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Best Pizza in Newark

The most essential pies in Newark, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with New York and Bar pizza leading the scene.

Ranked
Top 10
High score
9.5
On the map
10

List last updated September 2026

Forno's of Spain pizza

#1 in Newark

Forno's of Spain

New York · Editorial score 9.2

Newark pizza by style

Newark pizza FAQ

What is the best pizza in Newark?

Our editorial team currently ranks Forno's of Spain as the best pizza in Newark, New Jersey. Forno's is famous for Iberian cooking, and the pizza is the surprise: proper wood-fired pies with a well-charred rim and a bright, garlicky sauce.

What style of pizza is Newark known for?

New York is the most common style among our ranked Newark pizzerias (6 of 10). The top-rated New York spot is Forno's of Spain.

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

We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Newark, New Jersey, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.

How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Newark?

Every Newark 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.