Best Pizza in Pompano Beach, FL (A Local’s 2026 Guide)
Updated April 2026 * Peter’s Pizzeria team
The short answer: If you’re looking for authentic New York-style pizza in Pompano Beach, FL, the top pick is Peter’s Pizzeria at 1166 N Federal Hwy – hand-tossed, seed-oil-free, and rated 4.8 stars across 373+ Google reviews. Open Tuesday through Sunday, with dine-in, pickup, delivery, and full-service catering.
That’s the direct answer for anyone in a hurry. But if you’re new to Pompano or trying to decide between the options, here’s the longer local guide – what makes a pizzeria worth visiting, what to order, and why real NY-style is rarer in South Florida than you’d expect.
What makes “the best pizza” in Pompano Beach?
Pompano has dozens of pizza options – chain delivery, Florida-style casual spots, late-night slice counters, and a handful of legitimate Italian kitchens. But if you grew up in New York, New Jersey, or New England, you know the difference between “pizza” and real pizza is in three things:
- The crust. Hand-tossed and cold-fermented (at least 24 hours). You can taste the fermentation – it’s slightly tangy, airy inside, crisp on the bottom.
- The sauce. Bright, simple, not over-sweetened. San Marzano or DOP tomatoes make an obvious difference.
- The cheese. Low-moisture mozzarella that browns without going greasy. Fresh mozz for Margherita-style.
Everything else – ingredients, oil choice, oven temperature, the pizzaiolo’s technique – shows up in the final slice. Which brings us to Peter’s.
Peter’s Pizzeria – 1166 N Federal Hwy
Peter Izzo grew up in Long Island, New York. He worked pizzerias as a teenager, got a hospitality degree from NYIT, and trained in Florence, Italy before opening Peter’s Pizzeria in Pompano Beach in 2019. The shop is owned and run by Peter and his brother Bobby.
What they do differently in Pompano:
- 100% seed-oil-free kitchen. No canola, soybean, corn, or generic vegetable oil. Rare for any restaurant, let alone a pizzeria.
- Authentic NY crust, not “NY-inspired.” Peter makes the dough the way it’s made on Long Island – same hand-toss, same ferment, same snap.
- Signature pies you won’t find elsewhere in South Florida. The CPR (Chicken, Prosciutto, Ranch) and the Vodka Eggplant slice are the most-ordered items.
Hours: Closed Monday * Tue-Thu 11am-10pm * Fri-Sat 11am-11pm * Sun 12pm-9pm.
Phone: (954) 933-7333 * Order online * Or visit our Pompano Beach location page.
What to order on your first visit
If it’s your first time at Peter’s, these are the four things locals point newcomers toward:
- The CPR slice – Chicken, Prosciutto, Ranch. It’s become the signature piece of the menu.
- The Vodka Eggplant slice – rich vodka sauce, breaded eggplant, fresh mozz. Filling.
- Classic NY Cheese pie – the benchmark. If a pizzeria can’t nail this, nothing else matters.
- Italian Piadina – Peter calls it an “Italian taco.” Flatbread, Italian cold cuts, fresh mozz, arugula. Great lunch option.
Pair any of the above with the homemade meatballs or fried ravioli as an appetizer.
Best pizza by category in Pompano
Best authentic NY-style
Peter’s Pizzeria (N Federal Hwy). The only pizzeria in Pompano where the pizzaiolo actually grew up making NY pizza on Long Island.
Best for families
Peter’s dine-in is family-focused – casual vibe, kids welcome, space for birthday parties. You can also rent the entire pizzeria for private events.
Best for late-night
Peter’s is open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, which covers most post-dinner cravings. For later, you’ll need delivery from a 24-hour chain.
Best for delivery
Direct delivery through Peter’s SpotOn online ordering – no third-party markup. Also available on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.
What reviewers actually say
A few representative reviews from the 373+ Google reviews:
“As a New Haven girl for 22 years, this place is the ONLY. PIZZERIA. you should go to. I said what I said!!” – Michaela G.
“Insanely good. We are from NJ and know good pizza! Peter’s is it! Felt like I was back on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ.” – David W.
“As an ex-Long Islander, this is a 10-star pizza!!” – Mitch M.
Visit Peter’s Pizzeria Pompano Beach
Peter’s Pizzeria
1166 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(954) 933-7333
Order online
Get directions
Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Also see our Boca Raton location at 897 E Palmetto Park Rd.