Pizza is good anytime of the yearbut even better on National Pizza Day.
Denver is known for being a creative culinary cityand pizza is just one example of that. From Italian to Neapolitan to Detroit to ChicagoDenver’s got a little bit of everything in terms of . And that’s not even getting into the topping combinations Denver hasranging from classic supreme to Mac and Cheese. We’ve rounded up 10 of the most innovative and delicious pizza places through the Mile High City just in time for National Pizza Day so without further adohere it is.
1. Hops & Pie
Hops & Pie is your go-to for artisan pizza and craft beer. They’ve got a whole variety of crustscheesesand toppings to choosefrom Detroit- to thick crustto ricotta and bleu cheese and shredded mozzarellato pepperonisausagechorizoor anchovies. They’ve even got some options if you’re vegan as well. And don’t forget to wash it all down with an IPA or Lager.
Where: 3920 Tennyson StDenverCO 80212
2. Pizzeria Lui
Classic Italian pizza is fresh and ready to eat at Pizzeria Lui’sbut don’t let their classic fool you into thinking they aren’t doing some innovative things with their pies. Go for a classic like their perfect pepperoni pizzaor try something a little more unique like their Street Taco Pizza with homemade chorizotomatillo salsamozzarellaCotija cheesecornand cilantro.
Where: 5380 W Mississippi AveLakewoodCO 80226
3. Famous Original J’s
Famous Original J’s is bringing New York- pizza to Denverthe right way. New Yorker’s are very particular about the way they make pizzabut the owner Joshua Pollack seems to have gotten it right. Their pizzas are prepared fresh with quality ingredients in classic s. Try out a delicious ‘Roni pizza or a pizza topped with white sauceshredded mozzarellaparmesanricottaand oregano.
Where: 715 E 26th AveDenverCO 80205
4. Ian’s Pizza Denver
Ian’s Pizzas has got everything people want in a pizzeria. It’s open late and has some really unique variations of pizzaperfect for a late night stop after a long night. They’ve got pies split in two categories: red and white. For redsyou could go with classic or live a little and try a taco pizza with pico de gallocheddarsour creamand choice of either chicken or chorizo. Whites is where they really go crazy like their Penne Alfredo pizza or their Mac and Cheese. They’ve got a couple of other unique s of pizza so check out their menu here.
Where: 2210 Blake St #101bDenverCO 80205
5. Eat Vero
Vero’s is a great place to satisfy your craving for a wood-fired pizza in Denver. Vero’s is the sister restaurant to Il Postoan Italian eateryand is located within Denver Central Market where owner Andrea Frizzi serves his take on Neapolitan pies. Right now they’re doing online orders of delicious pizzas and pastas. For their piestry a Salciccia e Funghi which is sausage and mushroomsor their La Frizziwhich is topped with shredded mozzarellaprosciutto de parmaand arugula.
Where: 8500 Peña BlvdDenverCO 80249
6. Blue Pan
Blue Pan Pizza is all about Detroit- right in the heart of Denver. Detroit- is known for its square shapechewy crispy crust that gets its signature from its time baking in steel pans (which is where they get the name)Wisconsin brick cheese (though they also mix fresh mozzarella and white cheddar)and tomato sauce on top. While Blue Pan’s dining rooms may be closedthat doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a contactless pizza delivery from them. They’ve even got “at home pizza kits.” Try one of their various types of pizzas like the Sweety Pie which has pineapplebaconhouse pickled jalapeñosricottaSicilian oreganoand pecorino Romano cheese.
Where: 3930 W 32nd AveDenverCO 80212
7. Kaos Pizzeria
Kaos Pizzeria is all about fresh produce-to-plate food. Inside a 100-year old brick house houses a truly delicious pizzeria with locally-sourced and fresh ingredients from their own farms and local growers. They’ve got a Wild Mushroom pizza with pestomushroomsshallotsand caramelized onions that sounds greator their Smokestack which is a speciality tomato saucebaconfire-roasted peppersand goat cheese.
Where: 1439 S Pearl StDenverCO 80210
8. Marco’s Coal Fired
Marco’s Coal-Fired has got a reputation for some good piesbeing the only place in Denver with pizzas that are AVPN Certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. Their pizzas call back to New York with their names and ingredientslike the Hell’s Kitchen Pizza with salamihot coppatomato saucefresh mozzarellapecorinoand fresh basil. Or try their Brooklyn with Italian sausagepepperonimushroomsred onionstomato saucemozzarellaand fresh basil.
Where: 2129 Larimer StDenverCO 80205
9. Cart-Driver
Pizzaoystersand Prosecco may not be three words that go together in your mindbut that’ll change after trying out the trio at Cart-Driver RiNo spot. What sounds better than raw oysters to startfollowed by either Cart-Driver’s Clam Pizza with clampancettagarlicor their White Pizza with Mozzarellasmoked ricottabasiland garlic. Then wash it all down with a bubbly Prosecco or one of their spritz cocktails. As of nowindoor-dining is limited and a first-come first serve basisbut they’re taking reservations for their outdoor patio and greenhouse seating.
Where: 2239 W 30th AveDenverCO 80211
10. Grabowski’s Pizzeria
Grabowski’s Pizzeria is the perfect place to get your fill of authentic Chicago- pizza with thin house-made crustfresh mozzarellaand other delicious toppings. Its all prepared in an old-fashioned rotating oven for a truly authentic experience. They’ve only got a few types of classic slike the ChicagoMeat LoversSupremeor Cheesebut they do them all with care.
Where: 3350 Brighton BlvdDenverCO 80216
For more pizzahave you been to the nation’s first pizza vending machine inside the Celtic?
[featured image by marcoscoalfired via instagram]