The Ultimate Guide to Philadelphia's Pizza Scene
While New York gets all the pizza glory, Philadelphia quietly possesses an incredibly diverse, highly competitive pizza scene. The city sits geographically between New York and the massive tomato pie culture of New Jersey, resulting in an incredible variety of styles, from floppy late-night slices to elite Neapolitan pies.
Once 'The Best in America'
Pizzeria Beddia in Fishtown was famously named 'The Best Pizza in America' by Bon Appetit magazine. It is no longer a tiny take-out window, but a massive, beautiful sit-down restaurant. The crust is flawlessly fermented, and the tomato sauce is incredibly vibrant.
No Cheese Allowed
You cannot visit Philly without trying 'Tomato Pie'. It is a thick, square, room-temperature focaccia-style crust heavily slathered with sweet, thick tomato sauce and just a dusting of parmesan cheese (no mozzarella). Sarcone's Bakery makes a legendary version.
South Philly Hype
Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philly is famous for two things: incredible cheesesteaks and massive, thick, incredibly crispy square 'Grandma' style pizzas. You must call ahead (the phone lines are constantly busy) and bring cash. It is worth the massive hassle.
Upscale Pizza
Located in a stunning, massive restored whiskey bottling plant in Fishtown, Wm. Mulherin's Sons serves highly elevated, incredible wood-fired pizzas alongside fantastic Italian plates. It is a highly premium, beautiful dining experience.
Lorenzo and Sons
As mentioned, if you need a massive, cheap, floppy slice of cheese pizza at 2:00 AM on South Street, Lorenzo and Sons is the only acceptable answer. The slices are larger than a human head.
World Cup 2026 Philadelphia Tips
Lincoln Financial Field is located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Unlike many other NFL stadiums, the Linc is highly accessible via public transit. You must take the SEPTA Broad Street Line (the orange line) south to NRG Station. It drops you off literally steps from the stadium. Do not attempt to drive or take an Uber to the stadium on matchday; the traffic on Broad Street and I-95 will be catastrophic.