Sal & Carmines is an Upper Westside Pizza institution.. A neighborhood staple.. I call them the…read morelast of the Mohicans of NewYawk Pizza joints.. There's not too many old school Italian Pizza spots, that have their own recipes around the Upper West anymore.. They're all in Brooklyn.. The owner of Sals, Luciano... I remember seeing him when he was a little kid.. Learning the craft from his grandfather Sal and grand uncle Carmine.. So he knows the way the machine runs.. He has that original recipe.. he's the reincarnation of Sal! He knows how to make a great Pizza! And as long as he's there behind that counter, the Pizza is consistently delicious and on point! The Slices are big! The cheese to sauce ratio is pretty on point.. The crust is perfect.. Not too thick and not too thin. Just right.. A little crisp which I'm all for it.. The flavor between the sauce and cheese to me is simply delicious.. All together it's a dream come true. A NY work of art! The joint itself is pretty simple but comfortable.. I mean you go there, grab a slice, sit, eat and go! Nothing super fancy about it.. Just one of the best slices in NYC! That's what this spot is all about.. So if you're looking for one of the best slices on the Upper West Side, this is your spot. Make sure you stop in SAY. What's up to Luciano and enjoy a great New York Slice! -Ray

7 bucks for a slice with mushrooms and pepperoni with a cherry RC can of soda…read more Too much greese and sauce all the toppings slid off. They have high ceilings with classic tin.

There's a whole separate vegan pizza menu! And you can split flavors on one pizza, perfect if your…read moreis I've like me! I got pepperoni, plain and buffalo chicken

While walking in the area, noticed this unusual pizza spot which was very busy on a Saturday…read moreafternoon so after debating about where to eat decided on giving them a try. First thing I noticed is the style of the pizza, which is an enlongated square or a flatbread style. The space is not that big but has several tables, and a bathroom which is always a plus when eating at a pizza establishment, many do not have restrooms. After some thought I decided on the calabrese pizza and my mom had the pepperoni. I wanted to try something different than my normal margherita/original style pizza. The sauce, cheese and crust on this pizza is delicious. Love the thinness of the square and how it flaked when taking a bit. The staff is friendly and they greet you in Italian, that was a nice surprise. The space was kept semi-clean, i guess it's hard when you have limited staff and many patrons visiting constantly. Will definitely visit again and try a different square pizza.

Made a reservation for my partner and I. Got there almost 15 minutes late. When we arrived, they…read moreonly had bar seating so it seems like our table was given to someone else? I asked about a grace period and it turns out they don't have one. I wasnt upset- it is my fault for being late but wanted to know for future reference. Later, the owner (same person who greeted us at arrival), came by and said they'd move us to a table when one opened up. Seating was super packed. I had to carefully squeeze my legs through the gap between the stool and the guy next to me or throw my legs over the barstool. I did fit but was constantly trying to avoid being in anyone's way. I was so cramped that i kept looking over my shoulder to see which tables might open up The bartender was friendly and very busy. There seems to be a lot of regulars here and multiple people were trying to chat with him as he worked. A table opened up and we were moved to a table by the door, along the window. It was great having much more space. Tables were still a little small but I liked how intimate it was. 5/5 chicken parm - SO GOOD. i saw a ton of reviews saying this was amazing so we ordered it and they were so right. all the flavors just work together. its savory and pairs so well with the sauce. they had given us a bread basket earlier and we dipped it into the sauce bc no way we were wasting it. 4/5 smoky potato pizza - good and very interesting. the potato was on there in slices, giving the pizza a nice bite. but bc so of the toppings were white, my partner had a hard time telling which parts were the potato lol. i didnt taste much smoke 4/5 carrot cake - so many layers!! quite moist. the drinks were good (can't remember what I got anymore though) but the real stand out was the food. *we originally wanted the coconut cake bc so many reviews were raving about it. the family at the table over were regulars and said all the cakes are good but 2/3 of them said the coconut cake was their fav and the other said chocolate cake was their's (she said she's a big fan of chocolate). -- I came back for the chocolate cake another day and had it with my partner who LOVES chocolate. i dont usually prefer chocolate flavored things but my god this is THE best chocolate cake i've ever had. its really so so good. its moist and rich without being overwhelmingly chocolate. its just right and not too sweet. i will go back for their coconut cake. I cannot wait to try it!

Cute charming place. The pizza and salad were awesome! The staff is warm and friendly. Their beer…read moreselection is great. We got Tiramisu for dessert and it was absolutely terrible, It's cake trying to be Tiramisu, failing at both, All the desserts are overpriced The tables to our left and right also got Tiramisu and all of us left it unfinished. Would go back for food but skip dessert.

Average pizza at best. The thin crust was a decent attribute but both slices were overheated and a…read moreton of condiments were needed to make it tasty. There are a few tables inside plus a TV if you're aiming to catch a sports game but there wasn't much that jumped out in terms of ambiance.

Great pizza, sweet staff, no frills, just everything as it should be for this very amenable,…read moredependable UWS pizza joint. (Except they offer a surprisingly large array of deep dish slices. No comment.)

Pretty good, reasonably priced slice place, especially given the options down in Morningside. One…read moreof the closest my house, but stopped here tonight for the first time. Ordered their $7 special for two cheese slices and a can of soda. The guy behind the counter was friendly. Definitely will come back. Plan on trying their Grandma's and Sicilian slices. Recommend you try L'Ora Della Pizza! It's time!

It's just not the same as it was when it was pizza stop. Yes, it has a nice new renovation and a…read moreclean look. But the pizza does not have the sweet sauce I loved when I would eat at pizza stop. The wings were literally the smallest I have ever seen. We ordered buffalo and they were served with an orange sauce that was not spicy nor buffalo. Idk. The staff are super sweet but this will probably be my last time there. RIP Pizza Stop

The sweetest staff with the best pizzas! Came here with a friend for a Sunday night dinner and it…read morewas busy, but they were able to seat us. The space itself is small, maybe only fits 20 people inside and 10 outside in their covered patio. Food wise, tried the Affumicata pizza which was incredible! Spicy sausage and smoked mozz is a match made in heaven. The crust is also so good, a tad chewy which I personally love. Also started with the bufala caprese which was delish, but the pizza is really the star of the show. Staff is also so so sweet! Truly the kindest people and make you feel so welcome.

This is one of those places that is so good you almost don't want to give them a good review…read morebecause you don't want too many other people to go and make it hard to get a table. Really cute little place with great service and amazing food. We had two antpastis, a caprese and an eggplant dish, two pastas, and a pizza, and everything was amazing. The lava cake for dessert was amazing as well. We had a few espressos and a cappuccino and they made the most amazing face drawing in the cappuccino foam. We don't live in the area but we'll definitely be back.

It's very small inside for dining in, so make sure you have reservations or come in an off hour…read more The staff was very attentive, and you can get a good look into the kitchen at that pizza oven. They left a bottle of water on our table which was nice to refill as we needed. We started with the meatball appetizer, and it came with three big, beefy meatballs paired with a soft chewy bread perfect for dipping in the tomato sauce. The pizza also came pretty quickly. We got the soppressata pizza which had a bit of a heat kit, but it was super cheesy and full of crispy meaty pieces while still being light and with a delicious crust. It was the perfect size for sharing for 2 people. It was reasonably priced, very tasty, and quickly brought out. It's a great NYC pizza spot.

Today, MOTORINO authentic Italian food, Pizzas, delicious meatballs that are heavenly made, are…read morethere to warm your hearts and grace your awaiting palate. The wonderful thing about visiting Motorino restaurant, are their staffers. They are there to serve and please their customers. They have been a fixture in neighborhoods, and we're delighted to have them on the UWS of Manhattan, NY. THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT you want to definitely visit.

Nice chill pizza by the slice place with seating, crispy & thin, fresh NY style crust. $5 for two…read moreplain slices + soda (getting rarer these days). Fast & kind service.

Pizza is full of flavor and beef patties are on point! Now I haven't tried thier pasta dishes but I…read morecould just imagine. Service is great! You've gotta try it to believe me.