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Best Pizza in Albany
The most essential pies in Albany, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Italian-American and New York leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.6
- On the map
- 10
List last updated September 2026
#1 in Albany
Madison's Pizza
Italian-American · Editorial score 9.6
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Albany pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Albany?
Our editorial team currently ranks Madison's Pizza as the best pizza in Albany, New York. A beloved Pine Hills neighborhood shop known for consistently good cheese pies.
What style of pizza is Albany known for?
Italian-American is the most common style among our ranked Albany pizzerias (7 of 10). The top-rated Italian-American spot is Madison's Pizza.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Albany?
Madison's Pizza is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Albany list, with an editorial score of 9.6.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Albany?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Albany, New York, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Albany?
Every Albany 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.