Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Waco area by diners
Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Waco 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 Waco 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 Waco were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
#15. Chuck's Pizza Pasta & Wings
- Rating: 2.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4315 Lk Shr Drive Ste O Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
- Rating: 2.9/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4641 South Jack Kultgen Expy Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
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#13. Poppa Rollo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 703 North Valley Mills Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Poppa Rollo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Hewitt Drive Ste 214 Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Diners
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#11. Slow Rise on the Brazos
- Rating: 3.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 1620 North Martin Luther King Blvd. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
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#10. Portofino's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#9. Luigis
- Rating: 3.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6025 Woodway Drive Woodway, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Pizza
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#8. Slow Rise Slice House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7608 Woodway Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar
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#7. Shorty's Pizza Shack
- Rating: 4.1/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1712 South 12th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Baris
- Rating: 4.2/5 (559 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 North Valley Mills Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#5. Harvest on 25th
- Rating: 4.2/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 North 25th Waco, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Pizza
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#4. The Village Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 720 Franklin Ave. Union Food Hall Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gelato
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#3. Southern Roots Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217-219 North 8th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Brewpubs, Pizza
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#2. Moroso Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 4.4/5 (539 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#1. 900掳 Pizzeria mobile
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Waco, Texas
- 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.
