Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Lakeland by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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.
#13. Lakeland Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1035 East County Road 540A Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: italian, pizza, new american
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pizzeria Valdiano
- Rating: 3.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1610 Town Center Drive Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mellow Mushroom Lakeland
- Rating: 3.5/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3555 Lakeland Highlands Road Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, bars, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. MJ's Pizza & Wings
- Rating: 3.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1747 East Edgewood Drive Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: chicken wings, pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Primo's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1031 South Combee Road Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. J. Burns' Pizza Shop
- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2306 East Edgewood Drive Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, salad, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Romeo's Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 3.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2346 Griffin Road Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Jet's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3234 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. That 716 Pizza Joint
- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1950 South Combee Road Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, american
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Il Forno Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3615 South Florida Ave. Ste 1310 Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: italian, pizza, wine bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Kc's Artisan Pizza and Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6645 South Florida Ave. Ste 5 Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, wine bars, vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Palace Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 South Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Palace Southside
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 4780 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: pizza, italian, wineries
- 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.
