Which spot serves the best slice of pizza in New York City?
NYC Pizza Wars: Which Iconic Slice Deserves the Crown in 2025?
New York City is home to countless pizza joints, but a few legendary names rise above the rest in 2025. Ceres, the buzzy Little Italy newcomer, stunned the food world with its 9.2 rating from Dave Portnoy, while Mama’s Too in Manhattan keeps drawing fans with its inventive toppings and thick, crispy slices. Scarr’s Pizza on the Lower East Side takes a farm-to-table approach by milling its own flour. Meanwhile, New Park Pizza in Queens delivers old-school, charred perfection, and Di Fara Pizza in Brooklyn remains a revered classic. Each slice has its loyalists, but which one truly deserves the title of NYC’s best? It’s time to settle the debate.
Options
- Ceres (Little Italy)
- Mama’s Too (Manhattan)
- Scarr’s Pizza (LES)
- New Park Pizza (Queens)
- Di Fara Pizza (Brooklyn)