One of my favorite spots in the city for pizza. If you walk in, they have a cute area to stand…read moreoutside and eat. I love their new vodka pepperoni pie, and that they have ranch and hot honey for the sides.

I get it. Most of your customers at this hour are drunk undergrads wearing the same stonewashed mom…read morejeans and black crop tops, and when the other pizza places nearby are jam packed, you become the plan B or C. I did not have a good experience here. Lines were out the door, the crowd was loud and annoying, and when I finally got up to order, the staff treated me exactly like everyone else in that line: rude, dismissive, no patience. I'm not one of those people. I stood there quietly, knew exactly what I wanted, didn't cause a single issue, and honestly felt for the staff having to deal with that crowd every single night. But being lumped in with everyone else anyway isn't a good look. I don't need special treatment. I just expect basic respect, and even that felt like too much to ask for on this visit. The pizza itself was mid at best, nothing that makes up for the wait or the attitude. Long wait to order, long wait to get the food, and service that ranged from indifferent to actively rude. This spot leans hard into its late-night, square-slice identity, and on a good night that crowd-pleasing chaos probably works in its favor. It just didn't work for me this time.

This comes with a few different options of the standard New York slice. I went with the Soppressata…read moreand Burrata variation. It's very much a classic slice in that it's super thin, charred well on the bottom, and sort of hard. It's able to hold up really well just holding it on the outside. Not quite cracker-like, but definitely not soft either. Toppings-wise, there was definitely a lack of cheese on here - it practically felt like there wasn't any on at all. The soppressata felt a little old. I did like the burrata though; it was easily the best topping and provided a ton of flavor. For about $5, it's decently sized, but a bit thin as I mentioned. You'd probably need at least two to feel full Overall, it's nothing special, but I think it's a good spot if you're looking for an average NY slice. 7.5/10

Tried so many pizzas here! The space is quite small. There were like 4 bar seats and 4 table seats…read moreall packed closely together. You walk in and order at the counter. To go seems like the best bet, but if you are dining in they do have hot pepper flakes and oregano to dress your 'za up. Tried the cheese, pepperoni, sausage and peppers, and vodka slice. My favorite had to be the pepperoni - though the pepperoni were not pepperoni cups which is my personal preference. Good undercarriage, and crust was airy and chewy. Nice spot, especially if you're in this area.

Alright So I have been meaning to come and try this spot out because I have seen multiple videos on…read moreSocial Media stating that it is Halal and serve beef peperoni pizza, something I never had. Ambiance: I came late just before closing so luckily there was not a lot of people waiting or anything like that. It was calm and chill Service: With the place finishing their last batch of pizza. I couldn't find a lot of choices but luckily for me the famous peperoni slice was still there. Serving time was pretty quick Food: I started off with the classic peperoni slice and it was just amazing. The crispiness of the crust alongside the texture of cheese, tomato, and topping was just top notch. I wish I ordered two at the same time but I was thinking I will hold-on till I try it. Here comes the second slice I had which was the spicy one. And god you need to be ready for that spiciness cause it hits right off which takes off the enjoying part of eating a pizza, but overall I still like I will definitely be back and try more

Heard about this place opening up and I love a new slice shop. Had to check it out for myself…read more There's an L shaped counter where you can enjoy your slice if you're not trying to take it to go. There's quite a few slices you can choose from, many of them decorated with a vivid set of stripes of sauce (hence the name). It's a solid/good slice, and if I lived in the area I definitely would want to come around more often. Especially if you are a sauce-lover you'll want to check this place out. Otherwise the slice was standard/good and was certainly on the oilier side, cheesy, and had a nice heftiness to the crust. I enjoyed it and it fit the bill for what I was looking for. Wishing them success as the pizza competition in NYC is just getting stiffer!

Nephew told me to come here since it's his favorite and boy am I glad. There was no line but I did…read morecome on a later lunch time. I opted to try the jalapeno pepperoni for $5.59/slice. Little more then Joe's. I really did enjoy my slice of pizza. It was crispy on the bottom and the flavor combo was really good. I wanted to save room for other food items to try so I just had 1 slice. It was really good. SYOY!

Cello's 36 St. Marks Pl…read more New York, NY 10003 Vodka Sando This sandwich was piled high and deep with stracciatella and topped with basil leaves. It was smothered in thick, homemade vodka sauce and served on toasted seeded Italian bread.   The sauce is the backbone to this sandwich; I highly recommend requesting an extra cup on the side. Be prepared to have napkins handy because this sandwich is messy. This hero is only available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, so please plan accordingly. #cellos #vodkasando #eastvillage #cellosnyc

Clean, spacious comfortable local pizza shop with great pizza and more. Don't try to calzones but…read morethey looked good. Central assortment of the usual toppings and condiments including spicy oil.

Marinara Pizza Pizza…read moreby the slice or buy the entire pie. Walked by this restaurant many times since it is on the corner of the building my daughter was staying at for 3 months. The day we helped her move out, as we were walking past, my daughter says, Dad do you want to get a slice, last chance? So I thought why not, got a slice to go, since when in NYC, I wanted to try as many different styles of pizzas as I could. Sicilian Style Pepperoni Pizza, was actually very good, crust was excellent, cheese and loaded up with pepperoni was just as I Imagined walking by smelling the pizzas cooking all the time. Glad I stopped for a slice, thumbs up!

((4.5 stars)) super…read moresmall pizzeria--super clean, modern-retro aesthetic vibe. no seats, just a. couple of ledges to eat at. this is very much a takeout pizzeria or eat and go. definitely, Hots Pizza makes a New York-inspired slice on a quiet block of East Broadway, on the Lower East Side. the small eatery offers a small menu of different pizzas from a classic cheese to a spicy vodka to pepperoni to potato pizza slices and pies. the pizza is definitely a different type of crust, i think it's a sourdough crust or something similar because the crust adds to the flavor of the overall pizza. ordered a plain cheese pizza slice here and ate it it on the spot. a few minutes later, i was handed a warm pizza slice that was finished with freshly-grated parmesan, olive oil drizzle, and a few basil leaves. the crust and sauce combine for a a flavorful chewy slice. the cheese is melty smooth and adds that savory fattiness to each bite of the slice. this is a tasty slice and works nicely as a a slice that folds and can be enjoyed on the go. the slice is definitely New York influenced as it is not a thick slice, but it is not super thin either. the crust does not have that classic New York slice slight snap when you fold it, nor is the crust very crispy or has char to it. the underneath crust is actually fairly light, but i chalk that lack crispiness to it being a sourdough type pizza which tends to be softer but it does add flavor. wished i ordered my slice "hot" (extra time in the oven) because the slice felt just "warm hot" here versus "hot hot" which is my preference in terms of temperature. the service was chill and nice enough, but i appreciate that you could see your pizza being finished with the parmesan, olive oil, and basil leave and the pizza man did not skimp. Hot Pizza is not a late night pizza place as they close around 10 pm. overall, i'd hit this spot up again for a slice when i am on the go especially when i am in the mood for a crust with a little bit more depth of flavor, but you do give up crispiness and char for that less traditional crust.

I was genuinely sad to hear that LES Pizza was closing after serving the neighborhood for so many…read moreyears, but my mood lifted immediately when I heard a new specialty pizza spot was opening in its place. Hots features sourdough pizza, which I love, so I had to give it a try. I went all in and ordered the potato slice, the vodka slice, and the signature Hots slice. So far, I have only eaten the Hots slice, and wow. They dress the pizza right after it comes out of the oven, and you can even drizzle your own hot olive oil on top. The onions on the Hots slice are magical, and the sourdough crust is that perfect combination of crunchy and soft. The whole experience was fire. Another huge plus is that the staff is actually nice, which is a welcome change from the rude service at the other famous pizza place nearby. I cannot wait to dig into the rest of my slices.

This is one of those places that treat you like family as soon as you walk inside. You order your…read morepersonal pizza, they make it fresh for you in an open kitchen where you can see all the way back, and if you decide to dine in (which I would recommend, even though there are only standing tables, because it'll be way more fresh) then they'll deliver your pizza straight to you. I loved how fresh the pizza tasted and how light the dough was. You definitely end up with a lot of dough at the end, so if you're not a huge crust person this might not be your type of pizza, but it was so nice to eat a personal pie that was made so fresh like this. They were nice enough to offer me a chai panna cotta, which was absolutely delicious and melts in your mouth. Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a different kind of pizza in NYC!

My favorite pizza of the trip! It's a small shop but the service is welcoming and the food is…read moredelicious. My husband and I shared the hot honey pepperoni pizza and the smoked turkey sandwich and both were amazing! We took our pizza to go and ate at the tables in union square park! Such a wonderful and very NY experience for us.

I love this place ! The service and space. I used to work around the area and it's the restaurant I…read moremiss the most. Food is Delicious The pizza is so tasty, flavorful and crispy paired with the salad...YUM! it was happy hour so we tried the bees knees...before we knew it we had 3 & topped it off with the bread pudding #noragrets ‍

Had a great time at the Spunto location in the West Village before they move to their new location…read morein Bowery. Heard great things about the pizza and couldn't resist making a reservation for dinner. We decided to keep the order simple and ordered a small plate and two pies. We fell in love with the apple fontina crostini for our starter. It was something we weren't used to seeing before. I like the combination of sweet and savory. You get the touch of spice in the hot honey, but a little bit of savory with the garlic and walnuts and then some balance in the fontina cheese and the apples. Great balance in flavors. For the pies, we decided to get one red and one white pie. The red pie was the Giardino. Pies were great. Crust was amazing and the veggies were fresh and not too wet. The sauce wasn't too saucy either. We made our own little white pie and added some caramelized onions and mushrooms. Think we added a few more things, but now I forget. White pies are my favorite and this didn't disappoint. Would love to recommend this to anyone!