Mano's Pizzeria

Nick is an incredible pizza maker. I visited 28 pizza places in 9 days across New York, Philly and New Haven. This one was the best. The Sicilian slice is perfection. Arrive right before it opens and you’ll have a full slice counter with little to no wait. Don’t be like the idiot who gave it a 1 star because ‘it wasn’t open on Tuesdays’. I’ve told everyone to go here who asked about my trip and I really hope they do. Can’t wait to come back. Cheers.

The dough was really tasty, but overall the flavor was a bit too salty, which made it hard to fully enjoy the cheese. This was my second visit, and I had the same impression the first time as well. I think the experience would be even better if the saltiness was slightly reduced.

This was my second time there, both times did not disappoint. First time, one of each, regular slice-on point, thin and crispy and great flavor. Upside down Sicilian, thick but light and airy and delicious. Pepperoni slice, took it home, same as the regular with the added taste of pepperoni 😎. All great. Second time, regular slice, just as good as the first time. And a grandma style buffalo slice. The best and most authentic, to me, style slice of buffalo I have had anywhere. Mano’s does not disappoint. Get there early to get a seat. Thank you for keeping it simple and the dedication to your dough process.

Mano's Pizzeria in Ridgewood is hands down one of the best pizzerias in NYC. I got a plain cheese slice and an upside-down Sicilian, and both were outstanding. The cheese slice had the perfect balance of crispy and airy with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. The upside-down Sicilian was a game-changer with its crunchy bottom, fluffy interior, and rich tomato sauce on top. Every bite was full of flavor. The staff is super friendly including the owner who's very gracious and humble.If you're serious about pizza, this spot needs to be on your list.

45 minute drive to get here from North Shore of Long Island, but worth the trip. Third time here just to make sure the first 2 times weren't just flukes. We've only ever ordered two 2 plain pies each time here because they represent the pure essence of New York. Bad pizza can he hidden under tons of toppings. Born and raised on Mulberry St in Little Italy, we have some insight regarding the NY slice. Kate always takes care of us, just order ahead as the secret's out about this pizzeria and it was packed out the door when we came for our pickup. Pizza 100% Service 100% Ridgewood/Maspeth, 🤔🧐= mars (?), just sayin'

First time here and it didn't disappoint. Small tight space with 2.5 tables. More of a pick up and go place. Had 3 different variations of vodka pizza and my favorite is the Sicilian vodka grandma. Will definitely eat from here again but will probably order ahead of time to take home.

Mano’s was crowned top 4 slice in the US for a reason. My favorite is the Manopella slice but everything from their white pies to the upside downs and every the plain cheese slice are top. Sometimes on the weekends they sellout, but that’s what happens when your stuff is that good.

I just found one of my new favorite NY pizzerias. The Fulgieri is my new favorite slice of pizza. All 3 slices I had here were fantastic. Crust is light and crunchy on the round and light and airy on the square. The grandma style is perfectly thin and crispy with the perfect cheese melt.Dough is on point. Small shop only a few tables. Go here you won't be disappointed.

Amazing pizza. When you bite into one of their slices, you immediately realize that the quality of the ingredients is at a completely different level from most other pizza places. It's different from most slice places, but it's also different from coal oven restaurant style pizza. It's run by a great friendly couple. The place has only a few tables though, so if it's a busy time, you might not be able to sit. I think they have a few tables/chairs outside in nice weather.

Big pizza fan, so when the ratings came out had to try this place. The pizza was delicious. The sauce and cheese combination was spot on. I really wish we could give half star ratings. Personally it was a solid 4.5 stars. The pizza does take a little time. If you're in a hurry this is not the place. Since they use specialty high end ingredients , the pizza is on the pricey side, but worth it. This is a nice treat when you're in the mood for a nice high end pizza. This is Not your corner NY pizza.

Bruh! Go right now and get this pizza. Words can't really describe how delicious it is. Truly on point. Sauce just right, cheese just right, crust... chefs kiss

Definitely in my top 3 for NYC pizza. Because of traffic we end up arriving within a half hour of closing so our options were limited to cheese slices but I definitely want to come back and try some of the other specialty ones. Parking was pretty sparse in the area and I don't know how convenient public transportation would be.

Walked over to pick up slices on a Saturday around 7 PM. The person behind the counter was very busy taking orders over the phone. My slices were ready pretty quickly. Unfortunately I didn't get to try a plain slice, but I'll definitely be back for their specialty slice, which was also not ready yet. I got the grandma and vodka slices which were both very good and I got four garlic nuts With a side of marinara they were super garlic, which was delicious. I also got a can of Coke because nothing's better with pizza than Coca-Cola.

There's a lot of new pizzerias in Ridgewood and honestly, I'm not mad about it. When I saw on IG that Mano's was ranked as one of the best pizza voted by locals, I had to try it. I ordered on seamless and debated on whether to get a round pie or a Sicilian. If you know me, I love a Sicilian pie, but sometimes it's a hit or miss for some places. I decided to go for it and get the Upside Down Minucci. The Minucci has tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage and Calabrian chili peppers on top of a bed of mozzarella and finished with Mike's hot honey and pecorino romano. When the pizza came, it was huge! Giant pizza slices! I actually only ate one slice because it was so big. My husband ate 3 slices and we still had half a pizza left. The crust was pillowy, yet crispy in the bottom. The chili pepper gave a kick of spice. I didn't really catch the mikes hot honey, but maybe they the Calabrian overpowered the honey. Overall, great pizza. Will order again!

Excellent services and great crust and toppings and hot and fresh and unique and delicious pizza pies. Friendly and attentive staff. I recommend this place

A MUST TRY IN QUEENS! The margaRita and the Manopella is to die for! The owner nick doesn't stop slinging pies alll day every day! tip that man

A hidden gem! Phenomenal pizzeria . As a fan of John's of Bleecker st, I would say Mano's has them beat.

Wow! Pizza is delicious I had a margarita slice. The place is tiny but service was friendly and great.

Been hearing about this place so I wanted to give it a try while in queens. What I enjoy most about this place it has a good ambiance and I can tell that the people who run it really care about the quality of the pizza and service. When I first went in I always do a taste test before I order a full pie. Went in and ordered two slices and ordered two pies so you know that it's good. What makes the pizza most interesting to me is the crust. The pizza is very crusty and the dough is great, it's almost like your enjoying a great crusty piece of bread. Overall was good 4/5 stars

This is my new favorite pizza place in the entire city. Inventive slices, delicious crust and an extremely nice staff. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Elite level pizza. If they were located in Manhattan or Williamsburg the buzz would be through the roof.

My new favorite spot!! Pizza here is so good! Sweet spicy. Perfect crust, Great service.

Loved their large pizza! It's tastes like a preeminent NYC pizzeria! My new favorite! Ordered via Uber Eats. Can't wait to visit the eatery!

Traveled all the way from Nassau county (work out there) before going home to try this place. I felt that Dave Portnoy lowballed this place due to being in a rush. The slices were incredible. Both had a nice char on the bottom and had a nice crunch when eating. The regular was very delicious and very easy on the stomach due to the fermentation of the dough. The star of the duo was the Upside Down Sicilian which was my favorite. The sauce was incredible and the crust was nice and airy with all the nooks and crannies you want in a good slice. I dare say it is done even better than L&B (my opinion ). Nick was very welcoming, and was passionate about what he does. The service was great and done in a reasonable time despite only being him and Desiree. The place was small, but it had a nice character and good ambiance to it. I strongly recommend this place for pizza fans and casual eaters. Ciao!

OK listen up. This is my second review. I just got a white pie. Wholly shit. I'm no pizza pro I'm just a guy that loves food. OK it's $32 bucks. Fuck that. You want cheap.... go buy a slice at Rosa's. You want a pie that's made with love? There's a reason this place has limited hours. Get off your ass.... order and pick it up yourself. Nick your a genius. I'm now a crust lover. This dough.......I don't know the science..... just eat it. If tell you more but my FOURTH slice is ready..... I'm sold.

Fine fine pizza and holy hell those garlic knots! My goodness, I could literally just eat those!

I had never ordered delivery from them and just did yesterday- all I have to say is wow so delicious!! The pizzas arrived hot and tasted amazing. The garlic knots were also on point. This is my new favorite pizza spot.

I had to drop someone off and wait for them to, I started walking around and stumbled into this tiny pizza place .. I ordered a slice ... it took me back to what pizza used to taste like in the 70's you taste the fermentation in the dough and was so crispy was delicious! You taste the years of pizza from the oven in crust!! You guys need to call the pizza review guy owner of barstool sports !!!

Very excellent well crafted pizza. The crust here is dynamite. Best pizza I've had all summer and perhaps the best pizza joint in Queens in my book right now. This pizza made everyone at home ask where I got this from? Mano's is a little out of the way for me but if or whenever I'm in Ridgewood, I'm getting pizza from Mano's. It's quality pizza and will not disappoint.

Very promising new pizzeria in an area that very much needs some good pizza. We went in near the end of the night, so there were some slices that had maybe been sitting out for awhile, but were still excellent, especially the classic round style. Definitely need to come back for a fresh pie, which could easily become a contender for a top slice in Queens. Bonus points too for playing Simpsons episodes on repeat.

Some of the finest NY pizza. Friendly staff. Classic vibes. Glad I live close to this hidden gem

This place's pizza is phenomenal!, its the sauce!!!! And everything else about their pizza.

Best pizza in Queens. I've lived in Queens a long time. This is easily the best pizza here. I read that it was voted top 4 slices in NYC, so one Saturday night, my wife and I took a ride to check it out. We ordered a large cheese pie and a salad. They only have Cesar's salad, so we tried it. The pizza is absolutely outstanding, definitely worthy of all the praise. The salad was also outstanding. I highly recommend Mano's. Hopefully he opens a restaurant in Forest Hills.

Criminally underrated NY pizza joint. Light, perfect crisp, great chew, perfect sauce to cheese ratio. I'd put this in the top 5 NYC slices conversation. Small neighborhood spot with some seating inside and out. Easy to walk in and grab a slice with minimal wait. No clue how there isn't a line around the block. Friendly folks holding it down and doing it right. My new go-to slice. They deserve high praise.

This is my favorite pizza shop and for a myriad of pizza loving reasons, i will name a few 1) it tastes amazing 2) they use superior ingredients with health and quality in mind 3) FIVE DAY FERMENTED DOUGH!!!! Makes for a great taste and is easier for the body to digest! 4) they have a vintage rare pizza oven that makes for a perfectly crispy crust!!! Bonus they have great prices for superior pizza... regular and vegan ... if you a coming for vegan pizza be prepared to buy a pie until the vegan clientele picks up so spread the word!!!

I had pretty much given up on my quest for the pizza I loved as a kid growing up in lower Westchester. Seemed reasonable enough that with all the changes in the world, it was understandable that this particular kind of pizza had gone the way of pay phones and saddle shoes. I'd come to peace with it. Even found other kinds of pizza I liked a lot, and told myself time marches on. Heck, I'm a grandma now. Time to get over it. My son and daughter in law live in Ridgewood. They've been on the lookout for the pizza I could describe to them in detail but hadn't found since I was in my teens. They were thrilled to announce to me that they found it!! Incredibly, it is in walking distance from their apartment! We planned our visit and I had two slices, one plain and a one vodka Thin crust that frankly is even BETTER than the pizza of my dreams! A twenty on a scale of one to ten! Perfect sauce with a touch of sweetness I've searched for, and FABULOUS cheese. The vodka sauce slice was a great update to the pizza I've been looking for. These slices are quite simply the best example of how pizza brings joy to young and old alike. Picture how much you loved pizza as a five year old. You can get that back. Mano's, a sincere thank you for hitting it out of the park and into the stratosphere!!

Best pizza in town! I've tried a few different types of pizza from here and they're all incredible. Amazing service and super great staff as well!

I've know the owner Nick, since he was a little kid and for years he was working on perfecting how to make dough, experimenting with fermentation, and constantly tweaking things. Food is a passion that not only runs through him but also through his family. Nick has worked with and talked to many people in the pizza business over the years, learning as much as possible. I knew there was great excitement when he finally had the opportunity of having his own place and having the opportunity to share his love of pizza, the craft that goes behind it, and his families history with the masses. Opening up during the pandemic and trying to establish yourself and learn the business side of the restaurant industry is a tall task and a challenge. I finally had the opportunity to go to Mano's two weeks ago and get to sample a variety of slices. I've read the reviews seen the Youtube reviews and was excited to see and taste things for myself. To be perfectly honest, I went into this with very high expectations both from what I had seen and read, but also because Nick is a perfectionist and refuses to settle when it comes to quality ingredients and the product he produces. I got four slices: The White, The upside down with pepperoni, the Fulgieri, and the Manopella. The Manopella was my first slice and the first thing that jumped out to me was that when I folded the slice, the crust actually made a cracking sound and had great structure. The chicken cutlet and pesto were delicious! The crust was crispy and chewy, which rarely happens when biting into most crusts. Even in a slice as thin as this one, you could see the air pockets from end to end in the dough, which is attributed to the 72 hour fermentation process and this is one of many attributes that makes this pizza standout. The white was well balances and had the right amount of ricotta chees and none of these pizzas were greasy or dripped. Also the cheese actually pulled when you took a bite and was stringy, as opposed to being gloopy and gross. Haven't had the chance to really experience that on a lot of pizza, especially cooked in a gas oven. The caramelized onions on the Fulgieri were done well and blended in with the slice without overwhelming it (it complimented it). Finally, I saved the best for last with the upside down with pepperoni. First thing you notice are the amount of air pockets in this slice. This is craftsmanship and a labor of love and a product of the fermentation. It was such a light, crispy and flavorful bit. The pepperoni cup up and weren't oily, proving once again that Nick's choice to go with the best ingredients paid off again. This slice is a signature one and worth driving over an hour for. I doubt many in the area have anything that can touch this. I haven't indulged in pizza like this very often in my life. I've done it at Sally's in New Haven, and Joes and Donatina's back at home in Holbrook and Patchogue, because they have unique pizza with high quality ingredients. Nick also is great at taking the time to talk about the pizza, how it is made, and educating customers about what he does and why he does it. He really lights up when he talks about the process and love that goes into making this. I think this place will benefit eventually opening at 11am versus 1pm as that would give them 14 hours a week more exposure and also being more aligned when other places open for lunch and also being open til 9 or 10 on the weekends (he currently commutes from Suffolk County each day). This is an excellent slice shop and if I lived closer, this would be my regular spot without hesitation, because of the product and the person. It's nice walking into the shop and getting a little bit of a feel for the families history with old black and white photos and many of the pizzas are named after Nick's family. It is hard to have your own business and there are many hidden costs and lessons to be learned. Mano's has the most important part down, great food, and word is starting to spread a reputation is being built. I sincerely hope this places has success and becomes a staple of the community for years to come.

Honestly one of if not the best pizzerias in Queens! Fermented dough, a nice balanced sauce. Guys doing it right!

Okay, I ordered a pizza from here. Please look at the order and description vs what I received. LOL there was no pesto, they instead gave me huge wilted basil leaves on my pizza? There was no vodka sauce. It was literally a regular pizza with chicken cutlets. I don't even believe these other reviews are real because on Grubhub they have a rating of 3. I obviously asked for my full refund because I'm not paying $36 for a regular slice of pizza with chicken cutlets and I woke up to voicemails from the restaurant asking why I asked for a refund. Are they serious? I can't stop laughing at the difference.

I recently moved to Queens, Ridgewood and was looking for my new go to pizza spot. After reading the reviews, I decided to try Mano's and I'm thrilled I did. I ordered a white slice, added pesto with no regrets, delicious! The crust was thin and crispy, the the garlic aioli and mozzarella delicious and the ricotta super fresh and creamy. The pesto I added was also summer basil fresh! Just a few blocks from my apartment, I cannot wait to work my way through the pie menu. A true neighborhood gem! I will be back very soon

Excellent pizza! Phenomenally tasting crust (both the round and the square pies) and a just-right char, fresh tasting sauce, and quality pepperoni. Our delivery experience has been very reliable and you get a just-out-of-the-oven pie that's still hot and crispy when it arrives. If you are in the neighborhood looking for your favorite go-to spot, this is it. If you aren't in the neighborhood, this is a place worth traveling to. Mano's is the real deal.

I always test out pizza places by trying out their plain slices, first. Mano's passes the test - thin, crispy, chewy, good sauce and cheese balance (with great flavors in each, which really matters) - exactly what I'm looking for. The other specialty slices are also great - especially the fulgieri and the white. These kinds of slices can often be oversaturated and just way too much, but Mano's maintains the integrity of a good slice of pizza here, even as the toppings pile on and change. The hot honey thing is honestly new to me and I'm not sure where I fall on it, yet, but it DOES go really well with some of the slices (the white slice, for example) and I have a feeling it will grow on me. Speedy delivery, too! Always happy to see a legit spot like this open up in Ridgewood

Excellent pizza & perfect upside down Sicilians. This is a destination pizza shop no doubt. Some of the best pizza in NY.only corner being cut is the corner off the Sicilian.

Best pizza by the slice in nyc for me. Just had a long argument with my husband about this and I stand by this is the best freaking pizza by the slice in nyc. For me at least.

That's some primo A1 crust for sure. Crispy with a little chew - it's got those little heat bumpies so you know the oven is well hot. This is a very solid New York City style slice. The sauce has a slight acidity to it and the cheese adds a very mild sweetness, draped thin and texturally very subtle... So we got Rosa's (best Margarita slice), Joe & John's (they got a new game changing oven), the hipster (and decent) neopolitan sourdough one nobody knows the name of, and now Mano's. Ridgewood is on the Map.

You'd be hard pressed to find a better slice. Unique flavors, great ingredients, crispy crust. Overall excellent pizza. Guy knows what he's doing.

Amazing pizza. Amazing owner. If your looking for good pizza place look no further. New favorite pizza spot has the best upside down Sicilian slice I ever had.

The ingredients are on point. The Amato and the Sicilian are amazing. I love the texture of the crust and the whole vibe of the shop. Making the trip out to Ridgewood was very worth it.

Some of the best pizza i have ever had. Ordered four slices to eat trhough out the week ended up eating all 4 in one sitting because it all tasted so good. Will be coming back again for sure.

So I stopped by here a few nights ago for a slice and I could hear the dude in the back complaining about how gentrification is ruining everything and how no one in the neighborhood knows good pizza. Well I came here and got a pepperoni slice and it came with one single soggy Oscar Meyer pepperoni on it. So I moved the single pepperoni to the front corner of my slice so at least the first bite would slap. As soon as I bit in it tasted like I had just ate a pepperoni crayon made of shrimp. Sauced tasted like a red crayola crayons in an old shoebox with some clapped out Air Force ones with crusty hardened socks inside the af1's. Not coming back.

Cute and cozy pizzeria indoor and outdoor seating, the pizza is sooooo good and the garlic knots were amazing and drenched in garlic so soft and tasty. Amazing customer service too. 10/10 recommend my family loves all the pizza they offer. Best pizza in the area with out a doubt.

Nicholas Manopella is the king of crust. Ridgewood is a neighborhood that does not lack for solid slice joints. Only open less than a year, Mano's has stolen my heart and my taste buds. Nick (owner & pizzaiolo) is a master of his craft and proudly slings slices with slow fermented Italian flour. Mano's offers a nice variety of slices, but not so many that you're worried they've been sitting out for hours - Nick usually has a pie coming out when I get there. Among my favorites are the Minucci and the Manopella, which has an absolutely wild take on vodka sauce. Don't sleep on the plain slice either, and seriously, and the Sicilian slice might be the best I've ever had. Mano's is excellent whether you're getting one slice or a whole pie - sometimes the slow fermented crusts dry out when they're at the counter all day, I've never experienced this at Mano's. The sauce is balanced and you can actually taste the cheese...I could go on, but words don't do it justice. Just go try it. Mano's deserves to be in the conversation for best slice in the city - up there with the classics like L&B, and with the new greats like L'Industrie. Mano's is here to stay and I couldn't be happier to live down the block.

AMAZING!!! Pizza by the slice, great quality! Definitely stop by if your in the neighborhood, you won't be disappointed.

By far the best pizza in Ridgewood. Excellent quality dough and toppings. Much better than the other options in the neighborhood. Will definitely order again!

The biggest gift Ridgewood and the greater area could ask for. Incredible pizza, and the attention to detail that a lot of places don't have. Nick & his wife run the entire ship alone and you can taste the love. If I lived closer I'd be in there every day.

This place is so damn good. The vibes are right out of old NY between the maps and pictures on the wall, and the brick oven and outdoor seating. The pizza was insane. Perfect crunchy bottom and cheesey soft top side. The pepperoni was also super good and didn't make the pizza too oily at all. I drove an hour and a half to try this place and was NOT disappointed. I will be back for tons of pizza. Also note, the owner Nick was an awesome dude and made my girlfriend and i feel right at home. Didn't mind talking about how his pizza is different from other spots, but also didn't chew anyones ear off that didn't wanna sit there talking. 10/10 spot for me and can't wait to see Barstool try this pizza

Decided to try this new place on a whim and hot dang was it great. Phenomenal plain slice. Good selection of specialities as well. Can't wait to try some of the other stuff they have to offer. Will report back.