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Best Pizza in Paterson
The most essential pies in Paterson, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with New York and Italian-American leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.6
- On the map
- 10
List last updated September 2026
#1 in Paterson
Taormina Pizzeria & Restaurant
New York · Editorial score 9.6
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Paterson pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Paterson?
Our editorial team currently ranks Taormina Pizzeria & Restaurant as the best pizza in Paterson, New Jersey. Family-owned since 1981, known for a distinctive thicker-crust New York pie.
What style of pizza is Paterson known for?
New York is the most common style among our ranked Paterson pizzerias (5 of 10). The top-rated New York spot is Taormina Pizzeria & Restaurant.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Paterson?
Taormina Pizzeria & Restaurant is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Paterson list, with an editorial score of 9.6.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Paterson?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Paterson, New Jersey, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Paterson?
Every Paterson pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.