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Emmy Squared Pizza
Delicious pizza and ice-cold beer are a match made in heaven, and Smith & Lentz in East Nashville serves up this decadent duo to perfection. Non-beer drinkers rest assured, there are plenty of other tasty beverages to pair with your pie like the Spicy Marg made with crushed tomato, garlic, Calabrian chili, fresh mozzarella, and basil. smithandlentz.com
This farm-to-table concept located within L & L Market serves pasta and other standard Italian fare, but their Signature Pinsa options take center stage. The Pinsa’s are personal- sized and come in a variety of options and each one is topped with basil and a drizzle of olive oil. pennepazze.net
A fan favorite for a reason, Five Points Pizza offers New York-style, 20-inch pies along with pizza by the slice. This no-frills spot serves up slices on paper plates, proving that extraordinary flavors need little fanfare. Start with the garlic knots (if you know, you know!) and don’t forget to ask about both the veggie and meat slice of the day. fivepointspizza.com
Slim and Husky’s is a fast casual pizza shop with a love for hip hop and R&B culture (not to mention out-of-this-world pizza) that makes this locale a Nashville staple. Choose from signature artisan pizzas or custom-build your own pie. Whichever you choose, you won’t leave hungry. slimandhuskys.com
Chef Tony Galzin’s coal fired pizzas are made in Tennessee’s only coal-burning oven. While the pies are Napoletana-style, the use of a coal-burning oven rather than wood, makes them unique and crispy. To make these pies even more exceptional, the dough is made using Italian “00” flour, which is non-GMO and unbleached. nickysnashville.com
Experience an intimate, old-school Italian meal right in the heart of Music City. At Ophelia’s, pizzas are homemade and Neapolitan-style with exquisite enhancements to choose from, like fresh-shaved truffle or the option to make it Nashville Hot. opheliasnashville.com
Take a bite out of authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, crafted in wood-burning ovens by master pizza makers. DeSano follows the strict guidelines of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN) to preserve the craft of making Neapolitan- style pizza. Options range from traditional to specialty, but all pies are made with Italian ingredients flown in weekly from Napoli and Campania for a true taste of Italy right here in Music City. desanopizza.com
Made with King Arthur Organic Flour, Emmy Squared serves Detroit-style pizza that comes in two categories: red and white. Reds are topped with sauce and mozzarella while whites are topped only with mozzarella, and all pizzas can be made with gluten-free flour upon request. Choose from favorites like the classic or the Nashville Hot Chicken, made with ‘Bama white sauce and chopped pickles, or build your own creation with toppings of your choice. emmysquaredpizza.com
Take personal pizzas to a whole new level at pizza pie master Steven Anthony’s pizza-making classes. Start with kneading the dough, customize your personal-sized pie with your choice of toppings, pop it in the oven, and eat your heart out. And be on the lookout because Pizza Lolo also pops up around the city for tasty collaborations. eatpizzalolo.com
Luogo is Anthony Scotto’s take on approachable Italian fare and the Margherita pizza is a case study in the power of the classics. Order the grilled pizza made with an ultra-thin crust and topped with tomato, Bel Paese, and pecorino cheeses, plus basil, for the whole table. luogorestaurant.com