Blog · The Best Bite · Astoria · October 2026
The 6 Best Pizza Places in Astoria, Queens
Astoria takes its pizza seriously, from a shop on the national top-50 list to a 65-year-old Sicilian square. We pulled the picks from The Infatuation, Time Out, QNS and Give Me Astoria, checked ratings and recent reviews, and ranked them.
How we score: Tommy Shark Score (out of 10) = Google rating 35% · Yelp rating 25% · review volume 15% · critics' and local guides 25%, using numbers we checked on Oct 22, 2026. Yelp doesn't let us read its star ratings, so this round uses Google, review volume and guides. No Google rating we could verify = "Not yet scored". We read the ratings and reviews; we haven't eaten at every spot.
- Best overall: Milkflower (Score 9.6; wood-fired pies, top score)
- Best value: Rosario's (not scored yet; fresh-mozz pies at deli prices)
- Best for a date: Andrew Bellucci's Pizzeria (Score 9.4; BYOB, ranked #36 in the US in 2026)
The list
Milkflower
Wood-fired piesOpen
Google 4.6 (1,197) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 3 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
Brothers Peter and Danny Aggelatos turn out personal-size wood-fired pies with names like the Wu-Tang Clam and a honey-soppressata pie, plus salads worth ordering. Save room for the Basque cheesecake.
What people like: Soft, chewy wood-fired dough · Basque cheesecake · cozy room with a good beer list Watch out for: Fills up fast at peak times
Picked by: The Infatuation · Tasting Table · Give Me Astoria
Andrew Bellucci's Pizzeria
Clam pieOpen
Google 4.5 (741) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 3 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
Named for the late New York pizza legend Andrew Bellucci and run by owner Matthew Katakis, this 30th Avenue shop ranked #36 in the country on 2026's 50 Top Pizza list. Expect a crust that's crisp underneath and chewy inside; the vodka pie and the fresh-shucked clam pie (order 48 hours ahead) are the reasons to go. It's BYOB.
What people like: Crispy-chewy crust · standout clam and vodka pies · friendly, welcoming room
Picked by: The Infatuation · QNS (2026) · 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 (#36)
Rizzo's Fine Pizza
Thin squareOpen
Google 4.2 (622) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 1 critics' or local guide · checked Oct 22
A family-owned Steinway Street institution since 1959, known for a thin, crispy Sicilian square topped with sharp grated cheese. Add garlic knots. Plenty of seats, so it works for a quick sit-down slice or a big takeout order.
What people like: Thin, crunchy square · garlic knots · clean space with plenty of seats Watch out for: Some recent reviews say quality varies
Picked by: Time Out
Rosario's
Fresh-mozz pieOpen
No Google rating we could verify · On 2 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
An Italian deli by the Astoria–Ditmars Blvd station since 1986 that also makes excellent pies: homemade mozzarella over a caramelized tomato sauce, about $20 for a plain pie. Daytime only and closed Sundays.
What people like: Fresh mozzarella pies · fair prices · old-school deli charm Watch out for: Mostly a takeout counter with little seating
Picked by: The Infatuation · QNS (2026)
Astoria Pizza Factory
NY sliceOpen
No Google rating we could verify · On 2 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
Third-generation pizza man Filippo Rappa runs this neighborhood shop making thin-crust New York pies. Try the Hell Gate Pizza, the Steinway Special or the calamari special.
Picked by: QNS (2026) · Give Me Astoria
Sac's Place
Family ItalianOpen
No Google rating we could verify · On 1 critics' or local guide · checked Oct 22
A family from Orsogna, Abruzzo opened this as a pizzeria in 1989 and grew it into a full Italian restaurant near Kaufman Studios. The pies have a crisp crust and sweet San Marzano sauce, with ravioli and baked clams on the side. Diners rate it 4.8 on OpenTable (75 reviews). Closed Tuesdays.
Picked by: Time Out
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What is the best pizza in Astoria?
Milkflower (wood-fired pies on 31st Avenue) and Andrew Bellucci's Pizzeria (30th Avenue) top our list. Bellucci's ranked #36 in the US on the 2026 50 Top Pizza list and is known for its clam and vodka pies. Rizzo's Fine Pizza has made thin Sicilian squares since 1959.
Where can I get a Sicilian square slice in Astoria?
Rizzo's Fine Pizza at 30-13 Steinway Street has made its thin, crispy square with sharp grated cheese since 1959.
Is there good cheap pizza in Astoria?
Rosario's, a deli near the Astoria–Ditmars Blvd station since 1986, sells fresh-mozzarella pies for about $20, and Astoria Pizza Factory on 37th Street is a solid neighborhood slice shop.
Sources: The Infatuation; QNS, pizza spots in western Queens (July 2026); The National Herald on 50 Top Pizza 2026; Tasting Table; Time Out; Give Me Astoria. Google ratings and review counts via Wanderlog's Google data; checked Oct 22, 2026. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.