The Best Of The Best Pizza Spots Throughout The Five Boroughs

If we were to ask you what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “New York,” we’re pretty sure you would think pizza. Ooey and gooey, we can’t imagine this city without its signature trademark food. Every borough claims to have the best pizza in town, but here are just a few of our favorites.

Joe's Pizza - Manhattan
If we didn't include this quintessential place, is this really a pizza roundup? Owned by the man himself, Joe Pozzuoli, this famous pizza place has been open since 1975. Currently 75-years-old, Joe still runs the place and continues to make the same exact recipe he's been making for over 40 years. There's a reason his pizza place attracts dozens and dozens of celebrities every year. Photo: thepizzasnob.net
Emilio's of Morris Park - The Bronx
Pizza doesn't just have to be red sauce and cheese--you gotta get yourself a white sauce sometimes, too! This joint is the talk of the Bronx for their beloved white pizza. Within the thin slice you have creamy ricotta cheese and stretchy mozzarella melted and married with garlic sauce on top of the crunchy crust. Raved about by most Bronx residents, Emilio's has delighted locals since 1989.
Rosa's Pizza - Queens
Queens has a world of cultures mixed together in one borough, but one thing is for sure, they have the Italian pizzerias in NYC. At Rosa's you get the budget-friendly and family-friendly vibe of the restaurant's ambiance and the friendliness of the staff who bring out the freshest pizza your eyes can gaze upon. Gooey and scrumptious, Rosa's doesn't play around when it comes to flavor. Photo: thrillist.com
Lucali - Brooklyn
Not your typical pizza restaurant, Lucali has calzones the size of your head! This pizza place garnered reviews from people all over the state who come there and wait the hours it takes to get seated. There's no hipster Brooklyn vibes here, just the ambience of Italy. Bring your own wine, sit back, and relax as you enjoy these perfect pies. Photo: Yelp
Lee's Pizza - Staten Island
Why have the sauce under the cheese when you can have it on top? At Lee's, they pride themselves on being a family run restaurant that serves people as if they are family. Everyone raves about the clam pizza and margarita pizza, and love that the pies have a thin crust. Bring the kids on over for a true Staten Island experience! Photo: thrillist.com

British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

Saf-T-Swim

<p>For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>