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Seppe Pizza Bar
Pizza · Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Waterfront Italian-American
Price
$$
Chef
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Seppe Pizza Bar is worth choosing for a $$ Staten Island pizza dinner when ease matters as much as recognition. The Michelin Plate signal makes it feel vetted, but the right expectation is a relaxed neighborhood pizza bar, not a tasting-menu or special-occasion production.
About Seppe Pizza Bar
For a $$ pizza night in New York City, Seppe Pizza Bar is a direct choice when pizza is the point. The cuisine is Pizza, the price level is $$, the dress code is casual, the restaurant is recognized with a Michelin Plate (2025).
Use it for a casual New York City meal rather than for a heavily scripted dining plan. Choose Seppe Pizza Bar when you want pizza at a $$ price level, with a confirmed recognition note, while keeping expectations aligned with a casual pizza restaurant.
A New York City pizza option with a clear trust signal
The strongest reason to choose Seppe Pizza Bar is its focused category. It is listed for Pizza, which makes the decision less about browsing a broad menu and more about whether pizza is the right fit for the night. The $$ price tier also keeps it in a practical range for a planned but casual meal.
The Michelin Plate recognition is a useful trust signal: it supports choosing Seppe Pizza Bar on purpose, but it should still be read in context. This is a casual New York City pizza option, not a reason to expect a formal fine-dining experience unless you have confirmed additional details directly with the restaurant.
Compared with See No Evil Pizza, Seppe Pizza Bar is another pizza-first option to consider when that category is the priority. Compared with Lakruwana, Seppe Pizza Bar is the choice when the group wants pizza; Lakruwana is a better comparison only when you are considering a different cuisine entirely. Shaw-naé's House is also a useful contrast when the brief is not pizza.
Who should choose it, who should look elsewhere
Choose Seppe Pizza Bar for a casual meal or a direct pizza night in New York City. The $$ tier helps make it feel planned without turning the outing into a splurge, the casual dress code keeps the experience low-pressure.
The posted hours also make it relatively easy to plan around: Monday through Wednesday from 12–10 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 12–11 PM, Sunday from 12–9 PM. As always, confirm current hours directly before going, especially around holidays or schedule changes.
Look elsewhere if your goal is a different cuisine or a more formal dining format. Seppe Pizza Bar is a pizza-focused, casual, $$ restaurant; it does not suggest a tasting menu, special service format, or specific dishes.
For broader planning, use our full New York City restaurants guide if you are deciding among other dining options in the city. For this specific night, the recommendation is direct: choose Seppe Pizza Bar when a $$, casual, Michelin Plate-recognized pizza meal in New York City is exactly what you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Navy Pier Ct, Staten Island, NY 10304
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- seppepizzabar.com
- Phone
- (718) 727-3773
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Seppe Pizza Bar presents a casual, scenic setting that leans into the waterfront location. The dining room benefits from natural light and a Navy Pier backdrop, and the restaurant frames itself as a neighborhood spot with greater culinary ambition than a typical slice shop. The tone is approachable rather than formal: cocktails are taken seriously, the menu is designed to be shared, and the experience reads as an easygoing, full-evening outing. This combination of relaxed neighborhood hospitality and a purposeful menu gives Seppe a contemporary, welcoming character that suits both local regulars and visitors seeking a pleasant waterfront meal.
Best For
Seppe is best for evening visits where cocktails and shared plates set the pace. The menu’s structure—cocktails first, then baked wings, pastas, and multiple pizza styles—encourages a full dinner experience and makes it a good pick for date nights and group dinners. Its approachable cocktail list and waterfront setting also make it a natural spot for pre- or post-work drinks during happy hour. Families and casual groups work well here too, since the menu balances familiar Italian-American favorites with more ambitious plates that travel well across different tastes.
Ordering Tips
Start with drinks: Seppe leads with a cocktail section that favors savory, bitter, and heat-forward profiles; the house spritz and Negroni are named anchors. Order a couple of shared plates to start—baked wings and small pasta or antipasti choices—then move into one of the pizzas or a pasta as a main. The Morty pizza and the deconstructed calzone are listed as signatures and are good choices to sample the kitchen’s approach. Treat the meal as a full-evening sequence rather than quick takeaway to get the most out of the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary-chic space flooded with natural light and waterfront breezes, though some diners note a loud dining environment.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Morty pizza
- deconstructed calzone
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if you cannot get in
For another pizza option, choose See No Evil Pizza if the night works better elsewhere in New York City. For a same-price dinner with a more distinctive cuisine angle, choose Lakruwana instead.
Restaurant context
How Seppe Pizza Bar compares
For pizza in the $$ lane, Seppe Pizza Bar is the Staten Island choice for readers who want a recognized neighborhood meal without turning dinner into a complicated reservation. See No Evil Pizza is the cleaner alternative if your night is already centered elsewhere in New York City; choose Seppe when Staten Island convenience is part of the value.
Lakruwana sits at the same $$ level but answers a different brief: go there when the group wants Sri Lankan food and a more cuisine-specific dinner. Shaw-naé's House is the comfort-food cross-shop, better when American soul food sounds more appealing than pizza.
Timber Pizza Co is the lower-price pizza comparison at $, so it is the value-led pick if budget is the main driver and location works for you. Stellina Pizzeria is the closer price-tier peer at $$, useful for readers comparing sit-down pizza options beyond Staten Island.
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Compare Seppe Pizza Bar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seppe Pizza Bar | New York City | Pizza | 2025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Lakruwana | New York City | Sri Lankan | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #932025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Shaw-naé's House | New York City | American, Soul Food | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #812025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City | ; |
| See No Evil Pizza | New York City | Pizza | 2025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Timber Pizza Co | Washington, D.C. | Pizza | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5362025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5162024 Michelin Plate | $ |
| Stellina Pizzeria | Washington, D.C. | Pizza | 2025 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains · #182025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Seppe Pizza Bar?
Seppe Pizza Bar is a casual Pizza restaurant in New York City with a $$ price level and Michelin Plate recognition in 2025. It is best considered when you want a straightforward pizza-focused meal.
Is Seppe Pizza Bar worth the price?
It can be, if you are looking for pizza at a $$ price level in New York City. The Michelin Plate (2025) recognition gives it an additional trust signal, but the value depends on whether pizza is what you want for the meal.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Seppe Pizza Bar?
Seppe Pizza Bar does not present itself as a tasting-menu destination. Plan around it as a Pizza restaurant rather than as a multi-course tasting-menu destination.
Can I eat at the bar at Seppe Pizza Bar?
What should I order at Seppe Pizza Bar?
The cuisine is Pizza, so keep the visit focused on that category.
What are alternatives or comparisons to Seppe Pizza Bar?
For another pizza-first decision, consider See No Evil Pizza or Stellina Pizzeria. Timber Pizza Co. can also be useful as a broader pizza comparison. Lakruwana and Shaw-naé's House are useful comparisons only if you are considering a different kind of meal.
Is Seppe Pizza Bar good for a special occasion?
It is best suited to a casual occasion where pizza is the right fit. The casual dress code, $$ pricing, Pizza cuisine, Michelin Plate recognition in 2025 support that profile.
