Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Lexington’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 11 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Local legends
Goodfellas, Two locations
As a former New Yorker, City Editor Sam knows where to find the closest thing to a slice of New York pie. Head to the Distillery District for a sit-down, date night vibe or swing by its OG spot on 110 N. Mill St. to grab a to-go pie. You can never go wrong with a slice, a coke, and a breadstick (don’t forget the garlic butter.)
Puccini’s, Two locations
There’s something for everyone at this regional-local spot that offers everything from pizzas to make-your-own calzones.
Joe Bologna’s, 120 W. Maxwell St.
This year we bid a happy retirement to the man behind the breadsticks that Lexingtonians consider a rite of passage, but the restaurant which bears his name while continue on.Choose from round or Sicilian-style crust for a truly unique ex-pie-rience.
Think outside the pizza box
Pearl’s, 133 N. Limestone
Trendy and chic, this downtown treasure offers freshly made wood-fired pies — with an emphasis on seasonal, locally-grown ingredients. Plus, any pizza can be made completely plant-based.
Lexington-style
Rolling Oven, 725 National Ave.
Sometimes, you just have to pour a bag of Grippo’s over your pizza — or at least that’s how Rolling Oven rolls. Venture out to Mirror Twin Brewing Co. or catch its 20-ft shipping container food truck at various events around town.
PieTana, 210 Rosemont Garden
While you brainstorm what Lexington in a pizza would be, PieTana is busy making it a reality. Try out a beer cheese, hot brown-inspired, or Blue Door Smokehouse brisket-topped pizza.
If you can’t take the wheat
Smashing Tomato, Two locations
This fresh, casual spot from the Bella Notte Restaurant Group is a great quick lunch spot with 6" personal pies all under $10 — and can be made with fresh, gluten-free dough.
Pies & Pints, 401 W. Main St., Ste. 106
The best part about this spot is that any specialty pizza can be made with gluten-free or cauliflower crust. Think: exploratory toppings like street corn + tajin pie.
Old Chicago, 1924 Pavilion Way
We know this one is a chain, but we would be remiss to not include its countless gluten-friendly options. Order a Thai Pie with cauliflower crust pizza or get creative and build your own.
It’s delivery
Apollo Pizza, 1451 Leestown Rd.
Feed the whole family (and then some) with a 20" Wagon Wheel pie, with unique specialties like the Kentucky Hot Browne or the Appalachian Mountain.
Mad Mushroom, Two locations
Having a late night? Steamy, classic pizza and daily specials make for a college student’s dream.
What did we miss? Let us know if your favorite spot is missing and we’ll get it added.
