Famous Famiglia

Famous Famiglia is the best place to get pizza in New York City. I’ve gone to this place for over 10 years. The quality of the pizza is amazing. My favorite slice is the Margarita or Grandma. It has a lot of flavor and you’re able to customize it with seasonings if you would like to. The prices are really good compared to other places and it’s very clean. Staff is always wearing a mask. I always see them clean the tables after being used and always recommend people to sanitize their hands. Overall, amazing experience. If you’re ever on the upper west side, stop by Famous Famiglia to get the best pizza in the city.

Typical greasy pizza joint. $5 for a slice of pepperoni. Big seating area in the back. Everyone here speaks Spanish - which I love. I miss fountain sodas. So tired of restaurants that only serve can soda. The pepperoni pizza was extra greasy.

First time here, couldn't make it to my usual spot on 106. Decor was simple like any other Famous Famiglia. I was greeted the moment I walked in and was kindly given a moment to decide what I wanted. Ended up with two plain sizes and garlic knots. The garlic knots was more on the dough side (cooked of course) for some reason I like my garlic knots crisper. The slices themselves were decent, I have had better.

This is my favorite New York City pizza shop I go to only. Also, the staff that works here is very polite and I will be back here and surprise them and buy two pepperoni pizzas 😁. And I read this location 999 trillion stars.

Love this place. Pizza is ALWAYS good, never soggy or burnt. My brother has always gone to pick up the pizza from here, and last week is the first time I ever actually went myself, and the atmosphere is perfect, relaxing. The staff is super nice. I have a few pizza places near where I live, but they all suck!! This place is 40 blocks from my place and it's the best pizza. I'll gladly take the trip to eat good fresh pizza! Even your friendly neighborhood Spiderman has been here!! lol

Ate here with my mom after a doctor's appointment. Not impressed with the pizza, no flavor whatsoever and a little dry. The salad was just lettuce, tomato, peppers and tomato. Not worth the money. Won't be returning.

As pizzerias go, this is good. They're nice. Ambiance is good--big mural of Venice on the back walls, painted by a local artist, 80s/90s music usually playing. I highly prefer this vibe to Koronet across the street.

We were really disappointed with our recent visit to Famous Famiglia. The pizza was cold and tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. When we asked if it could be heated, the staff seemed annoyed and unwelcoming. The service overall was poor, and to make things worse, we were overcharged by $20. When we brought it to their attention, they acted like it was an inconvenience to fix their mistake. My husband ended up throwing his pizza away, and we both regretted not trusting our gut. When we walked in, the place was completely empty, which should have been a red flag. Sadly, it’s not what it used to be. We gave it a chance, but won’t be returning.

This is what it's about! Finally, a new york thin slice that i like! Could have been a bit more lenient with the ranch, but otherwise, I'm coming back for sure

Famous Famiglia has been around for years, but my experience the first 2 times at other locations in town decades ago made me want to never come back. That being said, thought I give them another chance given all the slice places within a few blocks in this section of Morningside Heights. While a reasonably priced basic cheese slice, but not the cheapest, don't be fooled by their pizza's appearance. Although the crust was OK, the excess grease that slid off of my pizza was: 1) something no one should ingest and 2) required a bib to avoid staining clothes. Maybe Famiglia's "famous" recipe is for clientele are out-of-towners (and a few local bozos) who eat their slice with a knife and fork! My reco - If you're hungry for a classic New York slice and want the real local thing, go to "old school" Koronet immediately across the street!

I went here for the first time with a friend for lunch and I ordered a Bianca slice of pizza and my friend got a pepperoni slice and I got a Pepsi (they didn't have Coke). The pizza was surprisingly good and the crust was thin and tasty. It was priced reasonably and my friend and I sat down to have our pizza. the pizza place was not busy so we had a lot of seating options so we sat in the back near the bathrooms. The music was a little loud but it wasn't deafening. I will definitely come back again !

There's nothing fancy or hype-worthy, but it's a solid slice and a friendly, calm atmosphere. I got the knots, a salad, and a slice of cheese. Simple, basic, and comforting. The knots are very garlicky and come with a side of marinara. The salad is iceberg, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers. The pizza was my favorite part--a bit chewy, but still crisp, and lots of melty, delicious cheese and sauce. I wouldn't make a trip just to eat here, but if I was in the neighborhood again, I would happily eat here.

Quick, hot, and tasty. Not sure if this is the number 1 pizza I've ever had, but not bad for $5. I got the meat lover's one with pepperoni and what I presume to be thin-sliced beef. The slices were big. I didn't see any cheese or peppers on the table. There was fun 80s music playing and photos on the wall where some famous people passed through. The garlic knots were also tasty. 2023 #91

I was in NYC near Columbia University and was in need of a pepperoni slice and some garlic knots. It had been a few years since I had been here. The staff was as friendly as I had remembered. My slice was really good as were the knots (better than I recall from my last visit). Overall really good and I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area.

It's as good as any I've had. A lot of good slice choices. Open late, friendly, clean, fresh, if you need a quick good slice then stop in you won't be disappointed. You may not be blown away either. Good honest slice.

So many places in New York City are closing earlier - especially since COVID. Famous Famiglia Pizzeria has kept reasonable Gotham hours, is reasonably priced, and is easy to find parking for given this part of the city has larger streets and more space to park. The standard pepperoni pizza was great, salads are great, and the service was good. Good place to hit if you're in a pinch for food and find a lot of places have closed - also a great spot to unwind from the busier parts of the City.

Perfect Pizza Hot light on the red sauce , cooked with a touch of crisp Under 30 minutes delivery

Pizza Night at home. We ordered delivery. Large pie of Plain Pizza. It came still hot, with lots of Cheese. Large slides, foldable, not that greasy. Very good.

Classic New York pizza! After eating a so-so meal at a nearby restaurant, I was very happy this pizza place was open to save the night. Cheese pizza- It's an ideal NY slice! Thin, foldable, and greasy. The cheese, grease, sauce, and crust were delicious. However, I was disappointed with the crust. Luckily there wasn't much of it. Overall, a very satisfying NY pizza place!

In a city of pizza, I come here specifically for the great customer service. Rudeness isn't a standard in NYC, at this place, they'll treat you like family. Delicious pizza and spaghetti, and close to Columbia University!

This place has terrible customer service the thin young guy behind the counter has a terrible attitude always has a terrible angry look on his face and treats customers disrespectful, the place lacks taste in their food and with this terrible service rates one of the worst pizzerias in the area! Bad Attitude, Bad Service, and no so great food! Do yourself a favor go next door to another place to eat! This place is not worth it!

Very good food and service. The garlic knots and pizza were very good and customer service was also very good. Overall good shop.

This is fast food pizza. Get it if you must but don't expect much. We ordered two slices for delivery and it was fast and convenient, but fairly flavorless. We didn't finish either slice, but the veggie version was thickly layered with toppings which was nice. The crust was hard at the edges and wet in the middle, with a thin sauce. Just don't.

Famiglias is nothing special... it really is bland overpriced pizza. It's close to work and school and sometimes I get out late after 10 and there are not many options so you turn to pizza. Staff is very nice but pizza is bland and even adding large amounts of oregano and spices DO NOT HELP IT. It's $3 for a slice and $4 for a white slice. Really NOT WORTH IT. There are not many pizzerias in the vicinity so many are forced to eat famiglias. It you're standard NYC pizzeria where the pizza looks like it's been chilling behind the glass for hours but we still eat it. FREE REFILLS ON CUPS OF SODA. Place is rundown looking. Get you're greasy carb fix and get out. TIP: NOT WORH IT! Walk to 106 and eat some Thai or Spanish food!

I came on a weekend for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the selection of pizzas they offered. Just the right amount cheese, sauce, and the crust was good too. They have a nice outdoor seating area too.

Pizza is my passion. I came to this country dreaming of pizza. When I got here, I asked where the pizza was. Somebody pointed across the street, and said "go over there" so I did, I walked into Famiglia. Famiglia deserves 5 stars. Their cheese pizza is amazing, and considering that they invented pizza it's amazing that it ages so well. I give thanks to Famiglia every night, thanks for everything guys. Happy to be an American today.

If I want a lunch time slice, this is my "go to". It's a decent pizza place staffed by cool hard working people. The pizza is consistent, the garlic knots are tasty, when I'm trying to be healthy I'll grab a salad with my slice. I can't say it's phenomenal pizza but it's pretty good and they do have more artisan varieties for those looking for fresh ingredients. But it's a local pizza joint and it does the job.

the pizza is old at times and they just warm it up sell it . old sausage or soggy peppers are not good re-heated after a while. this famiglia has fallen off alot , poorly managed at night surprise visit by the owners cannot hurt once in a while...

the pizza wasn't great. very greasy and bland. garlic knots were bomb though!

This post is one of the better places to grab pizza in this area. My favorite is the tomato basil, margarita pizza slice. Bf fav is the pepperoni. We tried the combo and the buffalo chicken but the bread wasn't as crispy with all the heavy toppings. They tasted ok. Seems to be a popular spot here, and I've come here 3 times in the past week. They open late too! They accept credit.

Eat it if you're there and want it... Don't rush over to get a slice b/c it's nothing too special. You won't be disappointed if you end up eating there unless you're expecting something spectacular. It's average.

Pizzas are OK, I liked them because they do thin crust pizzas which are the best IMO. There wasn't much of a variety there though, but the ones we had were good, a bit too oily for my liking. The place is cute and big. I find a bit expensive, $4 for a not so big slice is too much I think.

If I want mediocre pizza, I go across the street for a giant slice from Koronet. The draw of this Famiglia is the garlic knots. Those little bundles of buttery, garlicky goodness make my mouth sing with happiness.

Perfect slice of cheese pizza. Like another reviewer said: "thin, foldable, and greasy"

Greasy and gross. No vegan options for me, so when other students insist I go with them it's pretty inconvenient. Even before I went vegan their pizza's flavor was overwhelming and made me feel queasy.

Famiglias is located down the block from my job so I come here sometimes if I need a quick bite. The pizza is good, nothing superb. I typically get the Sicilian slice which I find to be tastier than the plain slice. Service is quick which I like and I'm typically in and out in 5 minutes or so. For the price, I still don't think it's the best but we are talking Upper west side prices so what do you expect? If you wan really good pizza, I suggest going across the street to Kornets and treating yourself to a jumbo slice.

Delicious Manhattan pizza! The pizzas are very thin and has a crispy-ness to it that's not too hard but gives the right amount of crunch! They have a pretty decent variety of pizzas and many different sides you can choose. Aside from their pizza, the highlight is their garlic knots which are 3/$1.00 (heck ya?!), which were VERY garlic-y and savory which suits their dipping sauce perfectly! The staff was also very friendly and we struck up an interesting conversation as the staff gave us great tips about manoeuvring through Manhattan and places to visit! Very tourist friendly place! p.s. wonderful place to get your nom nom on while hammered (first hand experience).

DANGER: Stray metal was cooked into a pizza from Famiglia! I recently had an experience where I found and bit into a bolt in my pizza (see attached photo). This was inside the pizza, and hidden from my view. The team must have let this fall into the pizza while cooking. I shudder to think what other things they have negligently let happen to their pizza. I could not be more repulsed from a dining experience, and never have had anything like this happen before. Eat here at your own risk.

Solid pizza at a cheap price. I usually get a couple slices of cheese pizza and garlic knots. The garlic knots are SO GOOD but very buttery and come with little bits of garlic (a little too garlic-y for me). Only three stars because it's not the cleanest and the service is very rushed. Overall not a bad option (better than koronets) but not mind blowing.

Checked a $10 bill to see if it's real because we are black lmao.The pizza looked cold like it was left out for hours btw so like wtf.

Stopped in this little pizzeria after a long day of walking. It was hot outside and we needed a place to sit down, get a cold drink and eat some NYC pizza. La Familia did not disappoint. I ate a spinach and cheese Stromboli and my husband had a large meat slice. It was amazing. The sauce was phenomenal. Our two girls each had a slice of cheese and garlic knots, all of which where amazing. The staff was friendly and welcoming and we truly enjoyed our meal.

A quick and tasty pizza place near Columbia. The crust is nicely crispy, the sauce is equally sweet and salty, and the cheese is perfectly gooey. Friends have tried specialty slices and calzones and given their seal of approval as well. Great spot!

This is the worst pizza in New York, and quite possibly, the entire universe. Okay, so maybe I might be exaggerating since I am yet to eat pizza on what is left of Krypton. But in all seriousness, the pizza here is awful. The cheese is gross. The crust is gross. The toppings are gross. Nothing is fresh. I'd rather go to "Fresh Famiglia" over "Famous Famiglia." Unfortunately, "Fresh Famiglia" does not exist. My ongoing quest for decent tasting New York style pizza continues.

I don't understand how it's not a felony that this soggy crust emblazoned with cheese and day old vegetables masquerades in New York as pizza. Avoid.

Ignoring that it's a chain, the Broadway Famiglia is incredible. Of the three major pizzerias in the area, they're the best. It's not just their food, but they treat you like a pal and are always friendly when you come in and take forever to order or even when you try to finagle a free refill. You know, that's point number one: Famiglia has a soda fountain. For me, pop doesn't get better (Fountain, then Can, then Bottle, then?). They're not lacking in variety (meaning if you ask for it, you can get it), but I typically opt for the chicken slice. The meat is always perfectly cooked and tender, and just seems to blend right into the slice. It's a flawless execution and you don't find yourself masticating some chuck of unmentionable chicken anatomy. Absolutely tasty. Always in the oven for long enough on the reheat. Some other places yank it right back out before it even has time to sizzle. They've also got fantastic garlic knots. They don't skimp on the butter and the garlic, while at first overwhelming, is great. You gotta commit to the resultant breath, but with marinara sauce or on their own, it's easy to want to get a batch of 15 or 20 knots. The lasagna always looks amazing -- I'm going to try it one of these days. Unfortunately, it's a popular after-school spot for babysitters with their charges. The kids can get a little loud if you pick the wrong time to go, but that's the kids' fault, not Famiglia's. This is a must-visit pizza joint if you find yourself above 96th on the West Side.

I was going to give this place 2 stars because the pizza is nothing to write home about, but I gave it an extra star for friendly service and for always making consistent pizza (albeit average in quality). When I went to school at Columbia University I used to live a block away and would often stop by for a slice or two. It was the type of pizza that was far from perfect, but was always reliable and wouldn't make you sick if you ate lots of it. For me it always hit the spot particularly on a hungry late Friday or Saturday night. They were always open very late. Recently I visited the old neighborhood and nothing has changed about Famous Famiglia. The pizza is the same, the building is the same, etc. Even the same friendly people working behind the counter are the same people that worked there years ago. To the one reviewer who wrote "Real American/NY pizza to me is Famiglia's and Koronet's". The Famiglia's part is hardly believable in itself, but when you mention Koronet's in the same sentence, then we know you're pulling our legs. Ha ha. Funny funny.

A family member recommended this to me since I'm in the area. I tried it and and, it's OK. Good variety of types. The pizza is quite greasy, melty, and flavorful. Generous slices, although a little difficult to eat because of the grease and a floppy crust. I ordered a slice of plain cheese and the Buffalo chicken pizza, and both were mediocre. Unfortunately, I have to say, the crust is terrible, flavorless, thin, and hard. The atmosphere of the place itself is small, but comfortable and casual. Décor is decent. Maybe I will return again if I'm in the area, but for now there are some better places that I'd prefer to go to next time I'm in Manhattan.

Mediocre. Not a horrible place, but not great. A little on the expensive side for slices, but the slices aren't terrible or tiny. Garlic knots are awesome. Calzones looked good. Three different flavors of soft drink syrup were out on the fountain at lunchtime. Service is relatively friendly. Seating is good for this area, with actual tables.

Nummie!!! Not over the top $$ and if you have picky eaters there's a Chipotle right next door LOL I'll be going there tomorrow. (For the stalkers write that down.)

W O N D E R F U L ! ! after a long flight from California & going around in circles trying to find our hotel we (family of 6. 4 kids 13-20yrs) stumbled upon this pizzara and all agreed on it! the staff was very helpful and gave us a great deal! when we all settled down with our HUGE pizza slices, salads and calzones, the jay-z alicia keys song, "Empire State Of Mind" came on.. making our first night that much more memorable..

It's my first time here, have to admit the garlic knots are fantastic, however the pizza is mediocre. Will come back for the garlic knots but not the pizza.

The pizza here is really your fast food type. The cheese is bland and tasteless, meaning you will be loading up on salt, pepper, garlic, and/or red pepper. We call this place heartburn pizza. The sauce is ok, but too thin. The crust isn't bad, not thick or thin. The sandwiches are surprisingly good though. Chicken parm and meatball both have a good taste and are hearty. The salads aren't great, but what can you do, there are plenty of other options.

I'm sure there are better places to eat pizza in NYC, but so far this is my favorite of about the five different places I've visited. I really like their dough. Usually I don't eat crusts, but I have to eat them here. I really love this place.

Second best garlic knots in the city. The pizza is nothing special, but it's consistent, not too expensive and pretty yummy. But for me, going for pizza is always about the garlic knots.

First time here, couldn't make it to my usual spot on 106. Decor was simple like any other Famous Famiglia. I was greeted the moment I walked in and was kindly given a moment to decide what I wanted. Ended up with two plain sizes and garlic knots. The garlic knots was more on the dough side (cooked of course) for some reason I like my garlic knots crisper. The slices themselves were decent, I have had better.

Good pizza... better than Koronets across the street- they deliver and I really enjoyed the pie Also, its pretty cheap...20 bucks for mozzerella sticks, pie, fries Mozzerella sticks and fries can definitely be skipped-- not tasty at all!

This is the puffiest pizza I've ever seen in my life! We ordered the plain cheese pizza at work and one slice was definitely as filling as one regular slice of pizza. The sauce could maybe use some work but I did enjoy the texture of this fluffy pizza. Granted by the time I had my slice it was a little cold, but I'd give this place another shot if I could have it fresh!