Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Visalia 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 Visalia 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 Visalia 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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#21. Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria

- Rating: 2.9/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 North Ben Maddox Way Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Pizza Factory

- Rating: 3.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3121 West Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Boston House of Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3302 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Tony's Pizza - Visalia

- Rating: 3.4/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3511 West Walnut Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Rosa's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 314 South Johnson St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Howie and Sons Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2430 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pieology Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3733 Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Planing Mill Artisan Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (780 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 778 East Center Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Straw Hat Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 East Caldwell Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. You-Be's U-Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 580 East Kern Ave. Tulare, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. You-Be's U-Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1304 West Walnut Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Pita Kabob & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (808 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 North Court St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Mediterranean, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Curry Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 3918 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. The Curry Pizza Company - Tulare

- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2091 East Bardsley Ave. Tulare, California
- Categories: Pizza, Indian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Traders Take-N-Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1830 West Caldwell Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. VIP Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 North K St. Tulare, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Padrino's Pizza & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 505 West Bardsley Ave. Tulare, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. 5Star Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4111 West Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Pizza Bro's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2016 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Our Little Pizza Place

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3010 North Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Indo American Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1565 Hillman St. Tulare, California
- Categories: Indian, Pizza, Coffee & Tea
- 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.