Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Redding 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 Redding 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 Redding 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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#20. Pete's Brewhouse

- Rating: 3.3/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Browning St. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Shasta Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3035 Victor Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Riddick's Sports Pub

- Rating: 3.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Hartnell Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pizza Factory

- Rating: 3.8/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4432 Shasta Dam Blvd. Shasta Lake, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Player's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2305 Balls Ferry Road Anderson, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Market St Pizza & Deli

- Rating: 3.8/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 871 North Market St. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Shasta Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Parkview Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Italian, fast food, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Poppie's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1072 Lake Blvd. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Downtown Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1724 Market St. Redding, California
- Categories: American, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mosaic Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (870 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 826 Sundial Bridge Drive Redding, California
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Redding's Ultimate Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1730 Pleasant St. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Maxwells Eatery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1344 Market St. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Goodtimes Pizza & Things

- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22049 Old 44 Drive Palo Cedro, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Fratelli's Pizza Parlor

- Rating: 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1774 California St. Redding, California
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Cinders Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 Market St. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Shasta Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1713 Bruce St. Anderson, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Kelly's Pub & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2144 Hilltop Drive Redding, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Irish Pub, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Pizza Twist

- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1340 Churn Creek Road Ste C10 Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pizza Factory

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 536 North Market St. Redding, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Donatello's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 137 Lake Blvd. Redding, California
- Categories: Italian, 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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