Best Pizza in Anchorage 2026
The Best Pizza in Anchorage — One Clear Answer and a Few Solid Alternatives
If you ask a hundred Anchorage residents where to get the best pizza in the city, the majority will say Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria without hesitation. But the city has other options worth knowing, especially if you're in a part of town that makes midtown a longer trip.
Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria
Moose's Tooth on Old Seward Highway in midtown has been Anchorage's pizza benchmark since 1996. The crust is the foundation — thick, slightly chewy, with a char on the bottom from the oven that gives it real texture. The toppings are generous and the combinations creative without being precious: the Avalanche (chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic), the Denali (pepperoni, sausage, mushroom), and seasonal specials that rotate based on what's fresh. The in-house Broken Tooth Brewery beers are made to pair with pizza, and the selection of IPAs, stouts, and lagers holds up year-round.
There's almost always a wait on Friday and Saturday nights — 30 to 45 minutes is common. You can put your name in and wait at the bar, which has its own appeal. The dining room is large and noisy, and the energy is high. It's not a quiet dinner spot, but for what it is — Alaska's best pizza pub — it delivers consistently.
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
Bear Tooth Theatrepub, right next door to Moose's Tooth and under the same ownership, serves slices and pies to complement the movie experience. The pizza quality mirrors Moose's Tooth closely. If the wait at Moose's Tooth is long, Bear Tooth often has more availability, and you can watch a film while you eat.
Porcaro's
Porcaro's on Fireweed Lane is the local alternative for people who want a sit-down Italian restaurant experience with their pizza. The pies are thinner and more traditionally Italian than Moose's Tooth's pub style. It's a better date-night pizza option if Moose's Tooth's noise level doesn't fit the occasion.
Pizza Madness and Local Chains
Anchorage has several locally owned pizza spots that have built followings in specific neighborhoods. Pizza Madness operates multiple locations and delivers consistently across the city — it's the go-to for delivery or pickup when you're not looking for a full sit-down experience.
Tips for Pizza in Anchorage
- Moose's Tooth wait times: Weekday evenings are significantly shorter than weekends. Tuesday or Wednesday night is the move if you want to avoid the wait.
- Broken Tooth Brewery beers: Available at both Moose's Tooth and Bear Tooth. The Aurora Amber Ale and the Fairbanks Lager are the most food-friendly.
- Size matters: Moose's Tooth pies are large. One 12-inch is enough for two people with moderate appetites. Order one pizza and add a salad rather than two pies.
- Gluten-free and dietary options: Moose's Tooth offers a gluten-free crust, but availability varies. Call ahead if that's a requirement.
Pizza in Anchorage starts and ends with Moose's Tooth, and that's not a complaint — it's a testament to how consistently they've held their standard. Go on a weeknight, order the brewery beer, and plan to stay for a second round.
Anchorage has a real pizza culture anchored by one institution that has become genuinely famous and a supporting cast of spots that hold up for different occasions and moods.Looking for things to do in Southcentral? Browse upcoming Southcentral events →