Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Buffalo by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Buffalo by diners
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 square 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 enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. 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-ranked pizza restaurants in Buffalo using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#23. Mustachio's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#22. La Pizza Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1511 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Gino's NY Pizza Elmwood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1009 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, american, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Romeo & Juliet Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5199 Sheridan Drive Buffalo, New York
- Categories: italian, pizza, bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mattina's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6040 Sheridan Drive Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Great Lakes Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 444 Indian Church Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Neat
- Rating: 4.1/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5175 Transit Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: new american, whiskey bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Brick Oven Bistro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 Abbott Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Jack Rabbit
- Rating: 4.1/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: bars, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Gino and Joe's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Main St. 1st Floor Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Romeo & Juliet's Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1292 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: italian, bakeries, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Chucks Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 35 North St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Lovejoy Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1244 East Lovejoy St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mineo's South Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2154 South Park Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fatman's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2712 Niagara Falls Blvd. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, american, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Lovejoy Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 900 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sports City Pizza Pub
- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, sports bars, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#6. WiseGuys Pizza South Buffalo
- Rating: 4.3/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1965 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, delis
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Extra Extra
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 549 West Utica St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Airport Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3648 Genesee St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Jay's Artisan Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2872 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Forno Napoli Pizza & Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1280 Sweet Home Road Ste 105 Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, chicken shop, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Daniela
- Rating: 4.6/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 387 Forest Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: pizza, italian, wine bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
