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    Jay’s Artisan Pizza

    4.5 (211 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Detroit Style Pizza with Cane Sugar Cola

    Their Detroit style pizza was absolutely superb, and their ice cold cane sugar cola was also fantastic. When I make my trip to Buffalo again, this is a spot I'd definitely circle and come back to. Wait times are fairly long, but once I had a bite I knew why people wait so long.

    Corn and shishito pizza
    Stephanie G.

    New to the area and wanted to try something different than "Buffalo style" pizza. Very glad I stopped into Jay's. I love that they source many of their ingredients locally and emphasize a seasonal menu. I'd never had a corn and shishito pizza before but I love both of those veggies and thought it was a unique pairing. Pizza was absolutely delicious. I also added hot honey which was a nice subtle booster. Excellent quality, exceptional ingredients, and a very easy take-away order process. I don't mind paying a bit more for higher quality. I'll definitely be back.

    Summer Squash
    Melissa L.

    SO GOOD! The spritzer to start was perfectly lemony & slightly sweet. We got the hot cherry pepper Detroit style & the summer squash wood fired. Hot cherry pepper was amazing- every bite was a fantastic burst of flavors. The crust was nice and crispy. The summer squash was non traditional but also an amazing flavor combination. It was light and delicious. We shared a Tiramisu- yum! Superb quality ingredients. Small space with minimalist design was fitting. Service was friendly, attentive and helpful. Bravo!

    Takeout box
    Gary Z.

    There's Buffalo pizza and then there is Jay's Artisan Pizza both are great but both are different. Jay's is more like authentic old world pizza. They have round pies and specialty Detroit style square pizzas as well. You know when the hours say open until 8:00 PM or until we sell out that there's something special about the place - and there definitely is! Eat in or takeout. Both were buzzing tonight! Buon Appetito!

    Quattro
    Sara K.

    I really loved my pizza here! I was torn because they all sounded great! I went with the Quattro Formaggi as I haven't had one of these in 6 years. I was not disappointed! The crust was excellent and I wish I took a picture of the bottom because the char was utter perfection. I could smell the fragrance of my pizza too when it was placed before me. The blend of cheeses used on this pizza were delicious and gave a unique taste that was delightful. I loved all of my bubbles in the crust too! The pizzas are all sort of a personal size. But they are cut in four slices and there are smaller plates so you can mix and match if you like! The salads are a good size and look tasty, although I didn't order any. I just saw some people did. Johnny Ryan is the soda served here (local, out of Niagara Falls). Only 3 choices: regular, diet, or orange. There are some other things to drink too, such as wine, beer and espresso. After we ate they asked if we wanted tiramisu for dessert. I'm not sure if the dessert changes (because I didn't see it written anywhere; it was offered verbally). Parking out back, and there is an entrance back there (as well as the front). Be prepared to pay for quality ... this isn't your average cost for some pizza, but hey - it isn't your average pizza!!

    Margherita Pizza
    Eric D.

    Man what a pizza place! Their Margherita pizza is fantastic but their Detroit style red top is life changing. It was so so so good! I've never had Detroit style and this was our first visit here it was awesome! Staff was great pizza came out quickly and prices were good. They're popular but they've got lots of tables and it's very casual. Street parking available! Awesome visit I can't wait to get some more!

    Slice of pizza
    Alexis B.

    In a word, delicious. Crafted with high quality ingredients, care and innovation Jay's Artisan Pizza delivers in spades. The dining room is small, decorated tastefully and minimally but with attention to detail. An open kitchen concept the service staff are friendly and hospitality oriented just as it should be. Highly recommend. I know I'll be back.

    Margherita Pizza
    Morgan F.

    I came here with a friend and dined in. The restaurant is very small with minimal seating at tables or at the bar. I would not dine in with a very large group of people as it would be a pretty tight seating arrangement. I ordered the Margherita pizza. I was so surprised on how quickly it came out (less than 5 minutes it felt like). It did not surprise me that their pizza is rated at one of the top pizza places in the United States. It was the best pizza that I've had. The tangy sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and the most perfect crust; there wasn't anything I would change about it. And all for 14 dollars, I thought that was a very fair price with the high artisan quality of this pizza! Can't wait to come back soon.

    thin crust Margherita Pizza
    Annie C.

    Waited for an hour for opening time because we were in the area and I was dying to try their pizza (they opened a few minutes after 4 according to my time stickler kiddo). Shared a Margherita and Detroit hot cherry pepper with two kiddos (one liked the thin crust while the other like the deep dish. Me? Totally in love with the Detroit cuz I've never had honey in my pizza before and it was an epic experience *drooling rt now thinking bout it* We dined in and it was comfy casual. The tables started to fill up by the time we were done with a slice left to take home. Can't wait to come back for another Detroit pie :)

    Pepperoni pizza
    Tommy B.

    Got there right after opening on a Saturday, it was almost full. No wait for a table though! Service was very good. Tried three different pies, they all were amazing. Great pizza in the classic neopolitan style which is a welcome change from the typical buffalo style. The restaurant was beautiful, prices were fair. With tip and dessert, everything came out to be around $70. I'll be back, I loved it!

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    Got takeout, delicious pizza, we are from out of town, visiting our son, we will definitely go back!

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    Good food. Good people. Service is quick. I will be back. Ambiance is pretty laid back.

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    Award winning pizza, Napoli or Detroit style, get there before they sell out of dough.

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    Tight seating quarters and a bit of a wait, but the pizza was worth it! We'll be back.

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    Hot cherry pep DSP & n'duja will forever by my favorites. Great for dine in or takeout. Great staff.

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    4.6(33 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I'm always on the lookout, keeping my ear to the ground, for great pizza places in Buffalo…read more Although sometimes, I just want to try some place new. I had heard good things about Naked City Pizza, so I decided to take a break from my usual spots and give them a try and overall, I am very pleased! I called around 4:45pm on a Saturday and a gentleman took my order. He was courteous and friendly and said my order would be ready in 25-30 minutes. I arrived about 30 minutes later, easily finding a parking spot in their large parking lot, which is a mixture of pavement and dirt/gravel. Walking inside the shop, it's similar to most Buffalo pizza shops where it's relatively small and really about take-out, not for dining in. There were a few young guys working the counter and ovens, they were able to get me in and out quickly. From the limited time I was inside, the workers were friendly enough, they seemed to get along well. For dinner, I ordered a Quarter Sheet (6 slices) Steak and Three Cheese pizza but the gentleman who took my order over the phone put my order in as a Half Sheet (12 slices). They realized the mistake too late and gave me the Half Sheet for the Quarter Sheet price! I really do appreciate that, it's great customer service. I have half a pizza leftover for a quick dinner now! Naked City Pizza nails the traditional Buffalo-style with a doughier undercarriage and nice crispy, chewy crust. The dough was airy but it didn't seem as "heavy" as many other pizza places around Buffalo, but maybe I was just REALLY hungry. haha For their steak pizza, it seems like they use thicker pieces of steak, which was great, definitely felt more substantial. Most steak pizzas come topped with banana, hot, or sweet (bell/green) peppers, but Naked City uses roasted red peppers, which are sweet and have a more distinct flavor and softer texture - I was impressed, this paired VERY well with the other components! Along with them, there's also onions on top. The three cheeses used are cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, which of course are delicious. In addition to the roasted sweet peppers, the other component that I was surprised by was the white garlic sauce as the base. Steak pizzas around Buffalo vary from using a "hoagie oil/sauce" to just a huge variety of cheeses, no base sauce of any kind. I tend to stay away from white sauce on pizza as it's usually associated with garlic (I don't want my breath to be too... fragrant haha), but this wasn't too garlic-y, I didn't feel like I was "wearing it". I enjoyed the added creaminess the white sauce added to this pie. After six slices, I stopped myself and put the other half in the freezer. The six slices I had were delicious and filled me up nicely - The squares were cut nicely and they were plenty filling with tons of meat and cheese. I have a feeling these will reheat in the oven nicely. Looking at the prices, I was impressed too with how affordable Naked City Pizza is! All-in-all, I'm glad I gave Naked City Pizza a chance and had a great experience! The staff are friendly enough and quick, it's easy to get in and out quickly, and the pizza is traditional Buffalo-style so it's on the heartier end while being affordable. I look forward to ordering and trying a red sauce pizza from Naked City Pizza to see how sweet their sauce is.

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    4.6(270 reviews)
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    Pizza is so delicious. Great Italian style. Customer service is also very good!…read moreWill 100% be coming back.

    Wow. Hands down some of the best pizza we've had…read more We ordered the San Felice Pizza -- San Marzano tomatoes, house-made sausage, sweet and spicy peppers, onion, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil -- and it was absolute perfection. The flavors don't compete... they melt together into one big, perfect masterpiece. The peppers leaned sweet (no real heat), which made them the ideal companion to the delicious sausage. And that sausage? Made in-house and seasoned beautifully, with the perfect amount of fennel -- enough to give it that classic Italian character without overpowering the pie. Perfection! The buffalo mozzarella added creamy richness, the basil kept everything bright, and the San Marzano tomatoes were clean and balanced. We love pizza in all its forms -- New York style and Napoli alike -- but there is something about the rustic goodness of true Neapolitan pizza that has a special place in my pizza-loving heart. That airy, soft center and char-kissed crust from the wood-fired oven is magic. The use of such fresh ingredients makes Forno Napoli my favorite pizza on NY so far - authentic and intentional. There is a lot of love and pride in everything from the handmade crust to all of the toppings. They also serve a garlic butter and cheese dipping sauce for the crust -- indulgent and completely unnecessary in the BEST possible way. That blistered crust dipped in that sauce? Unreal. The cheese? Yes, they have the most beautiful wheel of pecorino they hand grate from to make this happen. No green shaker bottles here! We met Felix, the owner, and he was incredibly welcoming. He has such great energy -- warm, engaging, and clearly passionate. You can tell he's the heartbeat behind the recipes and the success of the business. It feels personal. He made us want to share just how great our entire experience was and he certainly made us want to return. Our only regret? We were too full to try another pizza. Do not hesitate. This truly is a slice of heaven.

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    One Pie Pizza

    4.5(111 reviews)
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    First time in a while, I'm glad that One Pie Pizza Co. continues to cook up excellent Buffalo-style…read morepizza! I'm a member of their rewards program and once in a while, they'll send me a coupon for $5 off, or a certain percentage off of my next order. So, when I get one of these rewards, I make sure to take advantage and order a pie! Shoutout to the staff as they're always friendly and courteous. I need to praise how open and honest they are, which was put on full display with a recent order. One Pie Pizza Co. bakes a truly authentic Buffalo-style pizza with an airy, doughy undercarriage, a balanced chewy, crispy crusty, plenty of mozzarella cheese and sweet red sauce with cup-n-char pepperoni, but I like my dough, the undercarriage, to be a bit more cooked, firm, crispy, so I've been requesting "extra crispy on the bottom/underneath" more recently. But the way One Pie Pizza Co. cooks their pizzas makes that request a little more difficult as they use a conveyor belt process, so when ordering online there are two "Special Instructions" options: LIGHT WELL DONE and WELL DONE (Dark, crispy crust with charred edges). I've been trying to figure out which of these options would offer the more firm, crispier dough I want, so I ended up talking to some of the staff working there and explained my conundrum. They were wonderful in hearing me out and suggesting how I should place my order to get what I am looking for. So, what's the way to get the dough more firm, crispy underneath? Order your pizza LIGHT WELL DONE and ask if they could put your pizza on top of the oven for 10 minutes before they put it into the oven to cook it! The dough might raise up a bit more, but it should help pre-heat, cook the dough a little bit more. Of course, nothing wrong with adding a note asking for extra crispy on the bottom, underneath. I've ordered a few times in 2026 and each time my order has been a QTR Sheet (six slice) cheese, pepperoni, sausage, banana peppers, and ricotta cheese pizza, LIGHT WELL DONE cook/extra crispy on the bottom, underneath. This is an excellent pizza, with tons of toppings on each slice and plenty of ricotta cheese ladled on top. Drizzle a little hot honey to add a little sweet kick. This pizza never fails to leave me happy and full. I will say, their pizza might be on the pricier end in Buffalo, but it's worth it. One Pie Pizza Co. certainly earned, and deserves its high marks and regards within the Buffalo pizza community! I'm glad to keep them in my list of go-to Buffalo pizza shops.

    Ordered their breakfast pizza for Christmas Eve brunch. Breakfast just as great as there regular…read morepizzas. And still come with free blue cheese. We went with the normal breakfast pizza with sausage and the chicken and waffles. There crust is so buttery and crunchy just the way I like it!

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    4.9(9 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I tried a slice from here at the annual Festival of Slice last week, and it was phenomenal. You can…read moretell the owner and chef pours his whole heart into elevating his pizza--everything from the generous scoops of fresh burrata to the garlicky olive-oil drizzle was absolute perfection. My taste buds were in heaven, and the wood-fired crust brought all those flavors together beautifully. Looks like I'll definitely be making a trip soon to explore more of the menu!

    I love pizza. Anyone who knows me or has seen my diet over the past 30+ years has known that pizza…read moreis my go to anytime, anyday. Now I have another great pizza to put in my rotation! Orso Nero is in a new location at BeerKind Brewing and I can't think of a better combination. They have a huge space and you can order your pizza from your phone. But more about this pizza! This is an amazing pizza from the crust up. The crust is light, flaky, and so good. It's got a great balance between the crunch and the integrity of it to keep everything together. The sauce is great. The cheese and pepperoni balance each other out and add so much more flavor. The added ricotta and hot honey puts this over the top and gives it that amazing five star review. Mike made this pizza and got it to me so quick. I was so happy with how fast and professional the service was. I tried my best not to finish it while I was driving home. Such a good pizza! I will definitely be making my way over here for more pizza soon.

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