NYC Pizza

Veronica_Castro · October 7, 2009, 5:26pm

Planning a trip to NYC in Nov. Looking for Pizza recs in NYC.

I haven’t been there in years, but when I was living at the Hunter dorms, there was Mike’s Pizza nearby on 2nd and 23rd, which I thought was good then, but please any suggestions would be appreciated.

Also, which Ray’s Pizza do you prefer?

Thank you in advance.

Nick_Gladdis · October 7, 2009, 5:37pm

Veronica, a good starting place is this; http://www.slice.seriouseats.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; A number of old standbys DiFara’s, Grimaldi’s, Patsy’s, Motorino and on, and on…

E_r_i_k_Klepper · October 7, 2009, 5:41pm

I’m a Luzzo’s fan - 1st ave. between 12th and 13th, West side of the avenue.

Jorge_Henriquez · October 7, 2009, 6:08pm

Veronica,

Study up on this:

http://slice.seriouseats.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

P.S. Ray’s is only good for emergency bathroom breaks or a slice at 3:30 am when you’re drunk and just need something to sop up the alcohol with.

Hope to meet you here in November.

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · October 7, 2009, 6:08pm

What are peoples’ opinions on Lombardi’s?

Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n · October 7, 2009, 6:09pm

Paging Mr. Pobega…

Veronica_Castro · October 7, 2009, 6:33pm

Thanks guys! That picture of Motorino’s pie looks amazing…

Jorge! Looking forward to meeting you, too!

Cheers.

M_M_c_C_a_l_l · October 7, 2009, 6:57pm

Good enough if you’re in the area, but not worth a special trip.

And definitely listen to Jorge re: Ray’s.

mike_pobega · October 7, 2009, 7:04pm

Avoid Grimaldis. Unless you want to overpay for a crappy soggy pie after a 1 hour wait in the cool off the river wind.

Lombardis if your in the neighborhood. DiFaras is the holy grail. (although just a touch salty for my taste). Some local places mentioned here recently could warrant a visit. Do a SEARCH for pizza and see what comes up.

And if you fins yourself on Staten Island give me a shout. I can make you a Pobega special.

Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n · October 7, 2009, 9:25pm

Anybody tried that place on 8th in the 30’s that deMello talked about?

Jorge_Henriquez · October 8, 2009, 7:39pm

Co.? If it’s that one, it’s gotten mixed reviews. The owner is the same behind Sullivan St. Bakery.

Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n · October 8, 2009, 9:49pm

Pizza Suprema 31st & 8th

Michel_Abood · October 9, 2009, 3:48am

The NY Times did a review of NYC Pizza places recently, that might be something to look into for a list of possibilities. But I agree with Pobega, DiFara’s is fantastic but a hassle to get to and to order (I hate the mob scene at the counter). Hoping to meet you when you’re in town!
Cheers!

Brad_Kane · October 9, 2009, 3:57am

I have a car and love the porcini slice at DiFara’s. Haven’t had it in three years, so I’m due.

Brad

Michel_Abood · October 9, 2009, 2:41pm

I’m in.

cganzer · October 16, 2009, 4:36pm

Motorino is awesome and very BYO friendly.

Dan_Hammer · October 16, 2009, 5:44pm

I’m headed into my slow season. Just set the date.

mike_pobega · October 16, 2009, 5:46pm

If you want to make it a ‘mini-crawl’, you can count me in.

Veronica_Castro · October 19, 2009, 4:05pm

Booked my ticket this weekend, and will be in NYC for almost a week. Plan on going to Ess-A-Bagel every single day I am there. Looking forward to meeting the NY peeps!!

Jorge_Henriquez · October 19, 2009, 4:17pm

Veronica,

Try to squeeze in H & H at least once in that week.

Seriously though, what’s your plan? Just winging it or do you have a scheduled itinerary? What part of town are you staying in?