Prince Street Pizza

Prince Street Pizza, New York City — Pearl Verdict

No reservation required, open until the early hours, 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, for reasons that go beyond location.

What You Need to Know Before You Go

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, 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.

The address puts you in SoHo, a neighbourhood that sees heavy foot traffic from shoppers, tourists, 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, 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.

Hours and Practical Logistics

The hours are genuinely useful for late-night planning. Monday, Tuesday, Sunday run until 3 am. Wednesday closes at midnight, the earliest of the week. Thursday, Friday, Saturday go until 5 am. No booking is needed. Walk in, order at the counter, pay per slice. This is a cash-and-carry format in practice, though specifics on payment methods are not confirmed in our data.

How Prince Street Pizza Compares, NYC Pizza

Pearl Picks and Related Guides

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.

FAQ: Prince Street Pizza

• What should I order at Prince Street Pizza? The square, Sicilian-style pepperoni slice is the item the address is known for, it's the right starting point. The sourcing of the pepperoni is central to what makes it work, the fat renders during baking, the result is noticeably different from a standard slice. If you've had that once and want to go further, arrive earlier in the day when slices are freshest and the crust texture is at its finest. Chef Frank Morano's kitchen has held a place on the Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats list three consecutive years, so the consistency is there.
• What should a first-timer know about Prince Street Pizza? It's a walk-in, counter-service spot in SoHo, no reservation, no table service. You order by the slice. The format is Sicilian square, not a thin New York fold. Come in with that expectation and you'll find it direct. The OAD Cheap Eats ranking (#113 in 2025, following #100 in 2024 and #44 in 2023) gives it genuine credibility in the category. Manage your expectations around late-night visits, quality is more consistent during regular daytime hours.
• How far ahead should I book Prince Street Pizza? You don't need to book. Prince Street Pizza operates as a walk-in counter-service spot with no reservation system. The location on Prince St in SoHo can get busy during peak lunch and weekend hours, so if timing is tight, arriving just before or after the midday rush is the practical move. The late-night hours (until 3–5 am on most nights) mean there's almost always a window when the queue is shorter.
• Can Prince Street Pizza accommodate groups? As a counter-service venue, it works for groups in terms of ordering, everyone orders individually at the counter. There's no private dining or formal group booking process based on available information. For larger groups wanting a sit-down experience with a reserved table, a venue like Don Antonio in the city would be a better fit. Prince Street Pizza is most practical for groups of two to four who are happy to grab slices and find a spot.
• Does Prince Street Pizza handle dietary restrictions? Specific menu details and ingredient information are not confirmed in our data. As a pizzeria, the core menu is cheese and meat-forward by format. If you have specific dietary requirements, contacting the venue directly before visiting is the sensible step. The counter-service format means you're unlikely to get detailed substitution options at the point of order the way you might at a full-service restaurant.