[Vendome]

Oh, and I don’t care for Pizza but, something about theirs is delicious.

[nutmeg]

ping to some NYC FRiends...

Thanks for the heads up, Black Agnes.

[Fresh Wind]

Why not do what Lord Obama did...

He found a pizza that he liked, and then flew the pizza chef to Washington (presumably at taxpayer expense) with a quantity of dough and sauce, just to make him a pizza.

What could be better than that?

[Lurker]

Lombardis.

[nysuperdoodle]

I like Two Boots pizza - they started in the Village, but the have several locations around town now http://www.twoboots.com/ has them listed. The style is a little more eclectic than your traditional NYC pizzeria. I think that’s probably due to their roots in Greenwich Village. The original location is right around 10th or 11th St and 7th Avenue.

Don’t pay any attention to the NYC-phobes lurking around here who probably wouldn’t know a liberal if they spilled their grits on one at a NASCAR race. There are some hardcore conservatives in NYC - probably some of the most hardcore (think William F. Buckley, Hannity, and even Rush for many years), because we’re surrounded by effete urban metrosexual liberalism 24-7. Even with all the libs, NYC is truly unique- Have fun while you’re here!

[Kakaze]

I know,this won’t help but I moved to Roswell, NM almost 2 years ago, Lord I miss Jacks pizza in Indianapolis.

[2nd Bn, 11th Mar]

I too visited NYC once...nice if you like third world cities.

[wideawake]

I'm born and raised in NYC.

Best sit-down pie in NYC is Grimaldi's under the Brooklyn Bridge on the Brooklyn side.

Best on-the-go slice is La Famiglia near Times Square.

Best of the newer gourmet-style joints is Motorino's in the East Village.

Best Sicilian-style slice is Rosa's on Metropolitan Ave in Queens.

As for all the clowns on the thread saying that Chicago pizza is the best, well, I lived there for six years, and the Chicago version is delicious - but it isn't pizza. It's fried focaccia with pizza toppings. And the stuffed pizza is a scarcieddu - basically an enormous version of the Italian empanada.

And Uno's is the worst variety of Chicago pizza - that crud is glorified Pizza Hut at best. Giordano's is easily a hundred times better.

[Gigantor]

Life long Brooklyn boy here. I grew up across the street from L&B Spumoni Gardens and I swear to you, the taste of their square pizza hasn't changed in 45 years--it's the best!

L&B Spumoni Gardens, 2725 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

But, you must get the square - that's what they're famous for. They make it a unique way--they bake the mozzarella cheese into the dough, then add the sauce on top, sprinkle parmisan cheese and bake it for a second time! Mmmmmm! I know where I'm having dinner today...

Treat yourself to a "Spumoni" after the pizza you won't be dissapointed.

If you want a good round slice in Brooklyn, check out Lenny's Pizza at 1969 86th Street. This is the place that John Travolta grabs a bite at in the opening of "Saturday Night Fever" and their round still tastes pretty good!

Enjoy!

[Cacique]

Hey, I will defer to you since I haven’t kept up on the Pizza end as much.

[Always Independent]

Pizzatown on rte 46 in Elmwood Park, NJ. Formerly East Paterson.

[NYer]

The oldest and still the best! Lombardi's Pizza

The reason to come here is obvious: beautiful, smoky-crusted pizza with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.

If the line is too long, you may want to consider one of the following.

New York Restaurants: 3 Famous Must-Visit Pizza Places

[rmlew]

People have been whacked over this.
Lombardis was nice but a tourist trap. I preffered Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, but its a trek. Totonnos was good at coney island, but I preffered Nathan’s hot Dogs.

[WeatherGuy]

Santarpio’s in East Boston.

[Clemenza]

Arturos on Houston. There is no equal. Only a tourist would dare go to Patsys/Grimaldis. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME THERE AND GET YOUR A-S OVER TO ARTUROS!