Nick's Pizza
Forest Hills, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Nick's Pizza is worth using for a casual Forest Hills pizza night, especially when convenience matters more than occasion energy. It is better for repeat neighborhood use and takeout-minded plans than for diners looking for awards, tasting menus, or a dressed-up room.
About Nick's Pizza
Nick's Pizza is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and evening hours most weekdays, with earlier openings on Friday through Sunday.
Use it for a casual New York City plan
Nick's Pizza lists casual dress, Monday through Thursday hours of 4–9 PM, and Friday through Sunday hours of 12–9 PM. That makes it easier to place in a relaxed schedule than in a plan that depends on formal service details or a confirmed special-occasion format.
Dress casually and avoid assuming specifics about takeout, delivery, menu range, allergy accommodations, pricing, or reservation policies unless you check directly with the venue.
Where it fits in a New York City plan
Nick's Pizza is best considered as one casual New York City option among other dining choices. If the group is comparing alternatives, focus on basic fit: timing, mood, and whether everyone is comfortable with the limited details available.
Other named options to consider include Dee's, Cabana, Dirty Pierre's, Portofino Ristorante, and Sakura-Ya. Use those comparisons naturally as part of a broader dining decision rather than assuming Nick's Pizza has any specific format, menu breadth, or special service model.
For a broader scan of choices, the New York City restaurants guide is the better starting point.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4–9 PM · Tuesday: 4–9 PM
- Location
- 108-26 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
- Website
- nickspizzaforesthills.com
- Phone
- +1 718 263 1126
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nick's Pizza reads like a quietly beloved neighborhood institution rooted in a specific New York pizza lineage. It uses coal-fired, thin-crust technique with char-edged, blistered crusts, a tomato-forward sauce, and an honest cheese pull, and is resolutely local and deliberately outside Manhattan’s dining chatter. The setting is tree-lined and unhurried, with a low-rise commercial strip that resists rapid change and keeps the room full with regulars. The overall feel is relaxed and charming, appealing to people who favor consistency and avoid trend cycles.
Best For
Nick’s suits daytime and early-evening visits best: lunch runs quieter and faster, while dinner brings a more energized neighborhood rhythm. It’s ideal for locals, families and small groups who want a dependable, no-frills pizza service rather than a destination tasting menu. Because the pizzeria is a community fixture that fills up without outside attention, expect a steady, convivial dining room rather than formal service: perfect for casual gatherings, after-work slices, and family dinners where the focus is on sturdy, well-made pies.
Ordering Tips
Nick's Pizza's coal-fired thin-crust tradition features charred, blistered crusts with a tomato-forward sauce and stretchy cheese, so ordering a classic thin-crust pie is the clearest way to assess that technique. Signature items like calzones, chicken parmigiana and meatballs are noted specialties and make solid secondary choices. Plan visits around service rhythms: midday is quieter and faster, early evening is livelier. Nick's Pizza operates as a neighborhood institution, so treat it like a local counter and arrive with some flexibility; reservations are not the usual approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood atmosphere with formica tables and vinyl booths, warm and welcoming with a nostalgic New York feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- thin-crust pizza
- calzones
- chicken parmigiana
- meatballs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 108-26 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 4–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–9 PM
- Thursday
- 4–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–9 PM
- Saturday
- 12–9 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sakura-Ya, Notable alternative
- Portofino Ristorante, Notable alternative
- Dirty Pierre's, Notable alternative
- Cabana, Notable alternative
- Dee's, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Forest Hills
Nick's Pizza is the most direct choice in this set when the goal is pizza without turning dinner into a project. Dee's is the stronger cross-shop for a fuller sit-down pizza restaurant feel, especially if the group wants a longer meal rather than a quick, practical choice.
Portofino Ristorante is the better fit for a classic Italian dinner where pasta, pacing, and a more complete dining-room experience matter. Dirty Pierre's works better for a casual hangout with more bar-like energy, while Nick's Pizza is the cleaner pick when the food decision is already pizza.
For a different low-key meal entirely, Sakura-Ya and Cabana are useful alternatives by craving, not direct substitutes. Choose them when the group is not aligned on pizza; choose Nick's Pizza when ease and familiarity are the point.
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Compare Nick's Pizza
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nick's Pizza | New York City | No published awards |
| Sakura-Ya | New York City | No published awards |
| Portofino Ristorante | New York City | No published awards |
| Dirty Pierre's | New York City | No published awards |
| Cabana | New York City | No published awards |
| Dee's | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nick's Pizza good for a special occasion?
Nick's Pizza has a casual dress code, making it a relaxed New York City option.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nick's Pizza?
Nick's Pizza opens at 12 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and at 4 PM Monday through Thursday. Plan around the opening times rather than assuming a specific lunch offering.
Is Nick's Pizza good for solo dining?
The practical points are that Nick's Pizza is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and lists hours of 4–9 PM Monday through Thursday and 12–9 PM Friday through Sunday.
