ATLANTA — When it comes to pizza, Atlantans don’t mess around. Our readers responded with passion when asked to name their go-to spots for the best pies and slices in the metro area. The results read like a connoisseur’s guide to pizza perfection.
At the top of the list was Antico Pizza Napoletana, praised for its authentic Neapolitan pizza baked to blistery perfection in a wood-fired oven. As one reader raved, “It’s very fresh, quality ingredients and the crust is chewy with a bit of char from the wood fired oven! It’s truly a taste of Italy in Atlanta!”
But Antico had plenty of competition from longtime local favorites like Fellini’s Pizza, where “The fresh veggies are piled onto the slice with tons of cheese too!” according to Mike Parks. Mellow Mushroom’s cult following also showed up, with fans lauding the spring water-infused crust and creative topping combos.
No pizza discussion in Atlanta would be complete without heated debates over New York vs. Chicago styles. Labella’s in Marietta scored enthusiastic votes for its “Perfect New York style crust, sauce and cheese!” While Nancy’s Pizza was the consensus pick for “true Chicago-style pizza with exceptional flavor.”
But the survey also uncovered some delicious under-the-radar gems like Savage Pizza (“The Cajun Rocks!” said Dawn FC), Double Zero in Johns Creek (“Authentic…wild starter…hand made wood fired oven”), and Grant Central Pizza (“Fresh dough,” praised Jay Camara).
From Neapolitan authenticity to NYC street slices, Chicago deep-dish to modern spins, Atlanta’s pizza scene has it all according to our readers. And with tongue-in-cheek intensity, they delighted in sharing their reliable go-tos and well-kept secrets for the best pies in town. One thing’s for sure – no slice is safe from scrutiny.
This article was created using artificial intelligence, with a human fact-check.
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