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Best Pizza in Clearwater
The most essential pies in Clearwater, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Italian-American and Coal-fired leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.6
- On the map
- 10
List last updated September 2026

#1 in Clearwater
Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza
Coal-fired · Editorial score 9.6
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Clearwater pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Clearwater?
Our editorial team currently ranks Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza as the best pizza in Clearwater, Florida. USA Today once called it the best pizza in Florida, thin-crusted and blistered from a real coal oven.
What style of pizza is Clearwater known for?
Italian-American is the most common style among our ranked Clearwater pizzerias (5 of 10). The top-rated Italian-American spot is Roundabout Pizza.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Clearwater?
Roundabout Pizza is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Clearwater list, with an editorial score of 9.3.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Clearwater?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Clearwater, Florida, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Clearwater?
Every Clearwater pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.








