42nd Street Pizza

An outstanding experience in every way! From the moment we walked in, María (the owner) made us feel incredibly welcome — she’s warm, friendly, and speaks Spanish, which made everything even easier and more comfortable for us. We tried three different types of pizza, and each one was absolutely delicious — perfect crust and wonderfully balanced flavors. We also had the chicken gyro, a Greek specialty that truly impressed me: juicy, flavorful, and authentic. Simply delightful! The portions are generous, everything is freshly made, and you can taste the care in every bite. But above all, what really stood out was the kindness and hospitality of the staff — absolutely top-notch. Excellent value for money. Without a doubt, we’ll be back — and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and even better service. Highly recommended!

Great cozy diner near the piers with a good menu from classic greek food to burgers and pizza, something for everyone in a group with different tastes. Service was quick and they speak english and spanish. It is a great diner to stop by after a trip to intrepid musuem or the cruise line, which are both nearby. The food was tasty with a good ammount, the pizza was a pretty big slice. The other place was their signature greek plate and was great with the salad. Their parmigan chicken was crispy but not hard, just the right amount, as well as the sauce and cheese on it was a good.

The pizza is very cheesy and good! I count it the best in NYC. And also other dishes are great. And their their sources are homemade and very healthy and fresh. Is basically daily diner for me. And they are super friendly. Family warms

I was welcomed immediately when I first came in and the atmosphere was so nice and homey in there. The prices were a little high but as expected coming right off the ferry. The burger was great and the fries were so crispy and good. I would go back again for sure.

Ok, imagine it’s a Monday afternoon. You spent the last 2 hours (literally) running between the Chinese consulate and the UPS store to get last minute supplemental documents for your visa application. You’re sweaty, hungry, and about ready to pass out so you stumble into the nearest possible restaurant. This is the spot. And this was me last week. Greeted by the sweetest nonna who seated me at a table and brought over a menu explaining everything they had to offer. I saw the sign for pizza outside but she emphasized their Greek food and I was game. I got the gyro pita. Baby, that thang was big and I was grateful because I devoured it in what felt like seconds. If I could go back I would savor it a lil longer because the meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. The pita was also so fresh and soft ☁️ Atmosphere was nice, seemed to be family owned so it had a nice homey feel. Front half of the restaurant had a quaint diner vibe while the back half felt like a family restaurant. Plenty of seating so it’s great for groups or a quick slice and go.

Came for the circle tour and arrived way too early so looked for somewhere to get some food and stumbled across here. Absolutely delicious, we wanted breakfast but still also had to try a slice of pizza because it looked so good! We also found it very fairly priced compared to other meals we've had on our trip here up to now! Definitely recommend 😊

Listen, everybody: you want to relax in a sweet typical tiny diner? Then check this out. I was here to get friendly people, most freshly made food. THANKS to the owners, they're here since 1937 and they work for us, who come here to enjoy. So I am happy founding you. All the best with your small but gemstone diner. Lilly from Switzerland❤️

We had meat ball pasta, sea food pasta, and a combination pizza. Everything tastes delicious. The pizza's crispy crust carries the cheese along with the toppings, forming a harmonic ensemble. The pastas comes in delicious tomato sauces, thick yet not overpowering. The tart sauce compliment the meat ball and seafood to perfection. We also ordered a slice of cheesecake. I love its note of caramel behind the thick creamy texture For the lack of a better word: I love it!

I was surprised to see 3 stars. It is family owned and has character. If you were walking by it maybe you wouldn't stop in, you might choose to pass but I wouldn't. We never tried their Greek food but a plain slice of pizza..... delicious. The story behind their restaurant and the fact that all family members are working the store is what makes this restaurant to my roommate and I so special. Always quick, always a perfect slice and never any complaints. You do have to try their slices.

Stopped in at 4:15 pm on a Tuesday. In between lunch and dinner obviously- i was the only person. Decent pizza, tho sauce was in the sweet side. Guessing it's better if you go with the classic Greek diner fare. I love diners and this one is especially cute, in this surprising out-of-the-way location. I will be putting this on my calendar for future reference when I'm in the area (to have a sit-down diner meal).

We live close by and love everything about this restaurant. I know as a fact that their meat is highest quality ( so I suggest : try their burgers) , their veggie pizza is my fav in town, their gyros sandwich is fantastic. My kids and I have tried and loved everything we ordered and appreciate the kind service and fast delivery . I would give more stars, if possible to this gem.

Recently visited to go on the circle line cruise. This place is extremely close by so my family of 6 ate dinner. The seating was fine, but the temp was set to 80 and felt like 90. The bathroom wasn't horrible, but you have to go down a naval ships flight of stairs to access them. The pizza is great!!! We ate fries and mozzarella sticks for apps and they were good. We would return if we were in the area.

Not far from Circle Line, the prices are far more reasonable than restaurants on the pier. The menu is Greek and pizza and the portions sizes huge. I had a gyro platter with a Greek salad. The gyro meat was dry and the sauce was surprisingly indistinct. Pizza was good but not great but the options still made it a superior choice over establishments on the dock.

I really don't understand the one stars reviews of this place. We came here for a quick lunch and the pizza was really good. Her place for a fast lunch. Service is average and the ambiance is good.

The size of the pizza was great and also warm. The service and people are nice and welcoming. Would come again

Had a lovely falafel gyro. Fresh and classic dishes served by prompt and friendly staff. Will be back!

Went to this "institution" on the 4th of July. They were very nice and courteous, and the store was spacious, though weirdly empty. This should have been a clue to what was about to happen. I ordered a cheese pie to go. I was surprised to be charged $35, but shrugged as this is 42nd street in NYC. Imagine my surprise when it was so bad, even the teenagers wouldn't eat it. I was starving and couldn't finish a slice. The dough was chewy in a bad way - I got tired trying to chew it - and the sauce and cheese were bland. I was even more surprised today see their regular menu price is $22.45 online for a cheese pie. That they charged me $35 is egregious, even by NYC standards. For context, I have lived here for more than 30 years - I know NYC and I know NY pizza. I was really happy when I thought I had found a spot convenient to where I spend a lot of time with such seemingly nice people. It is such a disappointment to discover how they smiled in our faces while over-charging (gouging, really) for such bad pizza.

Simple. Clean. Clean bathroom. Bright atmosphere. Friendly staff. Well run Greek diner away from the busier center of town. Affordable. Thin slice pizza was tasty. Nice spot to take a break, refuel.

The pizza is incredible would definitely suggest this place to anyone who loves pizza or lamb if you like lamb to and their pasta is pretty amazing from what I have heard from my friend.

This family owned restaurant is such a hidden gem! The ambiance is beyond comfortable and the service is top notch. If you want authentic Greek food, quick, inexpensive - this is the spot. It's the perfect place for lunch. The food was delicious and don't forget to order their Baklava for dessert ;) Can't wait to return.

The Margarita pizza was amazing and the service was friendly. Definitely recommend if you are in the area and need a bit to eat. The environment was clean and kid friendly.

Fast easy reasonably priced and friendly service. Perfect for a slice on the run or a gyro for a satisfying dinner.

This place is WONDERFUL! I work for an events company that was producing an event at LAVAN Midtown right next door to 42nd Street Pizza. We decided that this restaurant was a great option to feed our crew during the event. We worked with Raquel to create a custom order for our team. 42nd Street Pizza knocked it out of the park! Not only were they the kindest, most generous hosts, they provided delicious classic greek diner food! Everyone on our team was raving about how delicious the food was and from a producing stand point they were extremely easy to work with! I will make it a point to eat here whenever I am in the neighborhood.

Total RIP-OFF!! My mother went in with my sister and got 2 plain slices and 1 Snapple and were charged over $18. Unfortunately I was in the car and did not know until afterwards. I wonder how often this happens as it's right next to the Chinese embassy and perhaps they are ripping these older people off because they don't know how to complain. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

Great restaurant near pier. Salad was refreshing. Waiter was nice. Had a medium size pepperoni pizza which was so tasty and flavorful. Coffee was delicious. I paired it with the cheesecake. :)

Passed by after finishing up a Circle line tour and thought it was just a pizza joint hole in the wall but we were quite surprised to find a nice little spot that served excellent Greek food. The owners were pleasant and helpful, followed all COVID protocols and the food was excellent. Highly recommend.

The owner is extremely rude. Food is overpriced. Terrible service. Do not visit this place

Si glad we tried this place once, and now keep coming back. Always clean and great service. Owners are a lovely couple. Love the food. Pizza is great. Sandwiches always fresh (love the vegan triple decker, even though I'm not vegan!) and the fries... your perfectly-made diner fries. Give it a try.

WARNING ALERT! They get the order wrong EVERY time. This time they forgot the milk for the coffee. On top of it they hardly speak English. We live across the street and after taking over an hour to get bacon/egg/chess/coffee, they forget the milk. So I called & her excuse was were so busy here. I said but this happens all the time & even when your not busy. So, after they bring the milk this lovely messages was attracted. More proof of their terrible communication and unprofessional people skills. And you don't wanna go there in person as their place looks like a dump. NEXT!

Open on Memorial Day. Friendly service! Their menu has a large selection of choices which included pizza, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, pastas, etc. The food that I ordered was okay- not the best, not the worst. I ordered a chicken souvlaki which came with fries, Greek salad and pita bread. They put the pita bread on the bottom of the chicken which made the bread soggy. Overall, an okay place to eat when you're hungry. The wide variety on the menu made me question what their specialty was. But anyways, the staff was nice and friendly and very accommodating. Food wasn't the best but that's okay.

Really love this place. Family owned since 1937. Super friendly staff and the food is awesome. It's like eating in moms kitchen. Highly recommend.

Great place , amazing pizza dough and all employees very friendly ! I ate a delicious pineapple slice and the dough tasted amazingly fresh , fresh ham and pineapple !! Very CLEAN SPOTLESS PLACE. Ignore the irritated NY locals who have left some negative reviews out of typical jealousy and must revenge attitude !!

I have lived next to this place for many years and had the pizza a handful of times. I can't stress to you enough how awful this pizza is. From the taste to just the way it looks, it's a disappointment to all NYC pizza establishments everywhere. The other night I had gone to a friends place for pizza. From the first bite, I knew it was from 42 without even having to ask. The sauce is sweet and watery, the crust is limp and soggy. The area between the crust and the sauce is slimy. Out of politeness I had a few bites and put it aside. There are a million other options out there, including Dominos. Try all of them!

A great little place with a welcoming smile from the Greek family who runs it. We stopped here briefly on our first day in NYC and came back for more one night for dinner. The food is great quality, fresh, hearty and yummy, we ordered mozzarella sticks, zucchini sticks, the gyro was amazing, my fussy Son was asking to return! would recommend you stop by. Remember it is a diner not 5 star dining, but for a diner, it is a good one - not the traditional diner feel, more like a 1970's Sydney milk bar.

An awful experience. The pizza was vile. When I sent it back and explained how bad it tasted the man asked me "what do you want me to do with it?" In a sarcastic tone while holding my rejected pizza in his hands-- offering no other solution. They also refused to serve tap water requiring me to purchase a bottle of water despite the fact that I had just purchased a soft drink. THEN we go to check out (no credit on the check for uneaten, inedible pizza) and they required a cash payment stating they had no credit card machine-- but failed to tell us of this fact prior to ordering. They had a sign taped to the register directing patrons to use THEIR ATM machine located in their store. And THEN it began raining-- and while waiting for our uber to pick us up--the manager LOCKED THE DOOR to keep people from coming in to escape the rain--apparently because only 2/3rds of the clientele were ordering food. I had to instruct him NOT to falsely imprison me in his yrestaurant. Totally unbelievable behavior. Rude management, poor food, desire to maximize profit without concern for their patron. AVOID this place--it will ruin your day

Pizza tastes worse than a frozen pie. Don't expect much on the service end either. You have to pay for water, and the staff will basically ignore you. Just go find another place to eat.. Overall bad food, slow service, and pricey.

I am a dog walker in the neighborhood and this is my new favorite place to sit down, relax, and have a few slices of pizza. I was greeted with a warm, genuine smile and served quickly. I loved their Christmas decor/music, family photos on the walls, and the pizza was affordable and delicious. I moved to the city from the Midwest a few months ago and have learned this caliber of customer service is nearly unheard of in Manhattan. They treat you like you are family sitting down at their dinner table, I love this place.

Total ripoff! Went in to feed two hungry kids some lasagna and picked up a check of $60! As we didn't want to just order for the kids out of politeness, we ordered some fried calamari for us (the parents). You'd expect you'd get a little more than 10 meager pieces for $18. Tip included every small piece of calamari cost us $2! When I made a remark about this at the end of the meal, no reaction but a meager "I'll tell it to the manager". Don't come here.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Not a single soul in there cares about your business. It is gross, run-down, and overall... just sad. They are a cash-only business with absolutely no signage. They will then prompt you to use their ATM that is conveniently located in the dining room. I ran in for a quick snack: ONE slice of pepperoni pizza and ONE can of coke. $9... yes, you heard that right. It was a whopping $4 for a single (dry, old, & floppy) slice, $2 for a single can of coke, and a $3 ATM fee. Seriously... just don't go. Even if you live in one of these nearby sky-rises. Just go to Gotham West Market for your pizza. Cheaper and a million times more delicious.

Perfectly good place. Very nice people. Food good and solid reliable quality. Superduper clean. Very fast service. Very reasonable prices. Nice hot tea after a chilly boat ride on the circle line!

Just had an uncomfortable experience. The second you walk in the waitress offers you a menu and asks if you want anything to drink. I asked for water (expecting tap) and she gave me a water bottle. Then she watches you as you look over the menu. Literally stands over you, and you feel the pressure lmao. I said fine, I'll have a slice of pizza, and then she said cash not credit. I told them thank you, but I don't have cash and sorry. Threw in a "have a good rest of the day", and as I was walking out I could hear the guy behind the counter talk crap "how does she not have cash? Everyone has cash". You couldn't wait until I was out the door?

Great little hole in the wall place. I ordered a large extra cheese and a large pepperoni. They did not disappoint! Great crust and attentive to what I wanted. Close to Javitz where I was working and I will definitely be back next time I'm working in the city.

I paid $33.82 for 2 orders of chicken fingers and fries and 1 bottle of Gatorade to go. The place isn't air conditioned and the workers look miserable while trying to appease who I assume to be the manager (who later refused to give a mother some water and insisted she purchase bottled water because their tap water "wasn't clean"). There's 3 bland and unseasoned 3 inch chicken fingers with fries and lettuce, tomato and onion. Never in my life have I paid this much money for chicken fingers and fries. And never would I think I could be upset with chicken fingers and fries. If you can't do this right then that's appalling.

The food was amazing. plenty of options for food for picky eaters and those that enjoy more flavorful cuisine. Staff was extremely happy and friendly. Highly recommend.

Great little pizza shop 3.25 a slice but owner uses fresh cheese I asked LOL unlike the dollar pizza that gives you blood clots. Delicious GYRO and service was good. Nice mom and pop place to go after a long boat ride. Will come again!

It was a pleasant hole in the wall dinner that I ran into on my way to a fairy ride. Pizza didn't look great but the gyros and fries where really good. If you need a quick bite to eat in the area go there. We where in and out in 25 mins!

This place has bad reviews for a reason. The menu says that if you want to order breakfast after 11:30 AM there is a two dollar additional charge. We came in for brunch at 1pm and they would not serve us breakfast, even with the two dollar charge. Walked out. They didn't care.

This place was empty when we walked in and overall got a bad vibe. When we asked for water our server acted like we had just committed a crime. However, their food was decent. Definitely should stick to Greek food though, and 100% don't recommend it.

I know it's kind of a faux pas to give a restaurant five stars without eating there; t's a place I doubt most Yelpers will ever go out of their way to eat. In any case, I did want to give credit to the owners and employees of this humble restaurant. Sometime ago, I either dropped my wallet or was pickpocketed while in Times Square. That was about the worst feeling I've had since I lived in New York, thinking about the $100 in cash that I had just withdrew and having to reapply for my drivers license and credit cards. Not to mention my Starbucks Gold card. And then it started to pour, and then I suddenly sympathized with all the people claiming just to need $0.50 more to get on the bus to home...I would've given them money if my wallet hadn't been stolen. Anyway, as I was walking home, I realized someone had been trying to call me for the last 20 min. I picked up and it was a man who said he worked at some place with "42nd" in the name and a flag in front of the door, and that he found my wallet with my business cards. I thought, "Oh cool, someone on 42nd St. near Times Square dropped my wallet off at the nearest restaurant." The man corrected me, saying that they were near 12th ave. I didn't even know 42nd st. went that far, but whatever, I was glad someone found my wallet. So about an hour later, I've walked to 42nd St., passed Times Square, and realized that 12th Ave. was way west, and for the restaurant to be near there, it would practically have to be on the water. Then I started to think it was some kind of set-up where someone would jump me as soon as I walked in, because how could my wallet end up a mile away from where I lost it? I thought maybe some tourists had picked it up, taken a tour bus all the way west, and dropped it off at the nearest restaurant...but 42nd Pizza was in the middle of nowhere...I can't imagine it does much business except for the police station nearby. Well, I go in and the owner enthusiastically shows off my wallet and pointing out that everything is still in there, the cards, the money, everything. I did a quick check and it looked like all the money, more than $120 was in there, plus all my cards. Of course I had to ask how they got the wallet in the first place, and one of the staff piped up, saying that some young men had come in with the wallet, sat down and ate, and left, forgetting my wallet behind. The waiter picked it up and the owner was wise enough to look for my business cards. In the meantime, from the hour it took me to walk all the way back, the men who had somehow gotten my wallet came back and demanded it back. But the owner, by his account, told them too bad, he already called the wallet's real owner. The only thing that made me happier about getting my wallet back was thinking about how dejected those bad Samaritans were, to think they had all that money in their hands and now were being shit-canned by a small restaurant owner with integrity. I didn't eat there, the pizza didn't look the best, but I bought a bottled drink and gave a big tip. I can't recommend the food without having tried it, but I can vouch at least for the honesty of the staff.

During my 7 day stay in New York City in June of 2014. I have been searching around New York City for the best pizza joints!!! During that time we have just finished a free boat ride from the City Sightseeing Of New York!!! As I got off the red beautiful boat me and my family decided to a long walk from Pier 83 towards the 42nd street area... As I passed by many fast food joints along the way in 42nd street area of New York and then by accident I discovered the 42nd Street Pizza Restaurant!!! I said to myself hey I wanna try this Pizza Joint... As I walked in for the first time to the 42nd Street Pizza Place... And then I said to myself once again this is it!!! I found a good pizza place of New York City to eat at!!! And now this is what I ordered it was a large sized sausage pizza and wooooooooow it tasted really good!!! 42nd Street has a good selection of pizza slices to choose from... And if I ever do go back to New York City in the near future I definitely would wanna go back to the 42nd Street Pizza!!!

This sounds hella weird, but I always think of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles when I order from here. I think of growing up in Hawaii, watching those 1980s TMNT movies and remembering the characters love of NY pizza and discerning taste for the best. For a consistently good, "that hit the spot" New York pizza experience, 42nd Street Pizza is your best bet in the midtown area and possibly all of Manhattan. There is something really special about the pizza's sauce. Couple this with the generosity or serving, perfect dough texture, reasonable prices and fast delivery, and you've got one helluva pizza restaurant. It is my go to place for a medium pepperoni and cheese. If i were to guess where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles lived in NyC, I'm pretty sure it'd be Hells Kitchen... They'd have to be within 42nd Street Pizza's delivery radius.

I'm a fan. 4.5 stars. Food: I got the medium cheese + peperoni delivered. Pretty darn good pizza, but not the typical thin crust you see in the highly rated pizza joints. Taste is very good, the sauce is sweet and there is something that makes you want to keep eating it. The pie was cheesy, oily and loaded with pepperonis. The crust has pretty good potential, but was soft by the time I got it delivered (just like most places). I am definitely going back. Extra POINTS: 5 Stars With my delivery, I got a hand written note saying that if I like the food to leave a review. It also came with a soda, on the house. On a day where the hustle and bustle of times square makes you disgusted with other human beings, the hand written note made my day. The soda on-the-house was the point that made this go to 4.5 stars. I will be updating the review again.

Absolutely delumptious food. Had an incredible meatball pizza. Highly recommend. GREAT service and kind workers. The place has a really homey feel. If I could rate it 6 stars I would.

This place has the best gyro's in the city. The gyro's on the food carts on the streets have more bread in the mixture. At 42nd Street Pizza the gyro meat is great with a good mix of spices. The fries are also very good. Not too crispy and not too soggy. While called 42nd Street Pizza the menu is actually closer to that of a NYC Diner, with dozens of different items on the menu. So if you go there with a group there should be an option for everyone. The prices are in line with most of the other diners in the area. As mentioned, this is a real family owned and operated restaurant and it shows. The place is spotlessly clean, and the owner and his wife are very friendly. My only negative is that I wish they had Coke Zero so I don't feel as guilty when eating the Gyro's and baklava! (They do have diet coke.)

We walked by looking for a quick slice of pizza, and one of the employees standing outside ushered us in. We were still considering if we wanted to eat here when she pressured us to order. We felt rushed to order and she seemed extremely irritated when we couldn't make a decision. We ordered a few slices which were about $4 each (what??). So we received our pizza and it was absolute trash. I ordered a combination pizza, which was literally just a pepperoni pizza with BOILED mushrooms placed on top and falling off. They didn't even bake it with mushrooms on, but just threw them on top of a pepperoni. Similarly, the buffalo chicken pizza was just a cheese pizza with tiny buffalo chicken bits thrown on top. You're better off getting a $1 slice somewhere else!

This is a cool little spot in front of pier 83. Family stopped in to eat when we too the full cruise of the island. I like Greek but my family had never had it. They liked the food and was a nice friendly staff.

The owner/manager(?) and all the employees were VERY nice! The manager was a dark haired woman and made sure we had a pleasant experience. The pizza was great, slices and the large pie we ordered were smaller than traditional New York slices. I had to remove a star for the bathroom experience. We were told that someone was on the bathroom and so my husband nor son could not use it. Truth was, they would only unlock it after we placed our full order. We all finally get to the bathroom and it was not worth the wait, the bathrooms unfortunately smelled badly and were not clean, not to mention the weird setup on the ladies room. I'd go back if I was in the neighborhood, but would be sure to use the bathroom elsewhere before coming in.