Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Albany by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Albany by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Albany using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#21. Soho Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.3/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 269 Lark St. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Graney's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 275 New Scotland Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, pubs, sports bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. DC's Pizza & Catering
- Rating: 3.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1182 Western Ave. Ste 1 Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, caterers, food delivery services
- Read more on Yelp
#18. I Love New York Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1825 Central Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Scubber's Hot Wings
- Rating: 3.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 186 Wolf Road Albany, New York
- Categories: chicken wings, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Noho Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 195 Lark St. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pizzeria Sapienza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 South Pearl St. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Fountain Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 283 New Scotland Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, desserts, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Paesan's Pizza & Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 289 Ontario St. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Golden Grain Gourmet Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 Wolf Road Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pizza Central
- Rating: 3.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1123 Central Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Ralph's Tavern
- Rating: 3.6/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1328 Central Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: italian, bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Milano Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Western Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Blaze Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1475 Western Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: salad, pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. SaraBella Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 391 Sand Creek Road Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pizza Express
- Rating: 3.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1178 Western Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lanie's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 471 Albany Shaker Road Albany, New York
- Categories: italian, salad, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Hill Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 180 Madison Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, pubs, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sweet Willy's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 85 Sand Creek Road Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Restaurant Navona
- Rating: 4.1/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 289 New Scotland Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: italian, pasta shops, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sovrana
- Rating: 4.1/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 63 North Lake Ave. Albany, New York
- Categories: pizza, delis, italian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
