Tony’s Pizza Napoletana
The Verdict
"Tony Gemignani is a 13-time World Pizza Champion and the first American to win the World Pizza Cup in Naples (2007). "
What you need to know
The Food
Tony’s serves seven distinct regional pizza styles, each with its own approach. A custom-built oven dominates the open kitchen, with different sections running at different temperatures.
Neapolitan: Follows strict VPN certification rules. Imported Italian flour, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, blistered crust.
New York Style: Foldable, crispy-bottomed.
Detroit Pan: Thick and cheesy, with caramelized edges.
Roman Style: Thin and cracker-like.
Coal Fired: New Haven-style.
Cal Italia: Local ingredients with Italian techniques.
The Space
Corner location on Stockton Street just off Washington Square Park. Loud when full. Families, first dates, and pizza visitors watching the kitchen through the open pass.
Practical Info
Price: Pizzas $18 to $35
Reservations: Recommended for the main dining room via Resy. Bar seats are walk-in.
Hours: Daily, lunch through dinner. Confirm via tonyspizzanapoletana.com.
Address: 1570 Stockton Street
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What to get
Neapolitan Margherita (the benchmark), New York style, Detroit pan, Cal Italia with seasonal toppings