Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Pizza Restaurants in East Harlem
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
La Nostra Pizzeria
A huge, topping-heavy New York slice and pie menu under one roof.
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Busy East Harlem counter spot with an unusually deep menu of classic and specialty pies, from grandma squares to buffalo chicken and penne vodka-topped options. It’s the move when you want delivery-friendly pizza with lots of topping choices rather than a bare-bones slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma Pie, Buffalo Chicken Pie, White Pie
What Makes it Special: A huge, topping-heavy New York slice and pie menu under one roof.
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Long-running East Harlem slice shop dating back to the early 1960s, known for straightforward New York pies and quick counter service on a busy stretch of 116th Street. Regulars use it for cheap slices, whole pies, and a no-frills stop before or after errands in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Large Cheese Pie, Mushroom Slice, Garlic Bread
What Makes it Special: Decades-old 116th Street counter doing classic New York slices at low prices.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Tiny Lexington Avenue shop focused on classic cheese slices at notably low prices, plus simple combos like two slices and a soda. It’s the move when you want a fast, cheap, hot slice near the 103rd Street–Lexington subway without overthinking toppings or atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Two-Slice-and-Soda Special, Pepperoni Slice
What Makes it Special: Bare-bones corner shop with very cheap slices and commuter-friendly hours.