There’s just something about pizza. Eat it with friends and it’s the centerpiece of a social gathering. Eat it alone – even the frozen kind – and it’s a warm hug of familiarity. Tulsa creates homes for that feeling, from neighborhood joints serving pizza just like they did in 1980 to trendy spots that are pushing the boundaries of what should be on a pizza.
We compiled the Flyer staff’s favorite places to grab a full pie to share with friends, family or even yourself. Here’s where we suggest.
Bohemian Pizzeria, 818 E. 3rd St.
If you’re looking for woodfire pizza, Bohemian is the place for you. My colleague said this is a good place for “fun vibes.” The toppings are solid and the crust is chewy and wood-fired (hint: ask them to keep it in the oven a little too long). But the centerpiece of Bohemian is its patio. It’s a great patio — so nice that you forget you’re on East Third Street.
Dante’s Woodfire, 2113 E. Admiral Blvd.
Dante’s Woodfire is a solid choice if you want that smoky, fast-cooked flavor. The dough is the star here, with a slight sourness. According to my colleague, “the margherita here is the GOAT.” The popular truck, located in Tulsa’s Kendall-Whittier neighborhood, also offers unique pizzas such as the spicy Hot Boi.
JC’s Pizza, 2911 S. Harvard Ave.
If you’re up late and craving pizza, JC’s Pizza in midtown stays open until 4 a.m. It’s never the place that comes to mind first, but it’s always the place you end up at when you want to cap a night of making trouble with an inappropriate amount of melted cheese, which is the feature of so many of their pizzas.
La Roma, 6027 S. Sheridan Road
Longtime south Tulsa staple La Roma Pizzeria offers all types of pies and Mediterranean food. Toppings are solid and cheese makes up an approximate 80% of the cheese-sauce ratio. The crust is thick, almost cakey. But this is a definitively local place; one of our staff members calls it: “The pizza south Tulsans grew up on.”
LoFi, 1301 E. 15th St.
LoFi Pizza & Wine Listening Bar is Tulsa’s home for unique pizzas. Brought to you by the folks who founded Lowood Modern Woodfire, LoFi has high-quality ingredients combined in unique ways. Multiple of my coworkers hailed this as their favorite place to grab a slice. It’s a little noisy and a lot hip. The only downside is the limited number of tables, which often puts random patrons together at the community table.
Savastano’s, 10441 S. Regal Blvd.
Known for its authentic Chicago-style pizza, Savastano’s serves deep dish pizza. It’s also the most divisive pizza on this list. Chicago deep dish is a love-it-or-hate-it and Savastano’s pie is a (delicious) polarizer with its tomato topping that covers everything and a deep dish crust that’s thick — and tasty, depending on who you ask.
Tortoise, 1502 E. 6th St.
Located in an Airstream trailer located on the patio of Nothing’s Left Brewery, Tortoise’s crust is made entirely from sourdough. And it’s delicious. Sometimes they get backed up by kitchen demand from the brewery, though. “Worth it,” a colleague says. “Just don’t go when you’re starving.”
Minuteman Pizza Parlor, 7 W. 41st St., Sand Springs
West side pride! If you’re looking for thin crust pizza, Minuteman Pizza Parlor is where you should go, especially if you want that thin, very crispy crust edge that’s reminiscent of when pizza first came to Middle America in buffets. The parlor has been serving Sand Springs since 1970 — and, judging by the love for this hometown spot, will continue for years to come.
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