Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages 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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#18. Flippers Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 986 Alverez Ave. Lady Lake, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Takis Pizza Restaurant-the Original

- Rating: 3.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 North 14th St. Leesburg, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Cane Garden Country Club

- Rating: 3.2/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1726 Bailey Trl The Villages, Florida
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. NYPD Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4046 Wedgwood Lane The Villages, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Bravo Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1080 Lake Sumter Lndg Lady Lake, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 806 San Marino Drive Lady Lake, Florida
- Categories: New American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Francesco's Ristorante

- Rating: 3.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16770 South US Hwy 441 Ste 608 Summerfield, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Napolinos

- Rating: 3.7/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9811 North US Hwy 301 Wildwood, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Flippers Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2957 Traverse Trl Wildwood, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2468 Burnsed Blvd. The Villages, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Legends Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3430 US-441 Fruitland Park, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Stavros Original Pizza Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3223 US Hwy 441/27 Fruitland Park, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 729 Kristine Way The Villages, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Mamma Mia's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 755 North 14th St. Leesburg, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Paulie's at the Oaks on 44

- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 75 Continental Blvd. Wildwood, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Little Joey'S Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16840 South US Hwy 441 Summerfield, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Sammy's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9668 North US Hwy 301 Ste 800 Wildwood, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Icy King

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1331 North 14th St. Leesburg, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, 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.