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Best Pizza in Columbia
The most essential pies in Columbia, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Wood-fired and New York leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.1
- On the map
- 10
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Columbia
Mellow Mushroom
American · Editorial score 9.1
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Columbia pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Columbia?
Our editorial team currently ranks Mellow Mushroom as the best pizza in Columbia, South Carolina. Southern-born chain famous for its pretzel-crust pies.
What style of pizza is Columbia known for?
Wood-fired is the most common style among our ranked Columbia pizzerias (2 of 10). The top-rated Wood-fired spot is Il Focolare.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Columbia?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Columbia, South Carolina, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Columbia?
Every Columbia 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.