Experience the best homemade pizza, gourmet sandwiches, Lasagna (even gluten free!) and other Italian favorites, yummy Homemade Ice Cream, Speedy Delivery and Professional Catering Services. We only use the freshest ingredients: Whole Milk Wisconsin Cheese and Handmade Dough and Sauces. Stop in our restaurant today to see why our pizza was voted the best pizza in Boulder County.
Contact us at (303) 652-3100 for more information about our menu or convenient catering services. With more than 25 years of experience, our friendly, professional staff is dedicated to providing the best Italian Restorante experience at prices you can afford. As the oldest restaurant in Niwot, Colorado, we guarantee that our delicious food and professional service is worth the drive.
Contact us at (303) 652-3100 for more information about our menu or convenient catering services. With more than 25 years of experience, our friendly, professional staff is dedicated to providing the best Italian Restorante experience at prices you can afford. As the oldest restaurant in Niwot, Colorado, we guarantee that our delicious food and professional service is worth the drive.
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Enjoy the finest Italian food at Lefty's Gourmet Pizza. From pasta dishes like lasagna, baked ziti, and spaghetti to our delicious Southpaw sandwich made with pesto, tomatoes, and mushrooms, we specialize in the best, freshest Italian food in Colorado. Our pizzas are made with the freshest ingredients and the best hand-tossed dough around.
Discover why Lefty's Gourmet Pizza is one of the best places to eat delicious Italian food in Colorado. Our delicious homemade pizzas and Italian dishes melt in your mouth, leaving you full and happy. Be sure to stop in and meet, Lefty, our owner and one-time rocket scientist. His stories about discovering the rings around Neptune make for great family entertainment.
Reviews (26)
Patrick Moonan
Dec 22, 2021
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I had a year end party for my team of employee's and we ordered 5 different pizza's for the occasion. We requested the order during Lefty's mid-day closure and they graciously accommodated our request. Everyone loved the pizza and had a great time! Thank you to Lefty's, we will be coming back for more soon!
Sarah Langdon
Sep 01, 2021
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Mike Y.
Aug 19, 2021
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My wife and I found ourselves in the Niwot area after dropping our freshman son off at college (CSU). After having dinner down the street we were exploring the local shops and wanted some desert. We happened into Lefty's and ordered up some ice cream which was fantastic. Even better we ended up chatting with Lefty on the porch outside about a wide range of topics well past closing and after much of the staff when home. We definitely plan to come back again in the future for lunch or dinner to try out the pizzas.
Carolyn W.
Aug 07, 2021
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Love Lefty's! We're from Texas, here for the Boulder 70.3 race, tomorrow (08/07/21), so we needed to "carb load", and Leftys is the real deal. Good food, reasonably priced, with musical entertainment in addition to the entertainment by the Owner Lefty, who was short staffed, but still managed to check on us frequently and share a few of his many stories. He's quite the character. The inside is small, but quaint, and there's plenty of room on the outdoor patio to enjoy the gorgeous weather. Small town charm. We will return.
Dan Pinnegar
Aug 05, 2021
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Tim Toney
Aug 04, 2021
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Jul 22, 2021
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Cody Schlager
Jul 19, 2021
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Ernie Figueroa
Jun 15, 2021
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Brian Griffith
May 25, 2021
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Debbie B.
Jan 30, 2021
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I had high hopes based on the great reviews, but I was totally let down. My boyfriend and I stayed at the inn next door to celebrate our birthdays and decided to order dinner from here. The pizza was nothing special, the ziti was okay, and the tiramisu and strawberry ice cream were ok. Well, actually the ice cream was weird and gross, it's hard to explain the texture it was SO strange. Like it was lumpy almost powdery. I have no clue what was in it to make it like that, but ya very disappointing birthday dinner. The more I think about it the more it bothers me, like how is it possible to do
Dale Z.
Jan 25, 2021
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After a brewery excursion to the distant northern parts of Boulder, we found ourselves cold, hungry, and quickly approaching Covid curfew. One of the nearest places we could find open that had decent reviews and food we wanted to eat was Lefty's gourmet pizza. We found ourselves walking in here just a short drive later. They were due to close in about 45 minutes and it didn't look like table service was to be had. However, after asking nicely, the owner was only too glad to accommodate us, and a table was found for the three of us. While we were there, a couple other local people came
Sage G.
Sep 09, 2020
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Rachel W.
Aug 16, 2020
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Went here with my dad several weeks ago when he was visiting from out of state. I live in Boulder, but really wanted to try this place because I read that the owner has a PhD in astrophysics. Since I'm a PhD student in organic chemistry, I love to be able support PhDs in non-traditional careers.
Pizza: 3/5. I got a plain cheese pizza with regular crust and Dad got a Margherita. On mine, the cheese was a bit thick relative to the sauce and kinda rubbery, although that could've been a one-off. The sauce had a nice flavor, but I wish there was a little more of it. People tend to be particular
Pizza: 3/5. I got a plain cheese pizza with regular crust and Dad got a Margherita. On mine, the cheese was a bit thick relative to the sauce and kinda rubbery, although that could've been a one-off. The sauce had a nice flavor, but I wish there was a little more of it. People tend to be particular
Barb A.
Jul 11, 2020
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Elizabeth D.
May 30, 2020
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Best pizza in Boulder. We ordered several large pizzas and calzones. Never had anything as good, and our family eats lots of pizza. Even our kids said it is the best pizza they have ever had. Impressed with the friendliness of the owner and helpfulness of the staff. We did curbside pick up due to Covid restrictions and they came right out to our car and loaded the food in the trunk. Will order from here every time. Well done, Lefty's. Our favorite place to order from, hands down.
Ian H.
May 11, 2020
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Doug E.
Feb 15, 2020
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Zack W.
Nov 04, 2019
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Lefty's food is awesome, they are never closed, their owner is a really cool guy and their ice cream is amazing local goodness. I called in first time and this really sweet lady recommended different menu items. The second time I called in I got their owner who also recommended some items and then delivered them to my house where we had a 5 min convo about being local businesses and buying local as well. I bought a gift certificate which they keep there so I just have to call in and order I don't even need my wallet. This is local at its best.
Emily J.
May 06, 2019
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Guy B.
May 29, 2018
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The Boulder area is filled with good pizza joints. This is one of the best. Their pizza is dee-licious; their calzones are huge and very tasty. Everything I've ever eaten here has been fantastic - including baked ziti, lasagna, and veggie subs.
There's a comfortable seating area outside where you can enjoy warm weather and people watching.
The owner, coincidently named Lefty, is a real character. Ask him about who discovered the rings of Neptune (not Saturn). It was him. Really, he used to be an astronomer. He showed us the NY Times article with him mentioned.
Oh, and here's a little
There's a comfortable seating area outside where you can enjoy warm weather and people watching.
The owner, coincidently named Lefty, is a real character. Ask him about who discovered the rings of Neptune (not Saturn). It was him. Really, he used to be an astronomer. He showed us the NY Times article with him mentioned.
Oh, and here's a little
Jj J.
Sep 18, 2017
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It's not *bad* pizza, but it's not particularly good pizza either. I'm from NJ and have my pizza biases. It's definitely a "Greek" pizza, in the sense of having a thicker crust than you expect, and the crust being pretty oily. I got a pepperoni, bacon, extra cheese medium pie. The bacon had a decent flavor, but it was more like bacon bits than actual bacon. The cheese wasn't tasteless, but it didn't really stand up on its own. The sauce is a bit acidic to my taste. I also ordered wings with the pizza, and they were extremely small, obviously cooked
Ricky E.
Apr 24, 2017
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Leftys is great! I would highly recommend the calzones here. It's a small operation but they know what they're doing. Really has a mom and pop feel to it. It's really not expensive considering the massive amount of food your getting.
If you are in boulder from out of town give this place a try you won't be disappointed. If you live in boulder and have never been, you should rush to it.
If you are in boulder from out of town give this place a try you won't be disappointed. If you live in boulder and have never been, you should rush to it.
Anthony M.
Jul 05, 2015
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Randy W.
Mar 03, 2015
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Best lasagna I've had in a long time and the delivery was fast they didn't forget anything even brought me silverware in a paper plates napkins I also grabbed a sausage sandwich for later they don't make their sausage in the house but its not bad the girl that took my order actually recommended the lasagna thank you for that it was delicious I will be ordering from you guys again
Kyle J.
Nov 05, 2014
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I want to like this place because I live literally 3 minutes from it! I just can't.
They offer 21 (21!!! Huh?) gourmet pizzas, but don't seem to have mastered the whole dough-sauce-cheese thing. Focus on making a good plain pizza before you go crazy, guys!
A little pricey (Not one $, tbh) but it's Niwot so I get it.
2 main problems with this place, both easily fixed:
1. Pizza is consistently underdone. Just leave it in the oven longer! Seriously!
2. Phone service is poor (if they pick up, which sometimes they don't. Maybe they have random hours? Dunno.)
Honestly, we drive
They offer 21 (21!!! Huh?) gourmet pizzas, but don't seem to have mastered the whole dough-sauce-cheese thing. Focus on making a good plain pizza before you go crazy, guys!
A little pricey (Not one $, tbh) but it's Niwot so I get it.
2 main problems with this place, both easily fixed:
1. Pizza is consistently underdone. Just leave it in the oven longer! Seriously!
2. Phone service is poor (if they pick up, which sometimes they don't. Maybe they have random hours? Dunno.)
Honestly, we drive
