This is the ultimate guide to finding the best pizza in Stockton-on-Tees, as voted for by the public.

From European-inspired bistros to Indian restaurants, you are never far from a fantastic place to eat when in Stockton.

National Pizza Day is celebrated on Feburary 9 every year - just in case you needed a reason to treat yourself to one of the most popular Italian foods.

Most restaurants now offer pizzas for different dietary needs so your vegan, veggie and gluten-free friends don't miss out.

Here are the top five restaurants serving pizza in Stockton, based on Tripadvisor reviews.

The Northern Echo: Photos via Tripadvisor show pizzas from Borge (left), La Porto Italiano (top right) and Scrann (bottom right).Photos via Tripadvisor show pizzas from Borge (left), La Porto Italiano (top right) and Scrann (bottom right).

Cena Trattoria

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Location: 85 High Street, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9BG

There are over 500 'excellent' rated reviews from Cena Trattoria - the best place for pizza in Stockton-on-Tees according to Tripadvisor.

Reviewers namedropped Cena Trattoria's chicken and chorizo pizza as well as the meat feast.

One reviewer said: "Visited Cena at the weekend- a lovely relaxing environment with friendly service as always! Had the smoked salmon pizza straight from the pizza oven."

One customer added: "Really do recommend the pizza here and they are very good value. Even better was that the restaurant had a 2 for 1 pizza offer on when we visited for lunch, so that was a bonus!"

The menu has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

La Porto Italiano

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Location: 120 Queensway, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LT

There's plenty of happy customers leaving good reviews for La Porto Italiano.

One person said: "Came here one Monday couple of weeks ago. Didn't book ahead but that wasn't a problem. I had a Porto pizza and it was probably one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time! My companion had a vegetarian Calzone and not a scrap of that was left either."

The menu has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Borge

Tripadvisor rating: 4/5

Location: 50 Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1ER

The food at Borge could be summed up by this review: "Don't Go To Stockton Without Visiting Borge."

It scores high for food, atmosphere, service and value on Tripadvisor.

One happy customer said: "We have been visiting here for years and the standards are very high. If you sit near the kitchen you can see the pizzas being stretched and made by hand."

If you'd prefer a night-in, you can also get takeaway service.

The menu has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

The Northern Echo: Photo via Tripadvisor shows food from Fellinis.Photo via Tripadvisor shows food from Fellinis.

Scrann

Tripadvisor rating: 4/5

Location: 499 Norton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2QQ

Scrann, a sourdough pizza specialist, is great for people with big appetites with one review praising the restaurant's "huge" garlic breads and pizzas. 

One reviewer told Tripadvisor: "Pizza was gorgeous, stone baked sourdough was cooked to perfection and the tomato sauce was rich and full of flavour."

The menu has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Fellinis

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Location: 325 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6AA

There's lots of positive reviews about Fellinis' pizza. 

One review reads: "This place is good for a quiet couples night and big family gatherings and the staff can’t do enough for you. The best restaurant on Teesside bar none, just go, you won’t regret it."

Speaking about Fellinis' takeaway offer, one customer said: "We opted for a takeaway tonight. Fantastic food and lovely service as always."

The menu has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.