The best pizza spots in Milan for 2025

What is it? An incredibly well-known pizzeria in Milan – for good reason.

Why we love it: For starters, it’s right next to the Duomo, so it’s perfect for tourists wanting to see (and taste) the city all in one. This does, however, lead to its only downfall – incredibly long lines form at the door, and it can sometimes be an hour before you’ve been seen. But don’t let the line put you off, because this might just be the best pizza you’ll have in Milan. Choose from pesto di basilico with pesto and provolone, salsiccia e friarielli with sausage and broccoli, and more. 

Time Out tip: While the Duomo spot is the original, the Sorbillo brand has since expanded across Milan with equally excellent pizzerias. Check Google Maps to find one nearby – and skip the crowds.

Address: Largo Corsia dei Servi 11, 20122 Milano, Italy

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 12-3pm, Monday-Thursday and Sunday 7-11pm, Friday-Saturday 7-11.30pm

Expect to pay: Pizza €7-14.50, starters €8-20, glass of wine €4-8

What is it? Legendary Starita has been serving classic pizzas in the Naples area for more than 100 years.

Why we love it: The Milan location opened a few years ago off of Corso Sempione, and even the simple décor here is in line with the no-frills focus on the food. While waiting for your pizza, try one of the classic Neapolitan fried appetizers, like potato croquettes or stuffed zucchini flowers. Reservations not taken.

Time Out tip: Order the margherita, Starita’s signature classic. 

Address: Via Giovanni Gherardini 1, 20145 Milano, Italy

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12-2.45pm, 7-11.45pm

Expect to pay: Pizza €8-10, beer €5–7, desserts €6-10

What is it? One of the best artisanal pizzerias on the scene, with five locations scattered across the city

Why we love it: Berberè uses sourdough when making its crusts, and the dough rises for at least 24 hours (in some locations, you can even watch the kneading machine at work, which is surprisingly fascinating), and toppings are all organic. Pizzas are pre-cut into triangles for easy sharing. While waiting for your treat, snack on one of the small plates from the appetiser menu, like toasted bread with spicy ‘nduja sausage and smoked ricotta.

Time Out tip: Try their alternative doughs, made with a mix of wholegrain cereals, and order different pies to share.

Address: Via Sebenico 21, 20124 Milano, Italy

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 12.30-2.30pm, 7-11.30pm

Expect to pay: Pizza €6.5-13.5, starters €3.5-5, house wine by the glass €3.5

What is it? First opened in 2018 in Porta Venezia, this pizzeria-meets-bakery hybrid is a neighbourhood staple that stays open from morning ‘til night, serving pizza by the slice at lunchtime and the classic pizza tonda – the whole pie – come dinner time. 

Why we love it: Crosta does two things – pizza and bread – and excels at them. Both are delicious, drawing on the Neapolitan style of pizza: pillowy dough, chewy crust with charred edges, and a perfect balance of tangy tomato, creamy mozzarella and whatever toothsome topping is on the menu. Salads, bruschette and a lineup of crave-worthy desserts are on offer, too (try the cheesecake). 

Time Out tip: Besides Porta Venezia, Crosta has another location in Certosa District, an up-and-coming neighbourhood in north-west Milan worth exploring. Book a table there. 

Address: Via Felice Bellotti 13, 20129 Milano, Italy

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 8am-10pm

Expect to pay: Pizzas €8-15, salads €10-15, beer €6-7

What is it? Michelin-starred chef Andrea Berton launched Dry Milano in 2013 as an upscale cocktail bar that serves excellent gourmet pizza.

Why we love it: Choose a basic pie from the menu and add your own toppings or opt for one of the chef’s specialities, including the friarielli, with broccoli rabe and pumpkin purée. Be sure to try one of the cocktails concocted by the expert mixologists on staff.

Time Out tip: Dry is known for its inventive chef’s pizzas, so make sure to get one of those. 

Address: Via Solferino 33, 20121 Milano, Italy

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 6pm-2am, closed Monday

Expect to pay: Pizza €9-16, focacce €6-18, cocktails €14-16

What is it? With two locations in Milan – one in chic Moscova, the other in buzzy Porta Venezia – Denis Pizza di Montagna is a favourite among Milanese who are serious about their pizza.

Why we love it: Don’t be fooled by the cosy (and admittedly tad surprising for a pizza place) chalet-inspired decor – courtesy of owner Denis Lovatel, who used to be a second-generation pizzaiolo in the Dolomites – and take a look at the menu instead: on offer here are some of the city’s most avant-garde pies, featuring paper-thin crust and a blend of wild herbs, as well as ingredients like berries, mountain cheeses and seasonal vegetables. A wide range of natural wines and Champagne is also a welcome departure from the classic pizza-and-beer pairing.

Time Out tip: Denis regularly comes up with seasonal pizzas. Be it winter or spring, order them. They’re always fantastic.

Address: Locations in Pizza di Montagna and Pizza di Montagna

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12.30-2.30pm, 7.30-10.30pm, Friday-Saturday 7.30-11pm, closed Monday

Expect to pay: Pizza €9.50-18, pastas €14-15, beer €6

What is it? A pizza spot (translating to ‘from zero’) serving up top ingredients from the Cilento area in the Campania region and products boasting a slow-food certification. 

Why we love it: Da Zero is all about starting things off with a quality base – the dough is a mix of specially grown grains, along with a little yeast and a lot of water, resulting in a unique crust that is not too heavy. Da Zero offers classic pizzas like Margherita and Marinara, but our favourite is the broccoli and sausage. Its focus on getting the basics right makes it a winner.

Time Out tip: Da Zero counts several locations across town – good to know when you’re trying to book. 

Address: Branches in Via Bernardino Luini and Via dell’Orso

Opening hours: Generally open daily for lunch (until 2.30pm) and again for dinner (until 10.30pm). The Via dell’Orso branch closes on Sundays

Expect to pay: Pizza €7.50-16, entrees €11.50, wine by the glass €5-6.5

What is it? Marghe serves up unique pizzas that take inspiration from the Neapolitan style, with an added modern twist.

Why we love it: Because a special type of brewer’s yeast is used and the dough rises for at least 48 hours, the crust is light and airy, like biting into a cloud. A select number of speciality pies are offered, with toppings sourced from specific areas of Italy, such as San Marzano tomatoes, mortadella from Bologna and anchovies from Cetara.

Time Out tip: This is a hot ticket in Milan, and they don’t take reservations, so come early if you want to get a table.

Address: Branches in Via Plinio and Via Cadore

Opening hours: Generally open 12-3pm and 7.30pm-12am. Via Cadore branch closes on Sundays

Expect to pay: Pizza €8-15, starters €6-12, wine by the glass €6-7

What is it? Lievità (a play on words meaning lightness and a reference to the rising of dough) offers a concept that focuses on gourmet Neapolitan-style pizza.

Why we love it: Pies here, made with either semi-wholemeal or wholemeal flour, are nutritious, light and easy to digest (‘digestability’ is a very important concept to Italians when it comes to pizza). Find everything from the classic Margherita to more unusual variations with ingredients like pumpkin purée or pistachio pesto.

Time Out tip: The pizzas are great, but give their panuozzi a go, too – they’re folded pizzas stuffed with delicious fillings. 

Address: Branches in Via Carlo Ravizza and Sempione

Opening hours: Generally open for lunch (12-3.30pm), and for dinner (7.30pm-12am)

Expect to pay: Pizza €8-16, starters €6-12, beer €5.50

What is it? An unpretentious spot with paper placemats that as the menu, that is very popular with locals.

Why we love it: As its name would suggest, Pizza Big churns out wagon-wheel-sized pizzas bigger than the plate they’re served on. Expect a classic round Milanese pizza with a crunchy, ultra-thin crust. Located near Stazione Centrale, this is an 

Time Out tip: Expect fast service, spartan table settings and long waits on the weekends. 

Address: Viale Brianza 30, 20127 Milano, Italy

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12.15-2.15pm, 7-10.15pm, Saturday 12-2.15pm, 7-10.15pm, Sunday 7-10.15pm

Expect to pay: Pizza €10-14, desserts €4.5-6, beer €3-5