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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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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#22. Little Caesars Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5162 Southwest 34th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Gumby's Pizza - University Of Florida

- Rating: 2.9/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2028 Southwest 34th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

- Rating: 3.3/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6611 West Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. I Love N.Y Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2645 Southwest 91st St. 400 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pomodoro Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9200 Northwest 39th Ave. Ste 100 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Five Star Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Northwest 75th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Northwest 43rd St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Humble Wood Fire Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 619 South Main St. Unit 1B North Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1250 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper

- Rating: 4.1/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4131 Northwest 16th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Blue Highway a Pizzeria - Tioga

- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13005 Southwest 1st Road Newberry, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. MidiCi - The Neapolitan Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.2/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave. Ste 100 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Satchel's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1008 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Northeast 23rd Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Five Star Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 Northwest 34th Blvd. Ste J Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Sidecar Gainesville

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Southeast 1st St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Peppino's Pizza And Pasta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3731 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Scuola Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5240 Northwest 34th Blvd. Ste A Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. SquareHouse Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Southwest 4th Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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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