5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Washington Heights, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 16 restaurants in Washington Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a short list of pizza restaurants in Washington Heights and the streets just north of it, for anyone deciding where to grab a slice or order a pie. Sixteen places listed on Google as pizza restaurants were considered, and the five below are ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Each entry gives hours, the address, what Google lists about service options, and the details reviewers mention most, from crust style to late hours.
#1
Niccolo Pizzeria
★ 4.9 (371 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Niccolo Pizzeria is at 2127 Amsterdam Ave and opens at 11:30 am on weekdays and noon on weekends, closing at 9 pm daily. Reviewers mention a clean room, a welcoming person behind the counter who explains the pizza, and ingredients from Italy. Popular orders include a Margherita, thin and crispy cheese slices, and a pie with mozzarella, Italian sausage and hot honey. Reviewers describe the place as fairly new.
Best for: Thin, crisp slices made fresh
- Address
- 2127 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–9 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
#2
Pizza Palace
★ 4.8 (670 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Pizza Palace at 121 Dyckman St is open 10 am until 11 pm most days and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. It is cash only, and reviewers note an ATM on site. They describe big, classic New York slices and a thick Sicilian square with a crisp, light crust, a little greasy on top. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, counter service and late-night food, and reviewers praise polite, quick service.
Best for: Late-night classic and Sicilian slices
- Address
- 121 Dyckman St, New York, NY 10040, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–12 am; Mon 10 am–11 pm; Sat 10 am–12 am; Sun 10 am–11 pm; Thu 10 am–11 pm; Tue 10 am–11 pm; Wed 10 am–11 pm
#3
N&M's Pizza Bar
★ 4.5 (178 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–30 per person
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N&M's Pizza Bar, at 2048 Amsterdam Ave, is a pizza place with a bar on site, beer, wine and a private dining room. It opens at 11 am daily and stays open until 11 pm Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention stand-up comedy nights held at the venue and say requests like a well-done slice are handled. Some reviews report problems with delivery orders. Google lists catering and wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms.
Best for: Pizza with drinks and comedy nights
- Address
- 2048 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#4
Charlie's Pizza
★ 4.5 (178 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Charlie's Pizza is at 1501 St Nicholas Ave and opens at 11 am every day, closing at 8 or 9 pm depending on the day. Reviewers describe a long-running neighborhood spot that families have visited for generations, with a checkerboard floor, gelato pictures on the wall and fountain drinks. They praise the crust and a clean shop. One review reports a delayed online pickup order, so calling ahead may help.
Best for: Old-school neighborhood pizzeria feel
- Address
- 1501 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Mediterraneo Pizza
★ 4.4 (191 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Mediterraneo Pizza, at 1593 St Nicholas Ave, is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm. Google lists table and counter service, a small seating area described as cozy and quiet, catering, delivery and credit cards. Reviewers praise the crust, sauce and cheese, mention a Pico de Gallo pizza, and suggest asking for the crust well done if you like it crunchy. Brownies come up as a dessert pick.
Best for: Quiet sit-down pizza and dessert
- Address
- 1593 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 16 restaurants in Washington Heights, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Pizza restaurant”, ranked by weighted 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
- Carry cash for Pizza Palace, which Google lists as cash only.
- 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?
Niccolo Pizzeria ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 371 reviews. Pizza Palace is second at 4.8 from 670 reviews.
Which restaurants in Washington Heights, New York NY are open late?
Pizza Palace stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Pizza Palace $1–10; N&M's Pizza Bar $1–30; Mediterraneo Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pizza Palace.
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