Lazzara's Pizza Cafe
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Lazzara's Pizza Cafe is a practical Midtown pick when the group wants an easy, casual pizza-centered meal near Times Square rather than a destination dinner. Choose it for convenience and low-friction repeat value; choose Wolfgang's Steakhouse or Boqueria when the night needs more ceremony, service, or group energy.
About Lazzara's Pizza Cafe
In New York City, Lazzara's Pizza Cafe is best approached with the few basics in mind: it is a casual venue with daily hours. The confirmed schedule runs Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM.
A casual New York City option when convenience matters
The clearest planning detail is the dress code: casual. That makes Lazzara's Pizza Cafe a direct choice when the group wants an unfussy New York City stop rather than a formal dining plan.
Because the supplied details do not verify a chef, menu format, awards, prices, reservation policy, seating count, or beverage program, expectations should stay practical. If the group wants to compare other options, Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Boqueria, District Tap House, Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St), and Mr. Broadway are venues to consider based on the kind of outing you want.
Better for simple planning than a special-occasion promise
Lazzara's Pizza Cafe should not be framed as a destination restaurant based on the information available here. The useful facts are simple: it is in New York City, it has a casual dress code, and it keeps regular daily hours.
For a return visit, the reason to consider it is ease. The hours support weekday visits from late morning through evening, a later Saturday close, and a shorter Sunday schedule.
Bottom line: consider Lazzara's Pizza Cafe when you want a casual New York City option and the posted hours fit your plans. Choose another venue if the occasion depends on details such as a particular menu, beverage program, price point, or formal atmosphere.
Planning details
- Location
- 221 W 38th St #2, New York, NY 10018
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lazzaraspizza.com
- Phone
- +12129447792
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lazzara’s reads like a dependable Midtown institution: a second-floor pizzeria that values consistency over trendiness. The physical remove from the sidewalk quiets the city’s din and produces an unhurried, workday rhythm that feels deliberately low-key. It leans into New York’s pan-and-round pizza tradition rather than contemporary Neapolitan fashion, delivering a familiar, satisfying experience for regulars who prize reliability. The room’s tone is relaxed and quietly classic, the kind of place that functions as a neighborhood reference point for the people who actually work in the Garment District.
Best For
This is a lunch-first spot for workday New Yorkers who need something reliable and unfussy. The description repeatedly anchors Lazzara’s to the Garment District’s practical lunch trade: clients arrive with purpose, repeat business matters, and the restaurant thrives on consistency rather than destination dining press. It’s best for solo or small-group weekday lunches, quick midday breaks, and anyone seeking familiar New York–style pizza without ceremony. If you’re in the neighborhood for work, Lazzara’s is the kind of place you come back to because it reliably delivers what you expect.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the straightforward classics here: the menu sits in the New York pan-and-round tradition, so ordering a signature pie is a sensible move. The venue’s noted thin-crust Sicilian pizza is the kind of no-nonsense standout that aligns with the restaurant’s emphasis on familiarity and satisfaction. Expect solid, workday-friendly portions and flavors rather than experimental preparations; choose what you know if you want a dependable, crowd-pleasing lunch that suits the Garment District clientele who keep returning.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere popular with garment district workers and visitors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
thin-crust Sicilian pizza
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 221 W 38th St #2, New York, NY 10018
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mr. Broadway, Notable alternative
- Boqueria, Tapas Bar, Tapas Bar
- District Tap House, Notable alternative
- Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St), Notable alternative
- Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown
Lazzara's Pizza Cafe is the easier, more casual call when the meal needs to stay simple. Compared with Wolfgang's Steakhouse, it is less occasion-driven and less formal, so pick Wolfgang's for a steakhouse dinner and pick Lazzara's when convenience matters more than ceremony.
Boqueria is stronger for groups who want tapas, drinks, and a livelier room. District Tap House makes more sense when the night is built around beer, bar food, or a louder after-work setting. Lazzara's is better for a lower-key meal where pizza is the anchor and the group does not need a big-room atmosphere.
If the fallback plan is fast, casual, and Times Square-adjacent, Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St) is the more flexible alternative for mixed cravings. Mr. Broadway is the better cross-shop when the group wants a broader sit-down menu. For a repeat Midtown meal with minimal fuss, Lazzara's stays the pizza-first choice.
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Compare Lazzara's Pizza Cafe
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazzara's Pizza Cafe | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Mr. Broadway | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Boqueria | New York City | Tapas Bar | 2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7182024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7162023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Recommended |
| District Tap House | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St) | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Wolfgang’s Steakhouse | New York City | Steakhouse | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #442025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4092023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Lazzara's Pizza Cafe?
The supplied details do not verify a reservation policy or typical wait times. Plan around the confirmed hours: Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Lazzara's Pizza Cafe?
Treat Lazzara's Pizza Cafe as a casual New York City venue. The details are limited to its city, casual dress code, and daily hours.
What should I wear to Lazzara's Pizza Cafe?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Lazzara's Pizza Cafe is casual.
Is Lazzara's Pizza Cafe good for a special occasion?
If the occasion calls for more planning details, compare it with another venue such as Wolfgang's Steakhouse; if you simply want a casual New York City option, Lazzara's Pizza Cafe may fit.
Is Lazzara's Pizza Cafe good for solo dining?
The supplied details do not verify a specific solo-dining setup. What is confirmed is that Lazzara's Pizza Cafe is casual and open daily, with weekday hours from 11:30 AM to 9 PM.
