8 SPOTS: Best Pizza In Palermo, Buenos Aires

The people in Buenos Aires love their pizza. With hundreds of shops around the city, which pizzerias are worth the time? I picked Palermo for my pizza search and found the best pizzas in the city.

Last Updated: May. 3, 2023

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Understanding Pizza In Buenos Aires

Without a doubt, pizza is a national icon for Argentinians, being served at some of the best restaurants in Buenos Aires. It’s fast and delicious making it the perfect meal for busy Porteños and young partiers. Although pizza is considered some of the best cheap eats in Buenos Aires, it still deserves the time and attention as all the other signature dishes you can find in the city.

For this list, I focus on the best pizza in Palermo, a prominent neighborhood northwest of the Centro district filled with a huge variety of delicious pizzas and some of the best steak you can find in Buenos Aires.

In Palermo, you will find every style of pizza and if you are searching for the best pizza in Buenos Aires, they certainly have it here.

If you are new to the city, you need to understand a few important details before hunting down the best pizza in Buenos Aires.

Argentinians serve a unique style of pizza called al molde, a thicker crust pizza that stays soft even after cooking. I found plenty of other styles of pizza like classic Neapolitan cooked in wood fire ovens and New York Style thin crust.

Argentinian pizzerias sell by the slice, giving you plenty of flavors and topping options, so I recommend trying something new.

You will see everyone using a fork and knife to eat their pizza, and I recommend you do the same. The slices will fall apart in your hand, so it’s not just etiquette, it’s function.

Lastly, I ate a ton of Fugazzeta, a pizza loaded with cheese and onion but no sauce. It’s an Argentinian staple and a slice you need to try.

I stayed in Buenos Aires for a month and ate my weight in pizza just to create this list. Please understand that when I say this is “the best” I mean this is the best pizza I personally tried in Buenos Aires.

1. Siamo Nel Forno – REAL Neapolitan Pizza In Palermo, Buenos Aires

For the real deal Neapolitan, Siamo Nel Forno takes the game in Buenos Aires to a whole new level bordering the edge of obsession. The sauce, olive oil, and toppings are carefully sourced with the necessary ingredients being imported directly from Italy.

The pizza dough matures through a long fermentation process to ensure the proper flavor and texture. Even their wood fire oven required special Italian artisans to build with the sole purpose of churning out top notch pizzas in less than two minutes.

I went for the Margherita with the buffalo mozzarella for all the classic flavors. Simple ingredients here: crushed tomatoes, olive oil, a dash of Parmesan, a few leaves of fresh basil, and of course, the super creamy buffalo mozzarella.

When it comes to Neapolitan style pizzas, I am a Margherita man. The simplicity leaves no room for error with every ingredient standing out on its own.

The Margherita came piping hot straight from the 800 degree oven. Simply divine. All the components played their rolls with sweetness from the tomato sauce, creaminess from the cheese, and sharp aromatics from the basil all sitting on perfectly springy pizza dough.

Some food loving bloggers call this the best pizza in Buenos Aires, and I am close to agreeing.

Siamo Nel Forno
Costa Rica 5886, C1414BTJ CABA, Argentina

2. Urban Jazz Pizza – The Best Place For Pizza And Beers In Palermo

I had my doubts about Urban Jazz Pizza because I didn’t quite understand their style of pizza. Not quite Argentinian and not quite Neapolitan, the pies from Urban Jazz fall somewhere in the middle showcasing classic and custom varieties.

Giving Urban Jazz a shot was the right choice because it became one of my favorite pizzas in Buenos Aires.

The pizza looked like a wonky oval with messy toppings: definitely not a looker. Oh, but the flavors nailed it. The Napolitana Pizza hit all the notes I was looking for with cheesy tomato goodness with a very aromatic garlic powder dusted all over.

Cheesy and greasy, this feels like an American style pizza but with a few characteristics of Neapolitan thrown into the mix.

Urban Jazz is the type of pizza place to hang out with friends, chow down on delicious pizza and gulp down a cold beer. A relaxed place for delicious pies. No wonder it’s a Palermo favorite.

Urban Jazz Pizza
Armenia 1986, C1414 CABA, Argentina

3. Los Muchachos – Best Spot For Pizza And Empanadas In Palermo

Pizza and empanada places are a dime a dozen in Buenos Aires, and I wasn’t sure if Los Muchachos was any different. I ordered a ham fugazzeta, one beef and one chicken empanada, getting the pizza crisped nicely in the oven, and the empanadas freshly fried.

The fugazzeta actually impressed me. It’s no La Mezzetta (more on this place later), but it was a delicious slice with a healthy portion of onions, still having the signature cheese pull that the fugazzeta is known for.

I enjoyed the crispy crust and the gooey cheese mixed with the salty ham. For around $2 USD for a slice, it’s a place I’d recommend for every budget traveler.

Fried Beef And Chicken Empanadas At Los Muchachos

The empanadas surprised me the most with the chicken empanada being my absolute favorite in the city, making Los Muchachos one of the top restaurants in Buenos Aires.

In all, I spent about $8 USD for a slice, two empanadas, and soda. A great lunch that I’d gladly eat again.

Los Muchachos
Gral. Lucio Norberto Mansilla 3494, C1425BPT CABA, Argentina

4. Pizzeria Angelin – Best Local Spot For Slices

If you read any of my other posts, I hunt down local spots; the places that only those in the neighborhood know about. Although Pizzeria Angelin certainly isn’t a secret, it’s often left out by tourists in search of the best pizza in Buenos Aires.

I snagged a cheesy fugazzeta and the canchera, a cheeseless slice on a thin crust covered in a zesty tomato sauce. Although Angelin claims to be the creator of the canchera, the origin of the myth doesn’t matter. Just know that canchera is delicious.

The Canchera And Fugazzeta At Pizzeria Angelin

Cut to order, the canchera is served room temp and that’s plenty good for me. Paired with the fugazzeta, I intermittently switch between the two, rounding out the flavors. I enjoyed the fugazzeta here, but with so many variations of the slice throughout Buenos Aires, the canchera made the whole dining experience better with a seasoned, acidic tomato sauce to balance everything out.

Pizzeria Angelin
Av. Córdoba 5270, C1414 CABA, Argentina

5. Hell’s Palermo – Best New York Slice In Buenos Aires

Argentinian pizza truly makes a statement with a thicker crust and loads of cheese, but sometimes you just want that classic NY slice with a thin crispy crust, tomato sauce, and a moderate proportion of toppings.

I found Hell’s Palermo on the south side of Palermo Hollywood in the middle of plenty of bars making it the perfect Saturday night pizza spot after you’ve downed one too many cocktails and need real sustenance before hopping to the next pub.

The Lincoln And The Obama At Hell’s Palermo

For the classic experience, I went with the Lincoln (mozzarella) and the Obama (mozzarella and pepperoni) and they served it in true NY fashion: toasting the slices in the oven and serving on paper plates.

Crispy crust with melty cheese. That’s all you really want from a slice like this. After being gone from the U.S. for about three months now, this NY slice hit home with all the right textures and flavors. Hell’s Palermo is a solid choice for thin crust pizza.

Hell's Palermo
Humboldt 1654, C1414CTP CABA, Argentina

6. San Paolo Pizzeria – Best Neapolitan Pizza In Buenos Aires

The Neapolitan pizza wars continue with San Paolo Pizzeria, a distinguished restaurant winning awards and accolades not only for being recognized as one of the best pizzerias in Buenos Aires but one of the best in the world.

Naples born Maurizio de Rosa started San Paolo Pizzeria after years in the business opening successful pizzerias in New York City. Maurizio continues his winning streak with a true Neapolitan pizza joint in Buenos Aires where they pay careful attention to detail.

The pizza dough ferments and matures between 8-12 hours before being hand stretched and topped with high quality ingredients. After 90 seconds in their wood fire oven, the pizzas cook to perfection and lay ready for hungry guests.

As mentioned earlier, I love the Margherita pizzas and needed to taste this award winning pizza for myself.

For me, this is the best Neapolitan pizza in Buenos Aires, and I ate my fair share in the city. The toppings created a delicious flavor profile I’d expect from a Margherita. San Paolo surpasses the completion by focusing on the quality of the crust. It just tasted better and stayed crispy even in the middle.

Woodfire pizzas meet their downfall when water separates from the tomato sauce and mozzarella, soaking into the crust. I hate pizzas that turn soggy with moisture killing a beautiful crust and inevitably morphing into a limp mess.

Here at San Paolo Pizzeria, they devised a way to eliminate the moisture, leaving the crust underneath lovely and crispy. Perfect in every way, I wouldn’t change a thing, except for more pizza.

San Paolo Pizzeria
Uriarte 1616, C1421 CABA, Argentina

7. El Pinguino de Palermo – Pizzeria With Something For Everyone

If you are hunting down the best pizza in Palermo, Buenos Aires, your travel partners might be tired of eating so many cheesy slices. I get it. El Pinguino serves it all with a cafe, grill, and pizzeria all in one spot where you can order a whole al molde pizza served up in minutes at a reasonable price.

Of course, I ordered the fugazzeta, but at El Pinguino, it comes topped with a few green olives. The crust had a slight char with the bottom of the pizza staying nice and crispy.

I thought the pizza was delicious. Nothing fancy or with a spectacular amount of cheese, but a solid choice to satisfy that pizza craving. The olives added a vinegary tang, a welcome change from the onslaught of fugazzetas I’ve been ordering.

I wouldn’t go out of my way for El Pinguino’s pizza but that’s because it’s not a specialized pizzeria. It’s perfect for families looking for variety with something for everyone on the menu. Plus, the restaurant is consistent and reliable, open from 7 am to 11:30 pm seven days a week, skipping the customary afternoon siesta.

If you are in Palermo in the middle of the afternoon when all the restaurants close, El Pinguino is a perfect choice, serving delicious Argentinian style pizza.

El Pinguino de Palermo
Jorge Luis Borges 2195, C1414 CABA, Argentina

8. Callaci Pizza – Innovative Neopolitan Pizza

For something a little different on the Neopolitan pizza circuit, Callaci pizza shows attitude and innovation with tattooed clad chefs making their mark on the Buenos Aires pizza scene. Although Callaci is about a five minute walk outside the Palermo neighborhood, the pizza was so good, I needed to include it on the list.

For a late evening snack, we managed to find a table at the popular pizza joint. We made our orders of the Cipolla, a white pizza with mozzarella, parmesan, mascarpone, red onion, and pine mushrooms, and the Dulce, a dessert pizza smeared with Nutella and covered in crushed pistachios.

The Cipolla felt light and airy, almost velvety with the mascarpone cheese melting into the dough making bites feel decadent and creamy.

I enjoyed how the parmesan cheese, red onion, and pine mushrooms worked as a trio creating a full bodied umami flavor profile, and making the whole pizza extra savory.

Of course, who can forget a dessert pizza? The Nutella oozed into the pizza crust creating a soft hazelnut layer on top while staying crispy on the bottom. The pistachios were a nice touch with a buttery note that combined nicely with the Nutella and baked crust. Delicious and definitely worth the stomach space.

Callaci Pizzeria
Castillo 720, C1414 CABA, Argentina

BONUS: La Mezzetta – My Favorite Pizza In Buenos Aires

I can’t write about the best pizzas in Buenos Aires without mentioning La Mezzetta. Yes, it’s outside of Palermo, but just go the extra distance and make La Mezzetta a top priority.

This is a hyped up restaurant. Luckily, this pizzeria is far from tourist attractions, so only dedicated foodists will make the journey.

The crazed pizza that shot La Mezzetta into worldwide fame came from their uber cheesy Fugazzeta, a pizza stuffed to the brim with mozzarella cheese and topped with shredded onions. The result is a pizza too cheesy to pick up with amazing caramelized onions fuzed to the top and edges of the crust.

They took my order at the front window outside of the restaurant and I waited with the other eager patrons inside until a freshly baked fugazzeta pizza came fresh out of the oven with their dedicated cutter handing me the first slice. I saw the heavens open with a radiant light beaming onto this holiest of pizzas.

I cut off the first piece with a trail of mozzarella growing as I moved the bite to my mouth with no sign of stopping, so I slurped up the cheese like a stubborn spaghetti noodle.

The caramelized onions hit first with a fragrant sweetness that slowly gave way to the rush of mozzarella that flooded my mouth. The gooey cheesy goodness only made me want more and I tore through the slice like a food deprived madman.

Here’s some advice: the cheese immediately ran everywhere after hitting the plate, so start eating right away. Eat the cheese with bites of the crust to help even the flavor ratio.

La Mezzetta truly makes one of the best pizzas on the planet and if you love food, this is a must try restaurant in Buenos Aires.

La Mezzetta
Av. Álvarez Thomas 1321, C1427CDA CABA, Argentina

Conclusion: Palermo Serves REAL DEAL Pizza

With so many prominent pizzerias throughout the city, Palermo, in my opinion, holds the highest concentration of great pizza than anywhere else in Buenos Aires.

Although this is the preferred neighborhood for expats and travelers, it’s still home to locals who take their pizza seriously.

I thought the pizza in Palermo was fantastic with a range of styles and prices to fit any hungry traveler. Take it from me, any amount of time spent exploring the pizza in Palermo is better than nothing, and you may just find the best pizza of your life sitting in this awesome neighborhood.