Eat · Pizza · 2026
The best pizza in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 15 places.
As a local New Yorker, pizza might as well be my middle name. I’ve spent countless hours searching for the best pizza in New York City. Spoiler alert.I think I found it. Years in the making, I’d like to share a list of my personal favorite joints. Regardless of where you are in your pizza journey, this list may prove helpful. Let’s jump in!
- Di FaraRestaurantOpened in 1965 to Italian immigrant Dom De Marco, Di Fara has been a labor of love for more than 50 years.
- Fini PizzaRestaurant · WilliamsburgFini makes some of the best pizza in New York City.
- Joe's PizzaRestaurant · West VillageJoe’s dishes out the most iconic pizza slice in New York City.
- John's of Bleecker StreetRestaurant · West VillageJohn’s of Bleecker Street is one of the oldest pizzerias in New York City.
- Juliana's PizzaRestaurant · DUMBOHaving tried both, I think Juliana makes a superior pie.
- Kesté Pizza e VinoRestaurant · Financial Districthe opted to grace the Financial District with the best Neapolitan pizza in New York City by opening Kesté in 2009.
- L'Industrie PizzeriaRestaurant · West VillageIf there’s a better slice of pizza in New York City, I’ve yet to find it.
- Lombardi's PizzaRestaurant · Little ItalyBut between you and me, Lombardi’s makes a damn fine pie to this day.
- Lucali PizzaRestaurant · Carroll GardensLucali’s blistered crust is the stuff of legends.
- Lucia PizzaRestaurantTalk about love at first bite.
- Paulie Gee'sRestaurant · Greenpointthe pepperoni is where its at.
- Prince Street PizzaRestaurant · SoHoThis one of the best Sicilian pizzas in New York City, but between you and me, Prince Street Pizza is kind of a hit-or-miss establishment.
- Roberta'sRestaurant · BushwickLocated deep in the heart of Bushwick lies a legendary wood-fire oven that churns out exceptional New York City pizza.
- Scarr's PizzaRestaurant · Lower East SideIn 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).
- Una Pizza NapoletanaRestaurant · Lower East SideRecently ranked one of the best pizzas in the world, reservations book out months in advance.
Di Fara
Restaurant · 1424 Ave J, Brooklyn & 108 South St, New York
Opened in 1965 to Italian immigrant Dom De Marco, Di Fara has been a labor of love for more than 50 years.
Fini Pizza
Restaurant · Williamsburg · 305 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Fini makes some of the best pizza in New York City.
Joe's Pizza
Restaurant · West Village
Joe’s dishes out the most iconic pizza slice in New York City.
John's of Bleecker Street
Restaurant · West Village · 278 Bleecker St, New York, NY
John’s of Bleecker Street is one of the oldest pizzerias in New York City.
Juliana's Pizza
Restaurant · DUMBO · 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Having tried both, I think Juliana makes a superior pie.
Kesté Pizza e Vino
Restaurant · Financial District · 66 Gold St, New York, NY
he opted to grace the Financial District with the best Neapolitan pizza in New York City by opening Kesté in 2009.
L'Industrie Pizzeria
Restaurant · West Village · 254 S 2nd Street / 104 Christopher Street
If there’s a better slice of pizza in New York City, I’ve yet to find it.
Lombardi's Pizza
Restaurant · Little Italy · 32 Spring St, New York, NY
But between you and me, Lombardi’s makes a damn fine pie to this day.
Lucali Pizza
Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY
Lucali’s blistered crust is the stuff of legends.
Paulie Gee's
Restaurant · Greenpoint · 60 Greenpoint Ave / 110 Franklin St
the pepperoni is where its at.
Prince Street Pizza
Restaurant · SoHo · 27 Prince St A, New York, NY
This one of the best Sicilian pizzas in New York City, but between you and me, Prince Street Pizza is kind of a hit-or-miss establishment.
Roberta's
Restaurant · Bushwick · 261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY
Located deep in the heart of Bushwick lies a legendary wood-fire oven that churns out exceptional New York City pizza.
Scarr's Pizza
Restaurant · Lower East Side · 35 Orchard St, New York, NY
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).
Una Pizza Napoletana
Restaurant · Lower East Side · 175 Orchard St, New York, NY
Recently ranked one of the best pizzas in the world, reservations book out months in advance.
Best pizza in New York, 2026
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 18 Best Pizza Joints in New York City (Definitive Guide).