Steve is a very common name, but when talking about pizza in Miami, this is the one to know. 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. Pro tip: 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 add even more covered outdoor seating, while its large assortment of pizzas are perfect to pair with 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 for just a $10 corkage fee.

Miami-born and bred chef Jeremiah Bullfrog has finally found a home for his beloved pizza Detriot-style pies. Now housed inside the former Harry’s Pizzeria space in the Miami Design District, the pizzeria serves up decadent options like the All White E’rrything with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan; the Ill Pepperoni; Meat Lovahs; and Veg Supreme.

This photogenic square pizza that became the viral sensation of quarantine now has a permanent home in the Miami Design District. 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, that pair perfectly with the well-curated wine list.

Considered New York pizza royalty, Joe’s has established a Miami outpost in Wynwood, bringing its iconic thin-crust slices to a new audience. With a legacy dating back to 1975, the renowned slice shop maintains its classic charm, serving big, foldable, and uncomplicated pizzas that are both quick and satisfying like the classic cheese, pepperoni, or the surprisingly good white slice with ricotta.

Though a little pricier than most pizzas, 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 the 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 Slice is currently selling some of the city’s most sought-after pizza — and for good reason. Now operating a small pizzeria in Midtown selling slices on-site or whole pies with the showstopper (and Instagram hit) being the La Salsera made with large round swirls of marinara, vodka sauce, pesto, all coming together for one beautiful pie, but other pies like the mushroom truffle pie are also worth a taste.

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. Or, check out its new Kendall location featuring a full menu and bar.

Located on the first floor of the Urbanica Hotels, this stylish New York-inspired restaurant specializes in, you guessed it, pizza, which is made in both Roman and New York styles. The ten different pizzas come topped with everything from n’duja to truffle, which pairs well with other dishes from the menu like fettuccine Bolognese, branzino, lasagna, and tuna tartare. The drink list features an assortment of riffs off Italian classics, including a Negroni, Italian Old Fashioned, and Aperol Spritz. 

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.

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?

Established amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Vice City Pizza made its debut as a pop-up and has now transformed into a full-scale restaurant in West Kendall. Celebrating Miami’s culinary diversity, the restaurant has Detroit-style pizzas featuring fluffy crusts and innovative toppings. Remember to arrive early or expect a wait, as the space is small and cozy with limited seating.

Miami’s Best Pizza has returned and is bigger and better than ever. Its new, cleaner, and more prominent location in Coral Gables boats the same garlic-y rolls, classic pies, and Miami-style heroes that Miami’s Best built its reputation on since the 1970s — and remains a fan favorite today, too. 

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.