Rockford's Top Pizza Spots Revealed on National Pizza Day

Yelp rankings show local favorites, but some are closed for the holiday

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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It's National Pizza Day, but some of Rockford's top-rated pizza joints according to Yelp are closed for the Monday holiday. The number one spot, Gulotta's Pizza, is a long-time local favorite that reviewers call the "BEST PIZZA on The Stateline." Other highly-ranked spots include Giordano's, Napoli's Pizza, and Lino's.

Why it matters

National Pizza Day is a popular food holiday, but the timing on a Monday seems to have caught some of Rockford's top pizza places off guard. This highlights the challenges small businesses face in keeping up with national food trends and holidays that don't always align with their normal operating schedules.

The details

Gulotta's Pizza, located at 1002 11th Street, tops the Yelp rankings for Rockford pizza with a 4.8 out of 5 rating. Reviewers praise it as a "if you know you know" kind of place that locals love. Other highly-ranked spots include the Chicago-style deep dish of Giordano's, the Loves Park location of Napoli's Pizza, and the longtime Rockford favorite Lino's.

  • National Pizza Day is celebrated annually on February 9th.
  • This year, National Pizza Day falls on a Monday, when some of Rockford's top pizza places are closed.

The players

Gulotta's Pizza

A long-time local favorite pizza joint in Rockford that tops the Yelp rankings with a 4.8 out of 5 rating.

Giordano's

A highly-ranked pizza restaurant in Rockford, known for its Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

Napoli's Pizza - Loves Park

The Loves Park location of this pizza chain is one of the top-rated spots in the Rockford area.

Lino's

A longtime Rockford favorite pizza restaurant that continues to be highly ranked by local diners.

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The takeaway

While National Pizza Day is a fun food holiday, the timing on a Monday has created some challenges for Rockford's top pizza spots, with a few of the highest-rated places closed for the day. This highlights the need for small businesses to balance national trends with their own operating schedules to best serve their local customers.