Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Rochester by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Rochester 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 Rochester 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.
#30. Brandani's Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1703 Crittenden Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Gate House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (682 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 274 Goodman St. North Ste B116 Rochester, New York
- Categories: burgers, pizza, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Giuseppe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Richmond
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 21 Richmond St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: bars, chicken wings, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pizza Stop, Greece
- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2532 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#25. Rocco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 165 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. 1872 Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 431 West Main St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: cafes, pizza, coffee & tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Savastano's Pizzeria & Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 477 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: bakeries, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Swan Dive
- Rating: 4.1/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 289 Alexander St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, cocktail bars, new american
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Branca Midtown
- Rating: 4.1/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 280 East Broad St. Ste 100 Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Carbone's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2841 Dewey Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#19. Tony Pepperoni
- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4164 West Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#18. Pudgie's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1753 Goodman St. North Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#17. Amico's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 859 East Ridge Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#16. New Ethic Pizzeria & Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 Titus Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: vegan, pizza, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Pizza Stop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 State St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#14. Merchants Wood Fired Pizza & Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 564 Merchants Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, american, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Linda's New York Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1219 Lyell Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: chicken wings, pizza, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Rohrbach Beer Hall & Brewery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 97 Railroad St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: breweries, beer bar, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Nino's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1330 Culver Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Strangebird
- Rating: 4.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62 Marshall St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: breweries, pizza, american
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#9. Vern's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 696 Park Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: new american, italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Fiorella
- Rating: 4.4/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Public Market Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
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#7. Galleria Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 East Main St. Ste 12 Reynolds Arcade Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Veneto Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1308 Buffalo Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: bars, pizza
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#5. La Famiglia Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3208 Latta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Rebel Pi Global Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2496 West Ridge Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#3. Pizza Wizard
- Rating: 4.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 760 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Create A Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 766 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza
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#1. Peels on Wheels
- Rating: 4.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1157 Culver Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, vegan
- 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.
