When it comes to pizza, Miami hasn’t always gotten its due. For years, the Magic City was better known for stone crabs, Cuban sandwiches (try these amazing spots), and flashy tasting menus than for cheesy, foldable slices. But over the past five years, that narrative has quietly and decisively changed. Today, there’s fresh, national proof. Two South Florida pizzerias have just been ranked among the 10 Best Pizza Slices in the U.S. by the prestigious Fodor’s Travel, a trusted authority known for its expertly curated guides and insider picks. This is a major win for a region that’s been building serious pizza cred one wood-fired oven at a time.
Yes, you read that right. Two South Florida pizzerias are ranked among the best slices in the U.S., and they did it the old-school way: staying fiercely loyal to tradition. We’re talking beautifully charred crusts, imported Italian ingredients, and recipes rooted in generations of craft. It’s a massive honor just to make the list, let alone land two entries in the top tier, and it reinforces what locals have known for a while now: Miami’s pizza scene is thriving. I mean, just last week, one of Italy’s most famous pizzerias announced it would open its first U.S. location in Miami. So, you know, the Magic City has become an incredible pizza town, right up there with New York and Chicago.
Below, let’s dig into the award-winning pizzerias, ranked. Buon appetito, South Florida!
No. 2 – Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Coming in at an impressive No. 2 is Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the legendary New Haven institution founded in 1925. While its Connecticut roots run deep, South Floridians can get a taste of history at Frank Pepe’s Delray Beach and Plantation locations. Fodor’s praised the pizzeria’s role in defining New Haven-style pizza, highlighting its signature coal-fired cooking process and commitment to high-quality, no-frills ingredients that have stood the test of time…