In early 2020, this welcoming Sunset Hill pizzeria started making its indelible mark on the scene, focused on both Detroit-style square and 12-inch round pies served from a Wood Stone hearth oven (selections the Bunker with sweet corn and squash blossoms, and Tone with toy box tomatoes and roasted eggplant).

Ballard’s venerable pizza destination is known for its long-fermented dough and use of locally sourced ingredients. It recently added online preordering for pickup, along with wine, liquor, and beer to-go as well. Sibling restaurant Dino’s Tomato Pie is also an excellent option for those on Capitol Hill looking for New York-style slices.

This Madison Park favorite is known for its flaky, crispy thin crust pizzas. Each dish is a thoughtful concoction of balanced ingredients, like the Norwalk which consists of sliced prosciutto, dollops of melted mozzarella, grana cheese, and a heap of fresh arugula greens. Pickup is available with online Tock preorders.

One of the newer entries into Seattle’s pizza scene is this bright fermented dough specialist on Capitol Hill, whose pies have drawn lines on Summit Ave E. The pizzas live up to the hype, especially the one with delightfully crispy pepperoni cups, and those who like Hawaiian versions may want to try the spiced pineapple version.

After building a strong following for its naturally leavened sourdough pies as a pop-up, Blotto has set down more permanent roots on Capitol Hill with a cozy restaurant and corner market. While the menu changes often, it’s hard to go wrong with the simple cheese pie, with aged mozzarella and just the right amount of grease, although the smoky eggplant is a close second. Best to get there on the early side before the shop sells out.

Usually one of the top late-night destinations in Belltown, this lively pizzeria offers some of the biggest slices in the city, with a variety of excellent toppings. It’s currently open for takeout, delivery on third-party apps, and some sidewalk seating. Hours end at midnight, so not quite the wee hours anymore, but close enough.

Award-winning chef John Sundstrom’s pies sit somewhere between Neapolitan- and New York-style with local grains, long fermentation, and enough chewiness to support bold toppings right to the edge. Southpaw is open for takeout and delivery, but the warm, rustic dining room is open as well.

Though it’s been around for awhile, the low-lit den near the famous gum wall is easy to overlook (literally, since it’s tucked into Post Alley). But the brick-oven pies have always been reliably great (the sausage and basil is not to be missed), and still hold up well the next day for leftovers.

Beacon Hill’s Bar del Corso are lightly priced, wonderfully savory, and consistent. Though these pizzas can stand alone as a full meal, they're just as lovely as a shared appetizer before a deep-dive into a menu of inspired Italian fare. The restaurant also has a lovely dining room, with some newer sidewalk seating as well.

The thick slices at this West Seattle pizzeria are in such high demand, there’s currently a months-long waiting list for preorders, although there are a handful of limited pies available for walk-ins (chances are better for early arrivals). Owner Lee Kindell uses an 18th century wood trough oven to bake the pies, which gives its creations a light, airy crust. And the sweet-savory combo of the Mr. Pig with pork belly and calamansi lime sauce is not to be missed.

One of Seattle’s best Chicago-style pizza has an outpost is in South Seattle located in the Clockout Lounge (with a Phinney Ridge sibling, Windy City Pie). The pies are known for their caramelized crusts and hearty toppings such as roasted garlic, meatballs, and sport pepper — and one slice can easily make for a whole meal.