Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Utica area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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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 Utica 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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#16. Parkway Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1250 Culver Ave. Utica, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#5. Capri Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 803 Utica St. Oriskany, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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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
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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
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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
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#1. Joey's 307

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

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