Best pizza in Charlottesville · Italian-American guide
Best Italian-American Pizza in Charlottesville
The 3 best Italian-American pizzerias in Charlottesville, Virginia, ranked by editorial score. The red-sauce pizzeria tradition carried across America by Italian immigrants: generous cheese, a sturdy crust, and recipes passed down for generations. This is the neighborhood pizza most of the country grew up on.

1
Italian-American
Vita Nova Pizza & Pasta Bar
Charlottesville, VA
Downtown Mall staple for build-your-own pizzas, pasta, and calzones.
8.5
Editorial Score
2
Italian-American
Belmont Pizza & Pub
Charlottesville, VA
Belmont neighborhood pub pouring beer alongside its hand-tossed pizzas.
8.1
Editorial Score
3
Italian-American
Public Fish & Oyster
Charlottesville, VA
Seafood-forward Main Street spot whose wood-fired pizzas round out a lively raw-bar menu.
7.6
Editorial Score