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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Lexington 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 Lexington 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 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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Gattitown

- Rating: 3.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2524 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Arcades
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Apollo Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1451 Leestown Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Rise Up Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 131 Cheapside Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Jets Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3268 Richmond Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Parlour Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2099 Harrodsburg Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Pearl's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 133 North Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Seafood, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. PieTana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Rosemont Gdn Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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