Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Gainesville by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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.
#21. Papa Johns Pizza
- Rating: 2.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3605 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Gumby's Pizza - University Of Florida
- Rating: 2.9/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2028 Southwest 34th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, ice cream & frozen yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#19. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Rating: 3.3/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6611 West Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: new american, breweries, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Five Star Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 Southwest 2nd Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza
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#17. I Love Ny Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2645 Southwest 91st St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pomodoro Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9200 Northwest 39th Ave. Ste 100 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: italian, pizza, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Newk's Eatery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 4041 Plaza Blvd. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: salad, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Northwest 43rd St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Five Star Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Northwest 75th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5757 Southwest 75th St. Ste 101 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper
- Rating: 4.1/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4131 Northwest 16th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1250 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#9. MidiCi - The Neapolitan Pizza Company
- Rating: 4.2/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave. Ste 100 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. V Pizza - Gainesville
- Rating: 4.3/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Southeast 1st St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Satchel's Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (922 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Northeast 23rd Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Peppino's Pizza And Pasta
- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3731 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: chicken wings, pizza, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sidecar Gainesville
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Southeast 1st St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: cocktail bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Italian Gator Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1728 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza
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#3. Blaze Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (448 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3617 Archer Road Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: salad, pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Scuola Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5240 Northwest 34th Blvd. Ste A Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. SquareHouse Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Southwest 4th Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: pizza, waffles, breakfast & brunch
- 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.
