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The best pizza on the Upper West Side.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 7 places.
Whether you’re looking for a quick slice or planning a picnic in Central Park, it’s good to know about the best pizza on the Upper West Side. As a longtime local of the neighborhood, I’ve tried most of the joints in the area, here’s a roundup of my favorites.
Best pizza on the Upper West Side, 2026
- Freddie & Pepper’sRestaurant · Upper West Side
- Made in New York PizzaRestaurant · Upper West SideThe feel here is warm and unpretentious.
- Mama’s TooRestaurant · Upper West SideWhat stands out is the Angry Nona is my favorite, the combo of hot salami with Calabrian chili oil & hot honey hits the spot every time.
- MotorinoRestaurant · Upper West SideMotorino’s serves the best Neapolitan-style pizza on the Upper West Side pizza.
- Patsy’s PizzeriaRestaurant · Upper West SideIn my opinion, the sauce-to-topping ratio is executed perfectly, this pie is an easy crowd-pleaser.
- Pizza CollectiveRestaurant · Upper West SideFrom tried-and-true staples like pepperoni to the signature cacio e pepe slice, the hardest thing about visiting is narrowing down the options.
- Sal and Carmine PizzaRestaurant · Upper West SideIt’s hard to think of a better slice in the neighborhood, which is why Sal and Carmine’s is my first stop with out-of-town visitors.
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Freddie & Pepper’s
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 303 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Consistently serving hot pies to locals, Freddie & Pepper’s has been around since 1978, but it got a bit of a boost five years ago when Dave from One Bite Pizza Reviews added them to his exclusive 8 club (pizza joints that score above 8/10).
Made in New York Pizza
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 271 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
The feel here is warm and unpretentious.
Mama’s Too
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 2750 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
What stands out is the Angry Nona is my favorite, the combo of hot salami with Calabrian chili oil & hot honey hits the spot every time.
Motorino
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 510 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Motorino’s serves the best Neapolitan-style pizza on the Upper West Side pizza.
Patsy’s Pizzeria
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 61 W 74th St, New York, NY 10023
In my opinion, the sauce-to-topping ratio is executed perfectly, this pie is an easy crowd-pleaser.
Pizza Collective
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 2060 Broadway, New York, NY
From tried-and-true staples like pepperoni to the signature cacio e pepe slice, the hardest thing about visiting is narrowing down the options.
Sal and Carmine Pizza
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 2671 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
It’s hard to think of a better slice in the neighborhood, which is why Sal and Carmine’s is my first stop with out-of-town visitors.
Best pizza on the Upper West Side, 2026
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 10 Prime Upper West Side Pizza Joints (Local’s List).