Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Champaign area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign 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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#18. Jupiter's Pizzeria and Billards

- Rating: 2.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2511 Village Green Place Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Pool Halls
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#17. Garcia's Pizza In A Pan

- Rating: 2.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 313 North Mattis Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Monical's Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 North Mattis Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#15. Rosatis Urbana

- Rating: 3.1/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 South Gregory St. Unit H Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#14. Papa Del's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 South Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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#13. Monical's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2720 Philo Road Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#12. Mia Za's Cafe

- Rating: 3.2/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 629 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cafes
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#11. DP Dough

- Rating: 3.3/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, fast food
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#10. Manzella's Italian Patio Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 115 South 1st St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Italian, Pizza
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#9. Illini Inn

- Rating: 3.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 South 4th St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Dive Bars, Pubs, Pizza
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#8. Vinny's By The Slice & More

- Rating: 3.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
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#7. Jupiter's Pizzeria and Billiards

- Rating: 3.6/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 39 East Main St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pool Halls, Pizza, Lounges
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#6. Esquire Lounge

- Rating: 3.8/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 North Walnut St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Pool Halls, American
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#5. Pizzeria Antica

- Rating: 3.8/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 East Chester St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#4. Po' Boys Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 202 East University Ave. Ste C Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Pizza
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#3. Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2012 Tin Cup Road Ste B Mahomet, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#2. Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 West Oregon St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Empanadas
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#1. Dragon Fire Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Naperville, Illinois
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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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