The Top 3 above is my honest ranking — but this is the bonus pick I couldn't leave off, because it's the one I actually eat most. Fini's is a family-owned pizzeria run by Massimo Fini, who was born and raised in Italy and perfected his hand-tossed crust working in his father's pizzeria in Yonkers, New York. That Italy-by-way-of-New-York pedigree shows up in every slice, and Gwinnett noticed a long time ago: Gwinnett Magazine named it Best Pizza in Gwinnett seven times.
The Food
Real New York–style pizza — hand-tossed crust, available by the slice or the pie, from a classic margherita to the loaded Molto Meat. The rest of the menu is honest Italian comfort: calzones with homemade dough, baked pastas, penne alla vodka, chicken parm, arancini, and garlic knots that disappear fast. Beer and wine round it out.
Price Range
This is the affordable entry on my list — normal pizzeria pricing, slices for a quick lunch, whole pies and pastas that feed a family without a special-occasion bill. It's the weeknight answer, not the anniversary answer.
The Atmosphere
Casual and family-run, with a counter up front, brick accents, and a dining room where the regulars clearly know the staff. Zero pretension — you come for the crust, not the decor, and that's exactly how a great neighborhood pizzeria should feel.
Where It Is
1032 Old Peachtree Road in Lawrenceville, up near the Suwanee line — an easy stop off I-85 at Old Peachtree. Note the hours before you go: they're typically closed early in the week.
1032 Old Peachtree Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 · Official website
Menus, hours, and prices change — always check the restaurant's official site before you go. Photos courtesy of the restaurant's website.