Discover the best pizza in Athens
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Start with the sight you are visiting, then find the strongest nearby pizza without crossing the whole city.
Pizza in Athens moved from the thick, pan-baked pies common in the early 1980s toward hand-shaped dough and hotter ovens. Across the Greek capital, the current line runs through classic Neapolitan and the taller rim of Neapolitan contemporanea. At Ovio near Syntagma, that means a high-hydration canotto dough baked in a wood-fired oven.
Look around Syntagma, Exarchia, Kypseli, and Pangrati for documented newer pizza rooms. The scene also stretches south toward Palaio Faliro and Vari, where Napul'è works with 72-hour dough and a wood-fired oven in the tradition of Naples. Booking rules vary by room, so use a venue's reservation link rather than assuming every small pizzeria holds tables. We order these 11 Athens picks by a rating floor, review volume, and OPM rating.
FAQs about Athens
Where should I start with pizza in Athens?
Ovio currently leads the 11 Athens pizzerias under this page's rating-floor, review-volume, and OPM-rating sort. Start there, then compare Syntagma with the newer pizza pockets in Exarchia, Kypseli, and Pangrati.
What pizza styles can I find in Athens?
The map covers Neapolitan pizza and Neapolitan contemporanea. Both use a raised rim, but the contemporary version usually pushes hydration and airiness further.
What is canotto pizza?
Canotto is a contemporary Neapolitan form with a tall, inflated rim and airy crumb. Ovio near Syntagma serves this style from a wood-fired oven.
Where can I get pizza near Syntagma Square?
Ovio is on Apollonos near Syntagma, and Odori is another central pick on this page. The historic center puts pizza within walking distance of the square and its metro connections.
Where are Athens pizzerias concentrated?
Documented pizza pockets include Syntagma, Exarchia, Kypseli, and Pangrati. Palaio Faliro, Nea Smyrni, and Vari extend the trail into the southern suburbs.
Can I find pizza near the Acropolis?
The historic center and Koukaki have pizza options south of Syntagma. Use the map for the exact walk, and check official Acropolis ticketing separately because entry times change.
Do I need to reserve a pizzeria in Athens?
No single rule fits the city. Ovio takes online reservations and Napul'è accepts bookings by phone. Other rooms publish their own policies, so check before choosing a time.
Is Athens pizza like pizza in Naples?
Many Athens rooms work in the Neapolitan tradition of soft centers, raised rims, and hot ovens. The city also has contemporary canotto pies with taller, airier rims than the classic form from Naples.
Where can I find contemporary Neapolitan pizza in Athens?
Neapolitan contemporanea appears around central Athens and newer neighborhood rooms. Ovio's canotto is the clearest example among our current Athens picks.
How is Athens pizza ranked here?
We apply a rating floor, then weigh review volume and OPM rating. A long tourist line does not decide the order.