If you want to celebrate National Pizza Day, you won't have to leave New York or the Hudson Valley to get one of the best slices in the world.

Thursday, Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. So what better time to look into the best pizzerias in New York State?

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Of course, New York is well known for its pizza. So naturally, New York State dominated a new list of the best pizzerias in North America.

Yelp released a list of the 100 best pizzerias in America and Canada, just before National Pizza Day.

7 New York State Pizzerias Among Best In North America

Seven pizzerias from New York State made the list, including a handful from the Hudson Valley.

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Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in Massapequa was the highest-rated pizzeria from New York, placing 6th overall.

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Below are the New York pizzerias that made Yelp's list.

6. Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana, Massapequa, New York

14. Lombardo’s of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York

50. B Side Pizza & Wine Bar, New York, New York

64. Lolita’s Pizza, Poughkeepsie, New York

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92. Beekman Ale House, Sleepy Hollow, New York

94. Pizzeria Posto, Rhinebeck, New York

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99. Apizza Regionale, Syracuse, New York

Over the years, Hudson Valley Post has reported on many pizza places making national lists.

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#1 Pizzeria Posto (Rhinebeck, Dutchess County)
4.5 stars, 150 reviews

#7 Brooklyn Cider House (New Paltz, Ulster County)
5 stars, 31 reviews

#10 Slices of Saugerties (Saugerties, Ulster County)
4.5 stars, 89 reviews

#14 Marina Restaurant & Pizza (Harriman, Orange County)
4.5 stars, 56 reviews

#21 Benvenuto Pizza Restaurant (Mahopac, Putnam County)
4.5 stars, 112 reviews

Poughkeepsie, New York Pizza Wins 2nd Best in the World

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Hudson & Packard in Poughkeepsie placed second in the Pan Division at the International Pizza Challenge.

Hudson & Packard on Academy Street in Poughkeepsie is known for bringing Detroit-style pizza to the Hudson Valley.

21 New York Pizzerias Make The 'Best' Pizza 'in America'

The Best Ranked Pizza in America Can Be Found Near Hudson Valley
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In 2020, over 20 New York pizza places made the list of the 101 Best in America.

Below is this list of New York pizzerias that made the list:

  • #3 John’s of Bleecker Street (New York City, New York)
  • #8 Lucali (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #12 Prince Street Pizza (New York City, New York)
  • #15 Paulie Gee’s (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #18 Patsy’s (New York City, New York)
  • #19 Lombardi’s (New York City, New York)
  • #21 Joe’s Pizza (New York City, New York)
  • #24 ZuriLee (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #26 Roberta’s (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #30 Di Fara (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #32 L’industrie Pizzeria (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #37 Louie and Ernie’s Pizza (The Bronx, New York)
  • #38 L&B Spumoni Gardens (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #42 Rubirosa (New York City, New York)
  • #44 Juliana’s Pizza (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #49 Scarr’s (New York City, New York)
  • #66 Emmy Squared (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #70 Perreca’s Bakery (Schenectady, New York)
  • #81 Cuts & Slices (Brooklyn, New York)
  • #87 Last Dragon Pizza (Queens, New York)
  • #93 Jay’s Artisan Pizzeria (Buffalo, New York)

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