Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Youngstown 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 Youngstown 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 Youngstown 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. Cafe 422

- Rating: 3.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8586 South Ave. Boardman, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Belleria Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3460 South Meridian Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Belleria Boardman

- Rating: 3.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8485 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Bruno Bros Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5549 Mahoning Ave. Austintown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Gia's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 Boardman Canfield Road Boardman, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Belleria Pizza East

- Rating: 3.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 789 Wick Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Shotz Bar & Grille

- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3713 Oakwood Ave. Austintown, Ohio
- Categories: American, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. La Rocca's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6505 Clingan Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Hubbard Pizza Works

- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433 North Main St. Hubbard, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. PaPa GeGe's Italian Villa

- Rating: 3.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 440 Boardman-Poland Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Cornersburg Pizza Boardman

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 234 Boardman Canfield Road Boardman, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Belleria Struthers

- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 Youngstown-Poland Road Struthers, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Elmton

- Rating: 3.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 584 5th St. Struthers, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Marino's Italian Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5423 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Nicolinni's Restaurante

- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1912 South Raccoon Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Rise Pies

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 439 Boardman Poland Road Ste A Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Avalon Downtown Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17 West Federal St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Specialty Food, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Francesco Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 617 West Liberty St. Hubbard, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Wedgewood Fernando's Pizza - Austintown

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1622 South Raccoon Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Uptown Pizza Shops

- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2940 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Westside Bowl

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2617 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bowling, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Wedgewood Fernando's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6200 South Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Bruno Bros Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8381 Market St. Ste 3 Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Westgate Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8590 Glenwood Ave. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Cornersburg Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3518 Canfield Road Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Uptown Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 6041 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Niki'z Pub

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 509 Mason St. Niles, Ohio
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. North Lima Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11681 South Ave. North Lima, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Bella Napoli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 419 East Main St. Canfield Colonial Plz Canfield, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Renato's Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Vienna Ave. Niles, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- 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.