Best pizza nyc: the top 10

A Greenwich Village pizzeria serving classic New York slices since 1975, with thin, crispy crust and tangy sauce, and multiple locations with late hours. The slices are big, floppy, foldable and glistening.

A 1929 West Village institution serving very thin coal-oven pies sold whole in a sit-down, kid-friendly setting. Its sauce is phenomenal and the room has an upscale feel.

Mama's Too is a tiny Upper West Side slice shop known for thick, heavily topped square slices, airy Roman dough that crisps like a cookie, and standout pies such as the Angry Nonna and poached pear. It also serves sandwiches and homemade gelato.

Emmy Squared serves Detroit-style pizza with crispy, cheesy edges, including Classic, Vodka, and MVP pies that travel well for takeout. It has locations in the West Village and Williamsburg and feels a bit commercial.

Williamsburg slice shop combining New York-style structure with high-quality Italian ingredients and toppings applied to order. The Burrata slice and pistachio soft serve stand out; the wait can run an hour.

A Lower East Side pizzeria known for its crust and iconic hot honey, opened by childhood friends as a tribute to the pizza of their youth. Lines and crowds persist, so avoiding peak meal times helps.

Fronted by award-winning pizzaiolo Nino Coniglio, it serves true New York-style slices with crunchy crusts and chewy interiors, and the thick, buttery Grandma pies are the pick.

A Williamsburg spot serving Detroit-style square pizza, with the Hot Burrata pie a go-to order. The hole-in-the-wall space also has video games.

Classic New York-style pies made with better ingredients and obsessive detail in Greenpoint. The shop is tiny and serves no slices.

Staten Island's most famous pizzeria, serving pizza since 1951 and drawing legions of fans, with a nearly-as-good Greenwich Village outpost. The clam pie is the exciting order.