Best Late Night Legends Pizza Restaurants in Lower East Side
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Scarr's Pizza
Slice-shop nostalgia backed by serious grain and ingredient work.
Notable Picks
8.8
Scarr’s is a Lower East Side slice shop with old-school looks and new-school craft, milling some of its own flour and topping pies with carefully sourced ingredients. Lines move steadily for classic rounds, Sicilian squares, and a small menu of sides that make it a destination for both locals and pizza pilgrims.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni slice, Sicilian square slice, Vegan Caesar salad
What makes it special: Slice-shop nostalgia backed by serious grain and ingredient work.
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Thin‑crust NYC‑style pizza with inventive options like vodka‑sauce pepperoni and hot honey, popular for late‑night slices and delivery. Locals and visitors stop in for reliably good pies and a simple, unpretentious vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka pepperoni pizza, Hot‑honey pepperoni slice, Classic cheese slice
What makes it special: Late‑night, vodka‑sauce pepperoni slices that win cult favorite status.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A no‑frills slice shop with flexible options and a variety of toppings, good for a casual, budget‑friendly pie or slice. Known among locals for its convenience and simple, solid pizza by the slice or pie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Classic pepperoni slice, Margherita slice
What makes it special: Accessible slice‑by‑slice pizza at reasonable prices and relaxed pace.