Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Charlottesville area by diners
Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
#19. Matchbox
- Rating: 3.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 2055 Bond St. Ste 180 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Christian's Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 14th St. Northwest Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#17. Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar
- Rating: 3.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Elliewood Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
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#16. Extreme Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 355 Merchant Walk Square Ste 200 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#15. Sal's Caffe Italia
- Rating: 3.6/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 East Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#14. Belmont Pizza and Pub
- Rating: 3.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 Carlton Road Ste 10 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs
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#13. Christian's Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3440 Seminole Trl Ste 108 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Vita Nova New York Style Pizza & Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 East Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#11. Vocelli Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1857 Seminole Trl Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#10. Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.9/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 241 Connor Drive Unit 1 Hollymeade Town Center Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
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#9. Christian's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 West Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. Mellow Mushroom Charlottesville
- Rating: 4.0/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1321 West Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
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#7. Fabio's NY Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1551 East High St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Pizza
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#6. Dino's Wood Fired pizza and Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 946 Grady Ave. Ste F Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Shop, Wraps
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#5. Lampo
- Rating: 4.3/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Monticello Road Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#4. Popitos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1966 Rio Hill Center Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#3. Mona Lisa Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 921 Preston Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#2. Blue Ridge Pizza Co
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 East Market St. Ste 8M Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Pizza
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#1. Pi-Napo Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2115 Jefferson Park Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- 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.
