Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Columbus, Georgia 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—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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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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#14. Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

- Rating: 2.8/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6581 Whittlesey Blvd. Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Peluso's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 5600 Milgen Road Ste 102 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Trevioli Italian Kitchen at the Rapids

- Rating: 3.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1329 Front Ave. Ste A Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. The Cannon Brew Pub

- Rating: 3.4/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1041 Broadway Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Brewpubs, Pasta Shops, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Mr. Pizza Brick Oven And Tap

- Rating: 3.4/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 3443 Macon Road Ste A Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Speakeasy

- Rating: 3.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3123 Mercury Drive Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: American, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Johnny's New York Style Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6770 Veterans Pkwy Ste D Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Mellow Mushroom Columbus

- Rating: 3.8/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6100 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. The Mix Market

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1040 Broadway Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Your Pie

- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5592-L Whitesville Road Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Your Pie

- Rating: 4.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1019 Broadway Ste 1 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Nancy's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5295 Whittlesey Blvd. Ste 300 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pizza Pronto

- Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4400 2nd Ave. Ste 6 Columbus, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cerrone's Brick Oven Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7830 Veterans Pkwy Ste G Columbus, Georgia
- 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.