New York City is known for having some of the best pizza in the world, and the Big Apple tends to get most of the attention for its New York style pies. But there are tons of other great pizzerias throughout the state where you can get your pizza fix. From Buffalo to Poughkeepsie, here are a few of our favorite spots across New York to grab a slice.
- Kokopelli’s Pizza, Poughkeepsie
Kokopelli’s Pizza Corp. Facebook Page
Kokopelli’s Pizza Corp. Facebook Page Go for the fresh pizza, stay for the hearty Italian entrees. This Poughkeepsie staple has it all, from a vast pasta selection to oven-roasted subs.
- Franco’s Pizzeria and Deli, Utica
Franco’s Pizzeria North Utica Facebook Page
Franco’s Pizzeria North Utica Facebook Page Whether you live in Utica or are just stopping through, this local pizza shop is worth the trip. And if you’re more of a wings fan, they’ve got you covered there, too.
- Sovrana Grocery, Bakery and Deli, Albany
Tripadvisor / Wayne Halper
Tripadvisor / Wayne Halper Sovrana Pizza and Deli has been an Albany favorite since it opened in 1985. It has a great selection of pizzas, salads, and desserts. It’s won multiple awards for having some of the best pizza in the capital region over the years, so make sure to add this local gem to your list.
- Pavone’s Pizza, Syracuse
Pavone’s Eatery Facebook Page Pavone’s actually got its start in New York City in 1967 after the founding family moved there from Sicily in the late 1950s. In 1971, the family moved to central New York and has been making some of the best pies around ever since.
- Lovejoy Pizza, Buffalo
Lovejoy Pizza Facebook Page Lovejoy Pizza is as good as it gets when it’s time to grab a good slice in Buffalo; it’s widely considered to be some of the best in the area.
- Nino’s Pizzeria, Rochester
jeffreyw / Flickr Owned and operated by the Cardella family for the last 37 years, Nino’s is a go-to spot for some great pizza in the Rochester area. Whether you’re looking for some delicious foccacia or thick-crusted Sicilian pizza, Nino’s is a great option.
There are countless other great pizza joints throughout upstate New York (not to mention New York City), but these local favorites are a great start if you want to eat your way through one of the tastiest states in the union.
Kokopelli’s Pizza Corp. Facebook Page
Go for the fresh pizza, stay for the hearty Italian entrees. This Poughkeepsie staple has it all, from a vast pasta selection to oven-roasted subs.
Franco’s Pizzeria North Utica Facebook Page
Whether you live in Utica or are just stopping through, this local pizza shop is worth the trip. And if you’re more of a wings fan, they’ve got you covered there, too.
Tripadvisor / Wayne Halper
Tripadvisor / Wayne Halper
Sovrana Pizza and Deli has been an Albany favorite since it opened in 1985. It has a great selection of pizzas, salads, and desserts. It’s won multiple awards for having some of the best pizza in the capital region over the years, so make sure to add this local gem to your list.
Pavone’s Eatery Facebook Page
Pavone’s actually got its start in New York City in 1967 after the founding family moved there from Sicily in the late 1950s. In 1971, the family moved to central New York and has been making some of the best pies around ever since.
Lovejoy Pizza Facebook Page
Lovejoy Pizza is as good as it gets when it’s time to grab a good slice in Buffalo; it’s widely considered to be some of the best in the area.
jeffreyw / Flickr
Owned and operated by the Cardella family for the last 37 years, Nino’s is a go-to spot for some great pizza in the Rochester area. Whether you’re looking for some delicious foccacia or thick-crusted Sicilian pizza, Nino’s is a great option.
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Address: Kokopelli’s Pizza, 131 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USAAddress: 411 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY 13502, USAAddress: 63 N Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12206, USAAddress: 5781 Bridge St, East Syracuse, NY 13057, USAAddress: 900 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202, USAAddress: 1328 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609, USA
