If you’re looking for the best pizza in Madison, you have a lot of options. We’ve sampled pies all across town and considered readers’ suggestions — here are 20+ spots that pass the taste test.
Fun flavs
Glass Nickel Pizza Co., Five Points, Glen Oaks Hills, Starkweather + Sun Prairie
We all love breakfast for dinner, but this spot takes the delicious concept a bit further with its breakfast pizza featuring scrambled eggs, cheese, breakfast sausage, onions, peppers, and tater tots.
Ian’s Pizza, Garver Feed Mill, State Street, Frances Street
You know ‘em, you love ‘em. Both the rotating and seasonal menus offer unique flavors including Cheesy Potato Ranch, Smokey the Bandit, and S’more.
Papa Jimmy’s Pizzeria, Cottage Grove
The Mac n’ Cheese pizza is a serious “can’t miss” item on our list.
Italian staples
Lombardino’s, Shorewood Hills
This classic Italian American spot has been feeding Madisonians for over 70 years. If you haven’t tried the Pizza Carbonara, this is your sign to do so.
Naples 15, Mansion Hill Historic District
Owner and executive chef Salvatore Di Scala lived most of his life in Italy and has brought the heart of Naples to the heart of Wisconsin.
Novanta Pizzeria, Shorewood Hills + West Middleton
Novanta means ninety in Italian, a reference to the ninety seconds that these Neapolitan pizzas are baked in stone ovens.
Pizza Brutta, Dudgeon-Monroe
Get the best of both worlds between the pizza rosso and the pizza bianco menus.
Porta Bella Italian Restaurant, State-Langdon
From the owners of Paisan’s, enjoy thin-crust pies in a moody atmosphere.
Takeout
Buck’s Pizza, Pinney
From the secret sauce to the homemade dough, all ingredients are made from scratch.
Greenbush Bar, Greenbush
Fun fact: Before 1960, the Greenbush neighborhood was known as Madison’s “Little Italy.” This establishment aims to preserve the history of the neighborhood via traditional ‘za.
Molten Monkey, Tenney-Lapham
Thick and crispy crust, caramelized cheese on the edges, and plenty of toppings all make for a delicious Detroit-style pizza at this recently opened restaurant.
North Shore Pizza and Subs, Monona
Grub on authentic pizza and subs from the north shore of Boston.
Salvatore’s Tomato Pies, Livingston, Monona + Tenney-Lapham
With five Madison-area locations, you’re never far from a fresh pie.
Strada, Memorial Union
The Memorial Union Terrace location lets you enjoy your pizza with a view.
Sit down
Branch and Daughter Quality Meats and Market, Windsor
A one-stop shop, this meat market and restaurant sources from local farms and small businesses.
Grampa’s Pizzeria, Marquette
The most romantic restaurant in Wisconsin, according to Yelp. It also got a shoutout from Seth Meyers.
Lucille, Mansion Hill Historic District
The Wisco-Detroit style pies are baked in steel pans and boast crispy cheddar crusts.
Great for groups
Falbo Bros Pizzeria, Fitchburg, Greenbush, Maple Woods, Monona
Is your family indecisive? The large menu features something for everyone — salads, sandwiches, chicken tenders.
It’s Good For You, Maple Bluff
Takeout pizzas are served whole to optimize the traveling and reheating processes.
Luigi’s Pizza, Westmorland
Part of the Food Fight Restaurant Group, this pizzeria is perfect for family outings.
Pizza Pit, Near East, East, Far East, Monona, Cottage Grove, + McFarland
Having a pizza party? Call Pizza Pit for both thin and stuffed Chicago-style ‘zas.
Frozen
Wisconsin grocery stores are known for being chock-full of frozen pizza options. See: The four-aisle section at Woodman’s. We’d be remiss to do a pizza roundup without mentioning some of the state’s favorite frozen pies.
- Drafthouse, Medford
- Emil’s, Watertown
- Jack’s, Little Chute
- Lotzaa Motzza, Green Bay
- Roma, Eau Claire
- Screamin’ Sicilian, Milwaukee
- Tombstone, Medford
