Dallas is a thriving pizza town. It isn’t necessarily known for any one style, but for its wide variety of pies influenced by the area’s multicultural makeup. Along with classic Neapolitan-style pizza, and American iterations hailing from Chicago, Detroit, and New Haven, you can discover Turkish pizzas and pies that incorporate fusion flavors inspired by places like Bangladesh, South Korea, and more. Consider this guide of eight Dallas restaurants slinging top notch pizzas.
Cane Rosso
Cane Rosso started as a mobile pizza operation in 2009 and became a fast favorite, eventually growing to seven Dallas-area restaurants. Owner Jay Jerrier learned how to make authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with master pizzaiolos at the True Neapolitan Pizza Association, aka the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, or AVPN. Known for bold topping combinations, pies like the Honey Bastard ($20), with hot soppressata, bacon marmalade, and habanero honey; and the PBR ($20), with a combination of pepperoni and smoked brisket, candied jalapeños, and barbecue sauce, pack a punch of serious flavor. While pizza is the main draw, don’t sleep on dishes like cast iron spinach dip ($12) and brisket lasagna bolognese ($18). Multiple locations, cannerosso.com
Fortunate Son
This Garland newcomer from the team behind Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House specializes in New Haven-style pizza, a Connecticut staple known as “apizza” that had yet to be introduced to Dallas diners. The crust is thin and chewy, made from slowly fermented sourdough that gets its well-charred exterior from a hot and dry coal-fired brick oven. In addition to classic flavors like margherita ($16) and pepperoni ($17), the menu includes a clam pizza ($25) with white sauce, a potato and pancetta pie ($17) with shallots and duck fat, and chicken and gorgonzola ($16). The menu is well-rounded, with salad, pasta, and sandwiches, plus a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. 500 Main St. Ste. 100, Garland, fortunatesontx.com
GAPCo (Greenville Avenue Pizza Company)
This family-owned restaurant, with two East Dallas locations, leans heavily into its “Pizza Slayer” branding and rock n’ roll vibes. The menu is made up of a number of thin-crust pies, like the buffalo chicken, made with wing sauce and ranch dressing; and the supreme, loaded with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, and veggies; but guests are also welcome to build their own pie. Choose toppings like hot honey or alfredo sauce and seasonings like GAPCo’s signature Pizza Crack. Popular among the late night crowds, both GAPCo outposts boast patio seating and walk-up windows, and offer pastas, sandwiches, salads, and hot wings, in addition to pizza. 1923 Greenville Ave., Dallas, gapco.co
Partenope Ristorante
Naples-born chef-owner and master pizzaiolo, Dino Santonicola showcases Neapolitan-style pizzas in fine form at this Southern Italian restaurant that he runs with his wife Megan. Partenope has locations in Richardson and in Downtown, and is one of only a few Texas members of the True Neapolitan Pizza Association. Pies have a thin, blistered crust, slightly soft center, and simple toppings like mozzarella di bufala, hot soppressata, Calabrian chiles, and prosciutto. Pair with something robust and full-bodied from the all-Italian wine list, and bask in a perfect pizza moment. 1903 Main St., Dallas, partenopedallas.com
Sfuzzi
Sfuzzi has had a rocky journey since first debuting back in 1987, but after recently being resurrected on Henderson Avenue by This & That Hospitality (the Whippersnapper, High Fives, Double D’s), the restaurant is officially back, and slinging some pretty great pizza. Choose from a number of classic and specialty varieties, including the indulgent breakfast pizza ($19), built with 24-month aged prosciutto, bacon, and a sunny-side up egg. 2401 N. Henderson Ave., wedothisandthat.com/sfuzzidtx
Thunderbird Pies
The team behind Cane Rosso started experimenting with Detroit-style pizza during the pandemic, and went on to open Thunderbird Pies in East Dallas in 2021. Like its sister restaurant, the menu features bold flavors and creative combinations, with toppings layered atop a thick, buttery bottom crust and topped with Wisconsin brick cheese. The Island Boi ($24) offers a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, with Canadian bacon, red onion, jalapeños, bacon, pineapple, and a drizzle of habanero honey. Sandwiches, salads, and worthy starters like Texas pickle dip ($10) round out the menu. 7328 Gaston Ave. #110, Dallas, thunderbirdpies.com
Zalat Pizza
This Dallas-based pizza restaurant, which offers delivery and takeout only, has grown to more than 20 Texas locations in less than 10 years. Zalat made a name for itself with its flavor bomb combinations, like a pho-inspired pie ($25), topped with cilantro and hoisin sauce. The menu has since expanded to include dry-rub baked wings ($9). Don’t skimp on the restaurant’s signature “sirancha” sauce for dipping. Multiple locations. zalatpizza.com
Zoli’s
This New York-style pizza destination from the Cane Rosso team has evolved from a fast-casual by-the-slice spot to a full-service East Coast Italian restaurant since it opened in 2013. Find round and square pies, and customize them as you please with toppings like sweety drop peppers, jalapeño pesto, and habanero honey. While ranch dressing was essentially banned at Cane Rosso for years, Zoli’s embraces the dip by offering its signature “World Famous” jalapeño ranch side. 14910 Midway Rd., Addison, zolispizza.com
