Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Horn's Hook Tavern, Donna Margherita and Don Filippo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for pizza in Upper East Side. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional pizza.
Upper East Side's Premier Pizza Destinations
Discover the finest pizza destinations across the Upper East Side, where traditional Italian craftsmanship meets classic American comfort. This curated selection features a variety of styles, ranging from the authentic offerings at San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina and Donna Margherita to the reliable neighborhood slices at York Ave Pizza and Gotham Pizza. Whether you prefer a sit-down meal at Patsy's Pizzeria or a casual bite at Horn's Hook Tavern, these local staples provide the perfect crust for every palate.
12 restaurants in Best Pizza in Upper East Side | Top Spots
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Italian Village Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Saba's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Patsy's Pizzeria · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- La Mia Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Gotham Pizza · rated 3/5: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.






