About Us!
Your Go-To Spot For Hot, Bold Comfort Food!
Local Slices & Legendary Late Nights
John Gillespie opened the first Five Star Pizza in Gainesville, Florida in 1988. The mission was to deliver a great pizza fast, any time of the day or night. Soon, it became the University of Florida students’ favorite. Building on the overwhelming success of the first location, a second location opened in Gainesville operated by brothers Steve and Paul. A third location followed in Ocala and today, Five Star Pizza has 20+ locations and continues to grow.
Large Means Large — Always Has, Always Will.
Five Star Pizza’s commitment to quality has never wavered, regardless of the cost of ingredients, we always use the best. Although our competitors have shrunk their large pizzas to 15, 14, or even 13 inches, Five Star has continued to make a 16-inch Large and has even introduced an 18- and 24-inch pizza great for families or parties!
Quality Without Shortcuts
There are no crazy new products, no gimmicks. Five Star Pizza consistently does what it does best: provides every customer with the highest quality pizza with the highest quality service. As we continue to grow, our commitment to quality remains consistent.
It’s our promise, Our Slogan: Bigger, Better, Faster!
Why Choose Us?
At both Sarasota and Tallahassee locations, Five Star Pizza is committed to quality ingredients and consistent flavor. We use Wisconsin mozzarella, California fresh-packed tomatoes, real meat toppings with no fillers, and fresh-sliced vegetables, locally sourced when possible. Our Springer Mountain Farms chicken wings are all-natural with no antibiotics, hormones, or steroids—just clean, bold taste in every bite.
