12 Classic New York Pizza Joints
Di Fara Pizza is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

1. Di Fara Pizza

8.5
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 350 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This legendary Brooklyn pizzeria garners two hour waits for $5 slices. And yes, it's worth it. Just read up on the rules.

Sal & Carmine's Pizza is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

2. Sal & Carmine's Pizza

7.7
2671 Broadway (between 101 & 102 Streets), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper West Side · 80 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The slices are large, a little salty, and moderately greasy in that great New York slice kinda way. The aged mozzarella is flavorful and sparingly applied, and the sauce is sweet and tangy.

Louie & Ernie's Pizza is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

3. Louie & Ernie's Pizza

9.0
1300 Crosby Ave (at Waterbury Ave), Bronx, NY
Pizzeria · Pelham Bay · 50 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Awesome Bronx pizzeria—don't miss the sausage and onion pie.

Joe's Pizza is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

4. Joe's Pizza

8.9
7 Carmine St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 451 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Joe's is a pretty spot-on definition of the New York slice. You'll definitely want two slices at least if you're looking to fill up.

Lombardi's Coal Oven Pizza is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

5. Lombardi's Coal Oven Pizza

8.1
32 Spring St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 533 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A huge tourist spot, to be sure, but the pizza here is good. Cash only. Whole pies only. Stay away from the clam pie, even though it may be recommended elsewhere.

Arturo's Restaurant is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

6. Arturo's Restaurant

8.0
106 W Houston St (at Thompson St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 135 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The pizza menu here is straightforward. But to us, Arturo's has always been about meeting up with friends and not thinking too hard about the pies, all while you enjoy each other's company.

Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

7. Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano

8.3
1524 Neptune Ave (W 15th & W 16th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Coney Island · 108 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: One of New York's most renowned pizzerias. Incomparable New York-style pies on Coney Island.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

8. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.7
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 591 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Be forewarned—it's quite the tourist destination, so prepare for the possibility of crowds and a wait. Cash only.

John's of Bleecker Street is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

9. John's of Bleecker Street

8.9
278 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 224 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A coal fired master of New York pizza. Bring cash--no cards allowed.

L&B Spumoni Gardens is one of 12 Classic New York Pizza Joints.

10. L&B Spumoni Gardens

9.0
2725 86th St (at W 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Gravesend · 430 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: L&B's Sicilian slice reverses the standard tomato-cheese order, placing the mozzarella directly on the dough and the sweet/tart sauce on top, along with a handful of grated Pecorino.