This Eatery Serves Up MD's Best Slice Of Pizza, Food Network Says

BALTIMORE, MD — The verdict is in: A Baltimore restaurant is serving up the best slice of pizza in Maryland, according to a new list compiled by Food Network.

Mario's Original Pizza & Pasta was recently featured on Food Network's 50 Best Pizza Slices By State 2025.

The ranking recognizes one pizzeria from each state, and ranges in slice styles from thin and crispy New York-style to the deep-dish and square-cut varieties.

According to Food Network, Mario's takes the concept of mac ‘n’ cheese pie to the next level by topping cheese pizza with tri-colored tortellini, which has become the most-popular pick at this counter-serve space.

A close second is the meat lovers option loaded with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon and ground beef, according to the publication.

"Mario’s has mastered the art of a crisp browned crust slathered in a bright sauce, which means you’ll have a stellar slice even if you strip away all the rich toppings," Food Network writes. "Both the pepperoni and cheese options may well be this spot’s sleeper hits."

Hungry customers who visit Mario's also agree that the restaurant's pizza is a hit.

"Haven't been here in years and finally went in today and couldn't figure out why we were absent in the first place," one person said in a review. "My husband and I wanted some New York-style pizza and I can honestly say it was the best New York-style we had."

"If Heaven had a smell, it would be Mario’s Pizza," another wrote before calling the eatery's Margherita pizza a "spiritual experience."

See all 50 top slices here.

If You Go To Mario's Original Pizza & Pasta

Address: 5849 York Rd., Baltimore

Phone: (410) 435-9500

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:50 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 9:50 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Website: mariosoriginalbaltimore.com