Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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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#26. California Pizza Kitchen

- Rating: 2.9/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10001 Perkins Rowe Ste 110 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

- Rating: 2.9/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd. Ste 740 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Brewpubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Schlittz & Giggles

- Rating: 3.1/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Rotolo's Pizzeria - Perkins

- Rating: 3.1/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8342 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Rotolo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.2/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2985 Millerville Road Ste B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Schlittz & Giggles

- Rating: 3.2/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2355 Ferndale Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Johnny's Pizza House

- Rating: 3.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8873 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Rotolo's Craft & Crust

- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 Ben Hur Road Ste D Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Pizza Artista

- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4831 Rouzan Square Ste C Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. City Slice Pizza & Pints

- Rating: 3.6/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 West Chimes St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Johnny's Pizza House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14790 Wax Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Fat Boys Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3624 Nicholson Road Bldg 500 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mr Gatti's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5888 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Reginelli's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 684 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Palermo Ristorante

- Rating: 3.9/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7809 Jefferson Hwy A Ste A3 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Red Zeppelin Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4395 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. LIT Pizza - City Square

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 9770 Bluebonnet Blvd. Bldg 1, Ste 1 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Jabbys Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18303 Old Perkins East Ste 116 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Lit Pizza - Corporate Boulevard

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7474 Corporate Blvd. Ste 101 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Pizza Byronz

- Rating: 4.1/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8210 Village Plaza Court Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, French, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. La Contea

- Rating: 4.1/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy Ste F Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pizza Art Wine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 7673 Perkins Road C1 Ste C-1 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Rocca Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3897 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. LIT Pizza - Burbank

- Rating: 4.4/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3930 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. New York Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 5380 Jones Creek Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Bistro Italia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11903 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- 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.