Just had my first UYE (unofficial Yelp event) at Margherita Pizzeria. My small group of 4 ordered the regular pie. I really enjoyed this event and the location on Jamaica Avenue was a convenient meeting place, looking liking a small cafeteria. The service was very friendly and cordial. They bought napkins and plates along with our drinks. When the pizza pie came out; hot and fresh, they delivered it to our table. This is a very small place and we were lucky to find a seat and there's no restrooms. My very first small bite, into the slice of margarita pizza was absolutely delicious, it had a sweet savory taste and looked like Vodka sauce. This is a cash pay system and they do allow you to stand and eat at the counter. I will most definitely be returning. I'm very satisfied with this visit... Inspire more, Yelp more! read more

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We had a Great time here at Margherita Pizza One of the best pizza spots in queen's. We Did a in-depth Video Gabys Vs Margherita on our YouTube Channel. Check it out. read more

Margherita Pizza - A Great Pizza Pie! PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

As a Queens native I'm always going to stop by this location whenever I'm on Jamaica Ave. This location has been part of my life since I was kid the pizza is always amazing. The service is always the same quick and fast. The only issue is you may not get a seat depending on the time of your arrival. There's standing room in the front and the back. This place has been a staple in the community. While they're changing Jamaica Ave I hope they don't get rid of this location. read more

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I heard that this was one of the best pizza spots, and they did not lie! Keep in mind it is cash only. This pizza was absolutely delicious. It was huge, the marinara was delicious, and it was super cheesy. I definitely recommend to check it out if you're ever in the area. The employees were kind and definitely were patient with us as we asked questions. read more

Margherita Pizza - Pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

The pizza was incredible,crust was crispy,sauce was awesome the cheese was tasty. The wait wasn't long. It was a bit noisy the place could use a make over. read more

This is where the locals go to get pizza. It was highly recommended. The location is a small pizza shop with one or two small tables in the back. There is standing counter space to eat your food. They only accept cash. I ordered one pepperoni slice which was $5.25. You order by the slice or pie. They do not have combos. They only take cash. The employees are just there working nothing good or bad to add here. The pizza was delicious with a crunch crust, tasty sauce, and ample cheese. I went at lunch time so it was pretty busy. A plain cheese slice was $3.75. No decor or special anything in regards to ambiance. People go here simply for the quality pizza. read more

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I haven't had Margherita's in years and it's still the best! My mom was with me and said the same. She has been going there for years, but hasn't gone in a while. We both grabbed a cheese slice and the first bite felt like nostalgia wrapped in love lol The best way I could describe it. The place is small, and has some seating in the back. It's the perfect spot to pop in, eat your slice, and be on your way read more

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The best Pizza outside of Sicily . This spot has been open since o was a little girl .Some seating in the back but mostly take out . Service is quick and some the same people have worked there for a long time . Being cash they don't take cards ! They also don't deliver. No parking as it's in downtown Jamaica on Jamaica Ave . read more

A classic institution that my late mom enjoyed. A connection to the past. They keep it simple and delicious. Cash only, call in advance if you want a full pie. All about a reduction of wait time as they are made to order. There are a few tables in the back, most eat at the counter or take to go. A simple pizzeria with longevity. read more

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My favorite pizza of all time. This restaurant has been there for years & never disappoints. I don't know what they put in that sauce but it's the best & it's cheesy. The service is fast most people stand there to eat because with this pizza it tastes best when it freshly comes out. NOTE: Cash only & it's really hot when it comes out so be careful with getting burned. read more

Margherita Pizza - Regular slice & pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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Cash only. To me, this is best regular slice in NYC. I have only ever had the plain slices, but I don't think you will want anything else. Very unassuming location for a pizzeria, in the middle of the ave. Small dine in, I always stand at the counter in the front. Have burned the roof of my mouth many times in my haste to devour these slices. read more

Margherita Pizza - Plain slices - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Been coming here for years. Nothing compares to the pizza from here. Definitely a NYC staple.

This place is still a staple in Queens. Cash only! Very old school! Small space. However the pizza tastes great. I won't lie, this is my 2nd fave in Queens but not by far. Not really sure about those that say the taste is different from back then. Still consistently taste the same to me. Also, their meatball sandwich is really good too! My only issue with them is that they don't deliver. read more

Margherita Pizza - More up to date menu - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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I've always enjoyed their food iveben goin for close to 30 years and it's till is a pillar to the community. Iam glad to see its still around. read more

Overpriced an overhyped pizza is not that good that everyone hypes it up to be 11$ for two slice extra cheese

Even after all these years, Margherita's pizza is still a Queens gem. Service is quick and what you see is what you get. The space is outfitted with a classed pizza counter and a couple tables in the back. Great for a quick and reliable stop. read more

Margherita Pizza is THE quintessential New York Pizzeria. No, you will not find parking bc it's located on a busy street where TONS of buses run and tons of people shopping from the many stores in the area. All of the comments complaining about parking are funny to me bc NY at large is a commuter city and this place is steps from the subway--people need to get over themselves lol. No, you will not find anything gourmet on the menu. No, you will not find alcohol on the menu. No, you will not receive high class service to feed your pretentious ego. No, you will not find expensive or over complicated ingredients. No you will not receive table side service, you will stand at the counter and place order like a normal human being. No, you will not experience glitz and glam... and the ambiance is perfect even still. What you will find is straight forward New York pizzeria rich with history serving up NY style pizza with a wildly balanced sauce, an unbelievable cheese pull, and consistency. You will encounter some oil bc the slices are fresh, they aren't reheated from sitting in a plastic case for hours. You may burn your tongue and roof of your mouth, again, the slices are always fresh! I personally welcome the burn... it makes the eating experience exciting. You should expect to pay with cash since they do not accept credit cards (remember, quintessential), and when you walk in you may even get a sense of the history this place has seen. Margherita was desired treat growing up in Queens, and I'm happy to see that it is still a staple in the community. For a long time it was the only place i would want pizza from. It's been booming before I was born and the place has been consistent for as long as I've been eating here. The pizza is delicious, always fresh and hot, the oven is always going because they're always crowded. The staff is friendly and direct... tell them what you want and they will make it happen--simple. Again, THEE QUINTESSENTIAL New York pizzeria. After visiting Margherita Pizza in Queens, I'm confident your eating experience will be good as long as your expectations are in check. And I hope from that day forward when you think of New York Pizza, you think about this GEM. I no longer live in NYC but whenever I come back to visit, coming to Margherita is a MUST stop on my itinerary. Salute to Margherita Pizza. I pray to never see your doors close. read more

Absolutely personally my fav regular cheese slice that I've tasted in Queens . Now I'd admit that by no means have I actually tried every place in the Borough, nor have I had Margherita's in 20 years (), but I've been told by someone whom I worked with several years ago that it's Still as great as years past - after all, they've been in business since the mid '60's . It's absolutely perfect imo IF Ur looking for a slice that's surely Not shy of sauce & cheese, perfectly raised dough that tastes so good & airy, on the well done (No or little flop & cheese nicely golden) & as well a little on the greasy side for extra flavor - then U surely won't be disappointed ....... I surely have to take the Q31 someday soon again to find out if it in deed tastes as great as it did since the last time I was there ...... read more

My trips to NYC are never complete if I do not visit Margarita's Pizza. The best NY style pizza in the world.

I have been an off and on customer since it opened. I think it is the best pizzeria in NYC. Friends who lived away miss it.

Last time I tried the pizza at this location it was not the same as it use to be. The taste was different and it just didn't have that signature margarita taste. I don't know if they change there ingredients or it's just new management . From the sauce to the cheese and crust wasn't the margarita pizza I remember. For the price that they charge for a slice ,nearly 4 dollars the pizza should be better then what it is on jamaica Avenue. read more

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The service is always quick here and the pizza is always hot and fresh. They only serve plain or pepperoni pizza. Two plain slices and a Snapple was $10. There is a small sitting area with a few tables that you usually have to wipe down yourself. read more

Margherita Pizza - Plain slice - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

I have been going to this place for many many years and have tried my fair share of pizza. While some were good nothing stands a chance to this. It's a small place (hole in the wall) and always packed. Do yourself a favor and add this place to your bucket list!!! The dough is thin and crusty in the right place... perfect combo of cheese and sauce.... you'll want more than one slice so just go ahead and order two.. you won't regret it read more

Margherita Pizza - Omg... pizza perfected - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Delicious pizza!!! Simple cheese slices might go to. My whole family loves it. Service is quick. We always order to go or pick up.

It's the best pizza in Jamaica, Queens, NY. You couldn't wait to go shopping then pop in to Margherita's for a slice.

The pizza here is always delicious. You order right at the counter. Eat there or find a seat in the back behind the oven. This place engulfs me in so many great childhood memories. read more

Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

This is the best tasting pizza I've ever had in my life!! No other pizza compares to Margherita's in my book

The ambiance isn't that great. It is limited seating. Maybe 10 people can be seated inside at the same time. The service is a bit lacking and mediocre at best. In general the employees are nice. Sometimes, you may have to wait a while for your slice, but it is worth it. The pizza is NY Style, and the sauce isn't acidic. There's no parking available, so you have to look for a spot. The only toppings that they have are pepperoni. There's beef patties and an assortment of drinks. Only non-alcoholic drinks are available. read more

This may be the last pizza shop with pizza as it was in the 1970s. It doesn't taste like it did years ago, though. Maybe it's at 70% to 80%. You still may have the craving for it at 10 am when the store opens, ready to serve pizza. I may try something else on the menu. They should film something here. It's too bad the area, even with new buildings, isn't getting better for shopping. Blink and the movie theater even closed. Getting pizza here and visit the Jamaica Arts Center, even though it is a woke institution, are worth the trip. read more

FRESH & made to order, so fresh it may burn your tongue. FYI they only take cash. My parents frequented this place in the 80s when the slices were $1.25. I may be bias but i feel like this place is a Jamaica ave staple. No complaints at this place, average pizza shop you may or may not be able to sit down. Would definitely recommend. read more

Margherita Pizza - Anchovy & Cheese Pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

If you like NY style pizza with the grease dripping down the end of the slice when you fold it, this is the place for you. Not knocking it at all, but my personal preference is that this was simply too greasy and lacked quality ingredients. They only take cash and are located in a bad spot for any parking or pick ups. We tried the pizza and were not impressed due to the amount of oil and the flavorless manufactured cheese. read more

Best Pizza in Queens!!!!! Been going for over 20 years, and my family has been going for wayyyyyyyyy longer!!!

This was THEE go to pizza spot on the Ave back in the day. Perfect crust with a tasty sauce, the first pull of cheese was always wonderfully gluttonous. I went the other day, and beyond it being a whopping $3.75 a slice, the slice was SALTY AF. The sauce wasn't as tasty as I remember, but that cheese pull was still on point. Maybe they were having an off day, who knows. In all of these years, they haven't expanded the shop. There seems to be even less seating than they previously had, a covid remnant I think. This place is not too much for service or ambiance. Get in, order your slices and wait. read more

Generic in name, but with the realest pizza slices in the game (#1) Margherita is arguably the best pizzeria in Jamaica. It's unapologetically bare with zero pretension and has rightfully become one of the neighborhood's most frequented spots. This is a fine example of the embarrassment of riches that is the pizza scene in NY, considering that neither Jamaica nor the borough is known for its pizza options. Nestled in the heart of Jamaica Ave, this tiny shop is strictly take-out (#3) and nothing more. There are no seats, so effectively no dine-in save for a standing-room only situation, where one heads to the counter, orders their slices / pies, and leaves. There is a *tiny* counter near the order window that can comfortably fit two people. Pre-COVID, maybe 3. For residents in the area, this place is no secret. It's also not a pizzeria I'd recommend going out of the way for, but it is a pizza spot that deserves a look when nearby. Slices have inflated their way up to $3.50 (#3) and pies are in the $25-30 range now. While they do take credit card, cash is king. Pizza wise, this is a classic NY slice. It's thin and even a tad floppy, but the portion, seasoning in the sauce and cheese are on point. The plain cheese slice is lovely, pepperoni lovers can expect an extra helping of grease (#5) but when in doubt, shoot for a whole pie. With extra cheese. The guys behind the counter aren't going to be sweet and kind, but quick and efficient. This is a meal on the go, which for many New Yorkers, is just a snack. They are on the verge of their 60th anniversary and I can only hope for 60 more (and beyond). ___________ (#1) Pizza bars. #Unintended (#2) You know what it is. #Queens (#3) No delivery. Read the fine print again. (#4) Pandemic 1, wallets 0 (#5) Practice the napkin dab. It's an art form. read more

During my recent trip to NYC, I was in the mood for some authentic NY style pizza and Margherita Pizza came up in the results for something relatively close to JFK airport. Here's my take on the experience: Quality of pizza : Good. I got the plain cheese and added some red pepper flakes and garlic powder. The sauce was sweet and the pizza was piping hot. It did not droop or fold when I held it with one hand which is a sign of a good New York style pizza. Décor: none. This is very much a get in, get your slice, and get out kind of a place. There is a narrow aisle where you stand, pay cash (CC not accepted), get your pizza, and leave. Cleanliness: meh. I did not see anybody cleaning anything. Service: meh. Your goal should be to walk in and walk out ASAP. They are here to sell you a slice of pizza and that's about it. Price: cheap for NYC. A slice of plain cheese is $3.50. If you're in the mood for some quick good cheap pizza and don't care about a bit of a sleazy experience with some interesting characters hanging out inside/outside the place then this is a good option. I would not recommend taking your date or your parents here! read more

Finally. FINALLY I have found a pizza place that has a good old original NY classic pizza of when my mom used to buy for me after school.

This is one of my favorite pizza spots in queens, the dough is good the sauce is good and it had seasoning yum. One thing that's a bother is the price my goodness it goes up every year! Service is mild no one is smiling and no one is upset and it's quick. It's always packed in there and let's face it no one goes into margherita for the decor lol just the food. read more

Margherita Pizza - Inside - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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The cheese is horrible. I couldn't chew it. I threw the slice out. This cannot be the best pizza in Queens.

There is a reason why this spot has been voted as one of the best Pizza spots in Queens if not the entire New York City. I have come here many times but surprised I have not left a review so today I decided to give my 411 on this hidden gem pizza spot This spot does not have extensive pizza menu like other pizzerias however I have only tried the class plain slice and most of the time I tried it has been super good and few times somewhat off because it's either overcook or just simply sitting as the last slice of the pie collecting air ... This pizza spot is old but not cheap so expect to pay around $4.50+ per slice and if your thirsty lol it will take you upwards of $7 dollars what a meal would cost you but it's worth the taste read more

Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Cash only, Jamaica Ave staple & they've been around since 1962, I believe. I tried their cheese slice. It was a bit on the greasy side but enjoyable nonetheless. Stop in if you're in and around the area. read more

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