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Best Pizza in Milwaukee
The most essential pies in Milwaukee, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 17 pizzerias here, with Artisan and Tavern-Style leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 17
- High score
- 9.4
- On the map
- 17
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Milwaukee
Zaffiro's Pizza
Tavern-style · Editorial score 9.4
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Milwaukee pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Milwaukee?
Our editorial team currently ranks Zaffiro's Pizza as the best pizza in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cracker-thin tavern pies since 1954 — a Milwaukee icon. A tavern-style-leaning pie that helps define what pizza tastes like in Milwaukee today.
What style of pizza is Milwaukee known for?
Artisan is the most common style among our ranked Milwaukee pizzerias (5 of 17). The top-rated Artisan spot is Ian's Pizza.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Milwaukee?
We currently rank the top 17 pizza places in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Milwaukee?
Every Milwaukee 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.