The upper crust: Check out some of the best pizza places in Mumbai

Chef Chris Bianco in a moment from Chef’s Table: Pizza. Pic Courtesy/Netflix, Youtube

South and Central Mumbai

Oddball: Inspired by his time in New York, where he would indulge in local pizzerias, chef Rehan Mehta (ex-Ellipsis, Qualia and Masque) is baking interesting pizzas at the newly-opened delivery and takeaway stop, East 7th Pizza & Deli. On the menu are New York-meets-Neapolitan-style pizzas. As a hat-tip to pizza masterchef Chris Bianco, who features on Chef's Table: Pizza, they are offering his signature sonny boy pizza with black truffle Italian salami and black olives.
Our pick: Sonny boy, chicken chorizo Hawaiian pizza, and fiamma pizza

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Sonny boy by East 7th Pizza & Deli inspired by Bianco

Classic: NESTLED in the bylanes of Kala Ghoda, Americano by chef Chef Alex Sanchez found a spot on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (51-100) 2022 list. From margherita to ‘nduja and smoky bacon-infused slices, it serves up a balance of classic and quirky pizzas.
Our pick: Rosso, pink panther and Kejriwal (yes, with a soft-cooked egg)

AT 123, Radha Bhavan, Kala Ghoda.
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Oddball: Dedicated to the cult of sourdough, Si Nonna's is doling out Neapolitan slices with recipes handed down by an Italian nonna, we hear.
Our pick: Nonna's mushroom cream, mozzarella and button mushroom pizza; spiced lamb and pickled cabbage pizza; and pesto, cheese, tomato calzone

AT Shop 12 and 13, Trade World B, Kamala Mills compound, Lower Parel.
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Prosciutto ham with burrata from Mag St Toppings

Classic: The bright pink boxes of Mag St Toppings Pizza pack crispy, thin slices and a host of fun toppings that travel well, and are served with flavourful chilli and garlic-infused oils.
Our pick: Caramelised onions and goats cheese pizza, prosciutto ham with burrata pizza, and cilantro paneer pizza with peppers and green chilli

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Suburbs

Black garlic avocado green out from Slyce

Oddball: Zorawar Kalra's Slyce created a ripple within months of its launch with a variety of offerings to boot. The secret, we think, lies in the assortment of fun condiments. The orders are delivered across Andheri, Bandra, BKC, Lower Parel and Powai.
Our pick: Gold-leafed lobster white top pizza, black garlic avocado green out with black garlic sauce, and truffle and gold

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Pork belly pizza by Rocket Man

Oddball: Laced with a whole cheese crust from the Detroit school of pizza, and an intriguing square shape, Rocket Man has caught the attention of pizza-lovers in the suburbs. Brownie points to founders chef and chief pizzaiolo Anand Morwani and restaurateur Rohan Mangalorkar for the space-inspired names of the quirky square slices.
Our pick: Galactic garden, firestarter and pork belly pizza

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The Eve by Hundo. Pic Courtesy/Instagram

Oddball: Tune in to Hundo's eclectic playlists while taking your pick from wacky combinations such as Thai aubergine pizza, ghee roast, green apple-topped The Eve, and Mr Gochujang. Dunk the crusts into the miso blue cheese dip and thank us later. They deliver from kitchens in Powai, Bandra, Andheri
and Churchgate.
Our pick: Picante, chorizo pizza, and bacon carbonara pizza

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Classic: You can't go wrong with the old-school vibe at Woodside Inn, their offerings of beer, and a large pizza to share love and laughter over.
Our pick: Italian pork pepperoni pizza, pizza primavera and tex mex pizza

AT Woodside Inn, Bandra, Andheri, Colaba.
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Classic: Easy on the pocket, fuss-free and flavourful, Joey's lives up to the popular character from Friends. Roast
chicken and paneer schezwan, to keema do pyaza, there's something for all at their Andheri and Malad outlets.
Our pick: Mexican bonanza, pepperoni and tikka makhani

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Classic: With its charming bicycle-themed interiors, Mastermind Bicycle Cafe tables some pizza slices, including pizza margherita with burrata, grilled zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant, among others.
Our pick: Tuna, grilled onions, capers, potato and chilli flakes with cheddar; confit of chicken, caramelised onion and arugula; and cajun-spiced paneer with fresh jalapeños

AT 38-39, Nirmal Galaxy, Mulund West.
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Also check out

. Spiced shrimp and feta pizza from Toast and Tonic, BKC
. Puttanesca or diavola at Queen Margherita's Pizzeria, Malad
. Skinny avocado flatbread from Loci and Toot, Bandra
. Margherita from Ray's Pizzeria, Bandra