The proof is in the pizza slice, with the town boasting numerous takeaways and restaurants whose own take on the Italian classic has earned them a loyal fanbase.
Our readers have told us their favourite places to go for pizza in Burnley. In no particular order, here are the top 11:

. Freshly baked pizza
View of pizza during Netflix's Chef's Table: Pizza LA Reception at Pizzeria Bianco on September 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Netflix) Photo: Andrew Toth

. Ballaro' Restaurant.
Ballaro' Restaurant, Barracks Road, Burnley, is an authentic Italian family business. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard, Burnley Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

. Francesco's, Burnley
Francesco's, which opened in Padiham Road, Burnley, at the end of last year, whips up authentic Italian pizzas. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

. Astoria Tapas & Pizzeria
Astoria Tapas Bar and Pizzeria Burnley is a relaxed town centre restaurant in St James' Row, serving up exciting Neapolitan pizzas. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

1. Freshly baked pizza
View of pizza during Netflix's Chef's Table: Pizza LA Reception at Pizzeria Bianco on September 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Netflix) Photo: Andrew Toth

2. Ballaro' Restaurant.
Ballaro' Restaurant, Barracks Road, Burnley, is an authentic Italian family business. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard, Burnley Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

3. Francesco's, Burnley
Francesco's, which opened in Padiham Road, Burnley, at the end of last year, whips up authentic Italian pizzas. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

4. Astoria Tapas & Pizzeria
Astoria Tapas Bar and Pizzeria Burnley is a relaxed town centre restaurant in St James' Row, serving up exciting Neapolitan pizzas. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard