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Its no mystery that theres plenty of pie to go around in Orlando, and we all have our favorite slices close to home. But where does one even begin to hunt down the fabled perfect slice? Lucky for you, we've done the grunt work for you, scouring O-Town to find the 30 hottest pizza joints around. From traditional to wood-fired to flash-baked, check out all the different styles and toppings.
When your eyes finally land on that perfect pizza pie ... well, that's amore!
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Antonellas Pizzeria
Winter Park
360 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-636-5333
Antonellas never fails to please with their artful use of garlic, marinara, and herbs on every New York-style pizza that flies out of their kitchen. Just talking to Antoniella Paradiso at her namesake pizza and pasta house on Fairbanks Avenue, you get a sense of the passion and familial pride in this cozy little operation.
Photo via Antonellas Pizzeria/Instagram
F&D Woodfired
Hourglass District
2420 Curry Ford Road, 407-751-5697
While F&D Woodfired doesnt specialize solely in pizzas, one of their pies will have you coming back for seconds. Possessing a wide range of traditional Italian flavor combinations like Prosciutto and Arugula, F&D Woodfired may leave you feeling as if youve been transported straight to Italy.
Photo via Rob Bartlett
Lazy Moon
Mills 50 and UCF
1011 E. Colonial Drive, 407-412-6222
11551 University Blvd., 407-658-2396
The popular, irreverent UCF-area pizza joint known for slices large enough to wear as a cape finally openeda new Mills 50 location in 2016, and hasn't looked back since.Try out the Boxcar Willy special, which involves a slice of cheese and a PBR for $5.
Photo via Lazy Moon/Facebook
Lazy Moon
Mills 50 and UCF
1011 E. Colonial Drive, 407-412-6222
11551 University Blvd., 407-658-2396
The popular, irreverent UCF-area pizza joint known for slices large enough to wear as a cape finally openeda new Mills 50 location in 2016, and hasn't looked back since.Try out the Boxcar Willy special, which involves a slice of cheese and a PBR for $5.
Pizzeria Del-Dio
Milk District
3210 E. Colonial Drive, 407-898-1115
With their name meaning Pizzeria of God, a slice of pizza from Pizzeria Del-Dio may leave you wondering if angels themselves are manning the pizza ovens in the back. Serving up New York-style pizza, Pizzeria Del-Dio perfectly executes robust, traditional Italian flavors. Is there another place you can get a heart-shaped pizza? Well wait. (No, seriously, let us know). If its date night, surprise your S/O with a pie shaped like the love organ and split the toppings in half. They also have gluten-free options and a garlic butter dipping sauce specially made by the chef.
Photo via Photo via Leah G./Facebook
Pizza Bruno
Conway-Curry Ford
3990 Curry Ford Road, no phone
Youll fall in love the moment you sink your pearlies into one of Bruno Zacchini's neo-Neapolitan pies. Fermented dough is scorched in a wood-fired, Ferrari-red Pavesi oven at about 900 degrees Fahrenheit until properly leopard-spotted, but the toppings, comprising new, at times seasonal, flavor combinations are where Zacchini gets creative. Dont try to call ahead to place an order though - Pizza Bruno doesnt have a phone number!
Photo via Rob Bartlett
1803 Pizza Kitchen
Audubon Park
1803 E. Winter Park Road, 407-647-3872
Once you step into 1803 Pizza Kitchen, it should come as no surprise that the head chef has over 20 years of experience. Veggie or meat lovers, gluten-free or traditional, 1803 Pizza Kitchen caters to all tastes.
Photo via 1803 Pizza Kitchen/Instagram
Anthony's Thornton Park
Thornton Park
100 N. Summerlin Ave., 407-648-0009
Not to be confused with Anthonys Pizza Delivery down on East Colonial, this one is the superior place. Dont come to Anthonys Thornton Park if you're trying to save calories there's nowhere to hide. With large portions and bold Italian flavors, just one slice is the size of most restaurants' personal pizzas, and a large pie would serve a crowd.
Photo via Google Maps
Tartini Pizzeria & Spaghetteria
SoDo
6321 S. Orange Ave., Pine Castle, 407-704-8011
Belle Isle's neighborhood trattoria is drawing aficionados of wood-fired pizza to South Orange Ave. The perfectly blistered crusts enhance the wonderfully doughy pies, and the house chicken soup is a must for anyone feeling under the weather.
Photo via Tartini/Instagram
Tomasino's
Milk District
2612 E. Colonial Drive, 407-898-7499
Tomasinos is quickly establishing itself as the neighborhood pizza shop. Expect to be greeted with large portions and a wide range of meaty, cheesy goodness. Tomasinos even offers a gargantuan 18 pie!
Photo via Tomasinos/Facebook
Gittos Pizza
Downtown
120 S. Orange Ave., 407-203-8889
The thing that stands out the most about Gittos is their enormous jumbo pies which are a whopping 22 inches. If you cant finish an entire jumbo pie, however, youll be relieved to learn that they have smaller pizza sizes as well. Mixing orthodox pizza flavors with an interesting specialty menu - hello, Baked Ziti Ricotta pizza - means you'll leave satisfied.
Photo via Gittos Pizza/Facebook
MidiCi
Winter Park Area
171 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-790-4527
Specializing in Neapolitan pizza with a thin, raised crust, MidiCi is spreading the gospel of Neapolitan pizza to the Southeast. Stop by for the classic margherita, or try something more adventurous like their shrimp scampi pizza.
Photo via Rob Bartlett
Planet Pizza
Downtown
14 W. Washington St., 407-650-8859
Planet Pizza defines the hopping southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Washington Street with its unforgettable pizza flavors. Open 7 days a week, from 4 pm until late, if the smell of pizza doesnt lure you in, then their prices will. A larger-than-life slice of one of Planet Pizzas pies ranges between $3.00 and $4.50.
Photo via Planet Pizza/Facebook
Pie-Fection
MetroWest
3120 S. Kirkman Road, 407-523-2200
With or without onions, with or without Brazilian Catupiry Cheese, Pie-Fections Calabresa Pizza is perfect alongside everything else on their menu. Mixing bold Brazilian flavors with the Italian flavors we all know and love results in an array of mighty fine pies.
Photo via Pie-Fection/Instagram
Brick & Fire
SoDo
1621 S. Orange Ave., 407-426-8922
Brick & Fire pride themselves on putting fresh ideas on classical pizza shop dishes, and they do it exceedingly well. You can build your own pizza using their extensive vegetable and meat toppings, or you can go for something a little more special from their house pizza menu such as their chicken alfredo pizza.
Photo via Brick & Fire/Instagram
Antonios House of Pizza
Millenia
4626 S. Kirkman Road, 407-290-1200
Formerly known as Maestro Cucina before it was bought by new owners, Antonios House of Pizza now serves up thick-crusted, New York-style pizzas with an incredible assortment of lunch specials that will leave even the most broke college student satiated.
Photo via Antonios House of Pizza/Facebook
Pizzeria Valdiano
Winter Park
510 Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-5333
Casual and inexpensive, Pizzeria Valdiano serves up the basics of cheese and toppings, along with specialties like "pizza Gamberetti" (shrimp, oil and garlic), and "Valdiano" (sausage, pepperoni, meatballs and veggies). The crust is breadlike and crisp at the same time, and the smells are so wonderful you'll start drooling at the front door.
Vines & Forks
Winter Park
959 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-599-9463
Following an ownership change and a menu expansion last year, Vines & Forks introduced wood-fired pizzas to their menu. Needless to say, it was a fantastic decision. Vines & Forks offers crazy flavors like bacon mojito and their chefs choice of Dr. Pesto which includes ground angus beef and pork belly on a pesto base.
Photo via Vines & Forks/www.vinesandforks.com
Napoli Italian Pizzeria
Conway
3928 S. Semoran Blvd., 407-275-7858
Formerly known as Napolitaly, Napoli Italian Pizzeria is tucked sweetly into Lake Fredrica Shopping Center where you can pop in to satisfy your pizza craving. With tons of pizza specials to choose from, you can mix and match deals to get a slice or two for the cheap.
Photo via Napoli Italian Pizzeria/Facebook
Mellow Mushroom
Multiple locations
11680 E. Colonial Drive, 407-384-4455
10725 International Drive, 407-351-9670
2015 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 407-657-7755
1831 Rinehart Road, Sanford, 407-321-4827
Although they are a chain, Mellow Mushroom has proven time and time again that theyre a worthy pizza competitor. With many different pizza crust sizes and toppings to choose from (and thats not even including their specialty menu) you wont be disappointed with one of their pies.
Photo via Mellow Mushroom/Instagram
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