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Best Pizza in Iowa City
The most essential pies in Iowa City, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Wood-fired and New York leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.1
- On the map
- 10
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Iowa City
Maggie's Farm Wood-Fired Pizza
Wood-fired · Editorial score 9.1
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Iowa City pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Iowa City?
Our editorial team currently ranks Maggie's Farm Wood-Fired Pizza as the best pizza in Iowa City, Iowa. Soft, chewy center with lightly charred cornicione from the wood oven, sausage pie a standout.
What style of pizza is Iowa City known for?
Wood-fired is the most common style among our ranked Iowa City pizzerias (2 of 10). The top-rated Wood-fired spot is Maggie's Farm Wood-Fired Pizza.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Iowa City?
The Wedge Pizzeria is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Iowa City list, with an editorial score of 9.0.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Iowa City?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Iowa City, Iowa, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Iowa City?
Every Iowa City 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.