Moving to Amarillo from Chicago when I did was a weird time. I went from having many great local places for pizza. I lived in an Italian neighborhood, so the options were plentiful. When I moved here, the pizza options were mainly your choice of chain pizza places. Oh, how the times have changed.

The Rise of Local Pizzerias in Amarillo

The pizza game has really stepped up in Amarillo. I can even find a few places that serve a taste of home, a Chicago-style pizza. Which really is an experience if you haven't tried one.

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credit: Melissa Bartlett, TSM
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There are so many ways to make a good pizza in Amarillo. You can still get the basic pepperoni or cheese. You are not limited to that. If you love jalapeno poppers or tacos, there are pizzas to satisfy that need. Hey, if you love pickles, there are pizzas you can find to fix that craving.

Melissa Bartlett, TSM
Melissa Bartlett, TSM
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The pizza game is real in Amarillo, and the number of local pizza places has grown. It is great. If you love a thick crust, great. If you want it thinner, that is an option too. So many great options all the way around in Amarillo.

Top Local Pizzerias to Visit in Amarillo

  • 575 Pizzeria: Two locations in Amarillo; 7710 Hillside Rd and 2803 Civic Circle
  • Fire Slice Pizzeria: 7306 SW 34th (back in the alley)
  • Big Jim's Pizza Company: 3801 Olsen Blvd
  • Palio's Pizza and Bar: 3562 S Soncy Rd
  • Nomad Napoletana: 614 S Polk St
  • La Bella Pizza: Three locations in Amarillo; 7230 Hillside, 2601 SW 6th, 2200 E 34th
  • Pizza Planet: Three locations in Amarillo; 2400 Paramount Blvd, 6801 Bell St, 335 E Hastings.
  • Giovanni's Pizzeria: 5807 SW 45th

Variety of Crusts and Sauces Available

There are so many choices, like I said, when it comes to what kind of pizza you want. You can have the traditional marinara, Alfredo, or no sauce at all. Those are not the only sauce options; the menu at any local place is filled with choices and combinations.

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A Pickle Lovers Dream Come True

There are so many pickle-flavored foods and snacks to choose from in Amarillo.

Gallery Credit: Melissa Bartlett/TSM