ZipPicks Awards
Best Late Night Pizza in Upper East Side
Master Critic Review
Uncle Vinny's Pizza
7.9
Uncle Vinny’s is a newer mom-and-pop shop on First Avenue that has quickly become a go-to for grandma slices, late-night pies, and a broader menu of pastas and wings. With hours that regularly run past midnight and later on weekends, it fills the gap between old-line slice joints and newer comfort-focused spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma Pizza Slice, Grandma Pesto Pizza, Thin-Crust Neapolitan Pie
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Mom-and-pop late-night shop built around strong grandma slices.
Who should go: Night-shift workers and locals wanting hearty slices after midnight.
When to visit: Thursday through Saturday after midnight for true late-night service.
What to order: Grandma slice, grandma pesto square, thin-crust Neapolitan pie.
Insider tip: If they’re close to closing, ask what’s freshest from the last pies out.