Top Pizza In Las Vegas

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 17, 2014 7:00 am EST

When you think of dining out in Las Vegas, certain things probably come to mind: buffets, celebrity chef restaurants, fine dining, etc. Pizza, however, isn't necessarily one of them. But that doesn't mean that Las Vegas isn't home to some of the nation's best pizzerias. Serving almost as many types of pies as there are toppings, pizza fans can count on Las Vegas for always having the perfect slice, no matter what type of pizza they are craving. These five pizzerias, in particular, are sure to have pizza fanatics exclaiming, "Now that's a pizza pie!"

Grimaldi's
9595 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 657-9400
www.grimaldispizzeria.com

Home to arguably the best pizza in Las Vegas, this popular pizzeria is famous for its award-winning Brooklyn pies. In order to ensure the dough tastes as authentic as possible, a custom water system pumping "New York water" is installed in every restaurant. Pizzas are then cooked in a 25-ton coal-fired brick oven that heats up to 1,200 degrees to give them Grimaldi's famous crisp and smoky crust. Three types of pies are available—traditional, white with garlic or pesto—and guests can customize their order any way they want from an extensive list of toppings (we recommend the traditional pizza topped with ham and ricotta). With five locations in Las Vegas to choose from—including two on the Las Vegas Strip (one inside Fashion Show and the other inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian I The Palazzo)—chances are you're never too far from a Grimaldi's.

Pizza Rock
201 N. 3rd St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 385-0838
www.pizzarocklasvegas.com

This downtown pizzeria serves every type of pizza imaginable, from Californian and Chicago cracker thin to classic Italian and Sicilian style. Boasting an extensive menu of gourmet pies created by 11-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, nothing disappoints. Must-tries include the Cal Italia—a sweet combination of asiago, mozzarella, imported gorgonzola, sweet fig preserve, prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic reduction that won the gold medal in the Food Network Pizza Champions Challenge—and the margherita, a World Pizza Cup award-winning pie made with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella fior di latte, basil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and dough that's hand mixed using San Felice flour. Only 73 margherita pizzas are made at Pizza Rock each day, so be sure to come early and order one before the restaurant runs out.

The Pizzeria
The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7000
www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

The secret is out on this hidden gem. Located down a long hallway lined with album covers, this nameless Strip pizzeria serves some of the city's best New York-style pizza. Guests can choose a slice from a selection of pies already made or build their own creation, with toppings that include savory meatballs made in house. Whatever you decide on, be sure to try the white pizza topped with seasoned ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and garlic oil—it's truly one of the best white pizzas in town.

Project Pie
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 463-6200
www.mgmgrand.com

One of the city's best-kept secrets, Project Pie takes the build-your-own pizza concept to a whole new level. Similar to the assembly line format found at Chipotle Mexican Grill or Subway, guests get to watch their pies being made from the dough up, choosing not only what toppings they'd like (with selections that include artichokes and Canadian bacon), but also what types of sauce and cheese for one low price. A menu of specialty pies is available as well, with such mouthwatering selections as a white pizza topped with prosciutto, caramelized onions, mozzarella and Parmesan. Pies only take a couple of minutes to make, providing visitors with a speedy yet delectable dining experience on the Las Vegas Strip.

Slice of Vegas
The Shoppes At Mandalay Place
3930 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-6470
www.sliceofvegaspizza.com

Guests can get their pizza fix one of two ways at this Strip pizzeria: by the pie or by the slice. Known for its tasty New York-style pizza with a thin, chewy crust, visitors can either dine inside the casual restaurant and feast upon a 12- or 18-inch pizza of their choosing or grab a slice to go at the convenient walk-up counter. More than 30 toppings are available for guests to build their pizzas with, or diners can choose from 11 signature pies, like the hangover topped with sausage, gravy, green peppers, onions, home-fried potatoes, bacon, ham, mozzarella and scrambled eggs. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are available as well, so everyone can enjoy a Slice of Vegas.

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When she's not interviewing some of Hollywood's biggest celebs, Heather Turk can often be found visiting some of Las Vegas' most popular restaurants and spas for Examiner.com. She also covers the Las Vegas market for a variety of other media outlets, including Allegiant Air's in-flight magazine, Sunseeker. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.