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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the State College 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 State College 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 State College 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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#19. HiWay Pizza Pub

- Rating: 2.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 West College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Federal Taphouse

- Rating: 2.9/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 South Fraser St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Champs Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 2.9/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1611 North Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Canyon Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Cheesesteaks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. College Pizza

- Rating: 3.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 Locust Lane State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Robin Hood Brewing

- Rating: 3.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1796 Zion Road Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Monte Carlo's Pizza & Wings

- Rating: 3.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 906 West College Ave. Ste 3 State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. The Cove NY Style Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320B East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Maria's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 North Water St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Angelo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 Boal Ave. Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Faccia Luna Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1229 South Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Brothers Pizza and Pasta

- Rating: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 253 Benner Pike State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mamma Lucrezia's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 136 South Allegheny St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Hofbrau

- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 East Bishop St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Little Mammas

- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 South Main St. Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Margarita's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 West Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- 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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