WhereYouEat’s List of Best Pizza in North Shore Staten Island – Top 10 Local Favorites

This list is not in any particular order. The North Shore has a mix of neighborhood classics, historic tavern pies, designer slice shops, and full Italian kitchens that just happen to serve outstanding pizza. These are the real places locals order from weekly — whether for a specialty pie, a family dinner, or a classic slice you grew up on.

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TOP 10 SOUTH SHORE PIZZA

Brother’s Pizza – Port Richmond

A neighborhood staple known for its classic pies, calzones and trays — but locals know exactly why Brother’s made this list: the Sicilian slice. Truthfully, it may be one of the best Sicilian slices in the entire Tri-State area. Nobody knows the secret — is it the sauce, the cheese, the airy crust? Whatever it is, it works perfectly together, and somehow tastes even better reheated a second time.

Best for: That thick, crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-in-the-middle Sicilian square that North Shore residents swear by.

Mr. Pizza & Pasta House – Richmond Ave / Heartland Village

Known for always using quality ingredients and offering both pizza and a full Italian kitchen, Mr. Pizza really shines in its Designer pies. Varieties like the Vodka Chicken Pie and their Garlic-Knot Crust pies are local favorites, each made with careful balance rather than gimmicks. It’s Staten Island history on Richmond Avenue — open since 1994 and still going strong.

Best for: Designer and specialty pies — especially Vodka Chicken — plus a full Italian dinner when you want more than just pizza.

Denino’s Pizzeria & Tavern – Port Richmond

A Staten Island landmark since the 1930s, Denino’s became famous for thin, tavern-style pies long before most of Staten Island was developed. The iconic M.O.R. Pie (Meatball, Onion, Ricotta) is a must-try, but what truly makes Denino’s special is the environment: a relaxed neighborhood tavern where families, locals and regulars return for generations.

Best for: Classic thin-crust tavern pies in a laid-back bar atmosphere, especially the legendary M.O.R. pie.

Jimmy Max – Watchogue / Westerleigh

Jimmy Max blends pizzeria classics with a true restaurant setting — casual, friendly, and known for great pies along with pasta, seafood and bar-style platters. With roots dating back to 1989, it shares a similar vibe to Denino’s, but with its own distinctive pizza style and a strong neighborhood following.

Best for: A family meal, parties, or anyone who wants pizza plus real dinner options in a welcoming, sit-down atmosphere.

Basil Cucina – Forest Avenue

Basil Cucina prefers to be recognized as a full Italian kitchen, not a “pizzeria” — yet the truth is, they quietly make one of the North Shore’s most delicious pies. Their menu is extensive, with fresh pastas, entrees and catering options, but their pizza stands out for quality and consistency, especially when ordering full pies over slices.

Best for: Those who want restaurant-quality Italian dishes but still appreciate a top-tier pie when they order one.

Crispy Pizza on Richmond Terrace

Crispy should definently be ranked among the North Shore’s top pies. True to the name, Crispy Pizza specializes in their signature crispy crust and a variety of specialty slices and trays. They’re also known for constant promotions and creative pies that keep customers coming back.

Best for: Creative specialty slices, crispy-crust pies, and new-school pizza lovers looking for something different.

La Piazza Pizzeria – 1445 Richmond Ave

A longtime Staten Island name offering traditional NY-style pizza and classic baked pastas. La Piazza is dependable — the type of place that stays busy because the food is straightforward and well-liked. It’s a reliable slice spot that families and regulars have counted on for years.

Best for: A familiar NY-style pizzeria meal — nothing fancy, just solid pizza and Italian comfort dishes.

Parma Pizzeria & Restaurant – Victory Blvd

Opened by the original owner of Nucci’s, Parma brings authentic Italian kitchen cooking to this stretch of Victory Blvd. With restaurant-grade entrees and attention to quality ingredients, it’s no surprise that Parma also serves one of the best pizzas in the neighborhood — an elevated pizzeria with true trattoria roots.

Best for: A real Italian dinner experience and a pizza that reflects that same quality and technique.

Gino’s Pizzeria – Forest Avenue

A classic neighborhood spot that focuses on slice-shop simplicity done right. Gino’s doesn’t overcomplicate pizza; it’s known as a reliable place to grab a pie or a few slices that taste exactly how a Staten Island slice should.

Best for: Straightforward, no-frills slices and pies that hit the spot every time.

Bario’s Pizza – North Shore

Always a great slice for a great value. Bario’s keeps things affordable and generous without sacrificing flavor. It’s the kind of pizzeria you order from on any night — whenever you want good pizza that doesn’t break the bank.

Best for: Value pies and everyday slice cravings at a fair price.

Village Maria II – North Shore

A cozy local spot with familiar flavors, Village Maria II represents the kind of everyday pizzeria Staten Island thrives on. Locals return because it’s consistent, comfortable, and makes pizza the way “their neighborhood spot always did.”

Best for: Small-neighborhood feel, familiar flavors, and dependable take-out or delivery.

Pizza Parlor – Jewett Avenue

Pizza Parlor is one of those places that feels frozen in time — in the best possible way. A true neighborhood counter-style pizzeria where locals stop in for slices, parm heroes, garlic knots and simple classics that taste exactly like Staten Island has always tasted. Nothing flashy, nothing over-the-top — just pizza that has been done the same way for decades, and consistently hits the spot.

Best for: Old-school slice lovers, hero sandwiches, and quick counter-style takeout.

Avanti’s Pizza – North Shore

Avanti’s is the kind of pizzeria that locals pass down by word of mouth. It’s a go-to for dependable takeout pies, with their round and Sicilian pizzas being the usual favorites. While not heavily advertised, Avanti’s stands out for reliable flavor and the “always good when you need it” quality that makes a neighborhood pizzeria worth keeping around.

Best for: Reliable everyday pies, especially round and Sicilian takeout for family dinner nights.

Marino’s Pizza – Forest Avenue

Marino’s is a true local staple on Forest Avenue, serving sturdy Staten Island slices and pies that lean toward classic flavors done with care. It’s not a place trying to reinvent pizza — instead, it sticks to traditional recipes that regulars keep coming back for. Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice, ordering a pie for home, or picking up a weekend dinner, Marino’s delivers exactly what a neighborhood pizzeria should: dependable, satisfying, and familiar.

Best for: Classic Staten Island slices and reliable take-out pies without any gimmicks — just solid neighborhood pizza.