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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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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#16. College Town Pizza

- Rating: 2.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 139 Dryden Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pat's Pizzeria - Ithaca

- Rating: 2.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 222 Elmira Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Enzo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 2.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 College Ave. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Casablanca Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111A East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Lansing Pizzaria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2035 East Shore Drive Rte 34 Lansing, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Ciao Wood-Fired Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.7/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Hickory Hollow Lane Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Ned's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 840 Hanshaw Road Ste 3 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sicilian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Sal's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 South Fulton St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Ithaca Beer Company

- Rating: 3.9/5 (579 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 Ithaca Beer Drive Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Burgers, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Italian Carry Out

- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1070 Danby Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Louie's Lunch

- Rating: 4.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Thurston Ave. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Thompson and Bleecker

- Rating: 4.4/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 East Seneca St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Eta Pie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 1006 West Seneca St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
- 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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