I’ve been to New York City countless times. Despite being a nature fanatic to my core, I’ve always been really drawn to this city. Perhaps as a travel and food writer, this supposed contradiction isn’t surprising — regardless, I’m there a lot, and every time I am, I always make a point of fitting pizza in. At this point, I, like countless others who visit this pie capital, have many favorites, from coal oven masterpieces at timeless joints to fusion sweethearts of modern dining.
I’ve narrowed down the 20 best pizzerias across New York City boroughs. This collection is based on both my aforementioned top picks and locally loved staples. Whether you’re a first-time visitor struggling to narrow it down or a local just craving something new, this list is for every kind of Big Apple pizza connoisseur.
Arturo’s Coal Oven Pizza
If someone asked me to pick the top three best restaurants in New York City, Arturo’s would be on that list (right up there with Supper in East Village and Jin Mei Dumpling in Chinatown). In business since 1957, this Greenwich Village fixture serves unforgettably perfect coal oven pies. Each has the perfect char on the crust, number of toppings, and creamy yet salty cheese. It’s flawless. I’m a massive fan of the Margherita, but getting the Green Pepper & Onion and topping it with arugula and white truffle oil is also outstanding. You can’t go wrong, especially since you can enjoy it surrounded by bright red walls decked out in art, year-round Christmas lights, the sound of live jazz, and framed photographs of celebrity fans going back decades.
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