Famous Famiglia Pizzeria – Italian
Famous Famiglia Pizzeria captures the vibrant energy of a classic New York slice shop, where the air is thick with the comforting scent of garlic, oregano, and hand-tossed dough baking to a perfect golden crunch. Each slice offers a harmonious balance of tangy tomato sauce and bubbling, molten mozzarella, providing a nostalgic and soul-warming experience that brings the authentic spirit of an Italian kitchen to the heart of the city.
Famous Famiglia Pizzeria, East 84th Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan +1-212-737-7777 https://www.famousfamigliaofnewyork.com/Rating: 4.4/5 (828 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, low-cholesterol, alkaline, carnivore, tlc, renal, aip, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a top choice for New York-style pizza in Uptown Manhattan, Famous Famiglia Pizzeria wins over diners with its crispy crusts, generous toppings, and large, affordable slices. Guests frequently highlight the friendly, quick service, noting how staff go above and beyond—even hosting educational pizza-making sessions for school groups. The cozy, family-oriented atmosphere makes it a convenient stop for hospital workers and Central Park visitors alike, though reviewers note it can get bustling during school lunch hours.
Menu
House Favorites
These are the shop recommendations for a great meal experience.
- Pizza Bianca - $19.95: White. Ricotta, mozzarella, Romano cheese & fresh garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Cutlet Salad - $10.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Pepperoni Stromboli - $7.95
- Spinach Stromboli - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza - $12: Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Gluten Free Cheese Pizza - $15.5: Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Pizza Specialties
- Margherita Pizza - $20.95: Fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, plum tomatoes & olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pizza Bianca - $19.95: White. Ricotta, mozzarella, Romano cheese & fresh garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza - $20.95: With ranch.
- Chunky Chicken Ranch Pizza - $20.95: With ranch. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Primavera Pizza - $24.95: Vegetarian. Mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, broccoli & extra cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sicilian Style Cheese Pizza - $26.95: Thick crust pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Traditional Square Grandma Pizza - $25.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grandma Cup & Char Pepperoni Pizza - $31.95
- Grandma Vodka Sauce Pizza - $28.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grandma Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza - $34.95
Pizza by the Slice
- Cheese Pizza Slice - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Extra Cheese Pizza Slice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Margherita Pizza Slice - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bianca White Pizza Slice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni Pizza Slice - $4.95
- Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza Slice - $5.95
- Primavera Pizza Slice - $5.95: Veggie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sicilian Pizza Slice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Broccoli Pizza Slice - $5.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Grandma Pizza Slice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grandma Cup & Char Pepperoni Pizza Slice - $4.95
- Grandma Vodka Sauce Pizza Slice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grandma Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Slice - $5.75
Appetizers
- Garlic Knots - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Garlic Knots with Mozzarella Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Garlic Bread - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Cheese - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Side of Marinara Sauce - $0.5
Salads
- Garden Salad - $7.95: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & carrots. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Caesar Salad - $7.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Chicken Cutlet Salad - $10.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Greek Salad - $10.95: Chicken salad with kalamata olives, feta cheese & onions. Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Antipasto Salad - $12.95: Garden salad topped with ham, salami, fresh mushrooms, black olives and mozzarella cheese.
- Fresh Mozzarella Salad - $10.95: Garden salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil olive oil & balsamic vinegar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Baked Calzones & Strombolis
- Cheese Calzone - $7.95: Ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- One Topping Calzone - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni Stromboli - $7.95
- Sausage & Peppers Stromboli - $7.95
- Spinach Stromboli - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Chicken Parm Stromboli - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein
Delicious Heroes
- Meatball Parmigiana Hero - $11.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sausage, Peppers & Onions Parm Hero - $11.95
- Eggplant Parmigiana Hero - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Hero - $11.95
Gourmet Pasta
- Lasagna - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Penne with Marinara Sauce - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pasta Primavera - $15: Eggplant, broccoli, fresh mushrooms, garlic butter, cherry tomatoes, parmesan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Penne alla Vodka - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baked Ziti - $12.95
- Baked Ziti with Chicken - $17.95
- Baked Ziti with Meatballs - $17.95
Italian Specialties
Served with your choice of penne or spaghetti.
- Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana - $15.95
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sausage Parmigiana - $15.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach
- Meatball Parmigiana - $15.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $5.95
Beverages
- Soda - $1.75
- Water - $1.5
- Snapple Iced Tea - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stewart's Soda - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Salads Catering
Small trays serve 6 - 10 people, medium tray serves 10 - 15 people & large tray serves 15 - 20 people.
- Garden Salad Catering - $22 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Caesar Salad Catering - $22 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Cutlet Salad Catering - $30: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots & chicken. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Greek Salad Catering - $35 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Mediterranean, South-Beach
- Antipasto Salad Catering - $35: Romaine lettuce, ham, Genoa salami, mushrooms, black olives & mozzarella cheese.
- Fresh Mozzarella Salad Catering - $35: Garden salad with fresh mozzarella cheese & fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore
Pasta Dishes Catering
Small tray serves 8 - 12 people, large tray serves 15 - 20 people.
- Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce Catering - $40
- Penne with Marinara Sauce Catering - $40
- Baked Ziti Catering - $50: Ziti with ricotta & mozzarella cheese.
- Penne Ala Vodka Catering - $50
- Pasta Primavera Catering - $50: Cooked in light butter sauce with a touch of fresh garlic & basil, a medley of ziti with broccoli, mushrooms & eggplant. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Meat Lasagna Catering - $70: Ricotta & mozzarella cheese, & ground beef.
- Vegetable Lasagna Catering - $75: Ricotta & mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms & eggplant.
Italian Specialties Catering
Small tray serves 8 - 12 people, large tray serves 15 - 20 people.
- Chicken Parmigiana Catering - $65
- Meatball Parmigiana Catering - $65
- Eggplant Parmigiana Catering - $65
- Sausage Parmigiana Catering - $65
Frequently Asked Questions about Famous Famiglia Pizzeria
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates groups with a family-oriented atmosphere and diverse options including gluten-free cheese pizza, vegetarian pizza bianca, and high-protein pepperoni.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria specializes in Italian cuisine, specifically New York-style pizza, strombolis, and traditional Italian kitchen favorites.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value, with reviewers specifically praising the large, affordable slices and a 4.4/5 rating.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Rated 4.4/5, this restaurant is unique for hosting educational pizza-making sessions and being a top choice for New York-style pizza in Uptown Manhattan.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria is a budget-friendly ($) establishment, with reviews specifically highlighting the large and affordable pizza slices.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The restaurant features a cozy, family-oriented atmosphere with the vibrant energy and style of a classic New York slice shop.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria is located in Uptown Manhattan, New York City, near Central Park and local hospitals.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include large New York-style pizza slices, Pizza Bianca, Cheese Pizza, Margherita Pizza, and Grandma Cup & Char Pepperoni Pizza.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly restaurant is celebrated as a top choice for New York-style pizza in Uptown Manhattan, maintaining a 4.4/5 average rating.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include specific operating hours, but the restaurant maintains an active website at https://www.famousfamigliaofnewyork.com/.
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