Best Pizza Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Manetta's Ristorante
Wood-fired pizza and classic pastas in a true LIC local standby.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
A long-running neighborhood Italian spot where wood-fired pizza and hearty pastas anchor the menu. It’s the kind of place locals return to for familiar favorites, a comfortable room, and an easy dinner rhythm that works for groups or low-key dates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Eggplant parmigiana, Gnocchi
What makes it special: Wood-fired pizza and classic pastas in a true LIC local standby.
#2
Levante
8.2
A pizza-forward Italian spot with big ceilings, a full bar, and a backyard that makes it feel like a neighborhood hangout with room to breathe. The move is to treat it as a pizza-and-a-few-plates night, leaning into the pies and letting the bar carry the pacing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Neapolitan-style pizza, Pesto pasta, Panna cotta
What makes it special: Pizza-first Italian with a big bar and a standout backyard space.
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A walk-up slice window built for fast satisfaction: thin, crisp-to-chewy New York slices that hit hardest when they’re fresh and hot. Skip over-ordering—two slices each plus one specialty slice for the table keeps the experience tight and still lets you sample range.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Specialty slice (rotating)
What makes it special: High-volume walk-up slices that stay crisp and classic.
#4
Beebe's
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
A hotel-lobby pizzeria that works because the pies stay crisp and reliable, and the room is built for a low-friction hang. Treat it like a repeatable play: one red-sauce classic, one “topping” pie, and a small plate so the table has rhythm beyond slices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni pizza, Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts (shareable side)
What makes it special: Consistently crisp pies in an easy, group-friendly space.
Worthy Picks
A straightforward neighborhood pizza-and-bar stop where the move is to order for coverage, not excess—one classic pie, one more aggressive topping pie, and a salad to reset. It’s the kind of place you use for an easy group meal when you want predictability and speed more than a destination moment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice/pie, Pepperoni pie, Caesar salad
What makes it special: Reliable neighborhood pizza with an easy bar-and-slice setup.
7.6
A smaller, modern Italian-leaning spot where pizza works best as a focused order rather than a sprawling feast. Keep it disciplined: one pie with a clean flavor profile and one bright side so the meal stays sharp instead of heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Spicy salami pizza, Arugula salad
What makes it special: Modern Italian energy with a tight, focused pizza menu.