Best Pizza Restaurants in East Harlem

Neighborhood slice shop just off Lexington that leans into thick-crust Harlem Square pies, loaded fries, and a broad slice lineup. Locals use it as a dependable, affordable spot for takeout pies, wings, and late-ish night cravings with friendlier service than the average slice joint.

Busy East Harlem counter spot with an unusually deep menu of classic and specialty pies, from grandma squares to buffalo chicken and penne vodka-topped options. It’s the move when you want delivery-friendly pizza with lots of topping choices rather than a bare-bones slice shop.

A sit-down-friendly pizzeria on Third Avenue where locals lean on both slices and red-sauce plates like penne vodka with chicken. It’s a reliable East Harlem choice when you want pizza plus a full Italian menu and comfortable seating instead of just grabbing a slice at the counter.

Long-running East Harlem slice shop dating back to the early 1960s, known for straightforward New York pies and quick counter service on a busy stretch of 116th Street. Regulars use it for cheap slices, whole pies, and a no-frills stop before or after errands in the neighborhood.

A newer Lexington Avenue spot in a former long-running pizza space, now built around grandma-style squares, stuffed-crust Sicilians, and a fuller Italian menu with salads, wings, and pastas. It’s best when you treat it like a sit-down pizzeria where you share a couple of specialty pies and a starter instead of just grabbing one basic slice.

Tiny Lexington Avenue shop focused on classic cheese slices at notably low prices, plus simple combos like two slices and a soda. It’s the move when you want a fast, cheap, hot slice near the 103rd Street–Lexington subway without overthinking toppings or atmosphere.