Last updated on August 13th, 2026
Looking for the best pizza in Frederick, Maryland? You’ve got plenty of choices, whether you’re craving a thin New York-style slice, traditional Neapolitan pizza, crispy Detroit-style squares, deep-dish Chicago pizza or a classic Maryland pizza that instantly takes you back.
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned after living in Frederick for more than 25 years, it’s that people here have VERY strong opinions about their pizza.
I originally created this list after asking Housewives of Frederick County readers to name their favorite local pizza places.
Since then, Frederick’s pizza scene has changed quite a bit.
New pizzerias have opened, longtime favorites have closed, and several newer spots have quickly developed loyal followings of their own.
So for 2026, I’ve given my original guide a major update using my readers’ recommendations along with recent local reviews and conversations about where Frederick County residents are getting their pizza now.
Whether you’re looking for pizza in Downtown Frederick, Urbana, Brunswick or somewhere in between, here are some of the best pizza places in Frederick County, Maryland.
Best Pizza in Frederick at a Glance
Best for Neapolitan Pizza: Cugino Forno & Pistarro’s
Best for Detroit-Style Pizza: White Rabbit Gastropub
Best for a New York-Style Slice: Pasquale’s, Pizza Blitz & New York J&P Pizza
Best for Maryland Nostalgia: Ledo Pizza
Best for Chicago-Style Pizza: Rosati’s Pizza
Best for Creative Wood-Fired Pizza: dĹŤp Pizza
Best Old-School Frederick Pizza: Bellisario’s Pizza
Best Unique Crust: Pretzel & Pizza Creations
Worth the Drive to Brunswick: King’s Pizza
Best Unexpected Pizza: Padmini’s Pizza & Indian Grill
Best for Brick-Oven Pizza: Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe
Best Pizza in Frederick, Maryland
Ready to find your new favorite pizza spot? Below you’ll find longtime Frederick favorites alongside newer additions to the local pizza scene, all listed alphabetically because ranking pizza in Frederick County could start a small war.
From classic cheese pies to wood-fired, Neapolitan, Detroit-style and deep dish, there’s something here for just about every pizza craving.
Bellisario’s Pizza
đź“Ť 934 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Sometimes you don’t want fancy pizza. You want a really good, old-school pizza pie, and that’s where Bellisario’s comes in. This longtime Frederick pizzeria has built a loyal local following over the years.
Best for: Old-school Frederick pizza
What readers say: “Love a Bellisario’s extra cheese pizza!”
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Coal Fire Pizza
đź“Ť 7820 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick, MD 21701
Coal Fire is a great choice when you like your pizza thin and crispy with a little char. Its coal-fired cooking method gives the crust its distinctive texture, with plenty of classic and specialty pies to choose from.
Best for: Thin, crispy coal-fired pizza
What readers say: “Coal Fire is sooo good.”
Cugino Forno
đź“Ť 1705 N. Market Street, Suite 100, Frederick, MD 21701
Cugino Forno has quickly become one of Frederick’s standout pizza destinations. Its Neapolitan-style pizzas are cooked in wood-fired ovens at extremely high temperatures, creating a thin center with a beautifully blistered, airy crust.
Best for: Neapolitan pizza
dĹŤp Pizza
đź“Ť 400 Sagner Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
One of the newer additions to Frederick’s pizza scene, dĹŤp has developed a following for its wood-fired pizzas and more creative flavor combinations. Find them at RAK Yard on Sagner Avenue.
Best for: Creative wood-fired pizza
Hero’s
đź“Ť 193 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite C, Frederick, MD 21702
Hero’s is a casual neighborhood spot serving New York-style pizzas, big slices, subs, wings and other comfort-food favorites. It’s an easy choice when you’re craving a foldable slice without the full sit-down restaurant experience.
Best for: Casual New York-style pizza
Il Forno Pizzeria
đź“Ť 1035 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702
Il Forno has been part of Frederick’s pizza scene for decades. Its hand-tossed pizzas are baked in a brick oven, with plenty of specialty combinations in addition to the classics.
Best for: A longtime Frederick favorite
King’s Pizza
đź“Ť 215 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD 21716
If you’re looking for New York-style pizza in Brunswick, King’s has been a reader favorite for years. Thin crust, big slices and plenty of specialty pies have helped it develop a loyal following.
And apparently, we need to talk about the pickle pizza.
Best for: New York-style pizza in Brunswick
What readers say: “Kings in Brunswick! Try the Pickle Pizza!!! Yummmm.”
Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe
đź“Ť 26420 Frederick Road, Hyattstown, MD 20871
Okay, I’m adding this longtime favorite back to the list after getting called out by my brother-in-law, who LOVES Laurienzo’s pizza. And he has a point.
Located just over the Frederick County line in Hyattstown, Laurienzo’s specializes in brick-oven pizza with a thin, crispy crust and plenty of classic and specialty combinations. It’s close enough to Frederick County, and loved by enough locals, that it deserves a spot here.
Best for: Thin, crispy brick-oven pizza
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Ledo Pizza
đź“Ť 490 Prospect Boulevard, Frederick, MD 21701
This one is personal for me. I grew up in Prince George’s County, where Ledo Pizza got its start, so Ledo isn’t just pizza to me. It’s Maryland nostalgia on a tray.
That distinctive rectangular crust, slightly sweet sauce, smoked provolone and square slices taste like home and bring back a lot of great memories. Ledo has grown tremendously since its Maryland beginnings, but it’s still a Maryland institution in my book.
Best for: Maryland-style pizza and a little nostalgia
Manalu Italian Restaurant
đź“Ť 5227 Presidents Court, Frederick, MD 21703
ManalĂş is much more than a pizza restaurant, but its Pizza Napoletana deserves a spot on this list. It’s a great choice when you’re craving pizza but the rest of your table wants pasta, seafood or another authentic Italian entrĂ©e.
Best for: Pizza with a sit-down Italian dinner
What readers say: “The owner is from Naples, and all of his dishes are authentic Italian cuisine.”
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New York J&P Pizza
đź“Ť 6103 Spring Ridge Parkway, Frederick, MD 21701
New York J&P Pizza traces its roots back to 1979 and specializes in New York-style pizza made with fresh homemade dough. The Spring Ridge location also serves subs, strombolis, calzones and plenty of Italian favorites.
Best for: New York-style pizza in Spring Ridge
Padmini’s Pizza & Indian Grill
đź“Ť 1700 Kingfisher Drive, Suite 13, Frederick, MD 21701
Here’s the wildcard on our list. Padmini’s combines traditional pizza with Indian flavors, giving you the option to stick with something familiar or try a pizza that’s completely different from the usual pepperoni pie.
Best for: Indian-inspired pizza
➜ Visit Padmini’s Pizza & Indian Grill
Pasquale’s Italian Pizza
đź“Ť 8305 River Run Court, Frederick, MD 21701
If your definition of good pizza starts with “Can I fold the slice?”, put Pasquale’s on your radar. It’s a longtime Frederick option for traditional New York-style pizza, slices, calzones and Italian favorites.
Best for: New York-style slices
➜ Visit Pasquale’s Italian Pizza
Pistarro’s Ristorante Pizzeria Napoletana
đź“Ť 221 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Pistarro’s has been one of Frederick’s go-to destinations for Neapolitan pizza for years. Its traditional style delivers that classic combination of a thin center and airy, lightly charred crust.
If you’re eating your way through Frederick’s pizza scene, Pistarro’s belongs on your must-try list.
Best for: Traditional Neapolitan pizza
What readers say: “Absolutely amazing.”
Pizza Blitz
đź“Ť 2060 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702
Sometimes you simply want a really good slice, and Pizza Blitz is one of those neighborhood spots that’s perfect for a casual lunch, easy takeout or a night when nobody feels like cooking.
Best for: NY-style pizza by the slice
Pretzel & Pizza Creations
đź“Ť 210 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
There isn’t another pizza on this list quite like this one. Pretzel & Pizza Creations uses pretzel dough for its pizza crust, giving it a completely different flavor and texture from traditional pizza.
It’s quirky, it’s very Frederick, and our readers LOVE it.
Best for: The most unique pizza crust in Frederick
What readers say: “Pretzel & Pizza Creations pizza is amazing! Best crust ever!”
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Rosati’s Pizza
đź“Ť 911 W. 7th Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Deep-dish fans, this one’s for you. Rosati’s brings Chicago-style pizza to Frederick, including traditional deep dish along with other crust styles.
When a thin New York slice isn’t going to cut it and you want something thick, cheesy and substantial, Rosati’s is your change of pace.
Best for: Chicago-style deep-dish pizza
The Blues Pizza Company Food Truck
The Blues Pizza Company isn’t your typical brick-and-mortar pizza shop. This Frederick-area mobile pizza operation pops up at breweries, wineries and events, so you’ll want to check its current schedule before heading out.
Best for: Pizza with a brewery or winery outing
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The Garage
đź“Ť 1341 Hughes Ford Road, Unit 119D, Frederick, MD 21701
Don’t let the tucked-away location near the Frederick airport fool you. The Garage has developed a seriously enthusiastic local following for its wood-fired pizza.
One of our readers originally called it “a new favorite,” and it certainly isn’t new anymore.
Best for: A local hidden gem
What readers say: “A new favorite of ours is The Garage out by the airport.”
Toppings Pizza Company
đź“Ť 5330 New Design Road, Frederick, MD 21703
Toppings has been serving Frederick since 1999, making its dough from scratch and offering plenty of traditional and specialty combinations. It’s the kind of reliable neighborhood pizza place that keeps families coming back.
Best for: Classic neighborhood pizza night
What readers say: “Authentic New York, made-from-scratch pizza!”
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White Rabbit Gastropub
đź“Ť 18 Market Space, Frederick, MD 21701
If you’ve never had Detroit-style pizza, White Rabbit is where I’d tell you to start.
Think thick, airy crust baked in rectangular pans with those gloriously crispy, caramelized cheese edges. White Rabbit has become especially well known for its Detroit-style pies, including its signature In Crust We Trust pizza.
Best for: Detroit-style pizza
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Wing’n Pizza Shack
đź“Ť 100 Souder Road, Brunswick, MD 21716
Wing’n Pizza Shack rounds out the list with a casual Brunswick option that’s especially handy when half the family wants pizza and the other half is firmly Team Wings.
Best for: Pizza-and-wings night in Brunswick
➜ Visit Wing’n Pizza Shack
What’s Your Pick for the Best Pizza in Frederick?
I’d like to give a huge thank you to our readers for giving us their honest, informed opinions.
What would we do without you?
What’s your favorite pizza place in Frederick County, and what pizza should we order when we go? DM me on Facebook!
And if you’ve gotten this far in the list, either you’re a true pizza fanatic or you know someone who is!
Why not get them a gift card from one of the above restaurants?
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