Restaurant in New York City, United States
Late-night SoHo pizza, no reservation needed.

Prince Street Pizza in SoHo is a walk-in, no-reservation Sicilian slice shop that has appeared on the Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America list three consecutive years. The pepperoni square is the order. With late-night hours until 3–5 am and a 4.4 Google rating across more than 8,500 reviews, it's one of the more reliable cheap eat stops in New York City.
No reservation required, open until the early hours, and ranked among the leading cheap eats in North America three years running by Opinionated About Dining — Prince Street Pizza on Prince St in SoHo is one of the easiest worthwhile pizza stops in the city. Getting in is never the problem. The question is whether it earns a return visit once the novelty has worn off. The answer is yes, and for reasons that go beyond location.
Prince Street Pizza has built a consistent presence on the Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America list since at least 2023, when it ranked #44. By 2024 it held #100, and in 2025 it sits at #113. The downward movement in ranking is worth noting , the list is competitive and grows each year , but three consecutive appearances is a credible signal that the kitchen is not coasting. A 4.4 Google rating across more than 8,500 reviews confirms that this is not a one-visit wonder propped up by tourist traffic.
The address puts you in SoHo, a neighbourhood that sees heavy foot traffic from shoppers, tourists, and locals. That context matters because it means Prince Street Pizza has to earn its reputation against inflated expectations and easy alternatives. It does. The visual cue you'll notice first is the slice itself: the square, Sicilian-style format with a thick, airy base and a heavily caramelised undercarriage. That char on the bottom is not accidental. It's the product of a baking approach that prioritises crust texture alongside what sits on leading.
Chef Frank Morano's operation leans into ingredient sourcing as its primary point of distinction. The pepperoni-forward square slice , the item this address is most associated with , relies on the quality of what goes into it rather than technique alone. When the sourcing is right, the fat-rendered, cupped pepperoni delivers something noticeably different from the category average. That's the case here often enough to justify the return visit.
If you've been once and went straight for the obvious order, the sensible next move is to arrive earlier in the day when slices have turned over most recently. Late-night visits (the kitchen runs until 3–5 am depending on the day) are convenient but quality is more variable when you're eating a slice that has been sitting. The visual difference between a fresh-from-the-oven slice and one that's been under a heat lamp for 45 minutes is visible before you even pick it up , the cheese surface tells you everything.
The hours are genuinely useful for late-night planning. Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday run until 3 am. Wednesday closes at midnight , the earliest of the week. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday go until 5 am. No booking is needed. Walk in, order at the counter, and pay per slice. This is a cash-and-carry format in practice, though specifics on payment methods are not confirmed in our data.
| Venue | Style | Booking Required | Late Night? | OAD Cheap Eats Listed? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Street Pizza | Sicilian square | No | Yes (until 3–5 am) | Yes , #113 (2025) |
| Leading Pizza | NYC slice | No | No | Check listing |
| Artichoke Basille's | Thick/artichoke | No | Yes | Check listing |
| Angelo's Coal Oven Pizza | Coal oven | No | No | Check listing |
| Don Antonio | Neapolitan | Recommended | No | Check listing |
| Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern | Tavern/thin | No | No | Check listing |
If Prince Street Pizza is on your list for a SoHo visit, pair it with a broader look at what the city offers. Our full New York City restaurants guide covers the range from cheap eats to tasting menus. For where to stay, the New York City hotels guide and bars guide are the logical next stops. If you're planning around experiences or wine, see our experiences guide and wineries guide for the city.
For pizza beyond New York, Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland and 11th Street Pizza in Miami are worth comparing if you're tracking the category across cities. For full-service dining at a higher price point elsewhere in the US, Emeril's in New Orleans, Lazy Bear in San Francisco, Alinea in Chicago, Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg, The French Laundry in Napa, and Providence in Los Angeles are all covered on Pearl.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Street Pizza | Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #113 (2025); Pearl Recommended Restaurant (2025); Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #100 (2024); Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked #44 (2023) | — | |
| Le Bernardin | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ | — |
| Atomix | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ | — |
| Eleven Madison Park | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ | — |
| Masa | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ | — |
| Per Se | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ | — |
How Prince Street Pizza stacks up against the competition.
Dietary restriction details are not documented in available venue data for Prince Street Pizza. As a pizzeria ranked among North America's top cheap eats by Opinionated About Dining three years running, the format is pizza-forward and walk-in friendly — call ahead or check at the counter at 27 Prince St if you have specific needs.
Prince Street Pizza is a walk-in, no-reservation operation, which makes large group coordination more practical than at a tasting-menu restaurant but less predictable during peak hours. For bigger groups, arriving early in the day or well before late-night rush gives you the best chance of moving through without a wait. Weekday afternoons are the lowest-friction window.
No booking required — Prince Street Pizza is walk-in only. The more relevant planning question is timing: if you want to avoid a queue, mid-afternoon on a weekday is your best window. Late-night Friday and Saturday draw crowds given hours that run until 5 am, so expect a wait then.
Prince Street Pizza has ranked on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats in North America list every year from 2023 to 2025, peaking at #44 in 2023. It's a walk-in counter operation at 27 Prince St in SoHo — no reservation, no dress code, no tasting menu. Hours run until 3–5 am most nights, making it one of the more practical late-night options in the neighbourhood.
Specific menu items are not documented in Pearl's venue data for Prince Street Pizza. The venue operates as a pizzeria under chef Frank Morano and its consistent placement on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats list points to the pizza itself as the draw. Check the counter for current offerings when you arrive.
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