Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the San Luis Obispo area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the San Luis Obispo area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region鈥攍ike a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago鈥攎any can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than , up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to , it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the San Luis Obispo area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of San Luis Obispo were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#29. Me n Ed's Pizzeria and Craft House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 750 Price St. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, American
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#28. Woodstock's Pizza SLO

- Rating: 3.7/5 (1100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
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#27. Mission Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 Front St. Avila Beach, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#26. Giuseppe's Express

- Rating: 3.8/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Price St. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#25. Pismo Bowl

- Rating: 3.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 277 Pomeroy Ave. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Bowling, Pizza
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#24. Del's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (608 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 Price St. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
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#23. Milestone Tavern

- Rating: 3.9/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 972 East Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: American, Pizza, Bars
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#22. Benny's Pizza Palace & Social Club

- Rating: 3.9/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#21. Pismo Brewing

- Rating: 3.9/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Cypress St. Ste S2 Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Brewpubs, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#20. Fatte's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2161 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#19. Nucci's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 785 Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#18. Mama's Meatball

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1065 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Higuera St. Ste 130 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
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#17. PizMo Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 Pomeroy Ave. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#16. Nucci's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3165 Broad St. Ste 106 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#15. Rosa's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1446 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 491 Price St. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#14. Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1765 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 891 Price St. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#13. The Boardroom

- Rating: 4.1/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 Hinds Ave. Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, Pizza
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#12. Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 849 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#11. Flour House SLO

- Rating: 4.2/5 (816 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 690 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#10. Gino's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (440 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 539 5 Cities Drive Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#9. High Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 877 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
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#8. Gino's Pizza SLO

- Rating: 4.3/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1761 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#7. Humble Oven

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3845 South Higuera St. Ste 110 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Pasta Shops
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#6. Pizza Republic

- Rating: 4.4/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3810 Broad St. Ste 3 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Pasta Shops
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#5. Petra

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2063 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1210 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Pizza, Beer Bar
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#4. Bravo Pizza Plus SLO

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3971 South Higuera St. Ste 120 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#3. Bear & The Wren

- Rating: 4.6/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Higuera St. Ste 2 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Gastropubs
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#2. Antonia's Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 891 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Pizza, Soup
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#1. My Friend Mike's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 2324 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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