Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Boston area 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 rectangular 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 proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, up just under 1% over the last five years. 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-rated pizza shops in the Boston area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Boston were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#30. Amore Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 Main St. Stoneham, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Armando's Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 4.2/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 163 Huron Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Ideal Cafe & Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 484 A Centre St. Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Leone's Sub & Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 292 Broadway Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Annie's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 Middlesex Ave. Medford, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. D & A House of Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 308 Watertown St. Newton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Si Cara

- Rating: 4.3/5 (130 reviews)
- Address: 425 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Liberty Tavern

- Rating: 4.3/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1647 Hancock St. Quincy, Massachusetts
- Categories: American, Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Max and Leo's - Newton

- Rating: 4.3/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 Washington St. Newton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Cafe Quattro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 817 Harrison Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Bar 'Cino

- Rating: 4.3/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1032 Beacon St. Brookline, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Joe's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Brattle St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Veggie Crust

- Rating: 4.3/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 445 Somerville Ave. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Tarboosh

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Brighton Ave. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Locale

- Rating: 4.4/5 (538 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 352 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Bravo Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 531 Washington St. Quincy, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Brewer's Fork

- Rating: 4.4/5 (537 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 Moulton St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Gastropubs, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Gufo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 660 Cambridge St. Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. TreMonte Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 76 Salem St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Galleria Umberto

- Rating: 4.4/5 (810 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 289 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. For Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 51 High St. Medford, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Casa Razdora

- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 Water St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pizza Roma

- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Waverley Ave. Watertown, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Louie's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Main St. Woburn, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Stoked Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1632 Beacon St. Brookline, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Diners, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Ciao Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 41 Sutton St. Lynn, Massachusetts
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca

- Rating: 4.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 Derne St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Avenue Kitchen + Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 158 Boston Ave. Somerville, Massachusetts
- Categories: Beer Bar, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Union Park Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 Newbury St. Boston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ciao! Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 59 Williams St. Chelsea, Massachusetts
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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