The Top 10 Pizzas in New York City, Ranked

Two sisters who eat their way through New York City share their updated annual pizza ranking. The list spans Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, covering everything from Neapolitan pies to thick square slices.

Honorable Mentions

Before the top 10, three spots earn quick nods:

• Joe's Pizza for their classic slices
• Scarr's on the Lower East Side for the Hot Boy
• Stretch Pizza for the Classic New York slice

The Top 10

10. L&B Spumoni Gardens (Gravesend, Brooklyn) -- The Sicilian slices. Controversial, but these two are fans.

9. Joe & Pat's (Staten Island) -- Thin crust pies. After trying the tri-pie at the original Staten Island location, they say there is no going back.

8. Una Pizza Napoletana (Lower East Side) -- Anthony Mangeri is a pioneer of Neapolitan-style pizza in the US. His pie has been named one of the best in the world.

7. Mama's Too -- Known for thick square slices with creative toppings. Also makes solid sandwiches.

6. F&F Pizzeria (Carroll Gardens) -- A long-time favorite that recently expanded to a full sit-down restaurant. Great slices.

5. John's of Bleecker Street (Greenwich Village) -- It may be touristy, but the coal-fired pie is one of the best in the city.

4. Chrissy's (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) -- A newcomer that left a strong impression. Worth the wait.

3. Lucia Pizza (Brooklyn, SoHo, Upper East Side) -- The quintessential New York slice. Hard to get, and you will probably wait in line.

2. L'industrie Pizza -- Their slices are the sisters' favorite in all of New York City.

1. Lucali (Carroll Gardens) -- The top spot. Go for a pie, vodka pasta, and a calzone.

Key Takeaways

• Lucali in Carroll Gardens holds the number one spot for the second year running.
• The list covers a range of styles: Neapolitan, Sicilian, coal-fired, and classic New York slices.
• Several picks are outside Manhattan, with Brooklyn dominating the upper half of the list.

Resources

• Joe's Pizza -- Classic New York slice shop
• Una Pizza Napoletana -- Neapolitan-style pies on the Lower East Side
• Lucali -- Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Number one on the list.