Louie's

A Must-Stop Slice in Elmhurst! We love finding local spots when we travel, and of course when you come to NYC you have to get a slice. I’m so glad we chose Louie’s Pizza in Elmhurst! Louie himself was behind the counter, and he could not have been more friendly. He chatted with us in between taking orders, and his whole staff was just as welcoming. The restaurant is small, clean, and has that cozy neighborhood feel we love. And the food… AMAZING! We tried pepperoni, margherita, the grandma slice, and buffalo, plus garlic knots and agnolotti. Every single thing was delicious! If you’re anywhere near Elmhurst, you should run (not walk!) to Louie’s to get your pizza. And Louie, if you see this — thank you for a wonderful dinner and such warm, friendly service. You made our NYC trip even better! 🍕❤️

Louie! I hope you see this brother. My goodness I have been dreaming of that grandma slice. The best pizza I've ever had. Everything was great here. We showed up about 45 minutes before closing. We had a late flight, and Louie greeted us, took our order and made us feel welcome. This was a great introduction to NY pizza for me. Louie, you made us feel like we were at home at your shop. Thank you for your wonderful service and welcoming us to enjoy your food. I will be flying back to enjoy your pizza again. Unless your willing to mail me a whole pan of grandma slices ha ha. Thank you again. - Your customers from Texas.

last place we checked out before heading to the airport was this pizza place recommended by our airbnb host as some of the best pizza in the city and it definitely lived up to that title! we tried thecheese and buffalo slices which were both great, everything made fresh. the owner Louie is really friendly and makes every customer feel like family, its clear why this place is so popular.

My first trip to NYC and my buddy told to find a real Pizzaria and this place is the real deal! Best bakes ziti ive ever had, pizza was off the charts and the ribeye looked delicious! I wish he was open Sunday and i'd swing by to take some ziti home!

Ordered the Grandmas Sicilian pizza which was thick, fluffy, and delicious flavor, was almost like focaccia bread consistency. The second was a sausage with onion pizza… this was great, thin and crispy. Would recommend to family and friends.

The Best slices of Hawaiian, cheese and pepperoni pizza I've ever had, NY pizza here is all the hype and this Location does NOT disappoint. I'm definitely coming here again if ever back in town. They're brother hood here with the chefs working to make fresh pizzas etc . Man this location is what it's about to be family friendly! The broccoli Pinwheel is freaking delicious with the sauce! Get the sauce...

THE best overall experience of any pizza place I've ever been in! The owner was so gracious and polite, he really put out a welcome vibe that made my daughter and I very excited to have chosen his pizzeria to have our dinner. My daughter chose classic pepperoni, while I chose the Grandma and we were both totally blown away!!! Absolutely the best pizza I've had, ever. I enjoyed it so much, I took four additional slices home. I was fortunate enough to spend a little bit of time speaking with the owner, Louie, and just left feeling like I had a great experience. I cannot recommend Louie's pizzeria enough!!! AAA+++

If you’re in Elmhurst, you have to stop here. This chicken slice was easily the best slice I ate all weekend in NYC, and that’s saying a lot because I ate pizza every day 😂🍕

I had an amazing time here at Louie's Pizza. The pizza was just DIVINE and super fresh. The service is fast and also very attentive. The ambiance is also very chill and calm. 5 stars.

Another heavenly delicious meal at Louie's Pizza.. It just keeps on getting better and better.. Simply spectacular.. Just Go and enjoy the best and freshest ingredients that will have you coming back for more. Thanks again Louie and Charlie for making our meal a memorable one.

Updating an original review. As usual The grandma pie was perfect as usual. It is wonderful seeing "family" again.

My co-workers put me up on Louies pizza when they bought a few slices and gave me one. So I was hooked soon after. I didn't even realize Louies was there as many times I walked in the area. The whole pie with extra cheese was a meal itself, and I ate two. I like my pizza crust, not hard, but somewhat soft and louies Pizza is right on point and close to my job. It's definitely worth checking out if you are a pizza lover. The pepperoni slice was for my co-worker.

If you come to NY, you must come to Louie's Pizza for their grandma slice and their agnolotti pasta! Absolutely amazing! I was in foodie heaven when I tried agnolotti pasta for the 1st time today. Their homemade pasta transported me to a time when homemade was the standard, not the exception. Louie's Pizza is a place where jokes and laughter fill the air, a place where you feel like home. It's incredible how I've never come across this place before today. Louie's Pizza is a hidden gem and definitely gets my Yummylicious stamp of approval! Two thumbs up from me!

Came here because was craving pizza and remembered seeing them promoted on insta. Ordered 2 regular slices and a grandma slice (asked to cut all in half). Both slices were great! Texture flavor were on point. Service was great. It was very busy but as soon as I walked in I was asked what I'd like to order. Who seemed to be the owner was very friendly and upbeat. The place was full (no seats) there was a line to order and the phone was ringing off the hook. This is clearly a favorite spot. The 3 slices came out to $10 cash. They take both cash and card which is good to know and very convenient. This is a reg pizza shop nothing fancy. It the type of place you stop by on your way home. Still clean from what I gathered though a tight space.

If you ask anyone, I love a good slice of pizza anytime! It doesn't even have to be complicated with tons of toppings. When I am hungry, one regular slice or Sicilian is all it takes. Truly! How would I describe the slice? Delicious crust. Unburned bottom. Tasty! I usually grab my slice to go, but today I was just so tired and needed a place to sit. So good news, now you can have a seat and enjoy your food...yes, I repeat there is indoor seating! Yay! It's good vibes in here! I just feel at home. Not to mention that the owner, Louie, is really warm and kind. It just has that family feel...I don't how else to describe the ambience except simple yet homey/comfy. It's so cool to see the art on the walls...a rendering of Louie's Pizzeria on the walls that you could tell was painted/drawn with love. Plus, I like to see so many different walks of life come through.

This is the absolute best slice you can find in Queens. When I get this pizza, it's like every memory of a good New York slice is amalgamated into one that I could almost cry tears of joy. This pizza has a good bite. It is the perfect balance of doughy and crispy. The sauce is good -- tomatoey and not too sweet like other places. And there's just enough cheese that it's not falling over, but you can still get that nice pull. The staff is nice and attentive. The interior of the pizzeria is very simple and comforting, like you can just plop down a table and eat your slice in peace. I think it's the quintessential New York pizza place. You gotta go!

Got the pasta primavera. Amazing! They even grilled the veggies! Ordering vegan can be difficult they made it easy and delicious!

Adding to the chorus -- I always knew Louie's was great for grandma slices but had no idea about the excellent pastas. The penne with vodka sauce and especially the fettuccine with bolognese were incredibly delicious and the portions are super generous making this a great value. Also the grilled chicken which you can add to the pasta is well seasoned and moist.

Louie's on Elmhurst is classic nyc pizza. You can't go wrong. Friendly staff & owner. Parking is a bit of a challenge, but it's def worth it.

Killer. Had large half cheese/half pep it on Saturday night after a concert. Piping hot, big, well-made New York style. You won't be disappointed. Great service, friendly staff.

Great spot in Queens - rivals a lot of the more famous pizzas in NYC, but this one seems to be kept to the locals in the area.

This son and dad pizza place is amazing with wonderful service. Such a delicious pizza place for people working and living in this area. Their grandma pie is the best grandma pie I ever had, and I had many It has a crispy crust, but the inside is nice and fluffy. The tomato sauce is so yummy and not acidic and the cheese and toppings are very generously spread. If you are in the area, this place is a must visit. We will be back soon.

I highly recommend this pizza parlor the best in Elmhurst! Quality is top notch and great service! Friendly staff that make you feel like family. I say best pizza, ravioli etc

Flew all the way from Orlando to visit my old stomping grounds in Elmhurst. Googled best pizza in Elmhurst and Louie's Pizzeria popped up. Saw what the brave owners did a couple years ago and decided to check this place out. Let me tell you that it did not disappoint. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and promptly took our order. Pizza is just like how I remember a NY style pizza to be. On the way out he also thanked us for our business. Great people and Great food. I hope to be back soon. Thank you

Best grandma pizza around! My husband brought this home for me and I could not be more thrilled! The sauce is to die for and the fresh basil really makes it perfect. Thank you Louies!

My first time visiting Louie's and it won't be my last. Oh so delicious I can see why this place is a staple in the neighborhood. Can't wait to try some other things they are know for. Thank you Louie and team for a warm welcome.

I came in to try their a slice of their Grandmas Pie. This place can get busy real quick. And it's really worth any amount of time you have to wait. The guy working the front counter was very a welcoming nice guy. There's about 6 tables inside which is always great to just sit down, relax and enjoy a slice of pizza in New York. I've had Sicilian pizza before, and I'm familiar with squares cut pizza. I was already full from eating at a lot of other places earlier in the day, but when I saw this man get my "square" slice, my eyes popped out. These aren't no damn squares. It's a damn rectangle. I wasn't prepared to eat all that, but I handled it like a champ. The slice itself has a very delicious tasting sauce and thick and delicious crust. It was a lot of pizza, but I really couldn't stop eating it. It was damn good. I will definitely be returning, especially since I feel like Jackson Heights is my favorite neighborhood in all of New York.

Happy Birth Month, Louie! My commute from Bayside to Elmhurst was less than an hour. Louie's Pizza is within walking distance from the 82nd Street-Jackson Heights subway station. In June, China Mac and his They Can't Burn Us All movement hosted a pizza party to honor our heroes Louie & Cazim Suljovic. Thank you for bringing the community together. It was raining cats and dogs today! I stopped by Louie's Pizza for an early lunch. Food: Fettuccine Bolognese (meat sauce) + bread - The pasta dish was hearty and flavorful. Garlic Knots (4) - These garlic knots are very garlicky. I love eating them. Note: There was one restroom located in the back of the restaurant! Bookmark this spot to try!

Louie's is a great pizza place. I order pizza to be delivered to a sick friend's house so she wouldn't have to worry about feeding her family. They made it so easy! I paid them and tipped the driver over the phone. I would totally order again. She reported the pizza was delicious. Came fresh, hot and ready to eat.

It's just one of the best pizzas in the area. I've grown up with Louie's slices and their pastas are also great in a pinch. My kid absolutely loves their agnolotti, and we can't find this anywhere else. Give this a try if you're feeling like trying something diff or as an add on to your pizza order!

This pizza joint is around the corner from my office, and I've been here three times already. The grandma slice is absolutely where it's at, though the pinwheels are pretty good too. It's very no frills, affordable, and just good quality - reminds me of my childhood pizzerias except it's equally satisfying as an adult. The grandma slice is so good that even though I'm normally a carnivore, I prefer it over the pepperoni slice. They're known for the square slices which are thicker crust and doughier - again, usually not my preference - but they do it excellently.

I been hearing about this place from a friend, who lives in the area. They have the best Grandma's slice she ever had. This is also the father and son duo that are the local heroes, who were injured in the process of helping someone else. This was on that day when the family was giving away free slices, which I missed. I finally got to try the grandma slices my friend has been raving about. In addition, they are Mets fans. No brainer in definitely supporting them. Oh wow! There were 2 grandma slices in the bag to start. Well, on the way to my next destination, I got hungry (it happens frequently) and I ate a slice. These grandma slices were really good. The sauce was just the right amount on top of the dough. Heard from the other patrons that the pasta entrees are good too. I have to go back to try them and get another grandma slice.

There is indoor seating and while this is your neighborhood pizza joint ( nothing fancy) we could get a seat away from the door as it was cold when we went. You order at the counter - we wanted to try the grandma's with pepperoni. It does take about 20 min so just be patient. The pizza was well cooked and had alot of herbs and flavor. I do like that they took the time to spread the pepperoni evenly and you could get a piece in every bite. Good sauce and cheese coverage. Overall, this is an upper tier pizza and you can tell there is pride taken in the creation of a good pizza. I would recommend.

The pizza is delicious. The crust was audibly crispy and very thin. There's a good amount of cheese, it's a very New York style slice. Better than most I've had in the city and I grew up here. That's about the food. Outside of the food, the owners are super active in the Elmhurst community. They both got hospitalized by saving a Korean elder from being murdered and stabbed to death. They also supported healthcare workers with meals during the height of the pandemic at the epicenter in Elmhurst. Amazing family and delicious pizza!!

Service is always fast! Our usual order is the pepperoni slice and grandma's slice. Delicious and prices are reasonable for the area

The sandwiches here are gigantic and such a great deal, my dad loves coming here with me just to split one hero for a light lunch. My favorite is the chicken parm; the bread is nice and crunchy and the sandwich is stuffed with chicken - no skimping here folks. But, how can we in conscience make it a light lunch when there's handmade pasta and pizza made with love ?? Agnolotti pesto was really yummy and you don't see many casual pizza spots pumping out quality pasta as well. Been here multiple times and Louie is such a sweetheart. You really do get the sense that he loves providing for his customers and his community and appreciates and connects to each of his customers no matter who they are or where they come from, what a New Yorker should be. He is the epitome of what corporate restaurants wish you could see them as, honestly. He is the face of hospitality and makes you believe there are genuinely good people in the world.

Mama mia - great spot! I had heard about this spot after the heroic actions of owners Louie and Cazim coming to the aid of a woman who was attacked outside their restaurant. I popped in on a beautiful, sunny Monday and Louie's was buzzing with people enjoying their late lunches and a few students (who looked like regulars) settling in to split 1 cheese and 1 pepperoni pie. I think Louie was working the counter when I ordered - kind, friendly and took the time to ask me about how my weekend was. So sweet! Pizza blogger Adam Kuban had sung the praises of the grandma slice and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I almost want to call it a Sicilian Grandma bc it was a bit thicker than I expected, but the crunch and crust of this corner piece were to die for. The ingredients were definitely made it a solid grandma. Really fresh sauce, perfect amount of mozzarella, and an outstanding blend of herbs and oil to tie it all together. I wish I got two! Can't wait to come back here and enjoy everything else they have to offer (plus another grandma).

Great pizza and great customer service. A typical NYC pizza place. Obviously, a local place since the owner knew just about everyone who came in and what they wanted. Other items looked good and we wished we had time to go back again. Next time we are in NYC we will be stopping.

The best pizza spot i've ever been to. definitely should check it out. staff was very friendly and pizzas even better

Popular local pizzeria that also serves pasta and steak. I had the regular cheese pizza and their famous grandma slice. Both were very good. The sauce on the grandma slice was very flavorful and the bread was nice and soft! Pay in cash to get a slight discount.

Pizza amazing, service excellent, place was cozy! Overall, the best pizza in Queens. The pizza and pasta were just delicious!

There's nothing I can say about the pizza that others haven't already said about it and it will continue to receive ongoing praise. I keep it simple. I always call my order in to avoid wait times. I order the same thing because I know it's going to be good. It's ready within 20-25 minutes ; it takes me about this long to drive there. I pick it up cause i'm faster and would rather tip the store than the delivery person. As a result of the above, I have a good time. I care if it's actually a Sicilian or a Grandma as much as I care if the owners are importing San Marzano tomatoes and they serenade the sauce when they make it. Grandma Slices- Crunchy dough and astounding herb sauce come together to give your mouth a gift. Margarita Pie- An elevated cheese slice. Cheese Pie- Classic NY Pizza.Crisp.

Everything great. Food is amazing. The ambiance is great and with friendly service. Love eating their pizza.

My go to local pizza shop in Elmhurst. Friendly staff and the owners are great! A neighborhood gem. Great slices. crispy crust and soft pizza the way i like with great fresh toppings. Pasta dishes are great too. Healthy garlic and veggie pasta and delish garlic knots. Always a good satisfying visit to Louie's in Elmhurst. A must go to.

I've been meaning to check out Louie's for a very long time and have no excuse for why it took me so long to finally make it there (especially since I consider pizza a major food group). That all changed today, and suffice it to say, this place truly does not disappoint. My husband and I shared a grandma pie and added pepperoni, mushrooms, and ham. The toppings were not needed but were ridiculously delicious nonetheless. The reviews and photos of this pizza do not do it justice. You really have to experience it in person. The crust is perfection--so airy and crispy. The sauce is so flavorful and such a great consistency, and it's clear that they use very high quality ingredients in general. It was the best grandma pie I've ever experienced (and I lived in Brooklyn for 14 years before moving to Queens 4 years ago). The place was pretty packed with people dining in and getting slices to go, and it was really impressive and endearing to see so many regulars come in and hug the guys running the place. You can see how close they are with the community they serve, which is so amazing. It definitely added to the great experience. I look forward to visiting again soon. It's definitely an exceptional spot!

Amazing food and atmosphere!! My family really enjoys going there! The pizza Italian classic, amazing fresh pasta and homemade sauce! Hope they don't change and many success!!!

The grandma pie is amazingly delicious! The right amount of sauce and the crust is just perfect! Louie's might just be one of my favorite pizza places in Queens! I would stop here more often if I lived closer. Ordered for delivery and it arrived in less than one hour! Amazing delivery service! After 30 mins of receiving the pizza- Louie himself called to check up on us to see how the pizza was since we lived a bit far from their delivery zone. Told him it arrived hot, fresh and delicious! Top notch service! Never had a pizzeria called to check up on us! Thank you Louie! Cant wait to try their other items on the menu!

The pepperoni pizza hit the spot (a true NY slice). The Fettuccini Bolognese was also delicious; just the right tang! The meat sauce's delicious and the meal doesn't taste heavy/greasy. The Agnolotti is equally delicious. Such a saucy dish, I've used the complimentary bread to dip into the pesto! Staff was super friendly; a definite revisit to this pizzeria from me!

I feel like Axe From billions when I eat this pizza. I want to buy the place. Or just open up another location closer to me in the city so I have easy access to it. It's that good

When I work on weekends, the trains often take forever from the 74th st. station waiting for a local.. so I'd just walk to Louie's and grab a slice to eat while I walk home. I'm a pizza snob that works out of an office in SOHO so I know the famous Bleecker and John's locations.. Louie's is one of the best in Queens, I'm also biased with John's on Grand Ave. in Elmhurst. The one thing that pushed this to a 5-star is that I decided to have dinner one day and a customer ordered a rib-eye in front of me while I was waiting for my order.. I honestly started salivating and staring while he ate and had to order one. I picked a day where the spot was slow so I had a quiet corner to myself (they're not always quiet to be honest).. BUT damm.. this steak was so good.. full stop. that's all.

If you haven't heard of Louie's, you're definitely doing yourself a disservice. That grandma slice is literally to die for. The owner and his son (I believe who are working in the front) are really nice and it's nice that there is a fantastic pizzeria in an area where, dare I say, Italian food is lacking (albeit it's an endless buffet for other types of cuisine). I would definitely return to try other things on their menu and to take a grandma pie home.

THE best slice in town! Sauce is on point, not sweet at all, crust is done to perfection - not too thick but not thin as s cracker, cheese was edge to edge. A proper NY slice. At $2.75 you will not go wrong.

I think this might be my favorite pizza spot to date. I ordered delivery by calling the pizzeria direct and ordered a grandma pie with pepperoni and two orders of garlic knots. The food came within the hour and it was extremely fresh and hot. I normally don't eat the crust of pizza, but I thought the crust on this pie was delicious. The food came packed within a heat retention type of bag and because it was raining, there was an extra cover of plastic around to protect as well. I'm looking forward to trying a regular pie next time!

Came here to support them because they're our local heroes. I also, heard that if you're in the area to definitely check it out. This place has no frills, but great new york style and taste. Typical NY pizzeria! The portion sizes are good. We ordered pizza and sandwiches. I really liked the atmosphere where the owners knew everyone coming in as they have many locals popping and dropping by to either chit chat or dine in. I'll be going back to try their pasta dishes.

Really glad Louie's is up and running again. It seems Dad and Son are doing alright, and business is back on track. We missed you! Friends joined us for an awesome pizza party. It was a carb and cheese fest. And since anchovies are hard to find, we decided to hit it hard! Everything was enormous, fresh and delicious. Terrific value, too. We didn't get pasta this time, but I highly recommend their homemade pasta, as well. Check it out!

Amazing. The thin crust. Oozing strands of mozzarella. Piping hot. Nothing else matters. You fold and find a spot and down it goes. The pleasantries at the register are a bonus. Which is why you should tip. They make great pizza. That's a fact. But making small talk while standing in those small confines amidst varying degrees of heat? That's hospitality at its finest.

Shhhhh! Hidden gem, I almost don't want to tell you about this homey place where you're treated like family once you step through the door. Feeling sad after letting go of Harley, my 10 yr old mixed lab rescue, after 5 yrs of unconditional love, I went back home to NYC from MD to see family for an early Christmas visit, some comfort food and to reset my life for a wknd. First time at Louie's w/ my twin sis, Mel, felt like home. Can't believe I never knew about Louie's and I grew up here all this time! We got a regular cheese pie, a grandma's pie, honey bbq wings, $5 garlic knots and the agnolotti handmade ravioli pasta filled w/ ricotta and spinach in creamy pesto sauce, which Louie recommended. The awesome cheese pizza is a taste of NY you can't leave w/o getting a taste of; the best in NYC grandma's slice had a soft/chewy center w/ a perfect crispy crust that will forever hold the bar high; the agnolotti pasta was orgasmic and to die for; and the garlic knots are just as amazing! After going to Louie's, you will never want to go anywhere else! The perfect ambiance for date night, a casual place to hang w/ friends; or your list to try on your next NY visit! @louiespizza