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Best Pizza Restaurants in Midtown-Times Square

8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Heritage Grand Bakery
Ancient-grain breads and Mediterranean-inspired pizzas served in a stylish Bryant Park dining room.

Notable Picks

$$ Midtown-Times Square Mediterranean, Bakery
Heritage Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar brings a polished, Mediterranean-leaning menu of ancient-grain breads, wood-fired pizzas, and mezze to a handsome dining room just off Bryant Park. Opened in 2023 by restaurateur Lou Ramirez, it draws theatergoers, office diners, and locals for everything from happy hour to late-night olive oil cake.
Must-Try Dishes: Mediterranean Mezze Platter, Ancient Grain Margherita Pizza, Olive Oil Cake
What makes it special: Ancient-grain breads and Mediterranean-inspired pizzas served in a stylish Bryant Park dining room.
$ Midtown-Times Square Pizza
A high-volume Times Square slice counter that still delivers the fundamentals: thin, well-browned crust, clean tomato-sweet sauce, and fast handoffs even when the line wraps. It’s built for late-night utility—grab a classic slice, eat immediately, and keep moving.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, White slice
What makes it special: A classic NYC slice built to hold up under massive late-night volume.
$$$ Midtown-Times Square Pizza
Old-school coal-oven institution near Carnegie Hall turning out char-kissed, thin-crust pies with a crisp snap. It’s dependable for families who want a sit-down Midtown meal with classic Italian sides.
Must-Try Dishes: Coal Oven Margherita, Pepperoni Pie, Chicken Parmigiana
What makes it special: Coal-oven technique delivers that smoky Midtown classic.
$$ Midtown-Times Square Pizza
Classic New York‑style pies with generous slices and take‑out friendly service, favored by locals and theater‑goers alike. It delivers consistent, affordable pizza without the frills — a dependable staple for casual family meals downtown.
Must-Try Dishes: Large cheese slice, Pepperoni pie, Stromboli
What makes it special: Old‑school NY‑style slices and pies at consistent quality and low price.
$$$$ Midtown-Times Square Pizza
Uncle Paul’s Pizza is a busy corner operation by Grand Central offering by-the-slice pies, full pizzas, wings, pastas, and cold beer. It’s a step up from bare-bones slice counters, with plenty of indoor seating and a menu that works for casual lunches, game-watching, or informal group dinners. Regulars value it for hearty portions, reliable delivery, and broad topping options.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheese or pepperoni pizza by the slice, Specialty pies like BBQ chicken or white pizza, Uncle Paul’s Buffalo wings
What makes it special: Lively Grand Central–area pizzeria with a full menu and beer-friendly atmosphere.

Worthy Picks

$ Midtown-Times Square Pizza
A no‑frills slice shop known for cheap, quick pizza slices — ideal for a budget‑friendly, casual family meal near 48th Street. It’s not fancy, but consistent for straightforward pizza when you want convenience and value.
Must-Try Dishes: Plain cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Veggie slice
What makes it special: Budget‑priced slices for quick meals near Times Square.
Midtown-Times Square Pizza
A broad-menu Midtown pizzeria that’s strongest when you treat it as a classic pie-and-slice shop with a few crowd-pleaser styles. The win here is convenience and range—pick one signature slice style, add one square option, and avoid over-ordering from the huge menu.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita pie, Grandma pie, Spicy chicken vodka slice
What makes it special: A late-hours Midtown pizza shop with lots of styles to choose from.
$ Midtown-Times Square Pizza
A compact Midtown slice counter steps from Rockefeller Center, popular for fast, no-frills pies. The Sicilian options and hearty topping combos make it an easy family stop between sightseeing.
Must-Try Dishes: Buffalo Chicken Slice, Sicilian Pepperoni Slice, Regular Cheese Slice
What makes it special: Reliable Midtown slices with strong Sicilian tray lineup.