Legendary coal-oven pizza with thin, delicious crusts. A true classic NY slice, often hailed as the best.
This is a legendary New York pizzeria, famous for its authentic coal-oven pizza. Customers consistently praise the thin, delicious crust and classic New York slices, often calling it the 'GOAT' or among the best in the city. It's recognized for its historical significance, being a favorite of Frank Sinatra and an early pioneer of the pizza slice. While some mention a "dumpy" appearance, the overwhelming sentiment is about the exceptional quality of the pizza itself.
Specializes in classic New York-style pizza, particularly coal-oven varieties. Customers rave about the thin, delicious crusts and consistently recommend it as one of the best in the city. There are no noted dishes to avoid.
"Coal-oven pizza and thin crust slices are highly recommended, celebrated for their delicious flavor and classic New York style."
Overwhelmingly positive, with customers consistently praising the quality of the pizza.
Important Note
One comment mentions the original location as appearing 'dumpy'.
"In response to a mention of V&T's, this commenter stated that Patsy's (old school) and Sottocasa are tolerably good but not special, recommending Mama Too for a slice instead."
Neutral"Patsy's was mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter's favorite slice shop in the city is Patsy's, although they don't visit that neighborhood as frequently anymore."
Positive"Patsy's is praised for its amazing coal-fired pies, with a preference for them being cooked slightly well done."
Positive"Patsy's was listed among several restaurant recommendations in Harlem."
Neutral"Patsy's was stated as the best option with no other place being comparable."
Positive"Patsy's is highly recommended for its quality, and the commenter also suggested Sal and Carmine and Mama's Too as worthwhile alternatives located just south of Harlem."
Positive"A commenter recommended Patsy's."
Neutral"A commenter simply mentioned Patsy's as a recommendation for pizza in Harlem."
Neutral"Patsy's in Harlem is recommended as a great first-time pizza pie experience for its quality and ease of getting a table."
Positive"The original Patsy's is praised as great despite being 'dumpy' and not getting much attention due to its location, noting its long history and proximity to LaGuardia."
Positive"Patsy's Pizzeria in Harlem is mentioned as a traditionally New York spot for pizza."
Neutral"A user recommends Patsy's in East Harlem for its great slice of pizza, contrasting it with trendy, TikTok-hyped spots."
Positive"Patsy's Pizza in Harlem is recommended as a nice place."
Positive"Patsy's Pizzeria is recognized as an 'old school titan' among New York's best pizzerias."
Positive"The user recommends Patsy 's in East Harlem."
Positive"The user loves Patsys, noting the Park Slope location is a nostalgic spot, and wonders about its affiliation with the original."
Positive"The user simply recommends Patsys."
Positive"The user recommends Patsy's, specifically the one in East Harlem."
Positive"Agrees that Original Patsy's is pretty good, clarifying that it falls entirely into the Italian-American category rather than 'original Italian'."
Positive"Recommends Original Patsy's located in East Harlem."
Positive"A commenter mentions Patsy's Pizzeria in East Harlem as historically significant for being one of, if not the first, pizza slice shops in NYC."
Neutral"OP (cy_ko8) listed Patsy's in East Harlem as another of their favorite spots, mentioning it in the context of their past residences and fondness for Italian food."
Positive"Mentions the original Patsy's Pizzeria has coal oven pizza by the slice, but might be too far from the route."
Neutral"Recommends Patsy's Pizzeria on 1st Ave/E 117th St for its tasty coal oven fired pizzas. Notes that the sit-down restaurant is adjacent to their takeout window."
Positive"User describes Patsy's as a great spot, recalling having a slice there during a walk through Harlem and noting its fame as Frank Sinatra's favorite."
Positive"User mentions having been to Patsy's with friends and wants to go back."
Positive"User recommends Patsy's in Harlem."
Positive"A commenter recommended Patsy's in Harlem, adding that the sit-down versions on the East Side are fine too."
Positive"Recommends Patsy's for pizza in Harlem."
Positive"Recommends Patsy's in Harlem for Manhattan pizza."
Positive"Recommends Patsy's in East Harlem for Manhattan pizza."
Positive"Recommends Patsy's as a favorite for Manhattan pizza."
Positive"Confirms the only Patsy's worth going to (East 118th) does slices."
Positive"Confirms Patsy's does slices from the takeout window (likely referring to East Harlem)."
Positive"Suggests the original list is missing the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), Patsy's."
Positive"Lists Patsy's Harlem as one of the best pizza places based on compiling info from many sites."
Positive"Clarifies that the 'real' Patsy's in East Harlem does amazing, super thin classic NY slices, distinguishing it from other Patsy's locations that only do whole pies."
Positive"patsy is essy to crush a pie by yourself- its very thin and delicious."
Positive"Patsy’s in Harlem on 116th sells by the slice."
Neutral"This commenter declares Patsy's on 116th (likely meaning 118th/1st Ave location) the best thin slice pizza."
Positive"Surprised it wasn't mentioned, this user champions the original Patsy's on 118th and 1st for its coal oven pizza."
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