Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Des Moines by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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.
#23. Domino's Pizza
- Rating: 2.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Fazoli's
- Rating: 2.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 Southeast 14th St. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: italian, fast food, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Paul Revere's Pizza
- Rating: 2.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 Indianola Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bravo! Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 120 South Jordan Creek Pkwy Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: italian, pizza, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Fazoli's
- Rating: 3.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 Merle Hay Road Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: italian, fast food, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Big Tomato Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2613 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. F & O's - Felix and Oscar's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4050 Merle Hay Road Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, salad, burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bianchi's Hilltop Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2820 Hubbell Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Noah's Ark Ristorante
- Rating: 3.6/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: italian, pizza, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mad Meatball Pizzeria & Pub
- Rating: 3.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Southwest 11th St. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: italian, pubs, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Scornovacca's Ristorante
- Rating: 3.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1930 Southeast 14th St. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. GoodSons
- Rating: 3.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2815 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: salad, soup, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Chucks Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3610 6th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Bordenaro's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6108 Southwest 9th St. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Gusto Pizza Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 Ingersoll Ave. Ste 105 Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Blaze Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 West Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: salad, pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Fong's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (912 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 223 4th St. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, tiki bars, asian fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Michael's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2629 Beaver Ave. Ste 13 Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Eatery A
- Rating: 4.1/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2932 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: mediterranean, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sonny's Pizza Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6594 Northwest 6th Drive Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: italian, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. South Union Bread Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1007 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Dough Co Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 2330 University Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, salad, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Parlor
- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4041 Urbandale Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
- Categories: pizza, beer bar
- 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.
