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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Rochester 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鈥攍ike 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鈥攎any 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 , 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 , 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.

compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Rochester area based on diners' reviews on 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
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#28. Cotoletta

- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 440 Elmridge Center Drive Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#27. Rhino's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 391 Humboldt St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#26. Pizza Stop, Greece

- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2532 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#25. FAVO Pizza & Draft House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 Monroe Ave. Pittsford, New York
- Categories: Salad, Pizza
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#24. Carbone's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2841 Dewey Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#23. Giuseppe's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Spencerport Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cheesesteaks
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#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
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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
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#19. Brandani's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1703 Crittenden Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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#8. Vern's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 696 Park Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Italian, Pizza
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#7. Strangebird

- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62 Marshall St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, American
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#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
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#4. La Famiglia Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3208 Latta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#3. Create A Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 766 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#2. Pizza Wizard

- Rating: 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 760 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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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
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.