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    Cello’s Pizzeria

    4.2 (146 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    CELLO’S PIZZERIA ATMOSPHERE

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    Hipster
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Award winning pizza by the slice
    SaraJane D.

    So this spot was a stop on a pizza food tour I participated in. I definitely could've easily walked past it if I wasn't part of the tour. It's a very underwhelming external façade but inside there is some tables and seats plus high tops if you're with a few friends and wanna have a quick bite of New York style pizza. It's definitely solid thin crust crispy lots of mozzarella and if you get pepperoni, they use the small Canadian style that gets really cooked well done and crunchy. I would definitely recommend if you're in the NYU or Saint Mark's area of the city for an authentic slice of New York style pizza there's no table service you walk up to the counter in order and the good thing is you don't have to order by the pie. You can get by the slice.

    Vodka pepperoni
    Taylor S.

    Tried the vodka pepperoni and vodka jalapeño slices. Both were delicious, and service was friendly. Will be back!

    Katie R.

    One of my favorite slices we got in NYC! After a long day pizza crawling around the city we decided Cello's would have to wait until another day, but I'm so happy we still managed to make it in. We ordered a burrata and vodka slice to share, and while both were damn good, it was the vodka slice that stole the show. Easily the best vodka sauce we tried on our pizza tour. Both slices came topped with freshly grated parm, olive oil, and basil, all touches that added to how great these slices were. The crust here was also pretty perfect, held its shape and was super crispy. We came in on a Tuesday afternoon and the place was empty, a nice switch up from the longer lines we had at other places over the weekend. They had a decent amount of seating so we were able to grab a seat and enjoy or slices sitting down. Service was friendly and slices came out quickly. Definitely a good spot to go if you want some solid NY style pizza.

    Pizza with dandelion
    Seby I.

    What magic is woven to make such a tasty pizza crust in the Big Apple? Thin and crisp are not the only descriptions here as the crunchy cracker like crust shatters in the mouth and is pure nirvana. Umami rich pepperoni and onion confit made this pizza stellar. This evening there was a party at Cello's and I was happy to be invited. Everything offered was to be paid for and I was glad that Rory (who works at Cello's) offered to split the Pepspresso pizza with me. This made it much more reasonable for me. Plus I would not have been able to eat a whole pie no matter how thin it is. Nevertheless, I ate three pieces! Three? Why? Because it was off the hook divine. I brought two home with me. Cellos was filled with customers all sitting and enjoying their food. Thank you to Team Cello's.

    Pizzas
    Yuna C.

    Came in for a quick bite before lunch and we had to stop ourselves from getting too full! The Burrata slice was my favorite - super crispy and slightly acidic from the tomato sauce. The Vodka was indulgent and everything you can imagine on a nostalgic cheesy slice. The Pepperoni & Jalapeño was more honey forward, but I enjoyed this crust the most - chewy and airy.

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    Christopher G.

    I had a great quick bite at Cello's Pizzeria while walking my way around Manhattan recently. The shop is low-key, but has a welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and really tasty slices. I ordered a marinara slice and a pepperoni + jalapeño slice, along with a cold Peroni beer. The slices were crisp but not burnt, had zero flop, and the sauce was bursting with flavor. Toppings were good on the topping slice, too. Overall the meal was quick, warm, super tasty, and satiating. I recommend checking this spot out if you're hanging out in the East Village and are hankering for some great pizza. Or even if you just want a drink--they've got a pretty good selection to choose from.

    Caroline D.

    Great slice shop! I got their jalapeño & pepperoni slice and it was fantastic - everything was so fresh & the sauce was really flavorful. I really like how crispy their crust is too. Shop is on the smaller side with only a couple seats.

    Dave C.

    Good for the area, but not a top tier slice in the city (don't think anyone calls them that, but just in case people you know oversell it). Compared to some of the smaller slice shops in the city, there's a good amount of seating inside, and they're open reasonably late if you don't want to walk over to Joe's. For that, it's a good option. They do occasionally overcook your slices, turning the crust into crackers, but the pizza itself is still true to a NYC slice texture. It isn't super memorable or differentiated, but it's still one of the better slices in the neighborhood.

    Tomato Burrata slice
    Minique D.

    Excellent dough and crust: crispy, light, airy and delicious. Best two slices here are definitely the tomato and burrata slices. You can tell the sauce is well balanced not too tart or acidic. Whether you have it plain or add the burrata you're in for a treat. Second time here and can say there's definitely consistency here. Happened to run into one of the owners (Stephen) while I was here on my second visit. He was engaging with the customers and proud of his product. In my ear hustling I overheard him sharing his story and how he got into the pizza business. Definitely in my rotation of top pizzas in NY. This place has a steady stream of people in on a Saturday evening. In a city with many options - I would definitely keep this on rotation as a place to keep coming back to. Apparently the owner is in the donut business too - Dough

    Plain (left, a bit salty)
 Burrata (right, much better)
    Glenn C.

    Tl;dr review- Burrata is much better than the plain. Crust is a bit burnt for my liking. Cheese a bit saltier than most. Slices are nice and thin with a bright tomato sauce. I went pretty recently to this crowded slice shop and got two slices which was $10.89 or so after tax including one of their specialties which is expected a bit for a more modern slice spit. They have adequate enough seating inside and hey it's St Mark's so there's close enough spots you can munch by if not. The two slices I ordered were the burrata and the plain where the former is a tomato pie (with the only cheese being said burrata) and the later is a more standard NYC slice outside of the extra grated cheese on top (I presume pecorino) where the burrata was much better. The first I had was the Plain which as said had some grated cheese added post order. My biggest issue with the slice as said above was the bottom crust which was a bit burnt for my liking which has a good crunch but leaves a bitter aftertaste. This is even in comparison to L'Industrie or other more modern spots. This left the remaining crust at the top of the pizza not that pleasant to munch on. The grated cheese combined with the cheese on top was a bit salty but not too much compared to some other spots. The highlight is the tomato sauce which is bright and acidic and pairs with the crust. It was an alright plain slice but there's much better. Better is the burrata which they add some olive oil which was I believe 50 cents more. The lack of other cheese on top as noted was a good thing as it was less salty now and highlighted the good tomato sauce. The burrata was also good quality being nice and creamy. The combo of both meant I could ignore the crust here a bit more as the tomato sauce and burrata flavor kind of fit with it. This was in short not the best burrata slice I've had (due to the crust mostly) but it was up there. This was in short miles better than the plain and worth the price point. The plain gets a 3 at best and the burrata gets a 4. For the price point, I'll round down as there's cheaper places with better larger slices and I just really disliked the crust too much to likely stop in again.

    Rebecca H.

    I was walking through the neighborhood and stopped in to try a slice. I got my slice, took a bite, and just inhaled the entire pizza. So legit and so good. Lots of seating available especially on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

    Kyle A.

    Very good slice of pizza in East village! Cello's is a medium-sized pizzeria good for take-outs or dining in. Slices start at $4 each for plain, which isn't the cheapest but pretty standard nowadays (for a decent slice at least). The cheese slices come with fresh Parmesan that's a bit crunchy and contrasts the soft cheese nicely. There is ample sauce with solid taste. The dough was crispy and would say the crust is thin-medium-sized and also quite crunchy. There is a bit of basil (one really) per slice which I guess is a decent attempt. It was hot but not so hot you'd need to wait to cool and ready to eat almost immediately. The staff were quite fast serving slices in minutes even with having multiple orders. Overall one of my favorite Manhattan slices and will definitely return!

    Exterior
    Ruwan J.

    ((4.5 stars)) haven't been here in a minute since this place changed names, and the pizza is just as good or i daresay better. Cello's Pizza has a retro-ish classic pizzeria feel and ambiance--subway tiled floors, soft lighting, pizza place palette of decades passed, and chill vibes. there's a good amount of seating for a small space as i thought it was was way smaller but, it actually has several different tables options and the place doesn't feel cramped. there are a variety of pizza pies and slices on display to choose from. ordered a plain cheese slice to go, and by chance i got one from a fresh pie that just came out of the oven. the plain cheese slices are finished with shredded parmesan and basil...which is always a nice touch. Cello's homage to the classic NYC slice is a thinnish crust pizza that has a crispy bottom and crust with some give and chew (not crackery). the sauce is saucy--very tomatoey but not sweet. since, i got a slice from a fresh pie...the sauce felt like it was laid thicker versus a reheated slice where the sauce would have felt flatter. the mozzarella was think blanket was melty smooth richness (not too much and not too little). the slice didn't need to be folded since it held firm, but I folded it out of habit for a quick winter walk 'n' eat and hit the spot. the pizza is very much quality and it shows in the lightness of the crust to the balance in the sauce. though tbh i like a little less sauce on my slices but again it was a slice from a fresh pie which contributed to its being more saucy than a reheated one. the service at Cello's is pleasant and quick. definitely order from the cashier not the counter guy as counter guy when i was there told me there were no plain slices coming out but when I went to the cashier...she told me one was just coming out. lol. anyway, Cello's is parked on a busy block of St. Marks but it never feels overly busy and that works for me!

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