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Best Pizza in Rapid City
The most essential pies in Rapid City, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Italian-American and American leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.5
- On the map
- 10
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Rapid City
Independent Ale House (Pizza)
American · Editorial score 9.5
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Rapid City pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Rapid City?
Our editorial team currently ranks Independent Ale House (Pizza) as the best pizza in Rapid City, South Dakota. Beer bar with a devoted hand-tossed pizza following.
What style of pizza is Rapid City known for?
Italian-American is the most common style among our ranked Rapid City pizzerias (3 of 10). The top-rated Italian-American spot is Piesano's Pacchia.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Rapid City?
Pauly's Pizzeria & Sub Co. is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Rapid City list, with an editorial score of 8.8.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Rapid City?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Rapid City, South Dakota, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Rapid City?
Every Rapid 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.