UEast pizza perfection w/ amazing sauce & cheese. An awesome exception to the usual tourist traps.
Mimi's Pizza is a neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, often lauded for its exceptional pizza. It's described as a place that offers 'perfection' and is an 'awesome exception' to the typical tourist traps. The restaurant is recognized for its delicious sauce and cheese, with a crust that's above average, making it a highly recommended spot for a classic New York slice.
Mimi's Pizza is celebrated for its classic New York-style pizza, with specific mentions of its excellent sauce and cheese. The Denzo Pepperoni slice and Sicilian slice are highlighted as standout options. While generally receiving high praise, one review noted it was good for a quick bite but not 'life-changing'.
"The Denzo Pepperoni slice and the Sicilian slice are specifically recommended, with the pizza in general praised for its sauce and cheese."
Customers consistently praise Mimi's Pizza, particularly highlighting its delicious sauce and cheese and overall quality. It's frequently recommended as a top-tier pizza option in the neighborhood, often described as a local favorite.
Important Note
One reviewer felt the pizza was good for a quick bite but not 'life-changing' or a 'destination pie'.
"Following a mention of Mimi's, the commenter expressed hope for their other dishes based on the fact that they make their own pizza dough."
Positive"Mimi's on East 86th is mentioned, specifically noting that the commenter's wife orders Eggplant Parm from its UWS location. The comment also mentions that Mimi's makes their own pizza dough, though the eggplant was not specifically asked about."
Positive"This commenter suggested Mimi's as a good alternative to Lucia, noting its proximity to Lucia."
Neutral"Mimi's is mentioned as a decent option for pizza. This is in comparison to other pizza recommendations like Village Square and Lucia."
Neutral"Mimi's Pizza on 3rd Ave and 86th street is suggested as the best option for a New York slice near the Met. It is also described as decent."
Positive"This commenter expresses surprise at the idea of having recently eaten pizza too often to consider Mimi's Pizza, given the context of fasting."
Neutral"The original poster acknowledges the recommendation for Mimi's Pizza but has recently eaten pizza and is hesitant to have it again."
Neutral"Mimi's Pizza is recommended for its solid Sicilian slice and is located at 3rd and 86th."
Positive"This commenter stated Mimi's on the Upper East Side would likely be their choice for a final meal."
Positive"The author found Mimi's Pizza to be an enjoyable experience and good for a quick bite, but not 'life-changing' or a 'destination pie'."
Neutral"Possibly the best slice on the UES with excellent sauce and cheese. While the crust isn't as impressive as Joe's or Patsy's, it's still above average."
Positive"Mentions that Mimi's is a 13-minute walk from the Guggenheim, implying it's a viable option."
Neutral"Suggests Mimis as a good pizza option."
Positive"Recommends Mimi's pizza as an option near the Guggenheim."
Positive"A former resident shouted out Mimi ’s on Broadway & 88th as one of their great local slice places from the past."
Positive"A commenter praised Mimi's as an 'awesome exception' to the often 'trashy tourist traps' found on busy streets like 86th."
Positive"A commenter declared Mimi's on the Upper East Side as 'perfection'."
Positive"On Upper East, I’m partial to Mimi’s."
Positive"This user lists Mimi's on the UES as one of their favorite pizza places that isn't often mentioned."
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