Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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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#25. Zio Johno's - Iowa City

- Rating: 2.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 342 Hwy 1 West Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Gumby's Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 702 South Gilbert St. Ste 103 Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Airliner

- Rating: 3.2/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 South Clinton St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Wig & Pen Pizza North Liberty

- Rating: 3.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 201 Hwy 965 Northeast North Liberty, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Graze Iowa City

- Rating: 3.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 345 South Dubuque St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Sam's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 441 South Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Falbo Bros. Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 457 South Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Backpocket Brewing

- Rating: 3.7/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 Quarry Road Coralville, Iowa
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Sanctuary

- Rating: 3.8/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 South Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Iowa Athletic Club

- Rating: 3.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 East 9th St. Ste 205 Coralville, Iowa
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Monica's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 2nd St. Coralville, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mesa Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. DP Dough

- Rating: 3.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 519 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. A & A Pagliai's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 East Bloomington St. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Tavern Blue

- Rating: 3.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 805 Second St. Coralville, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Copper Boar American Pub

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 575 Cameron Way Unit C North Liberty, Iowa
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Pizza Plus

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 515 North Dubuque St. North Liberty, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. The Wedge Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 521 Hwy 1 West Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Wig & Pen East

- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 363 North 1st Ave. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Wig & Pen Pizza Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1220 US-6 West Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Marquee Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 920 East 2nd Ave. Ste 123 Coralville, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Basta Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Iowa Ave. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Rusciano's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 710 Pacha Pkwy Ste 5 North Liberty, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Maggie's Farm Wood-Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 Melrose Ave. Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Mirabito's Italian

- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 Sugar Creek Lane Ste 1 North Liberty, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- 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.