Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Wausau area by diners

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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 Wausau 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 Wausau 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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#11. Toppers Pizza

- Rating: 2.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 Ste wart Avenue Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Wausau Mine

- Rating: 3.3/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3904 Stewart Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Richard's Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5305 North 32nd Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Papillon's Pizza Ltd

- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1041 East Grand Ave. Rothschild, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. BB Jacks Pizza and Sandwich Lounge

- Rating: 3.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 Golf Club Road Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Polito's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Glass Nickel Pizza - Wausau

- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 227255 Rib Mountain Drive Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Food Delivery Services, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sam's Pizza-Schofield

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5811 Business Hwy 51 South Schofield, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces, Arcades
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Politos Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 East Kort St. Rothschild, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Sam's Pizza - Wausau

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Elm St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: 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.