Best Quick Bites Pizza Restaurants in Little Italy
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Prince Street Pizza
Legendary Sicilian squares with thick, caramelized crusts and overloaded toppings served from a standing-room-only Nolita slice shop.
Notable Picks
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.
8.7
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.
8.5
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.
8.3
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.
Worthy Picks
#5
Nolita Pizza
7.9
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.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka Pie, Gluten-Free Margherita, Pepperoni Slice
What Makes it Special: Quality slice shop with imported Italian ingredients and strong gluten-free game
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
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.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Four Cheese Slice
What Makes it Special: Straightforward Little Italy slicing that stays focused on the classics.
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
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.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Buffalo Chicken Slice
What Makes it Special: Ultra-low-cost slices that hit best fresh from the oven.
#8
Pizza Town
7.5
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.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Sicilian Slice
What Makes it Special: Fast, budget slices for Canal Street cravings.
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
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.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Veggie Slice
What Makes it Special: Simple, inexpensive slices in a Chinatown location.