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Pizza has long moved past being just a quick comfort meal. It’s a plan in itself, debated over group chats, bookmarked after holidays, and fiercely defended city by city. Thin crust or deep dish, wood-fired or loaded with toppings, everyone has that one place they’ll recommend without hesitation.
For this #ReadersRecommend edition, ELLE Gourmet asked its Instagram community a simple question: Which pizza spot does it best in your city? What followed was a flood of passionate responses, from local gems and old-school favourites to buzzy new openings and pizzerias that have quietly perfected their craft.
This International Pizza Day, we took cues from our readers and put together a city-wise list of pizza spots across India that continue to stand out, the ones people return to, recommend, and reorder without a second thought.
Mumbai
1. Cantina Bombay
Cantina Bombay offers a modern, relaxed take on pizza dining in Mumbai. The menu balances comfort flavours with contemporary combinations, making it an easy choice for casual meals. Their Four Cheese Pizza and Mushroom & Truffle Oil Pizza are frequently recommended, delivering familiar flavours with a polished finish. The ambience makes it suitable for laid-back evenings.
Where: Cantina Bombay, Godrej Bkc, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai
2. Pizza Dude
Pizza Dude operates as a delivery-first brand, focusing on indulgent pizzas built for home dining. The menu features bold sauces, loaded toppings, and crowd-pleasing combinations. Their Pepperoni Pizza and BBQ Chicken Pizza are commonly ordered, offering rich flavours and generous portions. Best suited for takeaway rather than dine-in.
Where: Pizza Dude, Forbes St, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai
3. Aglio
Aglio is a Mumbai-based pizza and pasta spot that focuses on Italian comfort food with a modern, casual approach. The pizzas lean towards thin-crust bases with balanced toppings, making them approachable and easy to enjoy. It’s a reliable go-to for familiar flavours rather than experimental styles.
Where: Aglio, Laxmi Woolen Mills Compound, Shakti Mills Lane, Worli, Mumbai
4. Hundo Pizza
Hundo Pizza takes a more comfort-forward approach, serving crowd favourites, such as Pepperoni Pizza and Meat Lovers-style options. Their menu leans towards minimalism, making this a good stop for those who prefer bold, filling slices.
Where: Hundo Pizza, Dheeraj Grand, Building, Khar West, Mumbai
5. Dough & Joe
Dough & Joe blends cafe culture with a compact pizza menu, making it ideal for casual meals and daytime dining. The pizzas are designed to be approachable and pair well with coffee and small plates. Their menu includes classic margherita, garden party, and Bombay keema pizza, which align well with the cafe-style setting.
Where: Dough & Joe Bombay, 3rd Floor, Khan House, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
6. Lil Gamby
Lil Gamby is a pizza spot known for its sourdough pizzas and heavy topping combinations. What began as a cloud kitchen has expanded into physical outlets across the city, where the menu spans classic and inventive pies, including popular picks like pepperoni-loaded options and mushroom-forward pizzas. Alongside pizzas, the space also offers drinks, making it a casual hangout for everything from quick bites to longer catch-ups.
Where: Lil Gamby, Sitaram Jadhav Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
7. East 7th Pizza
East 7th Pizza is a pizzeria inspired by New York–style slices, known for its large-format pizzas with bold topping combinations. The menu features both classic and experimental options, with generous use of cheese, sauces, and meat-forward toppings, making it a popular casual dining stop in the neighbourhood. The space itself is low-key and urban, aligning with the brand’s focus on straightforward, flavour-first pizzas rather than formal dining.
Where: East 7th Pizza, Chinchpokli Rd, opposite Yoko Sizzlers, off Hill Road, Santosh Nagar, Bandra West, Mumbai
8. Ruman’s Food Point
Ruman’s Food Point is a neighbourhood favourite known for its no-frills approach to pizza. The emphasis is on quick service, familiar flavours, and affordability. The Classic Veg Pizza and Cheese-loaded options remain popular among regulars looking for dependable comfort food.
Where: Ruman’s Food Point, Church Road, Satodi Wadi, Nardoli Gaon, Vasai West, Mumbai
9. Shiv Sagar
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Shiv Sagar is a legacy vegetarian restaurant chain that has been part of India’s dining culture for decades. Its pizzas remain familiar, comforting, and widely accessible. The veg-based pizzas continue to be favourites among long-time consumers.
Where: Shiv Sagar, Multiple Outlets, Mumbai
10. The Mad Pepperoni
The Mad Pepperoni is a pizzeria offering a varied pizza menu that ranges from classic Margherita and Supreme pizzas to creative combinations like Farm Frenzy, Greek Goddess, and Spicy Chorizo. The kitchen uses fresh ingredients like San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella across its pies, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Its cosy indoor setting and approachable pricing have made it a regular pick among diners.
Where: The Mad Pepperoni, Belapur Sun City, Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
11. Queen Margherita Pizza
Queen Margherita’s Pizzeria is an Italian-inspired pizza restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas with thin, airy crusts and fresh ingredients. Diners often highlight its classic margherita pizzas, alongside other variations and Italian small plates, served in a relaxed indoor setting that suits casual meals and group dinners. The space is also popular for its cosy ambience, making it a go-to for both dine-in and takeaway.
Where: Queen Margherita Pizza, Neeru Silk Mills, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai
12. La Panthera
La Panthera is a modern European restaurant, where pizzas sit alongside a broader menu of Mediterranean and European dishes. The pizza menu includes variants like pepperoni, prosciutto, and seafood-inspired combinations, and the kitchen balances classic flavours with well-sourced ingredients rather than heavy toppings.
Where: La Panthera, Ground, Ins Tower, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai
13. Nomad Pizza
Nomad Pizza focuses on thoughtfully developed dough and curated topping combinations. The menu balances indulgence with structure. Popular orders include the Artisan-style vegetarian options, which travel well and retain texture.
Where: Nomad Pizza, Ground Floor, Bajaj Niwas, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Delhi & Gurugram
14. Pizzeria Da Susy
Where: Pizzeria Da Susy, M3M IFC, above Harajuku, Sector 66, Gurugram, Haryana
15. EVOO
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EVOO is a Mediterranean and Italian restaurant where thin-crust pizzas form an important part of the menu. The pizzas are lighter, with toppings that complement rather than dominate. The Prosciutto-style meat pizzas and Vegetable-forward options are popular, especially when paired with their European small plates.
Where: EVOO, TOWER-A, Global Gateway Towers, The Kitchens, Gurugram
16. Cecilia Pizzeria
Cecilia Pizzeria focuses on lighter crusts and restrained toppings, leaning closer to traditional Italian profiles. The pizzas avoid excess, making them easier to eat and well-balanced. Recommended picks include the Margherita and Pepperoni Pizza, both highlighting the quality of the dough and cheese.
Where: Cecilia Pizzeria, Ground floor, Epicuria, Shivaji Place, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Bengaluru
17. Pizza 4P’s
Originally from Vietnam, Pizza 4P’s is known for its meticulous approach to ingredients and refined flavour combinations. It carries forward the brand’s emphasis on quality and consistency. The Burrata Pizza and House Cheese-based pizzas are standout choices, reflecting their ingredient-driven philosophy.
Where: Pizza 4P's, 12th Main Rd, Appareddipalya, Domlur, Bengaluru
18. Brik Oven
Brik Oven is one of the craft pizza kitchens, focusing on sourdough fermentation and wood-fired baking. The pizzas are known for airy crusts and well-balanced toppings. Must-try options include the Sourdough Margherita, smoked chicken, and Seasonal specials, which rotate based on produce.
Where: Brik Oven,18, Church St, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Gujarat
19. Pizza Capiche
Pizza Capiche is a casual Italian restaurant known for Italian combinations, making it a dependable choice for diners who prefer classic flavours over experimentation. What to try here includes their soft, well-baked base and the Vegetarian Capiche Special, topped with fresh vegetables and cheese. The space works well for relaxed sit-down meals rather than quick slices.
Where: Pizza Capiche, Gymkhana Rd, near Chandni Chowk, Piplod, Surat, Gujarat
20. Goa
21. Villa Nova
Villa Nova in Goa offers a classic Italian dining experience, with pizzas rooted in traditional recipes rather than experimentation. The crusts are thin, the toppings restrained, and the flavours familiar. The Prosciutto-style meat pizzas are reliable choices, especially for diners seeking comforting Italian food while travelling.
Where: Vill Nova, House No 286, DIAS VADDO, Nagva, Arpora, Goa 403516Goa
Pan India
22. Si Nonna’s – The Original Sourdough Pizza
The sourdough pizzas got famous in India because of Si Nonna's, using long fermentation to create lighter, more digestible crusts. The pizzas are baked to achieve a balance between chew and crispness. Standout orders include the Margherita and Burrata Pizza, which showcase the dough’s flavour and structure.
Where: Si Nonna's, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, India
23. Dochi
Dochi is a wood-fired pizzeria and coffee house best known for its original outpost in Kasauli. The cafe serves artisanal, wood-fired pizzas with a focus on fresh ingredients and well-balanced toppings, offering a crust that’s crisp on the outside and chewy within. Alongside pizzas, Dochi also functions as a coffee spot, making it a popular stop with the hill-station setting adding to its appeal.
Where: Dochi, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, India