Best Pizza In The U.S.: Ohio Ranks No. 9

OHIO — If you're looking for a slice of great pizza, Ohio has plenty of places to satisfy that craving.

In a new ranking from Food & Wine, the Buckeye State was rated as the ninth best state in the U.S. to get a pizza. The publication cited the state's diverse offering of pizza styles, including the unique focaccia-ish stylings of the Ohio Valley and the simple pan pizza creations of Little Italy.

"The great thing about Ohio is there's more where that came from. Pizza-wise, this is as balkanized a state as you will find, each city and region very much into their own style," the Food & Wine authors wrote.

The following restaurants earned a particular shout out in the write-up: DiCarlo's Pizza, St. Anthony of Padua, Wedgwood Pizza, Geraci's, Mama Santa's, Terita's, Pappa's Pizza Palace, Joe's, Chester's, Milillo's, Il Rione, Harlow, and Taglio.

From a national perspective, here were the 10 best states for pizza eaters:

1. New Jersey
2. Connecticut
3. New York
4. Illinois
5. Michigan
6. California
7. Pennsylvania
8. Massachusetts
9. Ohio
10. Missouri

To read the full rankings, visit the Food & Wine website.