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Where to find the best kosher pizza in NYC
Let’s make one thing clear: we’re very picky about pizza. Though many consider it a simple food, a proper pie demands real care and attention. The crust should be thin and lightly charred, with a texture that feels airy rather than heavy. Tomato sauce matters, too—American tomatoes skew sweeter than their Italian counterparts, which means salt levels need to be dialed in just right. And not all kosher cheeses are created equal: slap any old mozzarella on a Margherita and you’ll end up with something flat and forgettable. One more thing, while we’re here: not everything is a topping. Pineapple, for example, most certainly is not.
Which is all to say: our list of the best kosher pizza in NYC is highly selective. Unlike our roundups of the best kosher restaurants in NYC or the best kosher bakeries in Brooklyn, vibe doesn’t carry much weight here. This list is all about flavor.
As with those other guides, this isn’t a ranking so much as an exhaustive to-do list—think of it as your ultimate kosher pizza crawl map.
Without further ado, here are the best spots to eat kosher pizza around NYC.
Making proper pizza is an art that takes patience and obsessive attention to detail, even when you’ve mastered it. That meticulousness is exactly what makes Abaita one of the standout kosher restaurants in NYC… and definitely one of the best spots to snag a pizza.
The Margherita here is borderline perfect and deserves to be your first order every time. For something a bit more adventurous, try the artichoke pie made with Bechamel and the creamed spinach option with pecorino. 145 E 49th Street
Yes, Bravo is technically a chain, but don’t let that scare you. In its certified kosher incarnation in midtown Manhattan, this place does classic New York pizza very, very well. Traditional slices are definitely the stars here as more off-beat creations occasionally wander into “market test” territory and can certainly be skipped. Basically, Bravo is where you want to go for a kosher New York-style pizza that’s truly satisfying. 378 5th Avenue
What Bravo does for the midtown Manhattan crowd, Saba’s does for folks uptown. A no-frills pizzeria boasting two locations—one on the Upper West Side and the other on the Upper East Side—Saba’s is your classic neighborhood joint that sells by the slice or pie. Although we’re always partial to the culinary classics, we must admit that Saba’s “ultra thin crust” bar pies are delicious. 1217 Lexington Avenue; 403 Amsterdam Avenue
The relatively new Ama La Vita in Chelsea leans more café than full-on pizzeria, but don’t let that fool you: the personal pies are a great lunch option. One thing to know: the Margherita on the menu comes with chunks of fresh mozzarella over a bed of tomato sauce with a touch of basil, and it’s seriously delicious. If you’re looking for a more traditional New York-style experience, their “NY-style” pie is closer to the classic Margherita you know and love. 121 West 19th Street
Biarritz is the new player on the scene out in Crown Heights: a pizza and wine spot that feels a bit more elevated than your typical slice joint. It occupies the former Basil space and brings a grown-up twist to kosher dairy pizza and Italian-inspired fare.
The menu isn’t huge, but what they do offer is worth your attention: pizzas with thoughtfully chosen toppings and quality ingredients that aim to be more than just “good for kosher pizza.” Pair your pie with a glass of wine (this is also a wine bar) and you’ve got yourself a legit night out. 268 Kingston Avenue
Even Barstool’s Dave Portnoy—a New York pizza guru—gave Focaccia Pizza in Brooklyn his stamp of approval back in 2023, when he visited the eatery and gave it a solid 7.7 out of 10. The long‑running kosher pizzeria on Avenue M brings authentic brick-oven pies and a variety of styles built on a properly thin crust.
