Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Madison 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 square 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 enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. 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-ranked pizza restaurants in Madison using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza
- Rating: 2.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7952 Tree Lane Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian
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#29. Chuck E. Cheese
- Rating: 2.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 438 Grand Canyon Drive Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, arcades, kids activities
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Porta Bella
- Rating: 2.7/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 North Frances St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, seafood, pizza
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#27. Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4933 Commercial Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pizza Pit
- Rating: 2.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 13 Atlas Court Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
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#25. Falbo Bros. Pizzeria
- Rating: 2.9/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 406 South Park St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#24. Pizza Pit Extreme
- Rating: 2.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1614 Monroe St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches
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#23. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 7019 Sligo Drive Bldg D Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, fast food
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#22. Pizza Pit - Madison West
- Rating: 3.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6628 Odana Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, ice cream & frozen yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Brioche True Food
- Rating: 3.5/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2862 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: breakfast & brunch, new american, pizza
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#20. Rosati's Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6644 Mineral Point Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian, chicken wings
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#19. Luigi's Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 South Midvale Blvd. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian
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#18. Echo Tap & Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 554 West Main St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: sports bars, pizza, american
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#17. Glass Nickel Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2916 Atwood Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, salad
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#16. Glass Nickel Pizza - Madison West
- Rating: 3.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5003 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, salad
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#15. Greenbush Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 914 Regent St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza, bars
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#14. Ian's Pizza Madison | Garver Feed Mill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3241 Garver Grn Ste 121 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, salad
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#13. Lucille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (567 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 King St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, new american, lounges
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#12. Natt Spil
- Rating: 4.0/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 King St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, dim sum, bars
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#11. Ian's Pizza Madison | State Street
- Rating: 4.0/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 State St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#10. Cafe La Bellitalia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1026 North Sherman Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza
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#9. Buck's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 Cottage Grove Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#8. Ian's Pizza Madison | Frances Street
- Rating: 4.1/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 North Frances St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#7. Salvatore's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 North Livingston St. Ste 101 Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, cocktail bars, seafood
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#6. Grampa's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1374 Willamson St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, bars
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#5. Bar Corallini
- Rating: 4.4/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2004 Atwood Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: bars, pizza, italian
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#4. Pizza Brutta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1805 Monroe St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#3. Salvatore's Tomato Pies
- Rating: 4.6/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 912 East Johnson St. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, new american, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Novanta
- Rating: 4.6/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8452 Old Sauk Road Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian, mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Novanta
- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2903 University Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian, mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.