The best pizzas in Liverpool

Crust has restaurants on Bold Street in the city centre and on Allerton Road in Woolton, so no matter where you’re coming from, there is never a Crust far away. This also says a lot about how amazing the food is – one restaurant just wasn’t enough! Here you’ll find classic and tasty pizzas, all of which are priced reasonably for an affordable dining option. And the portion sizes are more than enough to take a doggy-bag home for the next day!

Amalia is famous for their calzone, weighing just as much as a toddler. They also have some impressive pizzas including a thin crust pizza base covered in sweet tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami and you’ll never guess what – French fries! Some people may think this is a little too much but we for one do not. It may look a little crazy, but you will certainly be left satisfied. If you would rather opt for a meat-free option then the Funghi E Rucola is a must and has been voted one of the best pizzas in England with truffle oil, rocket and mushroom.

The Quarter has been family-run since its opening in 2003, and this shines through in the service, food and atmosphere. A buzzy, vibrant restaurant and café, set amongst the cobbled streets of Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter, this place is steeped in history. The menu is Italian inspired, which means one thing… a range of six varying pizzas, all served with a tomato base and mozzarella cheese.

If you like proper Italian pizza, then you’ll love Il Forno. The restaurant has an elegant interior with a very quirky pizza oven that has been moulded into the shape of the owner’s face! Expect a beautiful combination of a crisp and thin base cooked to perfection in the wood-burning oven, topped with fresh ingredients. If you’re a veggie then have the Rustica, a pizza toped with peppers, mushrooms, spinach, courgettes, aubergines and fresh mozzarella. If you fancy a meat option then try the Capricciosa with anchovies, Italian sausage, artichokes, olives, ham and fresh mozzarella.

You just can’t beat it when it comes to pizza at Rudy’s! These pizza are simple, delicious, fresh and quick! You can find Rudy’s on Castle Street and Bold Street, where you can enjoy the most delicious pizzas with freshly-made dough, double fermented for 24 hours, and then cooked for just 60 seconds! Keep your eye on the pizza specials board too as there are often creative flavours that change regularly.

The Book offers fresh handmade pizzas, cooked in its stone-bake oven, as well as a wide variety of small plates and salads. It’s located in West Derby, which is very close to lovely walks around Croxteth Hall and Country Park. There’s a whopping 13 different pizzas available, with vegan cheese available on request and a gluten-free base if required. Many of the pizzas have a unique twist like the ‘What the Duck’ with a hoisin base, roasted duck, spring onion, chili, cucumber and mozzarella, or the ‘Mexican Fajita Chicken’ with a tomato base, fajita style pulled chicken, red peppers, spring onions, fresh chillis, crushed nachos, and finished with chipotle mayo!

Hope Street Hotel has two delicious restaurants: The London Carriage Works and 1931. From 12 noon until 9pm, 1931 serves pizza, pasta, salads and sharing boards, where you can enjoy the open kitchen and watch your order being prepared by Head Chef, Vijay. 1931 takes inspiration from the trade routes that came through Liverpool in 1931. It has a staggering selection of 22 pizzas including two types of calzone, two white-based pizzas and a mixture of vegan, veggie and meat-based pizzas, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Located on Lark Lane, Al Dente is always busy (so make sure you book in advance!). It has a lovely open plan dining area with big windows, which makes it the perfect place to sit back and watch the hustle and bustle outside. The menu is Italian-based, serving a wide range of pasta, salads and pizza. It serves a selection of 12 pizzas, from a range of meat feasts to the brand new pesto margarita, so there’s something for everyone whether you are vegan, veggie or a meat eater.