Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Bloomington, Illinois area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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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#21. Monical's Pizza

- Rating: 2.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1219 South Main St. Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#20. Rosatis Bloomington

- Rating: 2.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 North Prospect Road Ste 300 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#19. Avanti's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 2.9/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3302 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#18. Firehouse Pizza & Pub

- Rating: 3.1/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 East Beaufort St. Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
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#17. Grady's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Mini Golf
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#16. Avanti's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3302 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#15. Barrel House

- Rating: 3.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 Brickyard Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: American, Pizza, Pubs
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#14. Monical's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 718 South Eldorado Road Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#13. D.P. Dough

- Rating: 3.3/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 East Beaufort St. Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, fast food
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#12. Joe's Station House Pizza Pub

- Rating: 3.4/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 South Veterans Pkwy Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, American, Bars
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#11. BloNo Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1304 Cross Creek Drive Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Whiskey Bars, Barbecue
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#10. Monical's Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2103 North Veterans Pkwy Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#9. Tobin's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1513 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. La Gondola Spaghetti House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1501 East Vernon Ave. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#7. Lucca Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 East Market St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
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#6. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3010 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#5. Flingers Pizza Pub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 East Vernon Ave. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Beer Gardens
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#4. The Original Pinsaria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 5 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#3. Papa G's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 204 South Seminary Downs, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
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#2. Pizza Payaa - Bloomington

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 4 Currency Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Gluten-Free
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#1. Pizza Payaa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 107 East Beaufort St. Ste C Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
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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.

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