Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Modesto by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Modesto using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Mountain Mike's Pizza
- Rating: 2.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
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#29. Mountain Mike's Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 North Carpenter Road Ste 40 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
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#28. Chicago Pizza
- Rating: 2.9/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 411 Burney St. Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
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#27. LA Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 2.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Dale Road Ste 459 Modesto, California
- Categories: italian, pizza
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#26. Mountain Mike's Pizza
- Rating: 3.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1633 East Hatch Road Ste B Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
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#25. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (1027 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Dale Road Ste 483 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, brewpubs, american
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#24. Chuck E. Cheese
- Rating: 3.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3037 Sisk Road Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, arcades, kids activities
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#23. Round Table Pizza - Clubhouse
- Rating: 3.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3848 McHenry Ave. Ste 145 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, buffets
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#22. Mountain Mike's Pizza
- Rating: 3.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3601 Pelandale Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
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#21. Strings Italian Cafe
- Rating: 3.1/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 Oakdale Road Ste P Modesto, California
- Categories: italian, pizza
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#20. Jack's Pizza Cafe
- Rating: 3.1/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2001 McHenry Ave. Ste A Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, sports bars
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#19. Round Table Pizza
- Rating: 3.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1801 H St. B-8 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
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#18. Papa Murphy's
- Rating: 3.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2601 Oakdale Road Ste F Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
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#17. Milano Pizza & Greek
- Rating: 3.3/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Standiford Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, greek, halal
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#16. Mountain Mike's Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Standiford Ave. Ste A Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
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#15. Pizza Guys
- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1735 Prescott Road Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, salad
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#14. Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3900 Pelandale Ave. Ste 170 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
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#13. Churchkey
- Rating: 3.7/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 12th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: bars, american, pizza
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#12. Uncle Moe's Pizza and Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2031 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, burgers, sandwiches
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#11. Pizza Guys
- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1421 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, salad
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#10. Pizza Guys
- Rating: 3.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Oakdale Road Ste A-2 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
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#9. Commonwealth
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1022 11th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: beer bar, burgers, pizza
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#8. Pizzeria Halt
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3440 McHenry Ave. Ste D-10 Modesto, California
- Categories: vegan, pizza, chicken wings
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#7. Luigi's Pizza To Go Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
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#6. Michael's Pizza Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 North Carpenter Road Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, bars
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#5. Nizario's Pizza And Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 Standiford Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: american, pizza, italian
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#4. Pizza Twist
- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Oakdale Road Ste 615 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza, fast food, gluten-free
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#3. Bobs Take-N-Bake Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 West Roseburg Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
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#2. Palermo Restaurant Italian Cucina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: italian, coffee & tea, pizza
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#1. Donatello's Take & Bake Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Lakewood Ave. Ste 2 Modesto, California
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.