Experts' Choice Award Matthew's Pizzeria
What the experts agree on
Matthew's Pizzeria nails the fundamentals—perfectly balanced crust, tangy sauce, and melted cheese in a no-frills hole-in-the-wall setting. Homemade everything from meatballs to sorbets keeps locals coming back.
“At this little hole in the wall, they know how to make a perfect pizza: soft chewy crust, tomatoey sauce, and the right amount of gooey cheese.”
– Frommer's
Zagat4.5
"“Crust, sauce and cheese are in perfect harmony” at this “insanely good” deep-dish purveyor (they also offer thin crust) in Highlandtown." Full review
Gayot11.0
"Huge salads, spaghetti with homemade sausage or shrimp, bountiful subs and homemade sorbets round out the menu." Full review
Rough Guide "Old-style hole in the wall that still boasts the city’s best slices – rich and tangy, with a solid crust and traditional ingredients, or toppings like crab and home-made meatballs."
New York Times "Crab shacks might be ubiquitous in Baltimore, but Matthew's Pizzeria, in Canton, might be the only place to get a crab pizza. This casual, Formica-table-filled institution (it opened in..."
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