Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
#30. The Wildcat
- Rating: 3.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3680 Milton Ave. Camillus, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
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#29. Utica Pizza Company
- Rating: 3.8/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 628 South Main St. North Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#28. Francesca's Pizza & Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 Oswego St. Liverpool, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#27. Varsity Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 802 South Crouse Ave. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Chicken Wings
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#26. Pavone's Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5781 Bridge St. East Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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#25. Twin Trees III
- Rating: 3.9/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 North Main St. North Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#24. Mario & Salvo's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4326 East Genesee St. DeWitt, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#23. Antonio's Pizza Pasta & Wings
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Rt 57 Bayberry Plz Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#22. East of Chicago Pizza - Syracuse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2410 Court St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#21. The Preserve At 405
- Rating: 4.1/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Spencer St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Pizza
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#20. Pavone's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 349 South Warren St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#19. Trappers II Pizza Pub
- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 North Main St. Minoa, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars
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#18. Cicero Country Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8292 Brewerton Road Cicero, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#17. Sapori by Antonio
- Rating: 4.2/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5962 NY 31 Unit 12 Cicero, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#16. Nick's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6380 Thompson Road East Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#15. Il limone
- Rating: 4.2/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7421 Oswego Road Liverpool, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
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#14. Vicino's Brick & Brew
- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7789 Brewerton Road Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Pizza
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#13. Pump Pizza Pub
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2803 Brewerton Road Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Johnny Mac's Pizzeria & Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 894 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Chicken Wings
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#11. Meier's Creek Brewing - Inner Harbor
- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 720 Van Rensselaer St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Beer Bar, Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#10. Pastabilities
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 South Franklin St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Pizza
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#9. Paladino's Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 231 Northern Lights Plz Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. Toss & Fire Wood-Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 North Main St. North Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Beer Bar
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#7. Paladino's Cicero Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8154 Brewerton Road Cicero, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#6. Di Lauro's Bakery & Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 502 East Division St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza
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#5. Tangy Tomato Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1428 Burnet Ave. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#4. Apizza Regionale
- Rating: 4.6/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 West Genessee St. Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
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#3. Amore Pizza & More
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 659 Old Liverpool Road Liverpool, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#2. Robbie T's Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4625 North St. Jamesville, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. Kostas Pizza House & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 East Manlius St. East Syracuse, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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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.
