— Best Pizza
- And the winner is...
- The Post
The Basics
Opened: 2015
Neighborhood: Germantown; Deer Park
Self-description: “Killer New York-style pizzas and massive slices put us on the map.”
Website: thepostlouisville.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 4
Total wins: 2
First win: 2017, Best PizzaThe Voting Academy Says
“The Post is within walking distance of my house, but I’d drive 45 minutes to eat their pie.”
- And the other nominees are...
- Bearno’s
The Basics
Opened: 1977
Neighborhood: Several locations
Self-description: “Family-owned and -operated since ’77. Discover the Mama Bearno’s special — loaded with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, green olives, mozzarella.”
Website: bearnos.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 23
Total wins: 4
First nomination: 1986, the inaugural Best of Louisville, for Best Pizza
First win: 1997, Best Pizza and BeerThe Voting Academy Says
“Generous with toppings. They just don’t hold back.”
- Coals Artisan Pizza
The Basics
Opened: 2011
Neighborhood: St.Matthews-Crescent Hill border; Middletown
Self-description: “The first coal-fired pizza in the state of Kentucky.”
Website: coalsartisanpizza.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 5
Total wins: 2
First win: 2012, Best Italian Restaurant
Also won: 2014, Best PizzaThe Voting Academy Says
“Not only do they have great pizza named after Louisville neighborhoods, but they have the stuffed mushrooms I dream about.”
- MozzaPi
The Basics
Opened: 2017
Neighborhood: Anchorage
Self-description: “Millers, bakers and pizza makers.”
Website: mozzapi.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 1
The Voting Academy Says
“Feels like a hidden gem. Such a weird and lovely space, with oversized spoons and chairs, and a really nice patio out back.”
- Pizza Lupo
The Basics
Opened: 2017
Neighborhood: Butchertown-Clifton border
Self-description: “Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.”
Website: pizzalupo.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 3
Total wins: 1
Won: 2018, Best New RestaurantThe Voting Academy Says
“If you’ve ever been to Italy, this is the closest you can get to their pizza without having to buy a plane ticket.”
- Wick’s
The Basics
Opened: 1991
Neighborhood: Highlands; Hikes Point
Self-description: “Started as a concept at the kitchen table of owner Michael Wickliffe’s mother.”
Website: wickspizza.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 20
Total wins: 11
First nomination: 1996, Best Pizza
First win: 2001, Best PizzaThe Voting Academy Says
“I like a thin crust, which often means less generous amounts of toppings. But Wick’s is as hefty as most thick-crust pies, making for messy, but also glorious, eating.”