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Best Pizza in Charlottesville
The most essential pies in Charlottesville, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Neapolitan and Italian-American leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.4
- On the map
- 10
List last updated September 2026
#1 in Charlottesville
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
Neapolitan · Editorial score 9.3
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Charlottesville pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Charlottesville?
Our editorial team currently ranks Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria as the best pizza in Charlottesville, Virginia. Lampo is small, packed, and serious — the kind of place where every pie comes out blistered and balanced exactly the way it should.
What style of pizza is Charlottesville known for?
Neapolitan is the most common style among our ranked Charlottesville pizzerias (3 of 10). The top-rated Neapolitan spot is Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Charlottesville?
Christian's Pizza on 5th Street is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Charlottesville list, with an editorial score of 8.9.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Charlottesville?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Charlottesville, Virginia, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Charlottesville?
Every Charlottesville 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.