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Best overall pick
Fred's Pizza Express
Portsmouth East End • Old-School Carryout Pizzeria • Classic Local Favorite
A long-running Portsmouth standby known for hearty, square-cut pizzas piled high with toppings.
Locals make the drive to Fred's for pizza that tastes like it has been on the table for generations. The crust runs on the doughy side, with plenty of cheese and toppings that edge right out to the corners, making every slice feel substantial. Call ahead from Friendship, then swing by to grab a couple of pies and a box of wings on your way back through town.
02
Best for families
Mr Gatti's Pizza
Portsmouth Route 23 Corridor • Family Buffet And Game Room • Best For Kids And Groups
A family-oriented pizza buffet where kids can graze on slices between rounds in the game room.
Mr Gatti's is the kind of place where a youth team or birthday group can spread out and nobody has to argue over toppings. The buffet usually runs a steady rotation of classics like pepperoni, sausage, and dessert pizzas, so everyone finds something fast. It is an easy stop if you are already in Portsmouth running errands and need to feed a crowd without a long wait.
03
Best for fast custom pies
Rapid Fired Pizza
New Boston Shopping Strip • Fast-Casual Build-Your-Own Spot • Quick Custom Pies
Build your own pizza from the crust up and have it come out of the oven in just a few minutes.
Rapid Fired suits anyone leaving Friendship after work and wanting something quick but a step above standard delivery. You move down the line picking sauces, cheeses, and toppings, then watch your pie crisp up in the high-heat oven. The result is a thinner-crust pizza with a bit of char that you can easily tweak to be as classic or adventurous as you like.
04
Best pizza-and-pub combo
Oddfellows
Downtown Portsmouth • Brick-Walled Bar And Pizza Joint • Best For A Night Out
A downtown hangout where specialty pizzas share the spotlight with craft beers and pub snacks.
Oddfellows is a good call when you want more of an evening out than a quick carryout run. The room feels comfortably worn-in, and the menu leans into creative toppings and shareable pies that pair well with what is on tap. Grab a table after an event on the riverfront, order a couple of pizzas for the group, and you have an easy night in Portsmouth without anything feeling fussy.
05
Best late-night delivery
Domino's Pizza Portsmouth
Portsmouth Delivery Hub • National Delivery Chain • Late-Night Delivery Pick
Reliable, customizable delivery pizzas that will make it all the way out toward Friendship when smaller spots are closed.
For late-night cravings or bad-weather evenings in Friendship, Domino's is often the practical choice. Online ordering makes it easy to dial in crust, sauces, and extras, and you can track the order while you wait. It may not be a special-occasion pie, but when you want hot pizza on your doorstep without leaving the house, it gets the job done.