Steve is a very common name, but when talking about Steve’s Pizza in Miami, there’s only one. Adorned with the graffiti artwork of all eaters, Steve’s serves true Brooklyn-style pizza; the type that barely fits on a plate and requires two hands to fold. And for only $3.50 a slice, don’t shy away from its garlic roles.

This longstanding Italian favorite, nestled inside the up-and-coming Ironside complex, has long been a favorite for classic, perfectly-charred Neapolitan style pizzas that boast the right combination of crunch and chew. Its newly revamped digs adds even more covered outdoor seating, while the restaurant keeps with its BYOB roots encouraging guests to bring their favorite bottle of vino to pair with its large assortment of pizza pies.

For all the pizza junkies hankering for more than the ordinary cheese, pepper and mushroom toppings, check in at Andiamo. Opt for the make-your-own pizza and choose from an assortment of daily-delivered toppings, like pancetta, prosciutto, eggplant and broccoli rabe, just to name a few. Andiamo even created its own wine, Andiamo Red, and is one of the few places in South Florida that carries Boylans Old Fashion sodas from New York. So for a refreshing un-Floridian experience, dine in at this Italian-American locale.

This photogenic square pizza that became the viral sensation of quarantine is finally back in Miami with a permanent home in the Miami Design District. While still in in takeout “test run” mode the restaurant is back serving its popular square pizzas alongside some round pizza varieties, with other favorites making an appearance like the polenta crusted chicken wings, garlic knots, Italian salad, and tres leches. No pre-order is now needed, but check the restaurant’s website for daily hours and menu options.

Instagram favorite Prince Street Pizza makes its debut in the Magic City inside Wynwood’s Oasis food hall. The popular pizzeria has brought all of its favorite pies to Miami, sold by the slice or by the whole pie, like the Spicy Spring pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, spicy marinara, mozzarella, and pecorino Romano, all made with New York City water.

Though a little on the pricier side, Lucali has a way of making those extra bucks worthwhile. The dough is wheeled into thin sheets by empty wine bottles before it enters the wooden oven, which creates crispy bubbles around the layered center of cheese. Simplicity is key here, but there is nothing plain about the cheese pie, a combination of mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella and parmigiano-reggiano cheese. As for the toppings, go all out: pile up and enjoy.

Miami-born and bred chef Jeremiah Bullfrog has given his local take on Detroit-style pies. His outpost inside Time Out Market features deep dish, square-shaped pizzas with sauce over the cheese, crisp crust, and cheese-infused dough; served in white and red varieties. Highlights include the All White E’rrything with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan; the Ill Pepperoni; Meat Lovahs; and Veg Supreme. Beyond pies, there are oven roasted sides like meatballs, brocolli rabe, and roasted chicken.

This NY-style pizzeria, housed in the former Fooqs location, serves up classic and not-so-classic pies served by the whole or by the slice like the wild shroom topped with maitake mushrooms, thyme, garlic, shallot, mozzarella, garlic confit, caramelized onions, parsley, and sourdough breadcrumbs.

For more than 50 years, Sir Pizza has been gracing South Florida with its fun and family-friendly atmosphere ever since its first debut in Key Biscayne in 1968. Its motto, “Good to the very edge,” is no ploy.

Load up on these authentic Neapolitan pies in a few different ways at Stanzione 87. Either opt for the pizzas to be cooked on-site, pick up a make-your-own pizza kit complete with everything to make a pie at home, or grab some frozen pizzas to-go to satisfy those pizza cravings anytime the mood hits.

Dominic Cavagnuolo, one of the men behind popular pizza joint Lucali Miami, has brought his more casual, counter-service restaurant DC Pie Co. to the Brickell neighborhood. Dine on favorites like 15-inch pies with a variety of mix-and-match toppings to choose from, alongside meatballs, salads, and brick-oven prepared items such as hot wings, pepperoni chips, and baked artichokes. 

Casola’s might as well be synonymous with Miami. Family owned and run for more than 30 years, it’s rare to find a Miamian who hasn’t had a piece of their famous 25-inch pies. Those massive slices and low prices; how could one go wrong?

A “first” is one of the most special moments in a person’s life. Many Miami natives can reminisce on their first slice of pizza because Frankie’s has been around since 1955, still serving the same crispy square slices. With a secret recipe that’s been guarded for almost 60 years, this pizza joint has become a historical landmark in the Magic City.

This classic pizza spot right by the University of Miami, The Big Cheese has been serving up pizza by the slice and by the pie to hungry college kids and locals alike for more than 25 years.

What began as a passion project for chef Carlos Estarita in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdowns as evolved into a full-fledged pizzeria inside Kendall favorite, Abi Maria. Showcasing Miami’s diversity, the Detroit-style pies range from the traditional marinara and O.G. pizza to the more decadent varieties like the Ron Swanson topped with bacon, pepperoni, sauce, banana peppers, and hot honey. Apps like truffle stracciatella and calabrian chili hot wings complete the experience.