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Best Group Dining Gatherings Pizza Restaurants in Long Island City-Hunters Point

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Manetta's Ristorante
Wood-fired pizza and classic pastas in a true LIC local standby.

Notable Picks

$$ Long Island City-Hunters Point Italian, Pizza
A long-running neighborhood Italian spot where wood-fired pizza and hearty pastas anchor the menu. It’s the kind of place locals return to for familiar favorites, a comfortable room, and an easy dinner rhythm that works for groups or low-key dates.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita pizza, Eggplant parmigiana, Gnocchi
What makes it special: Wood-fired pizza and classic pastas in a true LIC local standby.
8.1
$$$ Long Island City-Hunters Point Pizza
A hotel-lobby pizzeria that works because the pies stay crisp and reliable, and the room is built for a low-friction hang. Treat it like a repeatable play: one red-sauce classic, one “topping” pie, and a small plate so the table has rhythm beyond slices.
Must-Try Dishes: Pepperoni pizza, Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts (shareable side)
What makes it special: Consistently crisp pies in an easy, group-friendly space.

Worthy Picks

$ Long Island City-Hunters Point Pizza, Italian
A straightforward neighborhood pizza-and-bar stop where the move is to order for coverage, not excess—one classic pie, one more aggressive topping pie, and a salad to reset. It’s the kind of place you use for an easy group meal when you want predictability and speed more than a destination moment.
Must-Try Dishes: Plain cheese slice/pie, Pepperoni pie, Caesar salad
What makes it special: Reliable neighborhood pizza with an easy bar-and-slice setup.