Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Gainesville area by diners
Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Gainesville 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鈥攍ike 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鈥攎any 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 , 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 , 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.
compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Gainesville area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Gainesville were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
#22. Little Caesars Pizza
- Rating: 2.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5162 Southwest 34th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#21. Gumby's Pizza - University Of Florida
- Rating: 2.9/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2028 Southwest 34th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#20. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
- Rating: 3.3/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6611 West Newberry Road Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: New American, Breweries, Pizza
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#19. I Love N.Y Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2645 Southwest 91st St. 400 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#18. Five Star Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1315 South Main St. Ste 10 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
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#17. Pomodoro Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9200 Northwest 39th Ave. Ste 100 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
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#16. Five Star Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Northwest 75th St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
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#15. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Northwest 43rd St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. Humble Wood Fire Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 619 South Main St. Unit 1B North Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5757 Southwest 75th St. Ste 101 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1250 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#11. Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper
- Rating: 4.1/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4131 Northwest 16th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#10. Blue Highway a Pizzeria - Tioga
- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13005 Southwest 1st Road Newberry, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
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#9. MidiCi - The Neapolitan Pizza Company
- Rating: 4.2/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave. Ste 100 Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#8. V Pizza - Gainesville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Southeast 1st St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#7. Satchel's Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1008 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Northeast 23rd Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Five Star Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 Northwest 34th Blvd. Ste J Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
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#5. Sidecar Gainesville
- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Southeast 1st St. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#4. Peppino's Pizza And Pasta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3731 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#3. Italian Gator Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1728 West University Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza
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#2. Scuola Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5240 Northwest 34th Blvd. Ste A Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean
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#1. SquareHouse Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Southwest 4th Ave. Gainesville, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.
