Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Kansas City by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5315 North Antioch Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: fast food, pizza
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#29. Il Lazzarone
- Rating: 3.9/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 Delaware St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza
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#28. Godfather's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5402 Northeast Antioch Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza
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#27. Mamma Leone's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 650 East Red Bridge Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: italian, pizza
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#26. Marco Polo's Italian Market
- Rating: 3.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 West 103rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: italian, sandwiches, pizza
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#25. SPIN! Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4950 Main St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, italian, salad
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#24. Caddy Shack
- Rating: 4.0/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 East 3rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: dive bars, pizza, sports bars
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#23. Big Belly's Italian-American Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 8940 Wornall Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: italian, pizza, american
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#22. Bella Napoli
- Rating: 4.1/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6229 Brookside Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: italian, delis, pizza
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#21. Zio's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 4702 Northeast Vivion Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches
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#20. Harry's Bar & Tables
- Rating: 4.1/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pubs, pizza, venues & event spaces
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#19. Peter Piper Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 8809 State Line Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, italian, beer bar
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#18. Waldo Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (556 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7433 Broadway St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, bars
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#17. Fat Sully's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 4144 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, salad
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#16. SPIN! Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6100 Northwest 63rd Ter Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, italian
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#15. Hot Rocks Pizza Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 10235 North Oak Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, bars, sandwiches
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#14. Southside Bar & Grille
- Rating: 4.2/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1144 West 103rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: bars, pizza, american
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#13. Artego Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (664 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 West 39th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, sports bars
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#12. Haha's Pizza HUB
- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3834 Main St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: mediterranean, halal, pizza
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#11. Milwaukee Delicatessen Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West 9th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: bars, pizza, sandwiches
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#10. Cupini's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (480 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1809 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: italian, delis, pizza
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#9. Leo's Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 Northwest Englewood Road Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza
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#8. You Say Tomato
- Rating: 4.3/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2801 Holmes St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: american, breakfast & brunch, pizza
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#7. Nicky's Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9771 North Cedar Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, sports bars
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#6. Johnny Jo's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 West 47th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, italian
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#5. Martin City Pizza & Tap Room
- Rating: 4.4/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 East 135th St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, breweries, sandwiches
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#4. Buffalo State Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1815 Wyandotte St. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza
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#3. Southside Mafia Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 10328 Blue Ridge Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza
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#2. The Combine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 2999 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri
- Categories: pizza, cocktail bars, delis
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#1. Providence By The Slice
- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 Westport Road Kansas City, Missouri
- 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.
