Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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. Imo's Pizza

- Rating: 3.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 636 West Republic Road Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Imo's Pizza

- Rating: 3.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 South Pickwick Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. McSaltys Pizza Cafe

- Rating: 3.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1550 East Battlefield St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Springfield's Incredible Pizza

- Rating: 3.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2850 South Campbell Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Arcades, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe

- Rating: 3.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 333 E. Walnut Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Godfather's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1890 North Deffer Drive Nixa, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Garbo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 West Chesterfield Blvd. Ste C101 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Bambinos Cafe on Battlefield

- Rating: 3.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2810 East Battlefield Road Ste D Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Big Slice - Springfields

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4126 South Kansas Expy Ste 112 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. PaPPo's Pizzeria South

- Rating: 3.7/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 East Battlefield Road Ste 176 Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Rock Food & Friends at Quarry Town

- Rating: 3.8/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4018 South Lone Pine Ave. Ste B Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Rocco's Pizza South Springfield

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4315 South National Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Pappo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 East Walnut St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Big Slice

- Rating: 3.9/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1450 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Rocco's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 834 East Division St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2856 South Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Pitch Pizza & Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2924 East Sunshine Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Maso Pizza Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3653 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Arris' Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1332 East Republic Road Ste J Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Bambinos Cafe on Delmar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1141 East Delmar St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Soup, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pizza House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 312 East Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Neighborhood Pizza Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3550 North Glenstone Ave. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Godfathers Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5453 South Ff Hwy Battlefield, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Split Social Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3021 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Missouri
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Piccolo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Aldersgate Drive Ste 1 Nixa, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Salad, 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.