Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Akron area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron 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. BrewWall

- Rating: 3.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 3161 Heritage Center Copley, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Salad
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#29. Luigi's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (800 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#28. Twisted Tomato Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1909 Bailey Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Italian
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#27. Peppe & Luigis

- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 240 5th St. Southeast Ste 2 Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#26. Casa Nueva Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4525 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Tacos, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#25. Athena's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 4037 State Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#24. Leonardos Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 Ghent Road Fairlawn, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#23. Tim's Pizzeria & Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2823 Bailey Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza
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#22. The Pint & Pie Works

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1925 North Cleveland Massillon Road Bath, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#21. Rasicci's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 513 East Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#20. Luca's New York Style Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4966 Darrow Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#19. Regina's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2160 East Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Soup
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#18. Mark & Philly's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3156 Bailey Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#17. Kittle's Brick Oven Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3700 Massillon Road Uniontown, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Italian
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#16. Continental Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 Ghent Road Fairlawn, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean
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#15. Caf茅 Arnone

- Rating: 4.1/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2840 West Market St. Fairlawn, Ohio
- Categories: Gelato, Wine Bars, Pizza
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#14. Guiseppe's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14 East Caston Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#13. Decheco's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2075 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#12. Big Star Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1372 South Cleveland Massillon Road Copley, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Delis
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#11. Trattoria Vaccaro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1000 Ghent Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#10. HiHO Brewing Co.

- Rating: 4.3/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1707 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Brewpubs, Pizza
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#9. Papa Roni's Pizza & Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 68 West State St. Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Salad
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#8. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3265 West Market St. Unit 772A Fairlawn, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
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#7. Altieri's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3291 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#6. Galluch's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5949 Manchester Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#5. Missing Falls Brewery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 540 South Main St. Ste 112 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Breweries, Sports Bars, Pizza
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#4. Italian Garden Goodyear Heights

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1730 Goodyear Blvd. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Salad
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#3. Pierres Pizza and Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 964 Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Sandwiches
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#2. Totally Baked Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 18 North High St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. Fresh Planet

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 116 Tallmadge Cir Ste C Tallmadge, Ohio
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, 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.

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