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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Buffalo area by diners

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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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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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#29. Pie-O-Mine Greens

- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Joey's Pizza Depew

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 2640 George Urban Blvd. Depew, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Zahz Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 596 Cayuga Road Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Gino's NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3500 Main St. Amherst, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Jack Rabbit

- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Mustachio's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Gino and Joe's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Main St. 1st Floor Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Sonny Red's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1841 Abbott Road Lackawanna, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Olisi's NY

- Rating: 4.1/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2352 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Britesmith Brewing

- Rating: 4.1/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5611 Main St. Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Brewpubs, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Wingnutz

- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1402 Millersport Hwy Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Sports Bars, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Giancarlo's Sicilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 5110 Main St. Ste 125 Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mineo's South Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2154 South Park Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Sports City Pizza Pub

- Rating: 4.2/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. D'Avolio Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5409 Main St. Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Olive Oil
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Fatman's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2712 Niagara Falls Blvd. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Bobby J's Italian American Grille

- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 Como Park Blvd. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Italian, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. D'Agostino's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 576 Dick Road Ste 60 Depew, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Gino's Pizza Place

- Rating: 4.3/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 351 Fries Road Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Lovejoy Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 900 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. One Pie Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2185 Clinton St. West Seneca, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Jay's Artisan Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2872 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Forno Napoli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1280 Sweet Home Road Ste 105 Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Shop, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Daniela

- Rating: 4.6/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 387 Forest Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- 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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