When it comes to pizza I think cheese slices are overrated. Those thin, foldable, greasy once-upon-a-time $1 slices don’t do it for me. That being said, I love pizza (it’s a carb, after all), and here are my go-to spots.
Rubirosa is one of the few NYC restaurants I feel is worthy of all of it’s hype. I’ve dined here on 10+ separate occasions and can confidently say there is nothing they don’t do well.
Rubirosa Ristorante | Italian Restaurant in New York, NY
Mama’s Too is a tiny slice shop with well-deserved long lines on the Upper West Side. They’re best known for their thick and heavily topped square slices, but they do serve traditional thin crust, triangular slices as well.
Mama's TOO!
L’industrie is a slice shop with locations in the West Village and in Williamsburg. They offer classic slices like Margherita. My favorite slice here is the Burrata, but there’s no “wrong” order here! I also recommend saving room for their homemade p...
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Don’t be fooled by appearances- Lucia Pizza is not your average slice shop. They’re churning out pies all day long, in addition to occasional sandwiches, and the sauces here are among some of the most flavorful I’ve had. The “Creamed Spinach” slice i...
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While I know it’s become a bit commercial, there are few Detroit pizzas I enjoy more than those from Emmy Squared! Detroit-style pizzas are thick with crispy, chewy, cheesy edges.
Emmy Squared | Detroit style pizza and burgers across the US
Deep dish pizzas have a nearly non-existent presence in NYC. The best (and one of the only) I’ve found is from Emmett’s. You can build your own deep dish pie here, choosing from a list of 20+ toppings, or you can go with one of their pre-designed spe...
Emmett's
Fini Pizza, is not your average slice shop. Their menu features out-of-the-box combos like Tomato with calabrian oil and garlic bread crumbs (pictured above), White with three cheeses and lemon, and Long Hot Pepper and Shallot. In addition to slices,...
Fini Pizza
My favorites are their classic cheese and their white spinach pizza (unreal) They also have pepper & musroom, and cherry pepper. Don’t skip this spot.
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This spot is my favorite pizza in Williamsburg. There’s line here at all times of day so be prepared to wait, but it lives up to the hype. These slices are unreal and are made with only the freshest ingredients. They feel slightly thicker (but not to...
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This spot is a world-famous Neapolitan pizzeria. They only sell Margherita or Marinara pizzas. For classic, authentic Neapolitan pizza (the best type of pizza, IMO) this spot is it.
Da Michele NYC Menu | Neapolitan Pizza & Classic Italian Dishes