Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Modesto area 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 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 Modesto 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 Modesto 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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#28. Pizza Guys

- Rating: 3.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1735 Prescott Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Pizza Plus

- Rating: 3.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 McHenry Ave. Escalon, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3900 Pelandale Ave. Ste 170 Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Gold Dust Pizza Express

- Rating: 3.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3440 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pizza Guys

- Rating: 3.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1421 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Churchkey

- Rating: 3.7/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 12th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Bars, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Uncle Moe's Pizza and Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2031 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pizza Guys

- Rating: 3.9/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Oakdale Road Ste A-2 Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Commonwealth

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1022 11th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Beer Bar, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Pizza Plus

- Rating: 4.0/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3327 Santa Fe Riverbank, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Pizzeria Halt

- Rating: 4.1/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3440 McHenry Ave. Ste D-10 Modesto, California
- Categories: Vegan, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Luigi's Pizza To Go Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Pizza Blast

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4525 Broadway Ave. Salida, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Michael's Pizza Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 North Carpenter Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Nizario's Pizza And Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 Standiford Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: American, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Gold Dust Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (832 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 West Main St. Ripon, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Bobs Take-N-Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 West Roseburg Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Pizza Twist

- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Oakdale Road Ste 615 Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza, fast food, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Family Pizza & Cocktail Lounge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2921 East Whitmore Ave. Ste C Ceres, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Falcon's Lair

- Rating: 4.4/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1225 Canal Blvd. Ripon, California
- Categories: Lounges, Speakeasies, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Palermo Restaurant Italian Cucina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. FIRED Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 678 Grider Way Ste A Stockton, California
- Categories: Pizza, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Chinn's International

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. American Italian Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 2930 4th St. Ceres, California
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Bob's Take-N-Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2531 East Whitmore Ave. Ceres, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. D'boni's Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2249 Jackson Ave. Escalon, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Donatello's Take & Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Lakewood Ave. Ste 2 Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Desi Pizza Bites

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Standiford Ave. Modesto, 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.