Pizza connoisseurs seeking the best slices in the Big Apple need look no further. Top chefs who call New York City home shared their top picks for the must-visit pizzerias the city has to offer.

Dan Silverman, F&W Best New Chef of 1997, champions Mama’s Too, famous for their square Sicilian-style pies. Silverman particularly enjoys the pepperoni and the cacio e pepe variety, which is a spin on a classic Roman pasta recipe.

Getting a table at Lucali in the Carroll Gardens area of Brooklyn may be challenging. However, Rocco DiSpirito, F&W Best New Chef of 1999, assures that the thin and crisply charred pies are worth the wait. Patrons can either order pizza or calzones, both of which are expertly rolled out using a wine bottle as a roll.

Luigi’s, located in Park Slope, comes highly recommended by 2022 F&W Best New Chef Calvin Eng. This pizza shop, established in 1973 and now under the management of Luigi Lanzo’s son Giovanni, specializes in traditional New York-style pizza. The plain cheese slice, in all its simple brilliance, is the star of the show, boasting a perfectly balanced tomato sauce.

L’Industrie, a pizzeria that offers a blend of Italy and New York City's pizza-making tradition, is favored by 2015 F&W Best New Chef Bryce Shuman. With locations in Williamsburg and the West Village, this standing pizzeria, known for its innovative topping combinations, has been a beloved spot since 2017.

Caroline Schiff, also a 2022 F&W Best New Chef, shows preference for the simple goodness of a New York-style slice from F&F in Carroll Gardens. Schiff swears by their traditional, plain cheese slice, elevated by the uncompromising quality of their ingredients.

Jonathan Benno, F&W Best New Chef of 2006, commends fellow chef Wylie Dufresne's unique approach to pizza, noting the vibrant and unexpected toppings. Daniel Boulud, named F&W Best New Chef way back in 1988, also speaks highly of the creative pizza concoctions at a place called Stretch, comparing their crust to a yummy focaccia.

Trigg Brown, a 2020 F&W Best New Chef, appreciates the long-fermented, soft dough that Ops, a restaurant originating in Bushwick, faithfully crafts into the finest Neapolitan-style pizzas. A second endorsement comes from 2025 F&W Best New Chef Telly Justice, who also applauds their remarkable wine list.

Anita Lo, F&W Best New Chef in 2001, gushes over Joe’s Pizza-known for its classic, foldable New York-style slice. With multiple locations scattered across Manhattan and Brooklyn, Joe’s Pizza serves as a go-to late-night spot for pizza enthusiasts.

Despite generally disliking pizza, 2016 F&W Best New Chef Fabian von Hauske commends Lower East Side institution Grand Street Pizza. Known for its original cheese pie, the place also impresses as a pub, complete with a full beverage list.

Una Pizza Napoletana in the Lower East Side earns admiration from several top New York chefs for its legendary Neapolitan-style pizza. The place has even been deemed the best pizzeria in the world by 50 Top Pizza.

Finally, Patsy's, one of the remaining coal-fired pizzerias, began its journey in 1933 and continues to impress with its thin-crust pizzas richly flavored by a high-temperature cooking process. This Harlem gem receives the stamp of approval from 1998 F&W Best New Chef Laurent Tourondel, who appreciates the simplicity of their tomato and cheese offering.

For pizza lovers everywhere, these 11 spots offer the very best slice of New York City.