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  • Alex A.

    Great food, great staff! This is what pizza should be :)

    (5)
  • Ashkahn M.

    It's good....don't get me wrong. But it is not the NY pizza that I crave every time I dream of going back to Manhattan. I think the biggest problem is the hype. Maybe I was built up too far. Maybe, because I'd just gotten back from NYC and knew what it tasted like, I was skewed. Maybe, just maybe, it was because I parked on Stevens Creek and almost got run over. I'm not sure....any of them could have done it.

    (3)
  • Bianca D.

    After having one of the best slices of pizza in my life in Santa Monica I decided to yelp a good place around home. Once again the yelpers have introduced me to another wonderful spot. I've never actually been to NY but hot damn if this is what their pizza is like...then I'll be in heaven. Service is fast and friendly. If you're lucky you can grab a stool and eat inside. I usually only take my special friends here because I am selfish and don't want it to become too popular!!!! I Heart you ASONY!!!!

    (5)
  • John F.

    I know this place does not need another 5 Star Review... but when I find good NY pizza in CA I have to leave one! You can skip all other Pizza places in the Bay Area (unless you want Chicago.. then you need to hit Paxtis) This place is by far the best NY Style Pizza place.

    (5)
  • Jennifer O.

    As good as it gets as in a new york pizza in the bay area. The pizzas are great. Large slices of course and not too oily. My favorite would have to be the pesto. Recently I ordered calzones. They usually just come with ham but we added pepperoni and sausage in it. Its a cheese goodness of clogged arteries but it was great. Their marinara sauce they serve with it is really on point. I would like some calzone with the amount of sauce i put in each slice. Also, the garlic knots are to die for! Walk away with some kickin breath but just let them know you've got knots from A Slice of New York! The workers are very friendly and they were playing Toy Story the last time i went in. If you have to wait a little....just go next door to the surplus store and play with whatever you can. NY pizza at its finest...well not like NY pizza from NY but its what we can get here. Enjoy.

    (5)
  • Esther S.

    eh I dunno. I've heard great things about this place and was super excited to finally get to try it. We bought 3 large pizzas for my grandpa's birthday party- 1 all meat, 1 vegetarian, 1 combo- to go. The pizzas were nice and thin but the taste was just not that great. They were edible and all but not something that made my mouth water or stuff myself silly. Other family members agreed as well. Discussed my disappointment with a couple of friends and they said we ordered the wrong thing? Well my cousin did the ordering so his fault! =P Maybe will give it a second go sometime and order the rightt stufff!

    (2)
  • rob. l.

    Stop the search. The quest for the best pizza in the bay area has finished and the winner is undoubtedly A Slice of New York. If anything could hurt their rating it would be the location but the pizza is good enough to keep the 5 stars. You're going to make me fat, aren't you?

    (5)
  • Jonathan J.

    First off, I think all the great reviews of this place threw off my expectations. For a pizza place, A Slice of New York is on par with what I expect from any pizza joint. The service was really great and the staff were really friendly as we chatted with them while waiting for our pizza. As for the pizza itself, I'd call it average. I think the sauce was a bit too salty but the crust was nice and thin. I'd like it to be a bit more crispy, but that's just personal preference. I think the price is a bit on the high side for the quality and toppings. I expect all pizza places to be open late, but since this is the Bay area, and South Bay at that, this place gets points for just being open when I feel like eating, which is usually late.

    (4)
  • Ceci L.

    Popped in with my co-worker to p/u a quick slice for lunch. She had the all meat combo: chorizo, sausage, pepperoni and I had the pepperoni and mushroom slice. We also got an order of 3 garlic knots for $2 Service was fast and we perused the 'Wall of Shame' while we waited. Pizza was delicious and those knots should be ILLEGAL. My breath is KICKING. But, no complaints here. Will DEFINITELY be back! :)

    (4)
  • Sarah F.

    Best pizza I've had in California!!! Ordered the Sicilian (plain cheese) and the Garlic Knots ... WOW! I could live off of the garlic knots alone. Just think of a big cinnamon roll made out of pizza dough with tons of butter and garlic, I know I'll be craving these daily! The sicilian was fantastic, a huge rectangular deep dish pizza, great crust and wonderful sauce. A big recommendation for those of you not looking for a thin crust pizza. Minimal parking and not much seating inside but absolutely amazing for take-out. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)
  • Christina C.

    Thin crust NY style pizza is my absolute FAVE (I usually detest deep dish Chicago style pizza.. except for Pizza Hut's pan pizza). This is probably the closest you can get to authentic NY style pizza in the Bay Area. The only downside is when I eat this I always miss NY :T

    (4)
  • May O.

    Fantastic. Best. Pizza. Ever. I can't comment whether this is like NY pizza, because I never had pizza in NY. But I can say that this is the best margherita pizza I've ever had, and I had plenty. The crust is super thin and a bit crunchy. They bake it with cheese, fresh tomato sauce, and maybe garlic, then after it comes out of the oven they throw on fresh chopped basil and olive oil. One slice is large almost covering a paper plate. For less than 5 bucks, got a slice of pizza and bottled water. They even gave us a free slice to share!!! The staff here is super nice and quick. I even bought raw pizza dough to bring home. The dough was easy to work with and our pizza came out great using a pizza stone. We were able to make 4 small pizzas with the large size dough. Cheaper than Trader Joe's dough and much more delicious. I only wish this place was closer to work, but we are willing to drive to get more pizza (and dough)!

    (5)
  • Teddy K.

    Being from the NY area, pizza is a big deal. When I went to college in Chicago, even Sbarro's was a friggin awesome break from the deep dish crap they call pizza. And since I moved to California, I haven't had a good slice outside of SF. So when an actual NYer recommended this place, I was skeptical. And anytime you see "New York" in the name of a restaurant, it probably means it's the furthest thing from what you actually see in NY. Imagine my surprise when I showed up at this place and got actual NY style pizza. In NYC, this place would rate a B+. In California, it rates a friggin A++ with a OH! and fuggedaboudit. The decor is kitschy and crappy and there's no space in there but who gives a crap? It's damn good pizza!

    (5)
  • Ryan L.

    If you want a good slice of pizza, grab a slice of New York! Thin, simple, and fast. Parking is strange in this area as it's right on the Main Street, be ready to pull in and park right out front!

    (4)
  • Leon S.

    Service always good and friendly let's start off with that. Sometimes it's annoying to wait but hey when you want a fresh pizza then you have to. The style and atmosphere is nice neighborhood style where you can chat with you new people you don't know. You can see how the guys work in the background and you see there are no many breaks. The taste is good and it's worth the price.

    (5)
  • Jp P.

    This place is over rated. I think people blew this place up with reviews so more people would go there. Pizza My Heart is better then this place with more variety. The service was bad. They had more Pizza's to choose from on the bottom shelves that you cant see but didnt tell us. There connoli dessert is a Joke-$3(Waste of $). It was hard & the filling taste like cheap frosting you can get on a cake from Safeway. We ordered three slices & they tried to fit two on a skinny ass paper plate so the pizza was ready to touch there dirty counters. Escape From New York Pizza on Haight in SF is the best you can get with this style pizza.

    (2)
  • Kyung B.

    cheese is a tad salty but it's like NY pizza-- foldable, thin, and not too bready. if you're craving some good NY pizza, so far in CA-- this has been the closest to my NY pizza experiences.

    (3)
  • Sancho P.

    I drive by this gem of a pizza place every day. I see it on Yelp every time I log on. I hear about it from my sister (the duchess of Pizza Chicago) every week... And now I finally tried it. EXCELLENT SERVICE. FAST AND FRIENDLY. HUMONGO SLICES OF PIZZA (i.e. MEAT LOVER'S SICILIAN). CAPS LOCK DOES NOT DO THIS PLACE JUSTICE. ...will be back again...and again...and again...

    (5)
  • Courtney D.

    OK I love this place...I love the small neighborhood feel. The staff has always been warm and welcoming. I;ve been in enough times that they recognize me ... There pizza is great thin crust.. I have not tried stromboli ( next on my list) but they are gigantic when I've seen them made. The garlic knots are yummy, although I put them back in the oven at home to cook longer. I absolutely love the cannoli as well. I could get myself in trouble here They offer a lunch special and are CLOSED on Mondays FYI

    (4)
  • Mona W.

    These pizzas were seriously fantastic. Technically they aren't true New York style because the crust, while thin, is not entirely crisp and chewy. It is not Italian style either. What you should expect are American style huge slices of thin crust pizza fully loaded with delicious toppings and flavorful sauce. Every single bite was a treat. I tried The City and Bensonhurst and they were both amazing. I really can't wait to have their pizza again.

    (4)
  • Jennifer C.

    Great pizza at a little hole in the wall looking place in San Jose. It was a bit hyped up by friends, but all I can say is it has a lot of competition in the area. It is definitely reminiscent of New York! Give it a try.

    (4)
  • Thomas R.

    Pizza comes in various thicknesses. Inconsistent. Came home with a pizza that was too thin one day. The thinner the pizza doesn't necessarily mean the more New York it is ;-D

    (3)
  • Vi T.

    I agree with some people who have mentioned that one slice falls just short of filling, even for little 'ol me, but boy is it ever good! ...It's probably because the crust is soooo amazing thin, but in a deliciously make-you-wanna-shovel-it-into-your-mouth kind of way. Yum yum YUM! Ended up ordering the one with all the meats because I am a carn-iiiii-vooore... and it was just what I had hoped for: cheesy, salty goodness. On a nice, spring day, it's a perfect place to grab a seat outside and enjoy some sunshine and hot, gooey greatness. It's a definite recommend!

    (4)
  • Harvey G.

    Absolutely the best stromboli, calzone and cannoli I've ever had. No ambiance but great food.

    (5)
  • Eric M.

    Very good Za! Thin crust style.

    (4)
  • Jessica C.

    People tell me how good this place is. Every time we drive down Steven's Creek, it's like. "Jessica C.! (yeah my friends really call me Jessica C. and don't know my last name either ;) that place! Over there! Next to that Surplus store. That place has the best pizza." Ok mentally noted I always tell myself, will go back seriously. But then I always forget, I mean it's in this weird location for the best pizza ever. So finally when I was planning an old team lunch I decided this was the place. Normally I send out a link and it's like *whine whine* we don't wanna go here we want this. But this time... no feedback email prior to outing. I question it in my head, because that never happens, but let it slide. We get in the car and everyone is crazy excited! It was a shocker. "On Yelp it's 4.5 stars! I read this one review..." Which is hilarious because oddly enough, I didn't think to look up what it was rated first because that always ruins my expectation gage. But all my lovely coworkers that I forced into submission to using Yelp in '05 by advertising it 24/7365 thus many years later use it religiously. We get there, the place is crowded and there are no seats. Good sign, but there are no seats! Right as we're about to order, a group of 7 outside leave and it's kismet. We get our slices and sit outside. Since there was a lunch special of 2 slices with a free drink I ordered the mushroom and the meatball. The mushroom was just out of the oven and the crust was crispy deliciousness. It was so good. The meatball was so so because I let it sit for a while, I think the best way to order this is one fresh slice at a time, that way the divine thin crust is so perfect. I had a Green Tea Ginger ale to go with it. Great food and great company. I miss my old team so much. Over lunch we laughed about how someone has the most beautiful dog in the whole wide world, how other dogs pale in comparison to this dog, and how EO told us all El Salvadorians, as a people, are adverse to snow just because he doesn't snowboard. I love my old team so much, I miss spending every day working, laughing and trying delicious lunch places with them. *sighs*

    (5)
  • Jamie C.

    5 stars since the garlic knots are to die for. They drizzle a lot of pesto sauce over the knots, making it unbelievably scrumdiddlyumcious. I ordered the sutton place (mushroom & sausage) to share with my bro and our other roomie. It's pretty damn good. The lady who took our order is kinda slow though. She said large wouldn't be enough for 3, so we ended up ordering the 6pc garlic knots. Truth be told we barely could finish 2 each, and we're pretty big eaters. They take a good 30-40 mins to make large pizzas so you know they're putting some good time making that pizza goodness. Order on the phone and save yourself the time getting there for the horrendous wait. The spicy red sauce is also really strong in like a tabasco flavor sense, so if you enjoy that kind of taste, ask them so you can grab some to go.

    (5)
  • anil b.

    Margherita pizza was perfect. This place is a must. Parking is a bit tough so try side streets. The restaurant is on the small side so take it ti go.

    (5)
  • Monica M.

    I got their Tiramisu and it was fab! Super fluffy, it was like eating a cloud! Yes yes yes I know its a pizza joint but come on you never find tiramisu at a pizza place. If I were to say something bad about this place is that there is not much parking its kinda hard to spot then again maybe that gives it a real new york effect. In any case whatever you get ( I hope its the tirimasu). Get it and... Enjoy

    (5)
  • Sindy L.

    Got a take out pizza from here last week and we were very disappointed. Crust was super thin, too salty, not much sauce on it, and not much cheese. I have definately had better at other pizza places.

    (1)
  • Tay T.

    Bleh, what are all these good reviews about? Pizza was just whatever. It's just a hole in the wall with a few tables outside in the front. I usually wouldn't mind having to wait for a place to sit if the food was amazing, but it just wasn't.

    (2)
  • Alan H.

    To bad they can never get anything out on time. Sucks when you have to be back at work and you stop by to pick up your food and it's not ready. That bad attitude doesn't help either. A slice of New York shouldn't be the slice of a shitty attitude. It's supposed to be a slice of delicious food. Bummer.

    (1)
  • Tuan H.

    Like so many younger guys, I've been looking for a quality pizza joint for some time. You know, the spot you can depend on to provide sustenance for an important game or a post-guys'-night-out meal to suck up all that alcohol. The South Bay has left me with much to be desired with pizza, so like most of you, we turned to Yelp for guidance. My girlfriend found this place as she deems most high review-count/highly-rated food places deemed worthy of trial. So on a random Wednesday evening, we decided to try this even more random pizza-shop in Santa Clara. Upon pulling into this place, we had trouble finding parking so we ended up parking at the Jiffy Lube two doors down. There's a mini parking lot with a few spots and some street parking available, but you may need to look elsewhere for parking. The restaurant itself is really quite small - as in the kitchen is 5 times bigger than the seating area. Word of advice: call in your order ahead of time and pick it up to go. Now, Slice of New York does its best to be authentically New York so you'll see the décor with New York subway maps and various signs and posters. It's pretty unique for South Bay and did bring back some memories from my visit to New York. Just know that if you're a Yankees-hater like moi, you'll need to swallow your tongue for the few minutes you pay and pick up your pizza. Food: As you can guess, the pizza here is New York-style. The slices are about average-sized for NY-style and weren't as greasy as I've had before. I thought the ingredients were quite good and definitely better than what I've had here in California. Highlight of the night? The cannolis... My goodness these were delicious! I've tried many cannolis and these were some of the best I've ever had. The pastry part is crunchy yet still flakey, while the filling includes chocolate chips and is extremely smooth and not overly sweet. Probably some of the best mascarpone I've ever had. Overall, I thought the food here was excellent, especially with the lack of quality NY-style pizza places in the Bay Area. Make sure you pay a visit before they open up the bigger location in Sunnyvale!

    (4)
  • Adam G.

    I don't know which is worse - the politics in NoCal, or the pizza. Well, at least I've found a remedy for the latter. The former - I'll let bankruptcy get us there. A Slice of New York is the best pizza I have had west of the East Coast. Chicago included (deep dish is simply second-best to New York style, I'm afraid). Slice is the real deal. The pizza here is best ordered by the slice, reheated. Every variety is fantastic. Crispy, delicious crust, thin, great cheese and sauce, good toppings. Nothing - nothing - nothing in this area even comes close. Pizza Antica, please. Amici's - no freaking way. Pizza My Heart. Nope. Nothing. Pizzeles in Sunnyvale? Nada. The calzones are also great. And, just when you thought it wasn't possible to eat any more - the cannoli. That good. Born in NYC, raised on the east coast, I've been in some of the best pizza joints in the world. This is right up there with them - from opening to midnight.

    (5)
  • Beverly B.

    Ugh. I'm seriously having the most ridiculous craving for some of their pizza right about now. I doubt my review will be much different from the 1000+ reviews for this place. But I'm definitely a fan. Not just because the food is delicious, but the guys who work here are totally awesome. They're really friendly and seem to love their job. The only downside is this place is ridiculous small. Haha. I like to dine in because the pizza is a lot more fresh and cripsy. Mmmmm. *drool*. I just can't wait to eat it, but there isn't much seating.

    (5)
  • Persimmon T.

    you have NOTHING for vegans. who wants to eat nasty soggy dough with nothing but thin sauce on it?? YOU SHOULD NOT LIST YOURSELVES AS VEGAN!!!

    (1)
  • Archie G.

    For this update, I thought I'd introduce to the first ever "Dear Archie G." review. Enjoy. Dear Archie G., Hi. I am new to Yelp here. I was looking for pizza joints and noticed that A Slice of New York averages 4.5 stars after nearly 1,000 reviews. The pizza didn't look very good in the photos and when I tried it, it was kind of gross. How is this high rating possible? Am I missing something here? -Confused in Cupertino Dear Confused, You are not missing anything. Simply stated, the pizza at A Slice of New York (ASONY) is not that good. But there is a long and short answer as to why the rating stays so high. Short Answer: A Slice of New York features two star pizza and five star customer service. Long Answer: A Slice of New York is easily the most overrated restaurant on all of Yelp. Don't let the sheep on here fool you and lead you to mediocre pizza that features barely any cheese, bland sauce, and extremely greasy toppings that I wouldn't even feed to my dog. The pictures on Yelp pretty much tell the story. The slices are not visually stimulating and the pizza generally looks cheap and disgusting. But the people that post them on here want to make us believe that those crappy looking slices are making us salivate. Right. The last time I had to suspend disbelief that much was when Donna Martin, of "Beverly Hills 90210," became a runway model even though she was not very tall or pretty, and was generally hideous. Even with all of that said, ASONY is some of the better New York style pizza I have tried. Unlike real New York style pizza, ASONY uses real mushrooms not that canned crap you find all over the east coast. Also, the crust is actually pretty good. It's thin and crispy. Unfortunately, everything that dresses the slice up is mediocre and ill-fitting. It's like dating a girl with a super nice body that dresses in super loose fitting clothes from Walmart. As much as I find the pizza here mediocre, the place does have some bright spots. The meatball sandwich can be pretty good (if the cooks ensure the meatballs are warm). The garlic knots are decent side dish. Also, the cannolis are a tasty little dessert for two. And the staff here is remarkable. They are friendly, energetic (even late at night), and offer up amazing customer service. Speaking of customer service, it's amazing in and out of the restaurant. The owner ASONY, Kirk, goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied customer. He'll send you a little Yelp message trying fix any problem that he can. He clearly cares about this little restaurant and the product he is putting out there. And people, especially Yelpers, appreciate that and hence, the rating stays (unusually) high. If it weren't for Kirk's continual attempts to make things right with me, this rating might have hovered in the 1 to 2 star range. In fact, I almost feel bad issuing a 3 star rating to a small pizza place that has such a hardworking, driven owner that strives for customer satisfaction. But in the end, it's a pizza joint and the pizza just isn't that good (to me). Then again, it is hard being smarter than everybody else (on Yelp). Kidding. Well, sort of. But let this be a lesson to small restaurant owners out. Great customer service can go a long way. I may not come here for the pizza, but occasionally I do stop by and spend my hard earned money on other items, especially the cannolis. Well, Confused in Cupertino, I hope this helps answer your question.

    (3)
  • Mikey U.

    NY: Ay. me: Yo. NY: Ay. me: Yo. NY: ... me: ... NY: Yo? me: Ay! Four-friggin-Stars, buddy! Excellent! A little underwhelmed from Rosie's the previous day, I drove over here for lunch... because I'm sure I have an acute bout of OCD and craved pizza again... (... I may have a bit of ADD too since I parked and walked into the Surplus Store instead, mesmerized by something shiny...) Entering the narrow storefront, you're met by all sorts of New York memorabilia and chotchke; everything from NYPD public safety notices to a historic collection of NY license plates to street and subway signs. The vertical panorama of Central Park is majestic, and the bit of graffiti and mural-work is cool. The homage pieces of art commemorating 9-11 adds a somber touch. On to the pizza. Phenomenal!! Just one slice was all I needed to know it was golden! The moderate sized slice, topped with pepperoni and Canadian Bacon, sparkled with a slight greasy sheen of "you know its bad for you, but taste soooo good" savoriness! The pizza was hot; reheated - yes, but it might as well have been fresh out the oven. With rich, red tomato sauce peeking out from under a cheesy cover, the superbly thin crust somehow remained intact, crispy, without sagging under the weight of the ingredients. And she folds... oh, she folds!! Like a limber wo... (-- a whole section of text here was omitted, sometimes I take things too far --) ... nevermind. At any rate... the taste is fantastic, even if some might argue its authenticity. Take a bite before adorning it with the numerous condiments available, just to get a gauge for what good pizza tastes like. And I washed it down with a Manhattan Espresso Coffee Soda... DELICIOSO!! _______________________________________________ 5-Stars if paired up with an evening at JJ's Blues next door, or if this spot were a stone's throw from a club/bar scene... ... because drinks and girls make my world go round. =)

    (4)
  • Shannon C.

    Kirk is totally a stand-up guy. Check this article: mercurynews.com/ci_10420… He raised money for those poor women who were run down near his shop on Stevens Creek. He totally didn't have to, but that's the sort of nice guy he is. I'm seriously telling everyone to eat here, even my vegan/celiac/allergictolife friends. That's the sort of business owner I like to see. Yay for Kirk !!

    (5)
  • David K.

    I swear when I come here its a back and forth deal with the customer service. So I had put up a 5 star recently thinking damn I can't wait for this pizza. So my gf suggested to go here this past friday, and I was excited! So we ordered the a half City and half Sutton. I think my half was probably a bit better, but the loaded toppings on her City made the pizza soggy by the time we got it home. People who ordered their whole pizzas got got it before ours, why cause they happen to forget ours. It's not like we left and came back, we were sitting there just waiting and seeing how it was not busy when we first entered the place, then seeing a swarm of people come in waiting in the line, sorta flustered the person taking orders. And I dont know why? but why was the pizza so salty? I mean I was parched after eating this pizza I had probably drank about 3 or 4 glasses of water later that night. I guess the name of the place suits them SLICE of new york. By the pizza's by the slice not whole. For 28+ dollars to wait 45 mins was not worth it. Order it by the slice, its probably a more simple task.

    (3)
  • Paige L.

    Update 8/17/20 I'm bumping this place up to five stars now. Kirk, the owner, definitely cares a lot about his business and it shows. After writing the last review he immediately contacted me about my concerns. I'm a big fan of good customer service. I will continue to order pizza here and reccommend it to all my friends. ******************************************** I'm demoting this place by one star because of my experience yesterday. I ordered a pizza because I had just come back from a vacation and was craving some good pizza. Naturally, A Slice of New York was my first choice, but I was sadly displeased with my entire experience.... I called in my order so it would be ready when I got there. The women who picked up the phone was very short with me and did not seem to understand English very well. I had to repeat myself several times before she understood what I wanted, and when we were in agreement of what the order was she simply said "thats too many ingredients" okay.....so I asked "is that not okay?" and she just said well "its just too many" okay....so I asked "should I change my order?" and she replies "no" Very, unnecessary comment then, but whatever. I was ready to forgive the unpleasant phone exchange. She asked for my name and then told me the pizza would be ready in 25 minutes. 25 minutes later, I arrived to pick up my order, eager for my yuummy pizza! But....no one helped me for at least 10 minutes. I was standing at the cash register, staring at the employees who were doing something, apparently, more important. When someone finally stopped whatever they were doing to help me, he couldn't find my order. It turns out the women on the phone wrote down Liz instead of Paige as the name for the order. Then to top off the whole experience...and extend my wait, the pizza wasn't made correctly. They forgot to put on the tomatoes that I had requested. So the guy just threw tomatoes on my pizza really quick and gave it to me. I'm not sure how they usually put tomatoes on pizza...but I expected mine to be baked and warm with the pizza. After all the waiting and confusion, I just wanted to get the heck out with my pizza....so I didn't bother saying anything. My boyfriend was displeased with how the tomatoes were just thrown on as an afterthought. The only reason why I'm putting this down to 3 stars and not lower, is because I still love the pizza. I just didn't care for this experience one bit. Perhaps, the next visit will redeem my last experience...

    (5)
  • Natalie P.

    This place is so good! I had a slice of the margherita and it was perfect. The pizza slice was extra large, super thin, but still crispy. It was the type of pizza you have to fold in half while you eat. I will definitely come back for a whole pizza next time. I wouldn't recommend this place for large groups unless you don't mind standing because they not have a few places to sit outside. It is perfect if you're looking to grab a quick bite with some friends.

    (4)
  • Matthew S.

    I am an east coast transplant, and this is one of the few, if not the only, pizza I will eat around here. The slices here scream of east coast italian pizza with excellent cheese and sausage prepared correctly (shaved, not rat turds). If anyone complains about the place itself, the service, or any other triviality , then these people obviously do not understand the concept of real new york pizza.

    (5)
  • William S.

    WOW, WOW, and more WOW. This place is probably the best pizza I've ever had, well comparing to my usual pizza spots (round table, little ceasars, red brick, stuft pizza, pizza guys, dominos, and the list goes on) these places don't even live up to how good this pizza joint is. Service is GREAT! people here are lively and nicer than nice. Not much more to say here, but any pizza lover must check this place out, its a definite "MUST TRY" pizza joint. This place is tiny as heck and is seriously a hole in the wall, but don't get caught up about how this places looks and just let their pizza do the talking. Their employees there are nice as heck. Besides the pizzas, they also have canolli's and something called garlic knots that I highly recommend. There are others on the menu as well, but I have yet to try it, but I soon will. I really want to be a regular at this place but the location of this place doesn't allow me to come here often. But the pizza here it G double-O D good, only thing that's keeping me from upping a star on this damn near perfect rating, is that I've never been to New York therefore I have yet to try their pizzas there, so I can't say it's just as identical to New York pizza or tell you how close it is to tasting like New York pizza, as much as I'd like to believe that it's just the same as NY pizza, because it is goooood, I can't rate it on how same or different it is. But i'll tell you this, "THIS IS THE BEST PIZZA I'VE TASTED BY FAR". So people that are finding the exact taste, flavor and ish on NY pizza, I can't tell you that you'll get the exact same pizza the way they make it in NY. But after reading other yelpers, some say it's just as good and just the same, and some has said it's nothing close, so I guess it just all depends on how you take it in. Either or on how close it is to NY pizza, I can tell you this, you WILL get your moneys worth when you come here, I promise you that you will not be disappointed so if you enjoy pizza, I suggest you stop by this place when you can. Thumbs up fellas for making my pizza delicious! and your kind service is also greatly appreciated. Mad ups and keep up the good work, I wish I could of found out about this place a little sooner.

    (4)
  • Mary Ann S.

    Went to New York. This is the closest you're gonna get to NYC thin crust pizza in these parts. So good.

    (5)
  • Teresa T.

    One of the best pizza I ever tasted. We tried the garlic knots, canolli,pepperoni pizza and cheese pizza. The garlic knots were amazing especially when you dip it in the tomato sauce and sprinkles of chili flakes. Overall, it's amazingggggggg. I'll def come backkk

    (5)
  • Jovan M.

    This is the closest thing to NYC pizza you'll get here. Somebody was talking about how the crust isn't the same. Well, you can't make sour dough taste the same in NYC as you do here. The water and the microbes in the air affect dough. However, this za ROCKS!

    (4)
  • Wen C.

    I found this little Pizza Dive through... wait for it... YELP. I'm a HUGE pizza enthusiast and am always in search of the next pizza to try! Last Sunday, I made my way to A Slice of New York with my fellow food eating partner in crime after waiting ever so patiently for the place to open up at 1pm. Believe me it was worth the wait. We ordered a large "Rockefeller Center" which is one of their specialty pizzas which includes italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, meatballs and chopped garlic. We were told the wait would be approx 30 mins so we ventured to the Army Surplus Store next door. That kept us busy for a good 10 minutes, we tried to keep ourselves entertained but the mattress store and smoke shop didn't quite cut it. We quickly returned back into the pizza shop. As we were waiting for our pie to be made, I quickly noticed how customer traffic was increasing and the place was only opened for less than 20 minutes. That assured me the pizza was good if there were that many people stopping by for pizza already... As I sat on the stool I got to take in the total atmosphere of A Slice of New York...everything from the New York Subway decor, to the "Wall of Shame" to the outstanding customer service. Each and every guest whether or not they were regulars were warmly greeted. Everyone waiting for their food were offered free garlic knots drenched with their marinara sauce...I throughly enjoyed my free sample wishing we were offered 4 knots instead of 2 LOL More time elapsed and the owner asks us what we were waiting for and we told him we were waiting on a Rockefeller. He also asked us if we wanted to enjoy some slices there and we anxiously nodded out heads since we were starving and the smell and sights of there pizza was intoxicating, 10 minutes later our pizza was finally ready, let me tell you it was a good looking pie....every centimeter of it was carefully covered in thin slices of pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, and garlic. I dressed my slice up with their hot sauce and garlic powder and it instantly became my new favorite pizza joint. If you are looking for a quick stop, great -tasting- huge slices of New York Style pizza with a "Everybody Knows Your Name" atmosphere...you need to pave your way to A Slice of New York!! P.S. They're Root beer-Creme Granita is also a winner!!!

    (4)
  • Samy A.

    1 of the best pizza joints in san jose

    (5)
  • Teiki K.

    I didn't think I was going to like thin crust pizzas until I tried A Slice of New York. Amazing pizza and the owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. I have driven all the way from Santa Cruz to eat there a few times, so that should tell you how good it is.

    (5)
  • Johnny W.

    I'll start off by saying that I'm not exactly a huge pizza connoisseur, so unless pizza from one place is vastly different from another, a lot of places taste similar to me. With that out of the way, this place is better than a lot of other places I've been too... I'm actually giving it more of a 3.5. I prefer thinner and crunchier pizzas, so NY style pizza sits well with me (whereas normal or Chicago deep dish styles, not as much). We got The City, and overall, the flavor was pretty good: not too salty, and not too oily. The crust was also done very well: I usually don't like eating the side crust very much, but it was just the right amount of crunchiness and doughiness. The toppings were fresh, and the cheese used was good too. My only real complaint is that the pizza here is a bit pricy at ~$20 for a small... and as I said before, I'm not such a huge connoisseur and fan of pizza that I can tell really good pizza apart, and feel justified to pay more for it. Granted, there are a LOT of toppings, so I can kind of understand the price. Service is great: since we had to wait a bit (our first pizza got burnt), they threw in some garlic knots (which were okay alone, but with the marinara dip they give, were awesome) for free. Parking in the area kind of sucks though... the lot itself has very limited parking, and there's not much street parking either, so keep that in mind. ***Edit on 06/09/08*** Got a message from Kirk also (was wondering if I would :p) who wanted to point out that their small is actually equivalent to a medium at places like Round Table, and because they only had two sizes, he didn't want to label it as such. Did a bit of checking myself, and the small here is actually the same size as a large at Pizza Hut. So again, I can understand the pricing, though it's still a bit high for me. I'll probably come again, but get it by the slice next time.

    (3)
  • Katie C.

    Right off the bat, I know it sounds horrible to say but... this place has its pizzas right on the mark. Yes, after having moved to New York and trying the actual New York Pizza that NYC is famous for, I can compare my findings back at home (San Jose, CA). Even the place looks like a New York pizza parlor. You can lift it from its foundation and plop it right in the middle of Manhattan. I found this place through Yelp, of course. I was looking for a pizza place to take my best friend for his birthday. He LOVES pizza. He requested a pizza place for his birthday dinner. SO... Hop on yelp and found this place. Great reviews, so why not? My best friend was totally against "New York" in general cause he hated the fact I was going to move there, but he had to give the pizzas a try, well I forced him. First of all, had to try to garlic knots. He LOVED them. I love them. They serve it with this warm marinara sauce and my goodness it is heaven in your mouth. Then the pizza came. We ordered the Bensonhurst which had seasoned chicken breast, pesto, fresh mushrooms and garlic. OMG let's use his words to describe it..."Orgasm in your mouth." It was very delicious. And truly, it was a Slice of New York. The cannolis for dessert are actually popular as well. My best friends hates anything sweet, so I ordered one and he tried some. He disliked. I said it was okay. Odd tasting. Mix between cream and ice cream? I don't know what it was. But I guess people love them. Anyway, the environment has a great feel to it. Definitely puts you in the atmosphere of NYC. TINY TINY parking lot, you must result to street parking. The place is SMALL. Barely any seating, meant for order on the go. The place is decorated with everything you can think of that represents New York. One of my favorite places to go in to. This place is a must try if you're strap on cash to go all the way to NYC to try the real stuff. This is the close you can get in San Jose. You won't be disappointed!

    (4)
  • Ede S.

    I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. While waiting for my pie to be put in the oven, I was able to see the experts at work, each skilled at their specific job. The price of the pie was a bit steep, but the rich aroma of pizza when you walk in there was heavenly. Even an hour later, when the pizza has cooled and the crust was not what it once was when it first came out of the oven, it still tasted good. Next time, I will have to eat that pie right when it comes out of the oven. The garlic rolls were awesome as well... if you like the richness of garlic without really knowing where the garlic's hidden, the rolls are highly recommended as well!

    (4)
  • Tess M.

    HEY YOU GUYS. UPDATE UPDATE. guess what? i went to NEW YORK and had me some REAL NEW YORK PIZZA!!!!! :D ...and i still like ASONY better. maybe it's just the place i went to... but it was honestly not as great as i expected!!! SO GO YOU, A SLICE OF NEW YORK for making NEW YORK PIZZA BETTER THAN NEW YORK!! ahahahahaha. i'm JK all you east coasters! you probably think i have shit for taste now... but really, i'm not kidding. :x

    (5)
  • Victor H.

    Their pizza is best when you eat it fresh out of the oven. Reheated, its a bit chewy and tends to make my jaw sore while chewing. It all depends on how long its been sitting on the tray before you actually order it. Plus it loses its flavor. This happened to me several times so its not an anomaly. I often wait until a fresh pie comes out of the oven and order a slice from that. I'm never disappointed that way. My favorite is their Margherita! Just plain cheese is good also!

    (4)
  • Flor D.

    ******************** 2/22/08 update ******************* I was sick and needed some pizza. My friend picked some up for me...on friday, but Kirk was backed up. Took 1/2 hour before pizza was ready...and by the time it got back to me...it was cold :( Needs a better system to keep them warm.. Truly..it's best to go in person and enjoy it HOT! --------------------OG--------------------- SUPPORT LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS JOINTS!!! Here's my letter to this establishment~ Dear A Slice Of New York, I wanted to apologize. First, for passing you by and heading to Tony and Alba's. Second, for thinking you were a chain restaurant. Third and finally, for not being hip to the know about your great pizza so close to my door. Sincerely, An ashamed new fan ******************************* I went to this awesome establishment on Friday night. I'll admit...it's surrounding make it seem like very sketchy establishment-BUT IT'S NOT! As you walk by that JJ's bar...you are immediately enticed by that smell. You know...the smell of cheese on a freshly baked pizza. Upon entering the doors, I felt transported back to NY. I liked all the "homey" touches. The subway hooks, the signs, the tribute to 911, and the various maps of NY. I particularly loved the picture of A Slice of New York prior to it's completion. Since it was a Friday during lent, I could not eat meat...so I had a margharita. It was so delicious. Cheesy, and this particular style had some fresh tomatoes and basil. OMG-yeah it was really good. After my slice...I was still a little hungry, so I ordered 6 of those pizza dough puffs. $4 gets you some fresh from the oven carbs served up with marinara sauce. Delicious...need I say more. I have included picture of both items for your visual pleasure. Liked that they have outdoor seating and lots of people making pizza. I am also glad that my pizza did not come from a rolly thing that was spinning around. SUPER LIKED that their water-free tap water-is filtered...or at least that's what the owner said. Overall...this is now my go to place when I am craving a PIE. How super stellar that pizza is called pie...right? If you know how much I love sweets...then you should know that when I call a pizza a pie...it's that good.

    (5)
  • Diana L.

    This is my first time trying, i came because i have been craving a 'slice of new york' since i used to live there. I ordered a mushroom pizza and it was HUGE, much like a slice of NY. Though it should be noted that is very hard to characterize a "ny slice of pizza' and pigeonhole it into one type bc truthfully you'll find all kinds in ny. This particular slice is much like the pizza that you would find on bleeker street/west villlage area of the city: thin crust, juicy, flavorful tomato sauce and a nice light cheese. It was good, certainly above average but it wasn't life changing. The slice is a bit expensive being $3.50. As for the place itself, it is very small and has limited stool seating inside and a couple of tables outside. Service was very good and one employee even brought a cup of water out for my dog. Extra point so 3 1/2 stars!

    (3)
  • Jocelyn B.

    This and Bibo's are the best pizza places in San Jose as far as Italian/New York style pizza goes. Try the Garlic Knots...delicious!

    (5)
  • Jessie Z.

    just ok, not outstanding

    (3)
  • Christina H.

    So over rated. The cheese was bland and pizza wasn't very crispy

    (3)
  • Butter C.

    Back in February, I was being bombarded by confessions of penitent friends and family detailing what they had grudgingly given up for Lent. The fasting and abstinence comprised of everything from 'no fast food' to 'abstaining from Facebook' for the entire 40 days of Lent. Intrigued by the notion of self-denial and feeling a little left out of the deprivation due to the fact that I do not affiliate with any one religion, I thought about my willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice. Was I strong enough to forgo the one food substance that makes me happier than a Tween at a Jonas Brothers concert?! Could I say goodbye to Pizza for an entire 40 days? The short answer: No. However, the long answer can only be described as a religious experience. My desire for piz-Za is almost an addiction. I am a self-baptized Za-ist who worships the cheesy triangle. So like any religion, there are required sacraments, one of which is the tradition of Lint. Lint, unlike Lent, lasts only 3.5 weeks (which is the longest I've ever gone without) and begins on Bad Friday and ends on cAsh Wednesday when I get paid. The punishment for partaking in the yummy goodness during the pizza-fast is the eating of an entire sheet of Dryer Lint. Some Za-ist sects choose Navel Lint or Pocket Lint, but orthodox Za-ists recognize Dryer Lint as the only true penance. I was not without temptation during Lint. It was as if every heretic had a pizza to share. They tried everything from Five Dollar Hot-N-Ready's (please, as if) to the majestic monarchy of the Round Table. I remained steadfast in my fast, until last night (which just so happend to be cAsh Wednesday) when my prodigal friend returned to the Bay Area after living 10 years abroad. Seeing as he hadn't had a good slice of Za in over 10 years I had to show him the light and take him to the best slice of pie this side of the Hudson--A Slice of New York! One bite of the margherita and garlic knots and he was a complete convert. Calling all pizza purists and want-to-be Za-ists, once you try A Slice of New York, your faith will be renewed!

    (5)
  • Irene L.

    Tiny little joint, but the pizza is amazing and the ppl are super friendly. Definitely would come back, but wish they had more seating. Stopped in on a Friday for lunch did the lunch combo w/ a coworker. Had the pesto and he had the cheese. Both were super yummy and the prices are reasonable for the quality.

    (4)
  • Shawday B.

    Quite good pizza. Def a 3-4 star slice. Unfortunately not the 5 I was hoping for. This doesn't mean I won't be back, it just means it wasn't the best I've ever had (Ahhhhhhhh, that's what she said) okay okay, sersiouly though... It was quite good and it's close to where I live and cheap - so I was happy!

    (3)
  • Karen B.

    This is my favourite joint for gettin the thin style pizza for sure, HANDS DOWN. This stuff kicks Amici's right out of the water!!! I love that the prices are reasonable and you get your pizza quickly even if what you want isn't out at the moment. I like the random choices in drinks and that they have CANNOLIS! The only thing I wish they had more of was SPACE. I would love to see more seating for those busier days. I guess that just makes you get a bigger pie to do as take-away though. Which is not a bad thing at all!

    (4)
  • Johanna C.

    Try their calzone WITH Garlic oil!!! It's so delicious... you will want to smack your mamma! lol

    (5)
  • Lynn T.

    YUM!! A Slice of New York is now one of my favorite pizza places! Their garlic knots are also a must try! If you come in between 11am - 2pm you get a free soda if you buy 2 slices. This place is really small and is not meant for dine-in unless you are lucky and score a seat out of the four stools inside. My favorite: The lasagna slice!

    (4)
  • Bryson L.

    New York style pizza, great cannolis, can't really ask for much more. This place is fantastic. The service here is always friendly and quick. I really love the feel of this place. I've only done takeout, but if you want to dine in, most of the seating is outside. I love that they stay until midnight in case I ever need a late night snack. Overall, great place, the location is a bit out of the way, but its worth it for the food.

    (5)
  • Essie C.

    This is by far my favorite pizza in the South Bay. Consistently delicious and everyone is very friendly who works there. If you ask for extra crispy, they will leave your pizza in for an extra minute and the cheese will be perfectly browned and the crust will be crispy. It's the best way to order it!

    (5)
  • Michael T.

    Delicious NY-Sicilian style pizza with bacon bits, pepperoni & pineapple. Visiting from L.A. and service here met my expectations.

    (5)
  • Jovi C.

    After years of searching, today, our quest has ended. It's no secret that in my previous scathing reviews of pizza places that claim to have "New York Style" pizza, I am more than honest in saying that a vast majority of California pizzerias are a joke. Here, at A Slice of New York (found on Yelp, btw. Thank you for your reviews, Yelpers!), my husband and I finally found a true New York style pizzeria. It's exactly what you would find in NY -- a hole in the wall place, about four seats inside, a bunch of guys hanging out and chatting it up, not asking you if you need anything else -- it's absolutely perfect. I actually saw a tear roll down from my husband's eye, he was so happy. At first, he thought this was another one of my "B.S. Yelp finds" where people SAY its like NY style pizza and then we're totally disappointed (ah-hem, Mission Pizza in Fremont). The pizza... thin, foldable, with a slightly-sweet crust and delicious, is everything everyone says it is and more. And my god, the cannolis! As good as something you'd get from the Rockland Bakery in Nanuet or on Arthur Ave in the city. If you're looking for true, honest-to-goodness NY pizza, you need to come here. This place is the real deal.

    (5)
  • Alex C.

    I was in New York City visiting about 2 weeks before I came here and the quality of Pizza was fantastic. Not only was the pizza fantastic but the service was great. When I ordered my slice another man walked off with it when it was heated for me. A staff member noticed someone took my pizza and quickly heated up more pizza for me. He told me to take a seat and brought me my heated pizza with a cup of water! The pizza was great and the service was great as well. I will be coming back!

    (5)
  • Jason L.

    If you are on Stevens Creek and want pizza. Its not too hard. However If you want to taste of New York without having to drive to New York. Guess what there is this little place called Slice of New York that does just that. They have some of the best thin crust pizza in all of the bay area. And the slices are MASSIVE. It brings me back to my younger years watching Ninja Turtles and seeing them eating pizza that takes nearly two hands to hold wishing I could have some right now. Well NOW YOU CAN. If you have not tried it you will not be disappointed. My favorite is the margarita pizza.

    (5)
  • Ziru C.

    As a surprise for a friend's birthday, we decided to bring dinner. And pizza being one of his favorite foods, we had to try some place good and new. Well, at least it was new to us. I didn't even realize how close this place was until I rounded the corner. I called in when I was driving toward San Jose from the East Bay. It was a mad rush, fighting off traffic and the weather. I thought I wouldn't make it. When I saw the sign glowing, I knew that my insane driving had gotten me here on time to pick up the pizza without a wait. But the parking was a whole 'nother battle. I must've circled the block four times before I saw a guy leave. I gunned it around the block on the last lap and BAM, parking right out front. Right when I got there, they were boxing my pie up. The smell of the place was heavenly (as I was starving). The service was friendly and prompt. I was in and out of there with the quickness. Alas, I was not able to enjoy the fresh pizza because I had to wait for the birthday boy to get back. Torture! The pizza left my car smelling like pepperoni deliciousness. I ordered the Rockefellar Center, a must have for meat lovers. Even when cool, the pizza was delicious. I love how big the slices were so I could fold them in half. The crust wasn't as thin as I expected, but it was still delicious. I can only wish for more places like this closer to me. Now if only I could get over the parking...

    (4)
  • Brian P.

    Buffalo chicken pizza with bacon. 'Nuff said Been coming here for years. Love the decor and the people are always pretty friendly when I'm here. Chances are you're going to take it to go but if you're lucky enough to snag a table hopefully it will be when a band is on next door. Also I love the Wall of Shame concept. More eateries need to adopt this. For nice authentic New York style pizza this is the place to eat. The hole in the wall feel isn't the most welcomeing but man is the pizza good. The prices aren't bad and the garlic knots are pretty tastey. A great take out place and the wall of shame is quite entertaining.

    (5)
  • Viola C.

    genuinely down to earth people. stopped by here the other day, on a sunday after walking around valley fair at 6pm and it was packed but i was asked if i needed help right when i went inside. i guess people were just waiting for their orders since my first impression was, daym, this might take awhile but it didn't. i love the decor and it really made me miss nyc. althoough the slices are somewhat similar to some places in nyc, the taste and quality are pretty good. (reviews here are pretty happy with the portion but some places in nyc actually have bigger portions, just an fyi) i ordered a slice of Pepperoni mushroom and another with a garlic, sausage meat (don't recall the name) that was available for $8. i did love the garlic sausage better than the pepperoni mushroom. but all in all this place was good.

    (4)
  • Tal K.

    One of the interesting parts about being on a diet is that you know what food was really good when you crave it above all other things you can't have in that catagory. For example, when I crave a slice of pizza, the slice I'm thinking of is one of the honest to goodness New York-style slices form A Slice of New York. I know everyone likes to tout how they know the best pizza joint, but I'm not making any claims about your taste. For me, as a displaced New Yorker, specifically from Long Island, I can confidently tell you that biting into these bad boys brings back memories, and mind you I don't get sentimental when biting into imitations, so as far as I'm concerned A Slice of New York is the real deal.

    (5)
  • Horace K.

    The thing I hate most about this place is that every time I'm eating pizza somewhere else, I end up thinking, "Man, I wish I were eating at A Slice of New York." No joke! They've single-handedly ruined mediocre pizza for me. What usually happens is that I'll come in and eat a slice and just when I'm about to finish up, they'll pull a fresh pie out of the oven and plop it on the counter. And it just looks so piping hot and tasty that of course, I've gotta indulge. Repeat two or three times, and my stomach is basically about to explode but I've got this massive Cheshire Cat grin of contentment on my face. Super sneaky on their part. I love it. There's this soda fridge that sits next to the cash register too, and it's got the most awesome selection of sodas. It's filled with stuff that you think you should have seen before somewhere, but really, you haven't. Green tea ginger ale from Canada Dry? Cherry limeade from Sunkist? What?! It's like a little adventure every time you pull something new and exotic out of there. I could go on and on about how awesome this place is, but really, just give it a try. Definitely a solid five stars from me.

    (5)
  • Mr. B.

    I really enjoy pizza regardless. There was nothing special about the pizza itself. I don't understand how many Yelpers think this is a "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" This is equivalent to Nob Hill's deli section pizza. Most likely won't be back.

    (3)
  • Anna S.

    The fresh slices are always better... however, I love a place that serves slices throughout the day. Kudos for the late hours also. Service is always great, the guys are really friendly. *Parking is a pain! There are better pizzas out there, however, because of the above mentiod perks, I will keep it at a 4 star. The price is also kinda steep for a slice also.. $3.50 for a slice of mushroom is not a good look... hence, not a 5 star joint... but they do have to make a living! Hip Hip Hooray for the independent owners...

    (4)
  • Dan S.

    dear god this is good pizza...just what i needed. a fat wedge of thin crust with the toppings dug into the cheese, not greasy, can pound two slices and be content. not to mention the staff was chill and attentive...gave off a very relaxed vibe. dig it. 5 stars for service and awesome food. Keep it up!

    (5)
  • Jake S.

    so the owner messages me using capital letters denying that is does changed unfortunately you just a pizza maker I'm a chef and I know what I'm talking abouttalk to a lot of people I actually referred there they're saying the same thing increase profits cheap the public and from what I hear he cheated the guy out that gave him the recipe that's just what I hear

    (1)
  • B R.

    I love this pizza and drive across town to get it. I wish there was a pizza place this good by us in Blossom Valley. It is well worth the drive for us though. Yum! My husband and I one time ate an entire large pizza just the two of us. I am not bragging...it is actually really humiliating. This pizza is better than crack I imagine.

    (5)
  • Wendy T.

    Best meatball subs. The slice of pizza I tried was yummy. Tiramisu in individual serving cups was yummy. Canoli was rich and yummy. So yeah. Absolutely worth the visit - at least to have a meatball sub.

    (5)
  • Celeste R.

    Go here! They're open late! I've had their pizza a few times, and it's always been great. Tonight, I tried an olive & basil calzone, and it was INCREDIBLE. And they always have outstanding customer service. Everybody working in the back (the kitchen & the customer-area are all one large room) always looks so psyched to be there - it always makes me psyched to be there too!

    (5)
  • Randy P.

    Fresh. Authentic. Thin. Crispy. Pizza? Yes PLEASE! Slice of NY is nIIIce! I love the Bensonhurst/City combo that we always get. Couple that with some soda and a Tiramisu and you are in food coma heaven! If you happen to go late at night, and at the right time, you may just be able to catch a few slick dances (rocking out to the music next door) ;)

    (5)
  • Glenn G.

    Bibo's vs. ASONY: Round 2! The five people who actually read my reviews know that this past summer, my buddy Sidney S. and I definitively settled the question that has burned in the minds of pizza aficionados for years: Who makes the best New York style pizza in the San Francisco Bay Area - A Slice of New York or Bibo's? yelp.com/biz/a-slice-of-… At least, I THOUGHT we settled it... Then I read a PM I got from Kirk V. (the owner of a ASONY) and I began to wonder again - obviously, I was much too sober at the time I read the note ;-) Kirk's completely good-natured contention was that our test was flawed because we were comparing apples to oranges; Bibo's typically uses the ¾ baked method for their slices, while ASONY cooks their by-the-slice pies all the way through before putting them out for display. ASONY also typically pre-makes some of their most popular combos for by-the-slice pies, while Bibo's just uses a basic pie and adds toppings to match the order after the fact. After going back and forth for a while, Kirk and I decided that we owed it to ourselves to set up Round 2 of this now Epic comparison. When the dust settled, we had agreed that the venue would actually be at ASONY, and that Kirk himself would weigh in with his thoughts on the two pizzas. It was further decided that the main thrust of this 2nd comparison would be done using pies exactly as normal consumers would most likely experience them - using toppings the way they wanted them to end up, and baking them 100% through, then taking them home and eating them out of the box. For the record, I bow my hat to Kirk, who is not only a man who knows the pizza trade inside and out, but who is also a total Kamikaze for uniform testing methods! For the purpose of this test, he stocked some 20" boxes (because that's the size pie that Bibo's sells), and arranged with me to take the ASONY pie out of the oven at exactly the same time that we picked up the Bibo's pie; he even had one of his staff stash the ASONY pie their car to more closely duplicate the condition of the Bibo's pie. One last bit of background before I cut to the chase. We also got 2 slices from Bibo's and 2 slices from ASONY; both were pepperoni and mushrooms. This we expected would yield a different result than in our first test, because Bibo does the ¾ bake with no toppings and then adds them; ASONY bakes a special pie with pepperoni and mushrooms just for slices because that combo is so popular. It's time for the bottom line - drum roll please! - For pies directly from their ovens to your table, go with ASONY; for slices, go with Bibo's ¾ bakes, and finish them on a pizza stone. - For the best darn NY style pizza experience ANYWHERE, go with a slice of Sicilian from ASONY; their Meatlovers' is ridiculous, and a single slice could dispatch an entire Roman Legion into a blissful food coma. Let's keep in context the fact that both of these NY style pizza restaurants are world-class - I'd match them up against any pizza joint both West AND East of the Hudson River. If NY style pizza is what you crave, then you'll be a happy camper at either place. [The End] Tasting notes: - Comparing just the flavor of the dough used in both places, I have to give the nod to Bibo's. It's chewier, and a little sweeter. That said both crusts are exceptional! - "Independent suspension" (a bit of my personal pizza jargon; by that I mean how well does the pizza stands up to a good cross-section of toppings without drooping or becoming soggy) clearly goes to ASONY. - The cheese and spice combination used by Bibo's ranks a notch or two higher in my book. I like the flavor of the cheese and the gestalt taste better. - When considering the meat topping flavors (especially the pepperoni) ASONY clearly comes out on top. - When reheated a second and third time, ASONY retained their flavor and "independent suspension" better. - When we examined it closely, it was obvious that the pie we got from Bibo's wasn't their best work; the dough was not completely uniform, and it was thicker in the middle than at the ends.

    (5)
  • Manjit Z.

    4 1/2 stars. This is how pizza should be. My first experience was when my brother and his girlfriend took me here, I wasn't hungry at the time, but the slices really looked good. My brother's gf let me have a bite of her cheese pizza and I really liked it, and I'm the type of person that loves to have everything on my pizza, so I was quite surprised that I liked this plain cheese pizza. I've been dying to go back ever since. I finally got to go today. I got a slice of mushroom and a slice of cheese, the cheese was great! A Slice of New York has made me a cheese pizza convert. The crust was perfect, thin and crispy! This is my new favorite pizza spot!

    (4)
  • Dawn D.

    I went back last night with my fiance and I had the margherita pizza. YUMMERS to my TUMMERS. Deeeeeeelicious! Definitely a better experience than last time. We also had the salad for $5. It was very good. They gave us two dressings. One in a packette and one in a container that seem to have packed themselves. I liked the one they packed themselves better. It has more garlic! YUM!

    (5)
  • Alex C.

    One of the better "NY Style" pizza I've had in the south bay. The pesto veggie slice was good, but simple mushroom was great. The crust is what sets apart NY style from others, and that was exactly the case here. Simple recipe, almost burnt - perfect taste. The thicker slices sold there are Sicilian slices, which I previously thought was a type of deep dish. They also sell a chocolate chip cannoli made fresh to your order, although I found it to be a bit too heavy.

    (4)
  • Carole Y.

    Yummy pizza! I love thin crust pizza, so this place is right up my alley! The place itself is really small, with only enough seats to sit about 5 people? Anyway, it's never really a problem for me because I order to go. I've tried their Rockefeller Center (pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, salami, garlic) and Bensonhurst (chicken, pesto, mushrooms, garlic). I've also had slices of pepperoni + mushroom, sausage + pepperoni, and their garlic knots. Pizza is always yummy and flavorful! Their chopped garlic pieces can be a little big and overpowering for some people who aren't fond of garlic. But you can probably tell them to leave it out when ordering your pizza. I, on the other hand, love garlic! Pizzas are always heated and crust is almost always nice and crispy. The garlic knots were bigger than I thought, and sooooo good! Comes with a marinara dipping sauce. Great place to get pizza! A little out of the way for me, but I'd gladly come here anytime!

    (4)
  • Amorous G.

    I just got a custom-made calzone with onions, pepperoni and sausage and my boyfriend got a meatball sandwich. The atmosphere was pretty cool, we especially liked the Wall of Shame but here's to hoping I don't get put up there because sadly, my calzone was undercooked in the middle :(. I was also disappointed that it seemed as though the onions were raw. To their credit, my bf loved his meatball sandwich, although he said it was a bit spicy.

    (2)
  • Artem M.

    Coming back from a business trip to Long Island, NY I can absolutely tell it taste nothing like New York Pizza. The only way for this pizza to resemble NY style pizza is bigger slices and thin looking crust. But in reality it tastes like it used metal can ingredients. Most of pizza lack veggies, and tastes kind of dry and greasy. On top of that they charge about $4 for a slice which should not be more than $2 for this quality. If you are looking for pizza nearby that location I will rather get Pizza My heart at Valley Fair.

    (3)
  • Sachin T.

    I've had a lot of good and bad pizza around the bay area. This was definitely not even close to the top of the list. We had the large times square pizza. $27 is on the pricier side for a pie of this quality. I wouldn't come back. If I was in the area, the Tony and Albas down the street is way better for roughly the same price

    (2)
  • Milo D.

    Kirk Vartan makes the most killer pizza in the world !! Maybe even better than New York....I know I'm just saying.... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving A Slice of New York a chance. The place is small and there is not a lot of seating but just stop in and give his pizza a chance...you won't regret it. Also try their smoothy, especially the watermelon. The only reason I said loud on the noise level is if the blue bar next door happens to be going on at night...during the day the noise level is average.

    (5)
  • T. C.

    Small shop fast friendly service. Pizza is thin crust and delicious. Skip the garlic knots but any pizza you select here will be enjoyable. No bad choice of pizza here.

    (4)
  • Elizabeth V.

    What can I say about this place that has not already been said? It is really good, thin crust pizza. I did go to NY recently and every pizza joint I saw, I stopped in to get a slice. This place is definitely reminiscent of the NY pizza joints! I've tried the margherita which is superb, the buffalo chicken, also really good, and the pineapple/ham pizza (not the best in my opinion). The pizza joint opens pretty late so I like coming after having a few drinks on Santana Row.

    (5)
  • Antionette P.

    Its true I am a long Island girl and their pizza is the real deal (minus the grease, a real slice definitely has some orange grease drippings from the cheese but thats ok). I love this place and they have a sweet lunch special too. The only reason I gave them 4 stars is because of the lack of seating but their other spot definitely has plenty of room and same great pizza!

    (4)
  • Jennifer S.

    This place looks like a hole-in-the-wall, but it has great pizza. I took my parents there (who are originally from NY) when they came to visit. I think if my Dad had his way, after looking at the outside he would have walked away. We got 2 pizzas and a salad to go though (because there is really no place to sit there). The pizzas were huuuuge! Between 4 people we ate 1 large pizza. The slices were giant, but thin and barely crispy on the bottom, just like an NY style pizza should be! Will definitely keep going back!

    (5)
  • Jan Michel P.

    Lunch time special free soda with 2 slices of pizza. meat lovers is a definite must.

    (4)
  • Sabrina A.

    First of all, a special thanks to the owner for taking time to come talk to me about my experience at another location, chatting about his pizza and for the free cannoli that made my night. We were over in this area trying to catch a movie, we needed something quick and easy. Then I remembered I had said I would try the original A Slice of New York location. So we found street parking nearby and walked up. The outside isn't much and does seem a tad dirty, but perhaps it adds charm? Inside is tiny and there is not a whole lot of room to move around but the cashier was quick to help and soon we ordered. We were swiftly moved along and had our food quickly. The cashier ended up being the owner who could not have been more friendly and cheerful. You could easily see he loves his business and it shows through his shining character. The pizza was good, I'm a huge fan of burntish thin slice but it was good, the flavors were tasty and plenty of it for the price. Good, solid pizza. The garlic knots were yummy too! Loads of garlic, will fill you up and oily (but in a good way). They are a must try. Then there was the cannoli, honestly I'm not usually a huge fan but . . . . . these were the best cannoli I have ever had. So flavorful, the cream just right, the shell nice and crisp - I am seriously a believer now! So the food was good and I would certainly come again. The decor is simple. The staff/owner help make a fun experience. Good food. Yum!

    (4)
  • Bob G.

    Just as an update I stopped by ASONY for a quick lunch and since I didn't have any cash I used my debit card. They check ID's when you do this and as I didn't have my drivers license on me I used my retired military ID card instead. Great decision because the folks at ASONY gave me a 50% discount for military ID. For my fellow veterans out there you might want to give this place a shot. The food and the service are top rate in my opinion. I'm looking forward to trying out their new location in Sunnyvale.

    (5)
  • Nivita T.

    so overhyped.. I would say the food here is mediocre at best. Garlic knots and my friends margherita pizza were pretty greasy. and my pesto chicken slice was okay, but the crust was a little cardboard like. It is a cool spot though, it was bustling and all the workers seemed happy to be there. maybe I'll give this place another try if I'm in the area

    (3)
  • Nam N.

    Pizza, beer, and a Rock Band 2 party with our friends....couldn't have asked for a better Friday night. Even better, the friends brought over a pizza from A Slice of New York-- a place I've wanted to try for a LONG time! Since we were planning a long night of rockin' out, they brought the ginormous 18" pie covered with pepperoni, sausage, and garlic. I'll be honest, when we opened the box, I was a little puzzled at the sight of the sausage--cut into small matchstick slices. Eh, who cares--if it tastes good, they could cut it into Pokemon shapes and I'd be ok with it. One bite--YUM-O! Great pizza dough flavor and topping flavors. We also had the garlic knots, which I'll be honest, rivaled the pizza. Super light, chewy, and topped with a savory garlic-parsley-parmesan cheese goodness. The one thing I was a bit disappointed with when I ate the first slice, was the sogginess of the crust. However, an hour later, when we were ready for our second slice, I threw a few in the oven on a cookie sheet to crisp it up and melt the cheese. BINGO!!! Now that's what I was looking for. The heat really brought the flavors out and the crust was perfect. YUMMY! (Our bad, we should have really done that in the first place but we were too hungry to wait for the oven to preheat!) The 18" pizza with three toppings came out to $24 and the knots were $4. Not cheap pizza but definitely worth the extra few dollars for the great quality. We'll definitely be back!

    (4)
  • Tommy G.

    This certainly is the best Pizza I've had in awhile. Very nice. Yes this is the real deal. Ex New Yorker thinks this is a great place to go get real NY Pizza. The el camino location is done very very nice. Thumbs up on both locales.

    (5)
  • Andrew J.

    My friends and I were looking for pizza late at night when we found this place. Were were going to go with the standard 'pizza hut or dominos' when we suggested finding a high star rating on a pizza joint we've never heard of. Talk about a diamond in the rough. They make everything right in front of you. They'll even customize it anyway you like it. The guys that work there are fun to talk to and you can tell they want to get your the right kind of pie. We ended up hitting up this place 3 times in a couple of weeks and bought several pizzas for friends we had in a business meeting and they were wondering where we got the pizza. You can dine there as they have a few small seating areas outside and in but I don't really recommend it so much as its a pretty tight place. I just love these hole in the wall locations. Great find.

    (5)
  • Tiffany C.

    A thin slice of NY pizza late at night when nothing is open. Really hits the spot. Honestly my visit here is probably 3 stars, but I'm positive that they are worthy of 4 stars. Since we came here late at night, I presume that pizza was dry due to being reheated in the oven. Not nearly as good as my late night visit to Escape from NY on haight or Bronx pizza in SD. I know that if i came here during the day and had a fresh slice it would be more deserving of 4 stars. I suppose I need to stop here after shopping at Santana Row for an updated review.

    (3)
  • Alaina G.

    I've lived in the Bay Area for over a decade now and A Slice of New York is hands down the best NY style pizza I've had. I prefer NY style pizza over Chicago style pizza to begin with, but even if that wasn't the case I would still adore this establishment. If you've looked at customer photos you would see that these pizza slices are larger than the plates they're placed upon. The crust is crisp and there are top notch toppings. I have never had a bad slice of pizza from A Slice of New York. My only complaint is how TERRIBLY SMALL the eatery is. Don't bring a group of friends and expect to find somewhere to sit. Four, maybe five people can sit and eat in this establishment, but it's very cramped. There are tables outside, but not many. I wouldn't want to be around during busy hours, that is, unless you don't mind eating at the sidewalk. Nonetheless, this is the best NY pizza the Bay Area has to offer. Hands down!

    (5)
  • James M.

    I took my wife here for lunch these guys are aweso me the pizza is amazing! So good. if you havent tried it... You will and youll wish you had tried it sooner!

    (5)
  • Wade P.

    Awesome Margarita pie!

    (4)
  • Adelle-Akiko K.

    Having lived in Manhattan for 2 years while I attended graduate school, I can honestly say that I don't miss the city. However, I do miss the pizza. Rather, I MISSED the pizza. Once I set foot in A Slice Of New York and took my first bite of a slice, all that nostalgia dissipated into thin air just like the California fog on a warm summer day. This is REAL NYC pizza people, transplanted right into the middle of Silicon Valley. Don't question how it got here, just accept and be grateful...

    (5)
  • Coleman H.

    just wanted to come back and give them ANOTHER 5 star review, this place really is the best. I came in and let them know the last cannoli I had ordered was tiny compared to how they usually made them. Without asking for anything, they immediately offered me a replacement free of charge. I was happy with that arrangement, and took them up on it. While I was there, someone called in to cancel their order for a large pepperoni pizza. They announced to all the customers in the shop what had happened and offered the pizza at a substantial discount. Nobody jumped at it, so I offered to pay the difference between my current order and what they were asking, and they accepted! What's more, I got home and they had put TWO free cannolis in the to-go bag! EXCELLENT service and excellent product! Can't stop raving about this place.

    (5)
  • S K.

    Best pizza by Santa Clara! Me and my bf have tried a lot of pizza places and this one by far is the best! Thin crust, very fresh cheesy taste, just the right amount of sauce. The large pizzas are huge! Very good pepperoni :-)

    (5)
  • Brett B.

    I prefer their newer location on El Camino in Sunnyvale a lot more, but if I am in the area this is still a good place to grab a slice! I generally go for the meaty slices and load up the parmesan and red pepper flakes. Parking and seating is pretty bad at this location.

    (4)
  • Sopheak S.

    I wanna get this out there that this review is based on that I have never had real New York pizza before, but if New York Pizza is better than this, then I am So excited! A big thing, this place was a huge hassle. Parking was terrible and there was no place to sit. It was raining so we couldn't even sit on the tables outside. Absolutely no place to sit so we ended up eating in the car, but.... it was totally worth it and I still enjoyed every moment of it. It definitely deserves the five stars for the food and friendly people. I highly recommend the BACON, chicken, and pesto. It's even delicious to write out (I always capitalize "BACON"). I get this every time I eat here. Also, do not pass on their garlic knots! It is delicious: all garlicy, buttery, and covered in pesto. I just heard that a new location just opened in Sunnyvale, which is great but now I have to think of a way to give it 10 stars if its going to be great food AND convenient.

    (5)
  • Kaety F.

    I love pizzas so this is one of my favorite places in this area... Fresh crispy and lots of options.

    (4)
  • Harry S.

    OMG the pizza here is the best pizza I've ever had before. Even though I haven't been eating pizzas outside of Pizza Hut and Dominos, I gotta say the pizza here is awesome! The workers there seemed pretty chill and cool and I was eating there.

    (5)
  • Chris M.

    It's widely accepted that the best thin crust pizza can be found in NY. That's just the way it is. All 10 of you that follow my reviews probably know that Joe's Pizza in NY is the Gold Standard by which all thin crust pizza is measured. So naturally, when I heard of A Slice of New York, I was intrigued. It is consistently described as the closest thing you'll get to a NY slice around these parts, and you know what? I have to agree. Nice thin crust here. Crisp where it needs to be, just enough chew to save it from being cracker like. But most importantly, it's consistently good. They don't have off days here, and that's a sign of a good pizza recipe. The slices are NY size which is nice. The sauce is properly seasoned, with just hints of herbs of spices, nothing too heavy handed. The ratio of cheese to crust is also on point, with a nice clean taste. Also a plus is the fact that there's not as much grease as one would expect from a thin crust slice. When it comes to NY slices, one can only really judge on plain (cheese) slices, and pepperoni slices. Slice of NY certainly passes the test on both accounts. If you're craving some good thin crust pizza, and you're in the Santa Clara area, give this place a try. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Now gedouddaheah!

    (4)
  • Rene R.

    Good pizza, lousy parking. Don't spend any time trying to park in the perfect spot, you can find something close by. Cannolis! Now those are delicious!

    (4)
  • Matthew P.

    The pizza here is great and the price isn't too bad for pizza by the slice. I would definitely go back.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

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Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Street, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

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Pizza

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