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Best Pizza in Sacramento

The most essential pies in Sacramento, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Neapolitan and Artisan leading the scene.

Ranked
Top 10
High score
9.4
On the map
10

List last updated August 2026

Hot Italian pizza

#1 in Sacramento

Hot Italian

Neapolitan · Editorial score 9.4

Sacramento pizza by style

Sacramento pizza FAQ

What is the best pizza in Sacramento?

Our editorial team currently ranks Hot Italian as the best pizza in Sacramento, California. Midtown wood-fired pies with a bright, blistered crust and locally-sourced toppings. A neapolitan-leaning pie that helps define what pizza tastes like in Sacramento today.

What style of pizza is Sacramento known for?

Neapolitan is the most common style among our ranked Sacramento pizzerias (3 of 10). The top-rated Neapolitan spot is Hot Italian.

How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Sacramento?

We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Sacramento, California, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.

How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Sacramento?

Every Sacramento pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.