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

Mariella Pizza.

Worth it, says Antonina. Simple and unfussy, Mariella Pizza makes some of the best pies you’ll find in the Upper East Side.

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. 7 on that list2 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway6 to 68 St-Hunter College, 2 min
  • Address965 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021
  • Health gradeA, city inspection
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Simple and unfussy, Mariella Pizza makes some of the best pies you’ll find in the Upper East Side. If there’s a slice Mariella’s is known for, it’s the cheese.

Like most classic Upper East Side pizza joints, there’s a variety of pies for you to choose from. I like to mix and match, so I’ll often order their famous cheese-slice and a fun, out-of-the-ordinary slice to keep things interesting.

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
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Mariella Pizza

Upper East Side