We're the Pizza Champs
Metro Pizza, co-founder John Arena named a Legend of Pizza and World Pizza Champion. He’s been crowned the don of dough, the sultan of sauce, and the prince of pizza by the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Why We’re the Best Pizza in Las Vegas
Metro Pizza has spent years honing in on the craft of making the best pizza possible. The hard work has paid off with recognition and awards from national and local organizations that are obsessed with pizza just as much as we are.
Local Las Vegas Awards
Gayot has honored Metro Pizza with 5 awards for 2025 including Best Las Vegas Pizza Restaurants, Best Las Vegas Off-Strip Kid Friendly Restaurants, and Best Las Vegas Delivery Restaurants.
Top Vegas Pizza Reviews: Metro Pizza
Top Vegas Pizza states "Metro Pizza refers to itself as “America’s Neighborhood Pizzeria” and it fits. The pizza shop is very family oriented and has a lot of variety to serve everyone. Metro Pizza has a lot of similar pizzas you’d expect to find at a popular pizza shop, plus it has its own specialty pies and the well-known “86th Street Square Pie.”
5 Places For The Best Pizzas in Las Vegas
Local Las Vegas Radio Station, X107.5, says "Metro Pizza is one of the original pizzerias in Las Vegas. They opened their doors in 1980 and never looked back. They have all kinds of accolades, including being named Las Vegas' Greatest Pizzeria of All-Time in 2020. I'm a fan of the Modesto."
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Westgate Resorts lists Metro Pizza as one of the best pizza places in Las Vegas.
Metro Pizza in the News
When you're responsible for creating something amazing, people want to talk about it. We have been featured on USA Today, Live with Regis and Kelly, and included in as one of the best pizzerias in America in "Everybody Loves Pizza" by Jeff Ruby and Penny Pollack.
Featured in the Las Vegas Review Journal
Metro Pizza co-owner John Arena, who’s been turning out pies in Las Vegas for 37 years, has along the way become a worldwide ambassador for his craft.
Featured in The New York Times
That eclecticism spreads to the dining experiences, as well. Metro Pizza, which has five locations in Las Vegas and the surrounding area, has a welcoming, all-ages feel at its largest restaurant in the city’s Centennial Hills neighborhood.
Featured in Food & Beverage Magazine
Metro Pizza Co-Founder and Co-Owner Sam Facchini Named National Restaurant Association’s 2014 Convention Chair
Featured in The Washington Post
If you didn’t make it to Vegas institution Metro Pizza during your trip, you can grab a slice before your flight. New York natives Sam Facchini and John Arena opened the first location in 1980.
Metro Pizza In the Pizza Community
In addition to our contributions in the local Las Vegas pizza scene, we are involved in the greater international pizza community.
Community Contributions
Metro Pizza is the founder of The Pizza Olympics (1984), The International Pizza Exchange (1987), The World Pizza Spinning Championships (1990) and The National Pizza Hall of Fame (1999).
International Pizza Expo
We are proud to support and contribute to the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. We have been honored to be an integral part of the expo since it's first conference. Over the years, Metro Pizza staff and owners have provided classes, tours, and speaking sessions for attendees.