Top 5 Pizza Restaurants in Grand Rapids

Ask any Grand Rapids local who has the best pizza in the city and you’re sure to get a variety of answers. The city is large with a diverse community offering a pizza spot for each and every flavor profile. With so many options to choose from, it can get overwhelming so here’s a list of the top 5 pizza restaurants in Grand Rapids to lighten the load.

The Mitten Brewing Company is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery with a menu featuring the best artisan pizzas in the neighborhood. Specialty pizzas offer unique flavors that you can’t get anywhere else like the Hog Heaven Pizza with chipotle

BBQ sauce, house-smoked pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese, tortilla strips, green onions, and smoked cajun aioli. If you aren’t a meat eater or have other dietary restrictions, The Mitten provides vegan cheese, vegan meats, and gluten-free crusts. If the options are too good to choose from, you can order a pizza flight and sample any six of the specialty pizzas to be served on a large wooden paddle, this deal is big enough to feed up to four people. For any lover of pizza, beer, or baseball, The Mitten is the place for you.

Harmony Brewing Company serves up freshly brewed beer and handcrafted pizza. The restaurant is located in an abandoned post-prohibition liquor store in Eastown being rebuilt with found materials and refurbished equipment. The cozy and relaxed interior is established with fun art and murals on the walls.

Harmony Brewing Company has won multiple awards for its creative wood-fired pizzas. With partnerships with local farmers and businesses, Harmony is able to curate a unique Eastown experience. One stand-out pizza is the Wedded Bliss made with a garlic oil base topped with balsamic marinated tomatoes, bacon, caramelized onion, goat cheese, shredded cheese, a swirl of balsamic glaze, and fresh basil. Alongside the specialty pizzas is the option to create your own as well as vegan options.

If you're on the northeast side of town, stop by Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen for a delectable slice. Owners Gianni and Lisa display their knowledge of authentic Sicilian cuisine by honoring and recreating family recipes. The restaurant serves a variety of Italian dishes but specializes in its traditional Sicilian-style pizza

Sfinciuni, a pan-style crust topped with two-year-aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and a sweet red sauce. MLive awarded the Capone pizza Michigan’s Best Pizza in 2016 with capicollo, salami, pepperoni, & house-made sausage. Licari strives on using the freshest ingredients, using the finest imported Italian ingredients, and make pizza sauces in-house. The restaurant also provides gluten-free and cauliflower-crust options for those with dietary restrictions. Aside from the several varieties of Schiacciata pizza, Licari’s also offers a monthly features menu.

Big O Pizza & Booze is a family-owned business that gives its customers “good food, good booze, and good times”. You can choose between a 12-inch or 16-inch pizza with a thin, hand-tossed, or gluten-free crust. If a classic pie is too basic for you,

try a more unique flavor like The Dead Head Pizza with fresh basil, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, goat cheese, oil & vinegar, spinach, and mushrooms. Not in the mood for pizza? Big O’s has salads and subs galore along with a variety of wine, beer, and liquor.

Although the Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery is known for its sour beers brewed right in Dexter, Michigan, the restaurant has pizzas that make their mark. A local favorite is the Fire and Smoke Pizza made with smoked chicken, smoked mozzarella, charred red peppers, and chipotle tomato sauce. If you’d like to

avoid meat, try out The Bridge Street Vegan topped with roasted red pepper hummus, basil pesto, and balsamic roasted vegetables. The Jolly Pumpkin’s Artisan Ale is just as tasty as its pizza. The beers are wood aged for approximately 2 years and brewed with traditional Belgian brewing methods that help create that sour taste locals know and love.