Where to find the best pizza in New York City

What is it? Frank Tuttolomondo's Upper West Side and West Village eateries showcase pizzas the way he likes to eat them. And now, we like them too.

Why we love it: Frank Tuttolomondo doesn't necessarily subscribe to a certain pizza style, though his foldable triangle slices can easily fit in the New York category, while his caramelized squares mirror that of a Detroit pie. But instead of wasting time putting your thumb on it, we say spend time putting your mouth on it. The Angry Nonna with the trifecta of hot soppressata, Calabrian chili oil and hot honey is always an easy add to the slice box, as is the Cacio E Pepe with a snow storm of Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Time Out tip: If you somehow arrived and didn't want a pizza, Mama's can also feed you a two-fisted sandwich such as the Chicken Alla Vodka that quite literally drips with sauce. 

Address: 323-325 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014; 2750 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

What is it? Established by Tuscany native Massimo Laveglia, L'Industrie arrived on the scene with wood-fired pies, sandwiches and gelato back in 2017.

Why we love it: Is there always a line at L'Industrie? All signs point to yes. But will you be wholly satisfied with your spoils at the end of the rainbow? Also yes. If you aren't the type that adheres to lines, try to plan a visit closer to opening hours. That way, you'll find a slightly shorter wait time, getting you that much closer to L'Industrie's blistered, shattery slices fashioned with prosciutto di parma and dollops of creamy Burrata.

Time Out tip: There is a little more elbow room at the West Village spot, if hunching over standing tables with your slices and drizzling them copiously in chili oil sounds ideal. 

Address: 254 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 104 Christopher St New York, New York 10014

What is it? Edging on 20 years of service, this Carroll Garden pizzeria still draws the masses, all lining up for a taste of simple pies and calzones from “accidental pizzalo” Mark Iacono. 

Why we love it: Even if this wasn't one of Beyoncé's favorite pizzerias, we would love it all the same. Don't get us wrong, there is something to be said about the pain that is the no-reservation, perpetual line-up just to get your name on the list. But if you decide to commit to the bit, any slight you might feel will most likely melt once you make it inside the charming scene, what with its flickering candles and flour-coated chefs rolling out dough via wine bottles. Settle in, pop open whatever bottle you happened to bring (the spot is BYOB) and soon a table-sized, fire-charred pizza with bright tomato sauce and fronds of basil will arrive, certainly making it worth your while.

Time Out tip: You can also order a pie to go by calling the restaurant the day of, but only after 4pm or in person. Remember, the entire operation is cash-only.

Address: 575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Opening hours: Mon, Wed–Sun 5–11pm

What is it? Bushwick's beloved pizzeria has been churning out sourdough pies and natty wines for over a decade.  

Why we love it: Did you know Ops was initially intended to be a wine bar? But then people caught wind of Mike Fadem's sourdough-tinged and puffed pies and the rest, as they say, is history. Ops keeps it relatively simple, but that's a good thing, as spongy focaccia comes from the same oven as the pizza and the shareable salad, bursting with red endive and green lettuce fronds, is tossed with just the right amount of herby dressing. But of course, you come Ops for the pie. The Rojo is draped with so much mortadella, you needn't order a salami plate. The Cicero also follows in the more is more category, its toppings adequately described as: "many onions." 

Time Out tip: For even more pies, the new Ops in the East Village does sourdough pies with the addition of St. Louis, tavern-style pizzas grabbed straight from Fadem's childhood. 

Address: 346 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237; 176 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

What is it? Home to one of the best slices in the world, Scarr's Pizza goes above and beyond the average cheese thanks to certified pizzaolo Scarr Pimentel. 

Why we love it: Before the oven, the toppings and the kneading, Pimentel starts with the flour. Personally milling his grain in the basement, Pimentel's resulting pizzas are slightly tangy and airy, but can simultaneously hold its match when it comes to toppings. Which it does, as the Hot Boi brings the heat with pepperoni rounds, jalapeños and a nice drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey. And if you have a chance to sit and enjoy it, take to the back room that reads like a retro 80s-style basement with natty wines and a single arcade game. 

Time Out tip: If you want to sit inside, ask the waiter beyond the glass case first before ordering. If you mix up those rules, you'll have to take your box of za' and park it outside.

Address: 35 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

Opening hours: Sun–Thu noon–11pm; Fri, Sat noon–1am

What is it? Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo's handle on good slice led to a fully-fledged restaurant where long fermented pies serve as the star. 

Why we love it: If it is good enough for master pizzaolo Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco, it is good enough for us (and we hope it should be—Bianco did consult on the original slice shop after all). But seriously, the intro of F&F Restaurant and Bar is a nice add to the Frank-osphere, as the restaurant gives us that same high quality pizza but in full pie form, cooked with same bouncy clams and sweetened Nardello peppers, couched in a homey environment that's an easy sell for the parents or date night. And with bigger digs comes even more by way of lemon-y shrimp pastas and wonderfully burnt Basque cheesecakes. 

Time Out tip: The previous iteration of the space functioned as a wine and tapas bar, Frank's Wine Bar. Thankfully, the affinity for wines carried over with plenty of natty selections by the glass or bottle. Ask your server which one pairs best with your pie.

Address: 465 Court St, Brooklyn, 11231

Opening hours: Wed, Thu 5–10pm; Fri, Sat 2–11pm; Sun 2–9pm

What is it? Formerly an impossible to get into hipster haven, Roberta's pizza is now sold frozen in your grocer's freezer and has wood-fired ovens on and burning in Nashville and Los Angeles. 

Why we love it: Nearing its 20-year mark, it would be easy to say "I remember the days when Roberta's was good." But we don't have to say that—Roberta's is still good, and quirky, and has the whole punk vibe going that reads as authentic as opposed to overwraught. The Bee Sting that basically started the whole hot honey trend on pizzas is still in rotation, but seasonal additions like the Lucky Pierre (squash blossom, straciatella and anchovy) should find room on the table. 

Time Out tip: The Fire & Ice appetizer with creamy, stringy stracciatella and chunks of 'ndjua was so good they made it a slice. Find it at their fast-casual slice shop, R Slice, at Penn Station. 

Address: 261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206; 6 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249; One Penn Plaza, Plaza 33 East, New York, NY 10119

What is it? A pioneer of pizza made the Neopolitan way, Anthony Mangieri's pies have reached critical acclaim. 

Why we love it: Anthony Mangieri has been known to be a little obsessed when it comes to his dough. In fact, to this day, Mangieri still personally kneads and works each dough ball for service, and the restaurant does not open if he is not on site. But it is this attention to detail, married with the best Italian ingredients around, that has earned his restaurant the title of best pizza in the world in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Expect simplistic naturally leavened, blistered pies, moderately dressed with Buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes and salt from Sicily.

Time Out tip: With the restaurant only open three days a week, tables here are extremely hard to come by. So set an alarm and keep your thumb ready for a reservation via Opentable, which opens up two weeks in advance at 9am. 

Address: 175 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

Opening hours: Thu–Sat 5–9:30pm

What is it? A well-liked celebrity hang out it may be, Rubirosa's got sauce in it's veins, with family ties to Staten Island institution, Joe & Pat's.

Why we love it: The namesake pie, the Rubirosa Supreme, features a salty-sweet medley of hand-cut spicy pepperoni, diced basil and mini meatballs atop a firm crust that's both strong enough to withstand the weight of the ingredients and soft enough to fold like you mean it. Their most famous pie, the “tie-dye,” is an excellent vehicle for sauce, which there is a lot of it, as both vodka sauce and pesto are swirled on top.

Time Out tip: Rubirosa has an entire offering of vegan, nut-free and gluten-free dishes, making it ideal for anyone with dietary restrictions.

Address: 235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012

Opening hours: Daily 11am–11pm

What is it? A former autoshop turned pizzeria in Clinton Hill that's been feeding the neighborhood for a decade plus running.

Why we love it: This Clinton Hill eatery still retains the autoshop facade it once was, with tools and old-timey signage scattered about. But once you sit down, you'll see that this place trades car parts for pizza parts. Tinkering with topping combos for more than a decade, Justin Bazdarich's wood-fired pies mix pastrami and kraut and pair bechamel with meatballs. The Truffle Shuffle, freckled with hot soppressata and pepperoni cups, doused in a rich truffle ranch, has been our fixtation pizza from the start. Balance it out with stuffed peppers or a green salad, but just take note—it too will be showered with cheese.

Time Out tip: If you are in the neighborhood between the hours of noon and 4pm, you can get the two-course lunch deal for just $20. It comes with your choice of app—a small Caesar salad, beets and ricotta or stuffed peppers—next to any pizza of your choosing. 

Address: 376 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Opening hours: Daily Mon-Sun noon–10pm 

What is it? Unique to New York (well, except for the locations in Florida, Michigan and Massachusetts), this is the slice people think of when they think of a New York slice. 

Why we love it: If you've been in New York longer than a few hours, chances are, you've made it to Joe's Pizza. And that's because Joe's is there when you need it most. Spilling out of a late night movie at the IFC Center? The original Joe's is around the corner. Trying to soak up that questionable shot you took at the bar? Joe's is there. Girlfriend broke up with you? Joe is here to pick up the pieces. Simply put, Joe's Pizza is always ready to feed you a solid, almost cinematically cheesy slice when the time calls.

Time Out tip: The FiDi location commonly sports a line of tourists down the block. Avoid it if you can. 

Address: 216 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249; 124 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038; 150 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

What is it? A throwback slice shop that stays open well into the night. Don't be too shocked if you see owner Paul Giannone walk through the doors. 

Why we love it: Where the original Paulie Gee's leaves a little mystery, this one's conceit is right in the name: slices! Nab a cheese, pepperoni or popular Freddy Prince (fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, Pecorino-Romano and a sesame seed bottom), and nab a stool in the 1970s-style shop. 

Time Out tip: Paulie's stays open well into the night and has plenty of seating, making for an easy last stop after a speed run of some of Greenpoint's best bars.

Address: 110 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri, Sat 11:30am–1am

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What is it? First opened in 2018, Cuts & Slices is known to grow lines out the door for fantastic varieties that only last a little while. 

Why we love it: Before you read oxtail, Alfredo and shrimp on a slice as a gimmick, I implore you to take a listen. Let's take the most popular cut: The Sweet Chili Oxtail. Here, owner Randy McLaren leans on his Trinidadian roots, slow-cooking and marinating the meat for over eight hours before piling it high on the slice. What bites so tender and unctuous served up on a delightfully cheesy base, you too will be telling your friends to, "Pull up beloved!" 

Time Out tip: Limited-time drops in the appetizer section include fried eggrolls that break open with curry oxtail and jerk chicken. 

Address: 93 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233; 205-01 Linden Blvd Store B, Queens, NY 11412; 321 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002

Opening hours: Varies by location

What is it? Adrien Gallo's underground operation includes a coffee shop, a bar and a pizzeria so good it may just make you miss your train.

Why we love it: Beyond the immediate cool factor of a pizzeria hidden inside a subway station, the pizza here is actually good as Ed Carew (formerly of Gramercy Tavern and Eleven Madison Park) uses a three-day fermented dough as a base, that puffs and chars, all of it topped with finds fresh from the surrounding markets. The Hell Pie is one of the better options with smoked mozarella cheese, hot soppressata and pepperonis and a crush of calabrian chillies. 

Time Out tip: If you find yourself next door at their sister bar, Nothing Really Matters, you can also order a pizza straight from the restaurant.

Address: 210 W 50th St Concourse #1, New York, 10019

Opening hours: Tue–Fri 5pm–midnight; Sat 4pm–midnight; Sun 4–10pm

What is it? A beloved Bed-Stuy trattoria that has a knack for wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizzas.  

Why we love it: Named for a character in the film 8 1/2, Saraghina's pizza is at least a nine. Mingle your Coppa & Carciofi (mozzarella, hot coppa, roasted spicy artichokes and basil) with wine by the liter; an option there ought to be more of in this town. 

Time Out tip: Tuesdays are hard. Spritzes are easy. Every Tuesday, the restaurant brings out its spritz tower special, a mix and match of its favorite combo of bubbles and bitters for $80. If you are riding solo or don't feel like figuring out that bill by the end of it, you can always order one for just $12. Catch it from 5 to 630pm. 

Address: 350 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 5–10pm; Sat, Sun 10am–10pm

What is it? A Detroit-style pizzeria (yes, New Yorkers have room in their heart for variety) with three locations in the city. 

Why we love it: Ace’s Detroit-style pies always have a place in the city and in our stomachs. These caramelized square slices come topped with the likes of pickled jalapenos, meatballs and the good pepperoni cups that curl in the oven. The Williamsburg location looks like our ideal retro basement, and yours, too, if you have an affinity for wood paneling and Super Mario Bros on the screens.

Time Out tip: The wings are pretty solid here too, crispy fried and tossed in Nashville hot or Carolina gold sauces. 

Address: 637 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 30 Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10112; 28-17 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101  

What is it? A pushcart turned a three-in-one institution in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

Why we love it: A pizzeria that has stood the test of time? L&B Spumoni Gardens. And while many would be fine to rest on that 86-year run alone, the storied neighborhood legend continues to stay relevant, recently receiving the designation of "Best Slice in all of New York State" from the Food Network. What slice, you may be asking? The Sicilian, of course, layered cheese first, encased in a ladle of sweet tomato sauce and covered with a blanket of Parmesan. Oh, and the housemade spumoni is most excellent as well. 

Time Out tip: There is an offshoot in Dumbo that finally landed, but we personally like the OG better, thanks to the outdoor patio. Cause there is nothing like a grandma slices alfresco. 

Address: 2725 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223; 46 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

What is it? A warm and homey Bronx eatery—that legit looks like someone's home—has churned out some of the area's most beloved pies. 

Why we love it: Louie & Ernie's facade is as iconic as any pizza shop in town; a true haven for slice lovers and pie devotees. Don't just take our word for it, as the pizzeria was named the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in New York just this year. Snack on the former while you wait for the latter, and grab a frozen pepperoni for a rainy day. 

Time Out tip: The neighborhood favorite has to go to the fennel-laced sausage pie. Keeping it local, the pizzeria sources its porky topping from S&D Pork Store down the block. 

Address: 1300 Crosby Ave, Bronx, NY 10461

Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11am–8pm; Fri–Sun 11am–8:30pm

What is it? A thin-crust pizza haven with roots in Staten Island that has since sprung up in Manhattan and New Jersey. 

Why we love it: Denino's has been a pizza stalwart on Staten Island for more than eight decades. Travel back in time by way of your own chosen toppings, or via an M.O.R., with meatballs, fresh onions and ricotta. 

Time Out tip: They are known for their Clam Pie. It is kind of a required order. 

Address: 524 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302;  93 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 11am–11pm; Fri, Sat 11am–midnight

What is it? A Staten Island favorite had been preparing pies since 1960. 

Why we love it: Staten Islanders know that when it is time for a good slice, it is time to visit Joe & Pat's. Founded by two brothers fresh from Naples, the longstanding eatery is equally adept at tossing traditional toppings and spinning specialties, Joe and Pat’s Tri Pie being a crowd favorite. The lengthy menu of fried calamari, pasta, and chicken parm will please any unexpected non-pizza eaters at your party. 

Time Out tip: Joe and Pat's telltale cracker-thin crusts can also be found in the East Village, thanks to a 2018 expansion. 

Address: 1758 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314; 168 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri, Sat 11am–11pm