Miami Slice

"For the longest time, people (mostly from a state with the word “New” in it) could talk down on Miami’s pizza scene. They had a point. Then Miami Slice came into our lives, making a New York-style pizza we’ll slap any naysayers across the face with to initiate a pizza duel. The slices at this tiny shop are crispy from corner to corner, perfectly ratioed with incredible toppings, and one of the very few foods in this city we will cheerfully wait three hours in the sun to consume. Takeout can actually take longer than waiting for a seat at the counter, so just brave the often chaotic line and eat it fresh from the oven." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

"Miami Slice feels like one of those places you don’t want to tell too many people about — but the secret’s already out. Tucked into a low-key spot Downtown, this world-recognized restaurant slings out New York-style pies and slices with a South Florida edge. The vibe is laid back but intentional, with just a few counter seats where customers can watch the pizza magic happen. Try La Salsera, a combination of red sauce, vodka sauce, and a generous swirl of pesto that dances on your palate. Then, spin a white pie into the mix; the Leeks On Bacon, with garlic confit cream, will remain on your breath and in your memory for a long time." - Ashley Brozic

"Miami Slice has become a top destination for pizza lovers in the city. Located in Midtown, this small pizzeria offers on-site slices and whole pies like the La Salsera, a hit on Instagram that features eye-catching swirls of marinara, vodka sauce; the kaleidoscopic pie makes for a visually impressive and satisfying pizza experience. Miami Slice’s concise but thoughtfully curated menu features other stars, like the richly flavored mushroom truffle pie. Diners should anticipate a wait, as the pizza shop does not take reservations and is particularly popular on weekends, often resulting in long lines." - Olee Fowler

"We have never had a more perfect slice of pizza than the ones served at Miami Slice, a counter-seating spot on the northern edge of Downtown. And this is probably why there's often an hours-long wait to eat at the tiny little slice shop. The five or six New York-style slices you’ll find here have a crust that’s crispy edge-to-edge, yet still warm and fluffy when you bite into it. The toppings—like candied cherry tomatoes, garlic confit cream, and pesto swirls—are dispersed with the restraint of a famous Danish architect. And the highlight of the menu, a pepperoni slice with red sauce, hot honey, and an optional (but non-negotiable) glob of additional stracciatella, made us briefly lose consciousness. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"We have never had a more perfect slice of pizza than the ones served at Miami Slice, a small counter-seating spot on the northern edge of Downtown. This is also why this place often has a line that could take hours (both for takeout and dine-in). The five or six New York-style slices you’ll find here have a crust that’s crispy edge-to-edge, yet still warm and fluffy when you bite into it. The highlight of the menu, a pepperoni slice with red sauce, hot honey, and an optional (but non-negotiable) glob of additional stracciatella, makes us briefly lose consciousness. There isn’t much to do here but grab a slice at the counter or take a whole pie to go. But that’s fine because this is a pizza that deserves one million percent of your undivided attention." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino