The Best Pizza Near Mi Ranchito Cafe, by the Record

Naturally leavened crusts are the foundation at this neighborhood pizzeria and bakery, where toppings rotate with the season and the menu changes fast enough to keep regulars guessing. The pies lean ingredient-driven rather than maximalist, and the wine list skews natural with a serious grower Champagne section, which is not something you expect from a strip of 15th Street storefronts.

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Four styles sit behind the glass at this casual slice shop from celebrity pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani: New York thin, Sicilian, grandma, and Detroit. You point, they reheat, you fold. The New York slices have that stiff-but-pliable thing that makes eating while standing feel like a skill. The grandma squares come thick, with ricotta pooled on top. Everything is straightforward, no reservations, no ambiance to speak of, just good pizza by the slice.

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