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Best overall pick
Pizza Boy
Village Center On South Main Street • Creative Neighborhood Pizzeria And Café • Local Favorite For Inventive Pies
A quirky Main Street spot turning out charred-edge, flavor-packed pies alongside breakfast and espresso drinks.
Pizza Boy feels like the kind of place regulars guard as a local secret, with a menu that leans into bold toppings and that signature dark, crisp crust. The pies are thoughtfully built rather than overloaded, so you taste the balance between sauce, cheese, and toppings in every slice. The cozy counter-service setup makes it an easy choice for a laid-back meal before a game or a quick box to take home.
02
Classic sit-down option
La Rocca's Pizza & Pasta
Just Off Us-224 Near The Village • Family Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria • Best For Family Dinners
A warm, family-run Italian spot where pizza shares the spotlight with hearty pastas and red-sauce classics.
La Rocca’s is the kind of place where big groups linger over baskets of bread and pans of bubbling pizza. The pies lean classic—plenty of cheese, straightforward toppings, and a crust that holds up under it all—making it easy to please a crowd. With generous pasta portions and familiar Italian standards on the menu, it’s a reliable choice when you want a full sit-down meal with your pizza.
03
Old-school Mahoning Valley staple
Belleria Pizza & Italian
Western Side Of Poland • Casual Italian-American Pizzeria • Great For Big Trays And Parties
A longtime local chain known for thick, cheesy pies, pastas, and crowd-pleasing sheet pizza.
Belleria’s Poland location delivers exactly what the Mahoning Valley expects from the name: sturdy crust, plenty of cheese, and toppings that don’t skimp. It’s especially popular when you need to feed a group, thanks to larger trays and shareable Italian dinners. Call ahead for pickup on busy nights, because locals often lean on Belleria for birthdays, team parties, and casual get-togethers.
04
Carryout favorite
Cocca's Pizza Poland
Mckinley Way Business Strip • Takeout-Focused Youngstown-Style Pizzeria • Best For Carryout And Game Nights
A go-to Poland outpost of a beloved Youngstown pizza name, turning out sturdy, saucy pies that travel well.
Cocca’s Poland shop is built for quick, efficient carryout, which makes it a natural pick when you’re grabbing pizza on the way home. The crust is substantial enough to handle hearty toppings, with a sauce and cheese combo that hits that classic Youngstown comfort note. Add in wings, subs, and sides, and you can easily cover the whole spread for a movie night or big game.
05
Worth-the-drive legend
Wedgewood Pizza Boardman
Nearby Boardman Along Us-224 • Busy Local Pizza Institution • Best For Thick, Cheesy Youngstown-Style Pies
A short drive from Poland, this iconic Boardman shop is famous for hefty, cheese-laden pies with serious hometown loyalty.
Ask locals where to drive for ‘real’ Youngstown-style pizza and Wedgewood Boardman comes up fast. The slices are hefty in the best way, with a doughy-yet-crisp base and a generous layer of cheese that makes each pie feel like an occasion. Expect a crowd and a steady carryout line on weekends, but most regulars will tell you the extra few minutes—and the short hop from Poland—are more than worth it.