By John Nassivera
The first evening of your Orlando vacation arrives, and your appetite is calling for an Italian dinner. After going over all the options for your favorite meals, pizza is declared the winner.
Rest assured that Orlando is anything but short on options for pizza. There’s nothing like a juicy and saucy slice to charge up after a long day of theme park adventures.
No matter what type of slice you’re craving or what types of toppings boost the flavors, O-Town has what you need to hit the spot.
Here is where you need to go for the best pizza in Orlando.
Key Takeaways
- Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza – Dr. Phillips
- Pizza Xtreme
- Flippers Pizza O-Town West
- Pie-Fection
- Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza
- Red Oven Pizza Bakery
- Lazy Moon Pizza
- Nuri’s Tavern
- Grab A Slice After Some Orlando Fun
Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza – Dr. Phillips
Thin-crust lovers dive into paradise at Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza – Dr. Phillips. Fresh ingredients imported from Italy bring the heart of the motherland to the senses.
The exquisite antipasti and salads are just the right starters to prepare your gang for the traditional Italian pies to come. From Claudio and Star Carlos pies to Marco and Vittoria, a meal at Mister 01 is all about Italian authenticity.
For the pizza lovers who are looking for a more familiar dining experience, there’s always the reliable pepperoni and meat lovers’ slices.
Complete a night out with that special someone with a smooth glass of wine for an Orlando dinner that offers an enchanting culinary trip to Italy.
Pizza Xtreme
The ultimate test of your love for pizza awaits at Pizza Xtreme in the form of the 28-inch Xtreme Challenge. If you manage to eat an entire 28-inch pizza within one hour, not only will your pizza be free, but you will cement your legacy with a picture on the wall of fame!
For those looking for a more casual dining experience, start the meal off with some bread sticks, garlic bread, and buffalo wings with a variety of dipping sauces to choose from. Salads are the way to go for those who want to start off light.
Bring your dream pizza to life by creating your own pie with a hefty list of toppings. Meat lovers can drown their pies with Italian sausage, bacon, and even hard-boiled eggs, while guests who prefer vegetables and fruits can add green peppers, fresh mushrooms, and fresh pineapples to their slices.
Is your appetite in the mood for Pizza Xtreme’s signature pies? There are always the meaty portions of The Carnivore, the scrumptious pyramid of The Whole 9 Yards, the Italian greatness of Xtreme Pepperoni, and the flavorsome healthfulness of Xtreme Veggie.
Flippers Pizza O-Town West
Fans of brick oven pizza can introduce friends and family to this variety at Flippers Pizza in O-Town West. A day spent at Orlando’s unique events and high-speed attractions is best followed by an evening of this restaurant’s handcrafted pizza goodness.
Broccoli Bianca and Mediterranean Chicken pies perfectly balance health with Italian grub. The Honey Badger and All Meat Pie bring saucy satisfaction to those who want to go all in on Pizza Night.
There’s always the option to build your own pie if you’re in the mood for a particular pizza escapade. Pies reach up to 16 inches, leaving plenty of room for creativity.
Make enough room for dessert to satisfy that sweet tooth with sugary wonders such as the Bacon Honey Buns, Marshmallow Treat, and Salted Caramel Cookie. From local craft beer to red or white wine, Flippers Pizza’s beverages bring the meal to a relaxing conclusion.
Pie-Fection
Are you curious about the competition for traditional Italian pizza? Look no further than Pie-Fection, where Portugues, Cuban, Greek, and Hawaiian pies take your taste buds on a global journey of culinary greatness.
Prepare for this delectable voyage with appetizers such as mozzarella sticks, carpaccio, and calabresa with onions. Pie-Fection’s calzones come in all shapes and sizes to make your Pizza Night one to remember.
There’s nothing like a slice of Sicilian, Mobster, Margherita, or Garlic and Olive Oil pizza to soothe the soul with the deliciousness of Italy. Veggie lovers sink into nirvana with Bono and Primavera pies.
The signature Pie-Fection pizza puts the greatness of steak, vinaigrette, Catupiry®, and oregano onto one pie. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn pizza into dessert, the Sweet Pizzas of Smores, Romeo and Juliet, Nutella, and John and Julie will have you looking at pizza a whole new, tasty way.
Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza
A day of shopping and entertainment at Disney Springs brings about a hunger that sometimes only pizza can quell. Enter Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, a paradise for fans of artisanal pies with simple ingredients.
Whether you stop by for lunch or dinner, Blaze’s signature pizzas are the refreshment you need for the rest of the day’s fun. Meat lovers can chow down on the Meat Eater while veggie lovers can enjoy a healthy pig-out with the Veg Out.
Challenge your tolerance for spicy pizza with the jalapenos, banana peppers, and spicy red sauce of Hot Link. The elegance of Italy calls with a helping slice of Red Vine.
The option to build your own pizza lets you and the fam show off your culinary creativity. A soothing bite of Blaze’s pizza goes perfectly with a view of Disney Springs fireworks to cap off the night.
Red Oven Pizza Bakery
Within the heart-pounding action of Universal Orlando Resort’s rides awaits a saucy refuel at Universal CityWalk’s Red Oven Pizza Bakery. Start with a light warm up through the Arugula, Caprese, and Classic Ceasar salads before taking your taste buds on a new rollercoaster.
Italian Meat is bliss for those with a carnivore’s appetite, and Stagione blends the flavors of ground beef, caramelized onions, and garlic aioli into one bite. For authentic Italian cravings, Spinaci and Margherita leave guests wanting more.
Red Oven’s Pizza Bianca options have something for everyone, including vegetarians with the savory Bianca and Pesto pies. The Roasted Chicken pie is packed with delectable protein, and the Prosciutto & Arugula pie brings a taste of Italy to your Orlando getaway.
End the meal with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies paired with refreshing draft beers or refined red and white wine. With the evening ending revitalized, anticipation builds for another day of Universal’s adventures.
Lazy Moon Pizza
The more the merrier, and that goes especially for the enormous pies of Lazy Moon Pizza. Pies spanning from 20 inches to 30 inches are a delicious challenge best shared with friends and family.
Meat and veggie lovers can throw their favorite toppings onto pies to bring the best of both worlds together. Artichokes, bell peppers, pickled pink onions, and sauteed mushrooms team up with BBQ baked chicken, birria beef, ham, and mojo pork for a healthy and hefty evening of pizza.
The Lazy Faves bring variety to your dining experience, from the sauciness of the Jason’s Mom’s Slice to the vegan haven of the Uptown Slice. Protein stacks along the Meaty McMeatface Slice, while the Down Home Slice brings BBQ goodness to your pie.
You can’t go wrong with dipping sauce for pizza, and Lazy Moon is anything but short on options. From blue cheese and Jason’s Mom to marinara and Lazy Homemade Hot Honey, every bite is a parade of flavor.
Nuri’s Tavern
While a good ol’ plain slice of pizza can be a delightful pick-me-up, the right toppings hit the spot on another level. Lunch and dinner at Nuri’s Tavern treats you to a feast of toppings featuring your favorites and new ones to add to your top-tier list.
Sweet sausage, meatballs, and pecorino come together for a satisfying helping of the Red Base menu’s Meat X3. Double Pepp is a pepperoni fan’s dream, and Vodka pies treat the senses to Italian flair.
Prepare for the sauciness of Pepperoni & Jalapeno slices with a stack of napkins for the gang. If you’re in the mood for the White Base menu, the Classic, Mushroom, Broccoli, and Sausage pies are here for a filling evening.
The stimulating taste of Nuri’s Tavern’s pizza is matched only by the restaurant’s decorous cocktails, such as Iced Espresso Martini, Old Man Fashion, Sangria, and Pineapple Margarita. Red, white, and rose wines also quench the thirst brought to life by heated and savory slices.
Grab A Slice After Some Orlando Fun
What day doesn’t get a boost with some pizza, especially a day spent at the iconic attractions of Orlando?
Pizza lovers can rest assured that there is a unique haven of Italian cuisine around every corner of O-Town. No matter what type or size of pie you’re looking for, we’ve got the goods.
Stack your pies with meats and veggies for a meal that balances flavor and nutrition. The right starters, beverages, and desserts bring the occasion full circle for your appetite.
If you’re staying at Rosen Plaza and can’t wait to get your hands on a slice, there’s always Rosen’s Perfect Pizza. Place your order, and our appetizing, handcrafted, wheat crust pizza arrives at your doorstep while you stay at any Rosen hotel.
Book your next vacation with Rosen Plaza today and plan your pizza expedition with Orlando’s best.
