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Patsy's Pizzeria - New York, NY

Patsy's pizza is a New York classic. It is built on a marvelous thin crust with charred spots all along the edge that have the smoky flavor that only a coal oven delivers. It has the well-aged character of a neighborhood restaurant that hasn't changed even as the neighborhood around it has.
90% Approval Rating (10 votes)
5 - Overall: Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Mozzarella Pizza ($10.00)
Fresh Mozzarella Pizza ($13.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Patsy's was the last of four New York pizzerias that the Roadfood team sampled on a June afternoon; and most of us agreed that it was the best. Sold by the slice at a stand-up storefront or by the whole pie in a sit-down restaurant next door, Patsy's pizza is a New ..."   [Read More].

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2287 First Ave., New York, NY
212-534-9783

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
What makes Patsy's pizza the best: a fine crust with just enough char to give its bready circumference a smoke flavor.
"What makes Patsy's pizza the best: a fine crust with just enough char to give its bready circumference a smoke flavor."
Michael Stern





Waiter Victor stands under the oil portrait of Frank Sinatra that graces Patsy's wall. Frank supposedly liked this pizza so much that he had it flown to movie locations and night clubs when hunger struck.
"Waiter Victor stands under the oil portrait of Frank Sinatra that graces Patsy's wall. Frank supposedly liked this pizza so much that he had it flown to movie locations and night clubs when hunger struck."
Michael Stern


Cheese on the fresh mozzarella pie melts into pools across the surface. It is very subtle-flavored. When we ordered both kinds of pie, we were advised by the staff that we should eat this one first, as fresh mozzarella has a shorter half-life than one made with regular cheese.
"Cheese on the fresh mozzarella pie melts into pools across the surface. It is very subtle-flavored. When we ordered both kinds of pie, we were advised by the staff that we should eat this one first, as fresh mozzarella has a shorter half-life than one made with regular cheese."
Michael Stern


The granddaddy of New York pizza-by-the-slice. It is thin, crisp-crusted, and full-flavored. This is a whole one, but when you arrive at Patsy's, you'll likely see customers standing around on the sidewalk or inside the walk-up storefront eating it by the slice.
"The granddaddy of New York pizza-by-the-slice. It is thin, crisp-crusted, and full-flavored. This is a whole one, but when you arrive at Patsy's, you'll likely see customers standing around on the sidewalk or inside the walk-up storefront eating it by the slice."
Michael Stern


On First Avenue between 116th and 117th Streets, Patsy's is a New York gastronomic landmark.
"On First Avenue between 116th and 117th Streets, Patsy's is a New York gastronomic landmark."
Michael Stern


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