ZipPicks Awards
Best Cheap Pizza in Financial District
Master Critic Review
The Grotto Pizzeria & Ristorante
8.1
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Family-owned since the late 1960s, The Grotto runs as a full Italian restaurant that still behaves like a neighborhood pizzeria, with classic pies, slices, and red-sauce staples. FiDi regulars use it when they want a sit-down slice, a whole pie, or a basic pasta in a casual dining room instead of a stand-up counter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margarita Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza Slice, Grandma Pizza
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Long-running New Street restaurant that combines classic NY slices with full Italian plates.
Who should go: Groups wanting pies plus pastas in one casual spot.
When to visit: Weekday lunch or early dinner before commuter rush.
What to order: Margarita pie, Buffalo chicken slice, grandma pie.
Insider tip: If you’re doing slices, pair them with a basic side salad to turn it into a fuller, sit-down meal without spending much more.