These 8 Pizza Places In Des Moines Are So Good That Your Mouth May Explode

This pizza place has been a fixture since the '70s. Its delicious pizzas are inspired by old Italian family recipes.

Chef D was homeless when he got a job at a restaurant. Now, he owns Chef D’s Rock of Power and its delicious pizzas are beloved by locals and visitors alike.

Gusto Pizza is not your typical pizza place. It has unique offerings on its menu, like The Bay of Pigs, Thai Kwon Dough, and Fromage-A-Trois. If you’re in the mood for something different, give Gusto Pizza a try.

This pub/pizza has amazing pizza and a great drink selection. For something a little different, try the Spicy Meatball, a pie with banana peppers, jalapeños and homemade spicy red sauce.

The atmosphere here is very cool, as it is a restaurant housed in an ex-Masonic temple, with high ceilings and delicious New York style pizza that comes in classic and specialty combos.

Fong’s Pizza is truly one-of-a-kind. Previously occupied by a Chinese restaurant, Fong’s Pizza was opened by a group of local owners in 2009. Due to its previous occupant, the owners decided to create a menu full of Asian-inspired items, like Thai Chicken or Teriyaki Beef pizza.

Blaze Fast is all about healthy, quality ingredients used to make wood fired pizza at lightning speed. The dough is made from scratch and the toppings are healthy and delicious.

Serving customers delicious food made with fresh, local ingredients, Paesanos is a local favorite. They get their sausage from Graziano Brothers, their vegetables from Loffredo Fresh Produce and their meats from Brewers Fresh Meats in Des Moines.