Dallas' Best Pizza 2008

Uptown pizza joint dishes New York style pies, low-carb options, sandwiches and pasta dishes.

Reviews:

• “Rude service "
• “Unexpected Delight – Whole Wheat Crust Pizza”
• “Delivery at the Pool”
• “Slow, expensive, and inedible – a craptacular waste of stomach space.”
• “Locally woned and operated”

Tips: Rocco’s is Wi-Fi ready, so go when you want some laptop time.

Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta or email Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta

Tiny matchbox of a spot in Uptown serves authentic New York-style thin-crust pizza.

Reviews:

• “Manager JEFF harasses his employees, steals their money”
• “Bad Service, small place”
• “Rude Service”
• “Worse Staff in Dallas, They are very Rude”
• “Abrupt service and they rushed us out!!!”

Tips: Brunch is Sunday 11am-1pm.

Coal Vines

Since 1956, this north Dallas staple has delighted palates with its unforgettable slices; just don’t come with a group.

Reviews:

• “To kazoo 1”
• “Their pizza is recommended but their restaurant is not”
• “Excellence”

Tips: There are five tables. Five. And they are t-i-n-y.

Pizza by Marco

Serving pizza since the early ’80s, this Oak Lawn institution is a taste of Brooklyn in the heart of Dallas.

Reviews:

• “When Dominos and Papa Johns Isn’t Doing it for ya”
• “decent pizza; horrible service”
• “Great overall experience, though not the best pizza.”
• “Very good crust but very average taste”
• “Great Veal Dishes!”

Tips: In addition to takeout business, free delivery is available within a limited area.

Sal’s Pizza & Restaurant

Gourmet ingredients and a Knox-Henderson location lure Dallas hipsters to this upscale pizza joint.

Reviews:

• “Will not go back”
• “Great food!”
• “great pizza and great patio. "
• “Best pizza in Dallas”
• “Does not answer their phone – ever, incredibly long wait”

Tips: A parking shortage makes valet an attractive option. Best of all, it’s free if you get there before 10pm.

Fireside Pies

Comfort food and comfortable prices at this small, no-frills pizzeria and sub shop hidden in a strip mall.

Reviews:

• “Not so clean”
• “Worst Delivery Experience EVER!!!!!”
• “Besa’s losing its touch”
• “Highly recommended”
• “great pizza, price and service”

Tips: Besa’s is B.Y.O.B.; there’s a Centennial Quick Shop is about a mile and a half away, at Belt Line and Inwood.

Besa’s Pizza & Pasta

Small pizza shop near West Village dishes authentic thin crust pies made with fresh Italian ingredients.

Reviews:

• “Inconsistent service”
• " Possibly Authetic Italian, But…"
• “Great food, pretty pricey”
• “Fresh Ingredients & Tasty”
• “Pizza Straight from Napoli, Italia”

Tips: Bring a bottle of wine with you, there’s no corking fee.

Campania Pizza & More

Rare is the sports-themed eatery that manages to serve wonderful grub and beer—this one in Addison does both.

Reviews:

• “A great place when you can think of nothing else”
• “Good dessert, above average food”
• “Great Pizza Pie”
• “TRY IT!!”

Tips: Here to see a game? Look for a sign with the teams’ name on it. That’s your TV.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Made-from-scratch dough and homemade sauce are essential ingredients for this authentic pizzeria that became an Addison staple.

Reviews:

• “Best NY Pizza "
• “Best pizza in Addison”
• “Best Pizza in the Metroplex”
• “there is another location”
• “BEST PIZZA IN DALLAS”

Tips: Free delivery is available with orders of $10 or more to a limited area.

Carmine’s Pizzeria

New York-style pizzas cooked in a brick oven and available for carry-out or delivery near Knox. Calzones, pasta and more.

Reviews:

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Tips: Have Vinny’s cater your next party and on one will go hungry. They even accept business accounts.

Vinny’s of New York Brick Oven Pizza

Pizza-by-the-slice eatery dishes out real Italian-American comfort food in Uptown.

Tips: At $2.75, the frozen bellini is a refreshing, peachy deal.

Pastazios New York Pizza

A coal brick oven pizzeria in trendy Uptown serves New York style pizzas and hot calzones.

Tips: Reservations are accepted for a party of six or more; larger private parties can reserve the Patsy room.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Romantic Italian spot on the edge of Knox Street serves authentic cuisine with the option to B.Y.O.B.

Reviews:

• “Worst Customer Service Ever!”
• “great food, friendly staff, highland park atmosphere”
• “Great Location, but the restaurant could be a lot better…”
• “Great Neighborhood Italian”
• “Great Patio on Knox, fantastic atmosphere!”

Tips: Monday night has half-priced bottles of wine. Happy hour is 3pm-6pm with $2 beer, wine and half-off appetizers.

MoMo’s Pasta

Casa Linda pizza restaurant dishes popular thin crusts and pasta dishes.

Reviews:

• “Great Pizza and Pasta”
• “Authentic Pizza and great pasta.”

Tips: Lover’s delivers to a limited area.

Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill

Family run Italian spot keeps on rolling popular pizzas in Irving.

Reviews:

• “Best pizza crust,in the city great service”
• “Best thin crust pizza in Dallas. New setting with excellent service. "

Tips: I Fratelli has several delivery and to-go outposts and they offer catering services for events big and small.

I Fratelli

Nook-sized bakery and cafe in Casa Linda serves elegantly simple Mediterranean dishes, handmade desserts, specialty pizzas and sandwiches.

Tips: If there for dinner, ask the counter person to make you a classic cocktail such as Pimm’s on the Lawn, a drink made with a gin-based liquor, bitters, and fresh citrus.

Bonnie Ruth’s Cafe and Catering

The State-Thomas district’s neighborhood bar and afternoon eatery.

Reviews:

• “Good food and good beer”
• “ok”
• “The BEST SALAD, STEAK, DESSERT "
• “Best Burger and beer”

Tips: For some added fun and friendly competition, don’t miss the pool table just beyond the bar.

Thomas Avenue Beverage Co.

Authentic Italian fare in warm, rustic surroundings draws a cosmopolitan crowd to this inviting Knox-Henderson spot.

Reviews:

• “absolutely love it”
• “Perfect Date Spot!”
• " Good Food, Good Wine,Good Atmosphere,Fair Service"
• “The best European style bistro in Dallas!”
• “Snooty service outweighs the decent food”

Tips: Glasses of wine are just $3 per glass every day until 5pm.

Taverna or email Taverna

Named after a famed New York pizza family, this pizzeria near SMU specializes in Neopolitan style thin crusts and antipasti.

Tips: Space is very limited and the place is popular. Cut out the wait time by ordering take out or dine in early/late.

Olivella’s

Specialty pizza shop in East Dallas dishes Mediterranean favorites like hummus, in addition to calzones, hot subs and pizzas.

Reviews:

• “Original, yummy food!!!”

Cigarz Pizza

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