Best Pizza in Rainey Street
Updated June 16, 2026 · Ranked by combined rating and review volume
Where to find the best pizza in Rainey Street
Salvation Pizza Kitchen & Bar is known for bringing handcrafted New Haven-style pies to the heart of Rainey Street, offering a unique regional flavor to Austin's pizza scene. While it's a long-standing option with a homey atmosphere for beer and wine, recent feedback indicates some inconsistencies in food quality and service times, suggesting a mixed experience for diners.
Side Piece Pies
Tucked away in the back of Victory Lab, Side Piece Pies is quickly gaining a reputation for some of Austin's finest pizza slices. Patrons rave about the super crispy, thin crust and the gourmet touch of ricotta dollops, elevating their pies to an upscale experience. It's a standout spot for those seeking high-quality, distinctive pizza.
Contenders
Places submitted by the community. The top contender with more points than #5 gets promoted.
How we ranked the best pizza in Rainey Street
Every place on this list is scored by a Bayesian weighted formula combined with a volume bonus. It rewards consistent positive feedback at scale, not just a high average rating — a 4.9-star place with 12 reviews ranks below a 4.6-star place with 800.
score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C + γ × log₁₀(v)
The prior m adapts to each neighborhood: it's the median review count among local candidates. So 200 reviews counts as “small sample” in dense markets like the West Village, but “solid” in quieter neighborhoods. Places with extreme review volume that clearly dominate their peers are promoted to #1. No paid placements — every spot earns its position via the public data.
Frequently asked about Rainey Street pizza
What is the highest-rated pizza in Rainey Street?
Side Piece Pies has the highest Google rating in our list of the best pizza in Rainey Street, with 4.3 stars across 7 reviews.
Which pizza in Rainey Street has the most reviews?
Salvation Pizza Kitchen & Bar - Rainey St has the most reviews of any pizza on this list — 737 ratings averaging 4.0 stars on Google.
How are the best pizza in Rainey Street ranked?
Each place is scored using a Bayesian weighted formula that combines its average Google rating with its review count. This pulls small-sample places toward the local mean — so a 4.9-star spot with 12 reviews is ranked below a 4.6-star spot with 800 reviews. Volume and consistency matter, not just an inflated average.
When was this ranking last updated?
This ranking of the best pizza in Rainey Street was last refreshed in June 2026 using the latest Google ratings and review counts. Restaurants and bars change constantly — always verify hours and current status before visiting.
Why isn't my favorite pizza on the list of best pizza in Rainey Street?
To be considered, a place needs enough Google reviews for the rating to be statistically meaningful (at least 5 reviews, ideally 25+). Newer or hyper-local spots can be excellent but score lower until enough people review them. Boundaries also matter — a spot just outside the Rainey Street area may show up on a neighboring ranking instead.