Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Duluth 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 Duluth 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 Duluth 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. Lee's Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2033 West Superior St. Duluth , Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 3.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 South Lake Ave. Ste 1 Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

- Rating: 3.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 327 South Lake Ave. DULUTH, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Toppers Pizza

- Rating: 3.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1231 East 9th St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Tavern on the Hill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1102 Woodland Ave. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown Duluth

- Rating: 3.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 West 1st St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Hugo's Pizza II

- Rating: 3.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1313 Commonwealth Ave. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Sammy's Pizza & Deli

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4631 East Superior St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. T-Bonz Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2531 West Superior St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - West Duluth

- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 403 North Central Ave. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Bulldog Pizza & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Mount Royal Shopping Cir Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Do North Pizzeria & Pub

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5116 Miller Trunk Hwy Hermantown, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pizza Lucé

- Rating: 4.1/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 East Superior St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Lake Ave Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 394 South Lake Ave. Ste 107A Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Vitta Pizza Canal Park

- Rating: 4.3/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 307 Canal Park Drive Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Ursa Minor Brewing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2415 West Superior St. Ste B Ste B Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Brewpubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Positively 3rd Street Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1202 East 3rd St. Duluth, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, 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.