Best Pizza In The US: Which Massachusetts Pizzerias Made The Cut?

It's a hotly contested topic, and one in which Massachusetts typically falls short: Where is the best pizza in the United States? Many consider Chicago and New York to be the top contenders, but this year, several other states are heating up the competition for the coveted title of best pizza in the U.S. In 2017, three Massachusetts pizzerias made the cut for online foodie bible the Daily Meal's list of the 101 Best Pizzas in America.

It wasn't Chicago deep-dish or New York-style pizza that took the overall top spot. This year's winner hails from Connecticut: After dropping to No. 3 last year, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven "has returned to the top of the heap, as we’re once again naming it the best pizza in America," the Daily Meal said.

Looking for a slice of heaven here in Massachusetts? Three local pizzerias made the cut:

No. 62: Galleria Umberto, 289 Hanover St., Boston. The North End sleeper hit is frequently overshadowed by larger shops like Santarpio's and Regina, but it could be one of "America's best cheap slice places," the Daily Meal says.

No. 61: Area Four, 500 Technology Square, Cambridge. Owners Michael Krupp and Jeff Pond use local and sustainable ingredients, homemade dough and cheese and fire it up in a wood oven. The result? "A pizza whose style is kind of like a neo-Neapolitan with a super-charred cornicione on steroids," the Daily Meal notes.

No. 31: Santarpio's, 111 Chelsea St, Boston. You knew this was coming. The local favorite is highly touted in the greater Boston area, and the Daily Meal highlights its "infamous slightly chewy and satisfyingly wet slices." Favorites include loaded combos like sausage with garlic, ground beef and onions and "The Works": mushrooms, onions, peppers, garlic, sausage, pepperoni, extra cheese and anchovies.

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