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The Pizza Issue

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Utah Pizza Directory

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Classic joints
Where to go when you want some downhome pie.

Alpine Pizza
2429 N. UT-158, Eden, 801-745-1900, AlpinePizza.com
A mom-and-pop type establishment that takes pride in fresh ingredients and great pizza, such as the Venetian—a combination of the traditional Margherita and four-cheese pizzas with a considerable dose of pepperoni.

BK Pizza
8537 W. Magna Main St., Magna, 385-900-8910, Facebook.com/BKsPizza
Find them on Facebook and get in on their daily carry-out specials.

Café Galleria
101 W. Main, Midway, 435-657-2002, CafeGalleriaPizza.com
Flavors here range from the classic pepperoni or Italian sausage to the more complex goat cheese with roasted peppers or Genovese pesto chicken (all $11.99).

The Factory Pizzeria
119 S. Main, Logan, 435-752-9384, TheFactoryPizzeria.com
Build your own pie with the variety of toppings and sauces, or select a specialty pizza, such as the BBQ Chicken or Chicken Alfredo.

Gabor brothers Grill & Pizzeria
197 Main, Layton, 801-544-4344, GaborBrothers.com
It's touted by its management as a "small eclectic gem" and they ain't kidding. Forks dangle from the ceiling and a dummy named Chester greets customers in the entryway.

Hungry Howie's Pizza
1549 N. State, Orem, 801-225-3333, HungryHowies.com
Hungry Howie's is known for their flavored crusts—eight of them, in fact—that blend the wide variety of toppings to create a unique taste.

Italian Village
5370 S. 900 East, Murray, 801-266-4182, ItalianVillageSLC.com
More than 20 pizza options abound, but those in the know, go for the "bender."

Jack's Wood Fired Oven
256 N. Main, Logan, 435-754-7523, JacksWoodFiredOven.BlogSpot.com
Although there isn't a bad choice at Jack's, The Sunny-Side piled with prosciutto creminelli, dry-aged bacon, smoked cheddar and two eggs has the people of Logan calling for an encore. There are even gluten-free options.

The Junction
Multiple locations, TheJunctionPizza.com
Come for the pizza, stay for the sandwiches, salads and killer sides, like the house poutine ($4.49).

Litzas Pizza
Multiple locations, LitzasPizza.com
You definitely get bang for your buck at Litzas Pizza as servings are heaping at reasonable prices. The old-timey atmosphere takes you back to another decade.

Lucky Slice
Multiple locations, TheLuckySlice.com
With a variety of classic pizzas as well as Italian cuisine—e.g., Fire Island, with garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, capicola ham, carmelized onions, pineapple and jalapeños—Lucky Slice impresses the most avid food connoisseurs.

Malawi's Pizza
Multiple locations, MalawisPizza.com
Think of it as pizza with a purpose. For every meal you order here, one is supplied for a child in need in Africa.

Mountain Mike's Pizza
3785 W. 10400 South, South Jordan, 801-878-1551, MountainMikes.com
With names like The McKinley, The Everest, Mt. Veggiemore and Snowy Alps, it comes as no surprise that Mountain Mike's piles the goodies high on their pies.

Nicolitalia Pizzeria
2295 N. University Parkway, Provo, 801-356-7900, NicolitaliaPizzeria.com
Provo is home to Nicolitalia Pizzeria, a cozy spot that boasts of homemade Boston Italian style pizza.

Nuch's
2819 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City, 801-484-0448, Nuchs-Pizzeria-And-Restaurant.com
Longtime owner of DeLoretto's pizzerias opened this more upscale restaurant, serving New York-style pizza and calzones.

Ogden Pizzeria
936 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 801-393-3191, OgdenPizzeria.com
A small-town eatery that packs a big punch. Customers swear by the Buffalo Chicken or Chicken Alfredo pizza.

Park City Pizza Company
1612 W. Ute Blvd. Ste. 111, Park City, 435-649-1591, ParkCityPizzaCo.com
Established in 1985, this pizzeria knows how to stay in business: a delivery system, catering service and desirable food make this Park City spot a classic.

Robintino's
1565 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-272-4201; 1385 S. 500 West, Bountiful, 801-298-1515, RobintinosPizzaUtah.com
Go for the Robertino's Combo pie ($18.25 for a large) and leave the entire tribe happy with green pepper, mushroom and Canadian bacon goodness.

Slab Pizza
671 E. 800 North, Provo, 801-377-3883; 3430 N. Ashton Blvd., Lehi, 385-355-3883, SlabPizza.com
Promising fresh ingredients from farms in New Mexico and chile peppers straight from Mexico to make top-notch pies, Slab has become a hotspot for BYU students.

Smoky Mountain Pizza
1850 E. 9400 South, Sandy, 801-523-7070, SmokyMountainPizza.com
Get any personal or specialty pizza wrapped up into a calzone. Smoky Mountain Pizza also caters to gluten-free patrons.

Tenney's Pizza
Multiple locations, TenneysPizza.com
With Game of Thrones kicking back into high gear this Sunday, Tenney's is the place to call for deluxe pizzas, wings and breadsticks to chow down on your in-home Lazy Boy throne.

Wasatch Pizza
Multiple locations, SaltLakesBestPizza.com
Their motto is "Dinner today, breakfast tomorrow." With classics and specials, such as the cilantro lime chicken pizza, no truer words have ever been spoken.

Slice Czars
The essential on-the-go slices in Salt Lake City.

Caffe 222
222 S. Main, Salt Lake City, 801-561-3018, Caffe222.com
Not particularly known for its pizza, Caffe 222 on Main Street puts itself on the map with its delectable classic pepperoni.

Free Wheeler Pizza
150 S. 400 East, Salt Lake City, 801-322-3733, FreeWheelerSLC.com
Opened for nearly 40 years, free delivery to the downtown vicinity and numerous delectable pies to choose from, Free Wheeler has the recipe for success.

Main Street Pizza & Noodle
530 Main, Park City, 435-645-8878, MainStreetPizzaNoodle.com
Smack in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle of Park City, Main Street Pizza & Noodle offers a casual dining atmosphere and a mouth-watering array of food.

Pier 49
Multiple locations, Pier49.com
Branch out with the seven sumptuous sauces and 21 different toppings—or the specials such as Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street and Alcatraz—taken straight from the streets of San Francisco.

Pizza Cone Zone
Food truck, Facebook.com/PizzaConeZoneMobile
Wrapping their pizzas into the shape of a cone, the Pizza Cone Zone dishes up a handheld device you can eat.

Pizzeria Fratelli Tasso
Food truck, 385-214-0612
Fratelli Tasso's is a mobile wood-fired pizza service feeding the patrons of local farmers markets, art shows and more.

Salt Lake Pizza & Pasta
1063 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City, 801-484-1804, SaltLakePizzaAndPasta.com
Private cushioned booths and televisions airing sports events make this restaurant a casual and inviting spot for both lunch and dinner.

Sicilia Pizza & Kitchen
35 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-961-7077, SiciliaPizza.net
At this downtown gem, follow your heart with the Meat Amori that is capped with pepperoni, fresh Italian sausage, seasoned beef and ham.

Artisan Artistes
Leave your DiGiorno expectations at the door. These spots elevate pizza to works of art.

Arella Pizzeria
535 W. 400 North, Bountiful, 801-294-8800, ArellaPizzeria.com
Residents of Bountiful enjoy the bounties this pizzeria has to offer, such as The Arella, served with three cheeses, carmelized pears, candied pecans and topped with arugula doused in blue cheese dressing.

Este Pizza Co.
Multiple locations, EstePizzaCo.com
Create your own New York-style pizza—thin-crust with a crisp edge and pliable inside—or try one of their daily specials. They also cater to gluten-free patrons.

Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
2121 S. McClelland St. East, Salt Lake City, 801-467-2180, FlatbreadPizza.com
Craft your own or choose from their selection of the Neapolitan-inspired wood-fired pizzas to make your time in bustling Sugar House worth your while.

From Scratch
62 E. Gallivan Ave., Salt Lake City, 801-961-9000, FromScratchSLC.com
Offering authentic Italian cuisine in a modern, downtown atmosphere. Try the Fennel Sausage Pizza, accompanied with creme fraiche, onions and fresh mozzarella.

Mama Lia's Pizza
415 S. US-40, Roosevelt, 435-722-4400, MamaLiasPizza.Webs.com
Home of specialty pizzas like the bacon cheeseburger. Yeah, you read right.

Maxwell's East Coast Eatery
357 S. Main, Salt Lake City, 801-328-0304; 1456 Newpark Blvd., Park City, 435-647-0304, MaxwellsECE.com
Maxwell's flatbread-style pizza such as The Godfather and The Fat Kid warranted a feature in Guy Fieri's food show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Mellow Mushroom
1080 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City, 801-844-1444, MellowMushroom.com
Mellow Mushroom uses Appalachian spring water for their crust and high quality ingredients to create a distinct and flavorful pie.

Pizzeria Seven Twelve
320 S. State, Orem, 801-623-6712, Pizzeria712.com
Pizzeria 712 features a contemporary interior design and beautifully displayed array of dishes to present a warming atmosphere. Bonus, 712 buys its ingredients from local Utah farmers.

Pizzeria Limone
Multiple locations, PizzeriaLimone.net
Each pizza is topped with either fresh roasted marinara or five cheeses. Try the Viola, a combination of prosciutto and blackberries.

Rusted Sun Pizzeria
2010 S. State, Salt Lake City, 801-483-2120
People flock to the ovens to get the Mediterranean—a Rusted Sun fan-favorite—dished up with tangy marinara, fresh mozzarella, salami, artichoke heart, green olives and a taste of feta cheese.

Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
260 S. 200 West, Salt Lake City, 801-322-3556, Settebello.net
Take a trip to Italy at this authentically Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria that boasts prosciutto from Parma, cheese from Modena and salumi from Seattle.

Zilio's Artisan Pizza
10367 S. State, Sandy, 801-251-1445, ZiliosPizza.com
Sharing isn't to be expected at Zilio's, as pies are served per individual. Get a taste the Sweet Pulled Pork with mozzarella, pineapple, caramelized onions and barbecue sauce.

Out-of-the-box
Regular restaurants that also offer delectable pizza.

Brewvies
677 S. 200 West, Salt Lake City, 801-355-5500, Brewvies.com
Greece meets Italy with the Gyro Pizza, dished up with gyro meat, creamy yogurt sauce, fresh tomato and feta crumbles.

Green Pig Pub
31 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City, 801-532-7441, TheGreenPigPub.com
Keep your hunger at bay with one of Green Pig's pie of the day, ranging from classic pepperoni and cheese to Hawaiian with ham and fresh pineapple, to name a few.

Lumpy's
145 S. Pierpont Ave., Salt Lake City, 801-883-8714; 3000 E. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, 801-484-5597, LumpysBar.com
Hand tossed sourdough with homemade sauce, and for the especially famished patrons, "The Works" will not disappoint.

Michelangelo's on Main
132 S. Main, Salt Lake City, 801-532-0500, MichelangelosOnMain.com
An Italian restaurant that serves pizza? Se bueno. Try the Four Seasons, topped with ¼ sausage, ¼ fresh mushrooms, ¼ olives and ¼ margarita sauce.

Red Rock Brewing
Multiple locations, RedRockBrewing.com
Pizza and beer—the former complements the latter and vice versa. 10-inch personal pies presented here, as well as a Pizza of the Day.

Sage's Café
234 W. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-322-3790, SagesCafe.com
Taco Tuesday is out, Tuesday Night Pizza at Sage's is in. A variety of seasonal selections all at a set price of $12.75 every week.

Sea Salt
1709 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-349-1480, SeaSaltSLC.com
Sea Salt is the real deal when it comes to Italian cuisine with a vast array of homeland delights. Try The Piemonte pizza, topped with wild mushrooms, fontina, fresh ricotta cheese and thyme.

Stoneground Kitchen
249 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City, 801-364-1368, StonegroundSLC.com
Stoneground offers thin crust pizza in an urban setting. Featured is the Bianca Diovala dished up with spicy goat cheese, nduja, red onion and peppadews.

Trio Cafe
Multiple locations, TrioDining,com
Regulars at Trio come in time and time again for the scrumptious Rosemary Flatbread with fresh goat cheese, tomatoes, roasted peppers and caramelized onions.

Twin Rocks Cafe
913 E. Navajo Twins Drive, Bluff, 435-672-2341, TwinRocksCafe.com
Situated just below the Twin Rocks formation in southern Utah, this cafe—aptly named—allows its patrons to dine on Navajo pizza with a breathtaking view.

Mezzanotte
Hit these places up if you're looking for some late-night nosh:

Big Apple Pizzeria
2939 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-485-4534, BigApplePizzaUtah.com
New York style pizza by the slice or whole pie. Give the Monte Cristo a whirl, made with Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, a serving of breakfast bacon and feta cheese.

Big Daddy's
Multiple locations, BigDaddysPizza.com
Delivering until 4 a.m., Big Daddy's is the place to call to fill those late-night hunger pangs.

Pie Hole
344 S. State, Salt Lake City, 801-359-4653, PieHoleUtah.com
Not only is it open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends, but the thin-crust pizza here is cheap, sold by the slice and damned good. Don't miss out on its SLC-famous potato bacon.

Marco's Pizza
Multiple locations, Marcos.com
No matter where you are in the valley, Marco's Pizza can deliver within minutes with an affordable and savory pie.

New York Take & Bake
2416 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, 801-942-2109, NYTAndB.OrdersSnapp.com
New York Take & Bake prepares your personal or specialty pizza and you take it home and bake it when you're ready to serve.

The Pie
Multiple locations, ThePie.com
Wherever you land on the vegan-to-carnivore spectrum, your pizza cravings will be satisfied with The Pie's all-inclusive topping options.

Wild Mushroom Pizza
2711 S. State, Salt Lake City, 801-484-6100, WildMushroomPizza.com
Expand your horizons and take in all Wild Mushroom has to offer, such as the Pacific Northwest, served with Pacific smoked salmon, capers, pine nuts and mozzarella.