Patsy's Pizza
(212) 534-9783
2287 1st Ave
(at Between 117th Street and 118th Street)
New York,
NY
10035
40.7971
-73.9349
Neighborhoods: Uptown, East Harlem (El Barrio)
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The Scene
Patsy's has been open since 1932, and its coal-fired pizza oven was among New York's first. But the East Harlem pizzeria now feels woefully neglected, and eating in the decor-less dining room can be a depressing experience. Fortunately, Patsy's pizza is one of the few great pies available by the slice, so quick takeout is an option.
The Food
Patsy's crust is more in the light and crunchy than dark and sooty vein. The tomato sauce is fresh and vibrant and the toppings are top-notch. Mozzarella is reasonably fresh and distributed across the surface of the pie, a la John's. And at $1.50 a slice, it's one of the best values around.
User Reviews
rkrueger1
June 15, 2009
You know that feeling when you walk into history and you get it everytime you visit the original Patsy's on 116th and 1st Ave. The smells, Fank Sinatra playing on the stereo, and the old world charm that has been replaced by fast food pizza. This is an old world pizzaria like I remember from a kid. And, with pizzas starting at $11.00, it's no wonder the place continues to pack them in.
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pwilliams
May 29, 2009
I have been going to Patsy's for years and my kids would rather that I schlep to East Harlem to pick up the pizza than ordering from any of the great delivery joints we have around us. My kids are NYC pizza snobs so their demand is probably a good testament to Patsy's tasting pretty darn good. Their other favorite is John's Brick Oven in Greenwhich Village. If you don't like thin crust, brick oven pizza, you won't like Patsy's or John's.
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glamourdomme
February 02, 2009
I regularly eat, and have eaten at Patsy's for over 15 years and have NEVER once had a rude staff or wrong order experience. That's because unlike the disgusting & growing population of "barbarians" invading the neighborhood, I have manners. Understand that you get what you give. If you have a "stink" attitude, you will be treated appropriately. Understand that you don't go into someone else's place and decide that you will dictate how things will be AND have an attitude of entitlement, dismissal, and all of the things that make people hate you, and expect to be treated with anything other than what you deserve - rudeness. Because I know that you should always be polite to the wait staff, I am treated with respect, I receive perks, and the chef takes a little extra time to prepare my table's meals. I am treated this way at EVERY restaurant I patronize. I highly recommend Patsy's for civil people to enjoy a little bit of family-style cooking and atmosphere.
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Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Cheap Eats, Historic Setting
