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A place · Restaurant · Upper East Side · on 1 of my list

Don Filippo.

Worth it, says Antonina. A quintessential New York pizzeria, Don Filippo has been an Upper East Side favorite for more than four decades.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best pizza on the Upper East Side
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best pizza on the Upper East Side

No. 8 on that list2 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway6 to 77 St, 2 min
  • Address1133 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10075
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

A quintessential New York pizzeria, Don Filippo has been an Upper East Side favorite for more than four decades. Inside you’ll find an assortment of slices and combos that help make it an easy grab-and-go lunch.

If you’re a sucker for soft dough, this some of the best pizzas on the Upper East Side for you. The shop is generous with its cheese too, and the inner kid in me loves that.

The selection is mostly made up of classic pies like Margherita, pepperoni, and meat lovers. Pizza aside, Don Filippo makes a mean panini. But no matter what you do, be sure to order some garlic knots for the road.

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Don Filippo

Upper East Side