Jerusalem Pizza

American-style crispy & crunchy

Beloved Baka neighborhood kosher pizzeria making Jerusalem's closest answer to classic New York pizza. Crispy, crunchy dough with olive oil base. Friday hours extend to 02:30am.

Best for: Best American-style crispy pizza in Baka; closest to NYC pizza; Friday late-night until 02:30

Roman Sourdough (Stone Oven)

Chef Anthony trained in top Roman restaurants. Famous La Gvinata (5-cheese pizza with tomato), light airy charred crust. Whole pies and by-the-slice. Near King George light rail stop.

Best for: Best Roman sourdough pizza; La Gvinata 5-cheese pizza; near light rail

Roman / Creative

Second branch of Bardak inside the vibrant Machane Yehuda Market. Creative pizzas and 40+ craft beers amid the bustle.

Best for: Shuk dining experience; pizza inside the famous market

Roman / Creative Artisan

Vibrant pizza bar with 40+ craft beers on tap & bottle. Creative Jerusalem-inspired pizzas including chocolate pizza dessert. Large outdoor terrace. Two branches. Open until 1am.

Best for: Best pizza + craft beer combo; vegan & gluten-free; large groups; open late

New York thin-crust

Big Apple Pizza branch serving Baka and Katamon neighborhoods. Same NY-style thin crust with American license plate décor.

Best for: Baka / Katamon neighborhood pizza; South Jerusalem families

New York thin-crust; by-the-slice

Jerusalem's original NY-style kosher pizzeria, founded 1986 by a former NYC cab driver. Off the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall. NYC diner ambiance. 6 branches in Jerusalem, 11 in Israel.

Best for: Best NY-style pizza on Ben Yehuda; tourist-friendly; late-night; since 1986

New York / Diner Style

Second Buchman's on Emek Refaim in the German Colony. Same 50s diner concept with pizza, grilled cheese, and breakfasts. Popular with English-speaking expats.

Best for: German Colony diner; American breakfast on Emek Refaim; English-speaking community

New York / Sicilian rectangular

Unique American 1950s diner-style pizzeria with rectangular Sicilian-style pizza. Free endless coffee. Also serves grilled cheese, mac n'cheese, and pancakes. Badatz Beit Yosef.

Best for: American 50s diner experience; Sicilian square pizza; vegan & GF; mac n'cheese; pancakes

American-style slices

One of Jerusalem's only non-kosher pizza chains. American-style by-the-slice with ham, pepperoni, and bacon toppings. Open 7 days including Shabbat.

Best for: Non-kosher pizza; ham & pepperoni; open Shabbat; budget fast food

Neapolitan Sourdough

City center branch of Craft Pizza with the same award-winning 72-hour sourdough Neapolitan pizzas. Convenient for tourists and downtown visitors.

Best for: Central Jerusalem artisan pizza; near Ben Yehuda; tourists

Neapolitan Sourdough Stone Oven

Award-winning artisan Neapolitan pizzeria inside Machane Yehuda market. 72-hour sourdough cold-fermented dough. Signature Indulgence pizza (Brie, garlic confit, honey). Expanded to Tel Aviv 2025.

Best for: Best sourdough pizza in the shuk; 72-hour dough; gourmet toppings; craft beer

Neapolitan-style

Casual Italian restaurant at Jerusalem's historic First Station complex. DIY pasta concept (12 shapes, 6 sauces) alongside Neapolitan-style pizza. Large outdoor seating.

Best for: Families; tourists at First Station; DIY pasta bar (12 shapes, 6 sauces); GF & vegan

Neapolitan Wood/Stone Oven

Internationally acclaimed kosher Neapolitan pizzeria with genuine Italian stone oven. Ranked #1 best kosher pizza in the world and 37th best in Asia-Pacific by 50 Top Pizza 2025. Soldiers in uniform eat free.

Best for: World-ranked kosher pizza; best Neapolitan in Jerusalem; truffle pizza; craft beer

Neapolitan Stone Oven

Second branch of world-ranked La Piedra on the Haas Promenade with stunning panoramic views of the Old City.

Best for: Panoramic Old City views; romantic evening; promenade walk

Thin-Crust Italian + Roman bianca

Intimate Italian pizzeria with ultra-fresh thin-crust pizza and handmade pasta. Open kitchen. Open 7 days including Saturdays. Complimentary espresso and chocolate truffles. No official kashrut certificate.

Best for: Best thin-crust Italian; fresh pasta; open kitchen; open 7 days; free espresso & truffles

Roman Pizza al Taglio (by-the-square)

Only true Roman-style pizza al taglio in Jerusalem. Italian-born owner. Also serves suppli, panzerotti, lasagna, and cannoli. Two locations: Agripas 8 and Shamai 1.

Best for: Best authentic Roman pizza al taglio; Italian owner; suppli; cannoli; hidden gem

Roman Pizza al Taglio

City center branch of Pakino. Same authentic Roman al taglio menu. Close to Ben Yehuda.

Best for: City center Roman al taglio; quick lunch near Ben Yehuda

Israeli-style round pies

Legendary hole-in-the-wall on Agripas. Medium pie from 27 NIS, large from 55 NIS. Badatz Beit Yosef. Cash only.

Best for: Best budget kosher pizza in Nachlaot; hole-in-the-wall gem; cash only

Neapolitan (stone oven)

Hip Neapolitan pizzeria in Machane Yehuda. Famous for vegan cashew-cheese pizza, open kitchen, and complimentary chocolate truffles. Wine, beer on tap, negroni cocktails. Ranked #51 of 703 on TripAdvisor.

Best for: Best vegan pizza (cashew cheese); best in the shuk; wine & cocktails; truffle

Neapolitan

Rehavia branch of popular Flora. Kosher certified. Same quality Neapolitan pizza including truffle and vegan cashew cheese.

Best for: Rehavia neighborhood pizza; truffle pizza; kosher certified (unlike shuk branch)

Israeli-style + pizza bianca (cream sauce)

Beloved Rechavia corner pizzeria known for creative pizza bianca with unusual toppings like sweet potato, cauliflower, and roasted pepper. Also serves artisan ice cream.

Best for: Pizza bianca lovers; sweet potato pizza; artisan ice cream; Rehavia locals

Israeli/American style

Beloved neighborhood pizzeria in Armon HaNetziv serving affordable, quality kosher pizza. Mehadrin kosher. Takeout and delivery only.

Best for: Budget-friendly neighborhood pizza; Armon HaNetziv locals; families

Israeli-style (personal pies)

Israel's most widespread pizza chain (40+ branches) with flagship at Agripas near the shuk. Real cheese, no MSG, gluten-free option. Personal pies from 20 NIS.

Best for: Best budget pizza near Machane Yehuda; personal pies from 20 NIS; gluten-free

Thin-crust Italian

Local hidden gem on the Baka–German Colony border. Praised for exceptional balance of sauce and cheese on thin crust. Beloved by locals, rarely known to tourists.

Best for: Hidden gem of Baka-German Colony border; perfect sauce-cheese balance; locals' favorite

Neapolitan (Stone Oven / Taboon)

Charming French-Italian bistro in Baka with genuine stone oven. French-run. Signature Chef's Pizza, crepes, gratins, and legendary lemon tart. Rooftop seating. Most underrated restaurant in Jerusalem.

Best for: French-Italian fusion; romantic Baka dining; crepes; lemon tart; rooftop