Deep dish pizza in Houston | Image Credit: Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana FB Page
If you find yourself googling “Best deep dish pizza near me” we have you covered!
Thin, wood-fired, or oven-baked are typically the most commonly known and offered pizza baking styles. After all, we aren’t up North – but that doesn’t mean the deep dish pizza Houston has to offer is any less tasty. Order from one of these deep-dish pizza restaurants in Houston to see for yourself!
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Best Deep Dish Pizza in Houston
Empire Pizza
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While empire may remind you of New York, the deep dish pizza that this Houston pizza place has to offer is far from the thin crust. Pick from a personal or large size to share. And when you look at the menu, be assured you don’t skip over the Hot Cheetos pizza.
Where: 11805 Westheimer Rd #305, Houston, TX 77077
Operating Hours: Sunday – Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Saturday CLOSED
Big Z’s Pizza House & Brew
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Out on the skirts of Houston, you can find Big Z’s Pizza House. This family-owned and operated pizza place is where you can find traditional Chicago deep-dish pizza! If you want to pair the deep dish with a drink, they offer a variety of brews on tap.
Where: 2004 Mason Rd A1, Katy, TX 77450
Operating Hours: Sunday – Monday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Tuesday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am | Wednesday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Chicago Italian Beef & Pizza
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Are you looking for everything and anything Italian? Head over to Chicago IBP which has been serving Houston since 2004. From loaded fries to some of the best deep dish pizza in Houston, this might become your favorite spot to order from.
Where: 1777 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:30 am -10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 10:30 am – 2:00 am | Sunday 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
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Chicago deep dish pizza in Houston – Continued
Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana
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At Pizaro’s the essentials to a great pizza, like dough, tomato sauce, and mozzarella, are made fresh in-house! Pizaro’s offers Detroit-style pizza, which is a rectangular deep-dish pizza often loaded with cheese and toppings to create a crispy edge crust. You can even take classes to make your pizza!
Where: 1000 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
Operating Hours: Monday CLOSED | Tuesday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jet’s Pizza
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Jet’s Pizza is known for its cheesy and loaded pizzas. If you’re looking to make a pick-up or delivery to have a night in, Jet’s is the deep dish pizza to opt for. You can even flavor your crust at no extra cost!
Where: 2708 Pearland Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77581
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Where: Downtown Aquarium in Houston, 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
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Best Deep Dish Pizza in Houston – Continued
Pizza Zone
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Another pizza place for those on the outskirt of Houston! Pizza Zone features a pizza of the month, or you can create your own with the wide ingredients offered. If someone in the group isn’t feeling pizza, there’s plenty of other options like alfredo or calzones.
Where: 4660 Louetta Rd #130, Spring, TX 77388
Operating Hours: Monday CLOSED | Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Star Pizza
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With several locations in Houston, anyone can get a bite of a deep dish! Star Pizza was a Food and Drink Best Pizza winner for the 2021 Houston Press and Houston Chronicle. Only seems right to try it!
Where: 2111 Norfolk St, Houston, TX 77098
Operating Hours: Monday – Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm | Thursday – Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Villa Roma Pizza Company
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Villa Roma Pizza is a delivery or pickup pizza place. They have some great deep dish pizza Houston options from gyro meat or shrimp, you’ll be able to get a deep dish topped with anything.
Where: 2945 Walnut Bend Ln, Houston, TX 77042
Operating Hours: Monday CLOSED | Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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Chicago-style deep dish pizza in Houston – Continued
Sarpino’s Pizzeria
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Pizza doesn’t have to get filled with a variety of toppings to taste good. But, at Sarpino’s, you have that option. Choose from an 8 inch up to 16-inch pizza and enjoy!
Where: 2473 S Braeswood Blvd Ste B, Houston, TX 77030
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 am | Sunday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Luna Pizzeria
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Sometimes deep dish pizza can be greasy; that’s what makes it amazing. But at Luna Pizzeria, the grease doesn’t have to be there to be delicious. Check out this modern pizzeria if you want to change it up a bit.
Where: 3435 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
Operating Hours: -Open daily 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Also check out our article on the Best Pizzerias in Houston
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