10 Places Doing The Best Pizza Dublin in 2026

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The topic of ‘what is the best pizza in Dublin’ is one that tends to fire up a fair bit of debate.

And for good reason – there are some incredible pizzarias in Dublin. In factsome of the best restaurants in Dublin have an Italian edge to them!

From fancy spots where you’ll feel like you’ve boarded a plane to Milan to dive cafes where you can get a slice-to-gothere’s something to tickle most tastebuds.

The best pizza in Dublin

The first section of this guide is packed with what we think is the best pizza Dublin has to offerfrom the magnificent PI to the often missed Paulies Pizza.

These are pizzarias in Dublin that we (one of the Irish Road Trip team) have munched away in at some point over the years. Dive on in!

1. DiFontaine’s Pizzeria

Is DiFontaine’s Pizzeria the best pizza in Dublin? There’s only one way to find outbut there’s a good reason why they’re still wildly popular after first opening way back in 2002.

After a few beersthere’s little better than getting stuck into a warm slice of pizza so if you’re in Temple Bar for a big night out then finish it by heading over to DiFontaine’s on Parliament Street for a slice or two.

If your appetite is a bit bigger then order one of their famous 20” pizza and choose from a range of New York-inspired toppingsincluding The FDR (sausageonion and ricotta) and The Uptown (chickenonion and mushroom). 

2. PI

Back in September 2018the Irish Times rather bombastically announced that PI is ‘The best pizza in Dublin’. How true is that grand claim?

Wellhead down to their walk-in-only restaurant on George Street to find out! The interior is handsome and minimalist and their menu is reassuringly small.

Mixing flour straight from Naples alongside the finest and freshest Irish producetheir 12” pizzas are exceptionally prepared and taste great washed down with a craft ale.

Check out the Nduja in particular and see why it caught the eye (and taste buds) of so many adoring critics.

3. Bambino

Bambino isn’t just a pizza spot; it’s a feast for the senses. The air is thick with the smell of bubbling cheese and freshly baked dough as you walk past the red-and-white-striped awning and the neon angel holding a slice. This is where you come to indulge.

The Cheese pizza is a celebration of simplicitywith rich tomato saucecreamy Irish mozzarellaand a sprinkle of Grana Padanoeach bite perfectly balanced.

For something with a kickthe Hot Pep combines smoky pepperonipickled jalapeñosand a drizzle of hot honey that lingers long after the slice is gone.

If you’re in the mood for something heartierthe Sausage and Peppers doesn’t hold backwith Andarl Farm pork sausage and guindillas packing a flavour punch.

4. Dublin Pizza Company

I meanthey might boast the most unimaginative name possible for a pizza restaurant in Dublinbut we’ll let them off because of the sheer brilliants of what they dish up.

Located on Aungier Street and just a short walk from St Stephen’s Greenthey offer a selection of generously topped wood-fired pizzas crafted from fresh ingredients straight from Irish farms. 

Order the signature DPC pizza topped with Tomato SauceToonsbridge (West Cork) MozzarellaDingle Whiskey Cured Salami18-month Aged Coolea ShavingsFresh Basil and Evo Oil.

They’ll also drop a pizza to your doordepending on where you livewhich is why they’re often regarded as the best pizza delivery Dublin has to offer.

Related read: Check out our guide to the best lunch in Dublin (from Michelin Star eats to Dublin’s best burger)

5. Paulies Pizza

Opened back in 2010Pauli’s Pizza does things the right way and tries to bring as close to an authentic pizza experience as possible. But their menu doesn’t just offer classic Neapolitan pizzas – they also offer a small selection of thin-crust New York- pizza too. 

Located on Grand Canal Street Upper in the shadow of the Aviva Stadiumtheir handsome facade stands out (especially against the dry cleaners next door).

Alsothey don’t just offer pizza so if you’re not in the mood then they also do a small but superb selection of pastas and risottos. 

6. Wood Fire Cafe

Sometimes it seems that your Italian restaurant isn’t even worth visiting if it doesn’t qualify itself by having ‘wood-fired’ mentioned somewhere. WellWood Fire Cafe on Blessington Street got rid of that particular problem by including it in their name!

And such has been their success that they’ve now opened a second restaurant closer to the city centre on Poolbeg Street. Like Pauli’sthey also offer a selection of pastarisottos and antipasti but it’s the pizza that you come here for.

As well as Neapolitan and New York classicsthey also offer a range of interesting house-created pizzas. For ultra-pretentiousness (or just a bit of fun)order their ‘Dubliners’ pizza and bring along a copy of James Joyce’s short story collection of the same name.

Related read: Check out our guide to the best steakhouse in Dublin (12 places you can grab a perfectly cooked steak tonight) 

7. BoCo

Their building’s cool and their pizza is delicious. What more could a hungry diner ask for? Inside BoCo is all exposed brick and low lightswith a touch of Scandi but it’s their great pizzas that really do the talking. 

Located north of the river on Bolton Streetit’s hard to miss the handsome three-storey corner restaurant and inside they offer a range of 13 exceptionally prepared pizzas.

Alsomake sure to try every crust dip available andif you have roomorder the indulgent chocolate tasting board for dessert. This place is widely regarded as some of the best pizza in Dublin for good reason.

Related read: Check out our guide to the best brunch in Dublin (or our guide to the best bottomless brunch in Dublin)

8. Il Capo Italian Pizza & Pasta

Il Capo is a classic of late-night no-frills pizza that’s bound to satisfy and that reputedly dishes up some of the best pizza in Dublin City. They do pasta here toobut it’s the bubblingmelted cheese pizzas that you come here for.

Build your own pizza or choose from their range of classics such margheritapepperoni or calzone. Located in a small spot on Talbot Street just west of Connolly Stationit’s cosy inside and easy to find.

The success of this spot wouldn’t be possible without the friendly staff and the quality service keeps bringing customers back to Il Capo. The prices are great tooif you’re on a budget. 

9. Da Mimmo

Tino Fusciardi opened Da Mimmo on the northside (it’s on North Strandnot far from Fairview) in 2010 and it’s been thriving ever since. 

Moving to its current location on North Strand Road in 2016Da Mimmo’s is a homely spot that’s actually got a long history in Dublinas Fusciardi’s Italian immigrant parents had run a nearby fish and chip shop since the early 1960s. 

An authentic experiencethere’s little pretension here and the local cheese and salami and cured meats are all sent from a butcher in Fusciardi’s family hometown in rural Italy.

As well as the long list of pizzas cooked in their enormous wood-fired oventhere’s also a ‘specials’ board which is always worth perusing! This is regarded as one of the best Italian restaurants in Dublin for good reason.

10. Ritas

After operating as a pop-up for a couple of yearsRitas moved to their permanent home in Ranelagh on Elmwood Avenue Lower and has been thriving ever since.

Their mantra is “No fussjust pizza” because they believe in doing one thing and doing it well. Who’s going to argue with that?

Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 4pm to 9:30pm and Sundays from 4pm until 9pmyour window isn’t huge to get stuck into these awesome pizzas so make a date asap!

I always like a spot that doesn’t take itself too seriously and you have to love the inventive names for their pizzas (The Vincent Van Goatanyone?).

The best pizza in Dublin: Where have we missed?

I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant places for pizza in Dublin from the guide above.

If you have a place that you’d like to recommendlet me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!