Best pizza in Salem · Italian-American guide
Best Italian-American Pizza in Salem
The 5 best Italian-American pizzerias in Salem, Oregon, ranked by editorial score. The red-sauce pizzeria tradition carried across America by Italian immigrants: generous cheese, a sturdy crust, and recipes passed down for generations. This is the neighborhood pizza most of the country grew up on.

1
Traditional
Padington's Pizza
Salem, OR
Reader-voted Salem's best pizza for years, a family-friendly North Salem staple.
9.6
Editorial Score
2
Italian-American
Pietro's Pizza
Salem, OR
Family-friendly Salem institution serving classic pizza since 1957.
9.2
Editorial Score
3
Traditional
Walery's Premium Pizza
Salem, OR
West Salem tradition since 1986 baking pizzas in old-fashioned ovens.
8.9
Editorial Score
4
Italian-American
Geppetto's
Salem, OR
Longtime family Italian restaurant serving hearty pizzas and pastabilities.
8.7
Editorial Score
5
Traditional
Padington's Pizza South
Salem, OR
South Salem sister location of the Willamette Valley's beloved handcrafted pizza tradition.
8.5
Editorial Score