Patsy's Pizzeria – Italian
Step into a timeless slice of New York history where the smoky perfume of coal-fired ovens mingles with the sweet scent of simmering San Marzano tomatoes. Paper-thin crusts emerge from the flames with a signature blistered char, providing a crisp foundation for pools of molten mozzarella and fragrant, hand-torn basil. The bustling, old-school atmosphere hums with the warmth of a neighborhood institution, inviting guests to savor the simple, soul-satisfying artistry of a legendary pie.
1279 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021 +1-212-639-1000 https://patsyspizzerianyc.com/Rating: 4.1/5 (584 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this spot for its authentic Italian fare and welcoming atmosphere, highlighting the fantastic pizza as a must-try. Reviewers rave about specific standout dishes like the crispy veal parmigiana, the chicken parm sandwich, and the unique fried zucchini and eggplant chips served with garlic Greek yogurt dip. Guests appreciate the calm environment, beautiful decor, and generally amazing service, making it a celebrated choice for a comforting meal.
Menu
Soup
- Zuppa del Giorno - $10: Soup of the day Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Pasta é Fagioli - $10: Pasta and beans. Add Bacon (no additional cost)
Starters
- Baked Clams (Individual) - $19: Patsy’s signature seasoned clams Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Grilled or Fried Calamari (Individual) - $18: Grilled (with Mixed Greens) or Fried Calamari Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Grilled Octopus - $21: Served with fingerling potatoes and chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Spicy Rock Shrimp (Individual) - $21: Coated in spicy chipotle sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Salmon Tartar (Individual) - $22: Served on a bed of cucumber, avocado, capers, onions topped with citrus soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Buffalo Wings (Individual) - $16: Served with side of blue cheese, carrots and celery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders (Individual) - $14: Served with honey mustard dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bruschetta (Individual) - $13: Chopped fresh tomato salad on Italian bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Suppli (Individual) - $13: Served with side of tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Meatball Parmigiana (Individual) - $17.5: Served with homemade marinara sauce and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Caprese (Individual) - $16: Mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted peppers, basil pesto, EVOO
- Patsy’s Pizzeria Antipasti (Individual) - $18: Soppressata, roasted peppers, prosciutto, anchovies, olives, parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mixed Grilled Veggies (Individual) - $16: Zucchini, eggplant, portobello mushroom, broccoli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Skewered Grilled Shrimp (Individual) - $17: Served with thai sweet chill dipping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Fried Zucchini & Eggplant Chips (Individual) - $15: With garlic yogurt dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Mozzarella Sticks (Individual) - $14: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Garlic Bread - $8: Bread topped with garlic, butter, fine herbs, parmesan cheese, baked to perfection, with marinara sauce. Add Mozzarella for $2.00 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Salads
- Insalata Mista (Individual) - $15: Mixed greens, frise, tomatoes, carrots, olives, sliced radish, fine herbs, italian dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Insalata Romana (Individual) - $15: Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Organic Baby Greens with Beets (Individual) - $15: Goat cheese, walnuts, beets, white balsamic vinaigrette
- Insalata di Arugula (Individual) - $16: Arugula, endive, radicchio, sun-dried tomatoes, honey vinaigrette, shaved parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Insalata Siciliana (Individual) - $17: Mix green salad, mozzarella, black olives, capers, tomatoes, roasted peppers, carrots, anchovies, artichokes, homemade italian dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Buratta and Prosciutto Di Parma (Individual) - $22: Arugula, heirloom tomato and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Patsy’s Shepherd’s Salad (Individual) - $17: Mix of cucumber, tomato, romaine lettuce, olives, and feta cheese with lemon vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Avocado Salad (Individual) - $16: Heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, avocado, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber
Lunch Specials
Paninis and Heroes
- Panini Milanese - $22: Breaded chicken cutlet, arugula, tomato, mozzarella cheese, patsy’s dressing
- Panini Pollo alla Griglia - $23: Grilled chicken cutlet, arugula, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, pesto sauce
- Panini Vegetarino - $21: Baked seasoned eggplant, zucchini, tomato, fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Panini Caprese - $22: Prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, tomato
- Filoncino con Polpette - $21: Patsy’s famous meatballs, homemade tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Filoncino con Pollo Parmigiana - $21: “Classic” chicken parmigiana hero Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Crab Cake Sandwich - $22: Lettuce, tomatoes, french fries and side of chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Pasta
Gluten Free Pasta Available
- Baked Ziti (Individual) - $24: Light tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Farfalle al Pomodoro (Individual) - $20: Served with fresh plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Bucatini Carbonara (Individual) - $25: Carbonara sauce, green peas, wild mushrooms, bacon in light cream sauce
- Fettuccine Alfredo é Pollo (Individual) - $26: White or spinach fettuccine, sliced chicken, alfredo sauce
- Pappardelle alla Toscanese (Individual) - $24: Fresh wide ribbon pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, wild mushroom, marsala wine, aged parmigiano, pecorino cheese in cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Penne al Filetto di Pomodoro é Formaggio (Individual) - $24: Fresh plum tomato sauce with spinach, mozzarella, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orecchiette con La Salsicce (Individual) - $26: Sweet italian sausage, spinach, broccoli, olive oil, garlic, wine sauce
- Rigatoni alla Bolognese (Individual) - $26: Homemade zesty tomato meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics
- Penne alla Vodka (Individual) - $22: Penne in cream and tomato sauce, vodka, bacon. Add grilled chicken extra $6.00
- Spaghetti é Pollo Cacciatore (Individual) - $26: Sliced chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, white wine, peppers, in light tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Spaghetti di Grano Duro con i Vegetali (Individual) - $25: Whole wheat homemade pasta, vegetables, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Gemelli Arugula é Pollo (Individual) - $26: Twisted pasta with sliced chicken breast, arugula, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Linguine Scampignola (Individual) - $29: Shrimp, garlic, olive oil, herbs in white wine or tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Linguine alla Vongole (Individual) - $28: Clams, garlic, white wine or tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Linguine Fra Diavolo ai Frutti di Mare (Individual) - $29: Calamari, scallops, shrimp, clams, fresh spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Ravioli (Individual) - $26: Homemade ravioli (spinach, cheese or lobster) with pistachio, pomodoro sauce, pink sauce or pesto sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spinach Ravioli Piccata (Individual) - $27: Lemon, butter, capers sauce and sauteed spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Spaghetti with Meatballs (Individual) - $26: Traditional homemade meatballs, pomodoro sauce
- Pennette with Shrimp (Individual) - $29: Cylinder-shaped pasta with grilled shrimp and pesto sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Signature Dishes
- Eggplant Parmigiana Spaghetti - $25: Traditional style eggplant parmigiana served with spaghetti with pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Parmigiana Spaghetti - $27: Traditional style chicken parmigiana served with spaghetti with pomodoro sauce
- Veal Parmigiana Spaghetti - $29: Traditional style veal parmigiana served with spaghetti with pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Francese - $29: Served with mashed potatoes, broccoli and topped with crab meat and lemon sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Grilled Chicken Paillard - $28: Served over arugula salad and lemon vinaigrette dressing
- Chicken Piccata with Linguine - $27: Sautéed chicken, capers, lemon sauce, served over linguine
- Chicken Marsala with Linguine - $27: Served over homemade mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Veal Marsala with Linguine - $29: Served over homemade mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Grilled Mediterranean Branzino - $31: Served with heirloom tomato, cucumber, red onions, cherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Lasagna di Casa - $27: Layers of bolognese, béchamel sauce, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Grilled Norwegian Salmon - $29: Served with spinach, broccoli, garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Risotto Scampi - $29: Shrimp, arborio rice, white wine, butter and parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein
Pizza/Calzone
- White Pie 13” - $21: Ricotta + Mozzarella (1-2 servings) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- White Pie 17” - $26: Ricotta + Mozzarella (2-4 servings) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Old Fashioned Margherita 13” - $21: Mozzarella + Tomato Sauce + Basil (1-2 servings) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Old Fashioned Margherita 17” - $26: Mozzarella + Tomato Sauce + Basil (2-4 servings) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Calzone - $22: Ricotta + Mozzarella, Side: Marinara Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Square Pizza 18” - $28: 3-5 servings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Sides
- Sautéed Broccoli, Spinach or Green Beans - $10.5: Garlic & Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Sausage & Peppers - $12.5
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Sautéed Mixed Veggies - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Potato Fries - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- French Fries - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Patsy's Pizzeria
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the pizza, crispy veal parmigiana, chicken parm sandwich, and fried zucchini and eggplant chips with garlic Greek yogurt dip.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Patsy's Pizzeria specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, featuring coal-fired pizza, veal parmigiana, chicken parm sandwiches, and traditional pasta dishes.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include specific operating hours, though the restaurant remains operational with an active website and reviews.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Patsy's Pizzeria accommodates mixed diets with keto, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options like Grilled Mediterranean Branzino and Sautéed Broccoli.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Patsy's Pizzeria by visiting their official website at https://patsyspizzerianyc.com/ for further information and inquiries.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no concerns, instead praising the authentic pizza, veal parmigiana, amazing service, and calm, beautiful atmosphere.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Patsy's Pizzeria does not include specific information regarding the restaurant's hours of operation.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Patsy's Pizzeria has a total of 584 reviews from customers who frequently praise the authentic Italian pizza and welcoming atmosphere.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Patsy's Pizzeria features a bustling, old-school neighborhood atmosphere with beautiful decor and a calm environment for a comforting meal.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Reviewers praise the authentic Italian fare, welcoming atmosphere, fantastic pizza, veal parmigiana, chicken parm sandwich, and fried zucchini and eggplant chips.
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