York Ave Pizza – Italian
York Ave Pizza captures the soulful energy of a neighborhood haunt, where the scent of bubbling cheese and toasted garlic spills onto the sidewalk to welcome every passerby. Inside, the rhythmic toss of hand-stretched dough leads to golden, thin-crust pies and steaming bowls of pasta that celebrate the vibrant, sun-drenched flavors of traditional Italian cooking. It is a convivial space where the warmth of the ovens and the lively hum of conversation create a dining experience that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
434 East 72nd Street +1-212-744-4000 https://www.yorkavepizza.com/Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, pescatarian, mediterranean, sugar-free, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, gerd, low-fodmap, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, candida, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, pegan, lectin-free, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners overwhelmingly praise this Upper East Side spot as a top contender for the best pizza in NYC, celebrating its creative twists on Sicilian and grandma slices. Standout favorites include the "Drunk Grandma," "Crazy Grandma," and "Grateful Bread" pies, which feature a beloved mix of marinara, vodka, and pesto sauces alongside "sexy" cup-and-char pepperoni. While one reviewer noted high prices and underwhelming slices, most guests rave about the crispy, stable crusts, massive portions, and friendly, quick service that make the cost worthwhile.
Menu
- Chicken Pizzaiola Special over Fettucine - $23.95
- Chicken Francese with Sauteed Spinach - $24.95
- Fried Calamari Special - $16.95
- Spaghetti Marinero Diavolo (shrimp & calamari) - $23.95
- Shrimp Parmigiana Platter over Fettucine - $27
- New England Clam Chowder SPECIAL - $13.95
- Shrimp Parmigiana HERO Special - $19.95
- Greek Rice Pudding Special - $7
- Baked Clams Oreganata Special - $16.95
- SHRIMP CAESAR WRAP SPECIAL with Cajun Fries - $19.95
- HONEY CHICKEN Brioche with Cajun Fries - $17.95
- Fussili Primavera Reggiano Special - $16.95
- Fried Ziti Balls (3) NEW ITEM SPECIAL - $14.95
- Fried Spaghetti Balls(3) Special NEW ITEM - $14.95
- Billys Chicken Caesar Wrap (SDT) Special with Waffle Fries - $18
- Honey BUFFALO Chicken Brioche with Waffle Fries special - $18.95
- Fussili Quattro Formaggio - $18.95
- CHEESE RAVIOLI Marinara AL FORNO Special - $15.95
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap (HG) with Cajun Fries - $17.95
- Chopped Cheese Brioche with Cajun Fries - $18.95
- York Ave BURGER with French Fries - $18.95
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Hero with cajun Fries SPECIAL - $18.95
- Shrimp Caesar Salad Special - $23.95
- Slice Regular Pizza - $4.5
- Slice of Rita - $5.95
- Slice Sicilian Pizza - $4.75
- York Ave Twister Pizza Slice - $5.95
- Fresh Prince Pan Pizza Slice - $5.95
- Detroit Pizza Pepperoni SLICE - $5.95
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza Slice - $6.5
- CBR Slice - $6.5
- Upside Down Square Pizza Slice - $5.25
- Buff-A-Lexico Pizza Slice - $6.5
- Crazy Grandma Square Pizza Slice - $6.25
- Drunk-A-Roni Pizza Slice DEEPDISH - $6.95
- Pepperoni Lover Pizza Slice - $6.95
- Slice of DRUNKside Down - $5.95
- Slice of CRAZY TWISTER Round - $7.95
- SLICE CPR Chicken Pepperoni Ranch - $7.5
- Slice of Grandma - $5.5
- Slice DRUNK Grandma - $5.95
- Slice Long Island Buffalo Detroit - $7.5
- Slice Chicki De Gallo - $7.5
- Slice Shrimp Caesar - $10.95
- Slice Of All White (Bianca) - $5.95
- Slice Detroit PeperPesto - $8.5
- Slice of Sobrino Detroit (square) - $7.5
- Slice of Arugula Grandma - $8
- Slice of Honey Buffalo Chicken (Detroit Round) - $8.5
- Buffalo Chicken Wheel - $8.25
- Slice Chicken Caesar - $9
- Slice of Alkichofa (Artichoke) - $7.5
- Slice of Detroit Hammy the Bull - $8.95
- Chicken Roll - $8
- Chicken Francese over Fettucine - $22
- Chicken Pizzaiola Special over Fettucine - $23.95
- Chicken Francese with Sauteed Spinach - $24.95
- Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $19
- Eggplant Parmigiana with Fussili - $15
- Chicken Scampi over Fettucine - $23.95
- Drunk Chicken Parm Platter with Spaghetti - $23.95
- Eggplant Rollatini over Linguine - $17
- Old Fashioned Eggplant Parmigiana over Fettucine - $17
- Chicken Semi Freddo served with Penne Marinara - $26.95
- Chicken Marsala over Fettucine - $23.95
- Regular Cheese Pizza - $15
- THE RITA PIZZA - $29.95
- Little 10'' Gluten Free Pizza - $13.95
- Little 10'' Cauliflower Pizza - $16.95
- Sicilian Pizza (Square) - $30
- Grandma Pizza - $34.95
- Drunk Grandma Pizza - $40.95
- Sausage & Onion Pizza - $32
- Drunk-A-Roni Pizza - $43.95
- Buff-A-Lexico Pizza - $39.95
- Brooklyn Square Pizza - $32
- York Ave Twister Pizza - $31
- The Fresh Prince Pan Pizza - $33.95
- All White Pizza (4 Cheese) - $30.95
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $35.95
- CBR (Chicken Bacon & Ranch) - $35.95
- Pepperoni Lovers Pizza - $35.95
- The “Ray” Pan Pizza - $33.95
- Crazy Grandma Pizza - $40.95
- Fresh Princess EGGPLANT Pan Pizza - $30.95
- Supreme Pizza - $36.95
- DETROIT Pepperoni Pie - $35
- Drunkside Down Sicilian Pizza - $36.95
- Upside Down Sicilian Pizza - $32
- The Grateful Bread Pizza - $33.95
- Drunken Chicken Pizza - $43.95
- Buffalo Bacon Ranch Pizza - $36.95
- DETROIT Lil' Cesar (sausage, green pepper & mushroom) - $38.95
- Buffalo Pepperoni Ranch Pizza - $43.95
- Hammy The Bull Grandma (White) - $43.95
- White Spinach Pizza (Spinach) - $35.95
- Detroit LONG ISLAND BUFFALO Pizza - $50.95
- Detroit Style Eddies Pizza - $53.95
- Detroit Style PeperPesto Pizza - $53.95
- ROUND DETROIT CRAZY TWISTER - $53.95
- ROUND DETROIT Lenox Hill Pizza - $53.95
- The Sobrino (Detroit ROUND) Pizza - $43.95
- Chicki de Gallo PIZZA - $55.95
- Tommys Chicken DEEP DISH Pizza - $45.95
- Honey Buffalo Chicken Pizza(DETROIT ROUND) - $45
- Chicken Parmigiana Hero - $15.95
- Meatball Parmigiana Hero - $17.95
- Buffalo Chicken Hero - $13.95
- Eggplant Parmigiana Hero - $14
- Sophia Hero - $14
- York Ave Hero - $17.95
- Italiano Hero with Greek Fries - $19.95
- Gallina Hero - $16.95
- The Vincenzo Hero - $14
- The Primo Chicken Hero - $16
- Chicken Cutlet Caesar Hero - $15
- Italian Sausage Hero - $13
- The Californiano Wrap (ww) - $14.95
- Drunk Chicken Parm Hero - $18
- Lexington Ave Hero - $18.95
- Chicken Sophia Hero - $17
- Philly Cheesteak Hero with Cajun Fries - $18.95
- Honey Buffalo Hero - $17
- Philly Cheesesteak Wrap (hg) with French fries - $18.95
- Chicken Margharita PANINI with Greek Fries - $18.95
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Pressed Panini with Waffle Fries - $16.95
- Chef Mike’s Neroni Panini with Cajun Fried - $15.95
- OLD FASHIONED Eggplant Parm Panini with Greek Fries - $17.95
- 72 Panini with Greek Fries - $18.95
- YORK AVE Caprese PANINI with Greek Fries - $15.95
- Jumbo Chicken Wings (6) NEW FLAVORS! - $16
- Cheese Fries - $9.95
- Garlic Knots - $2.5
- Garlic Fries - $11.95
- York Ave Mozzarella Sticks (made in house) - $14
- Side Meatballs Reggiano - $13.95
- Sauteed Broccoli - $10.95
- Eggplant Rollatini Appetizer - $13.95
- Chicken Tenders & Fries - $14.95
- French Fries - $8
- Toasted Garlic Hero - $9.95
- Garlic Knots with Cheese (5) - $6.95
- Greek Diner Disco Fries SPECIAL - $15
- Honey Buffalo Chicken Tenders SPECIAL (4) - $15
- Long Island Zucchini Stix - $13
- Chicken RICE SOUP - $7.95
- Tortelloni en Brodo Soup - $9
- Greco Salad - $15
- House Salad - $12
- Caesar Salad - $15.95
- York Ave Salad - $21
- Arugula Salad - $13.95
- Caprese Salad - $15
- Anti Pasto Salad - $21
- Californiano Salad - $21
- Gorgonzola Salad - $14
- Honey Buffalo Chicken Salad - $21.95
- Spaghetti Broccoli Garlic & Oil - $14.95
- Fettucine Bolognese - $18.95
- Baked Penne al Forno - $15.95
- Penne alla Vodka - $17
- Spaghetti Meatballs - $16
- Penne Quattro Formaggio (4 Cheese) - $18.95
- Spaghetti Marinara - $11.95
- Shrimp Penne Gamberi - $22
- Fussili Broccoli Sausage Garlic & Oil - $20.95
- Penne Carbone with Shrimp - $22.95
- Lasagna Americano - $18.95
- Penne alla Vodka with Breaded Chicken - $24.95
- Tortelloni alla Vodka - $19.95
- Fettucine Alfredo - $20
- Cheese Ravioli Carbone Al Forno (No meat) - $21
- Zeppole (10) - $7.95
- New York Cheesecake - $7.5
- Black & White Cookie - $8.95
- Tiramisu - $8
- Nutella Bombolone Donuts - $7
- Jelly Bombolone Donuts - $7
- B.E.C. Brioche Sandwich Breakfast - $9
- Arugula Egg & Provolone Brioche - $8
- Upper East Side Brioche Sandwich Breakfast - $10
- AEC Avocado Egg & Cheese - $10
- Iced NY Drip Coffee - $3
- Greek Frappe - $4.95
- Freddo Espresso - $5.25
- Freddo Cappucino - $6.25
- Iced Latte - $5.75
- Iced Chai Latte - $6
- Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte - $6.5
- NY Drip Coffee - $2.25
- Cappucino - $5.25
- Latte - $5.5
- Macchiato - $5
- Cortado - $5
- Flat White - $5
- Chai Latte - $5.25
- Hot Teas (please specify flavor) - $3
- Nutella Hot Chocolate - $5
- Pumpkin Spice Latte - $6.25
- Soda - $1.85
- Pellegrino - $3.95
- Gatorade - $2.75
- Poland Spring - $1.5
- Snapple - $3.5
- Hal's Seltzer - $3.95
- Boylans Soda - $4.25
- ALKAID Alkaline Water - $3.95
- Jarritos Soda - $3.95
- Martinellis Apple Juice - $3.95
- Fresh Brewed Unsweetned Iced Tea - $3
- Vitamin Water - $4.25
- TRAY Penne alla Vodka - $80
- TRAY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA - $80
- TRAY EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA - $60
- TRAY CHICKEN TENDERS - $85
- TRAY PENNE BOLOGNESE - $85
- TRAY BAKED ZITI AL FORNO - $65
- TRAY DRUNK CHICKEN PARMIGIANA - $90
- TRAY CHEESE RAVIOLI CARBONE AL FORNO - $80
- TRAY PENNE CARBONE WITH CHICKEN CUTLET - $90
- TRAY ARUGULA SALAD - $60
- TRAY GRECO SALAD - $75
- TRAY YORK AVE SALAD - $85
- TRAY CHICKEN FRANCESE - $90
- TRAY CHICKEN MARSALA - $100
- TRAY PENNE MARINARA - $65
- TRAY TORTELLINI MODO MIO - $90
- TRAY CAESAR SALAD - $55
- TRAY EGGPLANT ROLLATINI - $75
- TRAY LASAGNA AMERICAN - $100
- TRAY CALIFORNIANO SALAD - $80
- Tray GARLIC BREAD - $45
- TRAY FRENCH FRIES SERVED WITH KETCHUP - $40
- TRAY HOUSE SALAD - $45
- Tray PENNE GAMBERI (SHRIMP) - $125
- TRAY GARLIC KNOTS - $40
- TRAY FRIED CALAMARI - $125
- TRAY BAKED CLAMS OREGANATA - $85
- TRAY FUSSILI PRIMAVERA - $95
- ASSORTED GOURMET WRAPS TRAY - $95
- WINGS CATERING STYLE - $85
- TRAY CHICKEN SCAMPI - $90
- TRAY FETTUCINE AL FREDO with Chicken Cutlet - $135
- TRAY SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS - $100
- TRAY MOZZARELLA STIX - $75
Frequently Asked Questions about York Ave Pizza
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- York Ave Pizza is a budget-friendly Italian restaurant with a price level indicated as $ in the provided data.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- York Ave Pizza has a website located at https://www.yorkavepizza.com/ which serves as their online platform for customer information.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Pizza lovers seeking budget-friendly ($) creative slices and diners with dietary needs like keto or vegan would enjoy this 4.5/5 rated restaurant.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners overwhelmingly praise the 4.5/5 rated restaurant for its crispy crusts and massive portions, despite one complaint regarding high prices.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- York Ave Pizza has a total of 197 reviews, which contribute to the restaurant's average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact York Ave Pizza by visiting their official website at https://www.yorkavepizza.com/ for more information and inquiries.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- York Ave Pizza offers vegan, gluten-free, and keto options including Spaghetti Marinero Diavolo and Sicilian Pizza to accommodate mixed dietary needs.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- York Ave Pizza specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring hand-stretched thin-crust pizzas, Sicilian slices, pasta, and traditional Italian dishes.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Chicken Pizzaiola Special, Spaghetti Marinero Diavolo, Fried Ziti Balls, and specialty pizzas like the Drunk Grandma and Crazy Grandma.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- York Ave Pizza is budget-friendly ($) with a 4.5/5 rating, and reviews highlight massive portions as offering great overall value.