Mid City Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Mid-City

Mid City Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Mid-City

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4400 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Thin crust New York-style pies, Italian sandwiches & cocktails  

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4400 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119 Get directions

midcitypizza.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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4400 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119 Get directions

+1 504 483 8609
midcitypizza.com
@midcitypizza

$10–20 · Menu

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The Best Pizza in New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"Mid City Pizza — founded in 2013 by the late Rand Owens, who quickly established it as a laid-back, cozy staple for thin-crust pizza and old-school arcade games — has reopened on Banks Street under new owner Tony Cortello. Thin-crust, New York-style pies are on the menu, of course — Cortello has installed a water system that mimics the exact pH and mineral content of New York city water, recreating that true Big Apple taste in the dough. He’s also offering a few Sicilian-style pizzas, Italian sandwiches, salads, starters, and sugar-dusted zeppole doughnuts, plus wine, beer, and classic cocktails." - Eater Staff

https://nola.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-new-orleans-nola
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Mid City Pizza Is Reopening Its Original Banks Street Location in New Orleans - Eater New Orleans

"After closing more than a year ago, Mid City Pizza is readying to reopen its original Banks Street under new owner Tony Cortello. Thin-crust, New York-style pies are on the menu, of course — Cortello says he’s actually installed a water system that mimics the exact pH and mineral content of New York city water, recreating that true Big Apple taste in the dough. He’s also offering a few Sicilian-style pizzas, Italian sandwiches, salads, and starters, plus wine, beer, and classic cocktails. Cortello says that if all goes as planned, he hopes to open to the public this Friday, March 8. Mid-City Pizza was originally founded by Rand Owens in 2013 — it quickly established itself as a laid-back, cozy staple for thin-crust pizza and old-school arcade games. Owens expanded to a second location in Uptown in 2017. After his death in 2020 at age 33, the restaurant remained open for three years, eventually closing in December of 2022. Cortello and his partners purchased the business last August." - Justine Jones

https://nola.eater.com/2024/3/6/24092433/mid-city-pizza-reopening-new-orleans-shawarma-go
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New Orleans’s Mid City Pizza Has Served Its Last Slice - Eater New Orleans

"Mid City Pizza was founded in 2013 by Rand Owens, who took over a Banks Street pizza parlor formerly known as Lazaro’s. It became known for its thin-crust pizza, colorful artwork, and old-school arcade games like NBA Jam and Simpsons Arcade. Owens expanded with a second location, MCP Uptown, and bought Banks Street Bar. After Owens's death in 2020, Mid City Pizza continued under his friends and family but closed its Bank Street location in December 2022, facing criticisms of decline in quality." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2022/12/14/23504044/mid-city-pizza-closes-new-orleans
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jenny regalia

Google
The pizza was superb! Nina, our server was so kind and attentive. Anthony is wonderful! The atmosphere is family friendly and welcoming. Thank you guys for a great dinner.

Marc Benedetto

Google
Great Pizza! Definitely a true Italian Pizza! Chicken Parmesan sandwich was amazing! Will be back! They also sell fresh baked bread!❤️

Matthew Wilson

Google
The pizza is good. Not world changing, but better than standard or chain pizza. Also, I dont know if they buy them from somewhere generic like Sysco, already prepared and frozen, whatever, their cheese sticks are the best in town. Staff is always cool as hell and efficient.

Zoe B

Google
I asked my 3 year old daughter what she wanted to eat after leaving the children's museum, and she shouted excitedly PIZZA! As we were on our way to our favorite pizza spot in old Metairie, my daughter told me that she needed to use the bathroom and she couldn't hold it in. I typed in my gps the "closest pizza near me" and it was mid city pizza. Bailey, our server, gave exceptional service. She could obviously tell I was very stressed out as my daughter was unusually misbehaving. Bailey got our order immediately, and helped keep my daughter entertained while my 3 year old was waiting on her favorite food ever so not patiently. As a single mother, with sole custody of her daughter, this meant more to me than Bailey probably realized. Fantastic food (the spinach rolls were crazy good), fantastic service, and we would never had stopped in if it wasn't for my daughter needing to "use the potty", but we will for sure be back. Thank you for everything Bailey!! You ROCK.

Christian Rachal

Google
This place has been through a lot of changes over the years. Always had a really chill vibe. They have a new italian sub on the menu with homemade bread. It's INSANELY good. One of the best sandwiches I've had in the city.

Miya Carter

Google
Pizza was good. I asked for pepperoni with my other toppings and didn’t get it. So just be mindful when having more than 2 toppings. The sauce on the pizza was scarce

Jeff Spicoli

Google
Really solid pizza all around. Good crust and ingredients. Nice service, a few solid beers on tap and it’s just consistently delicious. Clean bathrooms, nice decorations. Will continue to return to MCP.

John W

Google
Wow, this pizza is outstanding!! I can't believe I haven't eaten here sooner! Today we ordered three pizzas from here for Friday employee appreciation lunch and when I picked up the pizza it was so fresh that steam was coming out of the box! I was greeted by a friendly bartender and the pizzas are huge, way bigger than most places! We will definitely be ordering again soon, our employees are texting me right now saying how great the pizza is!
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Daniel S.

Yelp
You know what? This place gets 5 stars from me, and here's why. I've been twice; I don't remember the first time because I was on a date trying to be thin. However, I do remember my most recent visit, and it was incredible. My friend, who doesn't drink, ordered a martini, thinking we were the ladies from *Sex and the City*, only to realize a classic martini isn't sweet. She passed it to me, and I must admit, I was a bit hesitant. I've been around the block, and normally I reserve cocktails for cocktail bars, you understand? But upon my first sip, I was taken aback. It was perfect, and honestly, I don't even really like classic martinis, but this one was fantastic. I was suddenly transported to a small café in NYC, sitting with my three best girlfriends, gossiping over cosmos. Now, let's talk about the pizza. As you can see, we dug in before I even got any pictures. As soon as our server sat our pizza and garlic knots down, we had to dive in. The food is fresh, and the flavor is on point. The pizza is large--like, you're not leaving hungry, large. I'm not a petite man, but even I could only eat two slices. The food's good, the prices are reasonable, the service is down-home and friendly, and the vibes are just right. If you're looking for good pizza, good people, and good drinks, this is your place.
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Jordan L.

Yelp
I was really craving a calzone and haven't found many pizza places in Nola have a decent one. This reopened not all that long ago and I saw they had a calzone on the menu so I had to go. This thing was huge. Like a large pizza folded in half. I went with the mid city meat monster stuffing. It was just what I needed. Very very filling. I could only eat half. They did not skimp on the meat. Also got some mozzarella sticks. They were thick and melty. Perfect cheese pool. I tried my gfs spicy margherita pizza. That was so good if I'm in the mood for pizza next time and not a calzone I'm getting that. Inside is kinda small, but they also have outdoor seating. Definitely recommend will be back.
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Gabriel N.

Yelp
The house wines are dependable, the Caesar's salad is fresh with a pleasant vinegar kick and plenty of grated parmesan, and the pizza is a hybrid - mid level rise on the crust - almost thin on the entire pie. The highlight for me is the cheese pizza - the mozzarella is delicious and the hidden Romano underneath gives a very satisfying kick. The sauce is made in house with whole San Marzano tomatoes. The supreme pizza is covered with quality charcuterie and fresh bell peppers, onions and black olives. Of course you can order in, and if you visit the mothership the raised deck seating beside the banks live oaks is very pleasant.
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Leslie S.

Yelp
This was my first time going to Mid City Pizza. My SO was craving a calzone and wanted to check them out so we went early on a Saturday. The inside of the restaurant is very open and you can see them working the dough in the kitchen. We got an order of mozzarella sticks and I ordered the small spicy margharita pizza for myself. It comes with sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapeños and a drizzle of hot honey. The mozzarella sticks were melty and crunchy. The pizza was the perfect combo of spicy, sweet, and salty. Looking forward to going back and trying some more!
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Paul C.

Yelp
The patio and the staff make this a great experience. The pizza and the wine were fantastic! Go chill and have a pie!
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Julia V.

Yelp
I wish I could write good things about this popular spot that's come back from the dead but I just didn't have a good experience there. We waited over an hour to receive a large pizza that was quite frankly, overpriced and overcooked. Our "Sicilian" pizza was as hard as a brick and was almost inedible. Decent sauce but that's the only good thing that I can say. Maybe I'll try them again in a few weeks when they're off the ground and running.
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Mike T.

Yelp
My last night in NOLA and what a way to wrap up my trip with this amazing pizza. The service was outstanding. I watched as my pizza was expertly assembled by your wonderful chef, the young lady that took care of me was very kind and gracious to take my order so last minute. After taking the pizza home to my delight it was absolutely delicious. Thank you guys for such a wonderful experience. I will be recommending your pizza and I'll be visiting here when I come back next summer!
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Kate H.

Yelp
Great food and great experience!! The new owner is so nice and has really changed the place!! High quality New York style pizza.
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Chance E.

Yelp
The pizza here is exceptional... owner is doing something right for sure. Nola is not really known for its pizza game but this place without a doubt makes the cut. Service has been good and atmosphere is easy. (Wings are hittin' too!)
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Matt R.

Yelp
Toppings seem fresh, taste great, and are plentiful. Crust is usually perfect for its type.

Maddie S.

Yelp
It is So good. Great service. Cute place and vibe in Midcity. Great food. 10/10 recommend.

Noelle C.

Yelp
So not only was the service horrible ! The waitress didn't return our credit card and we don't live close. The food was ok . Garlic knots were the best thing we had .

Mai L.

Yelp
Something about this flavor of the dough and how crispy it is is insane. It's so good. I literally think about this every week. Not to mention staff is so welcoming and takes good care of you. I always get the Spicy Margherita with topped with pepperoni, jalapeno, and garnished with their house made hot honey drizzle and basil.

Leila R.

Yelp
So disappointing. This used to be our favorite spot. We don't get to eat it as often as we used to because we moved further away, so it's been a while. Last we ate there was before the mid city location closed down. Since they're reopened they have COMPLETELY changed. The wings are smaller and not crispy like they used to be. The pizza was terrible. We ordered a large pepperoni with half bacon and half bell peppers. The half with the bell pepper barely had any pepperoni. One slice didn't even have any! It was just cheese with a couple slivers of peppers. The crust, sauce, cheese and even pepperoni are all different. It's unfortunate because we used to recommend this place all the time. The old crust was incredible! Idk what they did or why, but it's a loss for the city. We have too many places in the city now that are way better.
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J W.

Yelp
Back in business and SO DELICIOUS!!! I think the pizza is actually better than before! Thin crispy crust, New York style. The main thing you will taste is fine ingredients! And perfect crust! The pepperoni slices looked disappointing at first, with their small diameter, but wait until you taste it! they are thick and honestly the tastiest yummiest pepperoni I ever tasted. Super nice staff and cozy pleasant venue. Welcome back to the neighborhood MCP! You are my new favorite!

Shalee W.

Yelp
I felt like I was eating stale card board. mine looked nothing like the photos online. I had high hopes but it was just sad.
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Gina H.

Yelp
The crust was really good! Nice & thin crust. We had pepperoni slices. They were good. Very oily. Decent flavor. Nice staff! Cute little place!
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Noelle M.

Yelp
Look no further for an awesome New York style slice. Lots of options, but we always go with a classic pepperoni pie. Open late, great to go but also fun in person. What more can I say?
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Christopher W.

Yelp
Surprisingly enough a contender for the best pizza in Nola. We have the meat pizza and it was divine with the highlight being the Terranova Italian Sausage, omfg was that great. The crust is thin and crispy and the service was great. We will be back.
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Chelle L.

Yelp
Good pizza! We got a large pizza to go from here with our own toppings of jalapenos, green peppers, and roasted garlic. It was really easy to order it online and then have it delivered. Quality of the pizza was great, no complaints here! I wouldn't mind getting pizza here again at all.
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Duane C.

Yelp
Wonderful pizza place right around the corner from where we were staying! I think this was the only place we visited twice during our visit! Pizza is delicious, with excellent crust to topping ratios. Chicken wings were great, just the right amount of heat in the Buffalo sauce. Great drink/beer selection and lots of specials. Service was friendly and attentive.
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Jerry S.

Yelp
Excellent pizza. Pretty close to pizza from NY. If you like thin crust pizza this could be the place for you.
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Sarah R.

Yelp
Sometimes you just have to write about great service. We stopped in on Lundi Gras for pizza during happy hour. Ordered the drizzle pizza (red onion, mozz, feta, spinach, bbq, sriracha) and asked to add bacon. We paid and sat down with our half price wine and beer. My table mate marveled at the decor, particularly the TMNT-style doormat. When the pizza came, it looked absolutely spectacular but alas, no bacon. I tend to not be the person to be fussy but I did pay extra, and the real truth was WE WANTED THAT BACON. I asked the server about it and she offered to remake the pie (goodness, no! How silly), bring it back and put it back in the oven with bacon on it (I guess, but this pizza looks too good to take away!), or just bring us some bacon to put on top ourselves. The last option seemed like the logical choice. We dug into the first baconless slices and they were fantastic... the crust was thin and crisp, it was gooey and spicy and the onions and spinach were plentiful. We knew the bacon would only make it better. Little did we know that they would return with a BASKET of bacon. Like, an full basket. Holy moly. Both of us were in shock, but also you could see the excitement in our eyes as we picked up a crispy piece to sample alone. We had another slice with our bacon and it was phenomenal. Our waitress was so sweet and even brought us each a free refill of our bar drinks. Mistakes happen all the time, and this one wasn't a huge deal, but the MCP staff went above and beyond. I will continue to patronize this place as long as I can. Love ya MCP! Tl;dr: A famous chef said you come to a restaurant for the food, and you keep coming back for the service. MCP brings 'em in and brings 'em back!
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Joi B.

Yelp
Vegan pizza loaded with toppings, served up until Midnight? Am I dreaming? Mid City Pizza has been recommended to me countless times, however for some reason I'm rarely in this part of town. The other night after Chewbacchus, we knew we needed to get out of the Marigny if we had any hopes of eating immediately. We were on our way Uptown when I suggested Mid City would be the least crowded part of the city during Carnival season on any given night that wasn't Endymion. MCP to the rescue. I have fond memories of the former tenant in this space, Crescent Pie & Sausage- what a warm, welcoming place, with plenty of seating (especially in warmer weather when the side patio is open). I was super excited to see that Mid City Pizza was in this very location. Here's the deal: order food and up at the counter, leave that tab open if you're making a night of it, take a number and they'll bring you your food. I'll be honest and say that I'm not really a fan of half service, but everyone working here is super welcoming and attentive. Nice selection of drinks, too. Those frozen drinks will be calling my name once the temps go back up any day now. I ordered a small herbivore with vegan cheese (I believe it's Daiya). When it arrived at the table, I couldn't believe it! A small is huge, and I cannot think of another pizzeria in town that is as generous with toppings. You have to understand. As a vegan, I typically order pizza without cheese and then go to town on toppings. They (ie other pizza shops) never ever let you substitute toppings for cheese so you're always charged a small fortune for your pizza because you pay for every single topping. That's what I used to and I just accept it. Not at Mid City Pizza. This thing arrived loaded! The Herbivore has 7 veggie toppings -of your choice, so yay, no onions and green peppers unless you want 'em- and they do not skimp on anything. The sauce is excellent, spicy and plentiful. I think for the first five minutes, I kept exclaiming, "I'm so happy right now." And my boyfriend agreed (he order a large Meat Monster which lasted him 2.5 meals). A lot people write that the crust is New York style. Nope. Yes, it's a thin crust, but think more of a crispy cracker crust. Take it from someone who grew up there and ate pizza about three times a week. No matter, though, it's all good. No, it's great. Thank you for existing Mid City Pizza. My go-to for pizza henceforth.
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Monica W.

Yelp
THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!!!!! If I could give them negative stars I would!! 8:30 - Called to order the pizza. Had to practically scream at the top of my lungs just for them to hear me. Their phones and background noise was horrible. Finally after about 20 min to order a basic pepperoni pizza, and paying over the phone. The order is processed. The guy on the phone told me it will be about 30-40 min. 9:40 - STILL NO PIZZA. So I called back. After calling 4 separate times back to back they finally answered. He now tells me "oh we are very busy". He asked for my name and told me it wasn't on the rack so it's on the way and I'll have it shortly. 10:15 - STILL NO PIZZA!!! So I call them back AGAIN. Only for them to tell me this time that I am out of their delivery range!! WTF!! Almost 2 hours later and my daughter and I are starving by now! NEVER WILL I EVER ORDER FROM THESE JACKASSES AGAIN!!
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Keith C.

Yelp
Mid-City Pizza is pretty standard NY-style pie. Huge slices done right. Lots of options whether you're looking for classic or adventurous. Firebird is great if you like a pizza with slice. Pizzas are massive so plan to share. Slice specials from 11am-4pm are clutch.
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StanleyRay C.

Yelp
On a late night hunger run and was in the mood for pizza. Googled pizza near me and mid city was closest to us so their we went. Nice little place with nice people and service but it didnt make the pizza good. Had a decent crust but the pepperoni and other ingredients, which were skimpy, made it look and taste like a frozen pizza. BUT the waffle fries were the BOMB.. if you get the wings I suggest asking for the sauce on the side so you can taste it before ruining your wings. The waffle fries saved this review from being a 2
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Teresa O.

Yelp
Best pizza hands-down. This place was so good I was thinking of booking another trip. Definitely five stars. A must have when you're craving a good pizza. The appetizer was delicious as well. Yummy ! yummy.
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John B.

Yelp
Mid City Pizza's original location, which is actually in Mid-City unlike their uptown sister shop that I usually visit, also differs from the offshoot in that it is a full sit-down restaurant with an outdoor deck. I also got a less warm welcome here for some reason, but I'm not overly concerned about it. One of their most distinctive offerings is a classic New Orleans tradition, red beans and rice, which is offered on top of a pizza, appropriately available only on Mondays. It sounds kind of ridiculous, but I nonetheless felt compelled to try it. The menu doesn't really describe what you're getting, but it comes with a heavy spread of mostly beans (rice seems perfunctory in addition to the crust anyway) with no cheese. Vegetables included a few pepper and onion slices and something round and fruity that I couldn't quite identify (roasted garlic?). The flavor as a whole was hearty and warm but not overly spicy. Of note, these are vegetarian beans according to the interview with the chef that I read. I also got mozzarella sticks, which were quite satisfying and filling. There are plenty of regular pizzas composed of a crust with sauce and cheese as well, and ample topping options. They offer vegan cheese and a many-vegetable special. Takeout was ready quickly, but I'd be happy to sit outside on a nice day as well. I wouldn't recommend visiting New Orleans for the pizza scene, but this place is solid.
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Jen B.

Yelp
We had an awesome experience at Mid City Pizza! Full disclosure, I had a gift certificate that I won at a fund-raiser last summer. We were able to sample things from all over the menu, from cocktails and wings to a caprese salad and a large pizza that we are still working on after 2 meals, the large pizza is LARGE 8 BIG slices. The pizza was great! Thin crust, just the right amount of sauce and cheese. I felt like they could have put a little bit more toppings, we got the pick-5 and there were a few blanks spots, but overall it was some of the best pizza I have had in a while. We drank Mid-City Mules (bourbon and ginger with lime), so good! The caprese salad was yummy and fresh and the wings were super saucy and crispy. The folks behind the counter were great. We had a very nice experience and would be happy to return, especially for Happy Hour!!!
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Alejandro S.

Yelp
Man did this pizza come in clutch. You can tell they use top notch ingredients here at Mid City. I stopped by for a quick lunch break and didn't expect to run into the largest mozzarella sticks I've ever seen in my life! Very tasty at that too with a unique and delicious marinara sauce to tag along. The only reason I give 3 stars is because of mediocre service and if I'm gonna spend $15 on a pizza it better fill me up! The only reason I didn't finish was because I had the mozzarella sticks with the pizza. I defined recommend still.
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TiffanyJo P.

Yelp
Really doesn't matter which location you go to, this place has perfect pie. This time I picked up from the MidCity location and obviously the building's art wowed me. Husband's first time eating the drizzle pie; we ordered a large and that baby was gone by day's end. Do yourself a flavor.
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Christina P.

Yelp
I wanted awesome customized Nola pizza pies, and man I'm so hapPy they had some awesome selection here! We drove to the one right off of Claiborne and was greeted by the lovely mid city pizza staff. SO what did we order?! The shrimp remoulade pizza like holy cannoli who does that ?!! The wait wasn't long at all, grabbed a couple of beers and hung out and within 20mins goDs precious gift was handed to us! The crust was yummy, crispy, flaky, everything you can imagine... there are garlic pieces that just dissolve in your mouth and the shrimps cooked to perfection. There's also this sauce, creamy yummy, luscious and a layer of greens... boy those greens add to the layer of sophistication of the whole pizza. It just brings me joy to deScribe my experience with this food journey. I definitely will be baCk and bring errrOne aS well.
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Candace S.

Yelp
This was some really good pizza. It is the next best thing to New York style pizza. The crust is charred and thin and the toppings are fresh and delicious. We had a large half pepperoni and barbecue chicken pizza. Sad to say that me, my husband and our teenage son ate the entire pizza in less than 15 minutes. Lol. We were either really hungry or it was delicious. Actually, it was both! As we sat devouring our pizza, we looked over the menu for our next order. I know we will definitely try the firebird on our next visit. It has hot sausage, so I am sold. It is also good to know that they won an award for best vegan pizza. The space is cool. There is a bar and some seating inside as well as outdoor space. My husband had a draft beer but there are many options to choose from such as cocktails and wine, to mixed drinks. This is a cool space to hang out with the family or the friends afterwork for happy hour.
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Katie L.

Yelp
Good little pizza place. We had cheese bread, cheese pizza, sausage & mushroom pizza, a calzone and a meatball sandwich. The pizza was great, fresh & delicious. The cheese bread was great. I would skip the calzone and meatball sandwich next time. The meatballs were very salty and spicy. The calzone was stuffed with mainly ricotta and a little mozzarella. Would not recommend that either. Stick with the pizza and you can't go wrong!
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Alexander W.

Yelp
Probably my favorite slice in the city. Their chicken parm is so good. Crispy breaded chicken, fresh basil, toasted bread, slightly spicy marinara sauce. Very affordable chicken parm too for $7.50
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Keandra R.

Yelp
A great spot for a good slice! Meaty and slightly greasy just like I like it. Atmosphere and service are chill.
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Thristan C.

Yelp
I live a couple blocks from Mid-City Pizza now but years before that I was ordering from here regularly. Service can be spotty. Ive called, been put on hold, and then got hung up on for no reason, more than once, but comparatively, that can be forgiven. I generally dont like to dine in cause its loud as shit in there but the pizza is good! Its hard to picture Mid-City life without Mid-City Pizza but know that means it sits inside of the neighborhood so be mindful of the neighbors and driveways when you are parking. Those who have lived here their whole lives have gotten their side view mirrors clipped off by random tourist trying to get MCP so often that its become a right of passage.
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Donna A.

Yelp
This is my first time here & it was really very good. It's not really full service dining. You order your pizza, salad & drinks at the bar. There is a waitress that serves you, but we were told (after she asked if everything was ok) that if we wanted refills on our drinks, we had to go to the bar. I thought that was odd. She did come back a minute later & offered to refill our drink anyway. We had a Caesar salad & a pepperoni pizza with jalapeños. I was delicious! It was think crust which I thoroughly enjoy. I definitely will make it back here. We dined outside at night, which was nice since the wind was blowing lightly. It made for good ambiance with my glass of Pinot Noir.
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Brianna B.

Yelp
I enjoyed this pizza. I'm comparing it to other pizza places I've been to in the south though, not NY because I don't think that's fair. With that said, I don't know if I like Mid City Pizza better than Pizza Delicious-I honestly would have to try them side by side to compare. It's similar to NY style pizza but a little crispier. I happen to like crispier pizza, so I enjoyed this. It's still pliable enough to fold though, if you're into that sort of thing. I think my favorite part of this pizza was actually the crust as it had great texture and flavor. The sauce was good too. We ordered a large pie-half garlic and half bacon. This is where I laughed out loud-we opened the box and there were large cloves of garlic all over the half of the pizza. I guess it is different down here, because when you order a garlic pizza in NY, they put chopped garlic underneath the cheese. So, we removed the garlic cloves because I don't know anyone in their right mind that would enjoy eating large cloves of garlic on top of their pizza. Not blaming Mid City for that since like I said, maybe garlic pizza is just a New York thing. Regardless, solid pizza in New Orleans!
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Shannon C.

Yelp
This place was so good years ago. This time the pepperoni pizza was pretty ok. I liked the thin crust. Got the shrimp remoulade pizza and it had a ton of garlic but barely any shrimp, maybe one or two per slice. I keep trying this place because it's close but I think I'd rather wait for Puzza Delicious. At least when it's cold it's because of the distance.

Amalia W.

Yelp
I wish I could give this place a zero. I waited 40 minutes for burnt chicken tenders. The manager packed my food, handed it to me and when I opened the container up, they were burnt. I took my food back and as the manager gave me my money back she said to me "they are not burnt on the inside. I eat them all the time!". I would never imagine a manager giving someone burnt food and making such a snide remark. She never even offered to remake them. I don't know what her name is, but she's a middle age blonde lady with a phoney smile. I don't even know how she got a job as a manager! I have been going to this place since 2014, as I used to live around the corner. As of last year the service and food was still good. Now, the management and food is absolute garbage. Don't waste your money here, there are way better places close by to spend your money at.
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Don B.

Yelp
The pizza was good and so was the cheese bread! We ordered takeout and it was real on time and was tasty!
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Erica S.

Yelp
Being on the keto diet for so many months, I am very resilient to doing anything setting me back. This place..... WORTH IT! The crust was chewy amazing. The meat was homemade and plentiful. I actually walked on a broken foot for three blocks to get this-no regrets! I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!!
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Jacob C.

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The pizza was great, the price was good, the location was less so. The BBQ Chicken was great, so was the Supreme and the Hawaiian. It's an ideal place for going with friends for lunch, but I'd go somewhere else during a different time of the day or if I had different people (like family or kids) with me.
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Justin W.

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I am not a fan of the pizza. I ordered a pizza and wings. The wings were drenched in salt and I just threw them in the trash once I got home. I couldn't eat the wings because of the excessive salt that were on the coating of the fried wings. The pizza didn't taste well because the person put bell peppers on my pizza and I didn't ask for bell peppers nor did the menu state that bell peppers come on the pizza. Lastly, the crust had a doughy taste, like it was undercooked. I should've called back to the restaurant and ask for a remake and or a refund, but I was tired and the pizza shop was super busy.
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May N.

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Mid city pizza on Banks is our go to Friday night pizza joint. You can find classic options and creative options. We almost always get the half meat monster and half margherita to share between me and my husband. It's the best pizza in New Orleans. Also, the wings are not to be missed. Unfortunately, yesterday, a part of the meat monster half had NO TOPPINGS (foto included for your consideration). Somehow they failed to cover a section of the pizza. There were not enough toppings elsewhere to redistribute either. That was disappointing and I think largely a result of the restaurant's growing popularity. The wait has generally grown longer in the past year. I'm happy for their success and will continue to stick with them. But I hope they figure out how to ramp up for rush hour or else they'll lose some of their customer base.
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Chloe K.

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Nice! I'm fairly critical of pizza. I like a nice thin crust and truly good topping. This place fulfills both of those. Great pizza and bar. Food: While I didn't purchase any alcohol, I can say the pizza was awesome! My friend and I split a 10 inch T-Bird. The crust was crispy, the toppings were evenly distributed and plentiful, and the sauce was tasty and not overpowering. I was surprised by the combination of asparagus, sausage, and pepperoni, but it all worked and was delicious! I don't know that they had desserts on the menu, but they offer Girls Gone Vegan desserts on the bar. I'm not vegan, but I highly recommend giving it a taste. (The brownie tastes like one those Little Debbie cosmic brownies). The bar offered beer, wine, and cocktails Appearance: It's a divey, hipster style place in Mid-City. Indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant itself is a house that's been converted into a restaurant and bar, with a porch added, for more seating. There was some presumably local art on the wall as well as some (skate) boards. They have (I think just one) unisex bathroom that was clean. Service: We were greeted and helped immediately. The employees were nice and attentive. What to Expect: The place is on banks, but the entrance is on the side street. You order at the bar, but sit anywhere you like. There's a TV. Its a little dark on this street at night, but the restaurant is very well lit to combat this. In conclusion, I will be back with more friends. I've tried lots of Mid-City area pizzas and this one is my favorite!
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Doug W.

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Maybe it was just an off day yesterday for them but I wasn't a fan of this pizza. I loved the place but the crust was a definite disappointment. Maybe it's because the cooks were drinking beer? You have to prepare and handle your dough properly to get the best flavor and texture from your crust. I am doubting their commitment to consistency and quality so can't really recommend you go. The pictures look really great and the smells are awesome. The ingredient quality is there for sure. The Caesar salad is a great deal for $6.50. I shared it with my wife and it was plenty and really delicious. Good value but we ordered mushrooms for $1.50 on our 10" and we got one sliced up shroom. Too many ingredients make for soggy pizza but this was short for sure. One of the pizza crusts was doughy, chewy and heavy and the other was a little better. I was a baker and make my own at home so I have some knowledge about this. They need some guidance or maybe like I said they just didn't have their A-list guys making them yesterday. There isn't a lot of options for great pizza in New Orleans. I travel a lot so maybe this is 4 or 5 stars for NOLA but overall isn't all that great. Maybe we'll try it again and give them another chance to be a little kinder to their dough.