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SapporoCity.com Top 10 List of the Best Pizza in Sapporo

Sapporo is a fantastic city, with a growing collection of world-class pizza restaurants. For pizza lovers that will visit or stay in this city, we proudly announce the SapporoCity.com list of the best pizza in Sapporo.

The Top 10 Best Pizza Restaurants in Sapporo
#1. Savoy Ezo Pizza, Sapporo
#2. Pizzeria Da Massimo, Sapporo
#3. Pizzeria Bocchi, Sapporo
#4. Italian Circo Pizza, Sapporo
#5. Pizzeria del Capitano, Sapporo
#6. Pizza e svago di Pluis, Sapporo
#7. Makino Farms Pizza, Sapporo
#8. Osteria Salvatore, Sapporo
#9. Pizzeria Circo Cocono Susukino, Sapporo
#10. PST Niseko, Niseko
Other Notable Pizza Shops in Sapporo
Our Criteria for the Best Pizza in Sapporo
Best Pizza in Japan
Who is the Pizza Czar?
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The Top 10 Best Pizza Restaurants in Sapporo

For each of the Sapporo pizza shops we list below, we offer a full review; check the links to see even more pictures. Without further ado, here is our list of the best pizza in Sapporo.

#1. Savoy Ezo Pizza, in Chuo-ku, Sapporo

If you know the best pizza in Japan, you know the Savoy restaurants (like Savoy DomiLA in Tokyo) are near top of the list. In 2025, Savoy opened Savoy Ezo in Sapporo and high-end Tokyo pizza had officially arrived in this city. We have personally had pizza at Sapporo’s Savoy many times (including very recently), and each time was a wonderful pizza experience. (Except for the music; too much of the Beatles.)

Savoy does all the classic Napoletana pizza, but also brings their own originality with signature pizzas like their famous Pizza “Y” (raw tuna pizza) and their Pizza Maru (Mexican taco pizza). While the menu changes often, my all-time favorite pizza at Savoy Ezo was their Pizza “A” – an oyster pizza, but with a pancetta flavor that was the real star of the show. More recently, I had their Siciliana, and every bite was fantastic.

Savoy Ezo is a great shop; easily accessible from both Sapporo and Odori stations, it’s comfortable, stylish, with one of the most innovative pizza menus in Hokkaido. Highly recommended.

#2. Pizzeria Da Massimo, in Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo

Da Massimo is a quirky, small shop, that has an “old school” Sapporo feel. A simple, almost home-style shop, with a limited menu, and even more limited hours, Da Massimo makes one of the finest pizzas in Japan.

The pizza menu at Sapporo’s Da Massimo Pizza offers only the Marinara and Margherita; that’s it. Personally, I usually would not order either of those pizzas, but at Da Massimo, those are the two choices, and… that Marinara is shockingly good. Da Massimo has been a big part of my personal education as to how simple pizzas can sometimes be the most excellent. For an insider’s note: the pizzaiolo has some Zen-like rituals as he makes the pizza, including a regular *clap* he performs to get the flour off his hands. Marvelous.

We recommend you arrive at the beginning of the hours listed for when his shop is open (or call: 011-875-7116); last order will be some time before the shop closes.

#3. Pizzeria Bocchi, in Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Located on the southern end of Chuo-ku, Pizzeria Bocchi is a surprising and wonderful pizza restaurant. The big stack of firewood outside is your tell-tale cue that this spot (like Savoy) is wood-fired, Napoletana pizza in Sapporo.

Inside, Bocchi Pizza is minimal and modern, with a bistro-like atmosphere. On our first visit we had a half-and-half pizza, with ume plum flavor that was one of the most unique and delicious pizzas in Japan; the second half was the best Japanese tuna pizza I have ever had (and I have tried them all, in cities all across this country). This shop requires a short drive (or cab ride) from downtown, but is well worth the trip. A wonderful experience.

#4. Italian Circo Pizza in Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Not one, but three different shops, Circo makes a marvelous pizza. The イタリアン Italian Circo pizza restaurant is our favorite of the three; centrally located near Sapporo Station (the other shops are Circo Vivo near the Tanukikouji shopping street, and Pizzeria Circo in the Cocono mall). Each restaurant has a different menu, with the Pizzeria Italian Circo providing a full sit-down experience, Italian decore, and a massive pizza oven in the middle of the shop.

All three of the Circo restaurants serve stand-out, high-quality Neapolitan-style pizza. On our visits, Circo Vivo and Pizzeria Circo had more creative takes on pizzas (with more signature pizzas), and Italian Circo had the more traditional menu. I recently had the Genovese Pizza (with a green, basil sauce) as part of lunch set, and it was marvelous.

#5. Pizzeria del Capitano in Chuo-ku, Sapporo

At the western end of the Tanukikouji shotengai shopping street (Tanukikouji 7), there are a lot of very good restaurants (one of our favorite taco restaurants in Sapporo, El Tope, is nearby). At the back of a little indoor-maze of small restaurants, you’ll find Pizzeria del Capitano, which makes some very good Naples-style pizzas.

This shop is small (and the seats are small, particularly at the counter) and it serves smaller-than-average pizzas, but the quality can be surprisingly good. It was on one of our first visits to Capitano Pizza that we had the Siciliana, and paid a little extra for the smoked mackerel (wow, fantastic), that pizza quickly became one of our favorite pizzas in Japan. The quality is less consistent when the main pizza master is not working, but on most of our visits, we were pleasantly surprised with the excellent sauce, delicious crust, and fine pizza making.

#6. Pizza e svago di Pluis, in Nishi-ku, Sapporo

We are excited for the chance to talk about this shop (a personal favorite), Pizza e svago di Pluis, as one of the best pizza restaurants in Sapporo.

Pizza Pluis is located in Nishi-ku, and a little harder to get to on public transportation, but it is worth the effort for locals or travelers that want a beautiful, high-quality pizza in an artful atmosphere. Pizza di Pluis is a one-man shop, and you bring your order to the counter and clear your own plate, but it’s all done with warmth and hospitality. Beautiful pizzas, and a very comfortable shop. We would likely put Pizza e svago di Pluis in the top 5 if it was more central.

#7. Makino Farms Pizza (in Niiiwa Kitchen), in Chuo-ku, Sapporo

In many ways, the “sometimes open” Makino Farms Pizza is the best pizza in Sapporo; but as it is only open a few hours a month (maybe one day per month), we could not put it further up the list. It’s not easy to get a pizza at this place, but it’s worth it.

There is a small “dry good store” (imagine a smaller, more artsy “Ikea,” with an incredible children’s section) called D&Department, a short walk from Nishijuhachi Station. That shop has a café in it called Niiiwa Kitchen, that does something like “pop-up” style food (a few days a week). If you check the calendar, you’ll see Makino Farms shows up at Niiiwa Kitchen one or two days a month, and offers exceptionally delicious pizzas, featuring some of their own produce. Along with the pizzas, they do some excellent desserts (with fantastic, crispy biscotti).

For my tastes, Makino Farms was (for years) without a doubt the best pizza in Sapporo; nothing in this town was nearly as good as this shop. As of this post, the good folks from Makino are still offering pizza in Niiiwa kitchen; we’re keeping track of the days, and will be there this month (we’ve been to this shop so many times).

#8. Osteria Salvatore in Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Osteria Salvatore Pizza is part of a Japanese chain of restaurants (there are other shops from this chain in Sapporo). In 2025, they took over the space from another pizza shop. With a location not far from the clock tower and the east-end of Odori park, the pizza is very convenient for visitors and tourists. It’s a comfortable shop, with good quality food.

Salvatore is a chain shop, so you’re missing the “made with love” quality where a particular pizza master is making pizza under his own name. Our first time at this shop, we happen to have an excellent “pizza lunch set,” where the appetizer was wonderful and the sausage pizza made us enthusiastic. On another date, at dinner, the pizzas were less impressive. I’ve been back for lunch and had a very good pizza. It’s a little hit or miss, but it’s a comfortable place to eat, and generally better than most pizza in Japan (but not as good as the shops above).

#9 Pizzeria Circo in Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Atmosphere matters, and we want to send all our readers to the best, most comfortable pizza restaurants in Sapporo. While Pizzeria Circo is indeed “mall pizza,” it’s very good quality, from the same maker as Italian Circo (see above). Because it’s in the the Cocono mall, the location less comfortable than the other shops. Part of the food court on 3F of the Cocono Mall (above Susukino Station), this location will be very convenient for locals for a pre-party in Susukino, or tourists that (for whatever reason) are drawn to Sapporo’s seedy “red light” district.

I was not expecting much, but Circo Pizza in Cocono makes a very good pizza, and has won my admiration. While not particularly lovingly put together, the wonderful flavors and high-quality ingredients impress me every time (almost against my better judgment). It was at this shop where we had their Hokkaido Pizza, featuring local crab, corn, and potatoes – great pizza. Personally, I would rarely (never?) choose a food court, but… I like Pizzeria Circo very much, and am always happy to go back.

#10 PST Niseko, in Niseko, Hokkaido

For the last slot on our “top-10 Sapporo pizzas,” we are going to break the rules and recommend the pizza in the very famous, but kind-of-far-away town of Niseko; PST Niseko makes some of the most outstanding pizza in Hokkaido.

PST is an internationally famous pizza brand, with shops in New York City, as well as their shops in Tokyo, like PST Higashi Azabu and PST Roppongi (there is even a PST Pizza Slice, now). If you’re looking for a fun day-trip from Sapporo, or if you’re a traveler and will be passing through Niseko, the Niseko PST restaurant offers a taste of the best of Tokyo pizza here on our northern island. A stylish spot – very busy during peak season (call ahead for a reservation) – this is a shop all pizza lovers in Hokkaido should know.

Other Notable Pizza Shops in Sapporo

Some quick notes about a few other pizza shops in Sapporo worth looking at:

One of the first pizzas we ever had (years ago) in Sapporo was Dalsegno Pizza (to the east, between Tanukikouji and Odori park). That shop has a genuinely charming “Italian” interior, it’s very nice inside, with a wonderful wooden bar countertop (with a view of the pizza oven). While the pizza is dependably good, it is not “great.” All the new pizza shops in Sapporo have made it even more obvious that the Sapporo Dalsegno Pizza shop is missing something and doesn’t quite deliver what you can easily find elsewhere. We have learned a lot about pizza in Japan over the years, and tried Dalsegno again recently – just to be sure – and, yep, good, but not as good as the shops above.

The Lucci Pizza restaurant near Maruyama Station makes a simple, but tasty pizza (we had the seafood pizza there recently, and it was memorable and surprisingly good). We don’t love the tablet-based ordering or the segregating seating of the shop itself, but the pizza was delicious. If you can get a table outside, near the sidewalk, that could make the meal even better.

Another shop that could almost break into the top-10 is Pizzeria Orso in Higashi-ku. Orso Pizza is a family-style spot, that makes very good pizza. For most people coming though Sapporo, the Orso location is not as convenient as our other recommendations. Good pizza, and gelato – if you have a car, or happen to be in the neighborhood, you’ll have a good meal.

See even more Sapporo pizza restaurants on our list of reviews of pizza restaurants in Sapporo.

Our Criteria for the Best Pizza in Sapporo

In the descriptions of the many excellent Sapporo pizza restaurants listed above, we have detailed why we love those particular shops. Our primary criteria include a focus on excellent pizza, easy access, and the best atmosphere. Sapporo doesn’t really have a good New York Style pizza slice spot (anymore), but even if there was one, it would be hard to rank a shop like that above the higher quality shops on our list.

There are some nice Italian restaurants that also offer reasonably good pizza (I’m thinking of you Agora Pizza), but they are not on this list. And if you want “cheap pizza” and don’t care about quality or atmosphere, see our pizza list… but we’re not going to recommend them.

Best Pizza in Japan

If you love pizza like we do, we can offer excellent coverage of the best pizza in Japan, including lists of pizza in Japanese cities, such as:

For pizza in Tokyo, see TokyoShortList.com
For pizza in Osaka, see OsakaCity.com
For pizza in Nagoya, see NagoyaCity.com
For pizza in Kobe, see KobeCity.com

We love pizza, we have tried it all, we know what makes pizza in Japan excellent; we’ll show you where to eat when you want pizza in this very fine country.

Who is the Pizza Czar of Japan?

Several voices contribute to the reviews on the Japanopoly family of websites. On SapporoCity.com, as for the pizza, most of the comments come from me; the (unofficial) Official Pizza Czar of Japan.

As the Pizza Czar of Japan, I have personally eaten hundreds of pizzas in this country, at over 100 Japanese pizza shops, many of which I have been to several times. I spend a lot of time in Sapporo, and while I have hundreds of slices “under my belt” in cities all across Japan, I know Sapporo best.

Like my father, and my father before him, I’m dedicated to reporting on the best pizza in Japan, and look forward to bringing street-level knowledge and reviews of pizza restaurants for the rest of my life… or until I pass this title down to my son, and he can continue the long tradition of Pizza Czars in our family.

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We appreciate everyone that has helped us with suggestions or comments. You can connect to us and see what we cover via the Japanopoly Instagram account (@japanopoly: we post pictures of Japanese pizza and link to our reviews there all the time). If you know of a good pizza shop (anywhere in Japan), we’re interested to know – send us a comment.

Sapporo has really “grown up” in recent years. As a destination, Sapporo is increasingly popular for tourists (and prices for condos in Sapporo are only going up). As the popularity of this city grows (and welcomes the eventual arrival of the shinkansen train… hopefully), Sapporo is becoming a more coveted destination; the quality of pizza in this city has improved dramatically as the city has become more sophisticated.

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