The best pizza in Charlottesville
Pi-Napo Pizzeria leads our ranking for pizza in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025. Dr. Ho's Humble Pie and Christian's Pizza come next.
1Pi-Napo PizzeriaReaders' choice, 2025
2Dr. Ho's Humble PieReaders' choice, 2026- 3Christian's PizzaReaders' top three, 2025, 2026
27 pizza places are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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Photo: pinapopizzaordering.com 1Pi-Napo Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville- Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 for pizza, voted by readers [1]
- Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for pizza, voted by readers [2]
- #6 on charlottesville.guide's pizza list (2026) [3]
“Pi-Napo turns pizza into a masterpiece.”
- Where
- 2115 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Vegan options
- Phone
- (434) 235-5125
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9 PM Tue 11 AM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 9 PM Sat 11 AM to 9 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: lampopizza.com 4Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for pizza, voted by readers [2]
- On charlottesville.guide's pizza list (2026) [3]
“they've crafted a dining experience so urbane and electrifying (see: lightning bolt logo) from utter simplicity.”
- Where
- 205 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- On the menu
- Margherita D.O.C. $19 · Diavola $18 · Insalata Di Arance $10 · Pane $5
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery · Private dining
- Phone
- (434) 244-3226
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Photo: crozetpizzacville.com 5Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for pizza, voted by readers [2]
- #3 on charlottesville.guide's pizza list (2026) [3]
“This zen spot is the marriage of two Virginia legends.”
- Where
- 20 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Live music
- Phone
- (434) 202-0592
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Photo: mellowmushroom.com 6Mellow Mushroom
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville- #1 on charlottesville.guide's pizza list (2026) [3]
“There's no pizza like Mellow Mushroom pizza. Stone-baked with fresh ingredients, next-level imagination, and limitless options for customization.”
- Where
- 1321 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Vegan options · Gluten-free options · Catering · Takeout
- Phone
- (434) 972-9366
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More pizza in Charlottesville
6 more · A to ZDino's Wood Fired Pizza & Rotisserie Chicken
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville“A place where people and flavors from every culture could come together around the table.”
- Where
- 946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4424
- Has
- Wood-fired · Gluten-free options · Vegan options · Catering
- Phone
- (434) 422-8543
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Photo: charlottesville.extremepizza.com Extreme Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville- Where
- 355 Merchant Walk Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22902-6541
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Gourmet Signature Pizza Medium 12" $17.99 · Garden Fresh Salad Entree $7.99 · Monster Subs $8.99
- Has
- Takeout · Catering · Vegan options · Gluten-free options · Full bar
- Phone
- (434) 234-3239
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9 PM Tue 11 AM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: lampopizza.com Lampo2go
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville“they've crafted a dining experience so urbane and electrifying (see: lightning bolt logo) from utter simplicity.”
- Where
- 929 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902-6172
- On the menu
- MARGHERITA D.O.C. $19 · DIAVOLA $18 · INSALATA DI ARANCE $10 · PANE $5
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery
- Phone
- (434) 244-3226
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Vocelli Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville“We bring those authentic, handcrafted Italian-inspired flavors to everything we do.”
- Where
- 1857 Seminole Trail #29, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- New Detroit Style Pizza $14.99
- Phone
- (434) 977-4992
All hours
Mon 9 AM to 5 PM Tue 9 AM to 5 PM Wed 9 AM to 5 PM Thu 9 AM to 5 PM Fri 9 AM to 5 PM Sat 9 AM to 5 PM Sun 9 AM to 5 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: matchboxrestaurants.com Matchbox
Pizza restaurant · Charlottesville“A definitive element of the matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes.”
- Where
- 2055 Bond St #180, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Has
- Happy hour · Brunch · Wood-fired · Catering · Private dining · Reservations
- Phone
- (434) 284-8874
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- Papa Johns Pizza2171 Ivy Rd Ste 1, Charlottesville
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Charlottesville.
Photo: crozetpizza.com Crozet Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Crozet“Still handmade, one at a time HIGH QUALITY HANDMADE pizza & More”
- Where
- 5794 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
- Has
- Live music
- Phone
- (434) 823-2132
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Photo: salspizzacrozet.com Sal's Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Crozet“What a real pizzeria is supposed to be.”
- Where
- 5752 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Takeout · Catering
- Phone
- (434) 823-1611
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 11 AM to 8 PM Wed 11 AM to 8 PM Thu 11 AM to 8 PM Fri 11 AM to 9 PM Sat 11 AM to 9 PM Sun 4 PM to 8 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
No longer open
- Anna's Pizza #5, 115 Maury Ave has closed.
- Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, 1133 Emmet St N has closed.
- Diy Pie, 1880 Abbey Rd has closed.
- The Brick Oven, 1966 Rio Hill Center has closed.
What pizza costs in Charlottesville
The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.
| Restaurant | Cheese pizza | Specialty pizza | Slice | Salad or side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Pizza | — | — | — | $7.99 (Garden Fresh Salad Entree) |
| Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria | $19 (Margherita D.O.C.) | — | — | — |
| Lampo2go | $19 (MARGHERITA D.O.C.) | — | — | — |
| Marco's Pizza | $16.99 (Large Margherita Magnifico pizza) | — | — | — |
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- Brixx Wood Fired Pizza closed
- The Brick Oven closed
- Diy Pie closed
- Anna's Pizza #5 closed
Questions
- What is the best pizza in Charlottesville?
- Pi-Napo Pizzeria. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 for pizza, voted by readers; Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for pizza, voted by readers. Dr. Ho's Humble Pie and Christian's Pizza come next.
- How much does pizza cost in Charlottesville?
- On the restaurants' own menus: cheese pizza from $16.99 (Marco's Pizza) to $19 (Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria); salad or side about $7.99.
- How many pizza places are in Charlottesville?
- 27 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Christian's Pizza, Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar, Dino's Wood Fired Pizza & Rotisserie Chicken, Domino's, Domino's Pizza and 22 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 3 more, in Crozet and North Garden.
- Which pizza places in Charlottesville take reservations?
- 1 take online bookings: Matchbox. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order pizza online in Charlottesville?
- 10 have online ordering on their own websites: Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar, Dino's Wood Fired Pizza & Rotisserie Chicken, Extreme Pizza, Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria, Lampo2go, Mellow Mushroom, Papa Johns Pizza, Pi-Napo Pizzeria and 2 more.
- Is Anna's Pizza #5 in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Anna's Pizza #5 has closed. For pizza nearby, see the list above.
- Is Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has closed. For pizza nearby, see the list above.
- Is Diy Pie in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Diy Pie has closed. For pizza nearby, see the list above.
- Is The Brick Oven in Charlottesville still open?
- No. The Brick Oven has closed. For pizza nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Pizza, 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Pizza, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3charlottesville.guide, What's the Best Pizza in Charlottesville?, February 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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