Every pizza aficionado thinks they know where to get the best pie. While there are numerous cities in the U.S. that are known for having the best pizza places around, celebrities often look out of the country for their pizza needs. But that's not to say that they themselves don't have strong opinions about whether New York or Chicago has better pies.
Many stars like Kim Kardashian, Jimmy Kimmel, and David Beckham have been spotted at established pizza joints in New York City. And given the history of the esteemed pizza pie, these places have to be impressive. And celebs don't need a guide to the best pizza places in New York, or anywhere else, like the rest of us do. Which is why we turn to them for advice.
Without further ado, here are the best pizza joints in Italy, London, New York, and other major cities, according to stars.
10 Beyonce Loves Il Pizzaiuolo In Firenze, Italy
Pizza is very different in Italy. For instance, there are several pizza toppings that you'll never find in the country of Italy while some are considered absolutely essential. Perhaps, this is what makes pizza in Italy so special, aside from the illustrious history it has there. While this list could certainly be filled with Italian pizza joints, we chose Il Pizzaiolo, where Beyonce visited in May 2015. Queen B had half a la vera pizza Napoletana at the Napoli style pizza restaurant in the city of Firenze. According to TripAdvisor, the highly regarded pizza joint has large portions, a variety of vegan options, and is also known for its delicious seafood.
9 Shay Mitchell Loves Purgatory Pizza In Los Angeles, California
Judging by this picture, gorgeous Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell may like Purgatory Pizza in Downtown Los Angeles a little too much. Purgatory Pizza is in the Boyle Heights neighborhood where old meets new and vegan pizza meets spicy goat. Yes, that means Purgatory has a large vegan selection, although it's far from exclusively that. Purgatory Pizza opened its doors in 2007 with a mission to provide quality, thin-crust pizza that's made fresh with an assortment of made-from-scratch-ingredients. While you can get calzones, salads, and sandwiches there, they are known for their pizza which is made with the highest quality mozzarella around.
8 Lily James and Matt Smith Love Pizza East In London, England
Mamma Mia's Lily James and her Doctor Who boyfriend, Matt Smith, showed off some PDA while snacking on pizza in London, England. The two were at the famed Pizza East which has three locations in the city. According to their website, the pizza place specializes in rustic hand-made pizzas plus seasonal wood oven-cooked dishes, as well as gorgeous antipasti. Reviewers on TripAdvisor seem to agree with these two British stars as the reviews are generally very favorable. Clearly, Pizza East manages to capture the Italian flavor as well as provide costumers with a comfortable environment.
7 Kim Kardashian Loves Pellegrino's Pizza Bar & Restaurant in Southampton, New York
Due to the high volume of superstars vacationing in the Hamptons, there are several notable pizza places out there despite the more famous ones located in the city of New York. One of the most established pizza places in The Hamptons is Pellegrino's Pizza Bar and Restaurant, which is located in the Southhampton district. According to Galuxsee, Kim Kardashian has been spotted there eating their fantastic pizza which is cooked in an 800-degree wood-fired oven for a total of 60 seconds. So, the pizza is fresh and served very hot.
6 Selena Gomez Loves Antico Pizza In Atlanta, Georgia
Selina Gomez loves Antico Pizza in Atlanta, Georgia so much that she even joined the kitchen staff to pump out a few pies. According to Galuxsee, she's not the only major star who loves the family-owned joint. Ed Sheeran, Usher, Shay Mitchell, and Rita Ora have all been spotted eating there. While there tends to be a wait for seating, and some reviewers on TripAdvisor claim that the pizza is a tad expensive, the reviews are very positive. The restaurant is located near Georgia Tech and is known for its brick-oven pies, BYOB, and communal seating.
5 David Beckham And Liv Tyler Love Lucali In Brooklyn, New York
There's no shortage of superb pizza joints in New York and the Five Burroughs. In fact, some say that they have the best pizza in the world. According to Galuxsee, former soccer star and model David Beckham appears to be one of them as he claims that the pizza at Lucali in Brooklyn is "wow-worthy." David's son, Brooklyn, Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, and Lord of the Rings' Liv Tyler are all big fans of both Lucali's dinner menu (including their lobster tails) but also their dessert pizzas such as their Nutella pie. Those eager to try this restaurant should know that a location also exists in Miami, Florida.
4 Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, And Kathryn Hahn Loves Gino's East In Chicago, Illinois
While promoting A Bad Moms Christmas, co-stars Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell chowed down on classic Chicago deep-dish pizza from Gino's East. According to Galuxsee, all three of them are big fans of Chicago deep-dish, therefore it's no surprise they went for Gino's. After all, it's one of the most established pizza places in the Windy City even though there are other locations across the country. According to their website, Gino's East specializes in using tomatoes that are vine-ripe from California and the highest-quality of cheese possible for their 50-year plus recipes.
3 Lea Michele And Emma Roberts Love Slice Pizzeria In New Orleans, Louisiana
Lea Michele and Emma Roberts have had to fly down to New Orleans, Lousiana for multiple productions as well as for vacations. And while there, they've visited Slice Pizzeria, according to Galuxsee. Due to their popularity, there's a total of three Slice Pizzeria locations in New Orleans. Reviewers on TripAdvisor rave about the quality ingredients that the small, family-friendly chain uses. They also like that the locations are completely unpretentious and spend their time focusing on just how good their pizza is versus pomp and circumstance.
2 Tony Hawk Loves Pie-Sci In Detroit, Michigan
Tony Hawk loves Detroit, Michigan, and Detroit, Michigan loves him. That's why its most famous pizza place, Pie-Sci, decided to honor him with his very own pizza. The inventive pizza place is all about interesting, name-grabbing, and creatively avant-garde pizzas. Reviewers on TripAdvisor love their Vegan Nacho Mama, build-your-own pie option, and rotating menu of meat-based pizzas. This place is not only good for quality pizza with some flare, but also for their Instagram-worthy pies.
1 Jimmy Kimmel Loves Di Fara Pizza In Brooklyn, New York
As his best friend Howard Stern always jokes, Jimmy Kimmel doesn't seem to know where he's from. He claims to be A Vegas boy, A New Jersey native, and from Brooklyn. Regardless of the confusion, he does know where to get the best pizza in Brooklyn, according to Galuxsee. Di Fara Pizza is easily one of the most famous pizza joints in the entire state. The New York Times even claimed it is "one of the most acclaimed and sought-after pizza shops in New York City." Late chef Anthony Bourdain said it was "the best of the best." And everyone on TripAdvisor and Yelp seems to agree.