Top 10 Pizza joints in NWA Pizza joints are a dime a dozen, but authentic pizza with fresh toppings and delicious crust, well, that’s an entirely different thing entirely. Whether you like wood fired, Chicago-style, gluten free or Italian-style hand tossed pies, you’ll find them all in the Top 10 list below:
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Pedaler’s Pub $$ 410 SW A St, (479) 268-3285
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza $ 2012 S Promenade Blvd, (479) 636-1880
Wood fired pizza to write home about. Located in downtown Bentonville, and killing it with their delicious pizzas. Definitely give them a try.
bella vista Gusano’s Pizza $$ Chicago Style Pizzeria since 2004 19 Cunningham Corner, (479) 876-6969
Gusano’s has some of the best authentic Chicago-style pizza outside of Chicago. Has flakey crust and perfectly blended flavors. Enjoys a premier sports bar reputation.
eureka springs Cafe Amore $$ 2070 East Van Buren (Hwy 62E), (479) 253-7192
Cafe Amore serves delicious, fine Italian cuisine. The menu devotes an entire page to mouthwatering pizzas including a gluten free option, but the pizza is not all that is superb, the pasta dishes are equally as varied and scrumptious. Date night or any night, this place will win over your tummies and your hearts.
fayetteville Z’s Brick Oven $$ 2730 N College Ave, (479) 935-4299
Said to be Z best pizza around. The Z Bread is very, very tasty. Try the Margherita pizza and the Bruschetta. They are both out of sight.
Wood Stone Craft Pizza $$ 557 S School Ave, (479) 444-1947
“Absolutely the best pizza I have ever eaten” is echoed over and over when Wood Stone is mentioned. The salads are out-of-thisworld too. You’ll be doing yourself a favor by checking them out Here’s where you find out what real pizza is all about.
Wicked Wood Fired Pizza $ 372 W Dickson St, (479) 466-2759
For pizza that is cooked in an Italian made wood fired oven, you must try the pies served up at Wicked Wood Fired Pizza, a food truck, conveniently located right on Dickson Street. Deliciously unique, their pizzas will keep you coming back time after time. The Tuscan Chicken Pizza is to-die-for.
rogers The Rail – A Pizza Company $$ 218 S 1st St, (479) 633-8808
If the sound of 3 types of crust, 6 homemade sauces, 7 cheeses, 15 meat options, and 48 toppings appeals to you, then you will likely become a fan of Uncle Maddio’s. They also offer made-to-order gourmet salads and yummy warm cookies in their family friendly eatery. There is something different in the air at Maddio’s, the staff is genuinely friendly and keenly focused on making your experience with them something you’ll want to repeat often.
siloam springs Fratelli’s $ 118 S Broadway St, (479) 599-9197
Fratelli’s has true Italian-style, hand-tossed pizza made from flour imported from Italy. They make authentic wood-fired pizza providing a pizza experience you won’t forget.
springdale Guido’s $ 363 W Henri De Tonti Blvd, (479) 361-9101 Locals consider Guido’s a staple. The pizza is good and filling and large enough for a small family. The service is friendly and efficient. Make your own party with the jukebox in the corner. You’ll have a good time at Guido’s.
honorable mention Chelsea’s Corner Cafe & Bar $$ 10 Mountain St, Eureka Springs, AR, (479) 253-6723
Great place to kick back with friends. Has a welcoming atmosphere, a wide variety of pizzas, friendly efficient service, full bar, good beer selection, and live music. Both locals and visitors to Eureka Springs love to frequent this unique establishment.
Ye Olde King Pizza $ 3162 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, (479) 442-5464 (Also Located in Bentonville)
You may dine in or carry out at Ye Olde King Pizza. From their tasty starters, including Cheese Sticks (seasoned with garlic butter and covered with provolone and mozzarella cheeses and served with their homemade marinara) and The Kings Flat Bread to their wonderful salads to their unique pizzas, everything on the menu is a winner. They make their dough and pizza sauce fresh daily from old family recipes. The owners and the staff are focused on providing you with the best experience possible each time you visit. Try the Buffalo Chicken, for a great tasting pizza that just might hook you for life.
The Pig Wings are very good here. Order a variety of pizzas, all will be delish. This place probably has one of the best Caesar Salad’s in town. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and great atmosphere ensure a terrific experience each time you stop in.
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