Best pizza in Albany · Italian-American guide
Best Italian-American Pizza in Albany
The 7 best Italian-American pizzerias in Albany, New York, ranked by editorial score. The red-sauce pizzeria tradition carried across America by Italian immigrants: generous cheese, a sturdy crust, and recipes passed down for generations. This is the neighborhood pizza most of the country grew up on.
Madison's Pizza
A beloved Pine Hills neighborhood shop known for consistently good cheese pies.
Pizzeria Sapienza
A 1990-founded Albany favorite trusted for its homemade sauce and quality toppings.
Friendly Pizza and Deli
A neighborhood deli-pizzeria hybrid known for quick, tasty pies.
Miss Kim's Pizza
A downtown lunch counter serving thick, well-sauced slices to office workers.
Villa Italia Pizzeria
A neighborhood favorite offering generously topped, traditional Italian-American pizza.
Yono's Pizza & Grill
A downtown shop trusted for reliable, well-priced classic pies.
DiMaggio's Pizza
A Capital Region favorite for classic, well-cheesed round pies and quick delivery.