Finding the best pizza in Winter Garden is a tasty problem to have. Downtown has coal-fired and wood-fired ovens. There are New York, Sicilian and Detroit styles. And out in Hamlin you can build your own pie. Here are our five favorite pizza spots, with addresses and hours from each shop's own website.
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1. AJ's Pizza Joint
AJ's Pizza Joint is our top pick. It sits at 42 W. Plant St. in downtown Winter Garden. The dough ferments for three days, which gives the crust great flavor and chew.
You can pick from Brooklyn, Sicilian and Detroit-style pizzas. Get a Detroit-style square if you love crispy, cheesy edges. AJ's is open 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday to Thursday, and 11 AM to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
2. Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza
Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza cooks 12-inch pies in a coal-fired oven. Each one is finished with roasted garlic olive oil and fresh basil. You will find it inside Plant Street Market at 426 W. Plant St.
Hours are 11:30 AM to 8 PM Monday, 11:30 AM to 9 PM Tuesday to Thursday, 11:30 AM to 10 PM Friday, 11 AM to 10 PM Saturday and 11 AM to 8 PM Sunday. The market has lots of seats, so it is easy with a group.
3. Mangoni Italian Market Pizza
Mangoni Italian Market Pizza bakes wood-fired pizza at 251 Tremaine St., just off Plant Street. The dough is made in-house every day and rests for 24 hours. The tomato sauce is made from scratch with Italian tomatoes, fresh basil and sea salt.
It is a nice sit-down spot for a date or a family dinner. You can reserve a table by calling 321-291-8866.
4. Giovanni's Pizzeria
Giovanni's Pizzeria is a neighborhood pizza shop at 13770 W. Colonial Dr., Suite 160. It is famous for half-and-half pizza, so two people can share one pie with two different sets of toppings.
It is open 11 AM to 9 PM Monday to Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9 PM Sunday. Call (407) 656-0032 for pickup.
5. The Pizza Press
The Pizza Press is our pick in Hamlin, close to Horizon West. It is at 16406 New Independence Pkwy. You build your own pizza with fresh toppings, so picky eaters can get just what they want.
It is open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM. Call (407) 395-8418 to order ahead.
Quick picks by need
Best overall: AJ's Pizza Joint, with dough that ferments for three days.
Best for Detroit-style: AJ's Pizza Joint, which also makes Brooklyn and Sicilian pies.
Best coal-fired: Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza.
Best for scratch sauce: Mangoni, which rests its dough for 24 hours.
Best for picky eaters: Giovanni's, which will make half-and-half pies.
Best in Hamlin: The Pizza Press, open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Plan your pizza night
Pizza is the easiest family dinner around. Call ahead for big orders on Friday nights, since that is when most kitchens are busiest.
Eating downtown? Grab a pie on Plant Street, then walk to dessert. Our best ice cream list has several stops within a few blocks.
How we picked the best pizza in Winter Garden
We looked at the crust first. Then sauce, toppings and how easy the place is for a family or a date. We only list spots that are open now, and we checked each one's own site for hours the day we wrote this.
Pizza night tips
Downtown on a Friday? Go before 6 PM, or plan for a wait.
Park for free in the downtown garage and walk to Plant Street.
Make it a full night with our This Weekend event guide.
Feeding a crowd on a budget? See our Cheap Eats guide.
FAQ
Where is the best pizza in Winter Garden FL?
Our top pick is AJ's Pizza Joint at 42 W. Plant St. It uses a three-day dough and serves Brooklyn, Sicilian and Detroit-style pizza.
Is there coal-fired pizza in Winter Garden?
Yes. Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza is inside Plant Street Market at 426 W. Plant St.
Where can I get wood-fired pizza in downtown Winter Garden?
Mangoni Italian Market Pizza at 251 Tremaine St. bakes wood-fired pizza and takes reservations.
Which Winter Garden pizza place is open late?
AJ's Pizza Joint is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Which Winter Garden pizza place does half-and-half pies?
Giovanni's will make half-and-half pizzas, which is great for families who can't agree.
Where is The Pizza Press in Winter Garden?
It is at 16406 New Independence Pkwy. in Hamlin and is open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM.
More local guides: Ocoee, Windermere and our Hidden Gems.
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