National Pizza Day: Best places for pizza in the Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and Market Deeping area, according to Google and Tripadvisor
If you're looking for a delicious pizza to devour this National Pizza Day there are plenty of options.
A whole day dedicated to pizza is marked each year on February 9.
Just like pizzas have a lot of variety, there are plenty of restaurant options to choose from in the area
While we can't help you decide your toppings or which base to go for, we can share the restaurants with the top ratings on Google and TripAdvisor.
Pizza Da Mario, Stamford
A taste of Neapolitan cuisine brought to Sheepmarket with pizza cooked in a bespoke oven imported from Italy.
The February specials at Pizza Da Mario are the Pollo (San Marzano tomato, parmigiano, mozzarella fior di latte , pulled chicken, pancetta and fresh spring onions) and the Verdura (ricotta cheese & basil pesto base, parmigiano, mozzarella fior di latte, roasted peppers, olives, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, red onions and balsamic vinegar glaze).
Tripadvisor: 5
Google: 4.6
Cloisters, Stamford
A family-run Italian bistro located in St Mary's Street featuring eight different types of hand-stretched pizza.
Food can also be paired with an Aperol Spritz or a bottle from the restaurant's Italian wine list.
Cloisters is currently the top-rated restaurant in Stamford on Tripadvisor and also runs a deli next door.
Tripadvisor: 4.5
Google: 4.6
Tobie Norris, Stamford
Part of the Knead Pubs chain, the pub in St Paul's Street offers large pizzas on its extensive menu.
As well as the signature roasted duck and katsu calzone pizzas and lunchtime pizza wraps, different toppings can be chosen from a long list of options.
The pizza and drink offer is also a win if you fancy a tipple with your meal.
Tripadvisor: 4.5
Google: 4.5
Six Bells, Witham-on-the-Hill
The Michelin village restaurant offers pizzas cooked in a Napoli-style wood oven.
A number of traditional pizzas are on offer as well as the simple marinara which appeals to people who don't like cheese.
Tripadvisor: 4.5
Google: 4.7
Smith's of Bourne
As well as pub classics, hand-stretched stone-baked pizza cooked in an authentic Italian pizza oven is served here.
Options range from Mediterranean to barbecue and a vegan option is also on offer.
Tripadvisor: 4.5
Google: 4.4
San Giorgio Ristorante Italiano, Oakham
Authentic Italian cuisine based in Church Street.
From salami and ricotta cheese calzones to fresh Italian and aubergine, San Giorgi offers a range of different toppings on its pizza menu.
Tripadvisor: 4.5
Google: 4.5
The Lord Nelson, Oakham
Based in the Market Place a number of stone-baked pizzas are on the menu with a range of meat and vegetable toppings.
Most popular with customers is the truffle mushroom pizza.
The pub is run by the Red Cat chain after being sold by Knead Pubs.
Tripadvisor: 4.0
Google: 4.3
The Old Buttercross, Oakham
This family friendly pub has a dedicated pizza kitchen where chefs hand-stretch and stone bake the base which has impressed customers
With seven pizzas on the menu, staff at the pub in Panniers Way also allow for any number of additional toppings to be added.
For people counting their calories, a 'skinny' version of any of the pizzas is available which comes with an undressed salad on the side.
Tripadvisor: 4.0
Google: 4.2
Pizza Express, Stamford
The chain pizzeria in High Street, St Martin's features an extensive menu with options ranging from a cripsy romana, a calzone or a lighter option of a leggera which features salad in the middle.
Gluten free pizza options are also available on Pizza Express' menu.
Tripadvisor: 4.0
Google: 4.3
Click here to see the restaurants in the area with the best and worst food hygiene ratings.
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