Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford 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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#28. Windsor Pizza Parlor

- Rating: 2.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1034 Windsor Road Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Pino's on Main Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2511 North Main St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6075 East Riverside Blvd. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Vinny's Pizza

- Rating: 3.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4190 Newburg Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1031 Harlem Road Machesney Park, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Rosati's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6104 East Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Nunzio's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5800 North 2nd St. Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Marie's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1513 Charles St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Gerry's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7403 Argus Drive Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Tower Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 416 South Main St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: American, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

- Rating: 3.7/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6280 East State St. Unit A ROCKFORD, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Salamone's North

- Rating: 3.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2583 North Mulford Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Alchemy at Aldeen

- Rating: 3.8/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1902 Reid Farm Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Giuseppi's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 Halsted Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Anna's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3505 North Main St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. GreenFire Restaurant Bar & Bakery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (785 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6795 East Riverside Blvd. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Maciano's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5801 Columbia Pkwy Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Maciano's Pizza & Pasteria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6746 Broadcast Pkwy Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Giordano's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Executive Pkwy Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Primo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 Rural St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Pig Minds Brewing

- Rating: 4.3/5 (471 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4080 Steele Drive Machesney Park, Illinois
- Categories: Brewpubs, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Lino's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (389 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5611 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. John's Restaurant & Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2914 11th St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Napoli's Pizza - Loves Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6560 North Alpine Road Loves Park, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Salamone's Cherry Valley

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 South Cherry St. Cherry Valley, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Jo-Jo's Pizza & Pub

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 South Alpine Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Gulotta's Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1002 11th St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: 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.