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Best Pizza in Gainesville
The most essential pies in Gainesville, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Italian-American and Wood-fired leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.6
- On the map
- 10
List last updated September 2026
#1 in Gainesville
Bowie Pizza
Neapolitan · Editorial score 9.6
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Gainesville pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Gainesville?
Our editorial team currently ranks Bowie Pizza as the best pizza in Gainesville, Florida. Long-fermented dough and Italian flour make this UF-adjacent spot a Neapolitan standout.
What style of pizza is Gainesville known for?
Italian-American is the most common style among our ranked Gainesville pizzerias (5 of 10). The top-rated Italian-American spot is Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Gainesville?
Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Gainesville list, with an editorial score of 9.3.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Gainesville?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Gainesville, Florida, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Gainesville?
Every Gainesville pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.