Best Family Friendly Pizza Restaurants in East Village (10009)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Joe & Pat's NYC
Thin, crisp pies in a true sit-down pizzeria format.
Notable Picks
8.4
Thin-crust Staten Island-style pies that stay crisp and light enough for families to share without the table getting weighed down. The move is one classic cheese plus the vodka pie so kids get familiarity and adults get the signature, then add a simple starter if you need a buffer while the pies land.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic thin-crust pie, Tri-pie (three-style pie), Penne alla vodka
What makes it special: Thin, crisp pies in a true sit-down pizzeria format.
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
A square-and-slice shop that’s built for family logistics: fast ordering, easy sharing, and enough variety to satisfy picky eaters without turning dinner into a negotiation. The best box is one classic square plus one specialty slice so you get contrast instead of repetition.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian square slice, Vodka slice, Pepperoni square slice
What makes it special: Crisp, satisfying square slices built for fast, reliable slice decisions.
Cornmeal-crusted pies with Cajun-leaning toppings that make pizza night feel fun without getting precious about it. It’s a reliable family pick when you want something more flavorful than a standard slice shop, plus there are plenty of veggie-friendly options for mixed preferences.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy topping signature slice, Pepperoni slice, Mushroom slice
What makes it special: Fast slices with a distinctly playful topping style and a true neighborhood cadence.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A tiny grab-and-go slice shop that leans on high-quality ingredients and a crisp, light crust—ideal for families who want a quick, low-drama meal. The sweet spot is one classic slice plus one “signature” square so the table gets both comfort and a little surprise.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Margherita-style pie
What makes it special: A simple, reliable slice shop that stays focused on speed and basics.
7.7
A newer-feeling neighborhood pizza-and-pasta spot that works for families because the menu supports easy, shared ordering without overthinking. Keep it simple with one crowd-pleaser pie plus one bolder option, and add a straightforward pasta if you’re feeding a mixed-age table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Diavola pizza, Rigatoni alla vodka, Eggplant appetizer
What makes it special: Pizza-and-pasta flexibility that makes family ordering easy.