Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Roanoke area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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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#28. Highlander Pizza

- Rating: 3.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2043 Electric Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#27. Allsports Cafe Salem

- Rating: 3.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Main St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Sports Bars, Chicken Wings, Pizza
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#26. Big Belly Pizza Subs and Burgers

- Rating: 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 105 West Lee Ave. Vinton, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Burgers
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#25. The Green Goat

- Rating: 3.4/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 802 Wiley Drive Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, American, Sandwiches
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#24. Lydia's Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1713 Riverview Drive Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
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#23. Frank's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14 East Main St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#22. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 3.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4373 Starkey Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#21. Lews Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7707 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
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#20. Mamma's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 151 South Electric Road Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#19. Tony Avellino's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3606 Franklin Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#18. Food Fanatics Kitchen

- Rating: 3.8/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 551 Marshall Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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#17. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1176 Roanoke Road Daleville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#16. New York Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 708 Hardy Road Vinton, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#15. Beamer's 25

- Rating: 3.9/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 357 Salem Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza
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#14. Grace's Place Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1316 Grandin Road Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
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#13. Benny Marconi's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Campbell Ave. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#12. Mamma Maria's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2025 West Main St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
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#11. Aly Baba

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 504 East 4th St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Pizza
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#10. Basil pizza Roanoke

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3403 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#9. Bobby's Hot And Cheesy

- Rating: 4.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2071 Colonial Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. Frank's at Brambleton

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3743 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#7. Leonore Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1776 Apperson Drive Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Venezuelan
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#6. Lentini's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1396 Roanoke Road Daleville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
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#5. Fortunato

- Rating: 4.3/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Kirk Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#4. Bella Pizza Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2716 Lee Hwy Troutville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#3. Papa's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 1951 Electric Road Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#2. Tivoli Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1601 Lynchburg Tpke Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. Lil' Cucci's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 674 Teresa Lane Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, 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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