Best Trendy Pizza Restaurants in Morningside Heights
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sottocasa Pizzeria - Harlem
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies with real Italian ingredients in a cozy Harlem townhouse space.
Notable Picks
8.7
Sottocasa Harlem is a wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria opened in 2016, known for leopard-spotted pies baked in a tiled oven and a tight list of Italian wines. Locals use it for sit-down pizza nights where charred crusts, quality toppings, and a cozy brick-walled room feel more like a trattoria than a slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto Crudo pie, Nutella dessert pizza
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired Neapolitan pies with real Italian ingredients in a cozy Harlem townhouse space.
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
Dado's Pizza and Taproom Harlem is a craft-focused pizzeria and beer bar founded by David Edelman, a Per Se alum, with thin pies, Sicilian squares, and a rotating tap list. The room runs more like a neighborhood bar than a classic slice shop, drawing groups for big-format pies, garlic sticks, and proper drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni slice, Vodka Sicilian pie, Garlic sticks
What Makes it Special: Chef-led pizza taproom where crisp round pies and Sicilian slices meet a serious craft-beer lineup.
A newer-feeling, late-running slice stop that’s best used as a “one specialty, one classic” play while the neighborhood’s options thin out. The crust has intention and the toppings skew a little more creative, so it’s a smart choice when you want late-night pizza that feels less generic.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom Slice, Corn Slice, Classic Pepperoni Slice
What Makes it Special: Late-night slices with more modern topping personality.