Whether you’re hankering for an indulgent meat feast, a crispy cheese classic, or a flavourful veggie slice, there are plenty of prime pizza places in Gloucestershire.
From authentic Italian restaurants and award-winning breweries, to legendary local takeaways, SoGlos finds 13 of the county’s most delicious pizza places to satisfy those cravings.
Fabioni's
Providing hungry guests with 'more than just pizza', stone baked supremo, Fabioni's, serves up beautiful and authentic Neapolitan wood-fired slices from its mobile catering van, with everything handmade in front of guests and served in hand-stamped boxes.
Whether catering for a birthday party, wedding or corporate event, Fabioni's offers classic favourites such as Margherita, pepperoni and Hawaiian to more creative toppings like tandoori chicken, brie and courgette and the Fun Guy - plus it can also cater for gluten free, lactose free and vegan diners.
Fat Toni's
With outposts in Gloucester, Cheltenham and its recently opened restaurant in Stroud, Fat Toni’s is a firm favourite among locals, serving hand-stretched sourdough pizza that really raises the bar.
Pizza fans can choose from a regular, or a belly-busting 20-inch base. Championing fresh ingredients, its extensive menu caters to all tastes – from classic Margheritas to the fiery Dantes’ Inferno - with the option to combine toppings on its two, three, or four-way pizzas in order to satisfy everyone’s palates. Fat Toni's pizzas can also be tailored for special diets.
Tank in Gloucester
With a prime position in Gloucester’s historic docks, Tank serves more than just specialist craft beer, with its dedicated pizza menu sure to delight diners – especially when expertly matched with its beers.
Highlights on the pizza menu include chicken and bacon with roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, hickory-smoked balsamic glaze and parsley; pepperoni with roasted chillies and garlic; and seafood with prawns, salmon, spinach and mozzarella.
Zitto e Mangia in Tewkesbury
Family-run pizzeria Zitto e Mangia offers a slice of authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Tewkesbury, with an extensive menu of classic dishes, cooked by its talented Italian chefs – including an impressive range of pizzas.
Remaining true to tradition with its toppings, diners can expect staple pizzas such as Hawaiian with ham and pineapple; calabrese with spicy salami and olives; quattro formaggi with a mix of four cheeses; as well as calzones and a choice of pizzas without tomato sauce, too.
Dough From Dough Pizza in Gloucester
As Gloucester’s only independent sit-down pizza joint, Dough From Dough Pizza offers a haven for eating, drinking and socialising in its rugby-themed restaurant, serving pizzas cooked to perfection
With vegan options available too, menu highlights include the Chapperoni for the pizzeria’s sponsor, Charlie Chapman; an ode to Gloucester Rugby with the Cherry and White Margherita; and Veggie Sin Bin, which comes topped with vegetarian parmesan, Linda McCartney sausage, pickled red onions and garlic mushrooms.
Crust Issues in Stroud
Crust Issues has a carefully curated menu, featuring options for veggies, vegans and meat eaters alike. Its small but delightful menu champions fresh, authentic ingredients including soft goats’ or caciocavallo cheeses and ‘nduja sausage.
Whether you’re craving a gooey Marge Margherita; a spicy Chorizo Royale; Pep-Talk with ‘nduja, jalapeños and hot honey; or a Vegan Mary with garlic, fresh basil and oregano, pizza fans are sure to be satisfied by the impressive selection.
The Bell Inn at Langford
The Bell Inn at Langford is a charming country pub that focuses on serving simple but tasty pub food in a lovely setting. The pub has a separate restaurant with an open fire and a view of the pizza oven, which dishes up tasty Italian feasts.
Expect topping combinations such as anchovy, capers and black olives; ‘nduja, pickled jalapeños, tomato and mozzarella; and chestnut mushroom, truffle and mozzarella.
Stroud Brewery
In addition to its award-winning beer, Stroud Brewery’s on-site bar also serves up delicious sourdough pizzas from Vélo Bakery, which fires up the pizza oven on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
All pizzas are cooked to order and made with organic, local ingredients where possible, with choices including the Plant Power pizza with tomato sauce, cashew cream, caramelised red onion and artichoke; as well as the Wild Fungi, featuring a pesto base, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, along with decadent truffle oil.
The Olive Tree in Nailsworth
The Olive Tree in Nailsworth is a Mediterranean restaurant and pizzeria with a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for casual dining and evening meals – with its pizzas made fresh-to-order, before being cooked in a traditional stone oven.
With a small but enticing menu, highlights include the Mortimer Gardens with mozzarella, pulled shoulder of lamb, red onion marmalade, feta and rocket; The Ladder with chorizo, pepperoni, jalapenos, chillies and paprika; or the Nailsworth pizza made with vegan dough and cheese, artichokes, roasted mixed peppers and olives.
Piazza Fontana in Cirencester
Piazza Fontana aims to provide the best food, service and atmosphere – with a focus on fresh, authentic ingredients for a delicious taste of Italy in the Cotswolds.
The family-run pizzeria's menu offers plenty of traditional toppings such as artichokes; Parma ham; salami; aubergine; and pineapple, so there's something for all tastes.
The Sheep on Sheep Street in Stow-on-the-Wold
One of Stow’s most popular pubs, The Sheep on Sheep Street offers a laidback dining experience, with a dedicated pizza menu and on-site wood-fired oven.
The menu features everything from classic Margheritas to more adventurous creations like the Diavolo, topped with pepperoni, ‘nduja sausage, crushed chilli flakes and jalapenos; and the Ortlanto, with roasted aubergine, courgette, sun-dried tomato and goat's cheese.
Franco Manca in Cheltenham
Sourdough pizza company, Franco Manca, offers a relaxed atmosphere and pizza made with fresh dough, alongside Italian specialities and drinks.
Whether visiting for lunch or dinner, pizza fans can look forward to Franco Manca’s innovative menu, with toppings including roasted cured ham, cured chorizo and Genovese Neapolitan ragu – as well as plenty of vegan and gluten free options available, too.
Bosco Pizzeria in Cheltenham
Overlooking Cheltenham's Imperial Gardens, Bosco is inspired by pizzerias in Naples and New York City and offers guests a selection of pizzas and classic Italian dishes - with a small number of vegetarian and vegan options available.
From lunchtime through to the evening, diners at Bosco can expect everything from wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas to negronis and amaros, all made with Italian produce sourced directly from the markets of Milan and Naples - with a spectacular view across one of Cheltenham's prettiest spots, too.
