Pizza Delicious

"It may have started as a semi-secret pop-up, but there’s no hiding just how popular—or influential—Pizza Delicious has become. This Bywater standard helped herald in a golden age of New Orleans pizza, and it’s still making some of the city’s best pies. Its crust has that nice little snap when you fold it, and the toppings never overwhelm the simplicity of the red sauce. Their menu hasn’t changed much since opening the brick-and-mortar location, but no one would want it to. The margherita is perfect, but always look for specials like the Hawaiian or hearty vegan options." - chelsea brasted, megan braden perry

"It may have started as a semi-secret pop-up, but there’s no hiding just how popular—or influential—Pizza Delicious has become. This Bywater standard helped herald in a golden age of New Orleans pizza, and it’s still making some of the city’s best pies. Its crust has that nice little snap when you fold it, and the toppings never overwhelm the simplicity of the red sauce. Their menu hasn’t changed much since opening the brick-and-mortar location, but no one would want it to. The margherita is perfect, but always look for specials like the Hawaiian or hearty vegan options." - Chelsea Brasted

"This Bywater favorite is of course, best known for its pizza, but the rotating pasta offerings are not to be missed: spaghetti carbonara, spicy crab linguine, spring gnocchi, and pappardelle Bolognese might be among the options, and there’s always a vegan pasta option on the menu that’s just as good as the non-vegan options. Affordable and family-friendly with fluffy, delicious cookies to round out your meal." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Founded by two New Yorkers who pined for the authentic thin slice experience, this hip, industrial-chic Bywater pizzeria is considered by many to be New Orleans’s best. Cheese, pepperoni, and margherita are always on the menu at Pizza Delicious; otherwise, specials rotate. A small selection of worthy housemade pastas offer stiff competition." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff

"Crispy of crust, New York of style, Pizza Delicious is a no-frills pizza joint that delivers the goods. The menu is concise, with daily pie and fresh pasta specials along with traditional faves including pepperoni and Margherita topped with fresh mozzarella and basil. Slices are available and the 18” pie is plenty to share. Always try a fresh pasta special, like a blue crab and butternut squash risotto or pork and fennel ragu tagliatelle. Oh, and the garlic knots are crusty, doughy bites of bliss. There’s beer on tap, a few wine choices, and limited cocktails poured." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell