What are the top pizza places in CDMX?
Mexico City’s pizza scene has evolved into a serious sourdough and Neapolitan stronghold. In Roma Norte, Pizzeria Della Madonna pulls exceptional, blistered pies from its wood-fired oven, pairing them with sharp Italian cocktails. Just down the street, Pizza Félix serves excellent Neapolitan pies on a leafy patio with a strong natural wine list. For a more casual, consistently great sourdough pie, Dr. Pizza has outposts in Juárez and Condesa that hit the mark every time.
What locals actually do
Chilangos have fully embraced the natural wine and sourdough pizza pairing, making these spots the default for Thursday and Friday night dinners before heading out. While you will find New York slices if you look hard enough, the city excels at Italian-leaning, wood-fired pies with high-hydration doughs. Locals usually share a few pizzas and a salad for the table rather than ordering individual pies. If you want a low-key neighborhood evening, the various branches of Cancino in San Rafael, Juárez, and Roma are where residents go for a reliable, reasonably priced pie and a beer on a Tuesday night without needing a reservation.
Book a table on the back patio at Pizza Félix in Roma Norte for a Margherita, a plate of wood-fired olives, and a bottle of pét-nat before a walk down Álvaro Obregón.
Practical notes
- 01Pizzeria Della Madonna is a tough walk-in on weekends; book a table online at least a week ahead for prime dinner hours.
- 02Dr. Pizza operates multiple locations, but the original spot on Calle Lucerna in Juárez has the best neighborhood energy and street seating.
- 03Most premium pizza spots in Roma and Juárez lean heavily into natural wine; expect by-the-glass options to rotate frequently based on imports.
Good to know
- ✗Many top pizzerias close on Mondays or Tuesdays; always verify operating hours before planning your dinner.
- ✗Rideshares struggle with Roma Norte traffic on Friday nights; walk or take an Ecobici to your reservation.
- ✗Expect a standard 10 to 15 percent tip to be customary across these sit-down pizzerias, added at your discretion.