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Slice of Heaven: {Town}'s Best Pizza

There's a lot of competition for best pizza in {Town}, but here are some of our favorites

June 21, 2025

Oh, pizza. How we adore you! Whether it's a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend, pizza always comes to the rescue. Plus, who can resist that heavenly combination of melted cheese, savory toppings, and a perfectly crispy crust? We certainly can't!

🍕 Pass me another slice, please.

We are incredibly fortunate to have a number of fantastic locally-owned pizza joints right here in {Town}, ready to satisfy our every pizza craving. Join us on a mouthwatering journey through our top picks for the best pizza in {Town}:

Amesbury

  • Vito’s Pizza Pie – Classic hand-tossed Italian-style pies, calzones, subs; a local favorite for casual takeout.
  • Pizza Factory – Family-style eatery with made-from-scratch dough and fresh ingredients, beloved for over 40 years .
  • Geo’s Roast Beef & Pizzeria – A hybrid smash hit: top-tier roast beef and hearty specialty pizzas (Greek, BBQ chicken, steak) praised for flavor and portions .

Newburyport / Newbury / West Newbury

  • Epicureo Pizza – Artisan pies made from local, scratch ingredients inside the Tannery Marketplace—voted “best pizza in Newburyport”.
  • Anchor Stone Deck Pizza – Dockside wood-fired pizzas with craft beer & wine; perfect stop after a beach day .
  • Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante – Brick-oven pizzas alongside Italian entrees downtown

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Ipswich / Rowley / Essex

  • Ipswich House of Pizza – Family-owned since 1970, renowned for Greek-style pizza, subs, and classic pies .
  • Riverview Pizza – Highly regarded for flavorful, family-friendly pizza in Ipswich’s dining scene.

Rockport / Gloucester

  • Rockport House of Pizza – Known for hearty pies and roast beef subs; a Cape Ann staple
  • Short & Main (Gloucester) – Named one of the best pizzerias in the U.S. by NY Times, this waterfront spot is top-tier

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Danvers / Topsfield

  • Danvers Pizza & Subs – Classic dining with outdoor seating and a welcoming vibe
  • Pete’s-A-Place – Family-friendly pizzeria offering subs, salads, and accessible outdoor tables

Salisbury

  • (No specific standout listed—Beach pizza, a local style, is popular along the coast.)

Beverly

  • Amazing Pizza – Organic, brick-oven pies with unique toppings like free-range meats & local honey—highly praised by locals .

Peabody


  • Santarpio’s Pizza – Legendary Boston-style pizza with a devoted following, conveniently located on Route 1.
  • Plum Tomatoes Brick Oven Pizza & Frankie Slice – Popular artisan and signature pies in the heart of town .
  • Famiglia Fornaciari – Unique Italian-Brazilian fusion pizzas from a family-run shop .