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When it comes to what most people would consider the “perfect food”, pizza always comes to the top of the list. If you’re one of those people, then you’ll be quite happy with the amazing pizza restaurants in Champaign-Urbana. These pizza places take their craft seriously, some of which bringing recipes all the way from the old country. For your convenience, here’s a handy list of some of the best places to eat pizza in Champaign County.

Old Orchard

901 N. Dunlap St., Savoy

Old Orchard Lanes & Links provides bowling, miniature golf, bowling pro shop, bowling leagues, restaurant, video gaming and lottery in the Savoy, IL area. And yes, they have great pizza!

Backdoor Pizza

1000 N. Bowman Ave., Danville

Family owned local business. Hand tossed pizzas and oven baked sandwiches. Come in to try their famous Italian Beef Sandwich.

Filippo’s 

2112a Tin Cup Road, Mahomet

Since they opened, Filippo’s has been dedicated to serving authentic Italian foods made from recipes the family brought from Sicily when they came to Champaign County in 1970.

Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage

300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana

Baldarotta’s takes pride in presenting traditional, yet original, Sicilian/Italian-American sandwiches. With a combination of family recipes and original creations, they have created an undeniable taste that boasts both passion and flavor.

Esquire Lounge

106 N. Walnut St., Champaign

Since 1975, great food and over fifty beers and ales. Try their famous homemade pineapple tequila.

Pizzeria Antica

10 E. Chester St., Champaign

Pizzeria Antica is an Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Champaign. They strive to perfect the art of pizza as practiced in the City of Naples and the Campania Region of Italy.

Monical’s Pizza

205 N. Mattis Ave, Champaign; 2720 Philo Rd., Urbana; 114 S. Lombard St., Mahomet

The original Monical’s pizza started in Tolono, and it certainly is a central Illinois favorite.

Papa Del’s

1201 S. Neil St., Champaign

When UI alums return to campus, there’s a good chance that one of the first places they’ll head is Papa Del’s. Known for its pan pizza, Papa Del’s reputation precedes it. It’s been rated the some of the best pizza in Champaign-Urban for over 40 years!

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