Las Vegas Locals Compete for Best Pizza Title

8 News Now's Best Pizza Bracket narrows down to the Final Four contenders

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:35pm

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The 8 News Now Best Pizza Bracket has reached the Final Four, with the top pizza places in Las Vegas - Pizza Rock, Napoli Pizza, Dom DeMarco's, and Metro Pizza - vying for the title. Good Day Las Vegas host JC Fernandez visited two of the finalists, Pizza Rock and Napoli Pizza, to get a taste of the competition and learn more about the unique stories behind these local pizza institutions.

Why it matters

Pizza is a beloved food staple in Las Vegas, with the city home to a diverse array of pizza styles and local favorites. This bracket competition taps into the community's passion for finding the absolute best pizza, showcasing the culinary creativity and family histories behind some of the top pizzerias in the area.

The details

At Pizza Rock downtown, corporate chef Anthony Andreason shared the story of the restaurant's growth from a single location in Green Valley Ranch to 10 spots inside Allegiant Stadium. Andreason highlighted Pizza Rock's variety, including California, Detroit, and Chicago-style pies, with JC trying their award-winning 'The East Coaster' pizza. Over at Napoli Pizza in the southwest valley, owners Harry Abkarian and Nyree Balian told the tale of Nyree's father moving from Boston in 2006 to open the restaurant, which is now expanding with a new downtown location. The highlight was Napoli's massive 36-inch pizza, with a portion of proceeds going to local charities.

  • The 8 News Now Best Pizza Bracket is currently in the Final Four round.
  • JC Fernandez visited Pizza Rock and Napoli Pizza on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Pizza Rock

A pizza restaurant chain with 10 locations inside Allegiant Stadium, known for its variety of styles including California, Detroit, and Chicago-style pies.

Napoli Pizza

A family-owned pizzeria in the southwest valley of Las Vegas, founded in 2006 by Nyree Balian's father after moving from Boston, and now expanding with a new downtown location.

JC Fernandez

The host of Good Day Las Vegas, who is touring the Final Four pizza places in the 8 News Now Best Pizza Bracket competition.

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What they’re saying

“The flavor nearly knocked me off my feet.”

— JC Fernandez, Good Day Las Vegas Host

“A portion of the proceeds from that oversized pizza goes back to support local charities.”

— Nyree Balian, Owner, Napoli Pizza

What’s next

JC Fernandez will continue the pizza tour on Tuesday, visiting the remaining finalists Dom DeMarco's and Metro Pizza. Viewers can vote for their favorite pizza place at the 8 News Now website to determine the winner of the Best Pizza Bracket.

The takeaway

This pizza bracket competition highlights the vibrant pizza culture in Las Vegas, showcasing the unique stories, family histories, and culinary creativity behind some of the city's top pizzerias. The diverse array of styles and community involvement demonstrated by these finalists exemplifies the passion locals have for finding the absolute best pizza in town.