Best Pizza in
Tennessee

The state-wide leaderboard. We've aggregated data from across Tennessee to find the absolute elite pizza destinations.

Average State Score
70.7
across all ranked restaurants
Top-Rated City
Murfreesboro
highest avg. score in Tennessee
Verified Deliveries
74
restaurants confirmed active
Cities Ranked
3
Memphis · Nashville · Murfreesboro

State Hall of Fame

BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse
State Elite
1
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse
88.00
Score
2839 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA

BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse on Medical Center Parkway offers a rotating selection of craft beers. The kitchen's consistency is a point of note, particularly with their pizzas and a #1 salad.

Attention to detail extends to thoughtful amenities, such as the provision of diapers and wipes in the women's restroom. Service, when executed efficiently, can be attentive, with staff like Kaleb commended for kindness and attentiveness.

While early experiences may have involved kitchen missteps, subsequent visits have demonstrated improvement. The crispy chicken, notably prepared with honey, has been a highlight.

Mikes Pizzeria - Traditional Wood Fired Neapolitan style
State Elite
2
Mikes Pizzeria - Traditional Wood Fired Neapolitan style
87.25
Score
1612 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA

Mike's Pizzeria operates out of a strip mall location, yet its focus is on traditional Neapolitan-style pies. The wood-fired oven produces a crust that is a primary characteristic. Dough and oven are central to the establishment's approach, aiming for a specific quality in their pizzas.

The pizzas themselves offer a departure from Americanized versions, with specific flavor profiles. Diners have noted both red and white base preparations, with a preference expressed for those incorporating red sauce. Accompanying items, such as homemade ranch, have also garnered positive attention.

Dessert calzones, featuring combinations like Nutella, banana, and strawberry, provide a non-traditional conclusion. The overall environment is described as humble, with tables and chairs. The windows have been observed as needing attention.

Sami's Brick Oven Pizzeria & Buffet
State Elite
3
Sami's Brick Oven Pizzeria & Buffet
87.00
Score
129 SE Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA

The brick oven at Sami's imparts a char to the crust, a distinct flavor that elevates the pies. Large stromboli, however, present a curious scale-to-price ratio. One patron noted a substantial charge for a portion that seemed diminished.

The owner's evident passion for pizza making is palpable. This translates to consistently good pizza, pasta, and salads. Patrons have spoken of an immediate, inviting aroma upon entry, followed by a satisfying initial bite.

The establishment cultivates a comfortable environment, a regular meeting spot for local groups. The parking lot often hosts a variety of vehicles, suggesting consistent local patronage.

NY Pie
State Elite
4
NY Pie
86.23
Score
6800 Charlotte Pike #105, Nashville, TN 37209, USA

NY Pie presents a straightforward pizza experience. The crust exhibits a pliable, doughy texture characteristic of New York style, with toppings arranged across a thin, yielding base. Single slices offer a pragmatic choice before 4 p.m.

The establishment's interior is compact, and service includes an unexpected element of table delivery for outdoor diners. Staff engagement is notable, marked by a friendly and efficient approach to order taking and table maintenance. Plenty of parking is available.

The garlic knots, however, lack assertive flavor, and an outdoor seating area presented minor operational difficulties with umbrella setup and napkin availability. Prices align with a New York standard.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza
State Elite
5
Uncle Maddio's Pizza
86.00
Score
125 Wendelwood Dr A, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA

The gluten-free crust offered at Uncle Maddio's is notably crisp without a dry finish, a rarity for the style. Toppings, such as those on the Alfredo Artichoke and Mushroom Truffle pizzas, registered as fresh. Carry-out operations proceeded smoothly despite a loud phone experience.

On a quiet Tuesday, the build-your-own ten-inch pizza, laden with five toppings, presented a distinctly fresh experience. Even the following day, reheated pizza retained its flavor. The personal pan supreme pizza was noteworthy.

However, a delivery via Uber Eats resulted in a cold meal, with hard breadsticks and a soggy salad. The restaurant did provide credit for some items, a gesture of goodwill.

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