Best Pizza in Glasgow 2026
Glasgow’s pizza scene has completely changed over the last few years. It used to be takeaway chains and that was about it. Now there are proper Neapolitan places, sourdough specialists, and neighbourhood pizza joints that would hold their own in Naples. Well, maybe not Naples. But definitely anywhere else in the UK.
Here’s where to get the best slice in the city.
1. Paesano (Best Overall)
Paesano started the Glasgow pizza revolution and it’s still the king. Proper Neapolitan pizza. Thin base, charred in places, cooked in about 60 seconds in a wood-fired oven at stupid temperatures. The Margherita is perfect. San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, basil. That’s it. That’s all you need.
There are two locations. Miller Street in the city centre and Great Western Road in the West End. Both are walk-in only, no bookings. You’ll queue at peak times but it moves fast. Pizzas start around £7-8 for a Margherita and the most expensive tops out around £13-14. For what you’re getting, that’s a bargain. Some folk reckon the quality has dipped since a change of ownership. I’d say it’s still the best pizza in Glasgow, but the gap has narrowed.
Where: 94 Miller Street, City Centre, G1 1DT / 471 Great Western Road, West End
2. Frank’s
Frank’s in Dennistoun is the pizza place that locals guard jealously. It opened on Duke Street and quickly built a following based on absolutely nailing New York-style pizza. Big slices, proper crust, good toppings. It’s less refined than Paesano and that’s the point. This is pizza you eat with your hands, standing up, getting sauce on your chin.
They’ve recently opened a second spot in Uddingston too. Slices from around £4-5, full pizzas from about £10-14. The specials change regularly and they’re usually worth trying. If Paesano is the fancy Neapolitan, Frank’s is the late-night New York slice. Glasgow needs both.
Where: 352b Duke Street, Dennistoun, G31 1RD / 84 Main Street, Uddingston
3. La Vita Spuntini
La Vita Spuntini is part of the Arcari family’s Italian restaurant group in Glasgow. The Byres Road location does proper Italian food across the board, but the pizza is the standout. Thin, crispy, and topped with quality ingredients. It’s a proper sit-down Italian experience rather than a grab-and-go pizza joint.
The menu goes beyond pizza too. Pasta, risotto, Italian small plates. But if you’re coming for the pizza, you won’t be disappointed. Pizzas around £10-14. The West End location on Byres Road is a good spot for a relaxed evening meal.
Where: 199 Byres Road, West End, G12 8TN
4. Pizza Punks
Pizza Punks on St Vincent Street has been going since 2016 and the sourdough is their thing. Double fermented for a minimum of 72 hours, which makes the base crisp, light, and easy on the stomach. The toppings menu is long. You can build your own or go with one of their creations. Either way, the quality is consistent.
It’s a bigger operation than some of the others on this list. More of a restaurant than a neighbourhood pizza shop. Open seven days, noon until late. Pizzas around £11-15. The drinks list is decent too. Good spot for groups because there’s plenty of space and you can all order something different without anyone being disappointed.
Where: 90 St Vincent Street, City Centre, G2 5UB
5. Mozza
Mozza on Renfield Street does Neapolitan-style pizza with a few twists. The menu has some unusual options alongside the classics. Italian sausage with mashed potato and black pepper mayo, for example. Sounds weird, works well. The base is good. Not quite Paesano level, but solid. The portions are generous.
The real move at Mozza is saving room for the Birramisu. It’s a tiramisu made with beer. It shouldn’t work but it does. Pizzas from about £10-13. It’s a decent mid-range option in the city centre that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Where: 39 Renfield Street, City Centre, G2 1JS
6. Celino’s
Celino’s has been feeding the East End from Alexandra Parade for years, and the Partick branch on Dumbarton Road serves the West End crowd. It’s a proper Italian deli and trattoria. The pizza is traditional and well-made, but honestly, the whole setup is the appeal. Walk past the deli counter stacked with charcuterie, artisan cheeses, and fresh pasta, then sit down for a pizza and a glass of Italian red.
It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a wee corner of Italy in the East End of Glasgow. Pizzas from about £9-13. Open seven days from 8:30am, which means you can have pizza for breakfast if you’re that way inclined. No judgement.
Where: 620 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, G31 3BT / 235 Dumbarton Road, Partick, G11 6AB
7. Strip Joint
Strip Joint on Argyle Street in Finnieston does pizza and tank beer. The pizza is sourdough, properly made, with a good charred crust. The tank beer is unpasteurised, unfiltered lager served straight from the tank. The combination is hard to beat on a Friday night.
The vibe is laid-back. Exposed brick, industrial fittings, the Finnieston look. It’s a pub that happens to do really good pizza rather than a pizza restaurant. Which means you can just as easily pop in for a pint without eating. But you should eat. Pizzas from about £10-14.
Where: 956 Argyle Street, Finnieston, G3 8LU
8. Dough Balls
Dough Balls in Finnieston rounds out the list as a solid neighbourhood pizza spot. They do classic and vegan pizzas, delivered or eaten in. It’s not trying to reinvent pizza. It’s just doing it well and consistently. The kind of place you order from on a Tuesday night when you can’t be bothered cooking and you want something better than Domino’s.
Pizzas from about £9-13. Available on delivery apps but better eaten in or collected fresh. The Finnieston location means you’re spoiled for choice on that stretch of Argyle Street, but Dough Balls holds its own among bigger names.
Where: Argyle Street, Finnieston
Glasgow Pizza Tips
- Walk-in culture. Paesano doesn’t take bookings. Neither do a few others. Turn up early (before 6pm) or be prepared to wait.
- Neapolitan vs New York. Glasgow does both well. Paesano and Mozza for Neapolitan. Frank’s for NY style. Know what you’re in the mood for before you go.
- Lunch deals. Several places on this list do cheaper lunchtime menus. Pizza Punks and Celino’s are both good value at lunch.
- Keep it simple. The best pizza in Glasgow is usually the simplest. A proper Margherita at Paesano or Frank’s tells you everything about the quality without toppings hiding anything.
Glasgow’s pizza scene has gone from basically nothing to genuinely excellent in about a decade. The competition keeps pushing standards higher and there are new places opening all the time. But the ones on this list have proven they’re more than a fad. Get yourself a table and get stuck in.
