San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina, New York, NY

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Award-winning

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

4.7

409 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Great for brunch

At San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina located in the Upper East Side of New York City, guests enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizzas, panuozzi and other Italian favorites. Panuozzi, which is made with charred pizza dough that is folded over and stuffed with tasty ingredients, is growing in popularity, especially in the New York City pizzeria scene. San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina has mastered this unique dish with its selection of panuozzi. Because San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina is open until 11 p.m., it is a suitable place for late-night meals with family or friends. Sip on a glass of red or white wine while partaking in popular menu items like the pancetta panuozzo, which features dry-cured pancetta, provolone cheese, black pepper and artichokes, and the Diavola pizza, which is topped with fresh basil, homemade mozzarella, spicy soppressata and parmigiano reggiano.

Additional information

Location
1559 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(212) 861-2434
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

Poggio al TufoUS$13.00
Italy / Toscana / Tommasi / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet SauvignonUS$12.00
Italy / Toscana / Villa Fassini / Cabernet Sauvignon – Sangiovese
ChiantiUS$10.00
Italy / Toscana / Tiziano / Sangiovese
Barbera d'AstiUS$13.00
Italy / Piemonte / Pico Maccario / Barbera
Nero d'AvolaUS$11.00
Italy / Sicilia / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
SangioveseUS$8.00
Italy / Toscana / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
BarbarescoUS$12.00
Italy / Piemonte / Conti Speroni / Nebbiolo
MontepulcianoUS$10.00
Italy / Abruzzo / Collefrisio / Montepulciano

White by the Glass

ChardonnayUS$9.00
Italy / Piemonte / Giovanni Rocca / Chardonnay
Trebbiano d'AbruzzoUS$11.00
Italy / Abruzzo / Talamonti / Trebbiano
Pinot GrigioUS$10.00
Italy / Friuli Venezia Giulia / Vignal / Pinot Grigio
Falanghina del TaburnoUS$12.00
Italy / Campania / Fontanavecchia / Falanghina
Sauvignon BlancUS$11.00
France / Charente / Maison Legrand / Sauvignon Blanc
GaviUS$13.00
Italy / Piemonte / Villa Sparina / Cortese

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

RosèUS$11.00
France / Rhone / Charles Brotte / Rose Blend
Moscato d'AstiUS$11.00
Italy / Piemonte / Patrizi / Moscato
Prosecco DOC Millesimato
Italy / Venetoa / Victoria / Glera
Brachetto d'AquiUS$12.00
Italy / Piemonte / Marco Bonfante / Brachetto
LambruscoUS$10.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna / Medici Ermete / Lambrusco

Red by the Bottle

TerrilogioUS$30.00
Italy / Puglia / 2013 / Villa Sopita / Primitivo
Pinot NoirUS$38.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2014 / Monte degli Angeli / Pinot Noir
RafaelUS$40.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Tommasi / Corvina – Rondinella – Molinara
Dolcetto d'AlbaUS$45.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Giovanni Rocca / Dolcetto
Cabernet SauvignonUS$50.00
USA / California / 2011 / Ezio Donati / Cabernet Sauvignon
UnoUS$50.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2009 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
Sin ZinUS$55.00
USA / California / 2012 / Alexander Valley / Zinfandel
Nebbiolo delle LangheUS$60.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2012 / Orlando Abrigo / Nebbiolo
Venegazzù della CasaUS$65.00
Italy / Veneto / 2009 / Loredan Gasparin / Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc – Malbec – Merlot
BarbarescoUS$70.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Orlando Abrigo/ Nebbiolo
Brunello di MontalcinoUS$125.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / La Togata / Sangiovese Grosso
TignanelloUS$195.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Antinori / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc
Chianti Colli SenesiUS$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Poggio Salvi / Sangiovese
MalbecUS$38.00
Argentina / Mendoza / 2014 / Agua de Piedra / Malbec
DonnataUS$42.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2013 / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
Dehesa GagoUS$45.00
Spain / Castilla / 2013 / Telmo Rodriguez / Tempranillo
LavignoneUS$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Pino Maccario / Barbera
Rosso di MontalcinoUS$50.00
Italy / Toscana / 2011 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
KyadUS$60.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2011 / Alessandro di Camporeale / Syrah
AterUS$60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Primitivo
Furore RossoUS$65.00
Italy / Campania / 2014 / Marisa Cuomo / Aglianico – Piedirosso
Amarone della ValpolicellaUS$80.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Antonio Gaudioso / Crovina – Rondinella – Molinara
Barolo "Cru Bofani"US$130.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2008 / Beni di Batasiolo / Nebbiolo
ZeroUS$30.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2011 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
SangioveseUS$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
GuadalmareUS$40.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Castellani/ Morellino
Tre SaggiUS$45.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2013 / Talamonti / Montepulciano
Chianti ClassicoUS$48.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / Bucciarelli / Sangiovese
CannonauUS$50.00
Italy / Sardegna / 2010 / Dorgali / Cannonau
Chianti Classico "Riserva"US$55.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / Castellani / Sangiovese
KleosUS$60.00
Italy / Campania / 2011 / Luigi Maffini / Aglianico
SuavitasUS$60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Negroamaro – Malvasia
Il BruciatoUS$70.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Antinori / Cabernet – Merlot – Syrah
MonfallettoUS$110.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Cordero di Montezemolo / Nebbiolo
Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"US$130.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese Grosso

White by the Bottle

RosèUS$35.00
France / Rhone / 2014 / Charles Brotte / Rose Blend
Pinot GrigioUS$35.00
Italy / Friuli Venezia Giulia / 2014 / Vignal / Pinot Grigio
Muller ThurgauUS$35.00
Italy / Trentino Alto Adige / 2014 / Cantine Villa Isarco / Muller Thurgau
FuntanalirasUS$40.00
Italy / Sardegna / 2014 / Monti / Vermentino
GaviUS$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2014 / Villa Sparina / Cortese
Cuvee de Jeanne RosèUS$50.00
France / Provence / 2013 / Castel des Maures / Grenache – Cinsault
Trebi TrebbianoUS$35.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2014 / Talmonti / Trebbiano
KernerUS$40.00
Italy / Trentino Alto Adige / 2014 / Cantine Valle / Isarco – Kerner
Friulano Del GraveUS$45.00
Italy / Friuli Venezia Giulia / 2013 / Albino Armani / Toca
Sancerre "La Craie"US$60.00
France / Loira / 2014 / Maison de la Colline / Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay delle LangheUS$30.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Giovanni Rocca / Chardonnay
Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Cavaliere"US$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2014 / Castellani / Vernaccia
Falanghina del SannioUS$40.00
Italy / Campania / 2013 / Fontanavecchia / Falanghina
Sauvignon BlancUS$45.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Orlando Abrigo / Sauvignon Blanc

Sparkling & Rose' by the Bottle

Lambrusco DolceUS$35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna NV / La Cacciatora / Lambrusco
Moscato d'AstiUS$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / Patrizi / Moscato
Lambrusco DolceUS$35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna / Medici Ermete / Lambrusco
Brachetto d'AquiUS$50.00
Italy / Piemonte NV / Marco Bonfante / Brachetto
GragnanoUS$40.00
Italy / Campania / Cantine Federiciane / Gragnano
Prosecco di ValdobbiadeneUS$50.00
Italy / Veneto NV / Drusian / Glera

What 409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Pizzeria
Manhattan
Pizzeria

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina is renowned for its "best pizza in NYC" and inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "great service" and warm staff, particularly Carmela. While some dishes like the chicken parm could improve, the overall dining experience is delightful, making it a must-visit in the city.

409 Reviews

S
Shane
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
San Matteo consistently has amazing food with great service. It is a long time neighborhood staple.
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Jana
VIP
Southwest Florida
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best pizza in NYC! Great local spot...always a fun crowd!
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S
Sachi
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is really great, but main courses came out at different times. Service was a little bit slow.
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C
Clifton
New York City
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best steak on the upper east side. Such a good restaurant. Great service, friendly and delicious food!
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Amber
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The burger was amazinggggg. Will think about it forever
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M
Maëva
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Super expérience, super service et plats correct !
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Alice
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cenato la sera della vigilia di Capodanno, abbiamo preso due pizze. Per essere a più di 8000 km dall' Italia, ci è sembrato di essere a casa! Impasto leggero e digeribile (confermato dopo aver passato la notte), materie prime davvero buone! Tiramisù super, unico problema le dimensioni: davvero enorme! Super consigliato
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Michael
New York City
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Stay away from the chicken parm, it came out cold and chewy. Everything else though was good. I shared my wife's ravioli and a big salad. Service was great, so was the atmosphere. I would come back here again, just not for the chicken parm.
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J
Jill
VIP
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience on a day trip to the city. Service, food, and atmosphere were all excellent!
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Adam
VIP
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic and the service was above and beyond. I will be putting this on my list of restaurants to visit every time I am in NY
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FAQs

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates.

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 409 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Google Map for San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

1559 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(212) 861-2434
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–21:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

Make a booking

Additional information

BURRATA PIZZA

PIZZA ROLL

REGINA MARGHERITA

Red by the Glass

Poggio al TufoUS$13.00

Cabernet SauvignonUS$12.00

ChiantiUS$10.00

Barbera d'AstiUS$13.00

Nero d'AvolaUS$11.00

SangioveseUS$8.00

BarbarescoUS$12.00

MontepulcianoUS$10.00

White by the Glass

ChardonnayUS$9.00

Trebbiano d'AbruzzoUS$11.00

Pinot GrigioUS$10.00

Falanghina del TaburnoUS$12.00

Sauvignon BlancUS$11.00

GaviUS$13.00

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

RosèUS$11.00

Moscato d'AstiUS$11.00

Prosecco DOC Millesimato

Brachetto d'AquiUS$12.00

LambruscoUS$10.00

Red by the Bottle

TerrilogioUS$30.00

Pinot NoirUS$38.00

RafaelUS$40.00

Dolcetto d'AlbaUS$45.00

Cabernet SauvignonUS$50.00

UnoUS$50.00

Sin ZinUS$55.00

Nebbiolo delle LangheUS$60.00

Venegazzù della CasaUS$65.00

BarbarescoUS$70.00

Brunello di MontalcinoUS$125.00

TignanelloUS$195.00

Chianti Colli SenesiUS$35.00

MalbecUS$38.00

DonnataUS$42.00

Dehesa GagoUS$45.00

LavignoneUS$50.00

Rosso di MontalcinoUS$50.00

KyadUS$60.00

AterUS$60.00

Furore RossoUS$65.00

Amarone della ValpolicellaUS$80.00

Barolo "Cru Bofani"US$130.00

ZeroUS$30.00

SangioveseUS$35.00

GuadalmareUS$40.00

Tre SaggiUS$45.00

Chianti ClassicoUS$48.00

CannonauUS$50.00

Chianti Classico "Riserva"US$55.00

KleosUS$60.00

SuavitasUS$60.00

Il BruciatoUS$70.00

MonfallettoUS$110.00

Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"US$130.00

White by the Bottle

RosèUS$35.00

Pinot GrigioUS$35.00

Muller ThurgauUS$35.00

FuntanalirasUS$40.00

GaviUS$50.00

Cuvee de Jeanne RosèUS$50.00

Trebi TrebbianoUS$35.00

KernerUS$40.00

Friulano Del GraveUS$45.00

Sancerre "La Craie"US$60.00

Chardonnay delle LangheUS$30.00

Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Cavaliere"US$35.00

Falanghina del SannioUS$40.00

Sauvignon BlancUS$45.00

Sparkling & Rose' by the Bottle