12 must-try Memphis-area pizzerias
Ciao Bella’s thin-crust pizzas all have a delicious gourmet twist. The Piccante, topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella, parmesan and marinara, is one of the top sellers. We also recommend the BBQ Chicken Pizza and the vegetarian Ortolana with spinach, artichokes, black olives, Roma tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, Parmesan and marinara. Ciao Bella is offering in-house delivery in addition to curbside pickup.
565 Erin Drive; ciaobellamemphis.com (901) 205-2500;
Since 1975, Garibaldi’s has been serving handtossed pizzas to hungry Memphians. Pizzas come in four sizes, so there is an option for every size family. Pepperoni is the top-seller, but the Bar-b-que Pizza has been a Memphis favorite for nearly 40 years. Their secret recipe smoked pulled pork barbecue on top of a handmade cheese pizza makes for a winning combination. The pizza shop offers in-house delivery and curbside pickup.
Three locations: 3530 Walker Ave., 764 Mt. Moriah Road and 7521 Queens Court, Germantown; garibaldispizza.com
With four locations, Memphis Pizza Café is a Memphis
favorite. All the classics are on the menu, but don’t miss out on its signature pies. The Buffalo Chicken, a pizza topped with chicken marinated in Frank’s buffalo sauce with mozzarella and cheddar on an olive oil base, is a must-try for wing lovers. It’s drizzled with Frank’s sauce and ranch dressing just before serving. Memphis Pizza Café does not offer delivery. Curbside pickup is available.
Four locations: 2087 Madison Ave., 5061 Park Ave., 7604 W. Farmington, Germantown, and 797 W. Poplar, Collierville; memphispizzacafe.com
Tucked away in the High Point Terrace neighborhood, High Point Pizza is a hidden gem. This tiny pizzeria has been a neighborhood gathering spot since 2007. The two most popular pizzas are the Margherita and the Loaded. The Loaded is just like the name suggests — a pizza loaded with pepperoni, black forest ham, Pesce’s Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, red bell peppers, and black and green olives. Highpoint Pizza does not offer delivery. Curbside pickup is available.
477 High Point highpointpizza901.com
Terrace; (901) 452-3339;
Ciao Baby! serves classic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fire oven This family-owned pizzeria makes its dough and mozzarella cheese fresh daily. Pizzas cook in 90 seconds in a 900-degree wood fired oven. The result is a tasty pizza with a pliable, chewy crust. The traditional Italian Margherita is the mostordered pizza. Ciao Baby! is now offering in-house delivery in addition to curbside pickup.
890 W. Poplar, Suite 1, Collierville; (901) 457-7457; ciaobabypizza.com
Aldo’s Pizza Pies is known for thin-crust New Yorkstyle pizzas. We always love any pizza they offer made with their signature Vodka tomato sauce. The Bring Out the Gump pizza topped with poblano cream, sundried tomato pesto, seasoned shrimp, mozzarella, red onion and basil is a true original not to be missed. Aldo’s is temporarily only selling whole pizzas, available in 12- or 19-inch. Both in-house delivery and curbside pickup are available.
Two locations: 100 S. Main St. and 752 S. Cooper St.; aldospizzapies.com
For 40 years, Fox Ridge Pizza has served its famous pizza with toppings all the way to the crust. Customers can choose from 9-inch, 12-inch or 16-inch pizzas, as well as a “crustless” glutenfree pizza. Choose from specialty pizzas like the “Fox Ridge Special” topped with sausage, pepperoni, smoked sausage, Canadian bacon, barbecue pork, onion, bell pepper and mushrooms, or opt to build your own. This East Memphis pizzeria offers curbside pickup and free inhouse delivery up to five miles.
711 W. Brookhaven Circle; (901) 7586500; foxridgepizza.com
Tamboli’s is a newcomer to the pizza game in Memphis, but has quickly become a popular dining destination. The
Midtown eatery is currently serving a selection of four wood-fired pizzas. Each comes as a 14-inch pizza. The Meat Board Pizza topped with house-made mozzarella, red sauce, bresaola, capicola and soppressata is the top seller. Curbside pickup and in-house delivery (for a minimum $20 order) is available.
1761 Madison Ave.; (901) 410-8866; tambolis.com
Since 1977, Broadway Pizza has been a Memphis original. The restaurant’s first location is still on Broad Avenue. and there is now a second location on Mendenhall. We recommend the “Broadway Special.” This meat-lovers pizza is loaded with sausage, beef, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, smoked sausage, mushrooms, black olives, bell pepper and onion. Curbside pickup is available.
Two locations: 2581 Broad Ave. and 629 S. Mendenhall; broadwaypizza memphis.com