5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Downtown, Colorado Springs CO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 15 restaurants in Downtown, Colorado Springs CO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five pizza restaurants in the downtown Colorado Springs CO area, all listed on Google under the pizza restaurant category. Places are ranked by weighted Google rating, so businesses with a large number of reviews carry more weight than those with only a few. Fifteen qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry gives the listed hours, address and price range where Google shows one, along with themes that come up in review excerpts. Check hours before you visit, since listings can change.
#1
Leon Gessi New York Pizza
★ 4.6 (3,183 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Leon Gessi New York Pizza is a pizza restaurant at 1806 Palmer Park Blvd, rated 4.6 from more than 3,100 reviews. It is open daily, with hours from 10 am to 8 or 10 pm depending on the day. Reviewers describe a thin, crispy crust with some chew, a tangy sauce and cheese that melts well, in a New York style. Several mention a calzone and a varied order that suited a family group. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: New York style pizza slices
- Address
- 1806 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#2
Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
★ 4.6 (2,319 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Bambino's Urban Pizzeria is at 36 E Bijou St and holds a 4.6 rating from more than 2,300 reviews. It is open daily from 11 am, closing at 9 or 10 pm. Reviewers mention pizzas with generous toppings, unlimited topping choices rather than per-topping charges, a homemade crust, vegan meat and cheese options, and a salad with plenty of toppings. Several describe the staff as friendly. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Build-your-own pizza with vegan options
- Address
- 36 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Pizzeria Rustica
★ 4.5 (1,724 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Pizzeria Rustica is a pizza restaurant at 2527 W Colorado Ave, rated 4.5 from more than 1,700 reviews. Hours start at noon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and at 5 pm on weekdays, closing around 9 or 10 pm. Reviewers mention a peach, onion, goat cheese and hot honey pizza, polenta bites, bruschetta and a tiramisu they described as rich and moist. Several praise the welcoming staff, while one reviewer called the pace slow.
Best for: Dinner with pizza and tiramisu
- Address
- 2527 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 5–9 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#4
Pizzeria Leopold
★ 4.6 (225 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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Pizzeria Leopold is a pizza restaurant at 2430 W Colorado Ave, open daily from 11 am to 9 pm and rated 4.6 from 225 reviews. Google lists a $20 to $30 price range, rooftop and outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, beer and cocktails. Reviewers mention a pizza with garlic sauce in place of red sauce, a Marky-Marg pizza, cheese sticks, garlic parmesan wings with spicy ranch and a half house salad. Some describe it as a newer location in Old Colorado City.
Best for: Garlic-sauce pizza and rooftop seating
- Address
- 2430 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–9 pm
#5
Poor Richard's Restaurant
★ 4.5 (1,199 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Poor Richard's Restaurant is a pizza restaurant at 324 1/2 N Tejon St, open daily with hours from 11 am to 8 or 9 pm. It holds a 4.5 rating from more than 1,100 reviews. Reviewers mention many vegan items including pizza slices, a kid-friendly back room with a play area, and a family deal with an 18-inch pizza and a large salad. One group praised the patio for a bridal shower. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Family dinners with kids
- Address
- 324 1/2 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 restaurants in Downtown, Colorado Springs CO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Pizza restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Leon Gessi New York Pizza ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 3,183 reviews. Bambino's Urban Pizzeria is second at 4.6 from 2,319 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Colorado Springs CO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Leon Gessi New York Pizza, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Pizzeria Leopold $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pizzeria Leopold.
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