These are Houston's best pizza places for families

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Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Houston by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There’s a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there’s the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there’s enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Houston using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp’s ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#30. Tony’s Pizza & Grinders

– Rating: 4.3/5 (192 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 10330 Blackhawk Blvd. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

#29. On the Kirb

– Rating: 4.4/5 (162 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2521 Bagby St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: sports bars, pizza, burgers
– Read more on Yelp

#28. Saba’s Restaurant

– Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 9704 Fondren Road Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, kosher, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

#27. Buck’s Pizza

– Rating: 4.4/5 (82 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 907 El Dorado Blvd. Ste A Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#26. Neighbors

– Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
– Address: 3401 Harrisburg Blvd. Houston, Texas
– Categories: wine bars, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#25. The Gypsy Poet

– Rating: 4.4/5 (143 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1050 Studewood St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, cocktail bars, beer bar
– Read more on Yelp

#24. Trash Panda Drinking Club

– Rating: 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4203 Edison St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp

#23. Passerella Ristorante & Wine Bar

– Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
– Address: 6011 Washington Ave. Houston, Texas
– Categories: wine bars, italian, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#22. Tony’s New York Pizza

– Rating: 4.4/5 (286 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 10511 Jones Road Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#21. Elro Pizza + Crudo

– Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
– Address: 2405 Genesee St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#20. Rocco’s

– Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 811 Collingsworth St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: italian, pizza, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp

#19. Trattoria Pizza & Pasta

– Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 10211 Cypresswood Drive Ste 300 Houston, Texas
– Categories: italian, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#18. Satellite of Pizza

– Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
– Address: Houston, Texas
– Categories: food trucks, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#17. Luna Pizzeria

– Rating: 4.5/5 (1145 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3435 Kirby Drive Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#16. Mr Hoagie’s

– Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2040 Fm 1960 Road West Houston, Texas
– Categories: cheesesteaks, burgers, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Crust Pizza Co. – Louetta

– Rating: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 11550 Louetta Road Ste 1000 Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

#14. Italian Express Pizzeria

– Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 13018 Woodforest Blvd. Ste D Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, chicken wings, italian
– Read more on Yelp

#13. M3 Pizza

– Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4009 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#12. Mimo

– Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
– Address: 736 1/2 Telephone Road Houston, Texas
– Categories: italian, wine bars, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#11. Southern Yankee Crafthouse

– Rating: 4.6/5 (282 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1312 West Alabama St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: cocktail bars, pizza, gastropubs
– Read more on Yelp

#10. Tiny Champions

– Rating: 4.6/5 (304 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2617 McKinney St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, italian
– Read more on Yelp

#9. Luna Pizzeria

– Rating: 4.6/5 (286 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 7705 Westheimer Road Ste 200 Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#8. Lazaro’s Pizza

– Rating: 4.6/5 (132 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 9913 North Houston Rosslyn Road Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#7. New York Grand Pizza

– Rating: 4.7/5 (189 reviews)
– Address: 16430 West Lake Houston Pkwy Ste 800 Houston, Texas
– Categories: italian, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#6. Cosmo Eatery – Galleria

– Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 9511 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas
– Categories: american, pizza, breakfast & brunch
– Read more on Yelp

#5. The Gypsy Poet

– Rating: 4.7/5 (631 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2404 Austin St. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, beer bar, wine bars
– Read more on Yelp

#4. Elder Son Brewing – North

– Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 930 Fm 1960 Ste G Houston, Texas
– Categories: brewpubs, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#3. Ashay’s Pizza

– Rating: 4.7/5 (200 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 16044 West Road Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

#2. Mony’s Pizzeria

– Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2808 Milam St. Ste G Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, coffee & tea, italian
– Read more on Yelp

#1. Coastline Pizzeria

– Rating: 4.8/5 (75 reviews)
– Address: 1720 Houston Ave. Houston, Texas
– Categories: pizza, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.