Good pizza is honest food: a hot oven, patient dough and toppings that respect the base. We've rounded up the pizzerias that get it right, from blistered Neapolitan rounds to generous slices built for sharing. These are the places worth crossing town for when the craving hits.
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gusto Italian – Liverpool | ⭐ 9.1 | 3 989 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Villa Romana – Italian Restaurant Liverpool | ⭐ 9.1 | 1 935 | — |
| 3 | Smoke & Dough | ⭐ 8.9 | 1 819 | — |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Gusto Italian – Liverpool
Full ranking
1. Gusto Italian – Liverpool · ⭐ 9.1
(3989 reviews)
+9 photos
Edward pavilion, Liverpool L3 4AF, United Kingdom
Waterfront Italian at the Edward Pavilion
Gusto Italian occupies the Edward Pavilion on Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock, blending contemporary…
«We had a wonderful time at Gusto this evening. The food and atmosphere were wonderful, but…»
2. Villa Romana – Italian Restaurant Liverpool · ⭐ 9.1
(1935 reviews)
+9 photos
Villa Romana, Wood St, Liverpool L1 4DQ, United Kingdom
Authentic rustic Italian on Wood Street
Villa Romana is an authentic Italian restaurant on Wood Street, a Liverpool city-centre favourite fo…
«We came yesterday for lunch before watching 'Miss Saigon' at the Liverpool Empire. We real…»
3. Smoke & Dough · ⭐ 8.9
(1819 reviews)
+9 photos
14 Paradise Street, Leisure Terrace, Liverpool One, Liverpool L1 8JF, United Kingdom
Cook-your-own barbecue with lava coal pits
Smoke & Dough on the Leisure Terrace of Liverpool ONE offers an interactive American-Italian…
«I ordered the lunch grill, and it was so aromatic and tasty! Each type of meat had its own…»
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Gusto Italian – Liverpool — score 9.1/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 3 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.0/10 — average score of 3 places in the list.
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