Hunting for the best pizza in Rock Hill, SC? From thin, foldable New York–style slices to blistered wood-fired pies, this guide rounds up local favorites with quick descriptions, real customer review quotes, and direct contact links so you can call, click, and dig in fast.
Empire Pizza & Bar (Rock Hill – Downtown)
What it is: Local staple known for New York–leaning pies, slices, and subs, now with a University Center outpost in Downtown Rock Hill. Winner: Rock Hill Business Excellence Awards — Best Pizza Restaurant (2024 & 2025).
What a reviewer says: “The sauce was very good, just the right amount of cheese and the pepperoni was great.” — Yelp review (2025) (Yelp)
📞 (839) 274-8558 (Downtown Rock Hill “Little Empire”) (Empire Pizza Bar)
🌐 empirepizzabar.com (Empire Pizza Bar)
Junior Varsity
What it is: Downtown hangout doing house-made sourdough pizzas plus homemade ice cream—a fun, family-friendly stop near Old Town. (Junior Varsity Llc)
What a reviewer says: “The shop has a cozy yet playful vibe… staff was warm and welcoming.” — Yelp review (2025) (Yelp)
📞 (980) 295-1517 (Yelp)
🌐 jvrockhill.com (Junior Varsity Llc)
Millstone Pizza & Taphouse
What it is: Wood-fired pizza + big craft beer list in a lively “living room” setting right in Old Town. (Millstone Pizza & Taphouse)
What a reviewer says: “Excellent brick-oven pizza and wide selection of draft beer… gluten-free pizza was excellent.” — Google review embedded on site (Millstone Pizza & Taphouse)
📞 (803) 980-2337 (Millstone Pizza & Taphouse)
🌐 millstonepizzaandtap.com (Millstone Pizza & Taphouse)
Off the Tracks Brewing
What it is: Brewery with brick-oven pies, dog-friendly patio, and a family-friendly greenspace—walkable from Winthrop. (OFF THE TRACKS BREWING)
What a reviewer says: “The pizza was delicious! I ordered The Engineer… they were still willing to make it.” — Yelp review (Yelp)
📞 (803) 326-6882 (OFF THE TRACKS BREWING)
🌐 offthetracksbrewing.com (OFF THE TRACKS BREWING)
Rizzo Brothers (formerly Luigi & Sons)
What it is: Old-school Italian family restaurant (Rizzo family) with crowd-pleasing pastas and pizzas. (luigiandsonsrockhill.com)
What a reviewer says: “Sauce was great… portion was massive… will definitely be back.” — Yelp review (Yelp)
📞 (803) 328-3449 or (803) 328-3420 (luigiandsonsrockhill.com)
🌐 luigiandsonsrockhill.com (luigiandsonsrockhill.com)
Mario’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
What it is: Classic neighborhood pizzeria with a big Italian menu—calzones, subs, pastas—and dependable carryout. (Mario’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant)
What a reviewer says: “Very good… My favorite Italian to-go in Rock Hill.” — Yelp review (2025) (Yelp)
📞 (803) 366-6777 (Mario’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant)
🌐 mariosrockhill.com (Mario’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant)
Richie’s Italian Bistro at Riverwalk
What it is: Riverwalk favorite for pizza and Italian standards with patio seating and weeknight deals. (Richie’s Italian Bistro)
What a reviewer says: “The Richie pepperoni… was soooo good! Highly recommend it!” — Google review embedded on site (Richie’s Italian Bistro)
📞 (803) 327-4992 (Richie’s Italian Bistro)
🌐 richiesitalianbistro.com (Richie’s Italian Bistro)
Ouzo’s House of Pizza
What it is: Greek-Italian comfort spot with loyal locals and a long menu (subs, salads, calzones) besides the pies. (Ouzo’s House of Pizza)
What a reviewer says: “Hidden gem in Rock Hill… I can always expect consistency and good food.” — Yelp review (Yelp)
📞 (803) 366-7800 (Ouzo’s House of Pizza)
🌐 ouzospizza.com (Ouzo’s House of Pizza)
Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta
What it is: Independent pizzeria doing New York-style pies plus pasta, burgers, calzones, and more. (Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta)
What a reviewer says: “The pizza was exceptional… crust just right, sauce excellent, toppings flavorful.” — Site testimonial (Brooklyn pizza & pasta)
📞 (803) 366-6888 (Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta)
🌐 brooklynpizzapastasc.com (Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta)
King of Fire (Food Truck; frequent YoCo stops)
What it is: Wood-fired pizza truck (and Uptown shop) known for creative pies like Honey Pie and Hardy Pickle; check weekly schedule for Rock Hill/YoCo stops. (King of Fire Pizza)
What a reviewer says: “Had a great pillowy crust… pepperoni with honey is such a nice flavor profile.” — Yelp review (food truck) (Yelp)
📞 (704) 400-0256 (corporate/events) (King of Fire Pizza)
🌐 kingoffirepizza.com (see Food Truck Schedule) (King of Fire Pizza)
Marco’s Pizza (Heckle Blvd)
What it is: Reliable national chain with a popular Rock Hill location for quick delivery and late hours. (Marco’s Pizza)
What a reviewer says: “Yummy pizza at a good price! I will definitely be returning.” — Yelp review (local listing) (Yelp)
📞 (803) 233-5499 (Marco’s Pizza)
🌐 marcos.com (Heckle Blvd store page) (Marco’s Pizza)
Ledo Pizza (Herlong Ave)
What it is: Maryland-born square-pizza chain serving sweet-leaning sauce and rectangular pepperoni—a different style than most in town. (Ledo Pizza)
What a reviewer says: “Great food… and a HUGE plus is two gluten-free options.” — Yelp review (2025) (Yelp)
📞 (803) 980-5336 (Ledo Pizza)
🌐 ledopizza.com/store/sc-rock-hill/ (Ledo Pizza)
And the Winner 🏆
Empire Pizza & Bar (Downtown Rock Hill) — The combination of consistent reviewer praise for the sauce/cheese balance, strong local recognition, and multiple convenient Rock Hill locations makes Empire the safest “bring-your-friends” pick for first-timers.
Find out more about the Rock Hill Business Excellence Awards here
