Albuquerque, NM
For Pizza in Albuquerque, the local food press points to Giovanni's Pizzeria, Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown, and Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza. Picks from Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog. Updated July 2026.
Giovanni's Pizzeria · Albuquerque
Named New Mexico's pick for great pizza by USA Today and chosen best in Albuquerque by Albuquerque The Magazine, per Gil's Thrilling Blog. The Zito family, by way of Queens, turns out crisp, yeasty New York-style pies with a blistered char. A neighborhood pizzeria-and-subs counter that regulars have leaned on for years.
Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar Downtown · EDo
Handcrafted artisan pizzas and a strong wine list in an EDo space.
Golden Crown Panaderia · Old Town
A bakery turning out blue-corn and green-chile crust pizzas near Old Town.
Luigi's Restaurant & Pizzeria · North Valley
A North Valley Italian pizzeria that marked its 30th year in 2026, reviewed by Gil's Thrilling Blog, which counts its carne adovada pizza among New Mexico's best. Hand-tossed crusts carry both classic toppings and New Mexican twists like green chile and adovada. A family-run 4th Street room that pairs pizza with a fuller Italian menu.
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