5 Affordable Restaurants in East Village, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 17 restaurants in East Village, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five affordable restaurants in East Village, New York, for anyone who wants a good meal without a large bill. Every pick on this list happens to be a pizza restaurant, from quick slice counters to a sit-down Neapolitan spot. The list started from businesses in Google's lower price bands and was then ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Seventeen qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry notes hours, address, services and what reviewers mention most.
#1
Pizza Loves Sauce
★ 4.8 (1,231 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Pizza Loves Sauce is a counter-service pizza shop at 147 E Houston St. Reviewers mention halal pizza, fresh slices with a crispy thin crust, and a vodka chicken slice that several single out. They also describe a simple menu, quick service and friendly staff. It stays open until 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays, offers outdoor seating, delivery and takeaway, and has vegetarian options and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Late-night halal pizza by the slice
- Address
- 147 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–4 am; Mon 12 pm–12 am; Sat 12 pm–4 am; Sun 12 pm–12 am; Thu 12 pm–2 am; Tue 12 pm–12 am; Wed 12 pm–12 am
#2
Cello's Pizzeria
★ 4.8 (1,036 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Cello's Pizzeria sits at 36 St Marks Pl and serves thin New York slices at a counter with some seating inside and out. Reviewers mention marinara, pepperoni with jalapeno, and a burrata slice with a crispy crust. Beer and wine are available, and regulars describe a low-key, social room. Hours run from noon to 10 pm most days and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Best for: A quick slice with a beer
- Address
- 36 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–12 am; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–11 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#3
Pizza Studio Tamaki
★ 4.8 (743 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$40–100 per person
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Pizza Studio Tamaki, at 123 St Marks Pl, is an Asian-owned Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant with table service and a bar on site. Reviewers mention soft, airy dough, quality meats and a rotating daily special such as a buffalo chicken pie. Beer, cocktails and wine are served. It opens for dinner on weekdays, with added lunch hours on weekends, and has wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: A sit-down Neapolitan pizza dinner
- Address
- 123 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 12–3 pm, 5–11 pm; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#4
Ecce
★ 5 (104 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Ecce is a small pizza shop at 77 2nd Ave offering dine-in and takeaway. Reviewers mention square slices, a standout sauce and a spicy pepperoni pie, along with fresh crust and a relaxed room where music plays and locals chat. It is closed Mondays, open noon to 9 pm midweek, and stays open until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, which suits a late stop.
Best for: Square slices and a relaxed hangout
- Address
- 77 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–2 am; Mon Closed; Sat 12 pm–2 am; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 12–9 pm; Tue 12–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#5
Andrea's Pizza
★ 4.8 (178 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Andrea's Pizza, at 50 2nd Ave, is a counter-service shop that reviewers link to newer-style long-ferment dough that stays crisp. They mention classic pepperoni, a vodka and pesto pie and a grandma-style square, plus fast, friendly service. The space has seating, Wi-Fi, a restroom and outdoor tables, and it is listed as good for kids. It is open until midnight most nights and 2 am on weekends.
Best for: Family lunch with varied pizza styles
- Address
- 50 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–2 am; Mon 12 pm–12 am; Sat 12 pm–2 am; Sun 12–11 pm; Thu 12 pm–12 am; Tue 12 pm–12 am; Wed 12 pm–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 17 restaurants in East Village, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Pizza Studio Tamaki takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Pizza Loves Sauce ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,231 reviews. Cello's Pizzeria is second at 4.8 from 1,036 reviews.
Which restaurants in East Village, New York NY are open late?
Pizza Loves Sauce stays open until 4 am; Cello's Pizzeria stays open until 12 am; Ecce stays open until 2 am; Andrea's Pizza stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Pizza Loves Sauce $1–10; Cello's Pizzeria $1–10; Pizza Studio Tamaki $40–100; Ecce $1–10; Andrea's Pizza $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cello's Pizzeria.
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