((4.5 stars)) haven't been here in a minute since this place changed names, and the pizza is just as good or i daresay better. Cello's Pizza has a retro-ish classic pizzeria feel and ambiance--subway tiled floors, soft lighting, pizza place palette of decades passed, and chill vibes. there's a good amount of seating for a small space as i thought it was was way smaller but, it actually has several different tables options and the place doesn't feel cramped. there are a variety of pizza pies and slices on display to choose from. ordered a plain cheese slice to go, and by chance i got one from a fresh pie that just came out of the oven. the plain cheese slices are finished with shredded parmesan and basil...which is always a nice touch. Cello's homage to the classic NYC slice is a thinnish crust pizza that has a crispy bottom and crust with some give and chew (not crackery). the sauce is saucy--very tomatoey but not sweet. since, i got a slice from a fresh pie...the sauce felt like it was laid thicker versus a reheated slice where the sauce would have felt flatter. the mozzarella was think blanket was melty smooth richness (not too much and not too little). the slice didn't need to be folded since it held firm, but I folded it out of habit for a quick winter walk 'n' eat and hit the spot. the pizza is very much quality and it shows in the lightness of the crust to the balance in the sauce. though tbh i like a little less sauce on my slices but again it was a slice from a fresh pie which contributed to its being more saucy than a reheated one. the service at Cello's is pleasant and quick. definitely order from the cashier not the counter guy as counter guy when i was there told me there were no plain slices coming out but when I went to the cashier...she told me one was just coming out. lol. anyway, Cello's is parked on a busy block of St. Marks but it never feels overly busy and that works for me! read more

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I've been to Cello's a few times and every time I leave thinking, I don't know what I'm not experiencing that everyone else is raving about?! I appreciate the thin crust , but somehow even the simplest topping of a plain cheese slice, gets lost. I've also had their vodka and pepperoni... and I know I will try it again, I want to like it more! Don't get me wrong, it's not bad... I just need more. read more

Pretty chill vibe in the place with a little bit of seating. It took a second for the guys to ask if we wanted to order but I shared the burrata slice and the margherita slice. The margherita was my favorite and really flavorful while the burrata on the burrata slice was kind of cold still and taste-wise missed the mark a bit! The crust was decent and had a good light crisp to it read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Burrata and margherita slices - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Tried the vodka pepperoni and vodka jalapeño slices. Both were delicious, and service was friendly. Will be back! read more

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What magic is woven to make such a tasty pizza crust in the Big Apple? Thin and crisp are not the only descriptions here as the crunchy cracker like crust shatters in the mouth and is pure nirvana. Umami rich pepperoni and onion confit made this pizza stellar. This evening there was a party at Cello's and I was happy to be invited. Everything offered was to be paid for and I was glad that Rory (who works at Cello's) offered to split the Pepspresso pizza with me. This made it much more reasonable for me. Plus I would not have been able to eat a whole pie no matter how thin it is. Nevertheless, I ate three pieces! Three? Why? Because it was off the hook divine. I brought two home with me. Cellos was filled with customers all sitting and enjoying their food. Thank you to Team Cello's. read more

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One of my favorite slices we got in NYC! After a long day pizza crawling around the city we decided Cello's would have to wait until another day, but I'm so happy we still managed to make it in. We ordered a burrata and vodka slice to share, and while both were damn good, it was the vodka slice that stole the show. Easily the best vodka sauce we tried on our pizza tour. Both slices came topped with freshly grated parm, olive oil, and basil, all touches that added to how great these slices were. The crust here was also pretty perfect, held its shape and was super crispy. We came in on a Tuesday afternoon and the place was empty, a nice switch up from the longer lines we had at other places over the weekend. They had a decent amount of seating so we were able to grab a seat and enjoy or slices sitting down. Service was friendly and slices came out quickly. Definitely a good spot to go if you want some solid NY style pizza. read more

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Came in for a quick bite before lunch and we had to stop ourselves from getting too full! The Burrata slice was my favorite - super crispy and slightly acidic from the tomato sauce. The Vodka was indulgent and everything you can imagine on a nostalgic cheesy slice. The Pepperoni & Jalapeño was more honey forward, but I enjoyed this crust the most - chewy and airy. read more

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I had a great quick bite at Cello's Pizzeria while walking my way around Manhattan recently. The shop is low-key, but has a welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and really tasty slices. I ordered a marinara slice and a pepperoni + jalapeño slice, along with a cold Peroni beer. The slices were crisp but not burnt, had zero flop, and the sauce was bursting with flavor. Toppings were good on the topping slice, too. Overall the meal was quick, warm, super tasty, and satiating. I recommend checking this spot out if you're hanging out in the East Village and are hankering for some great pizza. Or even if you just want a drink--they've got a pretty good selection to choose from. read more

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Great slice shop! I got their jalapeño & pepperoni slice and it was fantastic - everything was so fresh & the sauce was really flavorful. I really like how crispy their crust is too. Shop is on the smaller side with only a couple seats. read more

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Good for the area, but not a top tier slice in the city (don't think anyone calls them that, but just in case people you know oversell it). Compared to some of the smaller slice shops in the city, there's a good amount of seating inside, and they're open reasonably late if you don't want to walk over to Joe's. For that, it's a good option. They do occasionally overcook your slices, turning the crust into crackers, but the pizza itself is still true to a NYC slice texture. It isn't super memorable or differentiated, but it's still one of the better slices in the neighborhood. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent dough and crust: crispy, light, airy and delicious. Best two slices here are definitely the tomato and burrata slices. You can tell the sauce is well balanced not too tart or acidic. Whether you have it plain or add the burrata you're in for a treat. Second time here and can say there's definitely consistency here. Happened to run into one of the owners (Stephen) while I was here on my second visit. He was engaging with the customers and proud of his product. In my ear hustling I overheard him sharing his story and how he got into the pizza business. Definitely in my rotation of top pizzas in NY. This place has a steady stream of people in on a Saturday evening. In a city with many options - I would definitely keep this on rotation as a place to keep coming back to. Apparently the owner is in the donut business too - Dough read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Tomato Burrata slice - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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While the margarita is pretty tasty there is far better pizza around. Also, the red head, bearded counter guy could not be more rude! I mean dude you are making pizza - life should not be that miserable- try and crack a smile. This guy needs a serious attitude adjustment. read more

Tl;dr review- Burrata is much better than the plain. Crust is a bit burnt for my liking. Cheese a bit saltier than most. Slices are nice and thin with a bright tomato sauce. I went pretty recently to this crowded slice shop and got two slices which was $10.89 or so after tax including one of their specialties which is expected a bit for a more modern slice spit. They have adequate enough seating inside and hey it's St Mark's so there's close enough spots you can munch by if not. The two slices I ordered were the burrata and the plain where the former is a tomato pie (with the only cheese being said burrata) and the later is a more standard NYC slice outside of the extra grated cheese on top (I presume pecorino) where the burrata was much better. The first I had was the Plain which as said had some grated cheese added post order. My biggest issue with the slice as said above was the bottom crust which was a bit burnt for my liking which has a good crunch but leaves a bitter aftertaste. This is even in comparison to L'Industrie or other more modern spots. This left the remaining crust at the top of the pizza not that pleasant to munch on. The grated cheese combined with the cheese on top was a bit salty but not too much compared to some other spots. The highlight is the tomato sauce which is bright and acidic and pairs with the crust. It was an alright plain slice but there's much better. Better is the burrata which they add some olive oil which was I believe 50 cents more. The lack of other cheese on top as noted was a good thing as it was less salty now and highlighted the good tomato sauce. The burrata was also good quality being nice and creamy. The combo of both meant I could ignore the crust here a bit more as the tomato sauce and burrata flavor kind of fit with it. This was in short not the best burrata slice I've had (due to the crust mostly) but it was up there. This was in short miles better than the plain and worth the price point. The plain gets a 3 at best and the burrata gets a 4. For the price point, I'll round down as there's cheaper places with better larger slices and I just really disliked the crust too much to likely stop in again. read more

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I was walking through the neighborhood and stopped in to try a slice. I got my slice, took a bite, and just inhaled the entire pizza. So legit and so good. Lots of seating available especially on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Very good slice of pizza in East village! Cello's is a medium-sized pizzeria good for take-outs or dining in. Slices start at $4 each for plain, which isn't the cheapest but pretty standard nowadays (for a decent slice at least). The cheese slices come with fresh Parmesan that's a bit crunchy and contrasts the soft cheese nicely. There is ample sauce with solid taste. The dough was crispy and would say the crust is thin-medium-sized and also quite crunchy. There is a bit of basil (one really) per slice which I guess is a decent attempt. It was hot but not so hot you'd need to wait to cool and ready to eat almost immediately. The staff were quite fast serving slices in minutes even with having multiple orders. Overall one of my favorite Manhattan slices and will definitely return! read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The crust was kinda burnt for my liking. I also didn't really like the burrata, I should've gotten another type of pizza. Would probably be 4 stars if I chose a non-burrata pizza. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

This is definitely the best slice in the East Village. After many months of lamenting at the lack of decent pizza in the area, I'm thrilled to have finally found/tried this place read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I found my new favorite pizza spot on St. Marks - Cello's has some of the best pizza slices in NYC in my opinion. My friend was running late so I popped into Cello's after a quick google search and ordered the Vodka Jalapeno slice ($5.44). The crust has the perfect ratio of thin dough throughout and a nice, perfectly burnt char to the crispy edges. After they heat up your slice they sprinkle some thinly shredded cheese on top which was a nice addition. Loved everything about this slice and can't wait to come back! read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Vodka Jalapeño slice ($5.44) - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Cello's Pizza is on St. Mark's in the East Village. In a sea of every NY instagram viral food of the moment this pizza really stands out. I tried the Plain Cheese Pizza. What is different here? Well this better than your average NY plain slice. You can see the basil leaves and the Grana Padano microplaned after the bake in the photos. Worth a stop if you're in need of pizza in the East Village! read more

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Great pizza. Quick service. Had the classic cheese which hit the spot. Perfectly stable crust. Also tried the burrata.-- very good! The sauce is delish so the cheese to sauce ratio was perfect. Def recommend!! read more

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As a vegetarian, it felt so special to have some of my fave toppings available to customize a ny slice! You can't get that just anywhere. Crust was perfectly crunchy and the place was bustling with good energy. And shoutout Erasmo for great service!!! Also better than L'Industrie lol read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Tomato Burrata Pie with Jalapeños, Hot Honey, and Chilli Oil :) - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The service was nice. Cool interior. The pizza was bomb asf. Better than Le'instrrdie in my opinion. Jalapeño pepperoni was really good. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

There was no line when I went around late noon. There are seating and tables in the inside for you to sit and enjoy your pizza. I got the pepperoni and jalapeño slice. It was flavorful without having to add anything else and it has a great crunch throughout the whole slice. However, I thought it was a little too burnt on the edges and crust. I would definitely recommend this place for good pizza with a seating area! read more

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We are on a mission to try all of New Yorks top pizza places. Just checked out L'industrie (review posted). Cello's was highly recommended and lived up to the hype. The only reason I gave 4 stars not 5 was because joes still stands at my number one (and of course lucali). We tried the plain, vodka, and pepperoni. By far the pepperoni was our fav, surprisingly then vodka, then plain. It was delicious but honestly tasted slightly reheated. Also too much crust for my liking. If I was in the area I would definitely be back. Also funny anecdote, nothing to do with cellos, but I got a canned Diet Coke and let me tell you I am pretty sure that was cherry cola in the wrong packaging read more

Cello's pizza was great! We had a few late night slices and closed the place down. They seem to have a nice variety of options. Rating this a 4/5 because it is good and I would return but it didn't blow me out of the water. It's convenient for late night and is delicious. read more

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I'd heard great things about Cello's so I was pretty excited to give it a go on a night that I felt a fierce craving for pizza. Not sure if it's always like this or if it was just me, but my pizza crust was over cooked and was basically a stale piece of bread. I love a good char but it was burnt all over and tasted so bitter. I would've given it 1 star, but the tomato sauce and the burrata were really good. With a proper crust, the pizza would've been good enough to rival L'Industrie but unfortunately the crust didn't do it for me. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious! I ordered the vodka pizza, and it tasted great. The service was fast and efficient. The ambiance wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad by any means. Solid solid slice. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Vodka Pie - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Cellos is without a doubt among the top pizzerias in the city. The food is superb. The staff is friendly. And the vibe is cool. Try a vodka slice or the margarita pizza. Or, treat yourself to the chicken cutlet parmesan with burrata cheese hero and visit culinary heaven. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to stop in for an evening snack and hopped in line, maybe a 20 minute wait. Ordered 2 slices vodka and pepperoni with mushroom. The pepperoni and mushroom slice was fantastic, but the vodka slice was definitely overdone. Burned on the crust and undercarriage, not palatable at all. The vodka pie should have been tossed out, but it was served to patrons anyway. Dropping my rating lower for the indifference for quality. I didn't have energy at the end of the day to wait for another vodka slice and decided to cut my losses. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Burned slice of vodka and a slice of pepperoni and mushroom. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The best pizza I've had in New York so far. Around 8 PM on a Friday there was no line. Not a lot of seating, but people tend to just eat their slices pretty fast and move on. They do have a little outside part area. That's really cute for nice days. Not really a place for takeout of slices only unless you wanna carry a slice between two plates. Of course take out of a whole pie has boxes really reasonably priced at around five dollars a slice. Have to get the burrata. It's so good. read more

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Solid pizza place without the long lines of place like l'industry. Very tasty and fulfilling. Nice amount of seating and an outside patio. Recommend if you're in the east village. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Plain, Tomato Burrata, Pepperoni Sausage, and Vodka slices - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

My third time back, they are the only by-the-slice pizzeria I've ever found with high quality ingredients. Great sauce, great crust, very fresh cheese. Personally, I prefer the traditional sauce over the vodka sauce, but I rarely like vodka sauce. read more

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In a city full of pizza options, this is a solid choice. The pepperoni jalapeño is the best one - definitely recommend. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Two plain slices and two pepperoni jalapeño slices - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The vodka sauce pizza was incredible. Crust was nice and thin and also had really good char flavor. The vodka sauce was really good and not too salty or greasy. Would definitely say this is real deal new York pizza and there's no line. read more

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Everything you'd want in a New York slice shop. Perfect ratio of sauce/cheese/bread. These guys have it down to a T. Basil on the plain slice and fresh grated cheese are nice touches Some of the best pizza you can get in NYC (and therefore the country as well). read more

The vodka Jalapeno pizza here is great - crispy crust that wasn't dry at all, tasty sauce, plenty of cheese, and just the right amount of heat from jalapenos. I added some chili oil, which was tasty but probably not needed. read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Vodka Jalapeno Pie - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty good spot to grab a quick slice. Had the vodka. Was tasty but wish the sauce was more pronounced. The crust and dough itself were hella good though. Crispy read more

Cello’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a straight L'Industrie stan, so when my roommate sent me a video of Cello's Pizza that mentioned it was started by a L'Industrie alum, I knew I had to get over there. He went before I did and I got a text that had a picture of the Cello's pep and jalapeño slice along with a slew of messages: "OMG... THIS MY FAV SLICE IN THE CITY...WOW...THIS IS CRAZY...DEAR GOD THAT WAS FKN INSANE...BRO I SWEAR THIS MY #1... NOT EVEN A CLOSE 2ND...YOU HEAR THOSE FOOTSTEPS L'INDUSTRIE???" A bit dramatic, but I have been begging, PLEADING for a slice close to L'Industries caliber anywhere remotely close to me. I paused the 1 hour 42 minute video of the Kobe Bryant 05-06 Season Highlights I was watching, got off the couch, and went straight there. It was my bat signal. When I stepped into Cello's at 5pm on a Sunday, there was NO line. A few people in there, but I was shocked at how dead it was. I walked up and ordered a slice of cheese ($4) and a slice of the pep & jalapeño ($5). The prices are actually reasonable for the Lower East Side, not an East Village Pizza where a slice of pep runs you $6.25, smh. The pep & jalapeño was an S-tier slice. Fresh jalapeño and pepperoni both with a slight crisp, the perfect amount of hot honey drizzle, no flop on the crust, and a little grated cheese to top it off. An ideal crunch on every bite, it was spiritual. Pure artistry. But for me, that spicy salami slice from L'Industrie is still in a league of its own. God-tier. However, I speculate that it could be God-tier if the slice was fresh, as mine was reheated in the pizza oven. L'Industries slices are always fresh out of the oven as there is a line from open to close. They are always making fresh pies and slices due to sheer necessity. Shoutout to James Jaworski, who was formerly at L'Industrie, and is the Head Chef here at Cello's. He specializes in advanced dough making/fermentation techniques, AND IT SHOWS! Keep doing your thing. East Village needed this. Thank the good lord Jesus Christ, there is finally a fantastic slice of Pizza in the East Village. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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Really good pizza. I tried a few different slices including the Burrata which was very good. The place itself has good seating and chili oil at every table which I love. I still prefer pizza like l'industrie or other famous places but this is definitely one of the best spots in the east village. read more

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Another great NY pizza. Great vodka slice that is not too spicy. The tomato burrata was the best in my opinion as the sauce is not overly acidic and cold burrata adds a nice touch. The crust is crispy and thin. read more