Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington 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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#25. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Marion Ste 110 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Desserts
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#24. The Goose Lexington

- Rating: 3.6/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 Jefferson St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, New American
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#23. Giovanni's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 851 North Main St. Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Buffets
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#22. Gattitown

- Rating: 3.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2524 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Arcades
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#21. Sutton's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 North Locust Hill Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, American
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#20. Pie Five Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3401 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Vegan
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#19. Joe Bologna's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 West Maxwell St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#18. The Jockey Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 Cheapside Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Irish Pub, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#17. Apollo Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1451 Leestown Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 3.9/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1590 Leestown Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Delis
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#15. Mad Mushroom Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3340 Clays Mill Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. Rise Up Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 131 Cheapside Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
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#13. Jets Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3268 Richmond Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#12. Parlour Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2099 Harrodsburg Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#11. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 161 East Brannon Road Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
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#10. Rolling Oven

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 National Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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#9. Goodfellas Pizzeria - Distillery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (459 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1228 Manchester St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#8. Rosati's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 148 Malabu Drive Ste 160 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Pizza
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#7. Smashing Tomato

- Rating: 4.2/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Mall Road Ste 195 The Mall At Fayette Plz Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Soup
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#6. Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mill St

- Rating: 4.2/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 North Mill St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
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#5. Pies & Pints - Lexington

- Rating: 4.2/5 (603 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 West Main St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
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#4. Pearl's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 133 North Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Seafood, Salad
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#3. Smashing Tomato

- Rating: 4.3/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 War Admiral Way Ste 160 Hamburg Pavilion Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops, Sandwiches
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#2. PieTana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Rosemont Gdn Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. Delish Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Blueberry Lane Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Salad
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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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