Christopher Gorrie

Ray’s Pizza in Manhattan is a good spot to hit up after a late night of drinking or after a concert in Manhattan. It’s not the greatest pizza in the world, or even NYC, but it gets the job done and is definitely decent. I showed up after a concert at Webster Hall, ordered jalapeño-pepperoni + mushroom-olive slices, plus a Modelo Especial. Hung out in a booth, munchin away. There were a handful of other people inside: a couple eating a late night meal, 4 friends chatting after slices. Overall, although the pizza isn’t top-tier—it’s a bit flimsy, sauce isn’t the greatest—they are generous with ingredients and the service is great. Very genuinely happy workers who are just chatty enough and prompt. The atmosphere is cool too. Nothing crazy, but you get a classic NYC vibe in here.

B3RKY

Stopped in at Ray’s Pizza & Bagel Café under the St. Marks Hotel while exploring the East Village. The food was reasonably priced for the area, and the pizza slices were fresh, hot, and full of flavor classic New York style! They serve everything quick, and the staff was super friendly and efficient. There are two small bathrooms, not wheelchair friendly, though the entrance and seating area are accessible. Inside has that authentic NYC pizza shop vibe, and you can also grab a seat outside under the red awning to people-watch. Overall, a great spot for a quick, affordable bite whether you’re a local or just visiting. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re near Astor Place or St. Marks.

Richard Seanez

After trying to go to Joe's pizza around the corner that we could not get into. We tried Ray's were ordered 2 slices 1 pepperoni and 1 sausage. The service was very good along with the atmosphere and people watching. The slices were almost molten so that where the people watching came in. Remember to allow a little time before you bite into your slice.

O V H

Pretty cool joint that sells pizzas and bagels. HUGE selection to choose from! Lots of seating in the back. The pizza was good. They also had two small tables on the front sidewalk for those who love outdoor dining. The dining area in the back has cool murals to look at. The whole place has an old time authentic pizza joint feel to it.

+8

Dan Bronson

We enjoy stopping here for a quick bite to eat every time we are in New York City. My wife explained how this is not a Bodega, but just a casual pizza place. They also have Dr. Pepper, which is hard to find in NYC.

+1

Ac Dolfo

7/10 rating. Extra pepperoni would be amazing.

Suz Sims-Fletcher

$21.63 - 3 slices, 1 ice tea. This used to be my favorite. Pizza in the city. I was so.locking forwsrd to it. After sticker shock....slice size smaller, less cheese, not crispy, very little dripping oil. Not sure what happened [oh yeah- costs] but seriously disappointed. It is still pizza.stll at st marks corner...but...not DELICIOUS. :(

Rob

This place gets a lot of hype. But plenty more better pizza places than here. It’s a legacy pizza place that has been a name in NY for a long time but I feel there isn’t much going on here compared to other places. But it’s edible and good enough for a quick bite.

TheComicBook Critic

Expensive midtown pizza place. I didn't try anything besides the pizza, so I can't speak to the entirety, but the pizza sucked. The toppings were good, but the pizza itself was worse than $1 pizza. I got 2 slices and threw out most of the second slice. The staff was nice and quick though. I wouldn't go back unless I was desperate. Take a longer walk to a better spot. Everyone else here probably just has bad taste. 🧐

Nathaniel Granor

I had an ok "grandma" pizza slice (though it isn't like the grandma slice available at most NYC places). But the restaurant does not post prices, nor do they have a menu you can look at with prices. I was SHOCKED after they heated my slice and rang me up that I was charged $6.95 for a single vegetarian pizza slice. I would never have ordered it if I knew the price. I asked to see the menu and they just pointed to the signs above the counter (no prices). I asked for a printed menu and they said they don't have one and the prices only exist in the point-of-sale computer. For all I know, they made up the price based on what they thought I would be willing to pay. Charge what you want to charge, but don't try to trap customers into paying an absurd price that you didn't disclose ahead of time. You can buy perfectly decent pizza slices in the neighborhood for $2 or even less!