Lucia Pizza Of UES

"Big news for slice-seekers on the Upper East Side. Lucia Pizza—one of our favorite pizzerias—has a third location at 88th and Third Ave. The original is in Sheepshead Bay, and their Soho outpost opened in 2024; we love the classic NY slices at both locations, sprinkled with parmesan, drizzled with olive oil, and topped with torn fresh basil. The striped creamed spinach slice is a standout too. It’s a basic operation, but there are a few tables inside. " - will hartman

"Lucia Pizza, originally from Sheepshead Bay, opened a Soho location in 2024, and now has a third spot on east 88th Street. We love Lucia for their crust—thin and light on the bottom, airy around the edges—which provides a satisfying, chewy, classic New York slice experience. Their plain pizza is excellent, with just enough cheese, and finished with a few leaves of peppery basil. But Lucia's more out-there toppings—like creamed spinach—are also well-worth getting, and we’ll be back to try the grandma and Sicilian squares. It's a simple white-and-green space, but there are a few tables where you can sit and eat one of the city's top pizzas. photo credit: Willa Moore" - Will Hartman

"A pizza slice shop expanding its reach with a third location uptown." - Emma Orlow

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