In Lafayette, the first pizza house was opened in 1957 by Mariano Alesi and his wife Bertha.  While Alesi may be the first pizza house to open when it comes to pizza in Lafayette, thin crust with mounds of toppings reigns supreme. Places like Pizza Village and Deano's have perfected the thin, crispy crust with just about any topping you can imagine and some you can't. CENTRAL Pizza is your spot if you're looking for creative toppings and a more bready crust. With a weekly special and delicious pizzas on the menu, you can't go wrong with any of them. No matter what type of pizza you like, Lafayette has plenty of options. Below is a list of locally-owned pizza joints in Lafayette Parish.

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Alesi Pizza House

4110 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

Mariano “Mike” Alesi and his wife Bertha were the first to introduce pizza to Lafayette in 1857. The best part, you can still watch the pizza being tossed through the clear window before they add the toppings and fire it in the oven. Just look for their iconic neon sign on Johnston Street.

Antoni's Italian Cafe

118 Coolidge St A, Lafayette, LA 70503

If sharing a pie with a glass of wine over candlelight is your kind of date night, then Antoni’s is a perfect spot. They offer pizzas in various sizes, so no worries if you and your date can’t agree on toppings; get a personal-size pizza! Antoni’s pizza features a thin crust with traditional topping options such as Meat Lovers, supreme, and build-your-own.

CENTRAL Pizza & Bar

423 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501

If you are looking for a hip space to enjoy craft cocktails and brick-oven-fired pizzas, head to Downtown Lafayette for Central Pizza & Bar. Snack on house-made garlic knots and enjoy Neapolitan-style pizzas with creative toppings. Try the Paulie: a red sauce pie with mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapenos, and honey. If white sauce is more your style, try the Curly Sue topped with mozzarella, roasted garlic ricotta, pistachio pesto, and curly pepperoni.

Deano's Pizza

305 Bertrand Dr. & 2312 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

Dean-O's is the place to go if you are bored by traditional pizza toppings and want something unexpected. They offer the “pizza of the month,” featuring a different Cajun-inspired pie. For example, the Poseidon has a parmesan crust topped with sauteed spinach, feta, and garlic butter Gulf shrimp.

Pizza Artista

5409 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

What would happen if you combined the concepts of fast-casual, build-your-own, and wood-fired pizzas? Pizza Artista! They offer more than 70 ingredient options, making a truly unique pizza-building experience. Pies are flash-fired over an open flame, producing a super-crispy, smoky, fresh pizza. 

La Pizzeria

3809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., Ste. 110C & 3730 NE Evangeline Thrwy., Ste. F

Do you love pizza but have certain dietary restrictions? You don’t have to suffer anymore with the offerings at La Pizzeria! They offer gluten-free or low-carb crust options such as whole-wheat and kibbi crust. La Pizzeria is a perfect balance between a casual, kid-friendly place but still appropriate for date night.

Rochetto's Pizzeria

806 S. I-10 Frontage Rd., Ste. A

Slated as “Pizza with a Cajun flair,” Rochetto’s is right off I-10 in Scott. Rochetto’s is run by the brainchild of Fezzo’s Seafood. This style of pizza is a thin-cracker crust, but alternative options are available. For a true Caj-alian hybrid, try the Boudin Festival: local boudin, red onions, and pepper jack over house tomato sauce topped with fresh green onions served with cane syrup.

Tap Room

201 Settlers Trace Blvd., Ste. 4001
 

The Tap Room doesn’t serve traditional pizza but serves up a few artisan flatbreads. Stop by the Tap Room if you’re looking for more of a bar-hang with friends. Pizza and beer? They got you covered with over 40 beers on tap. Try the Friggin’ Fig n Pig: house-made jam (BBQ sauce, Fig Preserves, molasses), caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, Italian cheese blend, bacon, and dried sage. Pair that with a Belgian Leffe for a smooth and creamy finish to wash it all down.