Varasano's Pizzeria

404-352-8216
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2171 Peachtree St NW | Atlanta, GA 30309

At Varasano’s, we use only all natural ingredients and are one of the few pizzerias in the U.S. that make dough the old fashioned way, using only natural sourdough yeasts, fermented for several days. Because the pies are very thin, flash baked in just about three minutes, and use no dough conditioners, they are delicate and best enjoyed sparsely topped and without a knife and fork. Just pick it up, fold it and chow down!

Buckhead resident and world-renowned pizza authority, Jeff Varasano, opened his first pizzeria in Atlanta in March 2009. Over the past few years, Varasano’s website, www.varasanos.com, has attracted international attention and a cult following as the most accurate and extensive source of information about gourmet pizza on the web.

There are currently over 2000 links to Varasano’s recipe making it Google’s favorite place for how to make pizza – not bad for a guy who started out making English muffin pizzas in his toaster oven! Originally from the Bronx, Varasano moved to Atlanta in 1998, and soon realized the style of pizza he was accustomed to finding at every turn was not to be found in the Atlanta area.

For a man with pizza in his blood, this just would not do. So he set out to perfect his favorite New York pie from Patsy’s in East Harlem. The ten year odyssey included traveling to the world’s best pizzerias, experimenting with countless varieties of flour, sourdough cultures, cheese, tomatoes and temperature control techniques, pushing household appliances beyond their limits, and visiting flour millers and oven manufacturers in the US and Europe.

Varasano has studied everything from bread making to thermodynamics in his quest to craft the perfect pie. His journey has resulted in the destruction of several household appliances, a wealth of information available on his website, and the creation of an incredible piece of food, Varasano’s Pizza. Each of these airy light creations is topped with a perfect balance of traditional Italian ingredients and crisped to perfection at 800 degrees.

Customer Reviews

Hands down one of the best pizzas I’ve had in such a long time. I love the atmosphere the staff is so friendly and accommodating. They are pet friendly so if you are a dog lover and you want to bring your furry friend. They have a patio section where you can dine with your furry pal. Definitely recommend this place for brunch or a dinner date.

Reviewed by Yanitze Henry on 05/2019, courtesy of Google

Phenomenal pizza. Friendly servers. Good beer selection. If you have kids, ask to sit at the pizza bar in the back

Reviewed by John Keller on 06/2019, courtesy of Google

Enjoyed a great dining experience. The carmelized onion pizza was incredible – we will be returning for Tuesday wine and Sunday brunch!

Reviewed by Lucretia Lett on 05/2019, courtesy of Google

This is traditional Italian pizza. The dough is perfectly baked while the ingredients are fresh. If you are a fan of New York or Chicago style pizzas, this pizza will throw you off because it is simple. Italian pizza is meant to be simple so there is more focus on the taste. You definitely taste the artisanship that went into crafting this pizza. The price is steep but with every craftsmanship comes inflated costs. Varasanos pizzeria is the only restaurant in Atlanta that serves real Italian pizza

Reviewed by Bassel H. on 06/2019, courtesy of Yelp

This is a great establishment! The blueberry pancakes are amazing. The service here is pretty quick. I definitely refer this place to anyone that is looking for a great brunch spot with bottomless mimosas to try it out

Reviewed by Mason R. on 05/2019, courtesy of Yelp

Love this place! Service was great and the food was amazing. We ordered the garlic rolls, meatball pizza, Salumi and the ultimate calzone ( we like leftovers!). Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu- she didn’t miss a beat. Started with drinks- whiskey sours made to perfection.
Garlic rolls were perfect- light and lot’s of garlic oil.
Pizza’s were slightly charred, crispy,thin with fresh ingredients-just the way we like them. Definitely will go back very soon, one of the best pizza’s in Atlanta.

Reviewed by Carol B. on 03/2019, courtesy of Yelp

I love Varasano’s! It’s right around the corner from me, so I go as much as I can. The pizza is my favorite! The ingredients are so fresh and the crust is delicious. The staff is always so helpful when I need recommendations. It’s a great spot to grab a glass of wine and share a pizza! I would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Becky M. on 04/2019, courtesy of Yelp