Quick answer
Athens has quietly become one of Europe's best pizza cities. What started with a handful of Italian expats opening trattorias has grown into a full-blown pizza scene spanning neighborhoods from Pangrati to Exarchia to Psyrri, with styles ranging from strict Neapolitan tradition to creative Greek-ingredient fusions.
- Best overall
- Granello Pizza Italiana
- Top pick
- Granello Pizza Italiana
Top verdicts
- Granello Pizza Italiana: Walk-in only and reservations are tight; arrive at 6:30 when service opens.
- Cupola: Pangrati gets full on weekends — book a few days ahead or come early on a weeknight.
- Ovio: Reservations are recommended; dinner sits later than most pizza places (open until late).
The best Athens pizzerias share a common thread: obsessive attention to dough. Whether it's Granello's 48-hour fermented Neapolitan base, Valteziana's custom Naples oven with natural sourdough, or Gloria Gati's legendary 1937 sourdough recipe, Athens' top pizzaiolos understand that great pizza starts with great dough.
But Athens also brings something unique — Greek ingredients. Local feta, Kalamata olives, Greek honey, wild thyme, and premium olive oil appear on pizzas across the city, creating a distinctly Athenian style that you won't find in Naples or Rome. Places like Tzaiant in Koukaki have built entire menus around this Greek-Italian fusion.
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All 10 spots at a glance
| # | Name | Style | Price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granello Pizza Italiana | neapolitan | mid | City Center, Athens |
| 2 | Cupola | neapolitan | mid | Pangrati, Athens |
| 3 | Ovio | contemporary-italian | mid | Syntagma, Athens |
| 4 | Valteziana Pizzeria | neapolitan | mid | Exarchia, Athens |
| 5 | Gloria Gati | neapolitan | mid | Near Syntagma, Athens |
| 6 | Nonna Edda | roman-style | mid | Kaisariani, Athens |
| 7 | Crust | slice | mid | Psyrri, Athens |
| 8 | Tzaiant | greek-style | mid | Koukaki, Athens |
| 9 | Lollo's Atene | roman-pinsa | mid | Chalandri, Athens |
| 10 | Tre Sorelle | neapolitan | mid | Pangrati, Athens |
1Granello Pizza Italiana
NeapolitanQuick comparison
- Best for
- Athens' Neapolitan pizza benchmark
- Strengths
- Known for Neapolitan · City Center, Athens
- Price / value
- €€
- Why it made the list
- Athens' most-cited Neapolitan pizzeria, with 4.7 stars across 1,800+ reviews and a 48-hour fermented dough that locals consistently rank above every other wood-fired oven in the city.
- What to order
- Order the Margherita DOP — the dough is the point, and the simplest topping showcases it best.
2Cupola
NeapolitanQuick comparison
- Best for
- Neapolitan pizza in Pangrati's pizza district
- Strengths
- Known for Neapolitan · Pangrati, Athens
- Price / value
- €€
- Why it made the list
- A Pangrati Neapolitan pizzeria run by Greek-Italian chef Stefano Rossi — 4.6 stars across 1,400+ reviews. The neighborhood's unofficial pizza headquarters.
- What to order
- Order the Diavola or any pie with Italian cured meats; Cupola sources its salumi seriously.
3Ovio
Contemporary ItalianQuick comparison
- Best for
- Special-occasion pizza dinners in Syntagma
- Strengths
- Known for Contemporary Italian · Syntagma, Athens
- Price / value
- €€€
- Why it made the list
- Syntagma's contemporary-Italian heavyweight, with 7,400+ Google reviews and Michelin Guide recognition. Pricier than the rest of this list (€€€) but the most ambitious pizza menu in Athens.
- What to order
- Order one of the seasonal specials — that's where the kitchen's contemporary side shows up.
4Valteziana Pizzeria
NeapolitanQuick comparison
- Best for
- Sourdough Neapolitan in Exarchia
- Strengths
- Known for Neapolitan · Exarchia, Athens
- Price / value
- €€
- Why it made the list
- An Exarchia Neapolitan pizzeria using a custom Naples-built oven and a natural sourdough starter. 4.5 stars across 1,200+ reviews — the bohemian-neighborhood pick on this list.
- What to order
- Order any pie with the natural-sourdough crust; that's the differentiator vs. commercial-yeast Neapolitans.
5Gloria Gati
NeapolitanQuick comparison
- Best for
- Reservation-friendly Neapolitan near Syntagma
- Strengths
- Known for Neapolitan · Near Syntagma, Athens
- Price / value
- €€
- Why it made the list
- A Syntagma pizzeria built around a 1937 sourdough recipe baked in a traditional Naples oven. 4.5 stars across 980 reviews; takes reservations through OpenTable, which is rare for Athens pizza.
- What to order
- Order the Marinara or Margherita to taste the sourdough crust unobstructed.
6Nonna Edda
Roman-StyleQuick comparison
- Best for
- Roman-style pizza al taglio in Kaisariani
- Strengths
- Known for Roman-Style · Kaisariani, Athens
- Price / value
- €
- Why it made the list
- A Kaisariani Roman-style pizzeria — the rectangular pizza-al-taglio format rather than the round Neapolitan. 4.3 stars across 1,650 reviews and one of the cheapest spots on this list (€).
- What to order
- Order pizza by weight — point at whichever rectangles look best from the case.
7Crust
NY-StyleQuick comparison
- Best for
- Late-night slices in Psyrri's bar zone
- Strengths
- Known for NY-Style · Psyrri, Athens
- Price / value
- €
- Why it made the list
- Athens' best slice shop, in Psyrri — NY-style by-the-slice, baked continuously in a wood-fired oven. 4.2 stars across 1,180 reviews; cheapest pricing tier on this list.
- What to order
- Order whichever slice came out of the oven most recently — that's the whole appeal.
8Tzaiant
Greek-StyleQuick comparison
- Best for
- Greek-Italian fusion pizza in Koukaki
- Strengths
- Known for Greek-Style · Koukaki, Athens
- Price / value
- €€
- Why it made the list
- A Koukaki pizzeria built around Greek ingredients on a thin, crispy crust — beef cheeks, eggplant, four Greek cheeses, figs. 4.7 stars across 520 reviews; the most distinctly Athenian pizza on this list.
- What to order
- Order one of the Greek-ingredient specialty pies (the four-cheese or the beef-cheek) rather than the standard Italian options.
9Lollo's Atene
Roman PinsaQuick comparison
- Best for
- Roman pinsa worth the trip out to Chalandri
- Strengths
- Known for Roman Pinsa · Chalandri, Athens
- Price / value
- €€
- Why it made the list
- A Chalandri pinsa romana shop in Athens' northern suburbs — pinsa is the lighter, longer-fermented Roman flatbread, distinct from both Neapolitan and Roman al taglio.
- What to order
- Order any of the pinse — the elongated oval shape and crisp base are the point.
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10Tre Sorelle
NeapolitanQuick comparison
- Best for
- Pangrati Neapolitan when Cupola is full
- Strengths
- Known for Neapolitan · Pangrati, Athens
- Price / value
- €€
- Why it made the list
- A second Pangrati Neapolitan pizzeria within walking distance of Cupola, giving the neighborhood its unofficial pizza-district status. 4.3 stars across 750 reviews.
- What to order
- Order a classic Margherita or Marinara — the kitchen's strength is in the basics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pizza in Athens?
Based on local consensus, Granello Pizza Italiana in the city center is considered the best overall for Neapolitan-style pizza, with Cupola in Pangrati and Valteziana in Exarchia as close seconds. For upscale contemporary pizza, Ovio near Syntagma is the top choice.
Where can I find Neapolitan pizza in Athens?
Athens has several excellent Neapolitan pizzerias. Granello near Syntagma uses 48-hour fermented dough and a wood-fired oven. Cupola in Pangrati is run by Greek-Italian chef Stefano Rossi. Valteziana in Exarchia uses a custom Naples oven and natural sourdough. Gloria Gati near Syntagma bakes with a 1937 sourdough recipe in a traditional Naples oven.
Is pizza in Athens expensive?
Athens pizza is very affordable. A full Neapolitan pizza runs between 8-15 euros at most spots. Slices at places like Crust in Psyrri are even cheaper. The only higher-end option is Ovio (Michelin-recommended) where pizzas run 14-22 euros. Most restaurants in this guide are firmly in the mid-range at 10-15 euros per pizza.
What is the best pizza neighborhood in Athens?
Pangrati is Athens' unofficial pizza district, home to both Cupola and Tre Sorelle within walking distance of each other. The city center around Syntagma also has excellent options including Granello, Gloria Gati, and Ovio. Exarchia offers Valteziana for a more bohemian vibe.
Do Athens pizza restaurants take reservations?
Most Athens pizzerias are walk-in only. Gloria Gati accepts reservations through OpenTable. Ovio also takes reservations and is recommended for dinner. Cupola can get busy on weekends so arriving early is wise. Smaller spots like Tzaiant in Koukaki and Valteziana in Exarchia are first-come, first-served.
Where can I get pizza by the slice in Athens?
Crust in Psyrri is Athens' best spot for pizza by the slice. They bake constantly in a wood-fired oven and sell quarter-pie slices of whatever is fresh. Nonna Edda in Kaisariani also offers takeaway slices. For a quick grab near the center, Crust is your best bet.
What is Greek-style pizza?
Greek-style pizza uses local Greek ingredients as toppings rather than sticking strictly to Italian tradition. Places like Tzaiant in Koukaki top their thin, crispy crusts with ingredients like beef cheeks, aubergines, four Greek cheeses, and figs. It's a distinctly Athenian take on pizza that blends Mediterranean flavors.
Can I visit multiple pizza spots in Athens in one day?
Yes! Athens is very walkable and has excellent metro service. A great pizza crawl: start with a slice at Crust in Psyrri, walk to Granello near Syntagma for a full Neapolitan pie, then take the metro to Pangrati for Cupola or Tre Sorelle. That covers three distinct styles in one evening. Most places open around 6 PM for dinner.