5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL
Updated 27 September 2026 · 14 restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the top 5 pizza restaurants in Downtown, Peoria, IL, to help locals and visitors find quality meals. The selection is based on Google's weighted rating of 14 qualifying pizza businesses. Each entry details specific menu highlights mentioned by reviewers, such as beer cheese, thin crust, or take-and-bake options. The list includes practical details like hours, price ranges, and accessibility features for each spot.
#1
Brienzo's Pizza + Bar
★ 4.7 (726 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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Brienzo's Pizza + Bar serves comfort food with a focus on local specialties. Reviewers praise the beer cheese and bread sticks, calling them the best they have had. The barbecue chicken pizza and garden salad also receive positive notes. This spot offers a great beer selection and cocktails alongside lunch and dinner. It features outdoor seating, fast service, and is wheelchair accessible. Hours vary from 11 am to 10 pm depending on the day.
Best for: Great beer cheese and wings
- Address
- 7713 N Orange Prairie Rd, Peoria, IL 61615, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Agatucci's Restaurant
★ 4.6 (619 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Agatucci's Restaurant offers an old school, retro feel described by locals as Peoria history. Reviewers highlight excellent pizza with a thin, crispy crust and good fried chicken. One diner noted a meal under $12 included salad, bread, and a large serving of cheese tortellini. The staff provides friendly service in a nostalgic atmosphere. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and operates evenings from 5 pm to 10 pm on weekends.
Best for: Old school Peoria history
- Address
- 2607 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun 5–9 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9 pm
#3
Veterans Pub & Pizza
★ 4.6 (438 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Veterans Pub & Pizza functions as a sports bar serving pizza and domestic beers. Patrons describe the atmosphere as political but friendly, with bartenders noted as some of the best. The bacon chicken ranch pizza is a favorite, though some reviews mention price discrepancies on the website versus in-store. It is open daily from 10 am until 1 am. The location is wheelchair accessible and serves as a casual spot for locals and travelers alike.
Best for: Sports bar and pizza
- Address
- 2525 NE Adams St, Peoria, IL 61603, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–1 am
#4
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza Peoria
★ 4.7 (161 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Nick-N-Willy's Pizza Peoria is popular for take and bake pizzas, with reviewers praising the quality of ingredients and crisp crust. The Outback pizza with added chicken and the stuffed cheese bread are specific favorites. A Friday special included a large signature pizza, garlic bread, and side salads for a set price. The spot offers Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and is open for lunch and dinner with hours ending at 7 pm on weekdays.
Best for: Take and bake options
- Address
- 4700 N University St #90, Peoria, IL 61614, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon 11 am–7 pm; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun 12–7 pm; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#5
Fat Jack's Pizza LLC
★ 4.7 (129 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Fat Jack's Pizza LLC serves Quad City style pizza with a chewy, floppy crust that reviewers compare to New York favorites. The sausage is homemade with a small kick, and the pizza is noted for being cheesy and gooey. One visitor mentioned it was their first time trying the place after 10 years. It is wheelchair accessible and operates Thursday through Sunday from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Best for: New York style pizza
- Address
- 7016 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–7:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–7:30 pm; Sun 4–7:30 pm; Thu 4–7:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 4–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Pizza restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 27 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Brienzo's Pizza + Bar takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Brienzo's Pizza + Bar ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 726 reviews. Agatucci's Restaurant is second at 4.6 from 619 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Peoria IL are open late?
Veterans Pub & Pizza stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Brienzo's Pizza + Bar $20–30; Nick-N-Willy's Pizza Peoria $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Brienzo's Pizza + Bar and Nick-N-Willy's Pizza Peoria.
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