Across Gloucestershire, you'll find everything from family-run Italian restaurants and artisan pizzerias to award-winning breweries and neighbourhood pubs serving exceptional pizza.
From Gloucester and Cheltenham to Stroud, Tewkesbury, the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, these are 14 of the best pizza spots worth seeking out when the craving strikes.
Banchina Italian at Gloucester Quays
Newly-opened in 2026, Banchina Italian has already established itself as one of Gloucestershire's standout destinations for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
At the heart of the Gloucester Quays restaurant is a traditional pizza oven and an open kitchen, where chefs prepare every pizza using a painstaking 72-hour dough made with the Italian biga fermentation method – a slow process that develops deeper flavour, a light, airy texture and the perfectly crisp-yet-soft crust that defines great Neapolitan pizza.
Made with premium Italian ingredients and inspired by the team's travels across Italy, Banchina pairs seriously good pizza with a stylish Mediterranean setting, making it just as suited to a quick lunch as a long dinner with friends.
Fat Toni's in Stroud
Fat Toni’s in Stroud's Five Valleys has built a loyal following for its hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, served on regular bases or enormous 20-inch pizzas designed for sharing.
Its extensive menu spans classic Margheritas to the fiery Dante's Inferno — with the option to combine toppings on its three or four-way pizzas to satisfy everyone’s tastes.
Zitto e Mangia in Tewkesbury
Family-run restaurant Zitto e Mangia offers a slice of Italy in the heart of Tewkesbury, with its extensive menu including an impressive pizza selection.
Staying true to tradition with its toppings, diners can expect staple pizzas such as quattro formaggi, frutti di mare and Hawaiian ham and pineapple, as well as calzones — with gluten-free options available, too.
Japes in Cheltenham
London pizza joint Japes on Cheltenham's Promenade is a destination for deep dish lovers — providing plenty of Instagram-worthy cheese pulls.
Its Chicago-style deep dish pizzas come stuffed with toppings including chicken tenders, melting mozzarella and fresh veggies, with a selection of crust dips to make the most of all that dough.
Slice Bros in Cheltenham
Serving up New York-style slices on Cheltenham High Street, Slice Bros gives hungry passers-by the opportunity to pull up a stool and grab a slice to devour straight away or order a whole pizza to take home.
From crowd-pleasers like the triple pepperoni or four cheese, to inventive creations like the GCHQ with ground beef, shredded chicken, ham and queso cheese; the hot honey with mozzarella cheese, candied jalapenos and a honey drizzle; or the vegan truffle mushroom, the choice is impressive.
Stroud Brewery in Stroud
Stroud Brewery is known for its award-winning organic beer, but its wood-fired sourdough pizzas deserve just as much attention.
Cooked to order and made with organic, local ingredients where possible, Stroud Brewery's pizza options include hilariously-named options: like the Jon Bon Chovi with mozzarella, capers, olive and anchovies; Honey I'm Ham with, you guessed it, ham, pineapple and a hot honey drizzle; and Arty-Folk with roasted artichokes, pancetta, mushrooms and olives.
The Steam and Whistle in Cheltenham
A staple of Cheltenham's vibrant foodie scene, The Steam and Whistle — opposite Cheltenham train station and within walking distance of DEYA Brewery's taproom — has transformed a Victorian pub into a popular pizza joint.
Diners can expect puffed up, blistered crusts and creative topping combos — not to mention dessert calzones!
The Olive Tree in Nailsworth
The Olive Tree is a Mediterranean restaurant and pizzeria in Nailsworth, with a welcoming atmosphere that's ideal for casual dining. It has a dedicated pizza menu offering a small but enticing choice of pizzas made fresh-to-order and cooked in a traditional stone oven.
Highlights include the Mortimer Gardens with mozzarella, kalamata olives, feta and oregano; The Ladder with spicy sausage, pepperoni, jalapenos and paprika; or the Town Cryer with bacon, homemade chilli jam and fresh coriander. There's plenty of choice for vegetarians and a vegan option, too.
Cattivo Pizza in Cirencester
From the team behind the popular Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden and restauranteur Mike Robinson, the menu at Cattivo — which means 'bad boys' in Italian — blends fresh homegrown and local produce, including honey from Mike's own hives, with authentic Italian ingredients, cooked by an expert pizzaiolo.
The Cirencester pizzeria celebrates seasonal, wild and local food, as well as sustainable business practices, and is open Wednesday to Sunday to dine-in or takeaway — with an hour's free parking at The Old Kennels ideal for takeaway collections.
Amici in Coleford
Giving pizza fans in the Forest of Dean their fix, Italian restaurant Amici in Coleford dedicates an entire section of its menu to pizza.
Choose from Margherita, Fiorentina, Hawaiian, Buffalo, Diavola, Marinara and lots more — with an extensive list of additional toppings to add, so you can customise your pizza just the way you like it.
Amalfi in Nailsworth
Amalfi Ristorante and Pizzeria in Nailsworth is a fantastic option for pizza purists, with its menu encompassing all the classics.
Options include Bolognese topped with mozzarella; Quattro Formaggi; Pescatore with mixed seafood; Parma with rocket, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma and parmesan; and Fiorentina with spinach, mozzarella and a freshly cracked egg.
Nasprias in Fairview, Cheltenham
The only place on this list whose pizzas are rectangular, Nasprias in the Fairview area of Cheltenham serves up Sardinian-inspired 'pizza al taglio' made with fresh ingredients from the Cotswolds.
Try a slice topped with Double Gloucester and leek; pancetta and turnip tops; or mozzarella, brie and red onion – followed by a frosty gelato shake or timeless after-dinner treat, affogato.
The Airs and Graces in Pittville, Cheltenham
Sister pub to The Bottle of Sauce (another brilliant pizza place), The Airs and Graces on Prestbury Road is a laid-back local with an impressive pizza menu. Its slow-rise dough is cooked in a wood fired oven for the perfect balance of charred on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Go for a classic Margherita or Simply Red; or get creative with Salami Get This Straight, the Speckenwolf, Mr Melanzane or Truffle Funghi with a white base. What makes The Airs and Graces menu really special, though, is its selection of garlic breads, topped with everything from Marmite and mozarella to N'duja and burrantina.
Pizzeria Molto Bene in Gloucester
Founded by a chef with Michelin training, Pizzeria Molto Bene offers pizzas to collect from its Morelands Trading Estate base or delivery across Gloucester, as well as catering for parties, weddings, events and festivals with its pop-up pizza kitchen.
The menu has a wide variety of toppings, from classics and crowd-pleasers to meatless and plant-based options for veggies and vegans — and the option to go half and half to keep everyone happy.
