Manhattan Pie, a new restaurant in Columbia’s Vista district, offers New York-style pizza in South Carolina. The restaurant opened in late October 2025 and is owned by Madhu Reddy and Mallikarjun Mallipedhi. Their goal is to provide large pizza slices at affordable prices. Slices cost between $3 and $4, targeting downtown workers and college students who want a quick meal without buying a whole pizza.
Chef Alexander Monfil leads the kitchen. He has 35 years of experience in New York. Monfil uses a recipe and methods that include hand-tossed dough and baking on a pizza stone. He uses fresh ingredients and avoids dough presses and pans to achieve a specific texture.
The menu also includes soups, salads, pastas, and subs. The main focus is on New York-style pizza, which has a thin, foldable center and a thick, crispy edge. Some early customers, including former New York residents, have commented on the pizza’s similarity to what they remember from New York…