Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Rockford by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Rockford 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 Rockford 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.
#21. RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge
- Rating: 2.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3870 North Perryville Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: american, breakfast & brunch, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Opsahl's Tavern & Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3301 11th St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, dive bars, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
- Rating: 2.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 6240 Mulford Village Drive Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria
- Rating: 2.9/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6075 East Riverside Blvd. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mamma Mia's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1139 North Alpine Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pino's on Main Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2511 North Main St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Vinny's Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4190 Newburg Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, salad, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Gerry's Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7403 Argus Drive Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Marie's Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1513 Charles St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
- Rating: 3.8/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6280 East State St. Unit A Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, sports bars, american
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Salamone's North
- Rating: 3.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2583 North Mulford Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Giuseppi's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 Halsted Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Alchemy at Aldeen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1902 Reid Farm Road Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, new american, venues & event spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#8. GreenFire Restaurant Bar & Bakery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (719 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6795 East Riverside Blvd. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: new american, pizza, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6470 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: fast food, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Giordano's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Executive Pkwy Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Maciano's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5801 Columbia Pkwy Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: italian, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian, wine bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Primo's Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 Rural St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Lino's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5611 East State St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. John's Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2914 11th St. Rockford, Illinois
- Categories: pizza, italian
- 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.
