ZipPicks Awards
Best Pizza in Astoria
Master Critic Review
Gino’s Pizzeria and Restaurant
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
A no-frills Broadway pizzeria that’s built for quick, reliable slices with enough menu breadth to keep regulars rotating between styles. Keep the order practical—one classic slice and one stuffed-style slice—so you get contrast without turning it into a buffet.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stuffed slice, Regular cheese slice, Pasta pizza slice
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Classic slice-shop range with stuffed slices in the mix.
Who should go: Late-night slice people and quick lunches
When to visit: Late evening for easy grab-and-go
What to order: Stuffed slice, regular cheese slice, pasta pizza slice
Insider tip: Do one classic slice plus one stuffed slice—skip extras.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking along Broadway; meters during the day and tougher after 6pm. No valet.
Dress code: Casual—jeans, hoodies, and work clothes all fit in.
Noise level: Moderate—typical slice-shop hum, but short conversations are easy.
Weekend wait: 5–10 minutes for slices; longer only if ordering full pies late night.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—cheese slices and veggie-topped options are always available.
Vegan options: Limited—no dedicated vegan cheese; veggie slices without cheese may work.
Gluten-free options: No dedicated gluten-free options.
Best For
Better for: Late-night slices, fast service, and cheap, reliable pizza without fuss.
Skip if: You want a sit-down pizza experience, artisan pies, or strong dietary accommodations.