Narrowing this list down to a reasonable number was the hardest thing ever. Seriously, it could feature 100 restaurants and that still probably wouldn’t cover it. However, these 15 restaurants serve some of the best pizza in Kentucky, and you should add them to your bucket list of the best pizza places in Kentucky immediately.

1. Miguel's, Slade

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Miguels Pizza, 1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376, USA
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Miguel's Pizza just might be the most famous pizza joint in Kentucky. It's located right near Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge, and people come from all over the country to build their own pizza at Miguel's before or after a hike.

2. Goodfella's Pizzeria, Lexington and Covington

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Goodfellas Pizzeria, 603 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
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For a slice of classic New York-style pizza, head to one of Goodfellas' three Kentucky locations. Craft your own pizza or get one of their specialty pies.

The Post, Louisville

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The Post is a pizza place in Louisville's Germantown neighborhood. They have HUGE and unique slices, including a special Slice of the Day.
The Post - GERMANTOWN, 1045 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY 40217, USA
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4. Jailhouse Pizza, Brandenburg

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Jailhouse Pizza, 125 Main St, Brandenburg, KY 40108, USA
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You're in for a truly unique dining experience here! As its name might suggest, this restaurant is located in a former jail and is said to be haunted. People travel here for both the pizza and the experience.

5. FatKats, Georgetown

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FatKats Pizzeria & Restaurant, 3073 Paris Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324, USA
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Not only can you get a great pizza pie here, but you can switch it up a bit and get wings or burgers. Sit on their fun patio and order a bucket of beer to go with your pizza.

6. Buddy's Pizza, Frankfort

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Buddy's Pizza, 212 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
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Buddy's is named after a dog, and there are pictures of customers' dogs hanging all over the walls. In fact, bring a picture of your own dog when you stop in at Buddy's, and they'll hang it on the wall.

7. Matt B's Main St. Pizza, Murray

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Matt B's Main Street Pizza, 1411 Main St, Murray, KY 42071, USA
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If you're looking for a laidback, relaxed, and cozy neighborhood place for a slice of pizza and some breadsticks, then Matt B's is the place for you. They have a variety of different pizzas, so no matter what you like, you'll find a favorite here.

8. Lost River Pizza Co., Bowling Green

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Lost River Pizza Co., 2440 Nashville Rd #107, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
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Part of the appeal of Lost River Pizza Company is the wide selection of craft beers. If you're looking for a place to watch a sporting event on TV while eating deep-dish pizza and drinking beer, this place is for you.

9. Papaleno's, Berea

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Papa Leno's, 108 Center St, Berea, KY 40403, USA
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Papaleno's is a delicious Italian restaurant in Berea that not only has great pizzas, but also options for subs, pastas, and even chili.

10. Bonnie and Clyde's, Louisville

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Bonnie & Clyde's Pizza Parlor, 7611 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258, USA
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Bonnie and Clyde's is a cash-only, no-frills pizza place in southern Louisville. However, it has very tasty thin-crust pizzas with classic toppings. You really can't go wrong here.

11. Newport Pizza Co., Newport

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Newport Pizza Company, 601 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071, USA
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This is another good ole neighborhood place. Just show up as you are for craft beer and New York-style pizzas in a casual atmosphere.

12. Pizza Stop, Inez

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Pizza Stop, 1488 Blacklog Rd, Inez, KY 41224, USA
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The Pizza Stop is another hidden gem of eastern Kentucky. The pizza you'll get at this small, local place will rival most pizza restaurants you've ever been to.

13: Sicilian's Pizza and Pasta

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Sicilian Pizza & Pasta Glenmary Plaza, 8133 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291, USA
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta Downtown, 627 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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There are two locations of Sicilians Pizza and Pasta which means twice the opportunities for mouthwatering pizza. This exciting spot is billed as the home of the only bourbon pizza which is smothered in chicken, bacon, and red onions all over a signature bourbon glaze. There are tons of other signature pizzas that you can try as well as the option to build your own pizza.

What do you think of the pizza places on this list? Did your favorites make it into this article? What other local Kentucky place is this awesome? Let us know in the comments!

If you simply can’t get enough of Kentucky pizza places, we recommend packing up the car and hopping on the road for our road trip to the best pizza places in Kentucky. This road trip will take you to six of the best spots in the state for a slice (or an entire pie.) We recommend breaking the trip up over a three-day weekend so you don’t get too pizza-d out. As you make your way along this trail, you absolutely have to try a Kentucky classic, the Hot Brown pizza. The Hot brown is an open-faced turkey and cheese melt popularized by a hotel, and the pizza version is a step up from the original sandwich.

If you’re chomping at the bit to take this exciting road trip, there’s only one thing you have to do first, check out our ultimate road trip packing list. You wouldn’t want to forget any critical items now, would you?

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