20+ Local Favorites for the Best Pizza in Columbia, SC

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Are you searching for where to get the best pizza in Columbia, SC? We have found some fantastic locally-owned pizza joints that offer woodfire ovens, a variety of pizza styles, and some that even have vegan and gluten-free options! Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, take your family out for a relaxed meal, or even just try someplace new, we’ve got you covered on this list of amazing pizza options in the Columbia area.


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Best pizza, Columbia, SC

Best Pizza Restaurants in Columbia, SC 

Pizza is one of those meals that just about everyone can enjoy! It’s kid-friendly, customizable, and usually rather quick! We hope you’ll see a new restaurant and give them a try! Remember, eating from local restaurants helps our community and neighbors in so many different ways.

Blue Pizza 

Address: 2123B Greene Street, Columbia 
About: Blue Pizza offers New Jersey-style pizza right here in Columbia! You can build your own, order by the slice, or choose from a selection of specialty pizzas. For those with dietary restrictions, Blue Pizza offers vegan cashew cheese and rye crust

Blue Pizza

Bucato Pizza 

Address: 1615 North Beltline Boulevard, Columbia 
About: Bucato has a large selection of NY-style pizzas! They are currently ONLY offering takeout, but have quickly become a very popular spot! All pizzas are 16-inch and they have gluten-free cauliflower crust available. 

Bucato Pizza

Dano’s 

Address: 3008 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC
About: Dano’s is a popular pizza place in Columbia, and rightfully so! Dano’s has delivery options available for downtown, USC campus, Shandon, Rosewood, Woodlands, and Kings Grant! They often host “watch parties” or events for sporting events – be sure to stop in and try a slice of cheesy goodness! 

Dano’s

Focolare Pizzaria 

Address: 2150 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 
About: All pizzas at Focolare are 13” and prepared using their wood-fire oven. They’ve got all the traditional pizza favorites as well as some of their very own, unique recipes! 

Focolare Pizzaria

Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria & Pub 

Address: 621 Gadsden Street, Columbia 
About: Here you will find a comfortable atmosphere, large menu (including pizza, of course), and full bar. Thirsty Fellow also offers a ton of TV’s making it a great place to meet up with family and friends! 

Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria & Pub

Village Idiot 

Address: Five Points – 2009 Devine Street
Olympia – 612 Whaley Street, Suite A  
About: One of the longest-standing businesses in the Five Points area, Village Idiot Pizza has been a staple in Columbia, SC for more than 30 years! Village Idiot’s homemade ranch is a local favorite and can be added to almost any pizza! They also offer vegan cheese options

Village Idiot

Za’s Brick Oven Pizza 

Address: 2930 Devine Street, Columbia 
About: Za’s is a local favorite featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients! Found within the popular Devine Street shopping district, Za’s offers wood-fired pizzas, a large outdoor patio, full bar, and relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere. 

Za’s Brick Oven Pizza

LaBrasca’s Pizza

Address: 4365 Fort Jackson Boulevard, Columbia
About: Over 50 years in business and still serving up some of the most popular pizza in Columbia, La Brascas offers a casual and comfortable dining experience and serves their toppings chopped and layered under a bed of cheese. Classic pizza, hot subs, baked spaghetti, dessert and the locally famous cheese salad are guaranteed to be a hit for your next dine in or take out pizza night!

LaBrasca’s Pizza

Il Giorgione Pizzeria and Wine Bar

Address: 2406 Devine Street, Columbia
About: Known for their great atmosphere and delicious authentic Italian food, Il Giorgione Pizzeria is likely a better option for a date night than a family outing but the pizza and other cuisine are highly recommended!

Il Giorgione Pizzeria and Wine Bar

Great Pizza Joints in West Columbia, SC 

DeLucca’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria 

Address: 1720 Sunset Boulevard 
About: From NY-style pizza and calzones to salmon, chicken carbonara, and everything in between, DeLucca’s truly has something for the whole family! Everything at DeLucca’s, including the pizza dough, is made in-house daily. 

DeLucca’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria

Nick’s House of Pizza 

Address: 1082-A Sunset Boulevard
About: This is a locally-owned and operated restaurant that offers dine-in, carry-out, and catering services! Along with great pizza, Nick’s is also known for their delicious Greek-style pasta and dinner dishes! 

Nick’s House of Pizza

BOHO Pizza & Brew

Address: 2514 Augusta Highway, Lexington
About: Described as having an outdoor Bohemian venue, a family and community focus is a core value here! In addition to high quality, locally sourced fresh ingredients, they are committed to providing top notch customer service and an unforgettable experience. Their outdoor dining area features a wooden kids playset with slide and they offer live music and seasonal activities for kids like crafts with Santa. They feature woodfired pizza with an unconventional spin, 10 seasonally rotating draft beer options and over 25 canned and bottled craft beers plus a variety of wine as well. Lana’s Sweet Shoppe is also housed here and offers handmade ice cream, popsicles and treats by local bakers that rotate weekly.

BOHO Pizza & Brew

Nicky’s Pizzeria Lexington

Address: 102 East Main Street, Lexington
About: They offer New York style pizza, both thin crust and thick Sicilian, garlic knots, wings and perhaps most exciting of all, they have pickle pizza!

Nicky’s Pizzeria Lexington

Tonella’s Pizza Kitchen

Address: 1349 Dutch Fork Road, Ballentine
About: Tonella’s has a large menu and offers hand tossed traditional pizza as well as a variety of specialty pizzas, including a gluten free cauliflower crust. Their menu also includes salads, sandwiches, cheese steaks, pasta (even lasagna), and desserts. The cannoli and grilled pound cake sound especially tempting! Be sure to sign up as a VIP and get access to their secret menu plus special offers and rewards!

Tonella’s Pizza Kitchen

Marco’s Pizza

Address: 1221 Chapin Road Ste B, Chapin
937 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo
5449 Sunset Boulevard Suite D, Lexington
851 US-378, Lexington
514 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce
1766 South Lake Drive, Lexington
4561 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia
& More
About: Consistently delicious chain restaurant known for piling on the toppings, they make authentic Italian pizza with dough made fresh daily.

Marco’s Pizza

Papa Gio’s

Address: 7210 Broad River Road, Suite Q, Irmo
1965 Augusta Highway, Lexington
About: Family owned and operated, this pizzeria serves true, authentic New York City Pizza and comes highly recommended by the local New York transplants.

Papa Gio’s

Cucinella’s Pizzeria and Italian Ice

Address: 2250 Sunset Boulevard, Suite M, West Columbia
About: Everything here is baked fresh daily, made from scratch and the pizza is made using authentic family recipes and techniques originating from the family’s Rochester, NY bakery back in 1932. They offer NY style thin crust, gluten-free cauliflower crust and don’t forget to check out the special pie of the week! Grab an Italian Ice or Gelato for dessert, made in house and hand scooped!

Cucinella’s Pizzeria and Italian Ice

Knead Pizza

Address: 104 Scarborough Drive, Lexington
About: Create your own or choose from one of their signature pizzas. Creating your own pizza allows you to customize everything down to the dough. Begin by choosing from traditional, wheat or gluten-free cauliflower dough and then select from variety of base sauces including ranch, buffalo, BBQ and basil pesto in addition to your traditional sauces. Next choose your base cheese: options include feta, bleu cheese crumbles, ricotta, whole milk ricotta and more! Choose 3 toppings from a wide variety of vegetables and proteins and enjoy!

Wednesday at Knead Pizza is Kids Day and features 1/2 off kids meal with each adult entree (min. of $6.99, dine in only). See more Kids Meal Discounts in our huge list of places Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) in Columbia, SC.

Knead Pizza

Vinnie's Pizza in Columbia, SC

Our Favorite Pizza Restaurants in Northeast Columbia, SC 

Papa Tony’s Pizza: (Formerly Vinnie’s Pizza & Frozen Yogurt Cafe) 

Address: 300 Long Pointe Lane, Suite 110 
About: Found in northeast Columbia, Papa Tony’s is the perfect place to go for a quaint, family-friendly restaurant feel. They have specialty pizzas and build-your-own options.

Papa Tony’s Pizza

Pontiac House of Pizza 

Address: 10531 Two Notch Road, Suite 9305 
About: Pontiac House of Pizza is a locally owned restaurant that has been in business for more than 18 years! They are most known for their pizzas, but also serve other things such as salad, pasta, sandwiches, and items from the grill. 

Pontiac House of Pizza

Our readers love Pontiac House of Pizza, too:

I also have to add my stamp of approval to Pontiac House of Pizza in NE Columbia. It’s my family’s favorite pizza place in the area!

Katie W.

Schiano’s 

Address: 10120 Two Notch Road 
4839 Forest Drive, Columbia
About: Looking for New York-style pizza? Look no further! Schiano’s offers pizza, calzones, appetizers, and more! 

Schiano’s

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