ZipPicks Awards
Best Italian in East Village
Best Cheap Pizza in East Village
Best Family Friendly Pizza in East Village
Master Critic Review
Ribalta
8.6
A Neapolitan-focused pizzeria with a big, lively dining room and a dough program led by veterans of NYC’s Neapolitan scene. The cornicione is airy and char-kissed, and the kitchen keeps pasta and antipasti at a reliably high level for groups or pre-theater dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Verace, Diavola Pizza, Calamari & Fritto Misto
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Deeply traditional Neapolitan pizza from a long-running specialist team.
Who should go: Pizza loyalists and big groups.
When to visit: Weeknights for shorter waits.
What to order: Margherita Verace, Diavola, fritto misto.
Insider tip: Sit near the open kitchen to watch the pies launch.