Best Pizza Restaurants in New York
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Luzzo's
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with a perfect balance of crust and toppings.
Essential Picks
#1
Luzzo's
9
Neapolitan-style pizza with wood-fired ovens, offering an exceptional crust and locally sourced ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Marinara Pizza, Prosciutto e Arugula Pizza
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with a perfect balance of crust and toppings.
9
Una Pizza Napoletana is Anthony Mangieri’s obsessively focused Neapolitan pizzeria, where a short menu of wood-fired pies and gelato draws serious pizza fans from around the world. The Lower East Side room is minimalist but warm, and the combination of long ferments, limited reservations, and global accolades makes each pie feel like an event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Marinara pizza, Bianca pizza
What Makes it Special: World-class Neapolitan pies made by a single, obsessive pizzaiolo.
Notable Picks
#3
Juliana's
8.9
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Juliana's, founded by coal-oven legend Patsy Grimaldi in 2012, serves thin, blistered New York-style pies baked in an 800°F coal oven under the Brooklyn Bridge. Lines form for classics like the Margherita and white pie, which locals and visitors treat as a benchmark for Dumbo pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, White pie with mozzarella and garlic, Pepperoni and sausage Special No. 1
What Makes it Special: Coal-oven pies from Patsy Grimaldi at his original bridge-side address.
#4
Paulie Gee's
8.9
Paulie Gee's is a dine-in-only wood-fired pizzeria where long-fermented dough, carefully sourced toppings, and a deep vegan menu make it one of Greenpoint’s most studied pizza rooms. Locals and visiting pizza obsessives line up for pies like the Hellboy and Regina that balance char, chew, and sauce in a cozy, brick-lined space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hellboy Pizza, Regina Pizza, Vegan Greenpointer
What Makes it Special: Dine-in-only wood-fired pies with cult-favorite signatures and a serious vegan section.
8.8
A legendary Brooklyn institution known for its hand-crafted pies and authentic Italian flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, Sicilian Pizza, Margarita Pizza
What Makes it Special: A Brooklyn institution with hand-crafted pizza that locals rave about.
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.
8.8
Heritage Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar brings a polished, Mediterranean-leaning menu of ancient-grain breads, wood-fired pizzas, and mezze to a handsome dining room just off Bryant Park. Opened in 2023 by restaurateur Lou Ramirez, it draws theatergoers, office diners, and locals for everything from happy hour to late-night olive oil cake.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mediterranean Mezze Platter, Ancient Grain Margherita Pizza, Olive Oil Cake
What Makes it Special: Ancient-grain breads and Mediterranean-inspired pizzas served in a stylish Bryant Park dining 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
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Hidden Gems Heaven
Florence-born ownership brings Italian precision to the quintessential New York slice. The blistered, airy crust from long-fermented dough pairs with imported Italian ingredients, while the burrata-topped slices have become social media icons. Lines wrap around the block for good reason.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata & Prosciutto Slice, Classic Margherita, Tartufo Pizza
What Makes it Special: Thin Roman-style crust with premium Italian imports redefines the NY slice
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.
#11
Scarr's Pizza
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.
#12
Celeste
8.7
Celeste’s classic New York–style pies are complemented by a broad Italian menu, drawing neighborhood crowds for both pizza and pasta. With over 3,000 reviews and a consistently high rating, it’s a reliable choice for a casual dinner on the Upper West Side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, White Truffle Mushroom Pizza, Sicilian Square Slice
What Makes it Special: Broad Italian‑and‑pizza menu with standout pies.
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.
#14
Joe's Pizza
8.7
A classic NYC pizza joint, Joe's serves up delicious, foldable slices with a variety of toppings that families love.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Eggplant Parmesan Pizza
What Makes it Special: Famous for its foldable pizza slices, perfect for a casual bite.
8.7
A benchmark Neapolitan pizzeria in FiDi, Kesté turns out blistered, chewy-crusted pies from a wood-fired oven with a long track record of strong reviews. It’s where pizza-focused diners detour for proper sit-down pies instead of just grabbing a late-night slice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Diavola (spicy salami) pizza, Prosciutto and arugula pizza
What Makes it Special: Serious Neapolitan pies with long-running critical and crowd validation.
8.7
A nearly century-old Gravesend institution known for upside-down Sicilian square pies, red-sauce Italian classics, and rainbow spumoni. Crowds, picnic tables, and high-volume service make it more of a lively, destination pizzeria than a quiet sit-down trattoria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian square pizza, Regular cheese slice, Rainbow spumoni
What Makes it Special: Decades-old Gravesend landmark for Sicilian square pies and spumoni.
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.
#18
Motorino Pizza
8.7
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Motorino’s Upper West Side outpost serves Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pies near the Museum of Natural History, making it an easy sit-down choice for families who care about crust. The compact room runs busy but stays relaxed enough for kids, with friendly service and a menu of familiar toppings alongside their famous Brussels sprouts pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts and pancetta pizza, Soppressata piccante pizza
What Makes it Special: Serious Neapolitan pizza in a kid-welcoming, museum-adjacent setting.
#19
Norma
8.7
Norma’s Murray Hill outpost leans into Sicilian comfort cooking, from arancini and panelle to richly sauced pasta alla Norma and pan-style pizzas. The cozy room and attentive staff make it a go-to for lingering dinners that feel more like a trattoria in Catania than a Third Avenue address.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arancini Siciliani, Pasta alla Norma, Rianata Sicilian Pan Pizza
What Makes it Special: Sicilian-focused trattoria known for arancini, pasta alla Norma and warm hospitality.
#20
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.
#21
Pizzana
8.7
Modern, upscale pizzeria serving artisanal pizzas with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Cacio e Pepe Pizza, Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pizza
What Makes it Special: Innovative, upscale pizzas with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
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.
8.7
The Domino Park outpost of Roberta’s runs wood-fired pies like the Bee Sting and Famous Original alongside pastas and a full bar in a polished, river-adjacent room. It’s where locals fold destination-level pizza into a broader night out on the Williamsburg waterfront.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bee Sting pizza, Famous Original pizza, Margherita pizza
What Makes it Special: Domino Park outpost of Roberta’s where wood-fired pies meet river views and a broader menu.
#24
Rubirosa
8.7
This NoLita institution from the Pappalardo family serves thin-crust pizza using a recipe from their Staten Island original, Joe & Pat's. The signature Tie-Dye pie swirled with vodka sauce and pesto tableside has achieved iconic status, but the handmade pastas like carbonara and cavatelli are equally impressive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tie-Dye Pizza, Vodka Pie, Carbonara
What Makes it Special: Multi-generational family pizza recipe that bridges old and new Little Italy
8.7
San Matteo Pizza & Espresso Bar is a narrow Yorkville spot specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pies, panuozzo sandwiches, and an Italian-leaning wine and espresso program. Locals use it for serious pizza with charred, elastic crusts and rich toppings that feel closer to Salerno than a standard New York slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regina Margherita pizza, Diavola pizza, Panuozzo sandwich
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and panuozzo served in a compact Italian wine-and-espresso bar.
8.7
Sottocasa Harlem is a wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria opened in 2016, known for leopard-spotted pies baked in a tiled oven and a tight list of Italian wines. Locals use it for sit-down pizza nights where charred crusts, quality toppings, and a cozy brick-walled room feel more like a trattoria than a slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto Crudo pie, Nutella dessert pizza
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired Neapolitan pies with real Italian ingredients in a cozy Harlem townhouse space.
#27
Abaita
8.6
Abaita is a kosher Italian spot in Midtown East where a wood-fired oven turns out Neapolitan-style pies alongside pastas and seasonal small plates. The pizzas lean on high-quality dairy and vegetables rather than meat, making it a go-to for kosher diners and anyone craving lighter, well-crafted pies in a polished yet relaxed room. It works equally well for dates, business meals, or lingering dinners with friends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Mushroom pizza with wild mushrooms and parmigiano, Artichoke pizza with bechamel and mozzarella
What Makes it Special: Kosher Italian restaurant with a serious wood-fired pizza program.
#28
Emily
8.6
A Clinton Hill original that earns its reputation on two lanes: Detroit-leaning pizza with a caramelized edge and a serious burger program that still feels restaurant-first. Go with a tight, shareable order and let the kitchen’s savory, browned-cheese strengths do the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Emmy Burger, Colony Pizza, Housemade Pretzel with Beer Cheese
What Makes it Special: A rare pizza-and-burger spot where both feel like signatures.
#29
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.
8.6
Detroit‑style and “grandma”-style pizzas with thick crusts and generous toppings, popular for group dinners near the theater district. The vibe is casual and hearty — a reliable pick for families wanting loads of pizza and comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Detroit‑style pepperoni pie, Grandma Sicilian slice, Le Big Matt burger (for non‑pizza appetite)
What Makes it Special: Unconventional Detroit‑style pizza and thick “grandma” slices near Broadway.
8.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Birthday & Celebration Central
Grimaldi's flagship under the bridge remains a classic New York stop for coal-fired pies with a crackling crust and tangy sauce. Tourists and longtime regulars pack the multi-level space for big family-style pizzas and old-school New York ambiance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional coal-fired Margherita pizza, Pepperoni pizza, Calzone with ricotta and mozzarella
What Makes it Special: Long-running coal-oven institution that helped put DUMBO pizza on the map.
#32
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.
#33
Joe's Pizza
8.6
A classic slice joint serving up no-frills, crispy, thin-crust pizza with fresh ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Margherita Pizza
What Makes it Special: Old-school slice joint that offers a crisp, classic New York slice.
8.6
The West Village outpost of L’Industrie brings Williamsburg’s cult slices—airy crust, creative toppings, and Italian-leaning combinations—to Christopher Street. It closes around 10pm, but functions as a pre- or early-late-night destination before drinks, with lines of pizza obsessives snaking past the counter all evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fig jam and bacon slice, New Yorker slice, Burrata-topped margherita slice
What Makes it Special: A destination slice shop where long-fermented dough and inventive toppings draw lines nightly.
#35
La Casa Bella
8.6
A neighborhood institution that balances old-school Italian-American comfort with a pizzeria rhythm, so you can do slices, pies, and sit-down plates in one stop. The best experience comes from leaning into their sauce-and-cheese strengths and treating pasta as the second act, not the whole plan.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka slice, Sicilian square slice, Chicken parm hero
What Makes it Special: Pizzeria-plus-Italian-kitchen versatility with reliable neighborhood execution.
#36
Louie's Pizza
8.6
A classic Elmhurst pizzeria that wins on square-slice craftsmanship—especially the grandma lane—where the crust stays crisp and the sauce stays balanced. It’s best as a focused slice mission: pick a square, add one specialty slice, and let the simplicity do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma slice, Sicilian slice, Fresh mozzarella pie
What Makes it Special: Grandma-style squares with a crisp crust and reliable sauce rhythm.
#37
Mano's Pizzeria
8.6
A counter-service pizzeria with a more craft-minded dough approach than most neighborhood spots, where the crust texture is the main reason to show up. Keep it simple and let the core bake do the work, then add one signature pie if you want heat and richness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Minucci pizza, Fulgieri pizza, Classic cheese slice
What Makes it Special: Dough-forward NY pizza with standout crust texture and focused topping builds.
8.6
Roman-style al taglio slabs, long-fermented dough, and imported toppings make My Pie the most distinctive slice in this part of Midtown East. Lines move quickly at the narrow counter, and regulars come for crisp, airy squares that eat more like artisanal focaccia than standard New York slices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Oil and Mushroom slice, Grandma Nonnina square, Buffalo mozzarella Margherita
What Makes it Special: High-volume Roman-style pizza with crackly, airy slabs and serious topping work.
8.6
A Forest Hills destination for brick-oven thin crust that rewards ordering a focused pie (or two) and letting the char and sauce balance do the work. It’s built for sit-down pacing—salads and classic Italian starters land best when you keep the table tight and pizza-forward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Old Fashioned Pie (thin crust), White Pie, Calzone
What Makes it Special: Brick-oven thin crust that stays crisp, balanced, and pie-worthy at scale.
#40
Patsy’s Pizzeria
8.6
Patsy’s Pizzeria on 60th brings the brand’s historic coal-oven style to Lenox Hill, serving thin-crust pies and classic Italian starters in a full-service setting. It isn’t a 3am slice joint, but for later dinners and lingering pizza-focused nights, it’s one of the most established options in 10022.
Must-Try Dishes:
Old Fashioned Margherita Pizza, White Pie, Baked Clams
What Makes it Special: Coal-oven style pies from a long-running New York pizzeria group in a comfortable sit-down space.
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.
#42
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.
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Vezzo has anchored Murray Hill’s pizza scene since 2006 with ultra-thin, cracker-crust pies baked to a shattering crisp. The crowded dining room and long-running popularity are driven by a wide roster of toppings that skew indulgent—think truffle, spicy sausage, and layered veggie combinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shroomtown thin-crust pie with mushrooms and truffle oil, Margherita thin-crust pizza, Murray Hill pie with sausage and peppers
What Makes it Special: Long-running Murray Hill standby for ultra-thin, crispy pies with big toppings.
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.
#45
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
#48
Pizzeria Uno
8.5
This cozy pizzeria is a family favorite with hearty, deep-dish pies perfect for casual family dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep Dish Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Garlic Knots
What Makes it Special: Known for its iconic deep-dish pizza and hearty portions.
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.
8.5
This tiny Sutton Place shop is known for meticulous classic slices and the ticketed DoughDici pan pizza, which has drawn national press. Seating is limited, but the attention to dough, sauce, and toppings makes it a destination-level stop for serious pizza fans.
Must-Try Dishes:
DoughDici pan pizza, Spinach dip slice, Classic grandma slice
What Makes it Special: Cult-favorite DoughDici pan pie and elevated classic slices in a tiny shop.