NYC's Best Pizza Slices: A Foodie's Guide to the Ultimate Slice

New York City's pizza scene is a vibrant mix of old-school traditions and innovative new techniques. From classic New York-style to modern takes on Neapolitan, there's a slice for every pizza lover.

Old-School Classics

Louie & Ernie's Pizza (Bronx): A Bronx institution for over six decades, Louie & Ernie's delivers a classic slice that can stand up to the best.

NY Pizza Suprema (Midtown): A Penn Station staple since 1964, NY Pizza Suprema's Sicilian sausage slice is a must-try. Its wood-paneled booths add to the nostalgic charm.

Luigi's Pizza (Park Slope): Gio Lanzo, son of the founder, keeps the family recipe alive at this South Slope favorite, proving consistency reigns supreme.

The New Wave

Mama's Too (Upper West Side & West Village): This popular spot offers a unique blend of Neapolitan and New York styles. Its recent West Village expansion created one of the world's best pizza blocks.

Scarr's Pizza (Lower East Side): Be prepared to wait in line for Scarr's naturally leavened, house-milled wheat dough pizza – the results are worth it!

Best Pizza (Greenwich Village & East Williamsburg): While overshadowed by newcomers, Best Pizza still delivers some of the most reliable and enjoyable slices in the city. Enjoy a slice with a beer on their outdoor patio (weather permitting).

Fini Pizzeria (Williamsburg): This Lilia offshoot offers unique and delicious slices, notably its white slice with a nacho sauce-like cheese blend.

L'Industrie Pizzeria (Williamsburg & West Village): Known for its paper-thin Roman-style slices, especially the burrata.

F&F Pizzeria (Carroll Gardens): Their clam pizza slice is a must for bivalve lovers. A simple yet delicious combination of clams, breadcrumbs, garlic, and mozzarella.

Joe & Pat's Pizzeria (Staten Island): A Staten Island institution since 1960, known for its incredibly thin, almost crackling crust.

L&B Spumoni Gardens (Gravesend & Dumbo): Enjoy a massive Sicilian slice at this Gravesend institution (since 1939) and don't forget the spumoni!

Lucia Pizza (Sheepshead Bay, Upper East Side & Soho): Salvatore Carlino carries on his family's pizza legacy with new-school techniques and multiple locations.

Andrew Bellucci's Pizzeria (Astoria): A tribute to the late pizza pioneer, Andrew Belucci, this Astoria spot offers consistently great slices of various styles.

Amore Pizza (Flushing): Despite its unassuming location, Amore Pizza serves up seriously good New York-style pizza.