Best Pizza in Baytown, TX: Pizzerias by Style

Baytown has eight pizzerias worth knowing about, covering every style from a foldable New York slice to an all-you-can-eat buffet. The Garth Road corridor alone has four of them within a mile of each other. The top-rated independent is Pizza Bella & Pasta, which makes its dough and sauce fresh every morning; the veteran of the bunch is Antonio’s Italian Grill, a family restaurant open since 1988.

For comparison with the wider metro, see our guide to the best pizza in Houston.

What counts as Baytown for this guide

We’re including the Baytown city proper and its adjacent postal zones 77520, 77521, 77522, and 77523. That covers the Garth Road commercial corridor, the West Baker Road area near San Jacinto Hospital, and the FM 1409 corridor to the east. We left out Houston’s East End and the Channelview area.

The quick list

• Best fresh-dough independent: Pizza Bella & Pasta (3614 Garth Rd)
• Best NY-style slice: Brooklyn Pizzeria (5010 Garth Rd)
• Oldest in town: Antonio’s Italian Grill & Seafood — open since 1988
• Best with a craft beer: Pipeline Grill (4601 Garth Rd)
• Best mom-and-pop: Buck’s Pizza (Eagle Dr)
• Best for groups with picky eaters: MOD Pizza (6360 Garth Rd)
• Best for families on a budget: Cicis Pizza (4508 Garth Rd)
• Best for the signature Calizone: Simple Simon’s Pizza (FM 1409)

How we chose

Every pizzeria on this list was confirmed currently open via its own official website or official location page as of October 2026. Each had to serve pizza on-premises (not delivery-only). We left out the major national chains with no dine-in identity (Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Papa John’s, Little Caesars) and Roma Ristorante Italiano, which had conflicting open/closed signals as of publication. Count this as 8 verified picks.

New York–style: Brooklyn Pizzeria

5010 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521 · [brooklynpizzeria.com](https://www.bkpizzeria.com/brooklyn-pizzeria-baytown/)

Brooklyn Pizzeria is the Houston-area family-owned chain that built its name on one promise: 100% authentic NY-style pies, made fresh. The Baytown location on Garth Road opened in April 2018 and follows the same playbook as the other five Houston-area locations — hand-tossed dough, classic NY sauce, and a foldable slice. A cauliflower crust option is available. They also do calzones, pasta, and wings.

If you want a NY-style fold and you want it fast, this is your call. Hours typically run 11am–10pm daily; check the official site before you go.

What to order: Classic NY-style pie or build your own.

Fresh-dough independent: Pizza Bella & Pasta

3614 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521 · [pizzabellaofbaytown.com](https://www.pizzabellaofbaytown.com/)

Pizza Bella makes its dough and sauce from scratch every morning, and the consistency shows: it holds a 4.9 out of 5 on Slice, one of the highest ratings for any pizza shop in the area. The Red Margherita — fresh mozzarella, chopped basil, plum tomato sauce — is the most-cited order. If you want something louder, the Big & Cheesy Pepperoni is described by the shop as “massive, massive, massive amount of pepperoni with extra cheese.” Counter-service, no-frills. The pizza is the reason to go.

Hours typically run 10am–10pm.

What to order: Red Margherita for the classic; Big & Cheesy Pepperoni if you want volume.

Italian-American dining room: Antonio’s Italian Grill & Seafood

2727 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 77521 · [antoniositaliangrill.com](https://www.antoniositaliangrill.com/baytown-menu)

Antonio’s is the oldest pizza restaurant on this list. The Di Meo family started it in 1988, originally on Center Street in Deer Park, and the current Baytown location has kept the same family recipes going for over 35 years — making it a long-running fixture in the Italian-American dining scene east of Houston. That kind of staying power in the restaurant business is genuinely rare.

The setup here is sit-down Italian dining — complimentary fresh salad and bread with every meal, Italian music, an intimate atmosphere — rather than a pizza-first shop. But the hand-tossed pies are the real draw: 100% real mozzarella, available in 12-inch and 16-inch, with a gourmet toppings list that includes feta, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled shrimp, and an Alfredo sauce option. The Tuscany Pizza (feta, grilled chicken, spinach) and the Romana Pizza (Alfredo sauce, spinach, chicken, fresh mozzarella) are the two to order if you’ve never been. The lasagna and salmon get strong marks if you want something beyond pizza.

Hours typically 11am–9pm; closed Mondays. Check the official site before you go.

What to order: Tuscany or Romana pizza. Add the lasagna if the table can handle it.

Gastropub brick oven: Pipeline Grill

4601 Garth Rd Suite 100, Baytown, TX 77521 · [pipelinegrill.com](https://pipelinegrill.com/)

Pipeline Grill is the restaurant that keeps winning “Baytown’s Best Restaurant,” and it happens to put a brick oven pizza program alongside gourmet burgers, wings, and an extensive Texas craft beer tap list. The food is a step above typical pub fare. For a night out in Baytown where pizza comes alongside a proper beer and maybe a burger, this is the move. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays and a happy hour program with frozen drinks round out the calendar.

Hours typically 11am–9pm daily. Check before going.

What to order: Brick oven pizza and whatever is live on the craft beer tap. The burgers are strong enough to add as a second order.

American mom-and-pop: Buck’s Pizza

11540 Eagle Dr, Baytown, TX 77523 · second location at 10403 Eagle Dr · [buckspizza.com](https://buckspizza.com)

Buck’s is a mom-and-pop franchise with two locations in the 77523 zip code, which makes it the most accessible stop if you’re coming from the west on I-10 or heading out the FM 1409 corridor. The dough is made fresh daily; the menu runs hand-tossed and thin crust. The salad bar uses hand-cut fresh vegetables, which is worth noting at this price point. Google reviewers consistently call the staff friendly and the prices fair — it holds a 4.4 out of 5 across nearly 500 reviews.

Hours: Mon–Thu 10:30am–9pm; Fri–Sat 10:30am–9:30pm.

What to order: Buck’s Deluxe (pepperoni, onion, mushroom, sausage, green pepper) or Buck’s Five Meats. The salad bar is worth a trip through.

Fast-casual build-your-own: MOD Pizza

6360 Garth Rd Suite 150, Baytown, TX 77521 · [modpizza.com](https://locations.modpizza.com/usa/tx/baytown/6360-garth-rd)

MOD is the fast-casual answer for groups where everyone wants something different. Every pizza is an individual 11-inch, built from scratch in front of you and baked in about three minutes. You pay one flat price regardless of how many toppings you load on. For a mixed group with varying preferences or dietary needs, the unlimited build-your-own format removes the negotiation. The Tristan (red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage) is a solid default if you don’t want to make decisions.

Hours typically 10:30am–10pm; Thu–Sat until 11pm. Check the official site.

What to order: Build your own, or try the Tristan as a baseline.

All-you-can-eat buffet: Cicis Pizza

4508 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521 · [cicis.com](https://www.cicis.com/locations/tx-baytown-4508-garth-rd)

Cicis is the budget move for families. The all-you-can-eat buffet rotates continuously: classic pies, specialty pies (BBQ chicken, pepperoni, mac and cheese), pasta, salad, and dessert pizza. It’s the easiest call for parents with young kids or anyone who wants quantity over craft. Weekday lunch tends to see the fastest rotation. Hours typically 11am–10pm daily.

What to order: The buffet. Arrive during peak hours for the freshest rotation.

Signature Calizone: Simple Simon’s Pizza

12726 FM 1409 Rd, Baytown, TX 77523 · [simplesimonspizza.com](https://simplesimonspizza.com/)

Simple Simon’s is a regional franchise (founded in Oklahoma) with a signature item you won’t find anywhere else in Baytown: the Original Calizone, a trademarked calzone-pizza hybrid that has built a real local following. If you’re driving through the FM 1409 corridor, this is worth a stop for that alone. The Cheeseburger Pizza has its own consistent local fanbase. They also offer a 30-inch pie called the Beast for groups who want the spectacle, and keto and cauliflower crust options.

Note: the former Simple Simon’s on Highway 146 in Baytown is permanently closed. The FM 1409 location at 77523 is the active one.

Hours: typically 11am–9pm; check the official site before you go.

What to order: Original Calizone (their signature); Cheeseburger Pizza if you want the local favorite.

Save this: the Garth Road pizza run

Four of the eight pizzerias on this list sit on Garth Road in Baytown. If you want to try two or three in one trip, this is the natural route:

1. Start at Pizza Bella & Pasta (3614 Garth Rd) for a fresh-dough Red Margherita or a Big & Cheesy Pepperoni to share.
2. Head a few blocks up to Brooklyn Pizzeria (5010 Garth Rd) for a NY-style fold and compare the two.
3. End at Pipeline Grill (4601 Garth Rd) for a pint and a brick oven pie from Baytown’s most-awarded restaurant.

If you’re continuing east on FM 1409, add Simple Simon’s for the Original Calizone. Don’t drive between stops after drinking — use a rideshare or designate a driver. Antonio’s on West Baker Road works better as a standalone dinner than a route stop.

More to do near Baytown

Baytown sits about 25 miles east of downtown Houston on I-10. After pizza, the Kemah Boardwalk is roughly 20 minutes south on Highway 146. For more east-of-Houston day ideas, our day trips from Houston guide covers the region. For the broader Houston pizza landscape, start with best pizza in Houston.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best pizza in Baytown, TX?

Pizza Bella & Pasta on Garth Road holds a 4.9 out of 5 on Slice and makes its dough, sauce, and ranch fresh daily — it’s Baytown’s highest-rated independent pizzeria. Antonio’s Italian Grill on West Baker Road has served hand-tossed gourmet pies since 1988. Pipeline Grill has won multiple ‘Baytown’s Best Restaurant’ awards and includes a brick oven pizza program.

Is there New York-style pizza in Baytown?

Yes. Brooklyn Pizzeria at 5010 Garth Rd serves NY-style hand-tossed pies with foldable crust. It’s one of six Houston-area locations from a family-owned chain that built its name on New York-style pies, made fresh.

What is the oldest pizza restaurant in Baytown?

Antonio’s Italian Grill & Seafood at 2727 W Baker Rd, open since 1988. The Di Meo family has been serving hand-tossed pizza and Italian-American food from the same family recipes for over 35 years, making it one of the longest-running Italian restaurants anywhere east of Houston.

Where can I get cheap pizza in Baytown?

Cicis Pizza at 4508 Garth Rd has an all-you-can-eat buffet — pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert pizza — for one low price. Buck’s Pizza on Eagle Drive is also known for fair pricing and holds a 4.4 out of 5 on Google across nearly 500 reviews.

What times do Baytown pizza restaurants close?

Most Baytown pizzerias close between 9pm and 10pm. Antonio’s closes Mondays and typically serves until 9pm on other days. Buck’s Pizza closes at 9pm weekdays and 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Simple Simon’s FM 1409 closes at 9pm weekdays. Always check the official site for current hours before you go.

Does Baytown have any family-owned pizzerias?

Yes. Antonio’s Italian Grill has been family-owned and operated by the Di Meo family since 1988. Pizza Bella & Pasta is an independent owner-operated shop with a 4.9/5 Slice rating. Buck’s Pizza runs as a mom-and-pop franchise with two Eagle Drive locations in the 77523 zip.