Best of Metromix New York 2011Pizza
Before you start pelting us with San Marzano tomatoes, hear us out: Nope, you won't find Di Fara, Totonno's or Lombardi's on this list. They're institutions. They're untouchable. On this list, though, you will find what we believe are the best of the New Wave of artisanal pizzerias. Neapolitan. Silician. Grandma style. However you slice it, these spots are tops.
And the winner is…
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11222Neighborhood: Greenpoint
A Jersey pizzaiolo is behind this Greenpoint temple for the margarita- and sopressata-obsessed. It's a perfect spot for worship.
Nominees
Franny's
295 Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
A husband-and-wife team are at the forefront of the artisanal-pizza movement with Franny's wood-oven beauties.
Motorino
349 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10003Neighborhood: East Village
Una Pizza Napoletana may have closed, but this worthy successor in its space keeps that artisanal spirit alive. As well as the epic wait!
Roberta's Pizza
261 Moore St.
Brooklyn, NY 11206Neighborhood: Bushwick
Fire-engine-red brick oven churns out superb pies with equally crowd-pleasing names—think Axl Rosenberg and Cheeses Christ.
Veloce Pizzeria
103 First Ave.
New York, NY 10003Neighborhood: East Village
Potatoes in the crust? That's the secret to the hefty, Sicilian-y and altogether yummy slices here, from margherita to porchetta.
Last year's winner
Veloce Pizzeria
103 First Ave.
New York, NY 10003Neighborhood: East Village
Potatoes in the crust? That's the secret to Sara Jenkins' hefty, Sicilian-y and altogether yummy slices, from margherita to her trademark porchetta.
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