Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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. Stromboli's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 East Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

2 / 29

#28. Cotoletta

- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 440 Elmridge Center Drive Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

3 / 29

#27. Rhino's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 391 Humboldt St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

4 / 29

#26. Pizza Stop, Greece

- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2532 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

5 / 29

#25. FAVO Pizza & Draft House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 Monroe Ave. Pittsford, New York
- Categories: Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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6 / 29

#24. Carbone's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2841 Dewey Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

7 / 29

#23. Giuseppe's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

8 / 29

#22. 2 Ton Tony's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 Titus Ave. Irondequoit Plaza Rochester, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Gate House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (720 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 274 Goodman St. North Ste B116 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

10 / 29

#20. Rocco

- Rating: 3.9/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 165 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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11 / 29

#19. Brandani's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1703 Crittenden Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Tony Pepperoni

- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4164 West Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Swan Dive

- Rating: 4.1/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 289 Alexander St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Branca Midtown

- Rating: 4.1/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 280 East Broad St. Ste 100 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pi Craft Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Market Place Drive Henrietta, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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16 / 29

#14. Pontillo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 665 Pittsford Victor Road Pittsford, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Pizza Stop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 State St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Fire Crust

- Rating: 4.2/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4843 West Henrietta Road Henrietta, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Merchants Wood Fired Pizza & Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 564 Merchants Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

20 / 29

#10. Nino's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1330 Culver Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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21 / 29

#9. Linda's New York Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1219 Lyell Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

22 / 29

#8. Vern's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 696 Park Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

23 / 29

#7. Strangebird

- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62 Marshall St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

24 / 29

#6. Rohrbach Beer Hall & Brewery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 97 Railroad St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Breweries, Beer Bar, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

25 / 29

#5. Fiorella

- Rating: 4.4/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Public Market Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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26 / 29

#4. La Famiglia Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3208 Latta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Create A Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 766 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pizza Wizard

- Rating: 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 760 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Peels on Wheels

- Rating: 4.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1157 Culver Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Vegan
- 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.