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Best Pizza in Athens
The most essential pies in Athens, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Italian-American and New York leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.6
- On the map
- 10
List last updated September 2026
#1 in Athens
Little Italy Pizzeria
Italian-American · Editorial score 9.6
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Athens pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Athens?
Our editorial team currently ranks Little Italy Pizzeria as the best pizza in Athens, Georgia. Longtime downtown fixture serving classic Italian-American pies since 1997.
What style of pizza is Athens known for?
Italian-American is the most common style among our ranked Athens pizzerias (3 of 10). The top-rated Italian-American spot is Little Italy Pizzeria.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Athens?
Little Italy Pizzeria is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Athens list, with an editorial score of 9.6.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Athens?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Athens, Georgia, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Athens?
Every Athens 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.