Tucked beneath the constant motion of New York City, Underground Pizza feels like stepping into a slice of old-school authenticity that's becoming harder to find. The moment you walk in, it's clear this isn't some polished, corporate pizzeria--it's got that genuine, mom-and-pop soul. The space is modest, a little worn in the best possible way, with scuffed tile floors, a slightly fogged-up glass counter, and the comforting hum of ovens working nonstop. It smells exactly how a real New York pizza shop should--warm dough, bubbling cheese, and just a hint of crisping pepperoni in the air. The vibe is unpretentious and welcoming. You can hear the faint scrape of a metal pizza peel, the chatter between staff who clearly know their craft, and the steady rhythm of customers coming in for "just one slice"... and leaving with more. It's the kind of place where you instinctively lean against the counter while waiting, already planning what your next order will be. One of the best parts? The prices. In a city where food can get expensive fast, Underground Pizza keeps things refreshingly affordable. You can grab a high-quality slice without feeling like you've overspent, making it easy to try more than one variety--or come back again and again without hesitation. And then there's the pizza. The pepperoni slice is everything you hope for when you think of classic New York style. The crust strikes that perfect balance--thin enough to fold effortlessly, yet sturdy enough to hold its structure. The bottom has that light crisp, giving way to a chewy interior that feels fresh out of the oven. The sauce is slightly tangy, not overpowering, layered just right beneath a blanket of melted mozzarella that stretches with every bite. The pepperoni curls slightly at the edges, crisped just enough to add a subtle crunch, with little pools of flavor that make each bite richer than the last. It's simple, but executed so well that it's hard to stop at one slice. Then comes the pepperoni sausage pizza--and that's where things go from great to unforgettable. The addition of sausage adds a deeper, savory richness that complements the pepperoni perfectly. Each bite has this satisfying contrast: the slight spice and crisp of the pepperoni paired with the juicy, seasoned sausage. It doesn't feel heavy; instead, it layers flavor in a way that keeps you going back for another bite... and then another. It's the kind of pizza that makes you pause mid-slice just to appreciate how well everything comes together. What really stands out is how every slice feels fresh and intentional. Beyond those standout options, there's a solid lineup of at least half a dozen fresh pizzas rotating behind the glass--classic cheese, margherita with bright basil notes, white pizza with ricotta, veggie-loaded slices, mushroom pies, and other specialty options depending on the day. Each one looks just as tempting as the last, with golden crusts and toppings that don't feel mass-produced. That's the magic of Underground Pizza--it doesn't try to reinvent pizza. It just reminds you why New York pizza became iconic in the first place. It's honest, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. You walk in thinking you'll grab a quick bite, and before you know it, you're already planning your next visit, craving that same perfect slice all over again. read more

Underground Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I feel like 3 stars is generous for that extremely greasy $6 slice of pepperoni. Like crazy greasy running all down my hands, not how I like to eat pizza. Flavor and crust ok, nice guy working, good location. Now I know. read more

Underground Pizza - Grease bomb. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Five stars - Great We had such a great time eating here on our trip to NYC (8/29). The pizza was great. But the standout was the owner; he was incredibly friendly and funny. There was a lot of seating available, and the restaurant was clean. The restaurant is also in a good location. It is not far from the spot where you get on the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty, and it is also close to the New York Stock Exchange. I would highly recommend going here! read more

Underground Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved our visit to Underground Pizza while exploring the Financial District! The pizza was everything you want from a true New York slice...crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and perfectly melted cheese. Service was quick, friendly, and the whole place had that classic NYC pizza vibe. Definitely a spot we'll come back to next time we're in the city! read more

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Wow! Some of the best New York City Pizza I've had is at Underground Pizza! I was hungry late Thursday evening around 8:00 after exploring the Financial District. Looking for nearby pizza places on Yelp after visiting the New York Stock Exchange, Underground Pizza was one of the first pizza places to pop up on the search! This restaurant is between Wall Street and Hanover Square. It opened in 1982! When I had entered the restaurant, it was close to closing! Luckily, the team at Underground Pizza still had slices available to purchase! There was dining seats available to eat at in the restaurant, but since it was close to closing, the area was getting cleaned for the next day. Current hours for the restaurant are Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 A.M - 8:30 P.M. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Sunday. I did decide to take my order to go back to the hotel. Their menu offers a wide range of pizzas (Personal, Sicilian, Cauliflower crust, Gluten Free, Vegan, Breakfast, soups, salads, calzones, pastas, heros, and so much more! Some of their single slices that were available at the time included the following Cheese Sicilian Pepperoni White Specialty Pizza Margherita Specialty Pizza Grandma Pizza Slice and more! I ended up purchasing just a cheese slice and a pepperoni slice. They provided plates, utensils, napkins in a to go bag! The food was still warm by the time I walked back to the hotel! When I took my first bite of the cheese pizza, it was so delicious! The marinara sauce used was some of the best I've had in awhile! It wasn't too sweet and had a lot of fresh herb ingredients! There was plenty of cheese on the pizza and the dough wasn't burnt. The Pepperoni was scrumptious too, but the cheese pizza was perfect! This is going to be one of my go to spots for pizza when I'm visiting New York City in the Financial District! The service here was fantastic! I had a chance to talk to a few team members while I was waiting for my order! If you're in the area and looking for some pizza, you should stop by Underground Pizza! read more

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Gluten Free options!! The cauliflower pizza was delicious! I had pepperoni, sweet sausage and spinach. They were careful with my gluten allergy. Benny, the owner, made my pizza himself. My friends had gluten-full pizza and said it was excellent. read more

Underground Pizza - Gluten Free Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Walked in on a Thursday night and Ben, the owner was working and welcomed us in like we were family. We ordered a margharita pizza, plain cheese and pepperoni calzone and devoured it. The mozzarella was so fresh. Great atmosphere, phenomenal service, and delicious pizza! read more

Lived in NY for many moons ago and revisit as often as I can. It was my first time staying in FIDI and it happened to be during the horrible freeze in mid-Feb. I had an hour to kill before check-in but didn't want to walk far for a slice. This spot was close. The 2 guys working were very nice and we chatted a bit while they heated up my cheese slice. So glad I stopped by. Pizza was delicious and much better than the other, burnt slice I had the next day somewhere else after drinks with friends. I can't afford to live in ny anymore but damn do I miss good slices and bagels. read more

We stayed in the financial district and tried this place out as a family of four (2 young kids). Pizza was awesome. Tables available. Clean bathroom. Friendly staff. We came in once because it was close by and kept coming back because we really enjoyed it. Prices were great too. read more

Nicest people ever; helpful and were HILARIOUS. The pizza was delicious... never had a better slice! Would definitely recommend coming here.

Pizza tasted amazing! The owner was super friendly and kind to me and my family visiting from out of state. The overall cleanliness of the building was outstanding! If I lived here I would make sure to make it out to Underground Pizza every chance I got! Cannot get over how kind and friendly the owner is! read more

Underground Pizza - Taco Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

DELICIOUS!!! The owner is super friendly. Durning our visit he said they have been open 45 years this month (April 2026). A great stop for NY Pizza! read more

Was charged extra. Ordered a 18.75$ pasta on the board, got charged 19$ + tax and customer charges, leading to 21.45$. The bathroom REEKED.

The food was average--not bad, not great. Service was friendly, but things took longer than expected. It's okay for a casual meal, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Authentic New York pizza experience, delicious slices. The owner Ben is the nicest guy, chatted us up and was appreciative that we thought the food looked good while strolling by and stopped in. Highly recco read more

Underground Pizza - The Owner and some guy from Wisconsin. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

This was the best pizza I've had in years! The person who was behind the counter was super welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend this place. There is a good amount of space to eat inside as well. read more

First pizza place we went to in Fi-Di. Great location, vibes and the pizza is off the charts. Staff was nice and helpful. We got two pepperoni and a sausage and they were all amazing! read more

Underground Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Great pizza here. Went around noon. They are very efficient so don't worry about the line. Ordered pepperoni and calabrese with person at counter. He put it in the over for a minute or so. Paid at counter. Super fast. Pizza has great flavor. Crust is awesome. Plenty of room in back for seating. Very clean. There is a restroom there also in back. read more

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Ordered a Grandma Pizza with Pepperoni for takeout via Seamless. Even though it was a busy Friday evening, my pizza was ready when I got there at the time that had been estimated. Overall a solid pizza - great sauce and good size. read more

Underground Pizza - Grandma Pizza with Pepperoni - takeout - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING pizza! Most flavorful pizza I've ever had in Manhattan. The service is incredible, and the owner is so kind! Top recommendation for sure !!!! read more

Underground Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

This place has definitely earned a spot on my go-to list. If you're a pizza lover, do yourself a favor and check it out--you won't be disappointed! The owners service and pizza were great! read more

Excellent pizza and the guys who work here were super friendly. Was recommended to us by our hotel. Would definitely come back

The pizza was great! The people who work there were very kind. My kids loved it! Great service!

They managed the Trifecta!!! 1. They burnt the whole pizza - amazing but true 2. They delivered 30 mins late 3. They missed half the order. I nearly gave them 5 stars for being so good at being so bad. Incrddible. read more

My wife had the vegetarian pizza and I had the spinach and artichoke pizza. Both excellent. The owner was very nice and friendly. A great pit stop for a quick bite of pizza. read more

Good gluten free pizza was all I could hope for when coming to the big Apple what I got was excellent service! I didn't even have to ask how they prepped as soon as I mentioned I was gluten free they started asking me preference vs allergy/celiac. This was great! read more

Cane here on a whim just walking on wall street and was blown away by the friendly atmosphere and great pizza too! I would highly suggest the BBQ chicken ranch slice read more

Ben, the owner, is super friendly! We came from San Diego and wanted Real New York Pizza. The Pizza by the slice and the Calzone were fantastic! The crust and sauce were perfect! Take the time to stop by if you're in town; you will not be disappointed! read more

Nice spot conveniently located near the hotel I'm at. Similar to other pizza places I've been to in the city (full disclosure: which isn't that many). Order the slice you want at the counter, they slide it in the oven, pay, and you can eat it there or take it on your way. I enjoyed a slice with sausage and pepperoni and fresh mozzarella. A buddy got a slice of what they called Grandma's pizza, three cheeses and sauce with extra garlic. Also a win. read more

Fantastic grandmas pizza, nice costumer service and solid price. Nice dining area inside.

We had heard that Underground Pizza was the place to go in NYC and it did NOT disappoint! From the moment we walked in the door, the owner Ben was smiling and welcoming us. He is sooo nice that even if the pizza was bad, I would have still wanted to support the business but of course, the pizza was DELICIOUS!!! If we had been in NYC for more than one day, we would have been repeat customers for sure! Do yourself a favor when in the city and go meet Ben and grab some slices, you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Great food and service. My boyfriend and I love this place and the owner! Best pizza around here ! read more

Underground Pizza - Grandma slice and vodka slice - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Some of the best pizza I have ever had! The crust was crisp and so good! The owner was super nice and loves to talk to his customers and appreciated the business! The seating was great and so was the atmosphere! Will definitely be back next time in NY!! read more

Very good pizza and friendly staff. Have eaten here on 2 separate trips to the city. Highly recommend if in the Financial district.

No only is it excellent pizza,but has a very friendly staff and clean restroom. I will be returning!

Been hunting for the best pizza in NY and may have just found it. Wow, thank you Underground pizza. A true highlight of my trip and certainly someplace I'll be back to. read more

Underground Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Solid pizza place. Less floppiness but it's works well for this. Great employees and general vibe is very enjoyable. Would definitely recommend to a friend and come back to this place. read more

Underground Pizza - BBQ ranch chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

WOW WOW WOW WOW, NOW THIS is AMAZING pizza!!!!! Right off the bat, you can tell it was going to be great. In fact, my little sister loved it so much, she took down 3 slices in a matter on minutes. Reasonable prices, good vibes, good customer service read more

This is a clip joint. I ordered "a slice of pepperoni." The guy prepared a slice and a small coke (half water initially under the wrong fountain, which he didn't empty before switching to the Coke fountain.) He said "That's $7.50." I asked "Does the Coke come free with the slice?" Reply: "No, only if you order 2 slices... if you only order 1 slice, it's $5.95 for the slice and $2.50 for the soda." I said, "I just want the slice" and gave him my debit card. He said, "It's $6.52 if you use debit." I gave him a $10 dollar bill and was only given $4 change in return. This place has the hidden fee, pressure sale, nickel & dime you to death routine down to a science. The slice was lackluster... read more

great service! great prices! and great pizza! you can literally smell the pizza from down the block its that good! must try while in NYC