In Honor of National Pizza Day, 11 Atlanta Restaurants With The Best Pies

ATLANTA, GA -- Thursday is National Pizza Day, which is a perfect excuse to indulge in a pie. If you're like most of us, cooking a homemade pizza is not necessarily on the to-do list. But no worries, Atlanta has many pizza spots to choose from.

From Midtown to downtown to smaller enclaves around the city, there are some killer pizza joints around here. Whether you like it with peppers on pineapples, the city's pizza eateries have flavors galore and many of them make some pretty great salads and calzones. Here are some of our faves in celebration of #NationalPizzaDay:

Antico: While it can be hard to get a seat during peak times, this family-run BYOB pizzeria in Midtown is known for top-notch pies and communal seating. 1093 Hemphill Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30318.

Ammazza: Come for the Neapolitan pizza, stay for the full bar and happening location. 591 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312.

Fritti: This is where all the hipsters eat and it's no secret why: wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, awesome year-round patio in one of the must bustling districts in the city. 309 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Grant Central Pizza & Pasta: Their pies are inventive and delicious but you don't want to miss their grilled chicken salads. 451 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312.

Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria: if you're ever downtown and need some decent eats, this warehouse-type space a quick walk from CNN Center serves the best coal-burning oven in the area. 300 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.

Johnny's New York Style Pizza: If you want that concrete-jungle-where-dreams-are-made-of type of pizza, this family-friendly spot is tops. It also serves sub sandwiches & calzones. 834 Virginia Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354.

Oz Pizza- East Point: A south-side standby, Oz is a great place to eat a pie while enjoying a breeze on the restaurant's spacious patio. The recently renovated interior makes the meal that much better.

Ribalta: You'll love the crust on these Neapolitan brick-oven pies. The eatery serves small Italian plates & housemade pasta specials. 1080 Peachtree St NE #9, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Romeo's New York Pizza: Family-operated pizzeria has it all: New York-style slices, subs and salads. 1401 Oxford Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Savage Pizza: if comic books are your thing, enjoy them in this eclectic space that serves its pies in homemade sauces amid super-hero-themed walls. Extra points for the comic books on sale. 484 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.

Varasano’s Pizzeria: OK, so it's airport food, but it's not airport pizza, if you get what I mean. This Italian eatery gives you New York-style pies in the busiest airport in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta International Airport, Concourse A, Gate A24, 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30337.

Yes, Atlanta is the pizza capital of the South. From Buckhead to Hapeville, you can find good eats inside the perimeter.

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