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Where to Eat the Best Pizza in Dallas (2026)

Insider pizza guide featuring Texapolitan Pizza, Ovenhead Pizza, and Yonx Pizza Bar. Local-approved Dallas spots that redefine great pies.

Dale Whitmire
By Dale Whitmire Editor at Large · Updated September 2026 · How the score is built
Where to Eat the Best Pizza in Dallas (2026)

The top picks: Cane Rosso, Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine, and Social Pie, with all 9 rooms ranked below.

Dallas pizza runs from Neapolitan wood-fired pies in Deep Ellum to tavern-cut Chicago rounds in a neighborhood dive, with a rodizio format and a childhood chain thrown in for good measure. The city's pizza scene doesn't have one identity, it has several, spread across neighborhoods and price points. These nine rooms cover the range.

1 Cane Rosso Yelp

Cane Rosso

Pizza · Deep Ellum · $$ · № 32 on the List
6.3

Cane Rosso runs Neapolitan-style pies with a wood-fired program that announces itself the moment the door opens. The margherita is the baseline; the Brussels sprouts have become a reason to visit in their own right. The room operates at a casual, group-friendly pace with full table service and a staff that keeps things moving. It holds up as a reliable Dallas pizza anchor, not just a backup plan.

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Neapolitan Pizza Without the Fuss

Cane Rosso works the Neapolitan lane in a city that runs on steakhouses and Tex-Mex, and it does it as a neighborhood room rather than a special-occasion one. The margherita is the reference point: a wood-fired crust, blistered and loose in the center, built to be eaten with a fork the way the style demands. It is the kind of pizza that announces itself before the plate arrives, the char and the oven doing the selling. The Brussels sprouts show up in the record almost as often as the pizza itself, an unusual amount of attention for a side dish, and they suggest a kitchen that treats its vegetable course as more than an afterthought to the main event.

That combination, a serious pizza program paired with a side dish people remember, is the sign of a full menu rather than a one-trick oven. Dallas has no shortage of pizza rooms chasing the Neapolitan standard, but Cane Rosso built its name on doing the format straight rather than reinventing it, which is a harder trick to keep consistent night after night. The room reads as approachable rather than precious: a hostess at the door, a casual dining room built for groups, the kind of place that works as a Tuesday dinner and also absorbs a table of eight without complaint. Pricing sits in the moderate range, which matters, because Neapolitan pizza done right elsewhere in the city can run toward a special-occasion tab.

Here it is positioned as the regular rotation, not the anniversary dinner. That is the real function it serves in the city's dining pattern: a wood-fired pizza program that doesn't ask for a reservation three weeks out or a occasion to justify it. It won't be confused with the steakhouse spectacle rooms Dallas is known for, and it isn't trying to be. It is doing the more useful job, filling the gap between fast-casual chains and the white-tablecloth Italian rooms, with a menu built around a few things done consistently well.

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HoursMon - Thu: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri - Sat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Address2612 Commerce St
Dallas, TX, 75226
Insider tip

Order the margherita for the crust and add the Brussels sprouts rather than treating them as a throwaway side. The room handles groups easily, so it works for a casual weeknight table as well as a larger party.

2 Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine Yelp

Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine

Pizza · Dallas · $$
6.2

Delucca Gaucho runs an all-you-can-eat rodizio format, servers circulating the room with successive rounds of pizza until the table calls it. The portabella sun-dried tomato pizza and the tikka masala pizza are the standouts worth flagging for a second pass. The Dallas location draws praise for its build-out over the Plano outpost. House wine rounds out the program for a format that plays well for groups and date nights alike.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1628 Oak Lawn Ave Ste 100 Dallas Tx, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75207 · (214) 774-9903
3 Social Pie Yelp

Social Pie

Pizza · Dallas · $$
5.7

Social Pie operates out of a ghost kitchen arrangement within Maple Landing, which catches first-timers off guard. The Hot Honey Chicken Pizza and the Four Cheese are the anchors; burrata opens the table well before the pies arrive. The room suits an after-work group format, and the happy hour context fits. To-go orders carry a per-item fee that has drawn notice, so dine-in is the cleaner play here.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 5855 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75235 · (469) 930-4483
4 Greenville Avenue Pizza Company Yelp

Greenville Avenue Pizza Company

Pizza · Dallas · $$
5.5

Greenville Avenue Pizza Company operates late and leans into it. The BBQ chicken pizza is the order; the kitchen makes its toppings in-house, and the quality reads in the finished pie. Indoor seating is limited to bar-style, and the room is easy to miss without the giant arrow sign outside. Order ahead for pickup and the pie is hot on arrival. It earns its place as a reliable post-night-out option on Lower Greenville.

What to orderPepperoni PizzaBuffalo WingsSupreme Pizza Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1145 Peavy Rd · (214) 324-2726
5 Belse Restaurant (Dallas) Yelp

Belse Restaurant (Dallas)

Vegan · Dallas · $$
5.6

Belse is a fully plant-based room running brunch and dinner in Dallas. The Impossible Burger is the anchor protein, though the lettuce wrap that comes with it runs large enough to shift the ratio. Saturday brunch is quiet and unhurried. The kitchen draws visitors from outside Dallas specifically to hit both a dinner and a brunch in one trip, which says something about the consistency of execution across seatings.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1910 Pacific Ave, Ste 1400, Dallas, TX 75201 · (469) 818-7010
6 Louie's Yelp

Louie's

Dive Bars · Dallas · $$
3.3

Louie's serves tavern-style Chicago pizza, the thin-crust, square-cut format that Chicagoans distinguish sharply from deep dish. The room is a neighborhood dive, and it operates like one: regulars know the drill, the pies are the point, and Chef Grandma's desserts have their own following. Service has drawn mixed notes, and at least one billing dispute is on the record. Come for the pizza; the rest of the experience is variable.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1839 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 · (214) 826-0505
7 Chicago Pizza Dallas Yelp

Chicago Pizza Dallas

Italian · Dallas
4.8

Chicago Pizza Dallas runs both deep dish and a thin Chicago-style cut, and the room is busy enough that takeout is a common mode. The deep dish holds up; opinions on the thin crust split along regional lines, with actual Chicagoans more skeptical. The Italian beef is a reliable secondary order. The owner's presence on the floor draws consistent positive notice. A full-service room that moves at a family-dinner pace.

What to orderChicago Deep-Dish PizzaLasagnaSpaghetti and Meatballs Call Directions Scored from the full review record 3701 W Northwest Hwy · (214) 613-2037
8 Fireside Pies Yelp

Fireside Pies

Pizza · Dallas · $$
4.5

Fireside Pies has settled into a reliable sit-down pizza and pasta room with attentive table service. The balsamic chicken pizza is the signature, though its flavor profile reads lighter on the balsamic than the name suggests. Pasta rounds out the menu for tables that want variety. The room suits family dinners and returns well; the staff and consistency across visits are the reasons the room holds a loyal regular base.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 6750 Abrams Rd, Ste 105, Dallas, TX 75213 · (972) 885-2021
9 Peter Piper Pizza Yelp

Peter Piper Pizza

Pizza · Dallas · $
4.0

Peter Piper Pizza is a regional chain that has anchored kids' birthday parties and family outings for decades. The buttermilk pizza crust is the signature note that longtime customers call out. The format is casual, loud, and built for groups with children. Service quality has been uneven across visits. For families with nostalgia for the brand or kids who need a game-and-pizza outing, it fills that lane at a price point that makes the math work.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 729 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 · (214) 943-6582

Frequently asked

What is the best pizza near me in Dallas?
It depends on the neighborhood. Cane Rosso and Fireside Pies are strong full-service sit-down options across multiple Dallas locations. Greenville Avenue Pizza Company is the late-night go-to on Lower Greenville. Louie's handles the tavern-cut Chicago lane in a neighborhood dive setting. Every restaurant on this list is ranked by its Insider Score, and no restaurant pays to be included or placed.
Is there all-you-can-eat pizza in Dallas?
Delucca Gaucho Pizza and Wine runs a rodizio format where servers circulate with successive rounds of pizza until the table is done. The tikka masala and portabella sun-dried tomato pizzas are the ones worth flagging for a second pass. The Dallas location is the stronger of the two Metroplex outposts.
Where can I get late-night pizza in Dallas?
Greenville Avenue Pizza Company on Lower Greenville is the clearest answer. The room operates late, the BBQ chicken pizza is the order, and the kitchen makes its toppings in-house. Order ahead and pick up; indoor seating is limited. Louie's also runs late as a neighborhood dive with tavern-style Chicago pizza.
Are there vegan or plant-based pizza options in Dallas?
Belse is a fully plant-based restaurant running brunch and dinner in Dallas, though its menu centers on items like the Impossible Burger rather than pizza specifically. For plant-based toppings on pizza, the broader list here includes rooms like Cane Rosso and Fireside Pies where the menu accommodates substitutions. All Insider Scores on this guide reflect the public review record, and no listing is paid placement.
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About the writer
Dale Whitmire
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