So many people love pizza. They might travel across the city and try a slice if they hear about a new restaurant opening up. A few will even venture into other cities and states if they want the best pie getting rave reviews from the locals.
Unmasking the flavors of New York City might appeal, and you can take a magical pizza-fueled journey in the Big Apple alone. Let’s discuss the city’s very best pizza restaurants that you must visit if you hit this bustling metropolis looking for the best slices in 2023.
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Rubirosa
You can find pizza on seemingly every block in New York City, so it’s rare that you find a spot that does this traditional favorite in a standout way. Rubirosa fits that criterion, though.
Located on Mulberry Street, the darker atmosphere makes you feel like you’re shooting a scene from Goodfellas with Scorsese behind the camera. Rubirosa has its own line of food products you can buy in stores, and they have shown up on shows like Today.
They have salads that are as noteworthy as their pies, but the pizza takes center stage. They use the cup and char pepperoni method that makes each piece crisp and turned up at the edges.
The classic-style crust has a texture and flavor you won’t find anywhere else. It’s a thinner crust that’s still chewy and has a nice char on the bottom. They have used the same simple tomato-and-mozzarella combination for 60 years, but the one with the vodka sauce takes top honors.
Scarr’s Pizza
You will find this one on Orchard Street. Scarr’s has a gritty, retro look that makes you think you’ve gone back in time a hundred years. They use 100% stone-milled flour for their creations.
You can start with the vegan garlic knots, then move on to a slice or a pie. The regular slice does just fine, but it’s the grandma pie that packs throngs of out-of-town visitors and locals in every day.
The crust is thick and chewy, and it’s delightfully greasy. You can get it with traditional sauce and cheese, but the white version with olive oil instead of red sauce tastes heavenly.
NY Pizza Suprema
We conclude with NY Pizza Suprema, located on 8th Avenue, very near Madison Square Garden. You visit this spot to have a couple of slices before attending a Knicks game or a concert. You need a nice base in your stomach to accommodate some overpriced beers at the venue.
A slice from NY Pizza Suprema has all the taste of the city packed into a single triangle. You might have seen their slices on Today or Rachel Ray.
They’ve been around since 1964, and they still use the recipe that Salvatore Riggio perfected. The best slice comes with pork sausage and spinach, but the plain cheese does just fine as well, along with a fountain drink and some extra napkins.
