Best Cheap Pizza Restaurants in East Village (10003)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
East Village Pizza
High-volume, decades-old slice shop that stays sharp after midnight.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A long-running East Village slice counter known for reliably crisp, thin New York–style pies at truly late hours. The cheese and pepperoni staples hit the sweet spot of salty, stretchy, and lightly charred, and the shop keeps quality steady even deep into the night. Since 1997, it’s been a default post-bar stop for the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, White Pie Slice
What makes it special: High-volume, decades-old slice shop that stays sharp after midnight.
#2
Ribalta
8.6
A Neapolitan-focused pizzeria with a big, lively dining room and a dough program led by veterans of NYC’s Neapolitan scene. The cornicione is airy and char-kissed, and the kitchen keeps pasta and antipasti at a reliably high level for groups or pre-theater dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Verace, Diavola Pizza, Calamari & Fritto Misto
What makes it special: Deeply traditional Neapolitan pizza from a long-running specialist team.
8.4
This 14th Street outpost delivers the no-frills Joe’s formula: foldable, well-charred slices with a clean tomato bite. It’s a dependable pit stop for a classic New York slice whenever Union Square crowds need a reset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain Slice, Fresh Mozzarella Slice, Sicilian Slice
What makes it special: A benchmark NYC slice with steady execution at high volume.
8.0
Roman-style pizza al taglio with airy, focaccia-like crumb and creative toppings that skew seasonal. It’s a buzzy but still approachable stop near Union Square, especially for thick-cut squares and vegan-friendly options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka Slice, Spicy Diavola Square, Mushroom Truffle Square
What makes it special: Roman square slices with a fluffy interior and crisp base.
Worthy Picks
#5
99¢ Pizza
7.6
A true ultra-budget slice stop for when price matters most. Expect classic thin slices with a quick reheat, ideal for a no-ceremony bite on East 14th.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Soda-and-slice combo
What makes it special: Rock-bottom pricing for a classic NYC street slice.