A Guide to Sioux Falls’ Best Pizza Spots

Sioux Falls probably isn’t one of the first few cities that comes to mind when you think about top cities for pizza, but we’re here to tell you that this city has so many spots cooking up great pizza. Whether you judge a pizza on its crust, toppings, cheese-to-sauce ratio, presentation, or any other foodie metric, we’re certain you’ll find many that get a high score in our pizza scene. Here are some of the top places in Sioux Falls for pizza.

Charlie's Pizza

Charlie’s Pizza was a staple in Sioux Falls for many years before ultimately closing. After a 30-year hiatus, Charlie’s Pizza has returned with its great pies! Enjoy starters like its garlic bread or cheese bread and then bite into one of its many specialty pizzas like Three Stooges with beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, and dill pickles.

Look's Marketplace

This pizza at Look’s Marketplace is not one to be overlooked! In fact, Food Network’s Guy Fieri gave high praise of Look’s Detroit-style pizza, Motor City Pizza, when he visited as part of the restaurant’s debut on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. With the dough and crust cooked to perfection every time, Look’s is a go-to for many locals.

MacKenzie River

This downtown eatery offers a diverse menu to satisfy every appetite, with pizza routinely being one of the most popular items ordered. With nearly 20 specialty pizzas to choose from, ranging from buffalo chicken to Thai-inspired, there’s no wrong choice here.

Maribella Ristorante

Being regarded as a top restaurant in Sioux Falls for Italian food should tell you all you need to know about the pizza—you know it’s going to be good. Enjoy the freshest ingredients on your pizza like basil, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, spicy salami, pesto, and many others.

Monks Ale House

While known as the original craft beer bar in South Dakota, Monks Ale House has amazing dishes coming out of the kitchen too. Choose a delicious pie such as the Mashed Potato Pizza with garlic mashed potatoes, bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, tomato, scallions, and sour cream to pair with one of the 50 beers on tap.

Pizza Cheeks

What started as a small pizza window in the back of a tiki bar has now grown to its own standalone restaurant. The pasta, sandwiches, and other appetizers on the menu are hits, but the pizza is the real star here. Order one of the specialty pizzas full of topping combinations or create your own delicious masterpiece.

Pizza Ranch

If you’re the type of person who just can’t quite decide what pizza to order, then Pizza Ranch is for you! This buffet-style restaurant has a wide variety of pizzas available daily that you can enjoy. Pile the slices on your plate and enjoy them one by one. Be sure to save room for one of the dessert pizzas!

Pizzashop

The owners of Pizzashop moved from the east coast and chose to bring Brookly-style brick oven pizza to Sioux Falls with them. Order favorites like the Da Vinci with Calabrian chili, honey, sausage, and shaved parmesan or The Asbury with fresh mozzarella, jalapenos, red onions, arugula, and truffle oil. You can also enjoy calzones, garlic knots, and cannoli.

The Scapegoat

Although it’s one of the more recent additions to the Sioux Falls pizza scene, The Scapegoat is quickly gaining a following. With 12 specialty pizzas to choose from plus a build-your-own option with a large topping selection, the options truly are endless here.

Sunny's Pizzeria

If you like options, then Sunny’s Pizzeria is your place. With over 30 specialty pizza options to choose from you’ll have a hard time deciding on just one. From fun twists of classics like their versions of BBQ chicken and mac n’ cheese to off-the-wall pizzas like Pickle Me Timbers with ranch, mozzarella, bacon, pickles, banana peppers, green peppers, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, and basil pesto, we can guarantee you’ll enjoy this pizza experience.

The Barrel House

This neighborhood bar and restaurant on the southeast side of Sioux Falls has been cranking out some seriously good pizza for years. Whether you’re watching your favorite sports team on one of the many TVs or simply enjoying the company of friends and family, you can't go wrong with any of the pizzas.