The best pizza in Gulf Shores, AL, that you don't want to miss! Whether you are on vacation or local to the Alabama Gulf Coast, you will love these pizzerias.
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Best Pizza in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fulfill your pizza craving with one of these great pizza Gulf Shores spots. Whether you are looking for free pizza delivery, takeout/curbside pickup, or dine-in we have you covered.
We live in Gulf Shores and order pizza more often than I want to admit. LOL! It is such an easy dinner with guaranteed leftovers so we know that lunch is taken care of the next day.
These local pizza places all offer their unique spin on classic pizza toppings and crust. Many have gluten free crust available if you have gluten sensitivities.
Carryout & delivery varies depending on the locations.
We are excited to share the best pizza places in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Crico's Pizza & Subs
Crico's Pizza is a favorite for locals. It is close to everything right on Gulf Shores Parkway and they have fantastic pizza.
They offer dine in, takeout, and delivery.
Menu highlights - Cricos Pizza and Sub menu include a build-your-own pizza option, specialty pizzas, subs (served hot or cold), Salads made to order, Cricostix (breadsticks), Chicken Wings, and sides.
Supreme - Pepperoni, Ground Beef, Sausage, Onions, Mushroom, Green Peppers
Crico's Favorite - Pepperoni, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Jalapenos, and Onions
All Meat - Pepperoni, Ham, Beef, Sausage, and Bacon
Buffalo Chicken - Buffalo Sauce, Chicken, Cheddar, and Mozzarella Cheese
PB&J - Pepperoni, Bacon, and Jalapeno
Address - 309 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - 251-948-3100
Parking - There is a parking area right next to this Gulf Shores Pizza Shop. It does get really busy so you may have to park behind the restaurant.
Surfside Pizza & Ice Cream - Closed in Gulf Shores, open in Orange Beach
Surfside Pizza now has one location in Orange Beach, Alabama. The two Gulf Shores locations have been closed.
They specialize in thin crust pizza that tastes amazing.
They offer dine in, delivery, and pickup.
Menu highlights - Surfside Pizza has three sizes of pizzas, subs sandwiches, salads, breadsticks, garlic, bread, and wings. For dessert, you can grab a slice of New York-style cheesecake.
Toppings available include beef, sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, onion, green peppers, mushrooms, black olives, banana peppers, pineapple, and jalapenos.
Address - Orange Beach - 25405 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, Al 36561 in the Rouse's Shopping Center
Phone - Orange Beach - 251-981-2911
Parking - There is a nice size parking area near the restaurants.
L.A. Pizzeria - CLOSED
L.A. Pizzeria opened in the location that Surfside Pizza was in on West Beach Blvd.
Menu Highlights - L.A. Pizzeria Menu is filled with specialty pizza options, an epic stromboli, shareable breadsticks, wings, salads, and pastas!
The Big Kahuna - Pepperoni, onions, green peppers, beef, sausage, ham, mushrooms, black olives, and bacon.
Beach House - Pepperoni, onions, green peppers, beef, and sausage
L.A. Special - Pepperoni, sausage, and green peppers
Spicy Hawaiian - Jalapenos, ham, bacon, and pineapple
Gimme the Greek - Feta, tomatoes, gyro meat, and onions
Address - 520 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - 251-200-0336
Parking - There is a small parking area near the restaurant.
Papa Rocco's
Home of warm beer and lousy pizza...this is their motto but thankfully it is not a reality.
They offer takeout and dine in with the full menu available until Midnight. This is a great option if you get into town late.
They have live music nightly seven days a week.
Menu highlights - Papa Rocco's has pizza and an oyster bar. Their pizzas are hand tossed with traditional crust.
They have a full menu of toppings. Specialty pizzas include:
Seafood primavera pizza - Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions, and broccoli.
Vegetarian pizza - mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black and green olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Spinach alfredo pizza - Fresh spinach, alfredo sauce, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, and mozzarella cheese.
BBQ Chicken Pizza -BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, onion, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Their full menu includes burgers, sandwiches, pasta, oysters, and a full menu of appetizers.
Address - 101 W 6th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - 251-948-7262
Parking - There is parking next to the restaurant.
Janino's Pizza
Janino's Pizza offers New York Style pizza for delivery or takeout. They have been family-owned since 1999.
They offer epic salads, pizzas including gluten-free options, wings, stromboli, and calzones. You can order directly on their website and have your pizza ready for pick up or delivery.
They make fresh pizza dough and from-scratch sauce along with great toppings to fulfill your pizza cravings.
Menu highlights - The Greek Salad is delicious! Every pizza we have tried at Janino's has been delicious.
Wings - Plain, Buffalo, BBQ, and Stingin' Honey Garlic Wings
The Manhattan Pizza - Pepperoni, Sausage, Ground beef, black olive, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.
The Bronx Pizza - Pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, Canadian bacon, and bacon.
The Queens Pizza - Fresh spinach, fresh tomatoes', onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and black olives.
The Long Island Pizza - Pepperoni, Fresh spinach, fresh garlic, fresh tomatoes, black olives, and feta.
The Brooklyn Pizza - Pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, green peppers, and onions.
The White Veggie Pizza - Sweet basil pesto, fresh spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Romano cheese with a ricotta sauce.
The Sophia Pizza - Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta, and mozzarella cheese.
Address - 984 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Located off of West Beach Boulevard.
Phone - 251-500-1506
Parking - There is a small parking area available so you can walk up and pick up your pizza. They only offer pick up and delivery.
Tuscany Pizza and Grill
Tuscany Pizza and Grill is a great family dinner or date night restaurant. They have a full menu of pizza, pasta, and more. Plus live music nightly.
Relax in their comfortable booth while enjoying live music and great pizza or pasta. The whole family will find something they love.
Menu highlights - Cheese pizza, Roma Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita
Funghi E Salsiccia - Mushrooms and Italian Sausage
Shrimp or chicken alfredo pizza
Mixed Vegetable Pizza - Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, and Onions
Prosciutto and Arugula pizza - Fresh shaved prosciutto and fresh arugula
Meat Lovers - Bacon, Sausage, and Pepperoni
Mortadella and Burraga - Marina sauce, mozzarella, arugula, mortadella, pistachios, and fresh burrata cheese.
Supreme - Pepperoni, sausage, bell pepper, onions, black olives, and mozzarella cheese.
They also have sandwiches, pasta, a kids menu, and desserts and the best fried mozzarella! They make fresh mozzarella every morning!
Address - 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Located next to Kitty's Kafe in Pelican Place shopping complex across from Target.
Phone - 251-948-0777
Parking - There is parking in front of the restaurant.
Lauria's by the Beach
Lauria's By the Beach is an Italian Beach Bar offering a great menu including flatbread pizzas.
Menu highlights - They have a great menu with a variety of options.
Margherita Flatbread - pesto, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella topped with basil and cracked black pepper.
Pepperoni Flatbread - Marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
Spicy BBQ Chicken Pizza - Sweet and Spicy BBQ sauce, topped with mozzarella, pickled jalapenos, chicken, and red onion.
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - Buffalo sauce with mozzarella, buffalo chicken, red onions, drizzled with ranch or blue cheese.
BBQ Pulled pork flatbread - bbq pulled pork topped with mozzarella, red onions, and pickled jalapenos.
Address - 412 West Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores AL, 36542
Located in West Beach just down from the heart of Gulf Shores.
Phone - 251-223-44963
Parking - There is a SMALL parking area next to the restaurant. We were told most people park in the open lot on the other side and walk over.
Nonna's Pizzeria
Nonna's Pizza is the newest Pizza restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They have delicious Grandma square pizzas, an Abe Froman Sausage pizza, along with a great menu of specialty pizzas, and build your own pizza options. They also have garlic knots, salads, and options for non-pizza people.
Address - 1209 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - (251) 223-4270
Fort Morgan Pizza
Fort Morgan Pizza is located closer to Fort Morgan than downtown Gulf Shores.
Menu highlights - baked shrimp, 14 inch large pizzas with 10 slices.
Supreme - Pepperoni, Sausage, Hamburger, Mushrooms and Onions
Hawaiian Style - Ham, Bacon, Pineapples
Meat Lover - Ham, Pepperoni, Hamburger, Bacon, and Sausage
Single topping pizzas - pepperoni, sausage, or hamburger.
They also have cheese sticks with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese.
Address - 9989 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - 251-540-2622
We have not had a chance to try Sassy Bass Pizza or Nonna's Pizza yet. We will update the post as soon as we get to each of these restaurants.
Sassy Bass Pizza
Address - 8818 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone - (251) 540-2261
Chain Pizza Restaurants in Gulf Shores
We try to support as many local restaurants as we can while dining out in town. That being said there are also chain pizza restaurants in Gulf Shores.
The delivery area depends on each location.
Pizza Hut - They offer delivery and carryout. Located inside of Target, 3820 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL
Dominos - They offer delivery and carry out. Located at 1145 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores
Marco's Pizza - They offer delivery and carry out. Located in the Publix Shopping Center at 160 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL
You may see Mama Lottie's Pizza pop up but they are permanently closed.
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
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🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
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🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
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