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Sacco Pizza
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Sacco Pizza
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A modest neighborhood pizzeria that passes health inspections and offers basic pies — not flashy, but dependable for a casual pizza fix in the 9th Ave part of Hell’s Kitchen. Good for delivery or take‑out when nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain Cheese Pie, Pepperoni Pizza, Slice Pizza
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 7
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 7.2
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: Simple neighborhood pizzeria with consistent NY‑style pies and take‑out convenience.
Who should go: Locals, delivery‑seekers, budget diners.
When to visit: Early dinner or late night delivery hours.
What to order: Cheese pie, pepperoni pizza, slice to go.
Insider tip: Check DOHMH grade A — fairly clean and safe despite modest vibe.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking available but difficult after 6pm; consider nearby paid parking garages.
Dress code: Casual, no dress code — jeans and t-shirts are fine.
Noise level: Low to moderate – quiet enough for a solo meal or casual conversation.
Weekend wait: No wait typically, especially if ordering take-out or delivery.
Weekday lunch: No wait typically, quick service for take-out or dine-in.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes – basic vegetable toppings available for customization.
Vegan options: Limited – options like plain cheese or veggie pizzas are available.
Gluten-free options: No dedicated gluten-free options.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal for a romantic first date due to its modest vibe, but perfect for a casual, no-pressure outing.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes, seating is typically available, though the space is small, so take-out or delivery is a good option for guaranteed quick service.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes – casual, no-frills environment works well for kids, and the menu is easy to navigate for all ages.
Best For
Better for: Sacco Pizza is better for a quick, low-cost pizza fix, especially if you're nearby and need delivery or take-out.
Skip if: If you're looking for a trendy, high-end pizza experience or a place with more extensive dining options, consider alternatives.
Sacco Pizza
8.4
A long-running Hell’s Kitchen slice shop known for thin, crisp New York pies and dependable weekday service. The cheese and pepperoni slices hit that classic sweet-salty balance, and specialty pies like the Gaucho keep locals coming back. It’s not fancy, but it delivers a consistently solid neighborhood slice at fair prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regular cheese slice, Hot honey pepperoni slice, Gaucho pie
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A family-run Hell’s Kitchen institution serving reliably crisp, classic slices since 1960.
Who should go: Locals and theater-goers wanting a classic slice.
When to visit: Lunch rush for freshest slices.
What to order: Cheese slice, hot honey pepperoni, Gaucho pie.
Insider tip: Ask what just came out—new trays move fast at midday.