Empire Slice House - Downtown Tulsa

Empire Slice House came highly recommended by many. An iconic pizzeria in the Arts District, it's spacious with quirky murals on the walls. The staff are friendly and walk you through their extensive pizza and beer menu. You can order whole pizzas or by the slice. They rotate the slices you can buy, but always have three- cheese, pepperoni, and Notorious P.I.G. (aka meat lover's). I got all three. To be honest, I thought the pizza is average, but their "pink sauce" is so good. It's very loose, but tasty! For that, four stars!

Here visiting as a Tulsa Remote Guest (from Houston). Good pizza, chill vibe. Nothing to run back to though. Had the "roasted garlic" sauce which they told me was like their Alfredo sauce but could barely taste it. Lack of made the pizza taste dry.

Cool vibe with vintage collages. Slices are great and theirs a great variety. Not a lot if beers on tap. Go for the experience. Next door to historic Cain's!

Empire Slice House is hands-down a 5-star spot in Tulsa. The location is fantastic, especially the Downtown Arts District one right next to Cain's Ballroom. It's the perfect stop before or after an event. With Tulsa starting to get pricey, the ability to grab one of their huge, delicious slices by the slice makes it one of the best value-for-money options downtown. You can’t beat the price for the quality and size of their New York-style pizza. Honestly, the slices here are top tier, but they truly shine as one of the absolute best places to go when you’ve had a couple and need some excellent, quick-service pizza. Whether it's the classic pepperoni or one of their wilder signature pies, Empire always hits the spot! Highly recommend for a great slice, great value, and a great time.

Nice place, feels like in a New York pizza house. The pizza is very tasty, although the crust was a little bit soggy. We ordered the 20 inch. It is a lot of pizza for 2 people.

As an italian from New Jersey I've had my share of ny style pizza. When i visit a new town in the US i always find my way to the nearest pizza shop and try the local's recipe. My hat is off to Empire downtown. Once I stepped in the door I knew. I discovered this pizza is made all fresh ingredients in house and the outcome is an authentic and satisfying ny style pizza as close to the new jersey boardwalk one can make.

Just steps from the legendary Cain’s Ballroom, this pizza joint is the perfect companion to Tulsa’s thriving music scene. It’s funky, fresh, and full of personality—just like the neighborhood it calls home. The staff here is electric—welcoming every customer like a regular, whether you're a local or just passing through. There's no ego, no attitude—just good vibes and a clear passion for great food and happy customers. Got a custom order or an off-menu idea? They're down to make it happen with a smile. The pizza itself is a knockout—bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and crust that hits that perfect balance of crisp and chewy. Whether you're rolling in for lunch or grabbing a late-night bite after a show, this spot delivers every time. If you're in Tulsa, especially near Cain’s, skip the chains. Grab a slice (or a whole pie) here and enjoy a little taste of local flavor done right.

If your traveling thru Oklahoma you have stop and try out their garlic knots! They have multiple locations around Oklahoma! Empire slice house garlic knots sooo good! The best with their special sauce! Yum!

Sooooo YUMMY!! Daily by the sliced is great for people who like different things. A-lot to choose from everyday. The pink sauce is the bomb. Go check them out big bang for the is a big + as well. Highly recommend

My husband and I popped in for a quick bite while we were out running some errands and heard some great things about Empire! And were they right :) we would give a 4.5 if we could! Caleb was our server and was very attentive, kind, and checked in with how everything was going. We had a small misunderstanding with our pizza (our faults) and Caleb and the team made sure we were quickly taken care of! The manager offered us some garlic knots which were amazing and the pizza was just as good! We ordered the Uncle Buck. We also got to try a slice of their featured pizza, the Midnight Cowboy, and it looked delicious! Really grateful for the wonderful service, awesome atmosphere and good food!

Perfect location next to Cain's. We were able to grab a slice after an event. It was mostly great. Some of my piece had too strong of a burnt taste. Price is a little high IMO as well but overall a good experience.

We popped into the restaurant on a Thursday evening while a concert was about to open next door at Cain's. We walked right in, we were greeted promptly and requested to sit at the bar. The bartender was excellent. He was attentive, had good conversation and seemed like a really genuine person. First time someone behind the bar has had opinions on the NA beers. It was so nice to be able to suggest brands back and forth and what we liked etc. The music was just right, loud enough to catch the beat but not so loud you can't hear each other. Bathroom was clean, restaurant was clean overall. Now to the pizza! I tried it for the first time Monday & was stoked I found my self there for more pizza on Friday! I've never had a slice like the M.C.A. it was outstanding! I ate every bite. The crust was cooked to perfection, the pizza wasn't greasy. I'm not much on sauce with my pizza but my husband had traditional ranch and tried the pink sauce that is made in house and has ranch and sriracha flavor. He said it was pretty good! I will be back and will definitely tell people about it!

Went to a lights festival in Sapulpa, and our friends and I decided to come to this location in Tulsa since, we love the Edmond, and original location in the Plaza District. Service was really slow for it not being busy on a weekday evening. I had to wave every time I needed something. This was the worst service we have ever received from an Empire location. The establishment is not the cleanest either. Bathrooms were dirty, and my youngest son did not want to use it. Now, for the food. It was horrible. My evil empire tasted really sour, the dough was undercooked, and they used the wrong red sauce. Tasted way too sweet and sour, and they weren't generous with the hot peppers. Tasted a lot like I was just eating some mild peppers or bell peppers. Our friends weren't impressed either with both service and food quality when again.. we all love Empire, just not this one. Overall, I'm glad that this location is not the location near where I live, because I would never come back. Hopefully, they do better in the future to keep things more consistent. I hate giving harsh reviews like this, but businesses need to do better for paying customers. This is just my 100% honest review.

I met two friends here for lunch a couple of weeks ago. We got the lunch special and our pizza and salads were good. What I loved so much was our service! I was able to bring my dog to the back patio and our server was so sweet to her. She even brought her water and a bowl of chicken for her. I really like the pizza here but even more so I love the kind employees!

The pizza was good but it was so much fun to look at all the decor. I should have taken pictures but I think it's better to see in person. I had a slice of pepperoni pizza on a Tuesday. The daily pizza slices are different every day so take a look at the menu and see what toppings sound the tastiest!

There is metered street parking available in front of the restaurant. We were seated quickly as it wasn't super busy mid week. Our waitress was alright not overly friendly and did try and turn the table quickly even though there were plenty of tables available. There is only one size gluten free option and there is vegan cheese. I tried the spicy Marina sauce and it was quite good with a decent kick. That was probably the best part, the spicy sauce. I really enjoyed the Caesar salad, the dressing was yummy. I would go back for the salad.

Closest thing true NY style pizza that I've found in Tulsa. Mushroom spinach slice was awesome! Can't wait to go back. Great house salad w light dressing and feta. Cool vibes and excellent service. Loved the whole thing. Great spot to grab a slice before hitting the bars or music nearby. Keep up the good work Empire Slice House

My husband and I truly enjoyed our experience at Empire Slice House. Service was great, and food and drinks are delicious! We will definitely be returning.

Not sure how I feel about this location, I love Empire but this was the worst one I've eaten at. Service was not the best and the pizza dough did not taste fresh like the other ones even though I know they make it fresh and ingredients tasted weird to me. Even my significant other was not impressed with the pizza almost like they didn't know what ingredients go on the evil empire. She thought she had bell peppers in it. Don't think I will come back to this location.

The pizza was great, the flavors were delicious and bold. The pizza was big and needed a fork and knife to be enjoyed but tasted great. The service was a little slower but the server was very nice and attentive. The atmosphere was a very chill and fun. A good restaurant to come to with a bigger party.

I've been to the downtown location a number of times and have yet to be disappointed. Great casual spot for pizza enthusiasts. They offer generous slices of New York-style pizzas with unique combinations like the Notorious P.I.G., Teflon Don, and Fat Tony. The classic pepperoni and veggie pizzas are great go-tos with high quality cheese and toppings. Each slice is packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. During the week you can get a lunch special that includes any slice of the day, a half salad and a drink for $11. It is offered Mon-Fri from 11-2pm, an excellent choice for a quick and tasty meal. I try to stop by for the special when I'm in the area and looking for an affordable and satisfying midday lunch. Arguably, the most important part of a pizza is the crust, and Empire's crust is a wonderful balance of crispy and chewy. It's not quite as thin as a true New York-style pizza in my opinion, but still delicious. They also have a special pink sauce that can be added as a side to any order. It came recommended as a must-try, and while I thought it was good, it's not necessarily something I'd go out of my way for. The one menu item that is a must-try are the garlic knots. They're big, fluffy, airy, and generously topped with garlic butter and a dusting of parmesan cheese. It's something I never pass up on when I'm there. Try the loaded garlic knots for an even more indulgent experience. All in all, Empire Slice House has earned its place among the better pizza spots in town.

Tried the RBG slice and it was amazing! I love coming here for the lunch special during the week. They are usually pretty quick and the service is usually really good! The restaurant is well kept and great decor!

Empire, slice house in the Tulsa art district is a fun, lively, inclusive space that serves generously, portioned, pizza, salads, and appetizers. After being seated, I read the menu off my phone and ordered the house salad and a slice of the Notorious B.I.G.. Although, the slice of pizza was exactly as an anticipated, they had changed the menu about six change the salad on the menu approximately 5 to 6 months ago and had not updated their online menu. My server was very sweet, sympathetic, and apologetic. She checked with her manager and asked how she could make it right. She offered to either comp the salad or replace it with something else. It should also be noted, that they have not updated their prices online so my meal cost a few bucks more than anticipated. However, if you look at the menu on the wall near the entrance, everything is up-to-date there. All in all, I'll definitely return. I'll just be more careful of checking out the info on the wall rather than relying on, their online menu for information.

We took a large group here after a Tulsa Oilers game and they were very accommodating. The atmosphere is fun with Music and Movie posters on the walls that took many us back to our childhood. The pizza slices were NY style with a good under carriage and a nice flop. I had a slice of the MCA, a white pizza with ricotta and I added a side of marinara, and it was delicious. We tried some garlic knots which were very light, fluffy, buttery, garlicky, and covered in Parmesan cheese with a delicious marinara dipping sauce. My friends bought a large pizza half Cheese and half MCA that looked great. My wife ordered a half house salad that was much larger than expected and was a simple and good house salad. Our waitress provided great service. Very attractive, friendly, patient and helpful. We will be back again.

I went today for lunch and they have an $11 special that is slice of choice, side salad and drink. I opted for the Fungus Amongus slice and house salad with feta, tomatoes, purple onion and house made Italian dressing. I wanted a diet Dr Pepper but they don't carry Pepsi products so I opted for tea. A bit disappointed since I tend to enjoy soda pop with pizza. Service was outstanding and I loved the ambiance. Cool, hip with fun art. They had great outdoor area as well. This is nearby Cains Ballroom so it's in a fun area. I would like to try a different slice next time. This one didn't make me want more. But I loved the crust so I just don't think I chose the right toppings.

I've ate at Empire slice house before but tonight we did takeout and danggg was it good. We ordered multiple ones for our group and the crust was perfectly cooked. Heavy enough to sustain the big pieces and soft enough to enjoy the crust.

Holy crap I love this place. It always hits the spot. The classic pepperoni slice is exactly what you want after a night of drinking with friends! Highly recommend that or the Notorious PIG.

I ordered Empire Slice to my hotel room and was pretty underwhelmed by everything I received. I got an order of garlic knots because I figured you can't go wrong with garlic knots. Five jumbo knots come in an order and although they looked really good, they were really dry. I also ordered the 10" GF white pie. I'm not GF but there was no option to order a traditional crust for the personal size. I'm ordering for one and didn't need the 20" pie. The pizza wasn't bad. It was very crunchy though. I couldn't eat the crust because it was too hard. I'm also surprised with their prices. A 10" pie was $18 and the ranch sides were 59 cents for a small or $4 for a large. I didn't realize how small (like 1 oz) the small was or I would've ordered a large ranch. If I find myself back in Tulsa, this place will definitely be a skip for me.

Delivery is a bit price but the pizza is good. Maybe one day I'll go to the place and check it out.

Had to check the newer location out and it was really cool location with some great slices of pizza! My wife is Vegan so she had plenty of options and that's even with the daily slice deals! We will definitely be back and we will be regulars now

I really like the vibe in Empire Slice House. It's one of the best pizzas I've had in Tulsa. Very nice thin crust. Not soggy. Great beer selection. Today we are watching music videos from the 80s on one TV and Star Wars on another TV. It's got a good throw back vibe. However today I ordered two slices. One pepperoni and one cheese slice. The cheese slice had no red sauce under the cheese. I asked the server if that's how it always is and he said he'd check with the kitchen. The answer was that it should have had Red sauce. No accommodation was made for the fact that there wasn't. 3 stars for this visit.

I attended an event, and they brought in Empire pizza. I tried the Ghost face Killah- ghost pepper marinara with pepperoni, poblanos, and bbq chips on top. It was nicely spicy and flavorful. I also tried the Doug E. Fresh, which is a white pizza with marinated mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil. It tasted clean and delicious. The slices were generous in size, otherwise I'd have tried more. So good!

Great pizza! Super convenient if you want just a slice too! Tasty and delicious! I've only had the pepperoni and cheese, but it was great. I really want to go back and try other pizzas they have combination types.

This is my favorite Pizza in Tulsa. I love how they serve pizza by the slice! Brilliant! Wish I would have taken pictures of the food- I got a very generously sized side caesar salad and 2 slices if pizza. The pink sauce is delicious! Highly recommend! Service is great. The seating area seems small if there's a concert going on at Cane's next door but it was easy to get in and out of in the middle of the week with no concerts going on. Cool place!

Great pizza, great service, and great atmosphere. I love a pizza place that offers pizza by the slice, and Empire Slice House has a tasty, rotating menu of slices! Highly recommend the Figgy Stardust and the Midnight Cowboy. The servers were attentive and pleasant, the tunes created a familiar, nostalgic ambiance for me, and overall I really enjoyed this visit. Prices were reasonable too.

Went on a Sunday afternoon pre-holidays and it was a little dead, but you know, I'm ok with that. We sat at the bar and had good service. Staff was masked. We tried the Figgy Stardust, the Ghostface Killah, and a plain pepperoni slices. The Ghostface Killah was the most interesting (because of the chips on top) and it wasn't as super hot as I expected. Also tried the When I Dip appetizer. It was good, too. We needed more dippers and they were brought out with no problem (or charge). Beers on tap were good, too. This has a totally different feel than the one in OKC. Maybe that is a good thing. :)

The house salad was plain. Tasteless. The waitresses seemed to want to be anywhere but at the restaurant. Service was SLOW despite the fact the restaurant was half full. It was cold inside so bring a light jacket. The wine is boxed wine. When the pizza finally arrived (after a long delay), the server mumbled a "sorry about the delay" and plopped the pizza down. The pizza was served on paper plates as was greasy. Overall a big disappointment.

One of our favorite pizza joints in Tulsa. Expensive for a slice ($4.50), but as a family of 4 we get a large Caesar, garlic knots, and each get a slice and eat for less than $40. Great music playlist and fun art on the walls. Pizza is always great and love the variety of interesting slices.

Oh well, empire used to be my fav NYC pizza in Tulsa. The last 2 times I have ordered the pizza, it really lacked anything from being a NYC pizza or a good pizza. Nice try Empire. I won't be back. I will be heading back to he first pizza place I loved ( from living in Brooklyn) now in Tulsa; try ANDOLINNIS Pizza.....it is just a few dollars more for a classic cheese or pepperoni pizza: but worth it!!!! Bye bye Empire- Barbie B

Went to an event, and they catered Empire pizza. Everyone at the event really liked it. And I had the opportunity to sample of their gluten-free pizza. It was so good!

I've visited 3 times in 3 weeks. No surprise. I made it a ritual to make a visit to Empire Slice House whenever I was out in OKC. Daily Slices makes it easy to try everything. Ghostface Killah: My favorite on the menu. Great nod the the MC who's in my Top 5, the toppings are what caught my eye from when I first had a slice from this spot in OKC. Ghost chili marinara, pepperoni, BBQ chips & pablano. The chip & pepperoni combo is incredible. Figgy Stardust: This could be an underrated one. Ham, chicken, figs, basil & almond pesto and mozzarella. The figs go very well with the chicken & ham. That pesto is really good. Foghorn Leghorn: Chicken, bacon, jalapeño, bacon, sweet marinara & Sriracha drizzle. A nice kick with the slice. The sriracha was a good touch. Can't go wrong the chicken, jalapeño & bacon combo. Outside of those 3, I usually had a pepperoni slice to go along with it. No letdown from anything I've selected. Slices are $3.75, selections rotate. They'll be knowing me on a first/last name basis before it's said & done.

Really good Pizza. Great place to vibe . I would frequent Empire even if it's for one slice

Being huge fans of the original location in Oklahoma City, we were thrilled to see a new location open up in downtown Tulsa. They sure picked a perfect location right between Cain's Ballroom and The Soundpony and across the street from Inner Circle Vodka Bar. Will turn out to be a great prime spot for large groups patrons to grab a slice of pizza to eat after a concert or an evening of fun and games. We went on their grand opening day and were greeted with friendly staff members who explained all of their deals. Every day of the week they usually have certain slices of pizza available. Otherwise you would pick a whole pizza to order from. They also have a few appetizers, desserts, and salads to choose from. Slices are $3.50 while whole pies usually run ~$25. You can choose a lunch combo (From 11am-4pm) which consists of a slice of the day pizza with a salad and drink for just $10. They also have a full bar for cocktails along with an extensive beer list. We had one each of their Tuesday slices of pizza, which was the Joezilla, Fungus Among Us, Uncle Buck, and Notorious P.I.G. Each slice had different meat or vegetable ingredients, but the star of the day was the spicy Sriracha sauce drizzled over the Joezilla. We also had their Spinach Salad, which had chunks of onion, bacon, and cheese. The best thing about the place was the spicy Pink Sauce which we used to dip the pizza in. Since they are open until midnight on weekdays and until 1:30am on weekends, we definitely expect to be back many more times!

It's a funky pizza joint with a lot of room inside, large patio, good draft beer list and a lot of variety in slice pizzas. What else do you need to know? Pizza was a nice NY style crust and perfect amount of sauce and topping per crust size. The piggy with figs was good but the Uncle Buck was the surprise. Who needs red sauce with that combination available... The pepperoni also was a good traditional pepperoni that covered the slice. Very pleased and will happily return

Empire Slice started in the Plaza District in OKC. They've now branched out to Tulsa, and my husband and I could not be happier! Gourmet Hipster Great Pizza We ordered one pizza (they're HUGE) and did a half 'n' half Evil Empire and Joezilla! We also started off our meal with When I Dip and a few cocktails! EVIL EMPIRE Spicy marinara, jalapeño, poblano, serrano, cherry pepper relish. JOEZILLA BBQ marinara, feta, roasted chicken, red bell, red onion, BBQ Sriracha drizzle. WHEN I DIP Creamy tri-cheese blend with roasted artichokes, spinach, and garlic served with lavash chips. Overall, it was really good. My husband and I weren't overly impressed with the Evil Empire or our cocktails, but the Joezilla and When I Dip redeemed anything that was lost! Seriously, if you've never had the chance to go down to OKC to try this place out, go down to the Tulsa Arts District and look for the pink elephant! You won't regret this adventure.

Not my favorite pizza place in downtown, but a lot of my friends love it as they think it's the closest thing to Mew York style in Tulsa. They do have limited gluten free options but no vegan alternatives. Overall, it's okay pizza for the price in my opinion, though, I would prefer to go other places over it.

I just wasn't that crazy about it. The appetizer was too heavy on the spinach and the artichoke. It came with lavash crackers. They're tasteless and have the consistency of a cracker that's been left on the counter overnight. I know that's how they are, but I don't like them. The balsamic glaze overpowered the Rocksteady. The cheese slice was ok. Nothing special about it. I didn't personally try the Joezilla. She said it was spicy, and she liked it. I didn't really like the crust, because of that id go back and get something different.

This place had a really funky atmosphere with fun classic and more modern movie, game, TV, and music posters on the wall. The slices were HUGE and the full pizzas were just as large! On the more pricey end of pizza but the quality and size definitely helps it feel like you get your moneys worth of food. The slice of the day is the most cost effective option and I definitely felt full just eating the two. Definitely try this place if you are craving pizza and you are in Tulsa, OK!

Fantastic food. We had pizza, salad, and breadsticks. All were amazing and worth every bite! It is a must try!

me and my friends went here and we got the cheese pizza and it was the BESTTT pizza we have ever had. the ranch was amazing and our server was really nice and i love how all the posters were on the wall and the stickers and it smelled AMAZING. i will definitely be back

Empire Slice House is right beside Cain's Ballroom. The Buy one Get one free promotion for the pizza slices was too good to pass up since we had concert tickets to Cain's Ballroom. We had two slices each before our concert. I really like the mushroom pizza with truffle oil. My husband enjoyed the Teflon Don and pepperoni slices. He wished there is slightly more cheese.

Very poor service. We were seated outside. And after 15 minutes we were asked if we had been helped, we said no and they said someone would be with us shortly. We waited another 15 minutes and left. On our way out that same server said, "Oh, no one came to see you?" We didn't even get water or menus. Very unfortunate, I was looking forward to trying their pizza.

Went and had some pizza last night and one thing I enjoyed was that even on a late night in the middle of the week, Empire Slice was open and had a decent amount of customers for being late which is always a good sign to me that it's worth it. I looked at the "by the slice" menu and enjoyed three of their featured pizzas. Located right next to Cain's ballroom, Empire Slice has got it going on! The atmosphere is cool and I had great service. Onto the pizza... by the slice cost $4 and the slices were very large! With their unique menu, it's hard to say which one you want to try, but at only $4 a slice, it opens up the possibility to try multiple without breaking the bank. I had the uncle buck, evil empire, and figgy stardust slices and it's hard to say which one was the best. See the pictures and descriptions of each slice and go try it out for yourself! This spot even has a large bar area that seemed to be a great spot for drinks and cocktails as well! Atmosphere: 8/10 Attentiveness: 7:10 Pizza: 8/10 Ranch: well..... I had their signature "pink sauce" which is a great alternative to traditional ranch but the sauce itself is a spicy ranch based sauce with hints of lemon. Very unique and very good... so I give the ranch a 9/10.

The food is delicious just sucks trying to find a parking spot. It took us almost half an hour to find a spot to park. Needs to be in a better location or have more parking space. The server was friendly and helpful with suggestions

Service was excellent. Slices were okay. For Tulsa standards probably really good. Ghost Face Killah was the best slice we had.

Nice patio out back and comfortable interior with great 80's music playing. When in downtown Tulsa stop by and here's what I suggest you try. Mix up the following: Spinach salad (sm) on a couple of slices of cheese pizza. The key to this mashup is DIY. Enjoy and you're welcome!!

First time here on Sat night. Construction is a mess and Cains right next door, but we found east parking. The food was great. We got pizza slice and a delicious spinach salad. I had the Fat Tony and it was great. My husband had the fungus Mingus, which was too lite in the mushrooms and he was disappointed. Great patio setting. Perfect eating with a group during Covid.