These are the city’s best-kept secrets. tucked into quiet corners of Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond, these low-key pizza joints serve up pies so good they don’t need the spotlight. From wood-fired masterpieces in Greenpoint to old-school slices in the ...
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Cozy, family‑run, great thin crust pies and calzones from a brick/wood oven. It’s low‑key and very authentic.
Lucali
Creative pies, very good dough, wood-fired oven, interesting topping combos. Great vibe.
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
Often thought of as “hipster famous”, but still a gem — high quality, seasonal pies, great crust, interesting toppings.
Roberta's
An institution: hand‑made pies, long‑loved by those in the know. If you go, be ready for a bit of a wait.
Di Fara Pizza
Square, Sicilian‑style, thin crust; great slices; feels less “destination pizza” and more neighborhood slice work.
Rizzo's Pizza
Family‑run with old school character. A bit quieter and off the tourist track.
Louie & Ernie's Pizza
Has been around since the 1970s. Doesn’t try to be flashy — just good NY style pizza done well.
F&F Restaurant and Bar (@fandfrestaurant) · Brooklyn, NY
Started as a “pop‑up”, now a brick‑and‑mortar. The crust and sauce get a lot of praise.
Chrissy’s Pizza
Tucked away in Chelsea; good slices; less crowded than many Manhattan pizza paradises.
Stella (@stellapizza.se) • Instagram photos and videos
Nice‑quality pies among charming surroundings; not totally hidden, but often overshadowed by more famous names.
Rubirosa
Joe's pizza is a must have.
Joe's Pizza Broadway
Takes you back, the flavors, the smell and the ambiance. Must try this
Angelo's Coal Oven Pizzeria
Homemade and delicious
Pizza Palace
Get you r pallette ready for a burst of flavor.
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Every bite counts as perfection
Eddie's Pizza
Opened recently by former Eleven Madison Park chefs Jake Serebnick & Julian Geldmacher.
CERES PIZZA (@ceres.nyc) • Instagram photos and videos
Offers New York-style and Sicilian pizzas plus a full Italian menu (eggplant parm, fish piccata, etc.) in a nice setting.
Fini Patio Bar | Restaurant in Brooklyn Heights, NY
Known for its customizable pizzas, murals by regional artists, energetic vibe.
