Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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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#29. La Brioche True Food

- Rating: 3.5/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2862 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Luigi's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 South Midvale Blvd. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Spartan Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5813 Main St. Mc Farland, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Echo Tap & Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 554 West Main St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Sugar River Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1390 Cabela Drive Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Zoe's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 604 East Main St. Waunakee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Greenbush Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 914 Regent St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Glass Nickel Pizza - Madison West

- Rating: 3.8/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5003 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Glass Nickel Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2916 Atwood Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

10 / 29

#20. Rendezvous Paddle & Sports

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 201 Main St. Montello, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Rafting/Kayaking
- Read more on Yelp

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11 / 29

#19. Lucille

- Rating: 3.9/5 (615 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 King St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Ian's Pizza Madison | Garver Feed Mill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3241 Garver Grn Ste 121 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Villa Dolce Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1828 Parmenter St. Middleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Cafe La Bellitalia

- Rating: 4.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1026 North Sherman Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Ian's Pizza Madison | State Street

- Rating: 4.0/5 (618 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 State St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Natt Spil

- Rating: 4.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 King St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Dim Sum, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Ian's Pizza Madison | Frances Street

- Rating: 4.1/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 North Frances St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Buck's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 Cottage Grove Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Salvatore's Monona

- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 5507 Monona Drive Monona, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Salvatore's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 North Livingston St. Ste 101 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Angelo's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4706 Farwell St. McFarland, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Sugar River Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 957 Liberty Drive Verona, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Fratelli's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5801 Monona Drive Monona, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Seafood, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Grampa's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1374 Willamson St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Bar Corallini

- Rating: 4.4/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2004 Atwood Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Pizza Brutta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (476 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1805 Monroe St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. North Shore Pizza And Subs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4503 Monona Drive Monona, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Novanta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8452 Old Sauk Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Novanta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 2903 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean
- 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.