Best Pizza Restaurants in Little Italy

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.

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.

Famous for its thick, square slices and pepperoni, this slice joint keeps locals and tourists coming back late into the night.

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.

New York’s first pizzeria, Lombardi's offers classic coal-oven pies that are crispy, flavorful, and loved by late-night pizza seekers.

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.

A cozy Little Italy–edge spot where pizza feels like part of a broader late dinner plan—good for lingering with drinks, sharing a pie, and keeping the night moving without chaos. Best when you want comfort and conversation more than a “best slice” mission.

A newer SoHo entrant, Crazy Pizza combines ultra-thin Roman-style pies, tableside truffle shavings, and DJ-backed dough-spinning shows in a clubby dining room. Open late on weekends, it functions as both pizzeria and party, drawing fashion and nightlife crowds more than grab-and-go slice hunters.

Co-founded by a Bleecker Street Pizza veteran, this counter-service spot elevates the neighborhood slice with imported ingredients, house marinara, and properly aged mozzarella. The gluten-free options are legitimately good, and the late-night hours make it a go-to for after-hours pizza cravings.

A Little Italy slice stop that’s strongest when you order classic red-sauce-era combinations and keep the meal simple. It’s a reliable move for a quick pie-or-slice reset between neighborhood wandering and dinner plans.

A no-frills Canal Street slice counter that wins on price-to-satisfaction when the pies are moving fast. The best play is to keep it classic, eat immediately, and treat it like an efficient fuel stop rather than a destination sit-down.

A budget-slice stop that’s built for speed and convenience in a high-traffic pocket of Canal Street. Don’t overthink it—grab a hot slice, keep expectations calibrated to the price point, and treat it as a functional quick bite.

A Chinatown value-slice counter that’s best treated as a quick fix: grab a hot slice, keep the order simple, and move on. It’s a practical option when you want pizza in the neighborhood without committing to a full meal.