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A restaurant · Lower East Side · on three of my lists

Scarr’s Pizza.

Worth it, says Antonina. Operating as both a slice shop and a sit-down restaurant, Scarr's Pizza is one of the best pizzerias in NYC and a must-stop while exploring the Lower East Side.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best things to do on the Lower East Side
Address
35 Orchard St Directions
Subway
F to East Broadway, 3 min
Website
scarrspizza.com
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Scarr’s Pizza on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on three of my lists, from Best pizza in New York to Best restaurants on the Lower East Side. First what I order and what to know, in my own words from those lists. Then every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best pizza in New YorkWorth it
  2. Best things to do on the Lower East SideWorth it
  3. Best restaurants on the Lower East SideWorth it

Before you go, in my words

Quoted from my own lists
What I order

My go-to slice is a toss-up between the classic cheese ($4) and pepperoni grandma slice ($6). I consider this one of the best cheap eats in New York City.

From Best pizza in New York
Good to know

They keep the slice shop’s line moving efficiently, and the table service is attentive.

From Best things to do on the Lower East Side
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Where it appears on New York Dearest

Three of my lists

Best pizza in New York

No. 5 on that list
Worth it

In a city where good food sometimes comes at the expense of good service, Scarr’s stands a mile above the rest (the staff are consistently awesome).

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In a city where good food sometimes comes at the expense of good service, Scarr’s stands a mile above the rest (the staff are consistently awesome). Also, the retro ’80s-inspired decor definitely evokes old school vibes.

My go-to slice is a toss-up between the classic cheese ($4) and pepperoni grandma slice ($6). I consider this one of the best cheap eats in New York City.

The large slices demand to be folded, and the thinly stretched dough (Scarr’s mills their flour on-site) is the ideal canvas for the delightful marinara sauce and quality toppings.

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Operating as both a slice shop and a sit-down restaurant, Scarr’s Pizza is one of the best pizzerias in NYC and a must-stop while exploring the Lower East Side. The Sicilian grandma and classic pepperoni are delectable.

The large slices demand to be folded, and the thinly stretched dough (Scarr’s mills their flour on-site) is the ideal canvas for the delightful marinara sauce and quality toppings.

Moreover, in a city where good food sometimes comes at the expense of good service, Scarr’s stands a mile above the rest. They keep the slice shop’s line moving efficiently, and the table service is attentive.

Worth it

Scarr’s Pizza is known for its retro and nostalgic atmosphere, with vintage decor and a throwback feel.

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Scarr’s Pizza is known for its retro and nostalgic atmosphere, with vintage decor and a throwback feel. Folks appreciate the simplicity of the menu. The dough is made in-house, contributing to the authentic and delicious taste of the pizzas.

The Sicilian grandma slice is satisfying but the pepperoni takes the cake. The large slices demand to be folded and the thinly stretch dough is the ideal canvas for the really good marinara sauce and quality toppings. If there’s one thing this Lower East Side restaurant got right, it’s the way the cheese and marinara sauce form a harmonious union without overwhelming.

On The Best of New York

I put Scarr’s Pizza on three of my best lists.

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