★★★★★
Arguably the best pizza place in East Village. I would say the best pizza in Manhattan. It's worth it to travel from Queens once a week. The Margherita pizza and the buffalo chicken pizza slices are the best in New York.
Melani
East Village Pizza | NYC's Favorite Pizza Near You Since 1997
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NYC's Favorite Pizza Near You Since 1997
Serving hand-tossed New York-style pizza, double-stacked pies, and late-night slices to the East Village, Union Square, NYU, and Lower East Side — open until 4AM (5AM weekends). Authentic New York-style slices from $4.99. Featured in The New York Times, NBC, Time Out, and GMA. 4.5★ from 2.5k+ Google reviews.
Open until 4AM (5AM weekends). Authentic New York-style slices from $4.99. Featured in The New York Times, NBC, Time Out, and GMA. 4.5★ from 2.5k+ Google reviews.
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Our Story
From Delivery Driver to Owner: The Story of Frank Kabatas
East Village Pizza has been at 145 1st Avenue since 1997. Frank Kabatas has owned it since 2003, after working his way up from delivery driver.
My journey at 145 1st Avenue began long before I owned the place. I started as a delivery driver, learning every street in the East Village and, more importantly, learning what people loved about a true New York slice.
I worked my way up, from the delivery bike to the counter, and eventually to the oven, where I mastered the craft of pizza making.
In 2003, I took over as owner, driven by a single mission: to preserve the authentic neighborhood pizza experience I had fallen in love with. For over two decades, we've honored that mission by focusing on what matters: a 72-hour cold-fermented dough, the freshest ingredients, and a commitment to consistency that you can taste in every bite.
With over 1.7 million followers on Instagram and recognition across NYC, East Village Pizza continues to be a go-to destination for anyone looking for the best pizza in Manhattan.
Still here. Still making it better.
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From Our Customers
★★★★★
East Village Pizza had me have my best slice of pizza of my life. Margherita slice and pepperoni slice was amazing. The double stacked pizza is arguably the best. East Village Pizza is the best! Best pizza in Manhattan.
Hugo
★★★★★
East Village Pizza is a small corner store in the East Village that makes the best pizza in Manhattan! Made my day. The best margherita pizza! Came from Queens and it definitely worth it!
Fernende
★★★★★
The Double-Stacked Pizza at East Village Pizza is unreal — two pies baked into one, stuffed with extra cheese. Nothing else in the city compares.
Marcus
★★★★
Grabbed a late-night slice from East Village Pizza after a show and it hit exactly right. Open till 4AM and still tastes this good? Only in NYC.
Priya
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FAQ
What Is Double-Stacked Pizza?
Double-stacked pizza is two full New York-style pizzas baked together as one pie, with extra mozzarella and your choice of toppings packed between the two crusts — an East Village Pizza original, served since 1997.