Delivery
Yes
Patsys Pizzeria in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Cash only
Yes
Phone: +1 212-534-9783
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–12AM
- Tuesday:11AM–12AM
- Wednesday:11AM–12AM
- Thursday:11AM–12AM
- Friday:11AM–12AM
- Saturday:11AM–12AM
- Sunday:11AM–11PM
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Comments (199)
Very nice place to visit and enjoy the food there with the family.
One of the good delicious pizzas I’ve ever had, the place is nice but they take only cash.
The pizza was fine. The dough is a little cracker like and the crust dry and powdery. The toppings are great though. Maybe best enjoyed in-house. I did takeout and it was just ok.
Awesome chicken parm - they have an Uber Eats deal sometimes that bogo free, and it’s the best deal around. Patsy’s never lets you down!
Grabbed a plain cheese pizza pie from the walk-up window, and it was absolutely fantastic! The crust is light and crispy and the sauce is tangy and delicious. Wow!!! Definitely lives up to the hype.
🍕East Harlem’s @patsyspizzanyc is East Harlem’s pizza since 1933. All foods sold by slices depend heavily on volume, every time you buy a pizza slice you contribute to keeping your neighborhood fed, this is essential for our city and one of the reasons why New York always bounces back. 10/10
This place has fresh brick oven pizza for $4.50 a slice a friend of mines brought me here and order a pizza pie which cost $40.00 in total . The staff is friendly you can dine in without a vaccine card . Also they have a bathroom 🚻 you can use and the place is clean
WOW! Really good pizza. I can say the best pizza in Harlem hands down. will be returning and will be ordering more than just a pie. Amazing!
Not at all crowded for a Friday night. The pizza was gourmet and very delicious but way out of my budget. A large pizza and 2 flavored bubbly cans cost almost $25.
Best Pizza Ever May Be Pushing It. It Is A Solid Pizza And With Its History Well Worth A Trip To Harlem When Visiting NYC. There Are A Few Other Sites, But If You Are Getting Patsys, At Least Goto The Right One.
Although I live in Michigan, I had been wanting to visit this, the original, location of Patsys. I wished I hadnt waited so long. This is outstanding comfort food presented in casual elegance.I wanted to taste to taste the coal fired pizzas and we opted for the classic Margherita. it didnt disappoint. The crust was perfect and balanced with the subtleties which define this style. To compliment the pie, we shared the potato croquettes, which surprised us with a generous cheese filling, and the Melanzane Di Rollatine, made with eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, ricotta and Italian spicing that made me not want to stop eating this delight!The interior is perfectly understated and harkens back to an earlier time. Dont pass on this place!
The best pizza in Harlem, and new york. Real Italian American pizza. Ive been eating patsys since i was a teen. I highly recommend patsy.
Original Old SchoolAlways fresh .. delicious. !I order 2 , 1 for home and 1 for the way home !And the guys making the pizza are great too !
Your basic thin NY slice. Perfectly foldable and affordable. Currently the walk up window is only available and the pizza gets cold quick so we chose to eat it in the park but if you’re in Harlem and looking for good pizza, Patsy’s is it.
Two tolls1 hrBut all worth the trip for these slices .Not gonna lie half a pie recommendation for yourself...East Harlem ❤ Corona Heights
I’ve been coming to Patsy’s for over 2 years now. At first I didn’t like it but my husband did 😢 lol but I’ve never been a pizza fan. Over the years I guess I fell in love with it, this pizza is absolutely perfect it’s so simple yet so outstanding, from the cheese to the crust! It’s so thin and not over saucey the cheese is perfect!!! The flavor is great. We always have Jason as our waiter and he is the best!! We also order chicken piccata and I don’t remember the name of the other chicken dish we got it was something with cherry peppers, they were both decent. My husband has been coming here since he was about 4 years old. So it’s a family favorite and we will always be coming here when in New York!
Only $13 for an amazimg plain pizza. Only $1 for a soda.to go with it. This is always rated as one of the Top Pizzerias in NYC. Super fresh ingredients are used and tge pizza did not dissapoint. The only aspect that could have been improved was the pizza having more Char. I assumed that being a Coal Fire Pizza that it would have been cooked a little more throughout. This under scored the crust as it did not have any crunch to it . I should have ordered the Pizza well done and not assumed. When youbare dealing with the Best Pizzerias in the country, every little detail counts. This place will be included on the Pizza Hunters App as a must stop. Parking can be a challenge here, so have a plan. Be prepared to wait in line as well, but it is well worth it.
Order the pie with extra cheese,when I got there to pickup the guy gave me a regular Pie. I told him its extra cheese he pulled one from the bottom that said extra cheese, which was cold, hard, burnt and it did not taste good at all. 🤔 That was a surprise and a disappointment to me first time having a pie there. I dont believe Ill be going back. 😡
The sauce was tangy with a characteristically thin crust. Cheese had a great pull, and didnt overpower the slice. Worth the visit, but unsure if it lives up to the hype.
Amazing pizza, really great NY style za. I can’t believe how thin they get the slices. The cheese is so good, it just melts in your mouth. Very fair prices, too!
Lets start with the taste...The taste of the Pizza its awesome!They really use just fresh ingredients!If youre looking for a different kind of taste and a fancy one in a Pizza, I strongly recommend it.The service was great. The staff was great, bilingual and lovely.The price is affordable for anyone who love pizza.
Simple and delicious. Exactly what Joes WANTS to be.
Old fashioned pizza place in East Harlem with a large restaurant with seating and a separate entrance for takeout. The main restaurant has a nice saloon style entrance and has several old time photographs. Pizzas are made in a coal-fired over and are excellent!
Patsy is one of a kind. You walk in and get an old time feel. There was a long time wait before we sat down and once again while waited for our food.We got two beers. They brought one wrong one but immediately fixed it.We got the meatball pizza which was delicious. The fried mozzarella was so greasy that it slipped right down your throat.It was definitely an expierence that I will take friends from out of town to enjoy.Highly recommend.
Place is overrated and the pizza used to be better. The customer service makes you wanna skip all together. Waited 30 minutes for 2 slices and it was warm,not hot when i got it.😤
The golden ratio of pizza! patsys = the perfect amount of cheese, sauce and crust
Have been here probably close to ten times. The pizza here is among the best I’ve had anywhere in NYC. This is also one of the original shops, opened in 1933.The prices are super reasonable. A cheese pizza is $11 at time of writing. The Caesar salads are tasty too.What I love about the pizza - fresh, traditional NYC pizza, delicious taste, and great texture.
Tried it because its supposed to be one of the best pizzas in NYC. Prices were great and pizza was good but not the best I have had. Its coal fired so great thin crust but the sauce or cheese needs something. Crust was great. Lots of great photos on the wall to look at and the same interior from probably 80 years ago. Take out line was very long but sit down was not very crowded. Been there, done that, on to the next one.
We always visit Patsys in Harlem when we go to New York. The pizza is fired in a coal oven, the crust is perfection, the sauce is sublime, the cheese and pepperoni are added with a careful hand. The restaurant seems to usually be slow with only a few tables being taken--but Patsys deserves to be full all of the time! It may be a little trek from the subway, but totally worth the walk! It truly is the best pizza in New York. Be advised--Patsys only accepts cash.
I love Patsys. Been eating at this specific location since I was able to eat. The people that answer the phone there are a little slow though. I asked for two plain pies last time, and the guy didnt know what I was talking about. I figured if you had any common sense, you would know plain pies were just cheese with no topping. Idk, maybe Im wrong
2400 reviews... and opened in 1933. must be doing something right. 1st timer. Amazing. Thin pizza, delicious cheese, crunchy crust. I loved it.
Pretty good thin crust pizza. Perfect place for $2 slices. Prepare for a $3 hidden fee if you order pickup though.
Pepperoni with ricotta is the best. Highly recommended dining in for the fried zucchini 🤤
Its not a bad tasting slice for $2. The dough is too thin. I bought 5 slices and still hungry. Was I better off going a pizza parlor and spending $22 for an 18 with a thicker thin crust? Or was better off going to $1 Pizza Parlor?Bring the pizza back, I shouldve asked for pizza straight of the oven.Bring the pizza back a block away, it was warm.The pizza was decent tasting.
A good family restaurant with very solid pizza. Highly recommend the sautéed broccoli.
This place is the real deal for thin crust wood oven NY pizza! The place has a long history and it a must to eat at if you have never eaten there before. Love at first bite!
Very disappointed. Had the pasta with plum tomato sauce, it was $19 tasted like it was from the can, No basil garlic, etc . Overpriced very small portion. Server didnt even offer grated cheese. My wife had a grilled chicken salad 1/2 the ingredients were missing. Served didnt bring bread and when she did, got annoyed because we asked for butter. Basically Overpriced for portions and quality of food.
Best pizza around in there city the crust is almost paper thin then baked at far higher temp than most pizza. This pizza MUST be eaten hot. But when got and fresh it is a religious experience.
Great pizza at such a cheap price. I have been wanting to go here for like a year but havent gone yet because it was so far out of the way. But today I hopped on the chance because I was going somewhere in the same area.The pizza tasted great. They use a coal fired oven, which very few other places in NYC have because they arent legal anymore. The crust had a nice charr to it which made it crunch and split, similar to the way a cracker would. It was also very thin. The cheese and sauce had a great taste as well and didnt have a thick texture.Unlike every other pizza place, they dont have pies on display and then reheat the slice when you ask for one. All of the slices are all freshly made. The downside of this is that you might wait a little bit for your slice, but it is completely worth it.Also there is no where to sit inside, so you are either standing in the small space they have, or you are taking it outside.The price was a steal. Only $1.75 for a slice! I guess the reason for that might be because rents arent as high in East Harlem, which means they dont have to charge as much.Would definitely recommend going if you are in the area. Maybe even go to the area just for the reason of trying this pizza.
Cozy historic pizza parlor with walls lined with famous individuals who have visited and partake in fabulous traditional Italian style pizza in Harlem. If you are travelling through or staying close you absolutely must stop by and have some delicious pizza
I went to get take out...they would not take cards just cash and since I didnt have any I had to look around until I found a place to get some. They pizza was not as good as past years and the people were latino...its not the Patsys of old...
Pizza from the take out window is the best pizza. Flavor is always perfect & on point
The pizza is great but if your ordering at the window the workers would look out for customers over anyone else.Whether you were there first or waiting for 30 minutes if a Mexican or Spanish speaking person comes they will give your order to them! This happens constantly because I live in the area. Just know I’m a Hispanic male and yet still get horrible treatment!!!!Their attitudes are the worst too. Just avoid ordering!!! Do pick up or delivery because like I first said the pizza is great… customer service is TRASH!!!
How great is it to visit one of the oldest pizzerias in the country and the coal oven works well. The pizza was super thin and the hot oven crisped up the dough and imparted a slight charcoal taste. And the slice did not flop at all. See my full review on my Noah Eats! Youtube Channel
Just cant best it, best pizza in the area. As a no frills location the say pizza they mean pizza. Just for laughs try and get a slice with a topping there reaction is pretty muchtake your prissy self back downtown but yes super thin very delicious cheese based pizza. So if your in town you have to pay a visit its $1.75 for a slice and $11 for a pie. $3 extra for any topping other then meatball or prosciutto.
I had an espresso and a margarita pizza. Taste wise, I liked the food.However, after finishing, I had to run around looking for cash for payment since Patsys doesnt accept card. And, although there were several ATMs close by, I didnt have a debit card on me, so it took me a while to figure something out. Th point I am making is- HAVE CASH ON YOU BEFORE YOU EAT HERE.
Very good. Best cheese I’ve had on a slice in NYC.
What can you say this place is a classic .. excellent pizza .. this place has been here ever since I can remember I think it made a good hit before the Indians!!!!
Pizza so good the day I went I just wanted two slices and was told I had to wait 20 minutes and yes just like everyone else on that line we waited......Its that GOOD
Amazing pizza. Family friendly and super cool design. Pizza was definitely one of the best I’ve ever had and service was very quick. My favorite was the pepperoni.
The two of us shared a Caesar Salad, with super awesome croutons, Margherita pizza, sooo good, and a couple glasses of wine.$48+tipTotally worth the trip up town.
This is the real deal.Hands down this is the pest pizza in NYC, NY State, the entire USA and probably planet earth. Great price too
My uncle is a local and has talked about this pizza place many times. When I went to visit him, I was finally able to try it. I enjoyed that it was a thinner dough and had light sauce. Pizza is my favorite food and this pizza place was spot on.
Good pizza, Courteous service, warm energy & fair price
I wanted an old school Italian pizzeria experience and that is exactly what I got.Salad, pizza, bottle of wine and tip for about $80. Excellent service, v attentive staff.
My favorite pizza shop in NY, one of the original pizzerias offering charcoal fired ovens with crust so thin and crispy to lock in the flavor!
This is my favorite pizzeria in NYC. I always take the margarita pizza. Perfectly fermented pie, flavorful sauce and just the right amount of mozzarella cheese. ..... all in perfect balance. I have used their dough to develop a starter to bake my own pizza at home. Not a margarita a bit overloaded, but the pie was absolutly amazing.
This place is the real deal, cash only, standing room only, vending machine for drinks. Plain slices are churned out with frequency so there is never more than a 10 minute wait. The pizza is top notch, some of the best in Manhattan and absolutely worth the trip. I will most definitely be back. Should note this is for the takeout joint on the corner not the sitdown place adjacent.
This place only serves pizza between 3-4 PM for dine in customers and we were not rold until we were seated and given water. That was fine, but I came in hoping to try other menu items. I ordered the Patsy Alla Vodka pie, I thought this would be a different sauce from the original pizza that they serve next door but it seems like it wasnt. The pizza was very good but not worth to dine in for.
I dont know what they do with the sauce but the pizza is perfect. The variety of pizzas they offer are fantastic
Absolutely amazing. Pizza was incredible and the pasta and sauce were delicious. Highly recommend to anyone looking to have new york style pizza. My boyfriend was a firm believer that chicago pizza was better then new york, until I took him here!
Best pizza I’ve ever had. No notes
Very cozy old time feel. Limited menu but the food is good. CASH ONLY
I just ordered Penne all vodka with chicken from this place through Uber eats. This is the first time I’ve seen penne allá vodka served with dry pasta and no sauce. There was literally no sauce in my pasta. Also the chicken was extremely dry. I wanted to try this place because of the “good” reviews I saw and pasta is my favorite. Very dissapointed in this restaurant. I took one look at my dry pasta and through it in the trash.
The OG! The pizza was solid, but not much different than going to any other Patsys in NYC. Neighborhood is still a bit rough and the space could use a little TLC and restoration, but great wait staff and authentic vibe.
The takeout was good but I wouldnt make a special trip. Maybe the restaurant is better. The crust is crispy, the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni seem to be slightly lower quality than what youd find at some other old school classics like Grimaldis, Julianas, or Totonnos.
Still some of the best pizza around Patsys up in Harlem are we stop by and get a couple of slices
Patsy’s is a old school pizzeria / casual Italian restaurant. the ambiance is relaxed and from a time in NYC that is quickly disappearing. the sit-down area has plenty of tables—serviced by Patsy’s staff. whether you’re in East Harlem for work or play, this is a must stop for pizza lovers. if you have time order a pie and ask for some char on your crust.however if you can’t sit down for a pie and are in a rush, then the outside slice window is the way to go. slices are cut on the smaller side at the slice window, but slices only cost $2. the slices are very thin, sauced accordingly, and blanketed with a thin sprinkling of mozzarella. honestly, the crust feels like it should be a lot crisper as it is coal-oven pizza. however the pizza tastes good: salty sweet sauce, melty stretchy cheese, and a decent crust. again, the crust is too soft in my book but it isn’t doughy or mush…it is just not firm. for $2 pizza, it is tasty and does the job. also soda is only a $1. Patsy’s definitely delivers on value in East Harlem.the staff are friendly and fast. tip them.
Very awesome real brick oven a child hood favorite.. People now n days are use to a lot of dough but honestly ur body dont need all that thats why people are overweight.. This pizza is just fine the way it is... Love it.
This is the best pizza I’ve ever had, hands down
First u have to wait to long food look that was microway service not to stay they chasing a lot Mayans it is just car just to be good I recommended just for pizza they are good not others food I just dine in b
Honestly the pizza is so awesome & amazing that I pay whatever price just to eat a real brick oven pizza .. This is the best pizza in NYC people from all over will come here just to try it.. If they still had the Italian icy across the street everyone would had loved it....
This place make the best Pizza in the world! I love it! Thanks ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰
I have been going to Patsys for many years and it is sad to write this review however I was there Saturday night day night April 4th 2022 and could not believe the horrible service we received we sat there for over a 1/2 hour waiting for a waiter to come and then finally when he did acknowledge we were there he had an attitude and told us youre just gonna have to wait for another waiter to come by, needless to say we got up and walked out
During Co-Vid times we went on my Nieces suggestion and were not disappointed... Ordered a slice a piece only to make the line AGAIN to purchase two more. YUM! TY Gina😍
My go-to any day or time of the week! Brought My buddy from Philly with Me, and hes Italian! Long story short he gave them 2 thumbs up!
Amazing pizza. Amazing service. If you’re looking for a true New York slice. This is the spot.
The original old Italian pizza place. Been around for over 75 years since Harlem was an Italian neighborhood.Recently they have franchised those name out to places around the city. If you have been disappointed by other Patsys you need to come in and taste the original. There is nothing like the original Patsys in the city.This place is so good that it is recognized by the Federal Government!
As an out-of-towner on the hunt for authentic NY style pizza, I was more than pleased to find it at Patsys. I got the Tres Formaggio with added meatballs. The garlic in the sauce was fantastic, the dough was perfect, the cheese was delicious ... all good things with this pizza! Our waiter was also very friendly!
What can I say? A coal fired pizza for $13! And an amazing one at that! Got 2 plain and 1 pep, ready in 10 minutes.
Amazing thin crust pizzasauce is spot on, nice cheese, a good drizzle of olive oil and great toppings
The pizza here is to die for! Worth the trip up. Nostalgic atmosphere without gentrified upgrades. Our pie came hot from the coal fired oven and was perfectly done - no half burned edges like some other pizzerias. Superb thin crust, foldable, delicious sauce. You can tell by the clientele of old school pizza lovers that this is a hidden treasure!
BEST PIZZA IN NEW YORK CITYTHEY HAVE THE OLD SCHOOL COAL OVEN
Great thin crust pizza.Pizza was hot and fresh.Wish it wasn’t cash only tho.Certain parts of the pizza crust was burnt...but only a few edges.
My favorite thin pizza in NYC. I take all my friends from out of town there. Hasnt had one person yet not like it
A landmark pizzeria, for good reason. Its been there for over 80 years. A bit off the beaten path, but worth the trip. The regular pie is only $12 and good as is. If youre going bring cash, because they dont do credit cards.
Such an authentic pizza! A childhood CLASSIC! Everything about this pizza is amazing. From the sauce (flavorful) to the crust (thin and crispy: ask for your pizza pie well done you wont regret it) a must go!
Has got to be be top 2 pizza places in NY for me. I could eat a whole pie.
What a fantastic display of classic new York pizza in its prime. Extremely well executed slices with fine Ingredients make this famous pizza destination a must stop
One of the best pizza joints in the city. Always a great experience.
Great pizza and pasta. I miss being able to eat indoors. This is my familys spot for pizza for the past 10 years.Staff is great, good selection of drinks (wine etc too), but good luck with finding parking.If you love pizza you will love Patsys. Order a whole pie and you will come back for more. Before I go back to GA I will be getting some.Ciao
They lied about having gluten free on their website. Make sure you ask before hand. Even if the website says they do.
The margherita pizza was hugely flavorless. Very underwhelming. The charcoal from the coal oven covered the bottom of the crust.
Still, after all these years they have some of the best pizza in the country.
Looked forward to going. Decided to eat in over take out. Walked in to no one at the door walked to table-asked to sit. Not too busy. Ordered the one size pizza with 2toppings. Took half hour to get pie. Which was good and $20+tip later we are out the door. Non memorable and service was mediocre.
My dad used to come here religiously as a kid and adolescent, so I thought I’d give it a try one time, and it’s lived up to everything I imagined it to be. Classic, authentic, thin crust NY pizza.
Locals favorite. My top 3 pizza in NYC
Delicious, better than any pizza you could get in Little Italy and less expensive too. They even gave us a little glass of tequila each at the end.
It truly pains me to give this rating, because at one time Patsy’s was indisputably the best pizza in New York City. A special trip type of place. Then gradually, it became one of the best. And now? No better than a better-than-normal slice place. This is based on several trips over the last year. The great blistered dough is now more cracker-like. The delicious taste is now bland and ordinary. The great second bite is no more. So sad, so sad. I’ll go back to check now and then, but I’m not holding my breath.
Best pizza in New York. I love authentic Italian style pizza. Dont be intimidated by the area, call in your order, double park and eat in car or find parking and dine in.
Delicious!! Patsys Pizzeria is a historic coal-oven pizzeria in New York City and is regarded as one of New Yorks original pizzerias as well as for its use of traditional New York style thin crust pizza.
The pizza of my childhood! I love this place so much. I remember when the pizza was paper thin, but I still enjoy the way it is now. Wish I had a slice right now.
Classic pizzeria. If your looking for a local slice of NY style pizza - patsy’s is worth the trip. They do not deliver - however picking pizza up is as easy as visiting their window and walking away with a $1.75 slice (worth it). (It was $1.75 last time I visited bit sure if it’s changed)
Great take out only pizza.
Best pizza literally ever, this location especially
Rare in NY to get a slice of history in a setting that isnt fussy or crowded with tourists. Really good pizza, good prices, fast service. What else can you ask for?
In Manahattan there are few historic food spots still left and I am happy to write today that Patsys Pizza has stood the test of time as one fo the best spots in East Harlem NYC.There are 2 treasures here the restaurant that serves the best Italian food left sorry RAOs Patsys is better. Every classic old school Italian dish you ever wanted here is the place to indulge those cravings. My favorite veal marsala one of the few spots in Manhattan that make it correctly or the chicken franchise or the Parmigiano both amazing portions and that old school flavor that hits your stomach and alerts your brain with the sensation of comfort.Now lets talk Pizza. Wow old school 2 dollars a slice Pizza and 1 dollar sodas are the standard here. Pies get ordered by the hundreds here and the order window line is always long. Summer Winter its all the same. Why you ask because the taste of this Pizza is beyond words wow. Lite tasteful semi sweet sauce what we call in the neighborhood Gravy yes I said it. The cheese is just the right amount of fresh mozzarella that is in every bit. The crust light yet cooked fully. I can honestly say I can eat a pie of this by myself with pleasure. Today was awesome cause I stopped by the line was short and I had my kid taste what I grew up on. He loved it as well. When in East Harlem goto Patsys Pizza then you can go home.
BEST PIZZA - thin crust - I had in NYC. Crust was perfect. Taste was fresh and not over or underwhelming.Each slice was only $2, highly worth the price.The line was long and disorganized, but owners didnt seem to care as long as the pizza sells. But I guess its alright. If they were to work on the logistics a bit, this place would get 10 stars.
Food was okay. I think due to the fact it was so highly recommend we had very high expectations but I wouldnt rave about it. Would go again for the food as it was a nice welcoming warm atmosphere. The service was timely and the seating had a lot of history on the walls. It is a fair bit away as we were staying near times Square
Best pizza I have had. Ever. And I am from Manhattan.
Real good pizza, freshly made.
Best pizza I’ve ever tasted! A genre of its own
Still churning out pizza 3 months into pandemic. Patsys usually has a line but is super fast anyway. Some of the best pizza anywhere.
The food is pretty okay for the most part. but please list all of the ingredients actually included in some of your dishes and when people make special requests, LISTEN TO THEM. not everyone is just “picky”, which is valid in itself, but people have ALLERGIES guys. please do better. you’d honestly be better off going elsewhere with all of the issues this place seems to have combined.
Best pizza around and has been for a long time.
My favorite pizza. The sauce tastes right, the cheese is perfect and I like a thin crust. The price is reasonable, too. I really want to give it 4.5 stars. I rarely give 5 stars but for my favorite pizza I feel like I should but occasionally the crust has been so thin that it’s been a little hard to eat.On my last visit I ordered a pie to bring up to Albany for some Patsy’s fans who live up here.I’ve been going here for years now (I’ve even eaten in the dining room) and always look forward to a stop here when I’m in town!
My favorite pizza place cant drive by without stopping for a pie
Walk up window pizza on a Sunday, never got inside the place.This is a hard one to rate. Not your typical New York slice of pizza. Its more like some weird sort of snack. Like its the White Castle of pizza.Small slice, a smattering of cheese, and a tasty sauce.Crust has no discernible taste except for the slight char from the oven. Looking at it on the plate you say to yourself Jeez, this isnt even worth the $2 theyre charging for it.Yet, it is.
Best pizza in NYC. If you don’t agree fight me. I live across the street from patsy’s. I love their pizza so much that I would get a whole pie tatted on my back but I’m scared of needles. Staff is pretty cool too
Their pizza is delicious and buttery but I have NEVER been treated so rudely by an employee in my entire life. Will be getting my pizza from somewhere where the employees don’t speak down to and hang up on the people who choose to give them their business. Highly suggest giving your team some phone etiquette training.
Tasty pizza. You can eat there or order a slice or take away in the next to main entrance door. Pricing on the website are out of date. One slice 2$, extra topping 3$
I didnt like the pizza it hardly had any cheese
Visiting NY and our Air bnb host said if we want good pizza we had to try here. Well let me tell ya if you are looking for good pizza....DO NOT. I REPEAT DO NOT GO HERE!!! 2hours waiting to get frozen cold pizza. Yes cold we had to then wait even longer to feed the kids. Nobody wants ice cold!!! On top of that we you have to pay extra for toppings and as you can see buy the slice in the pic $5 extra for pepperoni. You can go to store and get an entire bag for this price. So I called the restaurant and I basically he was like oh there is nothing we can do. Soooo helpful!!! 3 pies of frozen pizza for $80. NEVER EVER AGAIN!!! For this terrible pizza we could have just gotten frozen pizza from supermarket.
Old school, historic, low-frills pizza joint serving up timeless New York classics. Make sure you bring a friend to help finish the pizza cause they dont serve slices!
Ilove this freaking spot makes my mouth water ,everytime just came bck from nyc with a pie
I love this place. The vegetarian pizza is so amazing and I absolutely love the crust. I give it 4 stars because the food is very heavy -- its hard to move after eating. Anything that makes you feel like this cant be good for you so I only go once or twice a year.
Great pizza - we got a single slice (crazy affordable) and made a custom pizza. Just get a cheese pizza, dont get fancy - we enjoyed the plain cheese slice way more than we did the fancy multiple topping pizza we made. Their plain cheese slice was delicious and next time would 100% go for that instead.
Lasagna and Pizza always delicious and very good staff. Always a pleasure visiting and eating their food
Was delicious....if u like a crispy but soft inside bread like I do this is the pizza restaurant for you...calamari was on the money and other sides that all are delicious. Had a nice time eating inside with my fam.
Great, as always been going here when I was a kid lived at 117st still come by for a pie
If you like that Old New York Feel for your pizza experience, then look no more. I cant get enough of the pizza. You need a ride/tour? Contact me. Rikk Angelori on FB
Great food in both the Pizzeria and the restaurant. Ive been goin to both since a kid. Service in the restaurant is very lacks server only checked on us twice. But the quality of the food will make you forget about the service...
Best pizza in NYC. Original coal oven which are very rare to find anymore. 2nd oldest pizzeria in NY. Can’t recommend it enough.
I passed by just to have a bite and wanted to check it out and it was one of the best pizza pies I’ve had a New York City highly recommended!!!
I been visiting patsys since i was à kid my dad took us there often. Never disappoint!!
Love their brick oven pizza 🍕
Hands down quickest pizza there is. The pies are delicious cheap and never a let down. 3 soda and a pie for under 20$. I will say the pie is only good for two people. I frequent this place as often as possible.
Easily a top Pizzeria and its the only coal oven pizza still in existence
A friend of mine told me about this place while I was in NY. Best decision I made. Best pizza I’ve ever had!
I used to live on 103rd st. The place is still there and, well, yeah, but its changed. As I guess all things do... but so Happy to see that good ole Patsys Pizzeria is still in the hood... many childhood, teenage hood and adulthood memories. Ahhh I will be back...
Im not sure why people like this place. Ive tried it for a second and final time and again i am disappointed. I ordered chicken parm with past and garlic bread. The chicken was ok but the pasta was bland like they dont salt the water and the bread tasted a day old. I think this place is all hype and wouldn’t recommend it.
I would suggest you buy a slice before you get a pie to go.My pie was under cooked & the cheese tasted liked it was reheated (NOT A FRESH PIE) The Great Patsys have succumb to Quantity over Quality what a shame. Maybe dining in will get you a better quality pie????
OMG.... hole in the wall place .....one of my best pizza places ever. Will go back many more times 👍
You want tradition? You want a place that makes you sit and wait awhile and forces you to have a conversation with one another as your pizza is cooked to perfection? You want a place that makes you feel cozy and not feel stressed about what you have to wear? Patsys is one of the original pizza places in New York City keeping the tradition on what it means to be Italian. This place makes you feel like family. Dont be afraid to order something other than pizza because whatever you order will be on point.
The best pizza in NYC in my opinion!
Great food. The pizza and pasta are top notch. It is all cash. No credit cards. The interior is very old and could use some updating, but it isnt bad I guess they do it to keep the costs low.Edit May 23, 2021:. Dining room still closed to indoor dining. Staff said no plans to open up anytime soon. PATSYS WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?Edit Jan 19, 2022:. Patsys is now open again for indoor dining with a reduced menu. They no longer serve things like the Veal, Frutta di Mare, Scarpariello or Fra Davolo or Bistecca Alla Pizzaiola. Definitely missing a few more. I hate to say it also on our recent visit the quality seems to have gone down. I think they are no longer using fresh clams for the Linguini with clams sauce but canned clams. And the chicken with cheese and mozzarella main dish I had (cant remember the name now) was ultimately too salty. I think this pandemic has really affected this place and Im reluctantly reducing it from 4 stars to 3 stars for now. Hopefully things get back to normal in the near future as I do like this place but this last visit was disappointing.
One of the best, if not the best NY pie.
Expect your Pizza to Be Cold on Delivery.They dont use their own delivery people and it took 1 hr for pizza. I called asked for a manager he said to CALL Uber. Uber said to call Patsys. Endless Loop. Tried everything I could to just get hot pizza.Even offered to come pick it up in person and pay for the cab to get it faster. Was told they would not make the pizza again.If you dont love in proximity dont order. The pizza will come cold. Who really wants to spend $32 for a pie of pizza for it to be cold.Might as well get Papa Johns or Dominos as they can keep that hot.Sad day for customer service. BUYER Beware!Also sad as I NEVER write a bad review.Terrible CSR.Willing to change the review if the restaraunt addresses the issue. Managaer said he would fix it in an exchange of texts and nothing happened
Thin crusted and floppy but the sauce is so delicious. Best when its fresh out of the oven.
Some of the best pizza Ive ever had! Our table of 5 ate 6 pizzas it was so good! No joke. Make sure you get the garlic oil to dip the pizza in, it takes the pizza to the next level! This is where the people in the know go to get their authentic old school New York pizza! A must visit if you are in the area!
Not bad pasta. not aldente.Next time Im just sticking the pizza.
Terrible customer service. The person working the front refused to even heat up the pizza. When my friend asked for a pizza with a topping they gave us a dirty look and said no toppings. I have never been to a pizza place in my life that has no toppings. The person working was rude and argumentative. I’ve lived in NY area my entire life, this place is an embarrassment. Average at best pizza below average customer experience.
The quintessential New York slice, still cooked in one of the last coal-fired ovens in the city! This pizza may sound underwhelming on the outside, but don’t let the simplicity foul you. The genius here is in the balance and execution of the few ingredients involved. Don’t be tempted to stray for the regular pie as this is where you get the full experience. Go and enjoy this American classic!
Frequent buyer, pizza was almost burnt, he didnt change pie neither gave money back and he offered one more slice. Terrible service. Never buy here again. He didnt even apologized. And probably they will sell pizza which I returned.
Whenever I’m in this neighborhood, I have to stop in to the takeout shop and grab 2 slices and a soda from the machine. Best super thin slice, with just tomato sauce and cheese, and with that char you get from a coal burning oven. The pizza here has a distinct taste. No toppings available on slices.Or, go order a pie and sit down next door in the restaurant section. Get any toppings you like. Personally, I enjoy sausage and onions on my pie. It’s so thin and delicious, you can probably finish a whole pie yourself. They’re small at 16” round; you can handle it! Food is good too.
In the beginning I wouldve given 4 stars, but after my 4th time buying from their take out window Ive realized that if it isnt a fresh pie, it isnt worth it. Today the slice was the worst. It was stale, as if it had been sitting in the glass enclosure for too long and they didnt even heat it up. I didnt mind at the moment because I assumed it mustve come out the oven, but no it wasnt a slice from a fresh pie. Very disappointing because I was actually looking forward to it.
One of my favorite pizza spots in Harlem USA...
This is real pizza!!! And i dont even really like pizza. It was so delicious. Service was so good, too! Its a piece of NYC history!
OldSchool BrickOven Pizza Awesome , I grew up in Patsys!!! Me and my grade school buddies still love it
This pizza is nothing like advertised! I ordered a margarita pizza and according to what the menu says and the picture, I thought I would be getting something authentic. INSTEAD I GOT REGULAR GRATED MOZZARELLA CHEESE WITH 2 (literally, we counted) PIECES OF BASIL UNDER THE CHEESE. The kicker, it came to $19 for a 16 inch pizza that tasted about like Gionvannis, where its bigger and cheaper. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR DESIRE FOR GOOD ITALIAN PIZZA ON THIS PLACE! I called back about my disappointment and they seemed to think that is just how pizza is done. I expected better from what they advertise and state in the menu. :( :(
Perfect time to go was first thing in the morning 12:00. The house salad is off the hook, they do little things like blanch the onions to quell the bite, and the dressing with olive oil and pecorino is done to perfection. As for the pizza, thin, crunchy, and everything I would expect from a coal oven pizza. Perfect amount of cheese, perfect amount of sauce, which for the both of these is not too much, and in touch of basil here and there. If you havent guessed I had the margarita and its worth the trip.Jason our server was awesome. Greeted us promptly, it was attentive without being on top of us, had a great smile and even better attitude. Theres a pleasure to come here and eat here.For those who really like pizza and actually read the comments, Ill give you another two or three places to go to that might be worth your trip and keep in mind that theyre all different styles of New York Pizza.1) Nicks Pizza in Forest hills Queens2) New Park Pizza in Howard Beach3) VIP Pizza in Bayside Queens, here I would suggest the regular slice and the Sicilian only.Happy eating. Good job Patsys !
Want one of the best pies in town? Take the ride, eat outside of the sidewalk ordering window. Been coming here for 100 years.
One of my favorite pizza shops in the city. Offers both a fresh mozzarella and a regular cheese, as well as other toppings. Always delicious! They also have salads, appetizers and pasta. The servers are so friendly, you always feel welcome!
Came here after visiting museums and food was great! We got the 17 inch pizza and it was delicious. Staff was really nice and it was such a good vibe/environment. We were greeted immediately, and our food was served very quickly. If you want good pizza, come here after visiting central park.
Its been for ever that i moved to the suburb and come down here just for this pizza i have to drive 45min to get here for 2 pies
Yes!.. it’s the best pizza in Spanish Harlem. Maybe, it’s one of the best pizzas in upper Manhattan. Yes, it’s only $14 for a standard pie. And yes, you should get one now!If you live in this area you have probably stood in line at the pick up door (which is the northern-most door), if you haven’t sat in and experienced a taste of history you probably should, and if you care for pizza at all you should try this contender for the best slice.I’m just a random guy that lives around the block telling you to live your life right by going here.
Definitely one of the best pizza places in NYC. You can get a slice as well on the side booth, which is great.They only have cheese slices , and while amazing, the slices are rather small, (but so is the cost).Would definitely recommend it to anyone who is visiting the area, and its been a top lister for many many years.
The crust on the pizza here is thinner than normal but really good. I can only imagine how much better itd be with a thicker crust.
Some of the best pizza around hands down. Really fresh and well made. Not ever over or under cooked. Theyve somehow managed to make it the perfect middle. I highly recommend them here!
I ordered simply spaghetti and meatballs with mozzarella cheese I returned it for cheese to be put on it and they told me they couldnt do it and refuse to that was my experience
Great pizza and food, but the building interior and especially toilets need a SERIOUS make over.
Great pizza! cheese, sauces, toppings and even no toppings. We got the basic items from the menu. we order a piece of pie, onions, tomatoes and some basil. I think I like this thin pizza! you may also add pepperoni to it and cheese. Cash only.
Ordered on Uber tonight and the pie was a completely undercooked (soggy) pizza (if you can call it that), came very cold, and with the wrong toppings, I tried calling to tell them this instead of putting a bad review but the pizza is so sloppy it literally crumbles when you put it onto the plate. The sausage is also undercooked. I couldn’t make it through a Slice before ordering from somewhere else. Do better!
Old fashioned but way overrated.We were seated at 8.30, just three more tables were occupied so it was a slow evening.It took 25 to 30 minutes before someone acknowledged our presence and brought a menu.45 minutes later we were still waiting for two pizzas.While we were eating the maid asked to take away the plates, half full, and brought the check. We were practically kicked out of the place in a very unprofessional way, all because they took way too long to serve the tables.Pizza is OK, nothing exceptional but enjoyable. Beer is small bottles only and -at 7$ apiece- overpriced.Service is lacking and amateurish.To top it all, the place is difficult to reach from city center and in a dirty neighborhood, we spotted a few rats among the trash bins while leaving.
Used to be the best pizza around. But, when the pandemic hit they must of been penny pinching because quality of food declined.
During the pandemic, Patsys downsized to take-out pizza only. But this pizza is sooo goooood and a good price!We had a good family dinner here. Appetizer options were plentiful, and meal choices were all quite tasty. We didnt try the pizza, but next time we will!
Whats there to say but yum. An 80-year-old cold oven still makes great pizza super thin super tasty super quick.
Wow...just wow. Patsys Pizzeria is the reason people sell everything and move to NYC. Awesome, flavorful NY pizza. Great ambience. Friendly, non-intrusive staff. We had the pepperoni and cheese and fell in love on the first bite. I only wish they would ship to Miami.
You want tradition? You want a place that makes you sit and wait awhile and forces you to have a conversation with one another as your pizza is cooked to perfection? You want a place that makes you feel cozy and not feel stressed about what you have to wear? Patsys is one of the original pizza places in New York City keeping the tradition on what it means to be Italian. This place makes you feel like family. Dont be afraid to order something other than pizza because whatever you order will be on point.
Pizza arrived cold and it was the wrong pizza. Called Patsys and they told me I had to call Uber eats for a refund. Maybe they should MARK THE BOX WITH THE CUSTOMERS NAME for the Uber eats driver, not his fault. Shame because they have good pizza when it is the right order and HOT!!!
I went to the East Harlem location. The staff was friendly and attentive and the food came out quickly. The food was DELICIOUS. I got the margarita pizza and the eggplant parm with potato and broccoli and split with a couple friends. Highly recommend! Possibly the best pizza Ive ever had.
One of my favourite slices in NYC. Thin crust tasty sauce and just the right amount of char from coal oven stoves.
I guess I arrived at a busy time. A while after taking my order, the waiter said it would be a few more minutes. Ten minutes later, he said the same thing. Second time, it was true. When the pizza arrived, it was warm.It had a thin, crispy crust. Not as much cheese and sauce as I like, but that is a matter of style and taste. Ditto for the onions, which were sort of raw.With tax (and four toppings) the bill was $27.25, cash only. I paid $42.25, having only 1s and 20s. The change came back: two 5s. That really annoyed me. If they insist on cash only, then they should be able to make change correctly.
Best pizza Ive tasted, large portions (especially the side dishes), and moderate pricing.
Pizza was great. Location was not the best, the place looks really messy
The worst pizza and calamari I have ever eaten! I ordered 1/2 cheese and 1/2 eggplant pizza and there was barely any cheese or eggplant on the pizza. We also ordered calamari and it was horrible! The sauce isnt bad but the only good thing off of the menu. Save your money and order elsewhere.
I get that due to Covid everyones hours have changed but its going to be half a year since the restrictions have started. The hours shouldve been updated and posted on their doors by now. My bf and I drove after work to get a pie because I was praising their pizza for a while now. When he went to place an order the employee was rude. We went to get cash from the car and came back to see that the gates were down at 8:50. When the employees walked out they said that they close at 9. Just update your hours and voicemail. At least put a sign on the door.
Old school NYC pizza. Coal fired oven goodness. Reminds me of the best classics in NY, like Deninos or Joe and Pats on Staten Island. Best pizza in Harlem.
I tried this place twice. The pizza doesnt taste like anything, the ingredients are so bland. There are better places around the neighborhood.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Patsys Pizzeria 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-16What is perfection? New York pizza should be so simple, it wouldnt pass an entrance test to a preschool. Basic thin crust, that tears with the resistance youd expect from a 7yo at bedtime, and yet soft enough to warrant the folding we know these slices command. A plentiful sauce, enough to constitute the majority flavour profile, piquant acid and with only natural tomato sweetness. The cheese is there only to create a texture contrast, and this cheese is in the perfect quantity to not dominate the whole. Its $15 of New York pizza perfection. It sounds crazy, but its hard to find a great slice among all the slices that dominate the streets here. Patsys is also in a wonderful neighbourhood. Catch the 6 up to 116th and enjoy a great walk to patsys. Its perfect new york slice pizza.
Review №2
2022-06-16The pizza is good I like thin crust. However I wish they spread the topping and have more options.
Review №3
2022-01-04Patsys what can you say this is one of the Best Pizza spots in NYC. The Historical photographs on the wall are amazing as well. THE FOOD IS GREAT...our server was awesome and followed Covid protocols. However, you will need CASH ONLY in this place. They do not do electronic payments.
Review №4
2021-09-03I had a slice of cheese from the window. Its a very good slice but if youre visiting NYC and have limited time, the dirty secret is that some of the $1 pizza places in midtown and downtown are pretty much just as good (not all though). The slice here is NY style with a lot of flop and above average amount of cheese. Crust is toward the soft and chewy end.
Review №5
2022-02-21Quality is very inconsistent. It seems to really depend who is making the pies....Sometimes this pizza is excellent, other times it is very blah. As of late the quality of the cheese seems to have diminished. Really hope this spot doesnt start going down the drain. Was truly a NYC staple for many years delivering some of the best pizza this city has to offer.
Review №6
2022-03-19The pizza was excellent. The wait was a little crazy; I think they need a better system
Review №7
2022-04-10Soo delicious. I had the pork chop special and its out of this world. The 🍕 pizza of course is #1
Review №8
2022-04-06My favorite pizza anywhere. Nice thin crust cooked in a brick oven fired with coal. Sauce is delicious. Garlic on top is my favorite. I can eat a whole pie. A must try if you never had it. Its that good.
Review №9
2022-02-12We scheduled a delivery for 7:30pm yesterday. It arrived on time, but was cold and looked like it had been made hours ago. The side of cheesy garlic bread was clumped together and also cold.I called and explained the situation to see if we could get a replacement pizza since I assumed it was a mistake, but the owner said, verbatim, “It’s not my problem.”He refused to help in any way and shoo-d me off the phone. I reported it to Uber Eats since this pizza had cheese and anchovies, and it was obviously not made fresh. What a garbage experience and I would actively avoid going here or recommending to anyone in the city.
Review №10
2022-02-23Excellent service, very good food, fair price. We had the arugula salad with candied walnuts that was fantastic, the garlic bread that was amazing. We also had chicken parmigiana and vodka penne with shrimp which was good. Would definitely recommend and return!