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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend 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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#17. Rosati's Pizza

- Rating: 2.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1411 South Lake Park Ave. Hobart, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Beggars Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1640 East Summit St. Crown Point, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Carriage Court Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 South East St. Crown Point, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Tommy B's Clubhouse

- Rating: 3.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Aberdeen Drive Valparaiso, Indiana
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Rosati's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10755 Broadway Crown Point, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Gelsosomo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11319 Broadway Crown Point, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Maxim's Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 3.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7205 Broadway Merrillville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Palermo's of 63rd - Merrilville

- Rating: 3.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2893 East 81st Ave. Merrillville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Aurelio's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10762 Randolph St. Winfield, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Stephano's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10703 Randolph St. Crown Point, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Battista's Artisan Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 220 South Main St. Crown Point, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Bronko's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 725 South In 2 Hebron, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Grand Park Cafe & Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1599 East 85th Ave. Merrillville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Cafes, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Pizza Cellar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 210 North Court St. Crown Point, Indiana
- 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.

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