Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Boulder by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Boulder 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 Boulder 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.
#23. Cosmo's Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 3117 28th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza, desserts, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Abo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2761 Iris Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Cosmo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 659 30th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Gondolier Italian Eatery - Boulder
- Rating: 3.6/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4800 Baseline Road Ste A-104 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pasta Jay's
- Rating: 3.6/5 (740 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Boulder Social
- Rating: 3.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 38th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: new american, brewpubs, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Abo's Pizza South Boulder
- Rating: 3.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 637 South Broadway St. Ste South Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza, salad, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bacco Trattoria
- Rating: 3.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: italian, desserts, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Sforno Trattoria Romana
- Rating: 3.7/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pizza 3.14
- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1313 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza, desserts, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Backcountry Pizza & Tap House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2319 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza, sports bars, beer bar
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Boulder
- Rating: 3.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4670 Broadway Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Proto's Pizzeria Gunbarrel
- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5378 Gunbarrel Center Court Ste 1 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Sink
- Rating: 3.9/5 (623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1165 13th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza, burgers, american
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Carelli's Of Boulder
- Rating: 3.9/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 645 30th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: italian, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Brooklyn Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1647 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza
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#7. Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Under the Sun Pub & Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 627 South Broadway St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: new american, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Basta
- Rating: 4.2/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3601 Arapahoe Ave. Ste D155 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza, desserts, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pizza Colore
- Rating: 4.2/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1336 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage
- Rating: 4.2/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2675 13th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Fringe A Well-Tapped Eatery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Valmont Road Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: wine bars, beer bar, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Barchetta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1644 Walnut St. Boulder, Colorado
- 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.
