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Best Pizza in Des Moines
The most essential pies in Des Moines, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Neapolitan and Tavern leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.5
- On the map
- 10
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Des Moines
Fong's Pizza
American · Editorial score 9.5
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Des Moines pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Des Moines?
Our editorial team currently ranks Fong's Pizza as the best pizza in Des Moines, Iowa. Iconic Crab Rangoon pizza in a tiki-styled downtown room.
What style of pizza is Des Moines known for?
Neapolitan is the most common style among our ranked Des Moines pizzerias (2 of 10). The top-rated Neapolitan spot is Centro.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Des Moines?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Des Moines, Iowa, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Des Moines?
Every Des Moines 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.