New York City is famous for many delicious treats, including bagels, deli sandwiches and even dim sum, but you wouldn't want to miss out on a chance to sample some of New York City's amazing pizza. Even though there are pizzerias on nearly every New York City street, treat yourself to the very best pizza New York City has to offer at one of these places.
1. Lombardi's Pizzeria
Established in 1905, Lombardi's claims to be America's first full-fledged pizzeria. Checked tablecloths and black and white pictures hanging on painted brick walls offer a great backdrop for enjoying top notch coal oven pizzas.
- Address: 32 Spring St
- Telephone: 212-941-7994
- Neighborhood: SoHo (Map)
- Subway: 6 to Spring Street
- Whole pies only
2. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
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Grimaldi's outstanding coal oven pizza is worth waiting for -- and the line outside even moves more quickly than you'd expect. Don't forget to take a post-dinner stroll down to the water to experience the outstanding view of Manhattan's skyline.
- Address: 19 Old Fulton St., Brooklyn
- Telephone: 718-858-4300
- Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
- Subway: A/C to High Street in Brooklyn
- Whole pies only
3. DiFara's Pizzeria
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Arguably among the best pizza in New York City, DiFara's in Brooklyn offers both square and traditional pies, in addition to a menu of classic Italian dishes in a spartan setting.
- Address: 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn
- Telephone: 718-392-1222
- Neighborhood: Midwood, Brooklyn
- Subway: Q to Avenue J in Brooklyn
- Slices and whole pies
4. Nick's Pizza
The original location is located in Forest Hills, but they also have a branch on the Upper East Side that serves up crisp, thin-crust pizza if you're not up for the trip into Queens.- Forest Hills Location
- Address: 10826 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills, Queens
- Phone: 718-263-1126
- Subway: E, F at 71st St-Continental Ave
- Whole pies only
- Upper East Side Location (Map)
- Address: 1814 2nd Avee (94th St)
- Phone: 212-987-5700
- Subway: 6 to 96th Street
- Whole pies only
5. John's Pizzeria
With three locations in Manhattan, John's Pizzeria is a good choice for delicious New York style pizza. The Times Square location is housed in a deconsecrated church -- don't forget to check out the stained glass while you dine.- Times Square Location (Map)
- Address: 260 West 44th Street
- Phone: 212-391-7560
- Subway: 6 to 23rd St; L to 1st Ave.
- Whole pies only
- Bleecker Street Location (Map)
- Address: 831 3rd Avenue (51st/52nd Sts)
- Phone: 212-980-4315
- Subway: 6 to 51st St; E/V to 53rd/Lex
- Whole pies only
6. Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano
While the Manhattan branches can't compete with the Coney Island original, you won't be disappointed with the brick oven pizza served at any of their locations.- Coney Island
- Address: 1524 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn
- Phone: 718-372-8606
- Subway: F to Neptune Ave
- Whole pies only
- Upper East Side Location (Map)
- Address: 1544 Second Ave (80th/81st Sts)
- Phone: 212-327-2800
- Subway: 6 to 77th St; 4/5/6 to 86th/Lex
- Whole pies only
- Murray Hill Location
- Address: 462 2nd Avenue (26th/27th Sts)
- Phone: 212-213-8800
- Subway: 6 to 28th St
- Whole pies only
7. Patsy's Pizzeria
The original East Harlem branch has been open since 1932 and the original still serves up delicious pies and slices from its coal-fired oven to those willing to venture to East Harlem.- Address: 2287 1st Avenue (117th/118th Sts)
- Telephone: 212-534-9783
- Neighborhood: East Harlem
- Subway: 6 to 116th Street
- Slices and whole pies
