2023: Manhattan Voted Kesté Pizza & Vino Best Specialty Pizza!
Kesté Pizza & Vino
66 Gold Street
(212) 243-1500 – kestepizzeria.com/en/home
If you’ve traveled far from New York, then you know that pizza is harder to get right than you think, so surely, specialty pizza is even harder to get right! But that’s not a problem for Kesté Pizza and Vino. It was founded by Roberto Caporuscio, a native of Pontinia, Italy, who learned the art of pizza in the place it originated from — Naples, Italy. But while staying true to that craft, Roberto’s pizzeria has a special menu which includes a meat-lovers pizza called Macellaio, a stuffed pizza called Vesuvio, a burrata-pizza called Burrata Roberto, and more. It even has a focaccia that has been renowned for tasting like a specialty pizza. Kesté Pizza and Vino does both delivery and takeout — try it out today!
2022: Manhattan Voted Don Antonio Best Specialty Pizza!
Don Antonio
309 W 50th St
(646) 719-1043 – donantoniorestaurant.com
Looking for a slice, with a little more pizazz? Don Antiono has you covered! Their amazing Pizze Fritte is a deep-fried pizza, which is a tradition that “stretches back nearly as far as the invention of pizza itself, to the 16th century.” They have options for anyone, like their pies filled with fresh mozzarella, fresh ricotta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh salami. With pies for multiple diners, or individual 11” pies finished in their wood oven, and topped with anything you’re looking for — like smoked buffalo mozzarella, or white pork ragu onion-based sauce, or truffle cream. In the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, this spot is perfect for a casual night out, a group outing with friends, or even a quaint romantic date spot. Check it out for yourself, you won’t regret it!
2021: Manhattan Voted John’s of Bleeckers Street Best Specialty Pizza!
John’s of Bleeckers Street
278 Bleecker Street
(212) 243-1680 – www.johnsbrickovenpizza.com
Do vegetables belong on pizza? John’s of Bleecker Street will let you decide for yourself! This top-notch restaurant knows how to do pizza right, and that includes its specialty pizzas. With fresh ingredients and willingness to try new recipes, the family-style joint has some unique slices to offer. Though every pizza comes with mozzarella and tomato sauce, half and full pizza toppings are available for just a few dollars more. Toppings like ricotta cheese, fresh garlic or basil, ground sausage and more can be added to a medium or large pizza, or even one of the establishment’s famous calzones. Stop by John’s of Bleecker Street today and give one of its specialty pizzas a try!
2020: Manhattan Voted Joe’s Pizza Best Specialty Pizza!
Joe’s Pizza
7 Carmine St
(212) 366-1182 – www.joespizzanyc.com
Get an authentic taste of Naples at this New York City pizzeria in Greenwich Village. Owner Pino “Joe” Pozzuoli came from Italy and established his namesake restaurant in 1975 with the help of his sons Andy and Dino. For the past 44 years, the owner has been offering customers the quintessential New York slice, eventually solidifying Joe’s Pizza as a “Greenwich Village institution.” According to Pozzuoli, he learned what people want to eat from decades of making pizza and observing what people are drawn to. Patrons can purchase whole pies or get pizza by the slice – and Joe’s promises that customers won’t be served any “pretentious” pies. The pizzeria is open from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.