Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the New Orleans area by diners
Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the New Orleans area by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region鈥攍ike a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago鈥攎any can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than , up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to , it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the New Orleans area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of New Orleans were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
#30. Gio's Pizza & Spaghetti House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4941 West Napoleon Ave. Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#29. Mona Lisa Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (611 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1212 Royal St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#28. Napoli Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11701 Morrison Road Ste 102 Lakewood Plaza Shopping Center New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Meat Shops
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#27. New Orleans Food and Spirits
- Rating: 4.1/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2330 Lapalco Blvd. Ste 13 Harvey, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Bars, Pizza
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#26. Happy Italian Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7105 Jefferson Hwy Harahan, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#25. Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4508 Freret St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Salad
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#24. Oak Oven
- Rating: 4.2/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6625 Jefferson Hwy Harahan, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#23. Crescent City Pizza Works
- Rating: 4.2/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 Bourbon St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#22. JB's Fuel Dock
- Rating: 4.2/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 126 South Roadway St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, New American
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#21. That's Amore Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (484 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4441 West Metairie Ave. Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#20. U Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1513 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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#19. Olive Branch Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1995 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#18. Olive Branch Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5145 General Degaulle Drive New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#17. The Pizza Shoppe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5101 West Esplanade Ave. Ste 4 Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#16. Pizza Delicious
- Rating: 4.2/5 (801 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 617 Piety St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#15. Mid City Pizza Uptown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 6307 South Miro St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. NOLA Brewing
- Rating: 4.3/5 (440 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3033 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Breweries, Beer Bar, Pizza
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#13. Rampart Treehouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (152 reviews)
- Address: 740 North Rampart St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar
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#12. Molly's Rise and Shine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2368 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Pizza
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#11. Francesca by Katie's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Harrison Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Caterers, Delis
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#10. Pizza Luna
- Rating: 4.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#9. Nola Mia Gelato Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2230 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Gelato, Sandwiches, Pizza
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#8. Margot's Nola
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1243 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#7. Parish Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 4650 West Esplanade Ave. Ste 100 Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers
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#6. Paladar 511
- Rating: 4.5/5 (738 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 511 Marigny St. Ste A New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Pepperoni Ray's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 5339 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Cafes
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#4. Nighthawk Napoletana
- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 141 Delaronde St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#3. Meaux Jeaux Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (145 reviews)
- Address: 2221 Transcontinental Drive Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Sandwiches
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#2. Zee's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (177 reviews)
- Address: 3914 Baronne St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. Half Moon Pizza
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1125 Saint Mary St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.
