Best Family Friendly Pizza Restaurants in West Village (10014)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
John's of Bleecker Street
A historic coal-oven pizzeria where whole pies and carved wooden booths anchor the Bleecker Street pizza strip.
Notable Picks
8.4
Over a century old, John’s of Bleecker Street serves coal-oven pies in a graffiti-carved dining room that feels unchanged from earlier Village eras. It’s table-service only, with whole pies emerging blistered from an 800°F oven until about 10–11pm, making it a classic pre-late-night sit-down option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic cheese coal-oven pie, Margherita pie, Boom pie with garlic and ricotta
What makes it special: A historic coal-oven pizzeria where whole pies and carved wooden booths anchor the Bleecker Street pizza strip.
#2
Joe's Pizza
8.3
Since 1975, the Carmine Street Joe’s has been the prototypical New York slice shop: thin, foldable pies sold from a fast-moving counter with a constant mix of locals and tourists. Families duck in between neighborhood errands or sightseeing, grabbing plain and fresh-mozzarella slices that still set the benchmark for street-level pizza. Seating is tight and turnover is fast, but the value and reliability make it a repeat stop for kids and adults.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice, Fresh mozzarella slice, Pepperoni slice
What makes it special: A classic slice shop that helped define the image of the New York street slice worldwide.
8.2
Opened in 2004, Bleecker Street Pizza is a high-volume slice shop known for its Nonna Maria and grandma-style pies, with slices flying out of the oven until 4–5am on weekends. Awards from national outlets and steady late-night crowds make it a reliable stop for a square or slice after the bars let out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nonna Maria pie, Grandma slice, White pie slice
What makes it special: An award-winning slice counter where the Nonna-style pies stay crisp into the early morning.
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Numero 28’s Carmine Street outpost bakes thin, family-sized Neapolitan pies in a wood-fired oven, with cozy tables that work well for kids and groups. The space runs loud and lively, but friendly staff, shareable boards, and simple pastas make it an easy sit-down Italian option for families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Giulietta pizza, Tagliatelle al ragù
What makes it special: Wood-fired, family-sized Neapolitan pies with a relaxed, kid-tolerant dining room.
Worthy Picks
Two Boots’ West Village outpost, opened in 2019, brings the chain’s Cajun-Italian, cornmeal-crust pies to a bright, mural-lined space steps from Sheridan Square. Families mix with night owls over slices like the spicy Bayou Beast and house “Duchess” pie, plus strong vegan options and sliders that keep everyone covered. Late-night hours and delivery make it a reliable fallback when kids want something fun and familiar after dark.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bayou Beast pie, The Duchess pie, Vegan pizza slice
What makes it special: Cajun-Italian, cornmeal-crust pies with colorful, kid-pleasing decor.