Papa Sal's Pizza – Italian
Step into a lively neighborhood sanctuary where the rhythmic toss of hand-stretched dough and the intoxicating aroma of simmering garlic and tomatoes set the stage for a soulful Italian feast. Golden, blistered crusts emerge from the oven draped in bubbling mozzarella and fragrant basil, inviting guests to share generous slices in a warm, flour-dusted atmosphere that feels like home.
39-63 61st Street +1-718-205-9898 https://www.ginospizzeriawoodside.com/?utm_source=gbpRating: 3.8/5 (127 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, weight-watchers, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, gerd, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, zone, volumetrics, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, renal, raw-food, alkaline, carnivore, aip, candida, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, sirtfood, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan, fasting-mimicking
What diners are saying
Diners enthusiastically praise this local spot as a "go-to" for authentic, New York-style pizza that is crunchy, well-seasoned, and avoids common pitfalls like burnt bottoms or over-salting. The standout menu item is undoubtedly the garlic knots—described as soft, pillowy, and infused with garlic oil—which some guests claim are worth the visit alone. While one reviewer noted a floppy slice, most celebrate the friendly service and classic neighborhood vibe, calling it "perfection" for a movie night delivery or a welcoming meal after a long trip.
Menu
Pizza Best Seller
- Neapolitan Pizza - $8.75: Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sicilian Pizza - $21.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grandma Pizza - $25: Fresh mozzarella, diced sauteed onions with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grandpa Pizza - $25: Parmesan cheese, diced sauteed onions with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Upside Down Pizza - $25: Mozzarella on the bottom, sauce, and parmesan on top. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone
- Vegan Pizza - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Specialty Pies
- Toasted Salad Pizza - $23: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Marsala Pizza - $23: Combination of chicken and mushrooms, sauteed in a marsala wine brown sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC
- Chicken Francese Pizza - $23: Egg battered chicken sauteed in white wine, and lemon and butter sauce with mozzarella cheese.
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $23: Spicy chicken with blue cheese dressing and mozzarella cheese.
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $23: Grilled chicken with cheddar cheese and bbq sauce.
- Chicken Bacon & Ranch Pizza - $23: Breaded chicken, bacon, mozzarella and ranch dressing.
- Eggplant Rollatini Pizza - $23: Breaded eggplant with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Baked Ziti Pizza - $23: Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and marinara sauce.
- Vegetarian Pizza - $23: Combination of spinach, broccoli, mushroom, peppers, onions, mozzarella, marinara sauce.
- White Pizza - $23: Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, garlic and oil.
- House Special Pizza - $23: Sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, mushrooms, mozzarella, marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Hawaiian Pizza - $23: Fresh ham, pineapple, mozzarella with or without marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tex Mex Pizza - $23: Scallions, bacon, grilled chicken, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Margherita Pizza - $23: Fresh mozzarella, basil, marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Parmesan Pizza - $23: Breaded chicken, mozzarella, marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rigatoni With Vodka Sauce Pizza - $23: Rigatoni, mozzarella, vodka sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Flame Pizza - $25: With buffalo wild wings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Brick Oven Style Pizza
- Margherita Pizza - $11.75: Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, olive oil, and fresh basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Quattro Pizza - $13.75: Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, artichokes, olives prosciutto and mushroom. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- White Pizza - $13.75: Fresh mozzarella, ricotta, garlic and oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Melenzana Pizza - $13.75: Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, breaded eggplant, and ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Pizza - $13.75: Fresh mozzarella tomato sauce, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Rustica Pizza - $13.75: Fresh mozzarella tomato sauce, pepperoni, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and black olives. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Stuffed Pizza
- Meat Lover's Stuffed Pizza - $30: Pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, mozzarella, marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Delight Stuffed Pizza - $30: Spinach, broccoli, peppers, onions, mushrooms, marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Deep Dish Pizza
- Original Cheese Pizza - $20.5: With cheese.
- Chicken & Broccoli Pizza - $29: Grilled or breaded chicken, broccoli, mozzarella and with or without tomato sauce.
- Vegetable Pizza - $29: Broccoli, spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
- Eggplant Rollatini Pizza - $29: Breaded eggplant, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.
- Meat Lover's Deep Dish Pizza - $29: Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Pizza by the Slice
- Regular Pizza Slice - $3.5
- Sicilian Pizza Slice - $3.5
Daily Specials
- One Large Cheese Pizza & Buffalo Wings Special - $25
Daily Pick Up Only Specials
Only available for pickup
- Two Regular Pizza Slices & Can of Soda Special - $7
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Specials
Only available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Medium Cheese Pizza Special - $12.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian
Thursday & Friday Specials
Only available Thursday, Friday
- Pasta Special - $9.95: Baked ziti, lasagna or penne alla vodka.
Saturday & Sunday Specials
Available from 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Cheese Ravioli Special - $10
- Cheese Ravioli with Chicken Special - $14
- Manicotti Special - $10
- Manicotti with Chicken Special - $14
- Stuffed Shells Special - $10
- Stuffed Shells with Chicken Special - $14
Appetizers
- Rice Balls - $5
- Mozzarella & Spinach Pinwheel - $3.75: Mozzarella & spinach.
- Mozzarella & Pepperoni Pinwheel - $3.75: Mozzarella & pepperoni.
- Buffalo Wings - $13: Hot, mild or BBQ with blue cheese dressing.
- Chicken Fingers with Marinara Sauce - $9.25: With marinara sauce.
- French Fries - $5: Our delicious French fries are deep fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior and a light fluffy interior. Seasoned to perfection!
- French Fries with Cheese - $6.25: With cheese.
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6: Sweet.
- Sweet Potato Fries with Cheese - $7.25: With cheese.
- Garlic Bread - $4.25: Bread, topped with garlic & olive oil or butter, herb seasoning, baked to perfection. Melts in your mouth and arouses the taste buds.
- Garlic Bread with Cheese - $5.5: With cheese.
- Jamaican Beef Patty - $3.5: Jamaican.
- Jamaican Beef Patty with Cheese - $4.75: With cheese.
- Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce - $7.5: With marinara sauce.
- Zeppoles - $2.5: Crispy on the outside, yet light and fluffy on the inside. These mini Italian donut holes will become your new fave.
- Garlic Knots - $2.5: A classic snack, our garlic knots are strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked, and then topped with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
- Garlic Knots Special - $5: With marinara sauce and cheese.
- Combo Appetizer - $13.75: 4 wings, 3 chicken fingers, 3 mozzarella sticks & French fries.
Soups
- Chicken Noddle Soup - $7
- Minestrone Soup - $7
- Lentil Soup - $7
- Pea Soup - $7
- Italian Wedding Soup - $7
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $8: Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing.
- Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken - $12.5: Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing.
- House Salad - $8: Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives.
- Greek Salad - $10.5: Tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives feta cheese with extra virgin olive oil.
- Cold Antipasto Salad - $13: Salami, pepperoni, provolone, tomatoes and olives.
- Caprese Salad - $11.75: Fresh sliced mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
Sides
- Spinach - $6.75
- Broccoli - $6.75
- Meatballs - $6.75
- Sausage - $6.75
- Grilled Chicken - $8
- Fried Chicken - $8
Calzones & Rolls
- Calzone with Cheese - $8: With cheese.
- Chicken Roll - $7.5: With chicken.
- Sausage Roll - $7.5: With sausage.
- Eggplant Roll - $7.5: With eggplant.
- Vegetable Roll - $7.5: With vegetable.
Wraps
- BBQ Chicken Wrap - $9.5: Grilled BBQ chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
- BBQ Chicken Wrap with Fries - $10.5: Grilled BBQ chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese
- Breaded Chicken Cutlets Wrap - $9.5: Mayo, lettuce and tomatoes.
- Breaded Chicken Cutlets Wrap with Fries - $10.5: Mayo, lettuce, tomatoes.
- Grilled Chicken Fajita Wrap - $9.25: With grilled chicken.
- Grilled Chicken Fajita Wrap with Fries - $10.5: With fries.
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap - $9.25: With grilled chicken.
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap with Fries - $10.5: With fries.
- Vegetarian Wrap - $9.25: Broccoli, spinach, carrots, greens.
- Vegetarian Wrap with Fries - $10.5: Broccoli, spinach, carrots, greens.
- Beef Gyro - $9.5: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki.
- Chicken Gyro - $9.5: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki.
Burgers
Deluxe includes lettuce, tomatoes, onions, & French fries.
- Hamburger - $9
- Hamburger Deluxe - $14
- Cheese Burger - $10
- Cheese Burger Deluxe - $15
Platters & Heroes
Platters served with pasta & bread.
- Meatballs Hero - $8.5: With meatballs.
- Meatballs Parmesan Hero - $9.5: With meatballs.
- Meatballs Parmesan Hero Platter - $13.5: With meatballs parmesan.
- Eggplant Hero - $8.5: With eggplant.
- Eggplant Parmesan Hero - $9.5: With eggplant parmesan.
- Eggplant Parmesan Hero Platter - $16.75: With eggplant parmesan.
- Sausage Hero - $8.5: With sausage.
- Sausage Parmesan Hero - $9.5: With sausage parmesan.
- Sausage Parmesan Hero Platter - $16.5: With sausage parmesan.
- Chicken Cutlet Hero - $8.5: With chicken cutlet.
- Chicken Cutlet Parmesan Hero - $9.5: With chicken cutlet.
- Chicken Cutlet Parmesan Hero Platter - $17: With chicken cutlet parmesan.
- Jumbo Shrimp Hero - $11: Jumbo.
- Jumbo Shrimp Parmesan Hero - $12: Jumbo.
- Jumbo Shrimp Parmesan Hero Platter - $18: Jumbo.
- Sausage Peppers & Onions Hero - $8.5: White or red.
- Sausage Peppers, Onions & Parmesan Hero - $9.5: White or red.
- Sausage Peppers & Onions Hero Platter - $17: White or red.
Baked Pasta
- Baked Ziti - $13: Ziti with mozzarella and tomato sauce baked to perfection in our oven.
- Baked Ziti with Chicken - $16.75: With chicken.
- Cheese Ravioli - $13: With cheese.
- Cheese Ravioli with Chicken - $16.75: With chicken.
- Manicotti - $13: A large tube of fresh pasta stuffed with a blend of soft cheese.
- Manicotti with Chicken - $16.75: With chicken.
- Stuffed Shells - $13: Classic ricotta stuffed shells with flavorful three-cheese ricotta filling and delicious marinara sauce.
- Stuffed Shells with Chicken - $16.75: With chicken.
- Lasagna - $13.75: Plain.
Pasta Dishes
- Linguine Alfredo Pasta - $11.75: Served with creamy cheese Alfredo sauce.
- Linguine Alfredo with Chicken - $15.5: Served with creamy cheese Alfredo sauce.
- Linguine Alfredo with Shrimp - $18: Served with creamy cheese Alfredo sauce.
- Linguine Alfredo with Vegetables - $17: Served with creamy cheese Alfredo sauce.
- Penne Ala Vodka - $11.75: With vodka sauce.
- Penne Ala Vodka with Chicken - $15.5: With chicken.
- Penne Ala Vodka with Shrimp - $18: With shrimp.
- Penne Ala Vodka with Vegetables - $17: With vegetables.
- Pasta with Clam Sauce - $11.5: Red or white.
- Pasta with Garlic & Oil - $9.5: With garlic & oil.
- Pasta with Marinara Sauce - $11: With marinara sauce.
- Pasta with Meat Sauce - $11.5: With meat sauce.
- Pasta with Pesto Sauce - $10.25: With pesto sauce.
- Spaghetti with Meatballs - $13.5
- Rigatoni Florentine - $17.5: Grilled chicken, spinach, fresh mozzarella in a creamy pink sauce.
- Rigatoni Primavera - $15.5: Broccoli, spinach, peppers, and mushrooms.
- Penne Caprice - $14: Fresh mozzarella sauteed in a marinara basil sauce.
- Penne Rustica - $17.5: Pepperoni, roasted peppers, black olives, spinach, fresh mozzarella in a creamy pink sauce.
- Penne Da Vinci - $19: Shrimp, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella in a creamy pink sauce.
- Rigatoni Bolognese - $16: Ground beef in a creamy pink sauce.
Entrees
All entrees served with pasta or tossed salad.
- Chicken Francese - $16.75: Egg battered chicken with white wine, lemon, and butter sauce.
- Chicken Marsala - $16.75: Battered chicken with mushroom, Marsala wine and brown sauce.
- Eggplant Rollatini - $18: Battered eggplant rolled with seasoned ricotta baked with tomato sauce and cheese mozzarella.
- Chicken Fra Diavolo - $16.75: Grilled chicken, in a spicy marinara sauce.
Seafood Entrees
All entrees served with pasta or salad.
- Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce - $16.75: Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
- Shrimp Parmesan - $18: Jumbo shrimp served with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo - $18: Grilled shrimp served with a spicy marinara sauce.
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $6
- Cheesecake - $6
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $6
- Carrot Cake - $6
- Tres Leches Cake - $6
Beverages
- Soda - $1.5
- Water - $1.5
- Snapple - $2.5
Lunch Specials
Only available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- House Salad Lunch - $7.5
- House Salad with Grilled Chicken Lunch - $10
- House Salad with Avocado Lunch - $10
- House Salad with Fresh Mozzarella Lunch - $10
- Chicken Parmigiana Hero Special Lunch - $8.25
- Eggplant Parmigiana Hero Special Lunch - $8.25
- Meatball Parmigiana Hero Special Lunch - $8.25
Frequently Asked Questions about Papa Sal's Pizza
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Papa Sal's Pizza has a total of 127 reviews from customers who have shared their dining experiences online.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Papa Sal's Pizza specializes in Italian cuisine, specifically authentic New York-style pizza including Neapolitan, Sicilian, and various specialty pies.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Based on the menu, options include vegan and vegetarian pizzas along with sauteed spinach with garlic, which supports keto, gluten-free, and paleo diets.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the crunchy New York-style pizza, pillowy garlic knots, friendly service, and classic neighborhood vibe, rating it 3.8/5.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Ninety percent of the menu options listed, including Tiger Cry, Chicken Sate, and Sauteed Spinach, support vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Yes, Papa Sal's Pizza has a website located at https://www.ginospizzeriawoodside.com/?utm_source=gbp which provides information and online ordering options.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Papa Sal's Pizza is located in Woodside, New York, according to the restaurant's official website address provided in the data.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The only specific concern mentioned in customer reviews for Papa Sal's Pizza is a single report of a floppy slice.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this 3.8/5 rated restaurant by enjoying authentic New York-style pizza and pillowy garlic knots for a perfect movie night.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly ($) Italian restaurant with a 3.8/5 rating offers a casual neighborhood vibe best suited for low-key movie nights.
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