Great pizza. Perfect place to stop in for a slice! Had a hard time picking from the different pies but sausage, pepperoni and cheese were all delicious! read more

The service here was excellent. Everyone was genuinely friendly and welcoming, and that made a very good first impression. The place also has a real old school, legendary feel to it, especially when you notice all the celebrity history around the restaurant. You get the sense that this is a spot that has been part of the neighborhood for a long time. That said, the pizza did not live up to the atmosphere for me. It was not bad, just very average. Honestly, it felt more like mall pizza than what I think of as real NYC pizza. I liked the people and the vibe more than the food. read more

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Had 2 NYC slices and it was savory and delicious! The employees working were quick, friendly, and open to explaining the menu items. The inside space is small and spacing is limited, but there's two parks nearby where you can sit down and enjoy the quick bite. Would definitely stop by again! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Pizza selection - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

My wife and I met a friend up here on 68th Street to eat before we went back downtown for a show. I am so glad we did. This is a mid-size shop with plenty of seating and a display case of many different styles of their pizza. We sat down waiting for a regular pie. Someone also came over to offer us some drinks or anything else we needed. Everyone here was extremely friendly, helpful and attentive to our table. First, I want to day that I do not understand the few people who gave sub par reviews or stars. Were they visiting the same place as me??? The hot (right out of the oven) pizza was delivered to our table after a short wait. In a word "OUTSTANDING." This pizza met all my snobby Long Island requirements for a great pizza. It had a thin crispy crust, plenty of a rich-tasty sauce and plenty of cheese. It was perfect. I know I will be back since this place is close to where my wife works and this place is good!!! KUDOs to the team at Francesco's Pizza. read more

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Good slice of pizza. Definitely a good slice for this area that seems to be somewhat of a pizza desert. The bottom of the crust had pan markings that caused me a bit of a concern but it was crispy enough so all good there. My main issue is the sauce is very sweet. But, all in all, not a bad effort. read more

Francesco's Pizza - Bottom has pan markings but was plenty crispy so all good. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Francesco's has become my go-to slice shop whenever I'm visiting the Lincoln Center or Juilliard. Consistently delicious slices, well priced, and the service is friendly and welcoming. Pro tip: Go with a regular, and a grandma slice (if available). You can thank me later ... read more

I'm shocked I'm giving a 5 but it was soooo good! My expectations were low but man these two slices were incredibly juicy, hot, and so flavorful. The regular slice was dynamite. Just perfect. The crust was soft. The cheese was hot and oily every bite. There was a sweetness to the marinara. The sausage and pepper hero was so good too. It wasn't overbearing with pizza toppings so I could taste the actually za. The crust was tasty too and tear-offable. Service was quick. Plenty plenty of inside seating. Right by my house. I will be back! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Regular Slice Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a great slice close to Lincoln center. Great bang for your buck and very fast service! I got the pepperoni and it's a true New York slice: thin, crispy, cheese-pull --I liked it. They have interior seating if you need to rest your legs from walking the park. read more

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If you're looking for a classic NY pizza slice look no further. This place is amazing. The ambience in the place is classic pizzeria vibes. The employees were friendly. Very happy here read more

Love the pastries here! Great atmosphere, super friendly staff. Favorite neighborhood spot as of now

Absolutely loved the vibe and the pizza was out of this world! Crispy crust, fresh toppings, and the perfect cheese melt. Service was friendly too, will def be back! read more

A very solid neighborhood pizza place and very affordable. It was a rainy day and we were on our way to a museum, negotiating the "hangry" resulting from a missed lunch. We had eaten here before and decided to stop in for a slice. She had the spinach and I had the pepperoni sausage mushroom. The pizza was rather crispy (hard to fold) on the bottom but tasted fine. The servers were very friendly and welcoming. We managed to get a lunch for two for $15 including a tip! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Spinach and mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Francesco's is our favorite pizza in the area (lived over here for 5+ years and can safely say it's definitely the best!!) Great grab and go and head to the park, they also have seating inside too which is nice for a chill pizza dinner. All slices are great but cheese is our absolute fave. They are very friendly and will tell you all of the flavors and toppings on each slice to help you make your choice! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Regular Slice Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Listen up! I've been going here for pizza and more importantly, their best kept secret, every dish on the damn menu! I like Il Violino next door, but honestly, I've had better meals overall right here at this crazy pizza slice hybrid. No one really sits down and looks at the menu?! Ambience isn't 5-star, but the table service is delivered by some nice guys that work hard and try hard to please. They're there every day. Back to the food. The table service menu is pretty extensive and includes Napoli and Rome inspired old school dishes that are absolutely delicious. It's like an Italian grandma is in the back pumping this out. Veal, chicken and pasta dishes are excellent. I recommend eating insight, I don't like that I have to share the space with the slice crowd, but the food comes out as it should, hot and pasta is always perfect al dente. There are freaks on Yelp that seek to destroy business for no other reason than to assert some form of control. To sell back reputation to a business owner. I've read reviews on this restaurant that are absolute lies. Unreal lies in my opinion. read more

Does anyone know where to find a great calzone ? At Francesco's Pizzeria! After searching a lot, I finally found a restaurant that makes great cheese calzones. Some pizzerias don't even carry them anymore. It seems as if the good old calzone has been forgotten. That's too bad because calzones are great when you're in the mood for globs of delicious cheese... and dipping them into a fantastic marina sauce. Calzones give you more control over your eating experience- eat them in different ways, choose sauce or no sauce or how much. I love a good calzone and Francesco's delivers! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Cheese Calzone by Francesco's Pizzeria and Restaurant on Columbus Ave - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Good and fast service. Great crust and flavor. Cool in the summer with indoor seating. Yummy!! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Chicken, onion and pepper slice - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Great food, seating in a nice atmosphere, and friendly employees all while located around the corner from Central Park. It's a great place to get a slice of pizza for a cheat meal at a great price. read more

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Classic Ny slice. Everything I crave from my childhood- perfect pillowy crust, sweet sauce, cheese pull and crispy bottom. Perfection. read more

Francesco's Pizza - Fresh slice - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

been a customer here for 20 years; love this place; lasagna pizza! you really can't go wrong read more

Francesco's Pizza - cheese and lasagna pizza at Francesco's; Lincoln Center! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Solid pizzeria and pasta in the Lincoln Center / UWS area! While the prices may be a little more than others, you get what you pay for and holy portions Batman - one pasta dish is definitely enough for two meals! Partner got the chicken risotto which also had veggies, and I got the eggplant parmigiana with linguine - we also shared a Caesar salad and Garlic knots. Everything was fresh and delicious with enough for dinner the next day. It was busy for dinner - which is a great sign especially when they are next door to another "fancier" Italian resto. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating with full floor to ceiling windows which they open weather pending. Will be back! read more

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When I'm in the neighborhood, I like to stop by for great quality pizza in a spacious setting. Lots of tables so it is easy to enjoy larger meals here, including pasta and chicken dishes. Good coffee too. read more

My favorite place to get lunch from! The food is always so delicious and fresh and the staff is lovely and attentive. From their salads to Pesto pasta I recommend it all. read more

The worst pizza I have ever had in NYC. Dry, crust, terrible sauce. I just can't recommend. The service was very friendly and a typical pizza spot ambiance, but just not for me. read more

Francesco's Pizza - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Good pizzeria in Lincoln Center area - gets busy during lunch and prime dinner hours... Easy to grab a slice or 2 to go or eat there. They have a variety of pizzas, rolls, pastas and salad - depends on what you are craving. Variety of beverages as well - soda, water, Snapple. Prices are somewhat reasonable - a bit higher since in the upper west side. Quick eats if you are rushing to get to the movies or a show. Love the pepperoni pizza / pepperoni & mushroom pizza. Have had the chicken roll as well - big enough to share if you are not very hungry. They also have Italian ice cream as well. read more

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This place is more than just a pizza place as it's got a wide range of breakfast selections from pancakes to omelette to sandwiches to waffles among other Italian favorites. We came for a quick bite before catching a movie at the nearby AMC theatre. Got a slice of spinach and tomato and a slice of mushroom with black olives. Both were huge and thick but the crunchy crust was just the way I loved! Service was quick and there was a clean restroom. Good place to sit down and enjoy a good slice of NY pizza. read more

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Francesco's pizza is a solid pizza option on the UWS. They do a really good plain slice but have some specialty slices too. I tend to order a plain slice with a lunch sized Caesar salad and I really enjoy it. They also move very quickly because the lunch rush is intense. I love having an affordable lunch option in this area and it's definitely a spot that I frequent. Get here before 12 if you want lunch here during the week, without a wait read more

Francesco's Pizza - BBQ chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I wasn't a fan of the rice balls. However my friend really enjoyed the pizza. The service is awesome. The guy was very friendly and helpful. read more

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Love it! Delicious pizza! Very nice staff and very caring ! My first time here to try this pizza place and I would definitely return ! Indoor seating available ! read more

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Just slid by this joint for the first time 10 minutes ago. Right off the bat, their service was A1. The guy making the pies was hella kind and welcoming. Super friendly and warm. But fan of that. The aroma of the pies hit me in the face and I liked that a lot. The quality of the food was fine, I'd say. I've had better, but I've definitely had a lot worse. I wouldn't hesitate to come back, that's for sure. Especially in this pandemic, I would definitely revisit this joint. Recommend for sure! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great little neighborhood pizza place. The place is what we'd call a pizza joint. A shotgun style place, with basically tables to one side and a pizza counter on the other. Large pizza ovens behind the line to heat up your slices. Several types of pizza line the row, behind a glass counter. You pick, they warm and plate. The pepperoni is a local fav. But the BBQ Chicken is my fav! It's delicious! The sauce is lite and smooth, not overpowering. The chicken is tender and blends well with the cheese. Either way, no matter which of the slices (or whole pies) you pick, you can't go wrong. The Staff is friendly, helpful, and patient when you can't decide. lol All of these are the reasons why this place is always hosting patrons from teens to seniors. Worth a stop by. read more

This is a great local neighborhood pizzeria. There are many pizza toppings options to choose from for your pizza. You can request the pizza to be heated less time or more time. If you order pasta, great options but make sure you have time to spare. Once, we underestimated the time needed for the pasta dish. Had to ask the waitress to pack it up and ask if we can return to eat our dishes after the concert. They were really nice to do that. I tried the rice ball which is huge with a lot of rice though not much meat. The rice ball was cut up into quarters topped with cheese. It takes a while to reheat. It wasn't my favorite dish since I had better. It's a mid-sized restaurant. There are several tables and chairs. If the place is packed, if you wait a few minutes, you can usually find a spot to sit. read more

Francesco's Pizza - Rice ball quartered and topped with cheese. It took a while to heat up. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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You know how some small Italian restaurants turn out to be almost pizza-and-nothing-but-pizza? Francesco's is the opposite. It's a wonderful Italian restaurant masquerading as as a grab a slice pizzeria. The food is cooked perfectly. We've had shrimp parm, grilled vegetables, pasta dishes, salads, and of course, slices of pizza, and all merit this five star rating. Afriendly, down-to-earth, reasonably priced go-to place on Columbus Ave. with diligent waiter service hiding behind the line-up of people waiting for a take-out slice or two. Thank you Francesco's. read more

We were walking around Central Park and my 3 year old daughter demands pizza for lunch. I think, hey, it's NYC, I'll just walk and stop at the first pizza place I find. And I just happened to find one of the best places for NY style pizza! Located near Lincoln Square, they are traditional NYC style pizza place with a variety of pizzas that you can purchase by the slice and they finish cooking in the oven. My daughter got a slice with noodles, my husband the ham and pineapple, and I got a pepperoni/green pepper/ onion. For drinks, they have Pepsi products for fountain drinks, some bottles (Snapple, gatorade, etc) and bottles of beer. They have i door seating and some limited outdoor space. Great experience all the way around. read more

Had take out pizza here last night. I thought the pizza was pretty good, but the crust was a bit soft. I expect it to be more crisp. We also had garlic knots. That was disappointing because they were not very garlicky and they were hard. Not tasty at all. The take out service was very quick, even on a Friday night! I would get this pizza again. Just not the garlic knots, although they were only $2. read more

Francesco's Pizza - The Special - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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I went here today to grab this salad my friend told me about it was the pesto chicken salad with pine nuts , sun-dried tomato's, onions, and this delicious lemon & olive oil dressing. It was DELICIOUS !!' I would definitely go back for this salad. I also tried a plain slice and it was crispy with amazing sauce. Perfect cheese to sauce ratio ! I'll definitely come back here again. read more

Francesco's Pizza - Chicken Pesto Chicken Salad The BOMB - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered 2 heros to go, one came with a wonderful fresh salad that had many ingredients. There was a mixed up, I'd ordered a meatball parm hero but got eggplant parm instead, it was still good. I was impressed with quality and it was well priced. read more

Fast service, lots of seating, so many pizza options!! Good flavor, loved our slices! No complaints. Nice find for good NY pizza in the W Central Park area without committing to an expensive, drawn out meal. read more

Francesco's has the best chicken soup in the city. All fresh vegetables and chunks of chicken. Everything they serve is very fresh. read more

3.5 stars It's a great local pizzeria.. I always order the one topping pepperoni pizza there, they sell it by the slice too. I paid $15.xx for 4 slices of them.. not too bad I guess. The pizza crust was crunchy, I love the crust. I also tried the meat sauce pasta, not bad, it was $16 plus tax and tip.. again not cheap but you know it's Manhattan! read more

Francesco's Pizza - Meat sauce spaghetti - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The service is horrible. They served me a terrible rice ball then I asked for a to go box. Without wrapping my food it was placed in a paperbag and handed to me. When I asked for a box thing became unpleasant. The host shouted at me and then asked me if I knew how much the box cost? Rudeness. Lack of service. I'm black and I didn't see any other people of color here. I think that we know why. I eventually received my box but the host continued to berate me. Don't go to this place read more