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Best Family Friendly Favorites Pizza Restaurants in Murray Hill

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Norma
Sicilian-focused trattoria known for arancini, pasta alla Norma and warm hospitality.

Notable Picks

8.7
$$ Murray Hill Italian, Pizza
Norma’s Murray Hill outpost leans into Sicilian comfort cooking, from arancini and panelle to richly sauced pasta alla Norma and pan-style pizzas. The cozy room and attentive staff make it a go-to for lingering dinners that feel more like a trattoria in Catania than a Third Avenue address.
Must-Try Dishes: Arancini Siciliani, Pasta alla Norma, Rianata Sicilian Pan Pizza
What makes it special: Sicilian-focused trattoria known for arancini, pasta alla Norma and warm hospitality.
$ Murray Hill Pizza, Italian
Vezzo has anchored Murray Hill’s pizza scene since 2006 with ultra-thin, cracker-crust pies baked to a shattering crisp. The crowded dining room and long-running popularity are driven by a wide roster of toppings that skew indulgent—think truffle, spicy sausage, and layered veggie combinations.
Must-Try Dishes: Shroomtown thin-crust pie with mushrooms and truffle oil, Margherita thin-crust pizza, Murray Hill pie with sausage and peppers
What makes it special: Long-running Murray Hill standby for ultra-thin, crispy pies with big toppings.
$$ Murray Hill Pizza
Libretto's is a neighborhood pizzeria and Italian spot in Murray Hill balancing slices, whole pies, and red-sauce classics. It functions as an all-purpose option where residents grab a quick slice at the counter or sit down for bigger New Yorker-style pies and chicken parms.
Must-Try Dishes: Grandma square pie, New Yorker pie with pepperoni and sausage, Vodka slice with fresh mozzarella
What makes it special: Neighborhood standby offering both New York slices and full Italian dinners under one roof.

Worthy Picks

$ Murray Hill Pizza
NYC Pizza Kitchen in Kips Bay is a sit-down and takeout shop with a broad New York–style pizza menu plus slices, stromboli, and pastas. It fills the role of a reliable neighborhood option where you can order a straightforward pie, try thicker Sicilian squares, or tack on a salad and wings.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita pie, Sicilian square pizza, BBQ chicken pizza
What makes it special: Neighborhood pizza shop balancing classic pies, Sicilian slices, and a fuller Italian menu.