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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Chico area by diners

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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 rectangular 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 proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, up just under 1% over the last five years. 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-rated pizza shops in the Chico area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Chico were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#17. Celestino's Pasta & Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1354 East Ave. Ste V Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Little Caesar's Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 West East Ave. Ste A Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Tackle Box

- Rating: 3.1/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 379 East Park Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: American, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Pizza Guys

- Rating: 3.4/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2471 Cohasset Road Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Chicago's Pizza With A Twist

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1008 West Sacramento Ave. Ste G Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Woodstock's Pizza Chico

- Rating: 3.7/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 240 Main St. Ste 100 Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Franky's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 506 Ivy St. Chico, California
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Main Street Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 331 Main St. Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Commons | Social Empourium

- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2412 Park Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Beer Bar, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Celestino's New York Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Salem St. Ste 100 Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Velly Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1008 West Sacramento Ave. Ste G Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. JT's Oven

- Rating: 4.3/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1380 East Ave. Ste 120 Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Mulberry Station Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.7/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 175 East 20th St. Chico, California
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Bodega pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 145 Main St. Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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