Marinara Pizza

Had last minute plans to grab pizza and I’m glad we did it. The stuffed crust was one of my favorites, and our family liked chicken bacon onion slice

I called to order for delivery at 11:00 AM yesterday 12/21/2025. The lady (I'm sorry I forgot her name) helped me decide which MVP I should get. The Spicy Pepperoni Stuffed Crust Sicilian Pizza is the #1 favorite, followed by MVP. She was friendly, polite, and patient. The delivery was on point and fast. I received my pizza order at 11:30 AM. Thank you for an amazing customer and delivery service. No wonder you're the best pizza in town! Happy Holidays!

Convenient and quick. Average pizza. No prices displayed, $4 a cheese slice in case you were wondering. Tables were dirty so I had it to go.

I used to go to their other location on Park Avenue and 27th Street every now and then. Every time I went I would get the Sicilian Style Pepperoni Slice. It's amazing!! I can confirm that this location does it just as well! Honestly the Sicilian Pepperoni slice is one of my favorite slices that I've tried in the city. I absolutely LOVE it!! The slice is nice and thick, which allows for a full range of textures and flavors to be included in every bite. Taking a bite is like a journey for my entire mouth. The journey begins with my teeth breaking through the delightfully crispy bottom, which then gives way as I chew into a chewy, cheesy, and tender interior. Then the flavor of the sauce begins to shine through. Garlicky and acidic with a hint of basil and red pepper flakes, the sauce complements the cheesy and fatty elements of the slice flawlessly. The pepperoni then explodes onto the scene and finishes off the experience with a burst of crispy, salty, and meaty flavors that makes it impossible to refuse another bite. Guys, if it's not clear already, I LOOOVE this slice! You should try it! It's gotta be at least 927378383626 calories per slice, wayyy beyond the amount of sodium I should be having, and SUPER heavy but it's definitely worth it! I loved having this slice again for the first time in a while so much that I ordered a second one to bring home after I finished it! If this place was open late night I'd be obese by now... 🤤

Ordered in. It was just okay. I actually ended up rolling the cheese up to the crusty rim and sadly cutting and throwing away the rest of the dough. It smelled amazing though. Didn't get that Ratatouille Lil' Chef spark with the taste. Sucks. Pizza 🍕 is life.

Really good pizza with crispy crust. Highly recommend!

Overpriced, poor quality, and misleading website. Received incorrect order and the restaurant did nothing to resolve this issue. Patronize LA Vera restaurant instead, both have grilled chicken Caesar pizza and LA Vera's is MUCH better. Also, the service is better. Don't waste your money at Marinara.

I stopped in just to get a quick bite on my break, I got to say this was one of the cheaply made pizza I have ever had & i was so disappointed. The chicken parm slice was so thin. 6$, i just came back from vacation from Japan & was craving a NY slice. Wrong place. Especially how the lady hounded me to pay as soon as I ordered, I was continplating on another slice, but think goodness I didn't.

I recently did a catering order from here and unlike most places in the city, they read the instructions (they are very particular because it was for a charity event), and they were on time. Everything came perfectly and everyone loved the food. I called to confirm what was in the meatballs and the person that answered the phone was polite and knowledgeable. I will definitely be ordering from them again.

I got the chicken parm and a side of spaghetti w/ garlic & oil. The chicken parm was spectacular, everything you'd want from a classic chicken parm; generous portion & a solid amount of melted, mozzarella that covers a crunchy yet saucey cutlet. The sauce, true to its namesake, was probably my favorite part. The pasta (and bread) was mid tho. Felt rushed, they should've cooked the garlic down a bit more.

Not sure if it is because I went in here on a sunday night which was on an award show night too but it was crazy in here! Crowded and no one knew where to order at. The counter to order at is very high and there are pizza boxes stacked to the top so it's hard to see. The one person who took my order was nice but then the person ringing us up was not that nice. When you step into this place the aroma of pizza will make you hungry if you weren't before hand. They have indoor seating. I had a pepperoni slice and a chicken something slice that was not to my liking. The pepperoni was ok a bit spicy for me. I used to order from the other Marinara location often.

Always hits the spot from Marinara, although many locations exist throughout NYC the consistency is there. I always get a buffalo chicken roll and the ranch is killer. I've also come to love the chicken caesar salad slices! Delivery is always great and kept safe.

This so-called "business" is a downright mess. No sense, no planning, just noise and chaos spilling into the neighborhood like a busted sewer pipe at two in the morning, no less! Every other night, like clockwork, they're out there making racket, disturbing decent folks who are just trying to get some sleep. And for what? A lousy pizza with an aftertaste like burnt cardboard? Honestly, if they're trying to scare customers away, they're doing a great job. What's next charging extra for the privilege of a stomach ache?

Used to like it. Recently called to place a pickup order as I have my young child with me and it is faster to call ahead to order than to wait to order there while they heat up the pizza. The man on the phone asked why I was ordering over the phone and not in person (which I have done in the past with no problems). I told him I have my baby with me so time is of the essence and asked if they no longer do phone orders of which he said no but it would be more convenient in person it's a busy time right now...convenient for them I suppose not for me. What could have been a 60 second phone call to place an order turned into him drilling me about why I didn't order in person?! Don't have a phone option if you are going to chastise your customers for using it. Absolutely insane and never coming here again.

I tried out the MVP and Sicilian slice when it was catered for my office! The MVP was alright but I'd go back for the Sicilian! It was thin and crispy even though it wasn't fresh and the side arugula salad was a good topper. Overall decent but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again!

We came here to get pizza to go - and we were very happy with it. I got a slice of mushroom pizza (however it had some red peppers in it which was odd) which I liked very much (though no red peppers next time hidden in the pizza please) and my daughter got two slices of white pizza to go. I would come back here as it was very good and the employees were very friendly as well.Next time, perhaps we have to have the salad and eggplant park to go!

Wait staff weren't the most welcoming but that's to be expected by the rush they were in. Very casual place, and there was lots of seating inside. They had some olive oil, Parmesan, and red pepper to put on your pizza on the counter as well which was nice. Pizza was actually pretty good, and pretty filling for a pretty good price. Would definitely go here again!

Pizza is not good. It's dry and had bits of tile in it. They tell the block they don't want our business with how loud they are nearly every night at two AM

Marinara Pizza is a solid spot to grab a quick bite, there are a handful of locations. Dropping a star because of one of the workers who was incredibly rude and rolling her eyes when we were ordering. She had black straight hair and was maybe in her 20s? We also had trouble extracting the hot sauce out of the bottle and when we told her it wasn't coming out, she said "no, it does work" very rudely. Hire better! I had just come across the MVP pizza on social media, which is the colorful pizza topped with marinara, vodka and pesto! Highly recommend, easy on the eyes and tummy! We also got the eggplant pizza that had thinly sliced crispy eggplant on top. The waffle fries are pretty solid. We also got eggplant meatballs which were fire and tasted similar to traditional meatballs. Prices for whole pies and slices are fair but the side/entree prices are a bit high. Maybe the New York food tax? The interior was really nice! Loved the decor and the Serena & Lily Riveria style!

I'm blown away and frankly disgusted at the poor service, the filth, rodent droppings and how much the quality has plummeted. I'm calling the Board of Health on these guys. Stay away!

Stopped. by because my friend swears by this place, and all my quest to find New York City's best pizza I was pleasantly surprised. ***MVP This is the star of the show right here. This lice named the MVP, which stands for marinara, vodka, and pesto hit with a little bit of dusted Parmesan right on top has got to be one of my favorite slices in the entire city . I said what I said. The pesto was so fragrant with the basil and the Parmesan, the vodka was nice and sweet, and the marinara was tomatoey and didn't hold back. Pretty solid quality, and you can taste of distinct sauces the way that they are separated on the slice. The crust is satisfyingly crunchy and sturdy. Pepperoni slice : there are a few things that made the slice really stick out from other pizza slices I've had. First of all, is its length. It's quite a Long Slice Pizza running you around just under five dollars for the slice. However because it's so large you're kind of getting your moneys worth. It's also very thin and the crust is so thin and not on the crispy side. I think that's because it's so cheesy like you will have great cheeseballs with the slice and it's not lacking in tomato sauce nor is it lacking in flavor. So architecturally the slice does fall apart in your hands and wants to bend downward as you're lifting it up, however it's salty and super flavorful and not a bad slice at all. The pepperoni cups carry little bit of that oil in there. One of the better pepperoni slices of had for sure.

The square slices were alright overall. The corner square crust was super crunchy like a flatbread cracker and the spinach artichoke was ok. The plain regular slice was like your standard dollar pizza, just a step up from there. It's not crazy expensive but it was a bit chaotic trying to order in there lol

I have never had a more exciting flavor in my whole life! The flavors balance each other so beautifully, and every single bite is perfect. That's not something you can say for having 3 different flavored sauces next to each other! The cauliflower crust was also perfectly cooked - it held together very well and didn't sacrifice that semi sweet flavor that you get at the end of the bite. I got this pie at takeout and the service was super quick and efficient. I dream about this pizza nearly every night.

Place was nice with nice atmosphere. Salad was good but was a very lame portion for $17.

DO NOT GO HERE. Looks absolutely nothing like the photos and tastes very very wrong. I have never had pizza that I couldn't eat until today...so disappointed because we paid $60 and can't eat any of it. We will be going hungry tonight. AND the ranch tastes like it was mixed with water, nasty. would give zero stars if possible.

My family and I ordered the cauliflower pizza tonight and it was so delicious that I had to order a second one. I highly recommend this restaurant, everything is pretty tastey but the cauliflower pizza is divine!! A++++++

I really enjoy Marinara! It's right by my apartment so it's super convenient for me. The staff is always sweet and fast. The prices are reasonable. The portions are huge. Enough seating for most people. Classic NY pizza place vibe! I love their creative options with the pizza. I've had better pizza in the city but the convenience makes it 10/10 for me!

Marinara has a lot of potential, but unfortunately, it fell flat in terms of food and service. The space is very bright and they have ample seating though. I ordered a pepperoni and a mushroom slice, which both I felt were undercooked. It was very doughy right under the thick layer of cheese. Also, it was overloaded with cheese--I guess in this case, more is not better. I brought it up my concern to the cashier and the lady was giving me attitude repeating a few times, that the pizza is fully cooked and wouldn't let me finish my sentence. She did give me a new slice, but I felt the customer service was not professional. The new slice was not much better. I would suggest skipping this place and head over next door to Sofia's, which has better customer service and proper NY slices.

Fun spot for a variety of goodies. Had a been paying attention I would order the side Caesar salad along with my slices. I got two different slices I got chicken parmesan and buffalo chicken. Both of which were delicious and had the right amount of toppings a very saucy and weren't dry.

Too good. Truly. Definitely a little soft (not a crispy cauliflower pizza) but incredible. The MVP is wow. And when you eat in house they have these incredible sauces - namely the spicy olive oil and the Buffalo sauce. Wow. Been thinking about this pizza for a few days now. Will be my first stop when back in NYC. The regular pizza also looks amazing I'm just gluten free so can only sing praises for the cauliflower pies. 100.

The only reason this gets 4/5 is because of the price. It's expensive but really good every single time I have it.The food is 5/5

Love the variety of pizza here and so many great toppings! M.V.P slice, enough said. It's a must here! The combination of Marinara Sauce, Vodka Sauce, and Pesto Sauce is just perfection. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

The food was amazing. Garlic knots on point. However, the service was sub par to say the most. I almost would have let it. The only woman working (she says her name is Mary) accused my friend of leaving the lid of the salt off on purpose. She even came to our table and said "did you do this? Next time close it." We let it go because the garlic knots! Then as we were leaving she asked my friend to pay. I thought I had paid for everyone. (No receipt of course. I don't even know my total). She had asked me "is this together?" I said sure. Didn't see the total. Then as we were leaving she said we knew my friend didn't pay as I had said separate! I didn't say separate. In fact when I got up to the register I said "another order of garlic knots." She literally told my friend you knew!!!! Ok. We are both school teachers for the great state of NY and didn't get this far by stealing 5 dollars worth of food from a local Pizza place. Get real. No one deserves the level of disrespect we felt. I don't know if she is just racist or ignorant, or both, but either way, she needs to stop.

I can't get enough of this place. My go-to spot for a quick slice, especially if there's a good veggie pizza (which is loaded with broccoli and peppers). I recently got the garlic knots to-go and was disappointed, but I'll stick to the triangle pizzas - they never fail.

Chain location of a very clean and spacious pizzeria that has a bunch of other quick and easy Italian items as well. Plenty of seating both inside and out They have a wide variety of pizza options, however I thought that their pizza and and garlic knots were low quality on my visit 3.5

Pizza and variety therof is amazing! Run don't walk for a great slice of great NYC pizza!

Oh, yes please! We wanted a relatively inexpensive, easy, stop on our way home from a very long City walk. Have passed a number of Marinara locations, and as a rule we tend not to eat at chains, but this one is near home and had an outdoor table available. And it's not a chain restaurant in the same way that an Applebee's or Taco Bell is - those I avoid unless not a single other option exists. I bought 2 slices of their veggie pizza and 2 of the square slices of spinach and artichoke pizza and a bottle of water (brought the empty home to recycle). Excellent pizza! The veggie slices were loaded with veggies - broccoli, onion, mushrooms, sliced black olives.... The cheese was a little bit stringy like a good New York slice should be, and the crust was perfect, thin but not a cracker, and crisp. The slice was large and I think maybe, just maybe, next time I'll settle for one slice of the veggie and nothing more. BUT then we ate the squares of spinach and artichoke, and I noticed some of the cheese was ricotta. SO SO good! Coulda rolled me home ! Good stuff; definitely recommend it.

DO NOT ORDER CESAR SALAD! If I wanted shredded lettuce, I'd go up the block to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. For $16, you get some parmesan cheese and 3 croutons. I live in the neighborhood so I love an easy pizza and salad combo takeout. I will not be ordering salad from marinara moving forward.

Needed a quick bite in the area and this spot was still open on a Monday evening. Decent variety in pizza slices as well as other Italian favorites if wanting more substantial. Kept it simple and ordered a basic Margherita Slice ($4), quickly warmed up and served with packets of garlic, oregano, and red pepper. Despite being warmed up, the slice didn't taste very fresh, though there is good flavor in the marinara sauce and the crust if perfectly thin and crispy. Would have also liked more cheese on the slice as it was definitely sauce-forward. Overall fine enough spot for a quick slice in the neighborhood. Probably better to try one fresh out of the oven.

I live one block away so I like to get a slice on my way home. They have a decent variety of pizzas and they are good. However, the staff is another story. Always abrupt. Often times you are inundated with loud music. I am not sure who owns this pizzeria but it is being managed by a group of rude kids who think they are doing you a favor when they take your order. Today I ordered three slices and of course as usual they never get the order correct. If I mention it to them they vehemently defend what they hear. This time the pizza was in the oven 30sec and of course it was cold. Obviously customer service is not important so I will reconsider the pizzeria about 15 feet from them.

It was soo good that I had to return and do it twice! The pizza and service was so on point that I returned with two friends in tow, to introduce them to the Real MVP of pizzas! I'm sure we have all had our fair share of pizza. I mean isn't it virtually impossible to be a New Yorker and to never have partaken in this any occasion hunger eliminator. Well, if by chance you have not, if you are an aficionado, or just an occasional indulger... you must mosey on over to Marinara, they are guaranteed to expand your pizza horizons. With freshly made homemade sauces to their Spicy Wings Oreganata their spin is truly unique. The sauces are the MVP... literal! Standing for Marinara, Vodka, & Pesto, their signature pie is a combination of all three and Yes, it is called the MVP and it is the Most Valuable Pie as well. The Spicy Wings Oreganata are a twist on Clams Oreganata but in away that is more suitable for a pizza menu. They even serve their own homemade cauliflower crust for those who may be carb conscious. Just A Note: You can purchase extra sauce for $1. My one and only request/suggestion is why don't you guys sell your Pesto by the jar?

10/10 -MVP slice is the best slice of pizza you will ever eat in your entire life -mozzarella sticks come with marinara AND vodka sauce and are delicious -Caesar Salad is great

Decided to try Marinara Pizza the other day for lunch! SO GOOD! Went with the highly recommended Cauliflower MVP pie and margarita pie Perfect for a low-carb/keto diet . . . MARINARA PIZZA, MIDTOWN EAST #pizza #marinara #marinarapizza #cauliflower #cauliflowerpizza #vodka #vodkasauce #pesto #parmesan #mozzarella #baked #keto #ketopizza #pizza #lowcarb #instagood #foodphotography #newyork #nyc #lunch #midtown #love #almosttheweekend #mvp

The second location just opened in Midtown in a nice bright corner space, serving the same great pizza and other Italian staples plus lots of new stuff. You must try the MVP Slice and the great Buffalo Chicken, but I'm still shocked at how excellent the new Truffle Parm Fries were. Really, make sure you get those. They were some of the crispiest, most perfect fries I've had. I'll be back any time I'm in Midtown for sure.

It's a shame not everyone can enjoy the pizza here. Their delivery service is awful. There's always delays and problems, even when you live nearby. They should just have it DoorDash and Ubereats assessable rather than having their lame courier service and their own delivery service do it. It's absolutely awful. The worst. Ordered 5 times and four of the five was terrible delivery service. Pizza was good.

Good neighborhood pizza spot for late night cravings, although nothing special and quite pricy for pizza. There were two occasions when they messed up our order.

Despite my vodka sauce pie I reviewed earlier, this is hands down my favorite pizza establishment in all of Midtown East -- really is my go-to, and I love their pepperoni pies! Their personal pies are also a really big size and I've had the sausage and onion pie as well. Love this location for Marinara!

Been coming here for many years now. Good pizza. But recently Terrible staff at cashier. Always confused and as a result obnoxious with customers. Their ordering/paying procedure needs to be easier so staff at cashier can follow apparently.

Neighborhood pizzeria with flavors that scream comfort food but with a slight twist. Absolutely loved the vodka/pesto/tomato sauce pizza, as well as the ranch with red onions, crushed tomatoes and chicken Parm bits!

I love Marinara and usually get delivery from here for pizza. My go to is the veggie pizza which isn't oily and comes with a lot of toppings. I tried the chicken wings this time which were good and saucy. My only complaint was that the garlic knots didn't come with marinara sauce like it usually does and the wings didn't come with any celery or carrots.

This restaurant is awful. The service is absolutely trash. We ordered online and after 90 minutes we had to call them and ask where the food was. At that point We were told they had no drivers and we needed to pick it up. The food was cold. The people in the store did nothing for us to make up for the absolutely atrocious service.

Got take out from here and it was great. MVP slice, spinach & artichoke slice, MVP cauliflower crust pizza, and the burnt broccoli. Out of the pizza, the spinach & artichoke was the favorite. The burnt broccoli was very good- just what I was looking for. Will order from here again and probably try something new. They have tons of creative slices.

Not quite sure how this place suts at 3.5 stars. I've eaten here about half a dozen times and the pizza has been much better than average. The place is always clean and the staff friendly. I live a few blocks away and am glad they opened.

One of the best Pizza place in midtown east! Everyone there are awesome and fast! They accept Apple Pay so its quick and easy, the place is always clean and organized, if you haven't tried those square slices TRY IT TODAY!! You gonna love it! Chicken Bacon Ranch is my fav of all times

I wanted to like this place, and I will actually give them another try when I return to NY. So after my dining mishap at Bendito One (see my review), I decided pizza might be a better option. We originally went to another spot but the pizza looked super dry and old. We noticed Marinara and decided to go in. There were a lot of options and the pizza looked really good. I usually get pepperoni but it looked a little old, so I settled on a slice of veggie pizza. They put it in the oven for like 10 seconds. It felt hot, but I didn't realize it wasn't until I took my first bite. At that point I wasn't giving it back and I was hungry so I continued to eat. After about 2 more bites I noticed that the inside of the crust was a little mushy. I threw it away after that. At that point I just accepted that it wasn't my night. I will definitely give them another try because everything looked so good. I will just order fresh pizza next time.

Very good pizza. This is not a "regular" neighborhood for me, but I grabbed a slice here today and it was very good. A few of the pies look liked they had been sitting out a while, but isn't every pizza place like that? Good place for a quick grab and go slice.

Clean, nice staff, good prices, and great pizza - what more do you want? Highly recommend the MVP slice