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Best Pizza Restaurants in Forest Hills

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Nick's Pizza - Forest Hills
Brick-oven thin crust that stays crisp, balanced, and pie-worthy at scale.

Notable Picks

$$ Forest Hills Pizza
A Forest Hills destination for brick-oven thin crust that rewards ordering a focused pie (or two) and letting the char and sauce balance do the work. It’s built for sit-down pacing—salads and classic Italian starters land best when you keep the table tight and pizza-forward.
Must-Try Dishes: Old Fashioned Pie (thin crust), White Pie, Calzone
What makes it special: Brick-oven thin crust that stays crisp, balanced, and pie-worthy at scale.
$$ Forest Hills Pizza
A modern Austin Street slice-and-pie shop that leans into higher-quality builds without turning precious. It’s strongest when you order like a regular: one signature pie or a couple standout slices, then keep the rest of the order minimal so crust and cheese stay crisp.
Must-Try Dishes: NY 2.0, Margherita, Truffle & Mushroom slice
What makes it special: Signature pies that feel upgraded while still working as a slice stop.

Worthy Picks

$ Forest Hills Pizza
A classic neighborhood slice shop where the smart order is targeted: one standout specialty slice and one simple baseline slice for comparison. It’s best as a quick hit—grab, go, and avoid turning it into a complicated multi-item order.
Must-Try Dishes: Grandma Pizza, Pizza Bianca, Penne Alla Vodka Pizza
What makes it special: Old-school slice utility with a few strong specialty options.
$ Forest Hills Pizza
A neighborhood pizzeria that works best when you keep expectations in the NYC-slice lane: solid classics, fast turnaround, and a reliable stop when you want pizza without fuss. Go for the simplest slices and judge it on crust, sauce, and heat—not novelty.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Sicilian slice
What makes it special: A dependable local slice shop that keeps the basics moving.
$ Forest Hills Pizza
A straightforward neighborhood pizzeria that delivers best when you order in the classic New York register: a couple of slices or a simple pie, no detours. It’s built for families and locals who want consistent comfort over trend-driven toppings.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Sicilian slice
What makes it special: Classic neighborhood pizza execution built for repeat, no-drama orders.