The 13 Best Pizzas Ever Seen On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

Have you

ever

had bacon and clam pizza? Flatbread with bacon and duck? Keep watching to see the

best

pizzas

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seen

on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" and how close they can be to you! Our list begins on the West Coast at one of Southern California's most popular pizzerias, Pizzeria Luigi in San Diego. With several outposts throughout the city, these slice slingers have legitimate Italian roots: Their owner, Luigi Agostini, was born in Italy but immigrated to the state to make a name for himself. Since opening in 2004, it's built a loyal following who keep coming back for its brilliantly executed New York City-style pizza...and it's not just the guests who keep coming back.

In fact, the counter service ad has appeared on Triple D a whopping three times. What sets Pizzeria Luigi apart from the rest of the local competition? The pies here are served thin, as a classic New York-style pizza should be, and absolutely humongous. Menu favorites include the "Crime Scene" pizza with ricotta, meatballs and marinara dots, and the "Sports Bar," which is a baked potato-style pizza, but it was the El Diablo pizza that caught Guy Fieri's attention. This spicy option combines diced pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, red onion, jalapeno, crushed red peppers, sriracha, and hot sauce for a fire-breathing good time.

Located in the small town of Junction City, Oregon, Junkyard Extreme Burgers and Brats is the most popular restaurant in town; It is also the only restaurant in town. With a downright wild and crazy menu, you can only imagine Guy had a great time here. "Extreme" is in their title, so you already know they do things the right way, or maybe so wrong that it has to be right? We're talking quarter-pound sausages served a dozen different ways, including a classic New York with stone-ground mustard, sauerkraut, and onion. What is fried cheese, you ask? These aren't mozzarella sticks, but rather their wildly creative take on crustless pizza made, you guessed it, of cheese. "Look at that.

Fried cheese? There's nothing better." It was his signature burger, The Big Block, that surprised Guy with a monstrous pound of meat and a cup full of cheese. When we headed to Baltimore, we were looking for one thing: seafood! If you're looking for your seafood and pizza fix in one place, look no further than Joe's Squared. This neighborhood bar is a local haven serving the

best

slice of square pizza in town using only the freshest ingredients. The base is made from a 200-year-old starter dough and then the

pizzas

are sent to the anthracite oven, where they are roasted to perfection at 900 degrees.

It's art, y'all. When Fieri made the pilgrimage to Joe's Squared, he brought along a very special friend: local celebrity, Duff "Ace of Cakes" Goldman. The two were captivated by the restaurant's fried ravioli. Guy also tried the local bacon and clams, which remain a house favorite. This unique pizza offering combines roasted garlic cream with clams, maple-smoked bacon, sweet onion, fresh mozzarella, Romano, Asiago and oregano. Listen to Duff and Guy. Joe's Squared is a must-see when visiting the "City of Enchantment." Denver, Colorado, is known for many things, from its rich mountain air to its bustling cocktail scene. He also has the claim to fame of leaving the charlatan that is Guy Fieri almost speechless.

That all happened when he visited Fat Sully's. The pizzeria literally serves a huge, hand-made New York-style pizza with a whopping 26 inches in diameter. Now with locations in Kansas City, Missouri and Colorado Springs, it was the original location Fieri made the trip to. A man who has

seen

a lot in his time was taken aback when he came face to face with his pizza. He proclaimed, "I honestly have to say that that's not only the biggest pizza we've ever filmed on Triple D, and regardless of the size, it's one of the best pizzas." Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this neighborhood spot is the brainchild of Ann Kim, an acclaimed chef and winner of the 2019 James Beard "Best Chef in the Midwest." When you're here, you're family, and that's the kind of atmosphere which Kim continues to culminate.

This modern pizzeria prepares very good wood-fired pizzas, with some Korean inspirations and an outstanding world-class wine list. The cornerstone of the restaurant is a Le Panyol oven imported from France using clay and dating back to the 16th century. On his visit to Triple D, Fieri ended up trying three of his signature pizzas: My Sha-Roni, Lazy ZaZa, and Sunnyside. - and all three were a total success. He was particularly dazzled by the Lazy ZaZa, which includes kimchi, Korean sausage, serrano pepper, chili glaze, and soy and sesame. "'Get naked'. Is that a threat or a promise?" "Oh, it's a conversation starter." More than 10 years later and with a few location changes along the way, Naked City Pizza continues to delight its loyal Las Vegas fans with the ultimate sin: decadent pizza.

Naked City launched in 2009 as a hot dog cart that quickly gained a following, which would lead them to become a sandwich shop in the parking lot of the beloved Dino's bar. Location changes, new leases and the pandemic aside, business is good. We can only assume that Fieri took the opportunity to get off the Strip and visit this place. He was a big fan of Guinea cake. The Sicilian-style pizza wowed him with its rich, creamy white garlic sauce topped with meatballs, spinach, mozzarella and ricotta. He even took them to two specialties: “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” including “Vegas Great” and “Best of Pizza.” They sure hit the jackpot!

Located in south Minneapolis, Broder's Cucina Italiana's roots run deep. The family-run restaurant, which features a deli and Italian groceries, has been in operation for four decades serving homemade Italian dishes to a crowd of loyal locals. Pasta is made fresh daily with nearly two dozen different types of pasta and risotto. It's a labor of love for a multi-generational operation that prides itself on using only the highest quality ingredients. It was New York-style pizza that brought Fieri to the neighborhood spot. On his visit, he sampled a multitude of selections from the menu that reads like a "best of Italy" list, but completely devoured their classic pizza slices along with their homemade fettuccine with classic Emilia Romagna meat sauce. .

Viewers agreed, because hungry viewers flocked to the restaurant after it aired to try what Fieri had. New Jersey is the home of Piccini's wood-fired brick-oven pizza. Located in the tourist mecca of Ocean City, this homey, cash-only restaurant serves a variety of our favorite Italian dishes, including pasta and, of course, pizza. Run by a husband and wife duo who are former educators, the spot is known for its line of more than 30 gourmet and classic wood-fired and brick-oven pizzas. On Guy's visit to the Jersey seaside town, he opted for a classic chicken and farfalle with vodka sauce and a not-so-classic take on pizza: his bacon cheeseburger pie.

Although it's a bit out there, it somehow works. A ketchup and mustard base is topped with grated American and Colby jack cheese, ground beef, bacon, confetti pickles and onion. This is just the beginning of his wild creations that also include a potato skin pie and taco pizza. For more than 70 years, The Original Vito & Nick's Pizzeria has wowed Chicago with its cookie-shaped thin crust pizza, using the same family recipe to this day. The must-try here is undoubtedly their Italian version of beef on a pizza, an ode to their old days as a sandwich shop. Their version of the classic sandwich that originated in the city is very close to the original, with tender slices of beef made in-house from a family recipe.

It's so popular that they typically serve more than 65 Italian beef pizzas per hour on any given day. During Guy's visit, he came to enjoy this signature pie and breakfast pizza: a classic cheese pizza topped with egg and fried pepperoni. The highlight of the visit may have been the privileged view of his large staff working effortlessly in a packed kitchen during the height of service. The next place is called Pastabilities and is located in upstate New York in Syracuse. In operation since the early 1980s, the contemporary dining room feels homey thanks to its brick-adorned decor. With Italian-American food as a focus, you can snack on a selection of their homemade pasta dishes topped with any number of homemade sauces, including their famous spicy tomato oil and fresh vegan basil pesto.

When looking to choose an appetizer, it's the duck and bacon flatbread pizza that has put this place on the map. It all starts with a flatbread crust that is made in-house at their bakery across the street. That crust is then topped with house-cured smoked duck bacon, aged Humboldt Fog goat cheese, mozzarella, tart cherries, shallots, cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of pomegranate. "It's probably one of the best duck dishes I've ever had." Pinky G's may be located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, but they see no limits to their geography in bringing their award-winning, hand-made New York-style pizzas to the masses.

They're even available nationwide through Goldbelly in case the pizza craving strikes. This local hangout serves comfort food in a laid-back tavern-like atmosphere. Their pizzas are not so ordinary with unique toppings and classic versions, such as the Funky Chicken with fresh basil pesto, shredded mozzarella, ricotta, roasted chicken, artichoke hearts and red onion. How big a fan is Fieri since she featured the award-winning ad 3 times on his show? She even created her own pizza, aptly named Guy's Pie, which combines garlic oil, shredded mozzarella, ricotta cheese, crumbled blue cheese, grilled chicken, shredded pepperoni and is topped with hot sauce and blue cheese dressing.

Her most recent appearance in the "Triple D" takeout edition featured Guy and his son, Hunter, attempting to make her famous pepperoni and Stromboli sausage from scratch. At Hops & Pie in Denver, Colorado, it's all about the two best things in life coming together in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, all thanks to a husband and wife duo who gave up their roles in fine dining. for something a little more relaxed. The entire made-from-scratch menu is expertly paired with craft beers, including 22 constantly rotating beer taps. In addition to the standout smoked meats, industry veterans serve pizza in a variety of styles, including Detroit, bread, traditional and even gluten-free.

What dish caught Mr. Fieri's attention? The beer braised brisket pizza took him completely by surprise. This delicious pizza is loaded with brisket that is brined for up to 10 days before being braised in a beer mixture for 5 hours. So how did she value this unique concoction in his eyes? He believed the dough was "remarkable" and that the combination and layers of flavors were "dynamite." What more could you ask for from a glowing review? At Carluccio's Coal Fired Pizza in Northfield, just twenty minutes from Atlantic City, it's all about the options. In addition to a standard Jersey-style crust, they also offer flatbread, New York-style or Sicilian, all cooked to perfection in their 1,000+ degree charcoal pizza oven.

If that wasn't overwhelming enough, the family-owned and operated establishment also offers a great selection of specialty pastas. Can't decide what to order? Go to Guy and buy his famous Grandma's pie, a house favorite. This thicker crust pizza is topped with a chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, homemade mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and oregano. Trust us. You can't go wrong with anything you order at this South Jersey institution. Check out one of our newest videos right here! Plus, more Mashed videos about your favorite food shows will be coming soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and press the bell so you don't miss a single one.