Best Late Night Pizza Restaurants in Upper West Side (Central)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Made In New York Pizza
Crisp-edged square slices with cupping pepperoni and balanced sauce.
Notable Picks
8.7
Made In New York Pizza on Amsterdam specializes in ultra-crisp square slices with cupping pepperoni and a balanced, slightly sweet sauce, plus classic round pies. Locals treat it as a modern UWS slice benchmark, especially for quick dinners and late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pepperoni square slice, Classic cheese slice, White square slice
What Makes it Special: Crisp-edged square slices with cupping pepperoni and balanced sauce.
8.3
Long‑standing Upper West Side pizzeria serving classic New York pies with a thin crust and balanced sauce, ideal for traditional pizza lovers even if not open ultra‑late.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain Cheese Pie, Sausage Pizza, Sicilian Square
What Makes it Special: Traditional NY thin‑crust pizza heritage
8.3
The Upper West Side outpost of Famous Original Ray's is a big, old-school counter with 1980s-era decor, a long line of pies, and late-night hours. It’s a dependable stop for oversized New York slices, garlic knots, and whole pies when you want classic flavors and lots of seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regular cheese slice, MVP specialty pizza, Sicilian square slice
What Makes it Special: Long-running, late-night slice institution with classic NYC counter energy.
Worthy Picks
#4
Saba's Pizza
7.9
Saba's Pizza is a kosher UWS staple turning out big, foldable slices, pies, and dairy-focused comfort like garlic knots and baked pastas. It’s more functional than fancy, but observant locals rely on it for quick, late-hours pizza and familiar flavors at accessible prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice, Grandma vodka slice, Margherita pie
What Makes it Special: Kosher slice shop serving classic New York pies deep into night.