Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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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#27. Dantes Italiano

- Rating: 3.9/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13200 New Falls Of Neuse Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Assaggio's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 West Millbrook Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Colletta

- Rating: 3.9/5 (265 reviews)
- Address: 1 Fenton Main St. Ste 170 Cary, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Manhattan Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9660 Falls Of Neuse Road Ste 133 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Mellow Mushroom

- Rating: 3.9/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 West Peace St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Primo Pizza NY Style

- Rating: 3.9/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 682 Cary Towne Blvd. Cary, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pat Murnane's Irish Pub

- Rating: 3.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2108 South Main St. Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Irish Pub, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Trophy Brewing

- Rating: 4.0/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 West Morgan St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Randy's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2458 Wycliff Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Johnny's Pizza Apex

- Rating: 4.1/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8759 Holly Springs Road Apex, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. V Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1389 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Wakefield Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13200 Falls Of Neuse Road Ste 101 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Pizza, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. V Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7930 Skyland Ridge Pkwy Ste 100 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Il Falò

- Rating: 4.1/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 3931 Macaw St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Milton's Pizza and Pasta - Raleigh

- Rating: 4.1/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8853 Six Forks Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Milton's Pizza and Pasta - Wakefield

- Rating: 4.2/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14520 Falls Of The Neuse Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Gino's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6260 Glenwood Ave. Ste 126 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Cristo's NY Style Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1302 East Millbrook Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Mike's Pizza Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3919 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Tazza Kitchen Village District

- Rating: 4.3/5 (623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 432 Woodburn Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7400 Six Forks Road Ste 2 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. DeMo's Pizzeria & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 Glenwood Ave. Ste 121 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2030 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Oakwood Pizza Box

- Rating: 4.4/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 North Person St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Peri Brothers Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7321 Six Forks Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Karavan by 3 Olives

- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1493 Garner Station Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Uzbek, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Anthony's La Piazza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 21 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, 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.