Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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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#19. Matchbox

- Rating: 3.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 2055 Bond St. Ste 180 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Christian's Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 14th St. Northwest Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar

- Rating: 3.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Elliewood Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Extreme Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 355 Merchant Walk Square Ste 200 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Sal's Caffe Italia

- Rating: 3.6/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 East Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Belmont Pizza and Pub

- Rating: 3.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 Carlton Road Ste 10 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Christian's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3440 Seminole Trl Ste 108 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Vita Nova New York Style Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 East Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Vocelli Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1857 Seminole Trl Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

10 / 19

#10. Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 241 Connor Drive Unit 1 Hollymeade Town Center Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

11 / 19

#9. Christian's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 West Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Mellow Mushroom Charlottesville

- Rating: 4.0/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1321 West Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Fabio's NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1551 East High St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Dino's Wood Fired pizza and Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 946 Grady Ave. Ste F Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Shop, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Lampo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Monticello Road Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Popitos

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1966 Rio Hill Center Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mona Lisa Pasta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 921 Preston Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Blue Ridge Pizza Co

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 East Market St. Ste 8M Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Pi-Napo Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2115 Jefferson Park Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- 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.