Best Pizza in Florence: 12 Local Picks for 2026
Updated October 2026. Every pizzeria on this page was checked as open in October 2026.
Florence is a steak and pasta town, and for years the joke was that you came here for bistecca and went to Naples for pizza. That has changed. Some of the best Neapolitan pizzaioli in Italy now work in Florence, three of them made the 50 Top Pizza Italia list in 2026, and there are slice shops in the center that are worth a detour on their own. This is the list I give friends.
I rechecked every place here in October 2026 against its own website, its map listing and recent reviews. If you want the wider picture of where to eat, start with my guide to the Best Restaurants in Florence, and my list of 20 Florentine foods to eat for everything beyond pizza.
My quick picks
Best overall: Giotto near Santa Maria Novella, ranked 28th in Italy in 2026.
Best for a pizza pilgrimage: Giovanni Santarpia on Via Senese, ranked 44th in Italy.
Best in the Oltrarno: Gusta Pizza on Via Maggio, if you do not mind a queue.
Best for a relaxed dinner on a piazza: Berberè in San Frediano.
Best near the market: L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, across from the Mercato Centrale.
Best for groups who cannot agree: the pizzeria upstairs at the Mercato Centrale.
Best sourdough and pizza by the slice: La Divina Pizza in Santa Croce.
Best quick bite near the Signoria: Ganza Mai Abbastanza on Via dei Cimatori.
Neapolitan, Roman or Florentine: which style is it?
Most of the pizza worth eating in Florence today is Neapolitan. That means a soft, puffy crust called the cornicione, a thin center that is meant to be a little wet, and a very short bake in a wood oven at a high heat. You eat it with a knife and fork, or fold it in quarters, a libretto, the way they do in Naples.
Roman style is the opposite: thin, flat and crisp, with almost no raised edge. You find it in pizza al taglio shops, baked in long trays and cut to order. La Divina Pizza does a pala romana that is tall, airy and crunchy underneath.
Florence does not really have a pizza style of its own. Its local cousin is schiacciata, the flat, salty, olive oil soaked bread you see in every bakery and sandwich shop. For that, see the best sandwich shops in Florence. Some pizzerie add Florentine toppings like lampredotto or finocchiona.
The best pizza in Florence: 12 places I trust
1. Giotto
Where: Via Panzani 57, between the station and Piazza Santa Maria Novella. There are also branches in Novoli and on Via Orsini.
Open: Daily for lunch and dinner.
Giotto is the highest ranked pizzeria in Florence this year, 28th in the 50 Top Pizza Italia 2026 ranking. Marco Manzi is from Ischia and makes a very well risen Neapolitan pizza with generous, good quality toppings.
What to order: a classic margherita first, then one of the contemporary pizzas, and something from the long list of fried starters.
Tip: Book for dinner, especially on weekends. It is two minutes from the station.
2. Giovanni Santarpia
Where: Via Senese 155r, just outside Porta Romana between Galluzzo and Due Strade.
Open: Dinner every night from 19:15 to 23:00.
Santarpia is the name Florentines say when you ask about serious pizza. The pizzeria is 44th in the 50 Top Pizza Italia 2026 ranking and holds Gambero Rosso's top Tre Spicchi rating. The dough rises for at least 48 hours, the crust is tall and light.
What to order: a Neapolitan classic like the Regina, then the pizza fritta al lampredotto starter, a fried pizza with a very Florentine filling.
Tip: Book ahead. Local press reported in June 2026 that a second Santarpia pizzeria is planned for Piazza della Libertà, but Via Senese is the one that is open now.
3. Il Vecchio e il Mare
Where: Via Gioberti 61N, east of Sant'Ambrogio in a neighborhood where Florentines actually live.
Open: Dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Monday.
Pasquale Naccari's pizzeria came in 46th in Italy in 2026 and has three slices from Gambero Rosso. As the name suggests, seafood features heavily. It is a local favorite and is almost always full on Friday and Saturday.
What to order: a seafood pizza if you trust the kitchen, or a marinara to judge the dough on its own.
Tip: Call to book. Via Gioberti is a pleasant walk from Santa Croce.
4. Gusta Pizza
Where: Via Maggio 46r in the Oltrarno, a minute from Piazza Santo Spirito and close to the Pitti Palace.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, about 11:30 to 23:30. Closed Monday.
Gusta Pizza is the one every student and backpacker knows, and the queue is part of the deal. The pizza is soft and Neapolitan style.
What to order: the margherita, or the pesto and burrata pizza if you are sharing.
Tip: They do not take reservations. Arrive at opening, or use the takeaway line and eat on the steps of Santo Spirito. It is a perfect stop after my Pitti Palace and Boboli guide.
5. Berberè San Frediano
Where: Piazza dei Nerli 1, in San Frediano near the Porta San Frediano gate.
Open: Daily, lunch 12:30 to 14:30 and dinner 19:00 to 23:30.
Berberè started in Bologna and has grown into a small group, but it still feels like a neighborhood pizzeria. The sourdough pizzas come cut into slices so the table can share. San Frediano is my favorite part of the city for an evening walk.
What to order: two or three pizzas for the table, cut into slices, with a local craft beer.
Tip: Book online for dinner. It is one of the few good pizzerias open for lunch every day, which makes it easy for families.
6. 'O Munaciello
Where: Via Maffia 31r, a quiet street between Santo Spirito and San Frediano.
Open: Dinner every night from 19:00.
This is the pizzeria I take people to when they want atmosphere. The room has brick vaults, lemon trees and a statue of an angel hanging from the ceiling. The pizza is Neapolitan, and the fried starters are a big part of the menu.
What to order: a classic pizza and a plate of Neapolitan fritti to share.
Tip: Call ahead on Friday and Saturday. On weeknights you can often walk in around 20:00.
7. L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
Where: Piazza del Mercato Centrale 22r, in San Lorenzo across from the market.
Open: Daily from 12:00, until 23:00 Monday to Thursday and 23:30 Friday to Sunday.
Da Michele is the famous Naples pizzeria from the book and film Eat Pray Love, and this is its Florence outpost. The menu is short and traditional, and that is the point.
What to order: the margherita or the marinara, nothing more complicated.
Tip: Lines build at lunch because of the market crowds. Go a little before noon or mid afternoon.
8. La Pizzeria at the Mercato Centrale
Where: Upstairs in the Mercato Centrale, Via dell'Ariento, San Lorenzo.
Open: The food hall is open daily from 9:00 to 23:00.
The upstairs food hall is my answer when a group wants pizza, pasta and a lampredotto sandwich at the same table. The pizza counter is run by Gabriele Madeo, who makes both a Neapolitan pizza with a full crust and a super thin, crisp version, with a 24 to 48 hour rise and a wood oven. You can also book a table.
What to order: one Neapolitan and one thin crust pizza, so you can compare the two styles side by side.
Tip: It is a short walk from the Accademia, so it pairs well with a morning at David. See my Accademia guide.
9. Ciro & Sons
Where: Via del Giglio 28r, between San Lorenzo and Santa Maria Novella.
Open: Dinner every night, 18:00 to 22:00.
The Leone family are from Naples, and Ciro & Sons has been on this street for years. It is a full restaurant too, good if some of your group want pasta. The pizzas are classic Neapolitan, and the service is warm.
What to order: a margherita with buffalo mozzarella.
Tip: Book through their website.
10. Il Pizzaiuolo
Where: Via dei Macci 113r, a few steps from the Sant'Ambrogio market.
Open: Lunch 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner 19:00 to 23:00.
Il Pizzaiuolo is an old school Neapolitan pizzeria and osteria in the Sant'Ambrogio neighborhood, one of the first in Florence to make real Naples style pizza.
What to order: a margherita or a pizza with friarielli and sausage when it is on.
Tip: Book for dinner, especially on weekends, and pair it with a morning at the Sant'Ambrogio market.
11. La Divina Pizza
Where: Borgo Allegri 50r, in Santa Croce.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday, lunch 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner 19:00 to 24:00. Monday dinner only. Closed Sunday.
Graziano and Roberta opened La Divina in 2010 and work only with sourdough and stone ground flours. They make classic round pizzas, a tall Roman style pala sold by weight, and tasting flights of different doughs. Look for Florentine specials like lampredotto with artichokes.
What to order: a few pieces of pala romana by weight at lunch, or a tasting flight at dinner.
Tip: It is small, so call ahead for dinner. At lunch it doubles as one of the best slice stops in the city.
12. SimBIOsi Organic Pizza
Where: Via de' Ginori 56r, in San Lorenzo near the Medici Riccardi palace.
Open: Daily, lunch and dinner, with dinner from 18:00 to 23:00.
SimBIOsi uses only organic flours, a long rise and a wood oven. It is a good pick for vegetarians, vegans and anyone who wants a lighter, more digestible dough. See my guide to vegetarian dining in Florence for more ideas.
What to order: a seasonal vegetable pizza and a craft beer.
Tip: It is close to the Accademia and the Mercato Centrale, so it makes an easy lunch between sights.
Best pizza by neighborhood
Santa Maria Novella and the station: Giotto and Ciro & Sons.
San Lorenzo and the Mercato Centrale: L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, the Mercato Centrale pizzeria and SimBIOsi.
Duomo and Piazza della Signoria: Ganza Mai Abbastanza for slices, then walk to San Lorenzo for a sit down pizza.
Santa Croce and Sant'Ambrogio: La Divina Pizza and Il Pizzaiuolo.
Beccaria and Via Gioberti: Il Vecchio e il Mare.
Oltrarno, Santo Spirito and San Frediano: Gusta Pizza, 'O Munaciello and Berberè.
South of Porta Romana: Giovanni Santarpia on Via Senese.
Pizza al taglio: the best slices in Florence
Pizza al taglio means pizza by the slice, usually baked in trays and sold by weight. It is the best quick lunch between museums. These are the places I trust:
Ganza Mai Abbastanza, Via dei Cimatori 25: small round pizzette in lots of flavors, including vegan ones, made to grab and go two minutes from Piazza della Signoria. Open every day from 10:30 to 22:00.
La Divina Pizza, Borgo Allegri 50r: the tall sourdough pala romana sold by weight at lunch, Tuesday to Saturday.
The pizza al taglio counter at the Mercato Centrale: hot trays straight from the oven, upstairs in the food hall.
A bakery slice: most Florentine forni sell simple pizza rossa or schiacciata by the piece in the morning. See my picks for Florence bakeries.
Ask for un pezzo, a piece, and point at the size you want. They weigh it and warm it up.
How to order pizza like a local
One pizza per person is normal in Italy. Pizzas are not usually shared, except at places like Berberè that serve them sliced for the table.
Pizza is mostly a dinner food. Many of the best pizzerie only open in the evening, and lunch pizza is more often a slice.
Do not ask for pineapple, ranch or extra garlic dipping sauce. Chili oil, olio piccante, is the one extra Italians use.
Order the classics first. A good margherita or marinara tells you everything about the dough.
Look out for fritti. Neapolitan pizzerie serve fried starters like frittatine, crocchè and montanarine, small fried pizzas.
Drink beer or a simple house wine.
Ask for a pizza a portafoglio, folded in four, at takeaway counters to eat it on the street.
Finish with gelato instead of dessert. Here is my list of the best gelato in Florence.
Booking tips
Book for Friday and Saturday nights at Giotto, Santarpia, Il Vecchio e il Mare and Berberè.
Gusta Pizza does not take reservations, so plan to queue or go early.
Most dinner service starts at 19:00 or 19:30. Florentines eat pizza late, so 19:00 is the easiest time to walk in.
Monday is the common closing day. Gusta Pizza and Il Vecchio e il Mare are both closed on Mondays.
For takeaway, ask for da asporto.
Pizza map: all the addresses
Tap any name to open it on Google Maps, or save them all to a list before your trip.
Giotto Via Panzani 57.
Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia Via Senese 155r.
Il Vecchio e il Mare Via Gioberti 61N.
Gustapizza Via Maggio 46r.
Berberè Firenze San Frediano Piazza dei Nerli 1.
O Munaciello Via Maffia 31r.
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele Piazza del Mercato Centrale 22r.
Mercato Centrale Firenze Via dell'Ariento, upstairs.
Ciro & Sons Via del Giglio 28r.
Il Pizzaiuolo Via dei Macci 113r.
La Divina Pizza Borgo Allegri 50r.
SimBIOsi Organic Pizza Via de' Ginori 56r.
Ganza Mai Abbastanza Via dei Cimatori 25.
Keep exploring
Best Restaurants in Florence for my full restaurant list.
20 Florentine foods to eat, from bistecca to lampredotto.
Plan your days with the best things to do in Florence.
Traveling as a family? See things to do in Florence with kids.
Learn to make it yourself in one of the cooking classes in Florence.
All my Eat and Drink guides.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pizza in Florence?
In the 50 Top Pizza Italia 2026 ranking, the best placed pizzerias in Florence are Giotto (28th), Giovanni Santarpia (44th) and Il Vecchio e il Mare (46th). For a central, no booking option, Gusta Pizza in the Oltrarno is the local classic.
Is pizza in Florence Neapolitan or Roman style?
Mostly Neapolitan, with a soft, puffy crust baked fast in a wood oven. Roman style thin crust and pizza al taglio by the slice are also easy to find.
Do I need to book a pizzeria in Florence?
For dinner on Friday and Saturday, yes, at the popular places. Gusta Pizza does not take reservations, so go early or use the takeaway line.
Where can I get pizza by the slice in Florence?
Ganza Mai Abbastanza near Piazza della Signoria, La Divina Pizza in Santa Croce at lunch, and the pizza al taglio counter upstairs at the Mercato Centrale.
Is it rude to share a pizza in Italy?
It is not rude, but it is unusual. Italians order one pizza each. Some places, like Berberè, serve pizzas sliced for sharing.
Which Florence pizzerias are open for lunch?
Giotto, Berberè, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, the Mercato Centrale, Il Pizzaiuolo, SimBIOsi and La Divina Pizza (Tuesday to Saturday) all serve lunch.
Can I find gluten free pizza in Florence?
Yes. Giovanni Santarpia makes a naturally gluten free dough in a separate area, and Giotto also offers gluten free pizza.
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