Best New York Pizza Restaurants

Visitors to the Big Apple often struggle to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to the city's wealth of pizza parlors. Next time you take a Gotham getaway, avoid sub-par pie with this list of the best places to get an authentic piece of piping-hot thin-crust.

Best Old-Fashioned Pie - Di Fara
If you're the type who will do anything for a foodie thrill, make the pilgrimage to Di Fara in Midwood, Brooklyn. Di Fara has routinely been nominated the best pizza joint in America and most native New Yorkers swear by it. What's the secret? His name is Domenico DeMarco, a stooped grandfatherly figure who makes each pizza by hand at his leisure.

Best Authentic Pie for Tourists - Lombardi's
There is authentic thin-crust to be had on the beaten path at Lombardi's in NoLIta. Lombardi's was America's first real pizzeria and has been making their incredible pies since 1905. The atmosphere is lively, they handle groups well, and it's easy to find.

Best New Pie Joint - Lucali's
There are plenty of great pizzerias from the early 20th century, but the art of pizza-making continues to evolve. Behold, the recent opening of up-and-comer Lucali's in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. This BYOB neighborhood charmer housed in an old candy store is already inviting comparisons to Di Fara--and the wait can be long as a result.

Best Street for a Slice - Bleecker Street
Stroll down to Bleecker Streer in the West Village for an "only in New York" experience, where you'll find more pizza parlors per square mile than probably anywhere else in the world. Though not top-shelf pizza, these restaurants offer a decent slice to go. The selection includes: John's of Bleecker Street, Joe's Pizza, and Bleecker Street Pizza.

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