Best Late Night Pizza Restaurants in New York
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Giuseppina's Brick Over Pizza
Serious brick-oven pies with a crust-first philosophy in a cozy, low-lit room.
Notable Picks
Giuseppina’s is a South Slope destination for brick-oven pies that lean heavily on long-fermented dough, blistered crusts, and a basil-heavy plain pie served in a dim, candlelit room. The menu is short, focused, and built for lingering over a couple of pies and a bottle of wine rather than a quick grab-and-go slice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain brick-oven pie with basil, White pie with ricotta and garlic, Everything pie loaded with seasonal toppings
What Makes it Special: Serious brick-oven pies with a crust-first philosophy in a cozy, low-lit room.
A high-volume Times Square slice counter that still delivers the fundamentals: thin, well-browned crust, clean tomato-sweet sauce, and fast handoffs even when the line wraps. It’s built for late-night utility—grab a classic slice, eat immediately, and keep moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, White slice
What Makes it Special: A classic NYC slice built to hold up under massive late-night volume.
8.8
Prince Street Pizza’s cramped Nolita shop draws relentless lines for its thick Sicilian squares, especially the cult Spicy Spring pepperoni slice. It’s mostly a grab-and-go operation with curbside eating and minimal seating, but the combination of crunchy crust, rich sauce, and heavy toppings keeps it a destination slice stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Spring Sicilian Square, SoHo Square Sicilian Slice, Vodka Sauce Sicilian Slice
What Makes it Special: Legendary Sicilian squares with thick, caramelized crusts and overloaded toppings served from a standing-room-only Nolita slice shop.
8.8
Scarr’s is a Lower East Side slice shop with old-school looks and new-school craft, milling some of its own flour and topping pies with carefully sourced ingredients. Lines move steadily for classic rounds, Sicilian squares, and a small menu of sides that make it a destination for both locals and pizza pilgrims.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni slice, Sicilian square slice, Vegan Caesar salad
What Makes it Special: Slice-shop nostalgia backed by serious grain and ingredient work.
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.
8.7
Made In New York Pizza on Amsterdam specializes in ultra-crisp square slices with cupping pepperoni and a balanced, slightly sweet sauce, plus classic round pies. Locals treat it as a modern UWS slice benchmark, especially for quick dinners and late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pepperoni square slice, Classic cheese slice, White square slice
What Makes it Special: Crisp-edged square slices with cupping pepperoni and balanced sauce.
#7
Pizza Secret
8.7
Pizza Secret is a wood-burning Neapolitan pizzeria from pizzaiolo-owner Rosario Granieri, turning out blistered pies and Italian plates a short walk from Barclays. With a 50 Top Pizza USA listing and strong Google and Yelp ratings, it’s the polished late-night choice when you still want serious pizza and a real sit-down experience after games or concerts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Montanara double-cooked pizza, Americana pepperoni pie with hot honey, Tartufo truffle pizza
What Makes it Special: Award-noted Neapolitan pies from a third-generation Naples-trained pizzaiolo.
8.7
Famous for its thick, square slices and pepperoni, this slice joint keeps locals and tourists coming back late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Pepperoni Slice, Cheese Slice, Margherita Slice
What Makes it Special: Thick, square slices loaded with pepperoni.
#9
Emmett's
8.6
Opened in 2013 by Chicago native Emmett Burke, this South Village spot brings cast-iron deep dish and tavern-style pies to a cozy, wood-paneled room that hums late into the night. It’s more of a sit-down pizzeria than a slice joint, with made-to-order pies that reward the wait with blistered crusts and gooey centers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage deep dish pizza, Pepperoni deep dish pizza, Chicago Italian beef sandwich
What Makes it Special: Chicago-style deep dish and tavern pies done with New York ingredients and serious craft.
#10
Joe's Pizza
8.6
The Carmine Street original of Joe’s remains one of the city’s most photographed slice counters, drawing tourists and locals for its no-frills, foldable New York slice. Service is brusque, seating minimal, but as a fast, cheap, and culturally iconic bite in the middle of the West Village, it still delivers what most people come for.
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.
8.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop serves old New York–style rounds and square pies in a retro counter setting a few steps from the original dining room. High-volume Google and Yelp traffic backs slices like the Hellboy and Freddy Prinze that deliver big flavor with quick, grab-and-go convenience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hellboy Slice, Freddy Prinze Square, Mootz Cheese Slice
What Makes it Special: A high-throughput slice counter turning out crisp rounds and squares with signature Paulie Gee’s toppings.
#12
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.
8.5
Adrienne’s Pizzabar is a Stone Street fixture since 2004, known for its old-fashioned square pies and thin-crust pizzas served late into the night. Locals and visitors use it as the go-to Financial District spot for shareable pies, wine, and people-watching on the cobblestone block when most nearby kitchens are already closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Old-Fashioned Square Pizza, Pepperoni and Sausage Square Pie, Arugula and Prosciutto Thin-Crust Pizza
What Makes it Special: Stone Street institution for shareable old-fashioned square pies until midnight.
#14
Joe's Pizza
8.5
The FiDi outpost of Joe’s delivers the classic New York slice experience: thin, foldable, and constantly coming out of the oven. Lines move quickly, and late hours make it the default stop after work or the bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Fresh mozzarella pie
What Makes it Special: High-volume, no-frills slices that define FiDi’s classic slice run.
8.5
A slice-first operation that’s built for late-night precision: crisp crust, balanced sauce-to-cheese, and a finishing touch of basil and parm that makes even a quick walk-in feel intentional. Best when you want a high-quality slice without a sit-down commitment, especially on weekend nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka sauce slice, Classic cheese slice, Creamed spinach slice
What Makes it Special: Late-night slices finished with basil and parm for extra lift.
8.5
A reliable slice joint on the Upper West Side serving classic New York‑style pizza with a crispy, foldable crust and late‑night hours on weekends that satisfy late cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Pepperoni Square, Margherita Slice, White Slice
What Makes it Special: Classic NY slice with crispy square and foldable crust
8.5
Romano Pizza Restaurant is a long-running 3rd Avenue spot that functions as both a late-night slice counter and a full menu Italian joint. With over a thousand combined delivery ratings and hours that stretch into the early morning, it’s a dependable choice for pies, pasta, and subs after most kitchens close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Chicken Pizza, White Specialty Pizza, Stuffed Shells
What Makes it Special: A full-menu neighborhood pizzeria that still feels focused on pies deep into the night.
The East Village outpost of Artichoke Basille’s keeps the neighborhood fed until the early morning with rich, thick-topped slices. The namesake artichoke slice is unapologetically creamy and filling, while the vodka and Sicilian options hold up well for late-night crowds. Open until 5am daily, it’s one of the ZIP’s most dependable after-hours pies.
Must-Try Dishes:
Artichoke Slice, Vodka Sicilian Slice, Crab Slice (seasonal)
What Makes it Special: Ultra-late hours with a uniquely creamy signature slice.
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Garlic New York Pizza Bar is a high-volume slice shop and bar hybrid in Murray Hill known for oversized squares and late-night hours. Regulars come for loaded grandma-style pies, garlic-heavy recipes, and a menu that runs from classic cheese to truffle and eggplant-topped slices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Upside Down Grandma square with mozzarella under sauce, Truffle grandma slice, Eggplant-topped Sicilian slice
What Makes it Special: Busy slice counter and bar turning out hefty grandma pies deep into the night.
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.
#21
Lombardi's Pizza
8.4
New York’s first pizzeria, Lombardi's offers classic coal-oven pies that are crispy, flavorful, and loved by late-night pizza seekers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pie, Pepperoni Pie, White Pizza
What Makes it Special: New York’s first pizzeria with crispy coal-oven pies.
8.4
Macchina runs in the back of The Bedford as a wood-fired pizza room, turning out burrata-topped pies and wine-friendly combinations until around midnight. It’s a sit-down option for people who want real service and cocktails but still plan their night around pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata Pizza, Marinated Cherry Tomato Pizza, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: A late-running, wood-fired pizza program hidden inside a neighborhood bar-restaurant.
#23
Mama's TOO!
8.4
A slice shop that eats like a full Italian meal when you order with intent—crisp-edged squares, creamy vodka sauce, and a steady rotation that rewards repeat visits. It’s best as a tight two-slice plan plus one shared side, leaning into the shop’s bold, sauce-forward signatures.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka slice, Cacio e pepe slice, Pepperoni square
What Makes it Special: Sauce-forward slices with standout squares worth building a meal around.
#24
Table 87
8.4
Table 87’s Gowanus location does coal-fired pies and slices with a full bar, turning into a true late-night option on Fridays and Saturdays when the kitchen runs pizza service until 2am. Margherita slices, prosciutto-and-arugula pies, and Italian-American plates come in a buzzy room that bridges neighborhood hangout and destination pizzeria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Coal-fired Margherita pie, Prosciutto and arugula pie, Fried calamari with cherry peppers
What Makes it Special: Coal-fired slices and pies served with cocktails in a lively Gowanus dining room that stays open late on weekends.
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
A square-slice-first neighborhood shop that leans on crisp edges, a balanced red sauce, and a steady rotation of pies that hold up for grab-and-go. It’s best when you treat it like a slice bar: pick one classic, one topping-forward option, and keep the pace quick.
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.
8.3
A late-night specialist built for maximal, rich slices that eat like a full meal—best when you want one big, indulgent hit rather than a long pizza session. Order with restraint: one signature slice and one cleaner counterbalance, or the richness will flatten everything after midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Artichoke Slice, Crab Slice, Vodka Slice
What Makes it Special: Over-the-top signature slices designed for true late-night cravings.
8.3
Champion Pizza’s Soho outpost turns out trays of thin-crust squares and classic slices with a huge menu of toppings, from buffalo chicken to elaborate combos. It’s a fast-moving, counter-service shop that balances tourist traffic with repeat locals who treat it as a reliable everyday slice stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Chicken Slice, Margherita Slice, Loaded Square Slice of the Day
What Makes it Special: High-volume slice shop for thin, saucy squares and creative topping combinations right off Cleveland Place.
8.3
The Upper West Side outpost of Famous Original Ray's is a big, old-school counter with 1980s-era decor, a long line of pies, and late-night hours. It’s a dependable stop for oversized New York slices, garlic knots, and whole pies when you want classic flavors and lots of seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regular cheese slice, MVP specialty pizza, Sicilian square slice
What Makes it Special: Long-running, late-night slice institution with classic NYC counter energy.
#29
Jonny's Pizza
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Thin‑crust NYC‑style pizza with inventive options like vodka‑sauce pepperoni and hot honey, popular for late‑night slices and delivery. Locals and visitors stop in for reliably good pies and a simple, unpretentious vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka pepperoni pizza, Hot‑honey pepperoni slice, Classic cheese slice
What Makes it Special: Late‑night, vodka‑sauce pepperoni slices that win cult favorite status.
8.3
La Vera Pizzeria & Restaurant is a late-night workhorse on 2nd Avenue with a big by-the-slice counter, full pies, and a full menu of red-sauce Italian standards. Thousands of delivery and takeout reviews highlight its reliability for quick dinners, office orders, and post-bar slices. It’s more about generous portions and speed than polished ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic New York cheese slice, Grandma or Sicilian pizza, Chicken parm hero or pasta
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood pizzeria balancing big portions, long hours, and dependable delivery.
#31
LaRustica Pizza
8.3
LaRustica Pizza sits on Lexington Avenue just north of 92nd Street, pairing crisp-crust pies and creative toppings with hours that stretch into the night. Locals lean on it for delivery-friendly specialty pizzas and slices when they want something more dialed-in than a bare-bones corner shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margarita Pie, Mike's Hot Honey Pepperoni Pie, Hell’s Kitchen Pie
What Makes it Special: A creative, delivery-focused pizzeria with loaded specialty pies and reliable late-night hours.
8.3
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Little Italy Pizza on 3rd Ave is a high-volume Midtown East slice shop turning out classic New York pies and heroes until around 3–4am. With thousands of delivery ratings and steady foot traffic, it’s a reliable stop for big slices, grandma pies, and late-night garlic knots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, Grandma Pizza, Garlic Knots
What Makes it Special: A classic New York slice counter with huge hours and a deep menu that locals actually use.
#33
Mariella Pizza
8.3
A neighborhood staple in 10021 serving classic New York–style pizza by the slice with a chewy crust and balanced sauce; dependable for a late‑night bite. The vibe is casual and local, making it a go‑to for affordability and comfort. The crowds skew toward residents and nearby workers looking for a simple, satisfying slice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Square Sicilian Slice
What Makes it Special: Classic New York slice with reliable quality and crust.
#34
NY Pizza Suprema
8.3
A long‑standing NYC pizzeria near Penn Station serving thin‑crust, classic New York–style pies by the slice or whole, offering reliable late‑night‑adjacent service. Locals appreciate its consistent crust, straightforward sauce-cheese balance, and easy access after shows or events.
Must-Try Dishes:
NYC Round Cheese Pizza, White Pizza with Garlic, New York Style Sicilian Pizza
What Makes it Special: Decades‑old family‑run NY‑style pizzas near MSG and Penn Station.
#35
Patsy's Pizzeria
8.3
Long‑standing Upper West Side pizzeria serving classic New York pies with a thin crust and balanced sauce, ideal for traditional pizza lovers even if not open ultra‑late.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain Cheese Pie, Sausage Pizza, Sicilian Square
What Makes it Special: Traditional NY thin‑crust pizza heritage
#36
Pizza Wagon
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
An old-school Bay Ridge pizzeria built around the basics—warm slices, no-nonsense pies, and a loyal neighborhood flow. The move is straightforward: go Sicilian for the thick, sauce-forward bite, then add one classic round slice to calibrate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian slice, Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice
What Makes it Special: Sicilian-first old-school slice shop with real neighborhood longevity.
#37
Stretch Pizza
8.3
Stretch’s Domino Park shop from chef Wylie Dufresne serves creative slices—like the Everything Bagel and Buffalo Chicken Square—alongside classic cheese and pepperoni. It’s a modern slice bar that works as a later-night stop after the park or nearby bars, especially on weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything Bagel pizza, Pepperoni Square, Buffalo Chicken Square
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven slice combinations served near the park in a casual, modern room.
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.
8.2
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.
#40
Joe's Pizza
8.2
Classic New York slice joint serving pizza by the slice late into the night, perfect for a quick, tasty bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Sicilian Slice
What Makes it Special: Classic NYC pizza by the slice served late.
#41
Koronet Pizza
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A classic Columbia-adjacent slice counter where the move is simple: big, greasy-in-a-good-way New York slices that solve hunger fast. Treat it as late-night fuel or a quick lunch—one jumbo slice is the whole plan.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jumbo cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: The jumbo slice format that turns one order into dinner.
8.2
Open deep into the night, this Fulton Street shop covers everything from basic cheese slices to loaded Sicilian squares, wings, and combos. Office workers and late-night crowds rely on it for volume-friendly pies and predictable, fast service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian square slice, Buffalo chicken slice, Two-slice-and-soda combo
What Makes it Special: A late-night, high-volume slice shop with broad topping options.
#43
Lucky Charlie
8.2
A coal-oven Bushwick room with late-night stamina and a menu that expands beyond pies into salads, pastas, and a seafood-heavy special lane. The pizza style leans thin and crisp with char, so it shines when you keep the order focused: one pie for the table, one supporting plate, and drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red pie (tomato sauce, pecorino), From the Sea platter, Caesar salad
What Makes it Special: Coal-oven pies with a rare late-night, full-bar dining rhythm.
8.2
A classic neighborhood slice-and-delivery shop that wins late because it stays open deep into the night and keeps the pizza hot, fast, and consistent. The best move is to lean into their sturdier slices that hold up after midnight, then add one simple side and call it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma slice, Chicken vodka slice, White slice
What Makes it Special: Late-night slice reliability with a big, varied pie-and-slice lineup.
8.2
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Neapolitan Express is a counter-service Naples-style pizzeria tucked into 40 Wall Street, turning out individual pies on a long-day Wall Street schedule that runs late into the night. It’s where FiDi workers and night owls grab fast, thinner-crust pies that are lighter than the classic New York slice but still satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Pizza Tartufo
What Makes it Special: Late-running Wall Street counter spot focused on Naples-style individual pies.
8.2
Eclectic New Orleans‑inspired pizza with creative toppings and an upbeat vibe, staying open late on weekend nights for a slice after drinks or performances nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bayou Beast, Green Lantern, Vegan Cajun
What Makes it Special: Cajun‑inspired, colorful pizza creativity
8.2
A high-volume slice shop that hits when you want fast, old-school New York style with a strong rotation of square options—plus Italian ice that actually earns the second half of the name. Treat it like a quick-hit counter stop: grab two different slices, then cool down with a small ice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni slice, Grandma slice, Margherita slice
What Makes it Special: Strong NYC slices plus legit Italian ice in one stop.
#48
Avenue Pizza
8.1
Long-running Avenue U pizzeria with counter service, a steady slice trade, and late weekend hours that keep pies flowing after many nearby spots wind down. Regulars rely on it for consistent New York slices, Sicilian squares, and family-friendly takeout dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Sicilian Slice, Grandma Slice
What Makes it Special: Busy Avenue U pizzeria recognized for reliable slices and late weekend hours.
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Vanderbilt Ave slice counter built for repeatable, no-drama satisfaction—thin, crisp New York slices with enough specialty options to keep regulars rotating. It’s best as a classic combo stop: one slice you trust, one slice you’re curious about, and get out while it’s still hot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regular Cheese Slice, Buffalo Chicken Slice, Grandma Pie
What Makes it Special: A true slice-shop rhythm with reliably crisp, hot pies all day.
8.1
A slice counter that leans into rich toppings—especially burrata—making it a strong late-night choice when you want something creamy, filling, and a bit more composed than a standard cheese slice. Best used as a two-slice move: one signature burrata slice plus one classic to balance the richness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata basil slice, Sicilian slice, Eggplant-and-burrata slice
What Makes it Special: Burrata-forward slices that feel like a late-night upgrade.