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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Ocala 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 Ocala 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 Ocala 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. Pronto Pizza

- Rating: 2.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 Southeast 17th St. Ste 104 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Five Star Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2425 Northeast 18th Place Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Bank Street Patio Bar

- Rating: 3.3/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Fort King St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Bars, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Roma's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2775 Northwest 49th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Mellow Mushroom

- Rating: 3.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 2 Southwest Fort King St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Wiseguys Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2653 Northeast 35th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Salted Brick

- Rating: 3.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4021 Northwest 53rd Avenue Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Silver Springs Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 5545 East Silver Springs Blvd. Silver Springs, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Little Joey's Pizza & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8602 Southwest Hwy 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Five Star Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4414 Southwest College Road Ste 1740 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2575 Southwest 42nd St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Pasta Faire

- Rating: 4.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10401 Southeast US Hwy 441 Belleview, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Arianna's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 2496 Southeast 58th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Franco's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1801 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Sans Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 4953 Northwest Blitchton Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Formaggio Pizza & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1053 Northeast 14th St. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Milano Italian Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 Southwest College Road Unit 104 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Flying Boat Tap Room

- Rating: 4.6/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9672 Southeast 58th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Tapas 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.

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