Walker's Bluff
1 / 7#7. Walker's Bluff
- Rating: 2.9/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 326 Vermont Road Carterville, Illinois
- Categories: American, Wine Tasting Room, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
Italian Village
2 / 7#6. Italian Village
- Rating: 3.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 South Washington St. Carbondale, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Pagliai's Pizza
3 / 7#5. Pagliai's Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 509 South Illinois Ave. Carbondale, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Martel's Pizza
4 / 7#4. Martel's Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 706 Walnut St. Murphysboro, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
Pita Alley
5 / 7#3. Pita Alley
- Rating: 3.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1711 West Main St. Carbondale, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
6 / 7#2. Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 218 West Freeman St. Carbondale, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Cummares Italian Restaurant
7 / 7#1. Cummares Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1023 Chestnut St. Murphysboro, Illinois
- Categories: Salad, Beer Bar, 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.
