Calling all pizza lovers! If you’re in Philly, you won’t want to miss this. We’ve asked locals to nominate and vote for the best specialty pizza in the city, and we’re excited to reveal the winner. Below we’ll introduce you to the top-ranked pizza places and provide you with all the mouth-watering details you need to know. Get ready to indulge in the best specialty pizza in Philadelphia!
2024: Philadelphia Voted SliCE Best Specialty Pizza!
SliCE
140 South 11th Street
(215) 733-0651
ordernypdpizza.com
For the adventurous souls out there who love nothing more than trying new and unusual flavors, Slice is a pizza restaurant you’ve got to try. Their specialty range of pizzas have a variety of choices such as a White Florentine Pizza, a Brooklyn Style pizza and many more. But it doesn’t stop at pizza: you can also find Hoagies, Strombolis and even pasta among many other dishes on their menu too. And with this restaurant being popular amongst locals for years, Slice’s specialty pizzas are well worth a try.
2023: Philadelphia Voted Pizzeria Stella Best Specialty Pizza!
Pizzeria Stella
420 S 2nd Street
(215) 320-8000
pizzeriastella.net
Combining a cozy café vibe with a neighborhood pizzeria and wine bar, Pizzeria Stella is the ultimate local restaurant. Located in Society Hill’s notorious Headhouse Square, this Stephen Starr-owned pizzeria uses a classic wood-burning oven to make their delicious, crispy dough right in the house. They are open for lunch and dinner, with pizza options including Piccante (with capicola, aged provolone, and crushed red pepper), Quattro Formaggi (with parmesan, mozzarella, scamorza, and grana Padano), Pistachio, Black Truffle, and Prosciutto. Plus, they boast a full Italian wine, beer, and cocktail bar, as well as a private event space for up to 32 people. Whether you’re just looking for a quick meal, drinks with friends, or a corporate event, you can’t beat the neighborhood vibe of Stella.
2022: Philadelphia Voted SliCE Best Specialty Pizza!
SliCE
1180 S 10th St
(215) 463-0868 – slicepa.com
If you are looking for some authentic Philly flavor, SliCE is the place for you. Open since 2007, this family owned restaurant uses all organic products that are sourced locally so that the ingredients are as fresh as possible. Using fresh made-from-scratch dough, SliCE offers a variety of specialty pizzas including, a truffled ribeye, a brussels sprouts and pancetta pizza, caramelized onion and goat cheese pizza and more. SliCE offers a DIY Pizza Kit, make at home pizza that also comes in vegan and gluten free options. The next time you’re craving a flavorful pizza, visit this Italian Market gem.
2021: Philadelphia Voted SliCE Best Specialty Pizza!
Slice
1180 S 10th St
(215) 463-0868 – slicepa.com
Slice, an Italian Market pizzeria, would get six stars if you ask around. The establishment is clean and fresh ingredients are used to prepare food. Strombolis are a treat at SliCE since they are always perfectly cooked. The San Marzano gravy is also incredible here. When ordering a pie at SliCE, ask to try toppings of bacon, caramelized onion and feta cheese. You’ll discover why this Trenton (New Jersey) style pizza is amazingly popular. The award-winning eatery is valued for a very thin crust that comes out of the oven nice and crispy. You’ll be bowled over when you try any of the specialty slices at this neighborhood pizza place.