Seattle's best pizza, according to Yelp
Amateur critics weigh in on the city's best pies and slices
By LYNSI BURTON, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF
Published 5:26 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Yelp data crunchers culled their reviews and data to come up with critics' favorite pizza parlors in Seattle. We may take guff for not being Chicago or New York, but eaters say these places are legit. Some surprising choices make an appearance.
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Yelp data crunchers culled their reviews and data to come up with critics' favorite pizza parlors in Seattle. We may take guff for not being Chicago or New York, but eaters say these places are legit. Some
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30. Flying Squirrel Pizza, Maple Leaf
Tim M.: "(T)he food was so good. We got the Hawaiian and Margarita combo pizza and
it was stellar! I don't know what kind of cheese they use, but it's
not JUST mozzarella, and it was the perfect mixture all together...
mouthwatering!"
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30. Flying Squirrel Pizza, Maple Leaf
Tim M.: "(T)he food was so good. We got the Hawaiian and Margarita combo pizza and it was stellar! I don't know what kind of cheese they use, but it's not JUST
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29. Cornuto Pizzeria, Phinney Ridge
Catie B.: "Ambiance is lovely and cozy. Pizza is top-notch. Simple, authentic
ingredients, and very reasonably priced. My husband and I usually split a
pizza and a salad. They also have an awesome happy hour."
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29. Cornuto Pizzeria, Phinney Ridge
Catie B.: "Ambiance is lovely and cozy. Pizza is top-notch. Simple, authentic ingredients, and very reasonably priced. My husband and I usually split a pizza and a salad.
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28. Stoneburner, Ballard
Elizabeth C.: "The combo of the thinly sliced potatoes, umami-ish chanterelles, and
cheesy fonduta sauce made for a subtle but amazing and rich pizza. My
dinner buddy and I just stared at each other in awe between bites."
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28. Stoneburner, Ballard
Elizabeth C.: "The combo of the thinly sliced potatoes, umami-ish chanterelles, and cheesy fonduta sauce made for a subtle but amazing and rich pizza. My dinner buddy and I just
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Photo: Liane L./Yelp
27. Serious Pie and Biscuit, South Lake Union
Monica S.: "They have a number of half pizzas and beers on happy hour, so we opted
for a Buffalo Mozzarella half pizza and a Fennel Sausage half pizza.
Both were delicious, and that crust is the real winner of those pizzas!
So flavorful and it just melts in your mouth. For $6/half pizza, it's a
real bang for your buck."
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27. Serious Pie and Biscuit, South Lake Union
Monica S.: "They have a number of half pizzas and beers on happy hour, so we opted for a Buffalo Mozzarella half pizza and a Fennel Sausage half pizza. Both were
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26. Ristorante Machiavelli, Capitol HillKristi R.: "Their individual pan pizzas are so good with a great selection of
toppings. I had the pesto and loved it! Friends had the sausage and Mama
Lil's Peppers & the Spicy Salame. All 3 were delicious! I wish I
was eating a pie right now!"
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26. Ristorante Machiavelli, Capitol Hill
Kristi R.: "Their individual pan pizzas are so good with a great selection of toppings. I had the pesto and loved it! Friends had the sausage and Mama Lil's Peppers
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Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com
25. MOD Pizza, this one in the
University District, but several locations available
Swati P.: "The location is perfect if you're on campus and want something quick. I
ordered a pizza online and was able to pick it up in 35 minutes. I love
that I can load up all the vegetables in the world on my pizza. Their
balsamic fig drizzle is a great topping for the very end."
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25. MOD Pizza, this one in the
University District, but several locations available
Swati P.: "The location is perfect if you're on campus and want something quick. I ordered a pizza online and was able to
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24. Veraci Pizza, Ballard (also a roving pizza trailer out there)
Richie D.: "We love every pizza we have ordered, but their Fresh Mushroom is one of
my favorites. Truthfully, I wouldn't be surprised if the mushrooms were
picked in front of my car parking in their small lot. Our friends also
enjoy the Salumi Mole topped with Salumi, Beecher's Flagship, fresh
mozzarella, green onions & roasted garlic."
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24. Veraci Pizza, Ballard (also a roving pizza trailer out there)
Richie D.: "We love every pizza we have ordered, but their Fresh Mushroom is one of my favorites. Truthfully, I wouldn't be surprised if the
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23. Flying Squirrel Pizza Co., Seward Park
Christy N.: "For American style pizzeria can't beat this! Just good old fashioned
yumminess from a wide selection of ingredients, good crust, excellent
salad and beer selection. A fun twist is they play mix tapes that
customers have brought in from back in the day, so if you have an old
mix tape and donate it they give ten percent off your meal."
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23. Flying Squirrel Pizza Co., Seward Park
Christy N.: "For American style pizzeria can't beat this! Just good old fashioned yumminess from a wide selection of ingredients, good crust, excellent salad and
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22. Pizzeria 88, Capitol
Derek M.: "Been looking for a good Italian place since moving here, and Pizzeria 88
definitely hit the spot. I came in for happy hour and tried the
calamari, the rigatoni bolognese, and a margherita pizza. All dishes
were great- the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the wood-fired pizza
stood out for having a really great quality sauce. Look forward to
coming back and trying other dishes"
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22. Pizzeria 88, Capitol
Derek M.: "Been looking for a good Italian place since moving here, and Pizzeria 88 definitely hit the spot. I came in for happy hour and tried the calamari, the rigatoni bolognese,
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Photo: Jiaqi W./Yelp
21. Central Cinema, Central DistrictDavid E.: "A quirky fun place with great food. The night my friends and I came, we
had pizza, stromboli, pasta, garlic bread, kale salad, and a couple
different beers. The service was good, as was the food. We can't wait to
come back!"
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21. Central Cinema, Central District
David E.: "A quirky fun place with great food. The night my friends and I came, we had pizza, stromboli, pasta, garlic bread, kale salad, and a couple different beers.
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Photo: Grant M. Haller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
20. Costco Food Court, Sodo
Nicholas G.: "How Zagat overlooked this culinary thought leader is a mystery to me!
Seriously though, I've driven several times from downtown Seattle with
the excuse in mind that I needed something from Costco (I'm low on 5
gallon jugs of mustard, need another 600 pack of granola bars etc) but
in reality I've made the trip to get a $1.50 hot dog (and soda), a
chicken bake, a slice of pepperoni pizza or a very berry sundae. All
delicious. All high Kirkland brand quality. All priced at a few cents
above cost--amazing."
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20. Costco Food Court, Sodo
Nicholas G.: "How Zagat overlooked this culinary thought leader is a mystery to me! Seriously though, I've driven several times from downtown Seattle with the excuse in mind that
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19. Sebi's Bistro, Eastlake
Katy H.: "The service was friendly and there was a really nice atmosphere about
the place. Happily, the food was also tasty and I found this to be one
of the more affordable restaurants around Eastlake. I'll definitely be
going back for pizza and pierogies."
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19. Sebi's Bistro, Eastlake
Katy H.: "The service was friendly and there was a really nice atmosphere about the place. Happily, the food was also tasty and I found this to be one of the more affordable
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Photo: CJ B./Yelp
18. Serious Pie, Belltown
Helena N.: "Best pizza. EVER. I dream about serious pie. I really do. I look at
pictures of these pizzas just to satisfy my craving at night. If you
haven't been - order everything. BUT, top 3: mushroom pizza, arugula egg
pizza, and clam pizza. You will love it all."
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18. Serious Pie, Belltown
Helena N.: "Best pizza. EVER. I dream about serious pie. I really do. I look at pictures of these pizzas just to satisfy my craving at night. If you haven't been - order everything.
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17. Proletariat Pizza, White Center
Clover A.: "Great family vibe like if Cheap Trick bought a Shakey's and this one had
REALLY good pizza and a damn fine beer selection and offered salads
too. Yeah, like that."
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17. Proletariat Pizza, White Center
Clover A.: "Great family vibe like if Cheap Trick bought a Shakey's and this one had REALLY good pizza and a damn fine beer selection and offered salads too. Yeah, like
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16. That's Amore! Italian Cafe, Mount Baker
Aarikka T.: "I am a pizza lover but also enjoy fresh ingredients and not a lot of
grease. The pizza incorporates light components and a crisp crust to
give your mouth the satisfaction of a pizza without the greasy feel of
take-out."
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16. That's Amore! Italian Cafe, Mount Baker
Aarikka T.: "I am a pizza lover but also enjoy fresh ingredients and not a lot of grease. The pizza incorporates light components and a crisp crust to give your
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Photo: Yoona K./Yelp
15. World Pizza, International District
Michael S.: "Such a wonderful pizza spot! This place is a real jewel of the
community, you can find locals in here at any time of the day. The pizza
is known for its pitch-perfect sauce and wide variety of toppings in
seemingly endless combinations. The garlic-rosemary potato is a
stone-cold classic, and the pesto is also pretty legendary. Other
standouts include the seasonal fruit pizzas (apple! peach! fig!), and
the delicious but elusive broccoli."
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15. World Pizza, International District
Michael S.: "Such a wonderful pizza spot! This place is a real jewel of the community, you can find locals in here at any time of the day. The pizza is known for its
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14. Napoli Pizzeria, South Park
Michael R.: "Pizza style is an east coast thicker style. Not quintessential NYC thin,
but the right flavors and a light and fluffy crust. This is a great
place that is very underrated. I think it should be considered as one of
the top 10 pizza places in Seattle."
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14. Napoli Pizzeria, South Park
Michael R.: "Pizza style is an east coast thicker style. Not quintessential NYC thin, but the right flavors and a light and fluffy crust. This is a great place that is very
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Photo: Anthony H./Yelp
13. The Masonry, Lower Queen Anne
Michelle M.: "Top notch pizza! Seriously hadn't tasted a sauce and crust as good as
this since my last trip to Rome. Have only been once, so I'm not sure if
I was in luck, or if this fire oven roasted pizza joint has it going
on!"
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13. The Masonry, Lower Queen Anne
Michelle M.: "Top notch pizza! Seriously hadn't tasted a sauce and crust as good as this since my last trip to Rome. Have only been once, so I'm not sure if I was in luck,
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12. Pizza Pi Vegan Pizzeria, University District
Jules I.: "This place is my favorite pizza place of all time. The food is
constantly delicious and creative. The staff here is always prompt and
friendly. I highly recommend getting the calzone poppers. All of their
custom pizzas are fantastic and the salads are so fresh and crunchy.
It's really nice to sit down and relax or take it to go. I would treat
vegan and non vegan friends alike to this wonderful food anytime."
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12. Pizza Pi Vegan Pizzeria, University District
Jules I.: "This place is my favorite pizza place of all time. The food is constantly delicious and creative. The staff here is always prompt and friendly. I
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11. LoPriore Bros Pasta Bar, Pike Place Market
Jenn L.: "Both slices of pizza were DELICIOUS and I will definitely be coming back
here. It's honestly unlike any other I've had--I usually am not a fan
of just plain cheese pizza but LoPriore has converted me. I will
definitely be coming back here!"
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11. LoPriore Bros Pasta Bar, Pike Place Market
Jenn L.: "Both slices of pizza were DELICIOUS and I will definitely be coming back here. It's honestly unlike any other I've had--I usually am not a fan of just
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Photo: Carli C./Yelp
10. Streetzeria, Shoreline
Josh N.: "Great pizza, gluten free crust is one of the best. Topping
choices are nothing short of fantastic. The cozy local feel makes it
worth going back again and again."
10. Streetzeria, Shoreline
Josh N.: "Great pizza, gluten free crust is one of the best. Topping choices are nothing short of fantastic. The cozy local feel makes it worth going back again and again."
Photo: Streetzeria/Yelp
9. Lovage, downtown
Katie D.: "Stopped in for a slice of cheese pizza. They had one in the oven so was
asked if I wouldn't mind waiting 5 minutes for it to be ready. They
service was great, the people were lovely and the pizza did not
disappoint!"
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9. Lovage, downtown
Katie D.: "Stopped in for a slice of cheese pizza. They had one in the oven so was asked if I wouldn't mind waiting 5 minutes for it to be ready. They service was great, the people were
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8. Phoenecia, AlkiChristina P.: "Loved the pizza, location, atmosphere and great service! I had the
truffle pizza and thought it was excellent. We were a party of 7, and
everyone liked what they ordered. Nutella cheesecake was delicious. Try
the Lebanese wine too!"
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8. Phoenecia, Alki
Christina P.: "Loved the pizza, location, atmosphere and great service! I had the truffle pizza and thought it was excellent. We were a party of 7, and everyone liked what they
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7. Bar Cotto, Capitol HillKeane N.: "The menu is small and the place is smaller but if you're looking for an
authentic white Italian pizza, this is your place! Homemade crust and
meats, the crust is thin, crunchy at the edges, soft in the middle and
not doughy. Perfect for a light pizza."
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7. Bar Cotto, Capitol Hill
Keane N.: "The menu is small and the place is smaller but if you're looking for an authentic white Italian pizza, this is your place! Homemade crust and meats, the crust is thin,
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5. Rocco's, Belltown
Tara L.: "I love this place! It's the best late-night eatery in Belltown, if you
want pizza. They sell pizza by the slice up until closing at 2 a.m. I've
only had one pizza here on both of the times I've visited this place. I
really enjoy the 'Fun-guy' pizza. If you like mushrooms, truffle oil,
and garlic...that's pretty much what this pizza is. It is amazing! The
slices here are also quite large, so a half order of a pizza is probably
good enough for 2-3 people."
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5. Rocco's, Belltown
Tara L.: "I love this place! It's the best late-night eatery in Belltown, if you want pizza. They sell pizza by the slice up until closing at 2 a.m. I've only had one pizza here on both
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4. Italian Family Pizza, First Hill
Emily L.: "This large 23" pizza is yuuuuge. When you see it, you know it's going to
be a great pizza. It's fantastic. All the other pizza places, maybe
they tried to make a pizza so big, but they couldn't do it. Total
losers. Italian Family Pizza makes the biggest pizzas. The best pizzas.
It's true. Everyone agrees. Nobody makes pizzas as big as they do. This
pizza, it's so big, you can even see it from the moon."
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4. Italian Family Pizza, First Hill
Emily L.: "This large 23" pizza is yuuuuge. When you see it, you know it's going to be a great pizza. It's fantastic. All the other pizza places, maybe they tried to make
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3. Aglio e Olio, Madison Valley
Sunny B.: "But the story of this little restaurant is truly the greatness of the
Green Machine pizza. I never thought in my life that I could find so
much joy in a meatless pizza, but I did. The pasta and salad were also
great.
"If you live nearby or are staying nearby while visiting,
do yourself a favor and stop into this tiny little gem. And you cannot
leave without trying the Green Machine pizza (spinach, broccoli,
mozzarella and ricotta)."
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3. Aglio e Olio, Madison Valley
Sunny B.: "But the story of this little restaurant is truly the greatness of the Green Machine pizza. I never thought in my life that I could find so much joy in a meatless
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Photo: Latifa S./Yelp
2. Pizzeria Credo, West Seattle
Marty O.: "The dough is as near perfect as it can get, crisp on the outside with
just a little chew in the middle, with nice flavor. The red sauce is the
prefect balance of tomato, spices, and a touch of oil. The house made cheese is OUTSTANDING. Credo has all the classic combinations, which they do flawlessly. Plus some of the own. Final note, they have a great happy hour to start the night off right."
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2. Pizzeria Credo, West Seattle
Marty O.: "The dough is as near perfect as it can get, crisp on the outside with just a little chew in the middle, with nice flavor. The red sauce is the prefect balance of
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Photo: Arnold P./Yelp
1. Windy City Pie, Interbay (Inside Batch 206 Distillery)
Anna W.: "Holy f*$@ is this good pizza! I ordered the Blue Pig -- The dough is
soft & fluffy with a crispy brown/caramelized crust. The mozzarella
is stretchy & chewy. The sauce is rich with fresh tomato flavor.
The blue cheese and candied bacon compliment each other with their
sweet & salty notes."
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1. Windy City Pie, Interbay (Inside Batch 206 Distillery)
Anna W.: "Holy f*$@ is this good pizza! I ordered the Blue Pig -- The dough is soft & fluffy with a crispy brown/caramelized crust. The
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Seattle's best pizza, according to Yelp
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We asked Yelp for their data on the 30 best places to go for pizza in Seattle and they delivered, using the quantity of reviews and their average star ratings.
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Some interesting choices show up, as well as some curious omissions.
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What are your favorite places to grab a pie?