After hearing of the warm reception of our breakdown of Tulsa’s best Mexican restaurants by our readers, we decided to go ahead and publish the second part of the JustTulsa food brainstorming session. After all, if there are only two types of food that we need to survive, it’s pizza and Mexican food.
Here are fourteen of Tulsa’s pizza joints that you need to try if you’re a pizza fan. Enjoy!
Umberto’s
3147 S HarvardTulsa, OK 74135
(918) 712-1999
umbertospizzaok.com
I remember the first time I tried Umberto’s, back when it was on the corner of 21st and Harvard. A friend of mine ordered some garlic knots — to this day I don’t think I’ve had better knots in T-Town.
They’ve since moved to 31st and Harvard, but Umberto’s is — at any location — a great place to get a NYC-style slice of pizza and a brew.
NYC Pizza
4775 S Harvard AveSte-A
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 779-7760
nycpizzatulsa.com
As their website boldly states, “Other pizzerias do indeed have pizza that is STYLED after the beloved New York Pizza, but only NYC Pizza has AUTHENTIC New York Pizza.” This isn’t an exaggeration.
The second you step foot into NYC Pizza — just north of I-44 on the east side of Harvard — you’ll feel the authenticity.
Having nearly 30 years of experience making real New York pizza in Tulsa, these boys don’t mess around.
Don’t forget to try their pepperoni rolls (or cannoli.)
Piehole Pizzeria
2708 E 15th StTulsa, OK 74104
(918) 742-1200
pieholepizzeria.com
The Piehole boys make another group that isn’t screwing around when it comes to pizza in Tulsa.
With a menu boasting 15 specialty pies (our favorite: the 4 Seasons), you won’t have trouble finding something you like here. Like NYC Pizza, they sell by the slice.
If you’re on 15th Street, this is the place to hit up.
Savastano’s
8211 E Regal PlTulsa, OK 74133
(918) 369-9387
savastanospizzeria.com
Way out south — right next to the Spirit Event Center (is it even called that anymore?) — Savastano’s sits tucked away off of Memorial, right on the south edge of town. This doesn’t hurt their traffic; this place gets extremely busy on the nights and weekend.
Savastano’s has a lively little bar downstairs, making it a great place to split a Chicago-style pizza with friends and have a few beers.
Because of the style of pizza, it takes a while to cook one of their deep dish pizzas, so bake that into your plans (I’m really sorry I did that.)
Andolini’s
1552 E 15th StTulsa, OK 74120
(918) 728-6111
andopizza.com
What started as an off-the-beaten-path Owasso pizzeria with a very unique oven has turned into a pizza behemoth in the last 10 years.
Success in Owasso lead Andolini’s into Cherry Street and eventually the Rose District in BA, where they have flourished as a major facet of the lunch and dinner scenery in both places.
We love the great beer menu, the Caesar salad, the regular pizzas (of course), and their line of ultra-authentic Purple Label Luxury Pizzas.
Visit their Facebook and you might be able to track down their food truck, too.
STG Pizzeria & Gelateria
114 S Detroit AveTulsa, OK 74120
(918) 960-2011
stgitalian.com
We’re going to bring this place up real quick, since it’s actually part of the Andolini’s family. We want to mention it because we think STG is pretty damn authentic in its own right.
Cooking their pizzas for 90 seconds (yes — 90 seconds) at 900 degrees fahrenheit, the Bausch gang worked hard to make their vision of Tulsa’s most true and traditional Napoletana pizza come to fruition. That is to say, these pizzas are made using the same methods, ingredients, and tools that have been used to make pizza in Italy for… well, a long time.
Go for a unique (and delicious) dining experience; don’t forget to try the gelato.
Mario’s NY Style Pizzeria
3350 E 51st StTulsa, OK 74135 (918) 743-7761
mariostulsa.com
Just on the south side of I-44 at 51st and Harvard is Mario’s. I personally love Mario’s and I love NYC Pizza, so this always makes for a really tough decision.
Granted, that’s a decision with no real loser (for me, at least) but one of these days I need to just grab a slice of pepperoni from both places at the same time and see who really is better.
Mario’s really is a staple pizzeria in T-Town. The White Pizza (pictured above) is the Pizza God’s gift to Tulsans. If you go to Mario’s, make sure you at least try this slice.
La Roma Pizza
6027 S Sheridan Rd
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918) 491-6436
61st and Sheridan is quietly one of the best areas for unique dining in Tulsa — don’t believe me?
If you’re the type that likes Middle Eastern food, you’re going to love La Roma for its savory Lebanese Cuisine, but the pizza here is what keeps me coming back.
Marley’s Pizzeria
6104 E 71st StTulsa, OK 74136 (918) 551-7744
marleyspizza.com
Another one of Tulsa’s best places to get a Chicago-style pizza, Marley’s actually sits just a mile south of La Roma, at 71st and Sheridan.
Marley’s runs some great lunch specials throughout the week, but a good bar, lots of TVs, and good drink prices make Marley’s a great place to get together with friends for dinner if you’re in that part of Tulsa.
Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza
9110 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74137
(918) 728-7326
tulsabestpizza.com
Not too long ago, I stopped at the Upper Crust in Edmond. On that trip, I found out that there was a Tulsa location that I had somehow not heard about yet.
I don’t get out around 91st and Yale often, which probably explains why I hadn’t heard of its existence yet, but it wasn’t long before Upper Crust’s delicious wood-fired pies were beckoning me to South Town.
Upper Crust isn’t the cheap game in town, but if you want high quality, good variety, and wine, this is a good place to keep in mind.
Hideaway Pizza
1419 E 15th St Tulsa, OK 74120(918) 582-4777
hideawaypizza.com
Hideaway has always been a Tulsa favorite. While it is really good pizza, what we think sets Hideaway apart from the other places is the culture of the restaurant — dating way back to its roots in Stillwater.
I can remember loading up the crew for a dinner trip to Hideaway back in the day — and that nostalgia is probably a big part of why we put them on this list.
If you’re going to Hideaway, get the Mob Boss. Fried ‘shrooms, too.
Russo’s Coal Fired Italian Kitchen
8941 S Yale AveTulsa, OK 74137
(918) 779-4600 russoscoalfired.com
With locations appearing mostly in Oklahoma and Texas — withholding the somewhat-random Honolulu location — Russo’s is a curious addition to this list, but trust us on this: this place is delicious.
Another South Tulsa restaurant, Russo’s sits just north of 91st and Yale, and the goodness doesn’t stop at the pizza here, although our favorite pie is the Mulberry.
East Village Bohemian Pizzeria
818 E 3rd StTulsa, OK 74120
(918) 895-6999
eastvillagebohemian.com
Another great downtown pizzeria, EVBP has established itself as a popular lunch place for downtown workers.
One of my favorite things about Eastside Bohemian is that — while their pizzas are technically made in a similar style STG — Eastside Bohemian does Neopolitan pizza their own way… and it’s really, really good.
Brothers Pizza
10032 S Sheridan RdSte L
Tulsa, OK 74133
(918) 291-0101 brotherspizzadepot.com
Another South Tulsa pizzeria — Brothers Pizza has some serious options when it comes to the pies they sell.
Whether you want to try the Buffalo Chicken Wing, the Backyard BBQ, or the Bacon Cheeseburger, you’re going to have a great dining experience.
We actually put this place on the list because we’ve enjoyed every single specialty pizza we’ve had there — no matter how weird they sound.
Summary?
If a summary is really necessary for this, we really just want to say that all of these places are good, so don’t get yourself in a tailspin of rage because this restaurant was mentioned before that one — instead look at this as a good point of reference for the best pizza places depending on what part of T-Town you’re in.
We do want to mention that we would’ve loved to feature Pizza Depot (61st and Mingo — possibly “top 3” best pizzas in town) and Joe Momma’s (downtown — is this going to open back up?), but they both closed. No bueno.