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Mar 3, 2023
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Whether you are searching for a thin-crust Margherita or a tasty Chicago-style pizza, you will never have a hard time finding a great local spot within driving distance from Saltillo, MS. Here are three places where you can find some of the best pizza in the area without driving too far from the city center. Grab your keys, jump into your new 2023 Jeep Compass, and hit the road!

1. Pizza Factory

Located at 709 S 4th Street in the town of Baldwyn, Pizza Factory serves an extensive variety of pizza along with other Italian classics. Open Monday through Thursday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Sundays between 12:00 pm and 11:00 pm, this local pizzeria can be reached in less than 15 minutes from Saltillo via route US-45.

Some of the specialty pizzas you can find on Pizza Factory´s menu include the “All Meat” with Italian sausage, beef, pepperoni, sausage, and Canadian bacon, and “The Works” with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, beef, fresh mushrooms, olives, onions, and green peppers. This local pizzeria also lets you build your own pizza, choosing between thin and thick crusts and a wide range of toppings.

2. Vanelli’s Bistro

A small local restaurant serving oven-baked pizzas along with other Italian and Greek specialties, Vanelli’s Bistro is another great spot to have lunch or dinner with your friends or pick up some delicious pizza for a movie night at home. Located at 206 Main Street in the neighboring town of Tupelo, this place can also be reached in less than 15 minutes by car from the Saltillo city center.

Offering dine-in, home delivery, and curbside pickup, Vanelli’s Bistro is open Tuesday through Sunday and features an extensive pizza menu. Some of the classic offerings include the “House Pizza” with tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, ham, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, bacon, mushroom, onions, and bell pepper, and the “Athenian” with white sauce, mozzarella, feta, pepperoni, mushrooms, and Greek peppers.

3. PYRO’S Fire Fresh Pizza

Founded as a small, laid-back pizzeria focused on high-quality ingredients and traditional Italian recipes, PYRO’S Fire Fresh Pizza has opened nine restaurants in the region. The nearest location is located at 3999 N Gloster Street near the town of Tupelo and just six miles south of the Saltillo city center. Some of their specialty pizzas include the “Sun & Shade” with sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, and mozzarella, and the “Southwestern” with roasted chicken, black bean and corn salsa, roasted onions, peppers, and pepper jack.


If you are thinking of buying a new or used vehicle in the area and are searching for a trusted local dealership, we’ve got you covered! Stop by Carlock CDJR of Tupelo today, take a look at our inventory, and find the perfect model for you and your family.