Lazzara’s Pizza
“Lazzara's is like a speakeasy pizza restaurant in the middle of a non descript block, in a second floor walkup, in the middle of the garment district.”
“I've tried the Margarita and lasagna pies earlier and lately added the Heroine Light to those.”
“I had a half and half – pepperoni, sausage and anchovy and Lazzara's special – today.”
Lazzara’s Pizza
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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We ordered take out for work. I really liked this pizza. Very salty, but tasty. We also ordered a "large" salad to share. Not very large and only contained lettuce and a few tomato. A bit pricey too. 2 large pies, salad and 4 sodas ran us almost $60.
Lazzara's Pizza Cafe invokes the feeling of eating pizza in the comfort of your living room…literally, because it closely resembles the set up of a studio apartment. But this is part of its appeal, so don't be afraid to venture up the inconspicuous staircase of this hidden cafe and take a seat.
Lazzara's pizza is unique–a six slice thin-crusted pizza served on a lunch tray is a new way for New Yorkers to enjoy their favorite triangular-shaped meal. They suggest two people per pie (which in my translation, means I should get a whole pie for myself) and two kinds of toppings per pie.
To drive us over the edge and make sure we left with an uncomfortable feeling of food coma, we ordered the calamari (I approve) and fried mozzarella skins. Because there's nothing that says Italian like shoveling so much food into your mouth until you can't breathe.
Pizza is decent, I like the thin crust and very crispy corners. The toppings are sub-par. The whole pizzas are small – square – six pieces – might equal four normal slices. Prices are OK.
Very busy at lunch. Pizza came out in 10-15 minutes. Servers are nice enough if a bit loud. Did I say LOUD, the noise level is outlandishly high. Lots of voices bouncing off the walls so you almost have to shout to be heard across a table.
They have a liquor license and a small bar in the back.
Not for me.
This place is what I refer to as 'Old Garment District'. The best pizza I have ever had, and it's made fresh. I will always come here and I want them to open a bigger location. I repeat you can't go wrong with pizza, the pasta looks great!
Meh-very thin and crispy pizza although the quality of the dough isn't good. I like how you can order a half portion of the pizza for solo dining. The room is interesting and very old school. Worth the occasional visit for a pizza fix but definitely not a top-tier option. Service is sufficiently speedy enough that one can get in and out for a fast sit-down lunch.
Been here 3x for lunch. It gets busy so try to get there before noon or after 2 PM or call & pick it up. The pizza is on point. The chicken parm entree is good. The meatball parm hero is good. But pass up on the fried raviolis. The dining room is tight so not ideal for large groups or intimate conservation. Service is quick. I've had my fair share of pizza especially being a New Yorker I try it everywhere I go & this pizza is delicious & makes me return.
Lazzaras Pizza is well known in the garment district. I have never been inside the restaurant but order catering from Lazarras at least 4 times a year for the last 2 years. The pizzas come in 6 square slice pies. I think the equivalent in size is 2 Lazarras slice for every 1 typical pizza slice. The sauce to cheese ratio is balanced and both have a delicious fresh flavor. I will say if you don't like salt this pizza might be a slight bit much for you. It is sometimes burnt around the edges, which personally I enjoy. But I do know a lot of people who would not prefer burnt crust. Overall I wish I could give them 4 stars on food and 3.5 on service. When you place an order they always sound like its a mad house. I know it's NYC but organization and not sounding frantic is key when dealing with customers. Our last order at work we had requested a tomato onion salad and it did not come. Once we called back their phones were not working. We finally got through and told them the situation and they responded saying they would bring it right over and it never showed up. I will always be a loyal Lazarras pizza lover because it is damn good but I think there is a lot they could improve on!
Pizza is super delicious, but service really needs work! I went around 12pm, and the restaurant was fairly empty. I told a guy waiter that there were 2 of us, and he just ignored me. Then I asked if I should just pick a table, and he responded "uh as long as it's not reserved." I ask which ones those are, and he just said, "uh the one without the reserved signs?" I know that insinuates that I may have been the dumb one who didn't see the signs, but the signs were teeny, and there was only ONE table that I saw that had that sign. I don't understand why he couldn't have just pointed me to an available table and seated me there. This useless conversation wasted so much time and his nonchalance got me super annoyed.
They serve rectangular shaped pizza and offer it both in half pizza (3 slices, usually around $10) and whole pizza size (around $20). The crispy thin crust is perfection! I got the alorna with Mushroom, Peppers, Meatballs and Sausage. Comes out piping hot too :).
The girl working the cashier in the back, and someone who seemed like the owner was really nice though! They made sure you were being helped.
Tip: Gets busy during weekday lunchtime, remember to come early!