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Eat & Drink

Pizza in NYC

It’s official. By our reckoning, New York City is the pizza capital of the world.

Want to know where to find the best versions of NYC's signature dish, where old-school classics live on and who’s in the new guard? How about what pizza tours will fill you in on the different styles and show you real-deal spots? You’ve come to the right place for your slice of the pie.

THE LOCAL PIZZA SCENE

Find stories and personal picks celebrating NYC's beloved food.

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Best Pizza Slices

Who makes the best slice of pizza in the five boroughs? Read an expert’s roundup of New York City pizzerias to find out.

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Meet the Woman Behind This Brooklyn Bar & Pizza Spot

The owner of Greenpoint's the Esters talks pizza science, her bar's evolution and her philosophy on life.

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Staff Picks: Pizza Places in NYC

Our team recommends its top spots—from local classics to wine bars turning out serious pies—as well as their preferred orders.

CLASSIC NYC PIZZERIAS

Some of the oldest pizza spots in the States are sprinkled across the five boroughs.

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Nolita

Lombardi’s Pizza

New York is nothing without its pizza, and pizza in New York started at Lombardi's.

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Elm Park

Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern

One of Staten Island's most popular pizza spots consistently makes "best of" lists.

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East Harlem

Patsy’s Pizzeria

Patsy Lancieri opened the City’s first pizzeria restaurant up in East Harlem in 1933. The old-world pies, baked in coal ovens, have kept people coming ever since.

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Fordham

Pugsley Pizza

This casual pizzeria is perfect for groups and late-night food.

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Bensonhurst

J & V Pizzeria

Founded in 1950, this Bensonhurst pizza joint is literally a neighborhood institution, and the first place in the area to sell pizza by the slice.

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Castleton Corners

Joe & Pat's

A thin, crispy slice is the signature of this beloved Staten Island pizza institution, known for its vodka pie.

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Cobble Hill

Sam’s Restaurant

A Brooklyn red sauce restaurant famed for its old-school style and pizza too.

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West Village

John's of Bleecker Street

John's Pizzeria opened in 1929 and still maintains its original location.

NYC PIZZA TOURS

Looking for guidance? Join the experts to find your next slice.

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Attractions & Tours
New York City

Bob's Pizza Tour

Bob's Pizza Tour is the perfect way to experience the best of New York City's pizza scene.

FROM OUR PIZZA ARCHIVES

Learn what makes a New York–style pizza, and much more.

Totonno's Pizzeria. Photo: Julienne Schaer
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What Is New York City Pizza?

Everything you ever wanted to know about the semi-official food of New York City.

Franny's. Photo: Julienne Schaer
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Types of NYC Pizza

Here's our guide to the major variations of NYC pizza.