Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Milwaukee by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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. Calderone Club
- Rating: 4.1/5 (394 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 842 North Old World 3rd St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Ian's Pizza Milwaukee | Story Hill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5300 West Blue Mound Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Rocky Rococo
- Rating: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2094 Miller Park Way Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Sala Modern Sicilian Dining
- Rating: 4.1/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2613 East Hampshire St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Kam's Thistle & Shamrock
- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3438 North 84th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: burgers, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Transfer Pizzeria Café
- Rating: 4.1/5 (523 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West Mitchell St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Flourchild Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 North Milwaukee St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, beer bar, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Proof Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 139 East Kilbourn Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Marco's World Famous Pizza - Milwaukee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8411 West Lisbon Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tenuta's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2995 South Clement Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Carini's La Conca D'Oro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3468 North Oakland Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, seafood, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Izzy Hops
- Rating: 4.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2311 North Murray Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: burgers, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Vinchi's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3158 South Howell Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#17. Wy'east Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5601 West Vliet St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Up-Down Milwaukee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 615 East Brady St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: bars, arcades, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Classic Slice
- Rating: 4.3/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2797 South Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Fixture Pizza Pub
- Rating: 4.4/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 623 South 2nd St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, american, pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Art Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 East Burleigh St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: bars, coffee & tea, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Hup's Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 West Hampton Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#11. MobCraft Beer
- Rating: 4.4/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 South 5th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: brewpubs, pizza, american
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Caradaro Club
- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5010 West Vliet St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
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#9. Sorella
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2535 South Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Di Stefano's Pizza Palace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4630 West Forest Home Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, italian, salad
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#7. Aperitivo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 North Plankinton Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: wine bars, cocktail bars, pizza
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#6. San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 838 North Old World 3rd St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza, desserts, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tauro Cocina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1758 North Water St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza, sandwiches
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#4. State Street Pizza Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 322 West State St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: sports bars, pizza, beer bar
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#3. Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2920 South Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: coffee & tea, cafes, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Santino's Little Italy
- Rating: 4.7/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 352 East Stewart St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: italian, pizza, wine bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Brute Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 316 North Milwaukee St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: pizza
- 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.