New study of Google reviews ranks Bellingham as second-best city for pizza in Washington
Bellingham has some of the best pizza in the country, according to a new study conducted by pizza oven manufacturer Pizzello. The study, which ranked 250 cities according to the average score of the pizza restaurants within their borders, handed Bellingham the No. 39 spot in the U.S. and No. 2 in the state of Washington. With an average review of 4.52 out of 5, Bellingham was less than .01 behind eleventh place Sioux City, IA.
The study specifically mentioned the “fresh, Pacific Northwest zest,” of Bellingham’s pies that makes them “both rustic and refined.”
How did Bellingham pizza places rank?
Here is how specific Bellingham pizza places stacked up in the ranking:
With a near-perfect 5.0 rating, Bellis Fair Mall outpost Natalino’s Pizza had the highest Google rating among pizzerias in the city.
The northern Bellingham location of the chain Pizza Twist isn’t far behind at 4.7.
Downtown’s Storia Cucina ranked among the highest-rated spots in the city.
Sunnyland’s Coconut Kenny’s also received high marks.
The only Washington city to rank ahead of Bellingham was Everett, at No. 33 in the country with a nearly identical average rating of 4.52. Seven other Washington cities made the list, with Tacoma being the only other one to crack the top 100 at No. 48. Seattle ranked No. 104.
Unsurprisingly, New York City topped the national list with an average score of 4.68, .03 ahead of second place Tulsa, Oklahoma.
As part of the study, Pizzello also surveyed 1,000 adults about their pizza preferences. They found that the average pizza eater is willing to travel 26 minutes for their favorite slice. Keeping with the theme, 26% of respondents said they were put off by pineapple pizza, making it the most controversial type of pie.
