City Island Pizza Company
Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A neighborhood pizza spot on City Island Avenue, open late on weekends when most of the Bronx waterfront's seafood restaurants have closed. Practical for post-sailing dinners or late arrivals, but not the reason to make the trip—come for the island's maritime dining, then stop here if you need food after 8 PM.
About City Island Pizza Company
City Island Pizza Company is a New York City venue with a casual feel. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday from 5–10 PM, Saturday from 3–10 PM, and Sunday from 3–8 PM.
Use the posted schedule as the main planning tool. The venue is not listed for lunch service and opens earliest at 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday, with 5 PM openings Wednesday through Friday. For comparison planning, other New York City options that may come up in the same search include Sea Shore Restaurant, Johnny's Reef, Archie's Tap & Table, ATIK Restaurant, and Patricia's.
Why It Works for Evening Planning
The clearest advantage is timing. City Island Pizza Company is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, later than its Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday closing times. If your plans in New York City run into the evening, those weekend hours give you a wider window than the venue offers earlier in the week.
What You Trade by Booking Here
The tradeoff is that there is not enough information to make a detailed call on menu, pricing, atmosphere, seating, or special-occasion fit. Treat this as a casual New York City option whose confirmed facts are primarily its name, dress code, and operating hours. If you are comparing it with ATIK Restaurant, Archie's Tap & Table, Johnny's Reef, Patricia's, or Sea Shore Restaurant, make that comparison based on your own priorities and the latest direct information from each venue.
Plan around the hours: closed Monday and Tuesday; 5–9 PM Wednesday and Thursday; 5–10 PM Friday; 3–10 PM Saturday; and 3–8 PM Sunday. For broader New York City dining research, compare current details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 273 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cityislandpizza.com
- Phone
- +17182101970
The take
The Take
The Vibe
City Island Pizza Company feels like a neighbourhood institution tucked into a single walkable main street on City Island. The copy emphasizes local character — an operation shaped by a working waterfront and repeat customers rather than tourist traffic. That context gives the place a low-key charm: pizza is presented as comfort and communal food, part of the island’s daily rhythms rather than culinary spectacle. The editorial voice frames the restaurant as an outlier within the Bronx, scenic by virtue of its island setting, and quietly special for diners who value authenticity and an unpretentious, community-rooted meal.
Best For
This is a spot built for easy, family-minded meals and casual group dinners. The text repeatedly positions the pizza as something that 'feeds families after a day on the water,' which makes it ideal for post-activity dinners, relaxed weekend gatherings, and groups who want shareable, familiar food. The writing highlights hearty preparations such as the Sunday Supper and bucatini with Sunday gravy, so evenings and larger tables feel particularly appropriate. It’s less about formal dining and more about returning for the comforts of a neighbourhood staple.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the classics the profile highlights: the Sunday Supper and the bucatini with Sunday gravy are called out as signature offerings, and the piece frames pizza as the neighborhood’s dependable staple. Expect straightforward, American-style pizza rooted in New York thin-crust lineage; order family-style or to share with a group rather than à la carte tasting. Given the local, repeat-customer focus, plan for a relaxed meal rhythm rather than a staged, critic-oriented experience — come for familiar flavors and portions meant to satisfy an after-the-water appetite.
Venue details
Ambiance
Nautical meets mid-century atmosphere with gracious hospitality.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Sunday Supper
- bucatini with Sunday gravy
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 273 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Archie's Tap & Table, American, $$
- Sea Shore Restaurant, Notable alternative
- ATIK Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Johnny's Reef, Notable alternative
- Patricia’s, Italian-American, $$$
Restaurant context
City Island Pizza Company operates in a dining landscape dominated by seafood: Sea Shore Restaurant and Johnny's Reef anchor the waterfront with fried clams and steamed lobster, while Patricia's brings $$$ Italian-American tablecloth service to the island. This pizza spot competes on timing rather than format, it stays open until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, later than most island kitchens, making it the practical choice when you arrive after dinner hours or want a second meal after drinks.
Archie's Tap & Table offers $$ American plates and a bar program, overlapping with this venue's casual neighborhood positioning but closing earlier. Patricia's delivers the most polished Italian-American experience on the island, though at $$$ and with standard dinner-service hours. If you prioritize waterfront views and seafood volume, Sea Shore and Johnny's Reef are the better bets for lunch or early dinner. Book here when you need late-night food or want pizza instead of another fried platter, it fills a gap rather than defines the island's dining identity.
For visitors planning a City Island day trip, the recommendation is to eat seafood at lunch when the waterfront restaurants are busiest, then use this spot only if hunger strikes after 8 PM. If you're comparing pizza options across New York City, skip the Bronx entirely and book a table in Manhattan or Brooklyn where the category runs deeper.
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Compare City Island Pizza Company
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Island Pizza Company | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Archie's Tap & Table | New York City | American | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Sea Shore Restaurant | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| ATIK Restaurant | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Johnny's Reef | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Patricia’s | New York City | Italian-American | $$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about City Island Pizza Company?
City Island Pizza Company is a casual New York City venue. Its hours are: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–9 PM; Friday from 5–10 PM; Saturday from 3–10 PM; and Sunday from 3–8 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at City Island Pizza Company?
The venue's layout and bar seating arrangements are not specified. If bar or counter seating matters for your group, check directly with the venue before visiting.
Is City Island Pizza Company good for a special occasion?
There is not enough information to judge its special-occasion fit. The only confirmed style detail here is a casual dress code, so plan accordingly and confirm current details directly if ambiance, seating, or service format is important.
What should I order at City Island Pizza Company?
Is lunch or dinner better at City Island Pizza Company?
The schedule does not list lunch hours. City Island Pizza Company opens at 5 PM Wednesday through Friday, 3 PM Saturday and Sunday, and is closed Monday and Tuesday. Plan around those hours.
What are alternatives to City Island Pizza Company in New York City?
Other New York City venues to compare include Johnny's Reef, Sea Shore Restaurant, Archie's Tap & Table, ATIK Restaurant, and Patricia's.
