Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Lexington 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 square 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 enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. 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-ranked pizza restaurants in Lexington using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp’s ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#30. The Goose Lexington

– Rating: 3.7/5 (166 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 170 Jefferson St. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: bars, pizza, new american
– Read more on Yelp

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#29. Gattitown

– Rating: 3.7/5 (48 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2524 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, arcades
– Read more on Yelp

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#28. Giovanni’s Pizza-Tates Creek

– Rating: 3.7/5 (40 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4214 Saron Drive Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, sandwiches, italian
– Read more on Yelp

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#27. Roosters

– Rating: 3.7/5 (124 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 124 Marketplace Drive Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: chicken wings, burgers, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#26. Sutton’s

– Rating: 3.7/5 (223 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 110 North Locust Hill Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: italian, pizza, american
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. Pie Five Pizza

– Rating: 3.8/5 (54 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3401 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: italian, pizza, vegan
– Read more on Yelp

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#24. Joe Bologna’s

– Rating: 3.8/5 (324 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 120 West Maxwell St. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#23. Brick Oven Pizzeria

– Rating: 3.8/5 (93 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4371 Old Harrodsburg Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, salad, chicken wings
– Read more on Yelp

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#22. Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders

– Rating: 3.9/5 (103 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1590 Leestown Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, italian, delis
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. Apollo Pizza

– Rating: 3.9/5 (96 reviews)
– Address: 1451 Leestown Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Jets Pizza

– Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3268 Richmond Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, italian
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. Fazoli’s

– Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1840 Alysheba Way Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: italian, fast food, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. 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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#17. Rise Up Pizza

– Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
– Address: 131 Cheapside Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. Saul Good Restaurant – Mall Rd

– Rating: 4.0/5 (173 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3801 Mall Road Ste 120 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, new american, breakfast & brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Jockey Bar

– Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 131 Cheapside Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: irish pub, pizza, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Jet’s Pizza

– Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3735 Palomar Centre Drive Ste 70 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. Goodfellas Pizzeria – Distillery

– Rating: 4.1/5 (416 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1228 Manchester St. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, desserts, salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. Addie’s Stone-Fired Pizza

– Rating: 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
– Address: 3195 Beaumont Center Cir Ste 110 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, american, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. MOD Pizza

– Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2217 War Admiral Way Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: fast food, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Goodfellas Pizzeria – Mill St

– Rating: 4.2/5 (276 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 110 North Mill St. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. MOD Pizza

– Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4101 Tates Creek Centre Drive Ste 140 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: fast food, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pies & Pints – Lexington

– Rating: 4.2/5 (560 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 401 West Main St. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza, pubs, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Smashing Tomato

– Rating: 4.2/5 (133 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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#6. Blaze Pizza

– Rating: 4.2/5 (84 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4049 Finn Way Ste 110 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: salad, fast food, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. Rolling Oven

– Rating: 4.3/5 (95 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 725 National Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: food trucks, pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. Pearl’s

– Rating: 4.3/5 (96 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 (145 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. Whiskey Bear Craft Kitchen & Bar

– Rating: 4.4/5 (69 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3195 Beaumont Center Cir Ste 100 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: cocktail bars, pizza, american
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. PieTana

– Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 210 Rosemont Gdn Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.