An evening with a warm, delicious pizza prepared by one of the many great pizzerias around Bozeman can serve as a welcome respite from cooking. Edible Bozeman spent a month tasting pies from local eateries in order to gather this sampling of well-made pizza that boasts good ingredients and great flavor.
BLACKBIRD KITCHEN
140 E. Main St., Bozeman
(406) 586-0010
blackbirdkitchen.com
Beer & wine
The wood-fired pizza oven seen from the main dining area at Blackbird produces a delicious pizza. Several varieties of sauces and toppings, all made with high-quality ingredients, combine with an excellent crust that’s bubbling and browned. The kitchen regularly sources local products and each pie is served in a warm environment. The new bar area accommodates walk-ins and takeout is available.
BRIDGER BREWING
1609 S. 11th St., Bozeman
(406) 587-2124
bridgerbrewing.com
House craft beers & sodas
Bridger Brewing’s flagship location is on Bozeman’s south side across from MSU. Stop in for award-winning brews and handmade pizzas, salads, appetizers, and desserts. Ingredients are sourced close to home when possible and dough is made fresh daily from Wheat Montana flour. The dense crust holds quite an imaginative combination of ingredients, including bison pepperoni.
GIL’S GOODS
207 W. Park St., Livingston
(406) 222-9463
gilsgoods.com
Full bar
Gil’s specializes in wood-fired pizzas from a thirty-six-hour naturally fermented dough that is hand-tossed to produce a very simple yet carefully crafted pizza. These pies come on a thin, crispy crust to be enjoyed at home or in Gil’s comfortable, casual downtown Livingston location next to the Murray Bar.
COLOMBO’S PIZZA & PASTA
1003 W. College St., Bozeman
(406) 587-5544
colombospizzaandpasta.com
Beer & wine
Serving traditional and affordable pizza in a casual atmosphere for over twenty-six years, Colombo’s uses the freshest vegetables and quality meats on your choice of a New York–style thin-crust or pan pizza with a generous ratio of sauce and cheese. Colombo’s proudly supports local producers and purchases natural and sustainable products whenever available.
CAMPIONE ROMAN KITCHEN
101 N. Main St., Livingston
(406) 333-2427
eatcampione.com
Beer & wine
Fluffy focaccia-style pizzas edged with olive oil are a highlight of this Livingston restaurant. Campione features a menu of small dishes that instantly transport you to the culinary and cultural delights of Rome. A cozy atmosphere allows for easy plate-gazing at neighbors’ menu choices.
MOUNTAINS WALKING BREWERY & PUB
422 N. Plum Ave., Bozeman
(406) 219-3480
mountainswalking.com
House craft beers
A chewy crust produced in Mountains Walking Brewery’s wood-fired oven is a perfect accompaniment to the house-crafted beer menu. Indoor and outdoor seating options provide for good après-ski fun, neighborly conversation, and beautiful mountain views.
NORDIC BREW WORKS
730 Boardwalk Ave., Bozeman
(406) 414-0730
nordicbrewworks.com
Full bar & house craft beers
Enjoy a brick-oven pizza paired with a beer, wine, or specialty cocktail from Nordic Brew Works. Ease in for an evening at this refreshingly unique dining experience at Ferguson Farm on Bozeman’s west side. The bright, airy restaurant houses a vast bar serving cocktails in addition to a curated wine list and housecrafted beers.
OUSEL & SPUR PIZZA CO.
50 Ousel Falls Rd., Big Sky
(406) 995-7175
ouselandspurpizza.com
Full bar
Eat in or take-and-bake one of Ousel & Spur’s pizzas, which strike the delicate balance between red sauce and cheese with thin crispy crust. Select from a diverse menu of classic and specialty gourmet pizzas with toppings including Montana favorites like elk sausage. Pizzas can be made gluten free and most dishes have a vegetarian option.
PIZZA CAMPANIA
1285 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman
(406) 404-1270
pizzacampania.net
Beer & wine
Pizza Campania offers the classic Neapolitan pizza baked in a hand-built wood-fired oven. The result is a crisp yet nicely chewy crust covered in a wide assortment of flavor combinations. Enjoy the warm, rustic atmosphere, a glass of wine, and an Italian specialty pizza nestled in the cool warehouse vibes of the Cannery District.
RED TRACTOR PIZZA
1007 W. Main St., Bozeman
(406) 359-1999
redtractorpizza.com
Beer & wine
Red Tractor uses fresh and mostly locally sourced ingredients to bring you hand-tossed New York–style brick-oven pizzas with a Bozeman spin. This family-friendly restaurant offers a large menu of inventive toppings in a comfortable, neighborly environment. Enjoy live music many nights a week and a rotating list of Montana’s best draft beers and juicy Italian wines.
SIDEWALL PIZZA COMPANY
207 W. Olive St., Bozeman
(406) 570-0730
sidewallpizzabozeman.com
Beer & wine
Sidewall Pizza Company takes pride in being a family-friendly pizza place run by locals, for locals in Bozeman. The pizzeria adheres to a strict list of authentic ingredients originally developed at Sidewall Pizza Company in and around Greenville, South Carolina. The sauce is simple—Italian tomatoes and oil—and always fresh. The crust is soft to the bite, complementing the sauce, cheese, and toppings. Save room for Sidewall’s famously rich homemade ice cream.