Best Trendy Table Hotspots Pizza Restaurants in Upper West Side (Central)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Motorino Pizza
Serious Neapolitan pizza in a kid-welcoming, museum-adjacent setting.
Notable Picks
8.7
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Motorino’s Upper West Side outpost serves Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pies near the Museum of Natural History, making it an easy sit-down choice for families who care about crust. The compact room runs busy but stays relaxed enough for kids, with friendly service and a menu of familiar toppings alongside their famous Brussels sprouts pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts and pancetta pizza, Soppressata piccante pizza
What Makes it Special: Serious Neapolitan pizza in a kid-welcoming, museum-adjacent setting.
8.7
Made In New York Pizza on Amsterdam specializes in ultra-crisp square slices with cupping pepperoni and a balanced, slightly sweet sauce, plus classic round pies. Locals treat it as a modern UWS slice benchmark, especially for quick dinners and late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy pepperoni square slice, Classic cheese slice, White square slice
What Makes it Special: Crisp-edged square slices with cupping pepperoni and balanced sauce.
Worthy Picks
#3
Celeste
7.9
Celeste is a tightly packed Italian trattoria where blistered, thin-crust pizzas share table space with pastas, antipasti, and daily specials. Crowded rooms and brisk service are part of the experience, and many locals treat it as a casual date-night option when they want wine and a proper sit-down pie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto and arugula pizza, Four-cheese pizza
What Makes it Special: Crowded neighborhood trattoria pairing serious pies with broader Italian plates.