Best Hidden Gems Heaven Pizza Restaurants in Murray Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Norma
Sicilian-focused trattoria known for arancini, pasta alla Norma and warm hospitality.
Notable Picks
#1
Norma
8.7
Norma’s Murray Hill outpost leans into Sicilian comfort cooking, from arancini and panelle to richly sauced pasta alla Norma and pan-style pizzas. The cozy room and attentive staff make it a go-to for lingering dinners that feel more like a trattoria in Catania than a Third Avenue address.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arancini Siciliani, Pasta alla Norma, Rianata Sicilian Pan Pizza
What Makes it Special: Sicilian-focused trattoria known for arancini, pasta alla Norma and warm hospitality.
#2
Spoto Pizza
8.2
Spoto Pizza is a newer 3rd Avenue slice shop that has quickly built a following for its crisp pies and specialty slices, including a highly praised vodka slice. While it doesn’t run as late as the 3am institutions, it fills the early-to-midnight window with a more modern take on the neighborhood slice joint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka Slice, Plain Cheese Pie, Specialty Slice of the Day
What Makes it Special: New-school slice shop with standout specialty slices, especially the vodka slice.
8
Rocky’s is an old-school Kips Bay pizzeria with counter slices up front and a surprisingly spacious back room for lingering over pies. Beyond classic cheese, it’s known for over-the-top specialty slices like penne alla vodka pizza and grandma squares that draw a loyal late-night crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penne alla vodka pizza slice, Grandma square slice, Buffalo chicken slice
What Makes it Special: Long-running slice shop with a brick-oven feel and a huge roster of specialty pies.