Got a hankering for pizza?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pizzerias in Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best eateries to meet your needs. Whether you prefer deep-dish, thin-crust or pan pizza, these spots have you covered.
1. Ottava Via
Topping the list is Ottava Via. Located at 1400 Michigan Ave. in Corktown, the Italian eatery is the highest rated pizza spot in Detroit, boasting four stars out of 459 reviews on Yelp.
Expect to find pies like the Salsiccia with sweet Italian sausage, pepperoncini, aged provolone, red onion and peppers, or the Funghi with portobello and shiitake mushrooms, cipollini onions and tarofu cheese. Ottava Via also offers appetizers, sandwiches and more. Take a look at the full menu here.
2. Motor City Brewing Works
Next up is Midtown's Motor City Brewing Works, situated at 470 W. Canfield St. With four stars out of 429 reviews on Yelp, the brewery has proven to be a local favorite.
This popular spot features brick-oven pizzas, including classics like the Margherita along with unique pies with habanero sauce, añejo cheese, chorizo, red onions and jalapeño peppers.
3. Pie-Sci
Woodbridge's Pie-Sci, located at 5163 Trumbull Ave. near Wayne State, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score pizza and more 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews.
Pie-Sci's seasonal menu lets diners build their own pizza, or choose from signature pies with quirky names like the Weird Al-Pastor with al pastor pork and pineapple, or the Hani Depp with hand-battered chicken strips. There are also vegetarian and gluten-free options for those with dietary restrictions.
4. PizzaPapalis of Greektown
Detroit staple PizzaPapalis of Greektown is another go-to, with four stars out of 321 Yelp reviews. Head over to 553 Monroe St. to try the Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas for yourself, or visit one of the five other southeast Michigan locations.
This top-rated spot makes the dough for its thin-crust, pan and deep-dish pizzas each morning, and offers calzones, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Standout pizza options include the V.I.P. (pepperoni, onions, mushrooms and green peppers), the vegetarian and the spinach special with a three-cheese blend.
5. Belle Isle Pizza
Finally, there's Belle Isle Pizza, a West Village favorite with 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews. Stop by 7869 E. Jefferson Ave. to hit up the spot to score pizza and more next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
This eatery says it uses quality ingredients made from scratch for its pizzas, sandwiches and hot subs, per its website. There are both signature and neighborhood-themed pizzas available, including the Mexicantown with housemade salsa, cheddar cheese, taco-seasoned ground beef and black olives, finished with sour cream, lettuce, onion and tomato. Check out the menu here.
