Best Pizza in Winter Garden, FL (2026): 5 Local Picks

Looking for the best pizza in Winter Garden? This list covers wood-fired Neapolitan-leaning pies, thick Detroit squares and classic family-restaurant slices. AJ's Pizza Joint leads with three-day fermented dough, Mangoni bakes in an imported wood-fired oven on Plant Street, and Simply Capri brings wood-burning pizza to Horizon West.

5 picks · Updated October 2026

1
AJ's Pizza Joint

Restaurant in Downtown Winter Garden
The only true pizzeria on the list, with Brooklyn, Sicilian and Detroit styles from dough fermented for three days. Try John's Pepperoni or Siena's Pesto Veggie and order online to skip the wait.
- Pizza
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Takeout
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2
Mangoni Italian Market Pizza

Restaurant in Downtown Winter Garden
Dough made daily, an imported wood-fired oven and ingredients from local farms and Italy. Sit outside on Plant Street and finish with gelato.
- Pizza
- Italian
- Brunch
- Lunch
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3
Simply Capri

Restaurant in Horizon West
The Horizon West pick, at Flamingo Crossings Town Center, with a wood-burning oven and house-made pasta, so it suits groups where not everyone wants pizza.
- Pizza
- Italian
- Dinner
- Outdoor seating
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4
Cariera's Fresh Italian

Restaurant
A red-sauce family restaurant on South Dillard Street where pizza shares the menu with lasagna and chicken Parmesan, with delivery and a lunch special.
- Pizza
- Italian
- Lunch
- Dinner
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5
Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant in Downtown Winter Garden
For brick-oven flatbreads with a craft cocktail rather than a classic pie, this downtown kitchen and bar has indoor and outdoor seating.
- Pizza
- American
- Burgers
- Cocktails
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Where to get pizza in Winter Garden

Downtown Winter Garden is the heart of the pizza scene. AJ's Pizza Joint, Mangoni and Urban on Plant are all on or just off Plant Street, so you can pair dinner with a walk past the shops and the West Orange Trail. Cariera's sits a short drive away on South Dillard Street with an easier parking lot.

If you live in Horizon West or are staying near the theme parks, Simply Capri at Flamingo Crossings Town Center saves you the drive downtown and has room for group dinners.

How to choose a pizza style

Pick AJ's when you want a specific style, especially the thick, crispy-edged Detroit square or a Sicilian slab. Go to Mangoni or Simply Capri for wood-fired pies with blistered crusts that are best eaten right away, so dine in rather than taking them home. Cariera's is the easiest choice for a family that wants pizza and pasta on one table. Friday and Saturday nights on Plant Street get busy, so order ahead or arrive early.

About this list

Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.

This page covers 5 pizza places in Winter Garden. You'll find them in Downtown Winter Garden and Horizon West.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Wood-fired pizza and Weekend brunch.

About Winter Garden

Winter Garden in west Orange County is built around its historic downtown on Plant Street and the West Orange Trail. Fast growth in Horizon West has brought many new home service companies, clinics and restaurants to the area.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get Detroit-style pizza in Winter Garden?

AJ's Pizza Joint on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden makes Detroit-style pizza along with Brooklyn and Sicilian pies. Its dough ferments for three days, and you can order online for pickup. Its menu also includes Brooklyn and Sicilian pies, with favorites like John's Pepperoni and Siena's Pesto Veggie. Order ahead on weekend nights, when downtown gets busy.

Is there wood-fired pizza in Winter Garden?

Yes. Mangoni Italian Market Pizza in downtown Winter Garden uses an imported wood-fired oven and makes its dough daily, and Simply Capri in Horizon West bakes pizza in a wood-burning oven. Urban on Plant uses a brick oven for its flatbreads.

What is a good pizza place in Horizon West?

Simply Capri at Flamingo Crossings Town Center is the Horizon West pick, serving wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta with indoor and outdoor seating and a bar. It also takes group dinners, which helps for birthdays and team outings. Pasta and seafood dishes are on the menu for anyone who wants something other than pizza.