Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica 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. Palermo Pizzeria

- Rating: 2.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Rosso-Verde

- Rating: 2.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 652 Eagle St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Tony's

- Rating: 2.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4462 Commercial Drive New Hartford, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Franco's Pizza & Italian Deli

- Rating: 2.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 411 Trenton Ave. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tony's Pizzeria-Washington Mills

- Rating: 2.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3899 Oneida St. Washington Mills, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Charlie's Pizza

- Rating: 2.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 Leland Ave. Big Lots Plaza Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Babe's at Harbor Point

- Rating: 3.0/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 North Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Slice Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2007 Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. One Genny

- Rating: 3.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Genesee St. New Hartford, New York
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pizza Boys

- Rating: 3.2/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 Clinton St. New York Mills, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Grande's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9527 Pinnacle Road Sauquoit, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Sicilian Delight - New Hartford

- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Sangertown Sq New Hartford, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Franco's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 Oriskany Blvd. Ste 12 Whitesboro, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Venice Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 603 Oriskany Blvd. Yorkville, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Parkway Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1250 Culver Ave. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Rosarios Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1803 Welsh Bush Road Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Lukins Brick Oven Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 640 Varrick St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Pizza Classic

- Rating: 3.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 180 Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Chesterfield's Tavolo

- Rating: 3.7/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 North Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Tony\'s Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 Burrstone Road Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Charlie's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 Kellogg Road New Hartford, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Swifty's Restaurant & Pub

- Rating: 3.8/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 257 Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: New American, Irish, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 614 Bleecker St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Joe's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Main St. Whitesboro, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Napoli's Italian Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Culver Ave. Utica, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Capri Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 803 Utica St. Oriskany, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Big Jays Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 9250 River Road Marcy, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Trio's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 Main St. New York Mills, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Nina's Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Genesee St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Joey's 307

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 307 Mohawk St. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- 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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