Late-night movie sessions? Lazy Sunday lunches? Favourite reorders during cricket season? Like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, pizza fits into each of these scenarios perfectly. Lucky for us, Delhi offers a surplus of pizza joints offering a tantalising array of options, be it the choice of toppings, crust, cheese or more. We are spoilt for choice! We therefore break down the never-ending list with some of our favourite joints offering the best pizza in Delhi.
1. Leo’s Pizzeria
Pizzas here are made with doughs gone through a 48-hour fermentation process, resulting in a delicious crunch and a stellar texture. From the likes of a classic Margherita Pizza to innovative pies like the Pesto Chicken Pizza, all offering bubbling cheese slathered in a spectacular base sauce that have patrons coming back for more. The pizzeria further offers masterclasses meant to share their trade secrets with a select few. You can read more about the joint here.
📍Khasra – 620, CBR Chowk, Anand Gram, Ghitorni
2. Caffe Tonino
Reminding you of pretty Tuscan villas, the delicious pizzas here will delight with their intrinsic woody flavour. The options are endless: chicken, pork, sundried tomatoes, olives, smoked bacon, and pesto, to broccoli, jalapenos, peppers, and sweet corn. You can mix and match to create delicious topping combinations and further take your pick from vegan and wholewheat options as well. Wash it all down with a cup of their artisanal coffees or herbal tea.
📍H Block, No-9, Plaza Cinema, Connaught Place
3. Pizzeria da Susy
This pizzeria will transport your spirit to Naples while you relax in their simple yet cosy joint in Delhi. The cheesy Neapolitan pizzas here melt in your mouth, and the aroma from the wood-fired ovens is overwhelming. Besides boasting 50 Top Pizza recognitions, Susy dishes out pizzas slathered with sauces made of fresh tomato, mozzarella, or a mix of pumpkin, pesto, zucchini, etc. Their toppings include everything from garlic, cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, and rocket leaves to minced chicken, anchovies, and shrimp. Their fresh salads and stuffed pizza sandwiches are also highly acclaimed, and you cannot walk out without tasting their tiramisu.
📍Sector 66, Gurgaon
4. Trattoria Hugo
This vintage-chic spot is known for serving some of the best pizzas in town. You’ll also find timeless favourites like lobster rolls on brioche buns, meatball bisque, and Chicken Parmigiana. Their wood-fired pizzas are rich and flavourful, combining marinara sauce, fresh buffalo mozzarella, rocket leaves, basil, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and jalapenos. You can also go for exotic options with toppings like plum ginger gel, shaved duck, pine nuts, oyster, truffle oil or blue cheese. Sample Trattoria’s hearty salads, soups, raviolis, and risottos too or go for their Portobello steaks, lamb chops, or the chocolate fondant.
📍15A/1, A Block, Hauz Khas
5. Paparizza
Wholesome, scrumptious, and offering multiple options in crust, size, and toppings, the pizzas at this vibrant, comfy venue are a must-try. Admire the gorgeous murals adorning Paparizza’s walls while you dig into a classic brick oven, Neapolitan style, or Detroit style pizza. From Classic Margherita, Barbecue Chicken, and Super Veggie to Pepperoni, Tandoori Paneer, Tex Mex Veg, and Garden Fresh—there’s something for everyone. You can also try a slightly desi option like Mutton Keema Masala or opt for a Pesto Burrata Bomb for a flavourful twist.
📍2518, Hudson Lane, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar
6. EVOO Eatery & Pizzeria
Cooked in a wood-fired oven lined with mosaic on the outside, the pizzas here have a unique smoky flavour and boast sourdough crusts and delicious toppings from grilled chicken, caramelised onions, and artichoke, to goat’s cheese, pancetta and pistachio. These flavourful additions spruce up their taste test scores as their handmade pasta lends a helping hand for the same. After a hearty meal, choose an Affogato, Vanilla Bean Pannacotta, or Sicilian Cannoli to wash it all down.
📍B-2, Geetanjali Panchsheel Road, Shivalik Colony
7. Remy’s
Do not let the modest size of this quaint eatery fool you. Dishing out some of the best pizza in Delhi, they are cooked in wood-fired ovens and slathered with rich, in-house sauces. Basil, jalapenos, olives, shitake mushrooms, figs, and burnt grapes are among the delicious toppings used immensely. Non-vegetarians will also love toppings like lamb ragu, prosciutto ham, chicken mortadella, or pepperoni slices. Further, try their fresh, colourful salads and creamy pastas and consider churros with chocolate sauce for a well-deserved sweet treat.
📍139, Meharchand Market, Lodhi Colony