Discover the best pizza in Denver
Pizzerias in Denver on the map
Explore the mapThe Best Pizzerias in Denver
Blue Pan Pizza
Denver, United States
Marco’s Coal Fired
Denver, United States
Hops & Pie
Denver, United States
Bar Dough
Denver, United States
Cart-Driver
Denver, United States
White Pie
Denver, United States
Joy Hill
Denver, United States
The Greenwich
Denver, United States
Redeemer Pizza
Denver, United States
Cheapest Pizzerias in Denver
The PZA
Denver, United States
Outside Pizza
Denver, United States
The Pizza Bandit
Denver, United States
Pizzeria Leopold
Denver, United States
Little Arthur's
Denver, United States
Pizzeria Lui
Denver, United States
Brewability
Denver, United States
Romano's Italian Restaurant
Denver, United States
Osteria Alberico
Denver, United States
Denver runs a growing wood-fired scene with a quirk no coastal city has to think about: altitude. At a mile above sea level the air pressure is lower, dough proofs faster, and water boils cooler, so the city's pizzaioli adjust hydration and rise times to keep the crust from over-inflating.
NY-Style is the most common style on our map, alongside a solid New York-slice contingent and the Chicago and Detroit pans that traveled west. The rooms spread across the central neighborhoods rather than one pizza strip. The city groups under the United States hub.
The most popular pizzeria in the city by review volume is Blue Pan Pizza, one of 18 we list. Did you know high-altitude baking changes the recipe? Denver dough often runs a touch wetter and proofs shorter than the same recipe would at sea level.
Prices read fair. A wood-fired margherita usually lands between 15 and 21 dollars. The spots ranked here are ranked by what people who came for the pizza actually thought, not by which patio faced the mountains.
FAQs about Denver
Which Denver pizzeria ranks first by review volume?
Blue Pan Pizza currently leads Denver by review volume. The full city list lets you compare neighborhoods and formats.
How many Denver pizzerias are listed?
We currently list 18 pizzerias in Denver. The number updates with the live map.
Where can I find Detroit-style pizza in Denver?
Blue Pan Pizza is the clearest mapped anchor for Detroit-style square pies in Denver.
Does Denver have coal-fired pizza?
Marco's Coal Fired is a visible central option. Check the place page for current hours and service.
Where should I look for pizza in RiNo?
The RiNo and Larimer area includes mapped choices such as Cart-Driver, Redeemer Pizza, and Marco's Coal Fired. It is one of the easier clusters to compare on foot.
Where can I find pizza in the Highlands?
The Highlands and west side include Blue Pan and other mapped options along the nearby neighborhood corridors. Use the map to keep city and suburban locations straight.
Is there pizza near Tennyson Street?
Yes. Tennyson and Berkeley have listed options, including Hops & Pie. Check the map for the current walking route.
Where can I find pizza near South Broadway?
South Broadway and the neighborhoods farther south have several visible choices, including Joy Hill. Some results sit outside the central city grid, so check the address before leaving.
Does Denver's altitude change pizza dough?
At 5,280 feet, lower air pressure and faster evaporation affect baking in general. Individual pizzerias handle fermentation and hydration in their own way, so there is no single Denver formula.
Do Denver pizzerias require reservations?
It depends on the room. Check ahead for full-service dinner spots, while counter-service shops are usually simpler to visit without a booking.