OLD school joint where time has moved on but nothing, absolutely nothing else in the place has. There's history just seeping out of the walls, which are lined with vintage photos of everything and everyone that has anything to do with the spot. The coal fired oven is something to see and the pizza is perfect. The crust, the sauce, the cheese all perfection. The staff eventually warmed up to our large group and once relaxed were perfectly lovely and helpful. Patsy's is an institution and you can see, smell and taste why. read more

Patsy's Pizzeria - Scott's Pizza tour stop 2 - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

- Arrived for dinner around 6 PM on a Saturday, and there were already several parties dining inside; the take-out slice counter is located to the right of the main dining room, with an additional seating area off to the left - The interior has a very old-school, vintage charm; walls are lined with framed photos of past patrons, giving the space a classic neighborhood restaurant feel while still being comfortable and welcoming - Service was excellent throughout the meal--staff were friendly, attentive, and checked in consistently without being overbearing - The food was very good overall: house salad was generously portioned with fresh greens, sliced mushrooms, onions, and plenty of olives, all well coated in balsamic vinaigrette (a bit olive-heavy for my personal taste); calamari was lightly breaded and perfectly fried, served with a warm, tangy marinara sauce; the Patsy's Special pie was the standout--soft, thin crust with a flavorful sauce, gooey cheese, and tasty toppings that all balanced really well together - One thing to note: this is a cash-only establishment, so come prepared read more

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THE FOOD ---------------- + House Salad - Fresh arugula/mixed greens and mushrooms. Balsamic vinaigrette was light, but spread evenly. There were LOTS and LOTS of olives - so you olive lovers will love this. + Calamari - Solid. Crispy, crunchy and exactly how calamari should be. Could have used a bit more marinara sauce though. + Patsy's Pizzeria Special - EXCELLENT pizza! Super thin and flavorful. The sauce was a little tangy, but not overly so. The pizza felt so light that I probably could have eaten the whole pie on my own! THE SERVICE ------------------- + Fantastic servers. The waiter and waitress were very friendly and courteous. The waitress came by to check on us multiple times to see if everything was OK, even though they were clearly busy. The waiter always said "Bon Appetite" every time he dropped off our food at the table. + Food came out very fast and we didn't have to wait long. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Two sides to the restaurant side by side. Relatively spacious. + VERY old school inside with lots of photos of celebrities on the walls. - As you would expect in the city, street parking only. + The slice shop is right next door to the sit-down restaurant. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + Came by on a Saturday evening at 6 PM and it wasn't crazy busy. There were only 5 tables occupied, but the entire other side of the restaurant was empty, so it was easy to snag a seat. + They sell merch inside (T-shirts, hats, beanies). CONCLUSION -------------------- = A NY institution that feels a bit diluted these days because of all of their locations in the city now, but THIS is the original, original location - and you can easily tell once you step inside. You feel like you've been brought back in time when you step in and everything about this spot is retro, including the mosaic tiled floors. read more

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Patty's continues to be our go to pizza order on Friday nights when we're all too tired to cook! Best deal is the original (marinara) or the original plus one topping aka pep. The clam is always there for special occasions. Whenever we order from somewhere else I find myself wishing we had ordered from Patsy's! The vodka penne and the Caesar salad are also nice non pizza orders to round out the meal! read more

Best pizza I have ever had in NYC. The service was perfect and the pizza was cooked to perfection. The char and the crust are like a desert. The whole vibe was very cool. The streets are alittle rough, but worth the fear of being mugged for the pizza. read more

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Had a friend in town and had to take them to get one of the best pizzas in New York City. The original Patsy's pizzeria on first Avenue and 118th St. We ordered a half cheese and half meatball Classic pie. It was completely delicious as usual. My friend really enjoyed it and will definitely be back. The service was excellent as usual. Servers were very attentive and accommodating. And as far as ambience, it's a pizza joint. There's other patrons enjoying their meals, speaking lightly amongst themselves. Overall, it was a great experience and the Pizza was awesome as always. So if you want some real New York pizza make sure you hit up the original Patsys Pizza on first Avenue between 118th and 117th St. they've been there since 1933 and that's how you know they're one of the best. -Ray read more

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Patsy's in East Harlem is a place where time stopped and decided it was better off dead. The Rat Pack used to spend evenings here. Now the room they once occupied is filled with stacked chairs and mop buckets. That seems about right. The coal fired oven is the star of the show. It has been here for decades after decades, spitting fire and smoke, heating the kitchen until the walls themselves beg for mercy. I touched the wall during a tour of the kitchen. It was hot enough to cook an egg. This may in fact be part of the business model. The pizzas come out of the inferno in less than five minutes. Five minutes is not very long in the grand sweep of history. It is apparently long enough to turn a pizza crust into a battlefield, though. The char was not subtle. I am from the land of Trenton Tomato Pie where char is a compliment. Here the char had crossed the border into burnt territory and was waving a black flag. The sauce was good. The cheese was fresh. The oven was ancient and noble. The history hung in the air like incense. It is still cash only which makes it feel like church to the gods of dough. There was a nice selection of Italian beers in the refrigerator. All of these things are good. And yet this was my least favorite slice of the four we tried that day on Scott's Pizza Tour. The truth is that Patsy's is an institution. People will keep coming here to taste history baked at nearly 900 degrees. The Rat Pack is gone. The coal fire remains. The pizza will keep coming out blackened and steaming until the coal runs out or the building itself melts into the sidewalk. Four stars. Because you don't give a place like this fewer, even when you liked the other slices better. read more

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In all my years in NY, I failed to check out Patsy's. Those who know, know that Patsy's is an institution. They're as old-school NY as can be. It remains cash only and they continue to operate the slice shop window. On my last visit to NY, I decided to check it out. I was not disappointed! The classic cheese slice is a bit on the small side but as the man ahead of me told some others "it is fire!" read more

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**CASH ONLY** This place is obviously an institution, but somehow I'd never been until a recent holiday Friday. Half of the place is for takeout pizza, the other half is dining room. My boyfriend and I dined in and ordered the Caesar salad, Margherita pizza and chicken parm with spaghetti. The salad was great - huge portion - and the pizza was amazing. Parm was decent, but we'd actually ordered the eggplant (they messed up the order and brought chicken instead). Worth visiting the OG! 4.5 stars. read more

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YUMMM!!!! Vodka pizza and plain pizza were delectable. I will definitely be back. The pictures on the wall were cool lots of famous faces. The servers were kind and quick! read more

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Don't normally get this far east uptown to what remains of Italian Harlem, but wanted for some time to make it to Patsy's Pizzeria once learning that there's a storefront adjacent to the sit-down restaurant where you could go for just slices. So, glad I did! The friendly pizzaiolos behind the counter are masters. Baked fresh in their coal oven, these perfect $2.50 slices really hit the spot! Crust, sauce, cheese all perfect! Definitely, will make the long, cross-town journey to this historic Patsy's Pizzeria location, a New York original! A real treat! It's worth the trip for me and recommend you check it out too! read more

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Bro. Not gonna lie. I was hoping to be blown away. It was so average to me. I'm so glad that I didn't order a whole pie. A slice was good enough. I'm glad I was able to try it but I wasn't impressed which hurt my culinary feelings. read more

I was here on Sunday and wow is all I can say!!! It was my first time here and I really enjoyed myself!! Straight 5 stars (I want to say a million stars) for the bartender Benito! Excellent service from him; I lived in the South before so I know good hospitality when I come across some & he was that. Welcomed and treated me like family as soon as I got in! Thanks again Benito aka Benny Blanco from the.... Great hire!!! Food & atmosphere was on point!!! read more

Neighborhood staple. Whenever I'm In the arena I must storm get a pie. I made a mistake of getting garlic on my margarita pie. The gathered tasted vinegary from a jar. Kinda unbalanced the pie. Next time I'll just get plain margarita pie. read more

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Walked in on a random Wednesday evening and was not disappointed. Called 10mins prior for a cheese pie and it was ready in my arrival. There wasn't a lot of people inside however, they were filming a movie which was pretty dope. Staff was welcoming but since I was just picking up my pie, I didn't stay long to engage with them. The pizza was piping hot, with delicious thin slices. read more

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Pizza in NYC can be a very emotional topic but I am going to attack this issue head-on: Patsy's is the absolute best in NYC. Yes, #1. There are many other very god places, but outside of New Haven, you will not find a finer pie. Let me start with the challenges: they only take cash and it is located in what used to be an Italian enclave in East Harlem. But let me tell you, it is worth thr subway ride or cab fare. Patsy's coal oven combined with a commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients results in a superior product. The pies are light and thin as a supermodel with chronic bulimia. The sauce is bright, light, and shines of ripe tomatoes, while the crust has the perfect light char and absolutely zero flop. In fact these pies are so light that I reckon one person can eassily put away twice the pizza they would typically eat. Patsy's is also a time capsule of a New York that is rapidly disappearing, with its wood panels, celebrity pix, portrait of loyal customer Frank Sinatra, and Wall of honor dedicated to 9/11 responders. Service is excellent, especially Omar, who has worked at Patsy's for more than a quarter century and took enormous pride in the quality of the food he serves. He used to make the pizzas, and is a font of pizza making facts. Yes, there are many other good pizza places in NYC, but none as good and welcoming as Patsy's. And if you only want a slice or two, the do have a stand outside that sells slices. Finally, do not be fooled by the other places called Patsy's: only go to thr original on First Avenue in Harlem. .you will be glad you did. read more

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Outstanding pizza. Nice, crisp crust, tasty sauce that is not too sweet and good cheese. Very well baked. Just a little burnt edge on one slice but not so burnt as to take away from it. Have to try the slices next. read more

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A classic in the area! Love the pizza. It is definitely a no frills basic type of pizza, but it is delicious nonetheless.

The best, Delicious pizza from one of the oldest Pizzerias in NYC. The oven is close to a hundred years old, and the pie took about 5 minutes to cook. Great taste and very good, true crispy crust, not like your regular Pizzeria. Cost $20 bucks for 2 pies, I will say its a bargain compared to most places...and the quality is incredible. My Nono and Father would get Patsys when they lived in Harlem.place is so historic, Cash only! read more

I can't think of a better place to stop for a couple of slices than the historic Patsy's Pizzeria in East Harlem, NYC. They've been churning out the world's best thin-crust pizza from a single coal-fired oven since 1933. Even after raising the price from $1.75 to $2.50 a slice in the past few years, it's still an unbeatable deal by any standard, especially in this city. The slices come out piping hot, so you're practically guaranteed to burn the roof of your mouth on the first bite like I just did. This is not delivery pizza. It exists in its purest form for just a few fleeting minutes before the magic fades. read more

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I ate fettuccini alfredo, and it was soooo greasy, I was sick for the entire day. Didnt have much flavor either. Nothing like what it used to be. They need better chefs in the kitchen. The cheesecake was dense and plastic tasting. No cheesecake flavor. And it was a small piece for six dollars. Looks like the only worthwhile thing is the pizza now a days read more

The holy grail pizza place for coal fired pizza . Insanely insanely delish . That is all . Classic for a reason and well worth searching out . read more

Had a nice sit-in dinner here for the first time. The interior decor is worn, but has old school charm, service was good and the food was okay. I had a pasta dish with a salad. I prefer their pizza, the sauce is garlicky and the crust is thin. This spot is a landmark in East Harlem. Give it a try! Happy Yelping! read more

Great pizzeria in East Harlem . Still operating from time Neighborhood was Italian. Old School atmosphere. Fast service. Meatballs and Caesar salad were good also , read more

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Man this place is legit. Street parking or double park take a chance. I ordered a 16" pie it wa about $20 bucks. Not bad. I loved the pie. Dough was very unique sauce was good cheese was salty. But I couldn't stop eating it. It is addicting. Wish they sold Pepsi products. Also pizza man should use less flour on the pizza peel. Bottom of pie has too much flour. Score 8.6 I will repeat read more

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My food came like this. Not sure how but would love a refund... I orders through door dash. read more

Patsy's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Something I will NEVER forget about this place, a bit of a funny story. So I'm from the Bronx and through highschool I made friends in East Harlem and would go there to hang out pretty often. A friend of mine brought me to the pizzeria part of this restaurant. There's a pizzeria and then the restaurant right next to it. My friend who lived in that neighborhood for years told me "See, we can go in here, the pizzeria. We can't go in there" pointing at the restaurant. I immediately understood, that element was still around and heavy. I pass by they now and then and I always laugh when I see this place. Nowadays anyone can walk in. The pizza is freaking excellent BTW. I'll stop by one of these days and sit in the restaurant. read more

Old school place , is still here ! Their Togo spot is basically like ordering a slice or a pie and they have the old school ovens here ! There slices are still cheap here ! At $2.50 per slice , again the crust is a bit hard when you get towards the end ! But nevertheless it's good here , no seats here just a window to watch first ave uptown! read more

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Cant get a simple order right, staffed by literal retards, dont know how to plate food read more

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Pizza was great. $2.50 a slice and they add a little tax to it. Haven't been to Patsy's in a few years. read more

Patsy's Pizzeria - 3 slices today. 7/26 - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

First time coming here. Very cozy and homey spot on 1st....seated right away on a Saturday night. Received warm welcome from the staff, friendly and quick service. Got half pepperoni and half cheese 17" pizza. The pizza is thin crust, so fluffy, has a nice char and just the right amount of oil (not sopping oil) the slice bending just slightly. Because of how light and fluffy the slices were, we easily put away this entire pizza! The fried raviolis app were good also! Definitely coming back to try other things! read more

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Food was decent and portions fair but service felt slow and flavors inconsistent making the visit acceptable overall without standing out or encouraging a quick return soon for most diners. read more

This was a staple for me growing up. I can say that over 25 years, the quality and taste has not changed once. Takeout service at the pizza counter is quick and efficient, and sitting inside the restaurant is nice as well. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping in for a slice. read more

Pros: tasty thin crust pizza in a casual, old school italian setting. The pizza gets a 4/5 - i wished it had a bit more char coming from a coal fired oven but definitely above average. I'd rank Juliana's ahead of it. Many food options whether pizza or otherwise and the prices are reasonable by Manhattan standards. On a weeknight, you can walk in and get a table at dinner time. They even had decent beer options from Dogfish. Cons: the men's room needs to be upgraded and cleaned. It felt like I was at a penn station restroom. Neutrals: it's not particularly fast service. Cash only. It's a bit of a walk to the subway. read more

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Best of The Best. Been in love with this place since the early 2000s. Once is never enough. Awesome for those family get togethers or group meetings. Never a dull moment. Keep Coming Back!! read more

Great pizza! Atmosphere was really good and the service was great. I learned about this place from the Epstein files and it didn't disappoint read more

Stopped by for lunch and the pizza exceeded my expectations. Crust was golden and soft, sauce had depth, and the cheese was super fresh. You can tell they use good ingredients. The dining area was clean and comfortable. Will be back soon. read more

Patsy's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The worst service ever. Picked a pie and it was burnt. This is the second time this has happened. I travel from orange county ny just to get a pie. I do this once every two months. I called and spoke to the person making the pizza. He was a nasty individual who should not be dealing with customers. I was told to take it up with Uber eats. I explained to him that I was the individual that picked up the pie and not an Uber driver. At that point he hung up. I tried calling back and he continued to send me to voicemail. Please fire him because he's a peace of shit that should be working at domino's and not Patsy's. I would give less than a star if I could. read more

Patsy's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Has been visiting this place for almost 10 years and it's been always so good. I think this is the only place that I can eat the entire pie and without feeling like I ate too much. Thin crust, great cheese and sauce portion mix, no bells and whistles, and just great NY pizza. I also like the fact that there is parking right in front in case you want to order in advance and grab it quickly when you have the vehicle. read more

Patsy's is the perfect execution of what you think of when you think of a NY slice. There's not much else to say. We came at opening and ordered a pie; I paid the guy $13 in cash; he said "give me five minutes; I went back five minutes later and got the pie. No bullshit. The pie wasn't special. There's not much to remark on. Everything was normal. They perfected the execution of the NY slice, and that's a really good thing. Tourists should go here. read more