Worcester, Massachusetts, boasts a pizza landscape as diverse as the city itself: classic Greek pies, red-sauced New England tavern pizzas, and modern Neapolitan and Sicilian specialties.
From campus delivery favorites to date-night destinations, these five pizzerias top the city’s list for 2025.
1. Wonder Bar Restaurant
An iconic neighborhood tavern since 1922, Wonder Bar’s pizza is a Worcester original: thin, crispy, and charred, with a house sauce that’s tangy and slightly sweet.
“The Special” (pepperoni, green pepper, sausage, mushrooms) and the “Meat Lovers” are must-tries.
Its classic dive bar ambiance is perfect for a casual slice with a cold beer.
2. Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern
Known for creative, wood-fired brick oven pizzas, Peppercorn’s pairs well-charred, chewy dough with both classic and gourmet toppings.
Try their “Four Cheese” blend or the roasted garlic and prosciutto pie.
Their craft beer selection and lively, large dining room make it a choice for groups and pizza-loving foodies alike.
3. Corner Grille
A beloved Greek-style pizzeria, Corner Grille serves slightly thicker, buttery crusts and a rich, herby tomato sauce.
Their “Bianca” (white) and “House Special” pies are city legends, and their slice counter keeps things quick for busy families and students.
The bright mural-filled interior is filled with Worcester charm.
4. Volturno Pizza Napoletana
Volturno transports diners to Naples with true Neapolitan pies cooked in a blistering-hot, imported oven.
The “Salsiccia” (fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, mozzarella) and “Margherita” are highlights, and antipasti and wine make it a full meal. The sleek, rustic-industrial space draws a lively dinner crowd.
5. Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice
Beloved by Holy Cross and WPI crowds for their walk-up window and late-night hours, Antonio’s serves massive, thin NY-style slices with every topping imaginable—buffalo chicken, eggplant, tortellini, and more.
Hearty, affordable, and always ready for a quick lunch or post-bar feast, Antonio’s is as Worcester as it gets.
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