Best Pizza in Meyerland: 8 Pizzerias by Style, Kosher to Late-Night
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The best pizza in Meyerland comes in four distinct styles: New York-style pies and slices at Russo's New York Pizzeria on Beechnut Street, fresh-dough neighborhood pizza at La Fresca Pizza on North Braeswood Boulevard, certified-kosher dairy pizza at Saba's Restaurant and Rafaello Pizza & Coffee near Fondren Road, and late-night delivery from the Hillcroft Avenue chains. All eight picks below sit in Houston's 77096 ZIP code, within a short drive of each other.
Here's the detail most people miss: the most interesting pizza in Meyerland closes for Shabbat. Saba's, which calls itself the oldest kosher restaurant in Houston, makes a pizza on malawach, the flaky, pan-fried Yemenite flatbread, and another topped with ziti pasta. You won't find either on a chain menu.
What counts as Meyerland for this guide?
For this guide, Meyerland means the southwest Houston neighborhood south of the City of Bellaire, from Loop 610 west to Fondren Road, and from Beechnut Street south to West Bellfort Avenue. George Meyer developed the original Meyerland subdivision on former rice fields in 1955, and the neighborhood has spread well past those first streets.
The western blocks between Hillcroft Avenue and Fondren Road are technically the Braeburn area. We include them because the South Braeswood and Fondren corridor is where Meyerland's kosher restaurants cluster, and locals treat it as part of the neighborhood. Westbury and Bellaire pizzerias are left out, even where they share the 77096 ZIP code. For pizza farther west along Bellaire Boulevard, see our Chinatown pizza guide.
How we chose
Every pizzeria on this list was confirmed as operating on its own official website, its official store-locator page or its official social profile in November 2026. We sorted the picks by style, because Meyerland's pizza is less about one famous oven and more about range: New York, fresh-dough American, kosher dairy and late-night delivery are all within a few minutes of each other.
We left out places we couldn't confirm on an official page, and one well-known brand that has announced a Meyerland store but hasn't opened it yet. Hours change, and the kosher spots close for Shabbat from Friday afternoon through Saturday, so treat every schedule below as "typically" and check before you drive.
New York-style
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
Meyerland, 4870 Beechnut St · dine-in, takeout, delivery · typically 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Russo's on Beechnut Street is Meyerland's sit-down New York pizzeria, near Meyerland Plaza and Loop 610. The Houston-based chain traces its roots to a family Italian restaurant Chef Anthony Russo's father opened in Galveston in 1978. Russo's says its dough is made fresh every day with extra-virgin olive oil and high-protein flour, and that its lasagna, gnocchi, sauces and dressings are made in-house.
Order: the Doppio Pepperoni pizza, or the Truffle Burrata & Prosciutto pizza if you want something richer. Add Truffle Garlic Knots for the table. Lunch includes pizza-by-the-slice combos.
Good to know: Russo's says its menu includes gluten-free, vegan and halal options, so ask at the counter which items fit. Hours are on the Meyerland location page.
Best for: a family dinner where half the table wants pasta.
Fresh-dough neighborhood pizza
La Fresca Pizza
Meyerland, 5300 N Braeswood Blvd · pickup and delivery · typically 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
La Fresca Pizza on North Braeswood Boulevard is the neighborhood's own pizzeria, with a second shop in West University. La Fresca says it makes its dough daily, chops its vegetables in-house and uses its own marinara recipe, and you can watch through the open kitchen while your pie is built. It delivers within a three-mile radius, which covers most of Meyerland.
Order: the Mediterranean (grilled chicken, green olives, red onion, tomato, feta and the house garlic sauce) or the Pesto Pizza with artichoke, spinach and feta. The Works is the classic loaded pie, with pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham and ground beef.
Best for: a weeknight delivery order that tastes homemade. Menu and ordering are on La Fresca's site.
Original Napoli
Meyerland, 5266 Beechnut St · pickup and delivery · hours vary by source, so check before you go
Original Napoli on Beechnut Street is a family-owned pizzeria that says it has been making homemade pizza since 1995. It has a sister restaurant on Memorial Drive, but Beechnut is the original Meyerland stop.
Order: a hand-tossed pie with your usual toppings, plus a pasta for the table. Order pickup or delivery direct through the Original Napoli ordering site.
Best for: an easy, unfussy Italian-American dinner close to home.
Kosher dairy pizza
Saba's Restaurant
Braeburn edge of Meyerland, 9704 Fondren Rd · kosher dairy · typically Sunday 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Friday until 3:30 p.m., closed Saturday
Saba's Restaurant on Fondren Road opened in 2001 as a family-owned kosher restaurant and calls itself the oldest kosher restaurant in Houston. It is certified dairy kosher by Mehadrin Kashrus of Texas, and the menu runs from sushi to shakshuka. The pizza list is the reason to come: whole pies, slices, stuffed crust and deep dish, and every pizza can be made with whole-wheat dough.
Order: the Malawach Pizza, marinara and cheese on flaky Yemenite malawach dough, is the one to tell your friends about. The Sicily Pizza piles ziti pasta and ricotta on top. Spice lovers should try the Tuna Pizza with schug, the Yemenite green hot sauce.
Insider tip: Saba's closes at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays for Shabbat, so Thursday night is the time for a pizza run. Menu and hours are on Saba's website.
Best for: kosher diners, vegetarians and anyone curious about Israeli-style pizza.
Rafaello Pizza & Coffee
Braeburn edge of Meyerland, 6603 S Braeswood Blvd · kosher dairy · check hours before you go
Rafaello Pizza & Coffee on South Braeswood Boulevard describes itself as a kosher Italian restaurant. Mehadrin Kashrus of Texas lists it as Cholov Yisroel, Pas Yisroel and Bishul Yisroel, the Houston Kashruth Association also lists it, and the community dining list kept by Beth Rambam describes a dairy menu of breakfast, pizza, salads, pasta, crepes and gelato.
Good to know: Rafaello doesn't publish hours on a website, so call before you drive, especially on Friday and Saturday. It closes for Shabbat on Friday afternoon.
Best for: a kosher pizza-and-gelato night out a few blocks from Saba's.
Late-night and delivery
Marco's Pizza (Hillcroft)
Meyerland, 9611 Hillcroft Ave · dine-in, takeout, delivery · typically 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m. (from 9 a.m. Wednesday), until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Marco's Pizza on Hillcroft Avenue is the latest-open pizzeria on this list, going by its official hours: until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. It also offers dine-in, which is rare for a delivery chain. Check the Marco's Hillcroft page for current hours, since online ordering can close earlier than the doors.
Best for: the after-midnight pizza craving. For more ideas, see our late-night food guide.
Papa John's (Hillcroft)
Meyerland, 9718 Hillcroft St · delivery and carryout · typically 9:30 a.m.–midnight, until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Papa John's on Hillcroft Street opens at 9:30 a.m. every day, which makes it the easy morning-meeting or school-event pizza order. It stays open until midnight most nights, per the official store page.
Best for: big orders for a crowd, early or late.
Pizza Hut Express (Meyerland Qmart)
Meyerland, 4702 Beechnut St · carryout only, limited menu
The Pizza Hut Express inside the Meyerland Qmart on Beechnut Street is a carryout counter with a limited menu, according to Pizza Hut's official store page. It isn't a sit-down pizzeria, but it's handy when you're filling up near Loop 610 and want a quick pie to take home.
Best for: a grab-and-go pizza on the way home.
Save this: a Meyerland pizza checklist
Screenshot this before your next pizza night.
- Trying something new: the Malawach Pizza at Saba's on Fondren Road. Go Sunday through Thursday.
- Family dinner with pasta lovers: Russo's on Beechnut Street.
- Fresh-dough delivery: La Fresca on North Braeswood Boulevard, which delivers within a three-mile radius.
- Kosher with dessert: Rafaello on South Braeswood, for pizza and gelato. Check hours first.
- After midnight on a weekend: Marco's on Hillcroft, typically open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Early order for a crowd: Papa John's on Hillcroft, typically opening at 9:30 a.m. every day.
- Shabbat note: Saba's and Rafaello close for Shabbat from Friday afternoon. Plan kosher pizza for Sunday through Thursday.
Where else to eat in Meyerland
Pizza is one part of Meyerland's food scene. For bagels, delis and more kosher restaurants on the Hillcroft and South Braeswood corridor, see our Jewish deli and kosher food guide. For everything else, start with the best restaurants in Meyerland and things to do in Meyerland. Thinking of moving here? Read living in Meyerland.
Want to compare citywide? Our best pizza in Houston guide covers Neapolitan, Detroit and tavern pies across the city, and the Rice Village pizza guide is a short drive northeast. Halal diners can find more options in our halal restaurant guide.
Last verified: November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pizza in Meyerland, Houston?
For a sit-down New York-style pie, Russo's New York Pizzeria at 4870 Beechnut St is Meyerland's main pizzeria. For something you won't find elsewhere, Saba's Restaurant at 9704 Fondren Rd makes a kosher Malawach Pizza on flaky Yemenite flatbread.
Is there kosher pizza in Meyerland?
Yes. Saba's Restaurant (9704 Fondren Rd) and Rafaello Pizza & Coffee (6603 S Braeswood Blvd) both serve kosher dairy pizza and are listed by Mehadrin Kashrus of Texas. Both close for Shabbat from Friday afternoon, so check hours before you go.
Which Meyerland pizza place is open latest?
Marco's Pizza at 9611 Hillcroft Ave is typically open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and until 11 p.m. the rest of the week, according to its official store page. Papa John's at 9718 Hillcroft St is typically open until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Which pizzerias deliver in Meyerland?
Russo's New York Pizzeria, La Fresca Pizza, Original Napoli, Marco's Pizza and Papa John's all offer delivery in Meyerland. La Fresca Pizza delivers within a three-mile radius of 5300 N Braeswood Blvd.
Is there halal pizza in Meyerland?
Russo's New York Pizzeria on Beechnut Street says its menu includes halal options, so ask which items qualify when you order. For more choices, see Houston.com's halal restaurant guide.
What area does this Meyerland pizza guide cover?
This guide covers Meyerland from Loop 610 west to Fondren Road and from Beechnut Street south to West Bellfort Avenue, in Houston's 77096 ZIP code. It includes the kosher dining corridor near Fondren Road, which is technically the Braeburn area.