Ace's Pizza
Williamsburg, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Ace's Pizza is a walk-in-friendly neighbourhood slice spot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at 637 Driggs Ave. Best suited to casual meals and low-spend visits, it earns its place as a neighbourhood fixture rather than a destination. Book nothing — just show up, time it for a weekday or early evening for the most relaxed experience.
About Ace's Pizza
Verdict
If you're deciding between Ace's Pizza on Driggs Avenue and one of Williamsburg's newer, louder pizza concepts, Ace's wins on neighbourhood credibility and accessibility. This is a direct Brooklyn slice spot — walk-in friendly, easy to book, priced for repeat visits rather than special occasions. For a food-focused explorer working through New York's pizza scene, it earns a stop, but temper expectations: this is a neighbourhood fixture, not a destination dining event.
About Ace's Pizza
Ace's Pizza sits at 637 Driggs Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a stretch of the neighbourhood that draws both long-term residents and visitors making their way through the area's food scene. The address puts it close to McCarren Park, which makes it a practical choice after an afternoon outside — timing your visit for a weekday lunch or an early weekend evening gives you the leading shot at a relaxed experience before the area fills up with dinner crowds. Late Friday and Saturday nights are the least comfortable window if you want space and pace.
On the drinks side, pizza-focused spots at this price tier in Brooklyn typically keep bar programs lean, expect beer and wine rather than a cocktail list. If a serious bar program is part of your evening plan, pair Ace's with a stop at one of the neighbourhood's dedicated cocktail bars before or after. For context on what a genuinely strong drinks program looks like at this end of New York's dining scene, venues in our full New York City bars guide set the bar. Ace's is not competing in that category, it doesn't need to.
For explorers building a broader New York eating itinerary, Ace's fits naturally as a casual anchor. Pair it with higher-commitment bookings elsewhere in the city, Le Bernardin, Atomix, or Eleven Madison Park if you're spending seriously, use Ace's as a low-pressure neighbourhood meal in between. Our full New York City restaurants guide and hotels guide can help you build the rest of the trip around it.
Practical details: Reservations: Walk-ins welcome; no advance booking required. Dress: Casual, no dress code. Budget: Pizza pricing, low per-head spend. Ideal time to visit: Weekday lunch or early evening; avoid late weekend nights if you want a quieter experience. Getting there: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, accessible via the L train.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ace’s Pizza sits squarely in Williamsburg’s street-level fabric, showing the neighborhood’s mix of old-school slice culture and newer technique-driven shops. The write-up frames the address as part of a local collision — bodegas and dollar-slice counters rubbing shoulders with natural wine bars and pizza operators borrowing fermentation and wood-fired methods from other traditions. That tension gives Ace’s an approachable, classic New York pizza identity with a contemporary edge: it feels like a neighborhood joint that’s attentive to evolving pizza conversations without shedding its streetwise character.
Best For
This is a place for low-key neighborhood outings and casual hangouts where the focus is the pizza and the street around it. The description emphasizes Driggs Avenue’s residential grain and the block-level mix of inexpensive slices and more technique-forward spots, which makes Ace’s a good stop for people exploring Brooklyn’s pizza scene or for friends looking for an unfussy meal. It reads as a spot that suits informal meetups rather than formal dining — the sort of address you visit for a reliable slice and a sense of place.
Ordering Tips
Given the piece’s discussion of New York’s shifting pizza styles, lean into the basics here: the classic Cheese Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza are the signatures to start with. The broader context about the city’s foldable, Neapolitan-inflected slice and street-level dough traditions suggests that ordering a whole pie or a traditional slice is the clearest way to read what Ace’s is aiming for. Expect straightforward, neighborhood-oriented pizza rather than an elaborate tasting fare; pick a familiar pie to judge how the shop balances classic technique with contemporary influences.
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Bernardin, French, Seafood, $$$$
- Atomix, Modern Korean, Korean, $$$$
- Per Se, French, Contemporary, $$$$
- Masa, Sushi, Japanese, $$$$
- Eleven Madison Park, French, Vegan, $$$$
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Ace's Pizza and New York's high-commitment dining rooms are solving completely different problems. Le Bernardin, Per Se, and Masa all require weeks of planning, four-figure budgets, a specific kind of occasion to justify the outlay. Ace's requires none of that. If you are weighing where to spend your one serious dinner in New York, none of those venues and Ace's Pizza are actually in competition, they serve different needs entirely.
Where Ace's is more directly comparable is against Williamsburg and Greenpoint's broader casual dining field. At this tier, the decision usually comes down to what you want from the evening: if a strong cocktail program matters, Brooklyn has dedicated bars that do it better. If the goal is a solid, low-cost slice in a genuine neighbourhood setting without a reservation, Ace's is a reasonable call. For anyone planning a multi-day New York itinerary that also includes Atomix or Eleven Madison Park, Ace's works as a deliberate counterpoint, the kind of casual meal that keeps the overall trip from feeling relentlessly high-pressure.
If you're exploring beyond New York, the same logic applies in other cities: Lazy Bear in San Francisco, Smyth in Chicago, and Providence in Los Angeles represent the serious end of the US dining spectrum, they're worth the effort for a destination meal. Ace's is the opposite of that proposition, easy, accessible, priced for regulars. Use our full New York City restaurants guide to position it correctly within your broader itinerary.
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Compare Ace's Pizza
| Venue | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ace's Pizza | No published awards | |
| Le Bernardin | 2026 Eater NY 38 Best Restaurants in New York City · #82026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #132026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #212026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #342026 Forbes 5-Star2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #3 | $$$$ |
| Atomix | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #62026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #72026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #7Star Wine Lists 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's 50 North America's Best Restaurants · #12025 James Beard Awards · #12025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #2 | $$$$ |
| Per Se | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #292026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #102025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #922025 Relais Chateaux Award | $$$$ |
| Masa | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #922026 Forbes 5-Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #672025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Forbes 5-Star2025 Michelin 3 Stars | $$$$ |
| Eleven Madison Park | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #472026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #32025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #218 | $$$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ace's Pizza?
Ace's Pizza is on Driggs Ave in Williamsburg, a stretch that draws long-term residents alongside visitors — which tells you something about its standing in the neighbourhood. It earns its place on local credibility rather than marketing noise. Go in without expecting a polished concept-restaurant experience; this is a pizza spot that holds its own against newer, louder competition in the area.
Is Ace's Pizza good for a special occasion?
For a birthday dinner or anniversary, Ace's Pizza is probably not the call — its strength is in casual, credible neighbourhood dining rather than formal occasion framing. If you want a celebratory Brooklyn meal, options like Lilia or Laser Wolf in the same borough offer more occasion-appropriate settings. Ace's is the right move when the occasion is a good slice with people who know what they're doing.
How far ahead should I book Ace's Pizza?
Booking details are not publicly listed for Ace's Pizza, many neighbourhood pizza spots at this address operate on a walk-in basis. Check directly via their Driggs Ave location before planning around a reservation. If you're visiting during peak Williamsburg weekend hours, arriving early or off-peak is a safe approach.
Can Ace's Pizza accommodate groups?
There's no confirmed private dining or large-group policy on record for 637 Driggs Ave. For groups of six or more, it's worth calling ahead to check capacity before committing. Williamsburg has several pizza-focused spots — Roberta's in Bushwick, for example, has documented large-group seating — if a guaranteed group setup matters to your plan.
What are alternatives to Ace's Pizza in New York City?
For a comparable neighbourhood-pizza experience in Brooklyn, Roberta's in Bushwick and Di Fara in Midwood are reference points — both carry long-term local credibility. If you want something closer to Driggs Ave, Prince Street Pizza in Manhattan offers a different style but similar no-nonsense approach. Ace's holds its own for Williamsburg-specific convenience and local standing.
Is Ace's Pizza good for solo dining?
A casual pizza counter on Driggs Ave is well-suited to solo dining — no booking pressure, no awkward table-for-one dynamic. Williamsburg's foot traffic means you won't feel out of place eating alone here. It's a practical stop if you're moving through the neighbourhood on your own schedule.
What should I order at Ace's Pizza?
Specific menu details are not on record, so ordering advice based on confirmed dishes isn't possible here. At a Williamsburg pizza spot with neighbourhood credibility, the house pizza is the baseline test — start there and judge the crust and sauce balance before adding to your order. Check their current menu on arrival at 637 Driggs Ave.
