Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Boulder area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Boulder 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 Boulder 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 Boulder 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. Boulder Social

- Rating: 3.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 38th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs, Pizza
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#28. Bacco Trattoria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Pizza
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#27. Sforno Trattoria Romana

- Rating: 3.6/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#26. Proto's Pizzeria Gunbarrel

- Rating: 3.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5378 Gunbarrel Center Court Ste 1 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#25. Backcountry Pizza & Tap House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2319 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Beer Bar
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#24. Pizza 3.14

- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1313 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Gluten-Free
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#23. Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Boulder

- Rating: 3.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4670 Broadway Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#22. Proto's Pizza - Longmont

- Rating: 3.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 South Airport Road Longmont, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#21. Caprese Trattoria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1067 South Hover Road Longmont, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
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#20. Cimmini's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 300 2nd Ave. Niwot, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
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#19. Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom

- Rating: 3.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 11410 Via Varra Ste 300 Broomfield, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#18. The Sink

- Rating: 3.8/5 (689 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1165 13th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, American
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#17. Pizzeria Alberico

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1730 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Boss Lady Pizza - Superior

- Rating: 3.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1613 Coalton Road Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
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#15. Carelli's Of Boulder

- Rating: 3.9/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 645 30th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#14. Lefty's Gourmet Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 364 2nd Ave. Niwot, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
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#13. Via Toscana

- Rating: 3.9/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 356 South McCaslin Blvd. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#12. Nick-N-Willy's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#11. Brooklyn Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1647 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. Shopey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 577 East South Boulder Road Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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#9. High Society Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
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#8. Basta

- Rating: 4.2/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3601 Arapahoe Ave. Ste D155 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Seafood
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#7. Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage

- Rating: 4.2/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2675 13th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Pizza Colore

- Rating: 4.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1336 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#5. Fringe A Well-Tapped Eatery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Valmont Road Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer Bar, Pizza
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#4. Parma Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1132 West Dillon Road Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free, Pizza
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#3. New Yorkese

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#2. 12 Degree Brewing

- Rating: 4.4/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 820 Main St. Ste 2 Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Brewpubs
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#1. Barchetta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1644 Walnut St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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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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