Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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. Hopewell Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 410 Rt 376 Hopewell Junction, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Gino's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1671 Rte 9 Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sonny's Ristorante & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1610 Rt 82 - Arthursburg Road Lagrangeville , New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Aloy's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 Garden St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tiramisu

- Rating: 3.9/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 Rte 82 Hopewell Junction, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Jason Patricks on 44

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1112 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Bronx Pie Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 264 North Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Mike and Joe's Wood Fire Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1075 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. TJ's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 595 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Kokopelli's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 Violet Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. End Cut

- Rating: 4.1/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1746 Us Rte 9W West Park, New York
- Categories: French, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Pizza Time Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 Route 376 Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Joe Cristiano's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 Rt 9G Hyde Park, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Four Brothers Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1890 Rt 44 Pleasant Valley, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Florina's Woodburning Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 Rte 82 Fishkill, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pizza E Birra

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 830 Main St. Arlington, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Vera Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 Dutchess Tpke Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Dutch Crown

- Rating: 4.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 85 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Villa Nigrelli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Carpenter Road Hopewell Junction, New York
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mel's Pizza, Pasta & More

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1820 New Hackensack Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Vulajio's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2593 NY-52 East Fishkill, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Giardino Italiano

- Rating: 4.3/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827-8 Rt 82 Hopewell Junction, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pizza Town

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1326 Route 9W Marlboro, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Pizzeria Posto

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 45 Eastdale Ave. Ste 100 Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Wagon Wheel Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2654 East Main St. Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pizza Margarita

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 704 Freedom Plains Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. A Touch of Naples Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 389 Violet Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Hudson & Packard

- Rating: 4.7/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29 Academy St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Rosie's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1289 Rt 9 Ste 6 Wappingers, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Lolita's Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 Washington St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: 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.