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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Boulder area by diners

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Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like 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—many 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 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, 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 180 slices of pizza in a year, 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.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Boulder area based on diners' reviews on Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pizzeria Alberico

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1730 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Brooklyn Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1647 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. High Society Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Pizza Colore

- Rating: 4.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1336 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. New Yorkese

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Barchetta

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

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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