Well, ladies and gentlemen, I found it. I have found the best pizza in the Burgh. Look no further…read morethan the Driftwood Oven. Came here after seeing a bunch of recommendations online and my son and I split a 16 inch half pepperoni, half cheese pie. The sourdough crust, the sauce, the cheese, all were excellent. The service is great. The bartenders, waiters and waitresses are all very friendly. I just wish it was closer to I live rather than in Lawrenceville. If you are ever in the city, do yourself a favor and give it a shot. It will not disappoint!

I came to Pittsburgh for a cheerleading competition and had a taste for some pizza. We arrived…read morepretty late on Friday night approximately 20 minutes before Driftwood closed. Even though it was late we were greeted with exceptional customer service and were seated at a table. Our waiter, Remi with an I and not a Y was absolutely fabulous. He made great suggestions and the food did not disappoint. I ordered the 16 inch pepperoni with bacon. My daughter ordered the pepperoni roll and my wife ordered the meatballs and 2 Bianca slices. My wife's name is also Bianca so a double bonus. Our food came out about 15 minutes later and everything was piping hot. To my surprise the pepperoni came with the real bacon strips on top and not your average bacon bits. The sourdough is top notch as well. I ate 6 of the 8 slices while my daughter ate two along with her pepperoni roll. My daughter enjoyed her roll but did wish it had more cheese. My wife enjoyed her meatballs. They give you 4 and are a decent size. She was only able to eat 3. The Bianca slice is a healthy thick slice. Overall, we enjoyed our time at Driftwood. The service was OUTSTANDING (Remi). The food was good. We ended up staying 20 minutes past closing and didn't notice any change in customer service. This place is definitely worth a shot.

Finally had a chance to go here. We wanted to get only one pizza so we opted for the Drunken…read moreMeatball. I cannot say it is the best pizza I have had because different styles are all amazing. This is a unique style and I love it. The sauce was amazing, the ricotta cheese was so delicious and their meatballs were tremendous. What I loved was the crust - it had some chew and some tug; there was a little bit of char on the outside and the bottom. The meatballs were delicious and that sauce! The vodka sauce was perfect. I would have thought I would have missed the standard cheese on a pizza but the ricotta was super good. I placed my order on their website and it was easy; I was able to pay using my Apple Pay, which was a plus. We arrived and it was ready but we stood talking to the men in the shop and they were so kind. They asked us questions about us when they learned we had, recently, moved here. You will not find a more personable greeting anywhere.

Take out only. Free parking. Amazing chewy crust pizza with…read moreyour choice of various toppings. I highly recommend their Drunk Meatball. It comes with vodka sauce, Lupe's meatballs, house cheese blend, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh basil leaves. Nicely charred crust. All cheese is blended together and piped in rosettes on top of the pizza. Tastes so good and looks amazing. Walk in the front door and give your name for pickup. To the right are a couple upright cold cases filled with drinks, salad, etc. Located a short 15 minute drive from Shadyside. Can't wait to return and try more pizza.

Pros: Pizza sooo good. My first time having a Detroit style pizza: pasta good too (maybe a little…read moresalty). Yin beer. Greet neighborhood hangout vibe. Cons: wait staff seemed grumpy with us but maybe because it was a heatwave and no a/c

Craving pizza? Iron born is an excellent relative newcomer to the game in Pittsburgh. With its…read morevariety of Detroit style pizza squares, it's a great Strip District bite for lunch. My wife and I split a "White Pie", a simple garlic cream sauce pizza with tomato, arugula and ricotta toppings. The zing of the lemon arugula offset the melt in your mouth richness of the ricotta. Truly a delicious yet simple treat! They also have many specialty sodas to wash that pie down. Seating is limited, but when you're so close to all the outdoor hangout spots at the Terminal, taking it to go is not a bad option, especially on those warm sunny days of spring and summer. Terrific!

What's not to love about this Pittsburgh staple? This is our household's favorite pizza, and we're…read morealways willing to drive 35 minutes one way to pick it up. The location is terrible. It's on a dilapidated brick road that you essentially have to drive up at a crawl speed to prevent your car from rattling a part, and there's rarely parking. HOWEVER, somehow, this adds to the charm. The journey makes the reward that much better, I suppose. When you enter the pizzeria, it feels like how a pizzeria should. It's small and noisy, and the smells are overpowering. The staff is too busy for small talk. They're making dough (see what I did there?). I love it. The sauce is sweet, which isn't how I typically want a pizza sauce to taste, but it's also what makes their pizza so unique. You won't find another pizza that tastes like this. A plain cheese pizza from here is worth its weight in gold. I cannot recommend them enough.

We visited on a Saturday and the place was packed, which was a great sign that this is one of the…read moremore popular pizza spots in the area. We were told there would be a wait, but our pizza was ready right when they said it would be. The staff was also extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Parking was a little tricky because of the location, but it was definitely worth it! The standout feature of this pizza for me was the flavor of the cheese (especially when paired with onions) that combination was easily my favorite part. They use a very generous, thick layer of cheese, which creates a rich and indulgent pizza. The cheese is quite oily and can slide off the crust, so personally the amount of cheese and oil was a little heavier than my usual preference. However, the chewy crust holds up well to the toppings, and there was still something really addictive about the overall flavor and texture of that cheese. One thing that surprised me was how good it was the next day when eaten cold. I actually prefer this pizza cold. The cheese and onions complemented each other even more, and the pizza felt a little less oily while allowing the flavors to shine even more. Overall, this is definitely a top-tier pizza place in the area. If you enjoy a flavorful, cheesy pizza with a great chewy crust, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try!

6/7/2026 Ate list:…read more Pepperoni Pizza - 9.7 Garlic Knots - 7.6 Simply put - officially in the running for my favorite pizza in the city. Sauce has a tang that just hits in all the right ways. Garlic knots were good too.

In my never ending quest to find the best pizza in Pittsburgh, I decided to give Badamo's a try…read more Many people rate this very high in the rankings. First of all this is take out only as there is no place to eat inside. I thought the pizza was very tasty. It was thin. A little floppy for my liking but the taste was fantastic. Crust had a nice crunch. Very New York-esque. I'd definitely go back here.

I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

A great little gem in the area! Staff is always friendly and the pizza is always fantastic!read more

If you don't think this is the best pizza in the burg there's something wrong with you. My grandson…read moreate 7 slices at one setting. Try it you will go back.

Heaven, the only place to describe somewhere as magical as this, the best pizza I have ever had in…read moremy entire life, the pizza is utterly perfect. If you have not come here before I recommend you do immediately, the staff is always so welcoming and friendly and makes this place really feel like a second home to me. I'm no big pizza guy but this place is actually so good words can't describe it. The inside is also amazing too, the couch is so comfortable I feel like I'm sinking into it, the interior makes me imagine myself as a big fat Italian guy coming home from work to a nice big pie sitting on the table nice and hot. Please come here and you will not be disappointed I put my reputation as a respected yelper on the line. - Daquan out

When I lived in Regent Square, Pastoli's was my absolute go-to spot. Whether it was a lazy…read moreweeknight or a weekend craving, they never disappointed. The pizza crust and sauce are always spot-on, and their pasta dishes are pure comfort food. On top of the great food, the service has always been super friendly and fast. Miss living so close to this gem!