Best Trendy Table Hotspots Pizza Restaurants in Greenpoint
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Paulie Gee's
Dine-in-only wood-fired pies with cult-favorite signatures and a serious vegan section.
Notable Picks
#1
Paulie Gee's
8.9
Paulie Gee's is a dine-in-only wood-fired pizzeria where long-fermented dough, carefully sourced toppings, and a deep vegan menu make it one of Greenpoint’s most studied pizza rooms. Locals and visiting pizza obsessives line up for pies like the Hellboy and Regina that balance char, chew, and sauce in a cozy, brick-lined space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hellboy Pizza, Regina Pizza, Vegan Greenpointer
What Makes it Special: Dine-in-only wood-fired pies with cult-favorite signatures and a serious vegan section.
8.3
Salsa is a compact Greenpoint shop focused on Neapolitan-style pies, montanara fritta, and Italian antipasti coming out of a small, efficient kitchen. Regulars lean on it for properly blistered margheritas and weekend takeout, with occasional Italian press and guide mentions signaling quality beyond the storefront’s modest footprint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, La Hipsteroni Pizza, Trio Montanare
What Makes it Special: Neapolitan pies and fried mini pizzas with Italian guidebook credibility in a tiny neighborhood space.
8.2
Fornino’s Greenpoint outpost brings the long-running Brooklyn pizza name to Manhattan Avenue with a menu of wood-fired pies, salads, and wine. Guests use it as a sit-down option for classic and more composed pizzas like the Margherita Classica and Funghi Misti without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Classica Pizza, Funghi Misti Pizza, Calabrese Pizza
What Makes it Special: A full-service neighborhood Fornino with wood-fired pies ranging from classic margheritas to mushroom-truffle combinations.
Worthy Picks
#4
Upside Pizza
7.9
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
The Greenpoint branch of Upside Pizza brings the brand’s 90s-leaning aesthetic and sourdough-based pies to Manhattan Avenue, focusing on crisp squares and New York–style rounds. It’s used as a modern slice stop with bar seating, especially for pepperoni squares and vodka- or cheese-heavy pies.
Must-Try Dishes:
Upside Down Sicilian (Square), Sicilian Pepperoni (Square), Spicy Vodka Pie
What Makes it Special: A design-forward slice shop emphasizing sourdough-based squares and rounds with a slightly cheffier slice profile.