East Village Pizza — Best in Manhattan Since 1997
Quick Facts
Order | Online via Grubhub or call (212) 529-4545 |
Press | New York Times · NBC · GMA · Fox News · NY Post · Time Out |
Reviews | 2,000+ on Google |
Dietary options | Gluten-free 12" pizzas · vegetarian · halal options |
Specialties | NYC's original heart-shaped pizza · double-stacked pizza · 72-hour cold-fermented dough |
Whole pies from | $25 |
Hours | Sun–Thu: 11am–3am · Fri–Sat: 11am–5am |
Slice from | $4.99 |
Founded | 1997 |
Owner | Frank Kabatas |
Address | 145 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003 |
Phone | (212) 529-4545 |
Frank Kabatas — Owner of East Village Pizza Since 2003
East Village Pizza has been at 145 1st Avenue since 1997. Frank Kabatas has owned it since 2003, after working his way up from delivery driver.
I’ve been at 145 1st Avenue since 1997, making classic New York–style pizza right here in Manhattan. This is where I learned the craft, perfected the dough, and built East Village Pizza into one of the most recognized pizza spots in NYC.
For over 25 years, we’ve focused on what matters: fresh ingredients, a crispy crust, and real New York flavor. Our dough is proofed for 72 hours, and every slice is made with the same care and consistency that keeps customers coming back.
With over 2 million followers on Instagram and recognition across NYC, East Village Pizza continues to be a go-to destination for anyone looking for the best pizza in Manhattan.
Still here. Still making it better.
NYC Pizza Made the Same Way Since 1997
Frank has been at 145 1st Avenue since 1997. The dough recipe hasn't changed. The oven hasn't changed. The Baker's Pride gas deck oven from 2003 still runs every service. No more than three toppings per pie — enough to keep the crust right. That's the whole thing.
Real Ingredients, No Shortcuts
The dough cold-ferments for 72 hours before it goes near the oven. The sauce is simple. The mozzarella is fresh. Nothing here comes from a bag or a freezer. That's why slices taste different at 11am and at 4am — they don't.
What Is New York–Style Pizza?
New York–style pizza is a thin-crust pie cooked at high temperatures in a deck oven, sliced into wide triangular slices that are flexible enough to fold lengthwise. The crust is crisp at the edge and chewy near the center. It's defined by hand-tossed dough, a simple tomato sauce, and low-moisture mozzarella — the slice you eat walking down the street, folded in half.
At East Village Pizza, we make ours the same way we have since 1997. See our menu.
Why East Village Pizza
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Same recipe since 1997 — hand-tossed dough, cold-fermented for 72 hours
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Open later than 95% of Manhattan pizzerias — until 3am every night, 5am Fri–Sat
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NYC's original heart-shaped pizza — making them since 1999
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The signature double-stacked pizza — two full 18" pies, baked stacked
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2,000+ Google reviews
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Featured in 30+ press outlets including NYT, NBC, GMA, Fox News, NY Post, Time Out
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Slices from $4.99 — full pies from $25
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Pickup, delivery, and large orders for groups & catering
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Gluten-free 12" pizza — full menu available, not just one option
Our Most Popular Pizzas
From classic cheese slices, heart shaped pizza to specialty pizzas, every pie is made fresh with quality ingredients and baked to perfection.
NYC's Original Double-Stacked Pizza
Two full 18-inch pies, baked stacked — one on top of the other. The double-stacked pizza is an East Village Pizza original. We started making them when customers wanted more, and they've been a fixture ever since. Available whole only. Order online or call ahead for large orders.
A Top-Rated Pizza Spot in Manhattan
With over 2,000+ Google reviews and decades of experience, East Village Pizza is a favorite for locals and visitors looking for authentic NYC pizza. Located near Washington Square Park, Astor Place, and Union Square, we’re known for crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and classic New York flavor.
Landmark / Neighborhood | Walking Time |
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Lower East Side | 10 minutes |
Bowery | 8 minutes |
Union Square | 12 minutes |
NYU Bobst Library | 10 minutes |
Washington Square Park | 9 minutes |
Tompkins Square Park | 6 minutes |
Cooper Union | 5 minutes |
St. Marks Place | 3 minutes |
Astor Place subway (6 train) | 4 minutes |
We deliver across East Village, Lower East Side, Alphabet City, NoHo, SoHo, Gramercy, Stuyvesant Town, Union Square, NYU campus, and Washington Square Park.
Late-Night Pizza in Manhattan
The East Village doesn't sleep, and neither do we. We're open until 3am Sunday through Thursday and 5am Friday and Saturday — one of the only pizzerias in Manhattan still slinging fresh slices when the bars let out.
Best for: post-show slices after Comedy Cellar, late-night runs from Webster Hall, after-bar at McSorley's, NYU dorm orders, post-club Saturdays, and anyone who's been told the kitchen at every other place just closed.
Fresh dough. Real sauce. No shortcuts. Same pizza at 4am as at lunch.
Looking for the Best Pizza in Manhattan?
Whether you're searching for pizza near you, late-night pizza in NYC, gluten-free pizza in Manhattan, or the best pizza in the East Village — East Village Pizza has been the answer since 1997. Located at 145 1st Avenue, we serve the East Village, Lower East Side, Alphabet City, NoHo, SoHo, Gramercy, Union Square, and NYU campus. Slices from $4.99. Open until 5am on weekends. Order online or call (212) 529-4545.
Pizza Delivery, Pickup & Catering in East Village
Order online through Grubhub for delivery or pickup. For catering, call (212) 529-4545.
Made Fresh Daily — 72-Hour Cold-Fermented Dough
I make it in-house every day. Seventy-two hours before it goes near the oven. That’s how long it takes to be right.
Late-Night Pizza in NYC — Open Until 5am on Weekends
Sunday through Thursday, 3AM. Friday and Saturday, 5AM. Same pizza whatever time you get here.
Best For…
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Late-night cravings — open until 5am on weekends
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Group orders & parties — 18" pies, double-stacked pizzas, calzones for 2–8 people
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Valentine's Day — NYC's original heart-shaped pizza since 1999
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NYU students — 10-minute walk from Bobst Library, slices from $4.99
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Gluten-free diners — full 12" gluten-free pizza menu
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Catering & office orders — call (212) 529-4545 for large orders
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First-timers in NYC — featured in The New York Times and Time Out as a real Manhattan slice spot
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Post-show & post-bar slices — minutes from Comedy Cellar, Webster Hall, Bowery Ballroom
Explore More
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View Our Full Menu — slices, whole pies, calzones, gluten-free
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Heart-Shaped Pizza in NYC — NYC's original since 1999
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Pizza in Manhattan — delivery, late-night, locations near you
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Press & Features — see our coverage in NYT, NBC, GMA & more
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Visit Us — directions, hours, contact
Visit Us in Manhattan
East Village Pizza is located at 145 1st Ave in East Village, Manhattan. Whether you’re nearby or visiting NYC, stop in for one of the best pizza experiences in the city.