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Best Pizza in Forest Hills
Master Critic Review
Nick's Pizza - Forest Hills
8.6
A Forest Hills destination for brick-oven thin crust that rewards ordering a focused pie (or two) and letting the char and sauce balance do the work. It’s built for sit-down pacing—salads and classic Italian starters land best when you keep the table tight and pizza-forward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Old Fashioned Pie (thin crust), White Pie, Calzone
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Brick-oven thin crust that stays crisp, balanced, and pie-worthy at scale.
Who should go: Thin-crust loyalists and sit-down pie nights
When to visit: Weeknight dinner for smoother pacing
What to order: Old Fashioned Pie, White Pie, calzone
Insider tip: Order one 16" pie and one starter—skip over-ordering sides.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along Ascan Avenue; can be competitive after 6pm, easier earlier evenings. No dedicated lot.
Dress code: Smart casual. Jeans and clean sneakers are common, but polished casual works best for dinner.
Noise level: Moderate. Lively dining room but still workable for conversation at the table.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes without a reservation during peak hours
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait or very short wait
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes – multiple vegetable-forward pies, salads, and cheese-based options.
Vegan options: Limited – can customize vegetable pies without cheese, but no dedicated vegan menu.
Gluten-free options: Limited – gluten-free crust availability varies and cross-contamination is possible.
Best For
Better for: Brick-oven thin crust with consistent char and balance, especially for sit-down pizza nights rather than grab-and-go slices.
Skip if: You want fast counter service, deep-dish styles, or a broad vegan/gluten-free menu.