Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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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#29. King Kong NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 2206 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Cicero's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6138 Bollinger Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. King Kong NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 4622 Meridian Ave. Ste B San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Palermo Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (762 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 791 Auzerais Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Tandoori Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3350 Zanker Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pomodoro Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6932 Almaden Expy San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Pizza Box

- Rating: 4.3/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 148 South Jackson Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Via Mia Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1150 Saratoga Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Luigi's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (841 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2495 Winchester Blvd. Campbell, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Grill Em Pizza & Sports Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 497 Reynolds Cir San Jose, California
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Bibo's NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1431 Bird Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Angie's Pizza Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1535 South Winchester Blvd. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Via Mia Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5251 Camden Ave. Ste East San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Halal, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Slice of Homage Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (596 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 163 West Santa Clara St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. IBU Taproom & Bottle Shop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1422 Dempsey Road Milpitas, California
- Categories: Beer Bar, Pizza, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Got2go Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1761 West San Carlos St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. A Slice of New York

- Rating: 4.4/5 (3472 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3443 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Rise Woodfire Pizza & Rotisserie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3905 Rivermark Plz Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Best Desi Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2360 South Bascom Ave. SteC Campbell, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Stackers Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18572 Prospect Road Saratoga, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Pizza CasaMia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 1423 Branham Lane San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pizza Presidente

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 475 South King Road San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Bossman's Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (554 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 418 West Capitol Expy San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Krusti Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
- Address: 341 Lafayette St. Ste 104 Santa Clara, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Curry Pizza House San Jose Union Ave

- Rating: 4.6/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2984 Union Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Indian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Cali Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5665 Snell Ave. San Jose, California
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Best Artisan Empanadas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 533 East Campbell Ave. Campbell, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Empanadas, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pizza Me

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2850 Quimby Road Ste 140 San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. The Last Round Tavern

- Rating: 4.7/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 354 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, California
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars
- 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.