Best pizza in Champaign · Italian-American guide
Best Italian-American Pizza in Champaign
The 6 best Italian-American pizzerias in Champaign, Illinois, ranked by editorial score. The red-sauce pizzeria tradition carried across America by Italian immigrants: generous cheese, a sturdy crust, and recipes passed down for generations. This is the neighborhood pizza most of the country grew up on.
Sparky's Pizzeria (Freddie's)
Award-winning secret-recipe sauce, voted best pizza in Champaign County.
Manzella's Italian Restaurant
Long-loved local favorite for classic Italian-American pizza.
Monical's Pizza
Central Illinois chain famous for its thin, crispy Original Recipe pizza.
Za's Italian Cafe
Neighborhood Italian cafe with a devoted student and local following.
Original Pizza
Classic no-frills traditional pizzeria serving locals for decades.
Golden Harbor / Junction's Pizza
Small local shop known for consistent, affordable traditional pizza.