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En The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant, en el corazón de Columbus Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente familiar y sin pretensiones donde disfrutar de auténticos sabores. Nuestra carta, repleta de pizzas, pasta, calzones y mucho más, está elaborada con ingredientes frescos...

The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant

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About The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant

En The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant, en el corazón de Columbus Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente familiar y sin pretensiones donde disfrutar de auténticos sabores. Nuestra carta, repleta de pizzas, pasta, calzones y mucho más, está elaborada con ingredientes frescos y recetas tradicion...

En The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant, en el corazón de Columbus Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente familiar y sin pretensiones donde disfrutar de auténticos sabores. Nuestra carta, repleta de pizzas, pasta, calzones y mucho más, está elaborada con ingredientes frescos y recetas tradicionales para ofrecerte una experiencia deliciosa y asequible. Únete a nosotros y descubre por qué somos un clásico de la zona, con una reputación construida a base de calidad y buen servicio.

What Customers Say About The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant

The Original Ray's Pizza is a popular spot for delicious New York-style pizza with a crispy crust and generous toppings. Customers praise the friendly staff and quick service, making it a great place for families and tourists. Some find it a bit pricey, and cleanliness could be improved.

Popular Dishes

pizza (17) pizza slice (4) Margarita pizza pepperoni plain slices

Best For

Families Tourists Quick Bite Casual

Tip: The restaurant is conveniently located near the Natural History Museum, accessible from the B train. Be aware of potential upcharges and confirm your bill.

Features

📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🤫 Quiet 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Kol Zimrah
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Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
A 285m

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Children's Museum of Manhattan
A 312m

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A 343m

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Explore the area around The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant

The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant is located in New York, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • West-Park Presbyterian Church (A 402m) — church in New York City Monumentos Históricos de Nueva York

Museums

  • Children's Museum of Manhattan (A 312m) — non-profit organization in the USA

Religious Buildings

  • Kol Zimrah (A 211m) — independent minyanim in Manhattan, New York, United States
  • Congregation Rodeph Sholom (A 234m) — reform synagogue in New York City
  • Jewish Center (A 343m) — orthodox synagogue and Modern Orthodox congregation, in New York City
  • All Angel's Church (A 490m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • Theodore Roosevelt Park (A 420m) — park in Manhattan, New York, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Nobel Monument (A 265m) — monument
  • Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation (A 285m) — museum annex of the American Museum of Natural History
  • Bretton Hall (A 439m) — building in New York City, New York

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Frequently asked questions about The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant

The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant is located at 462 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, New York.
Near The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant you can find points of interest such as Kol Zimrah, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Nobel Monument, Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant offers pizza cuisine.
The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant based on customer reviews are: pizza, pizza slice, Margarita pizza, pepperoni, plain slices.
The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant is ideal for families, tourists, quick bites, casual dining.
The Original Ray's Pizza is a popular spot for delicious New York-style pizza with a crispy crust and generous toppings. Customers praise the friendly staff and quick service, making it a great place for families and tourists. Some find it a bit pricey, and cleanliness could be improved.
The restaurant is conveniently located near the Natural History Museum, accessible from the B train. Be aware of potential upcharges and confirm your bill.
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The Original Ray's Pizza Restaurant New York Reviews

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Eliana Moreno

Nice place, big dinning area perfect for groups and families, great crunch pizza, delicious pastas and hero sandwiches! Very friendly staff! I recommend ❤️❤️

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Norvito /mom

Great place for a slice. Came in right as a fresh pie was coming out of the oven, had to have 2 slices….Good service as well. Employees are always friendly. Place is kept clean.

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Heenal A

There was a wide selection of vegetation and meat pizzas. The pizza was delicious and the vibe of the restaurant was great. Plenty of seating friendly atmosphere.

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H. Ed Reed

Loaded up supreme slice at a reasonable price. Finding a slice of pizza in NY is pretty easy. Finding a good slice of pizza gets a little more tricky. Ray’s is worth the trip uptown to get a slice. The hand-tossed crust was done to perfection and the toppings were generous. And all for a price that won’t break the bank.

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Izabelle D.

Ray’s Pizza is a fantastic spot and one of our go-to places. The staff is always incredibly friendly, sweet, and welcoming, which makes every visit feel special. We go often and genuinely love the food, especially the options from the food bar. Everything is consistently fresh and delicious, and the chicken wings are especially great. The atmosphere is warm, the service is delightful, and it’s just an all-around enjoyable place to visit. We always leave happy and looking forward to coming back.

Caring Pomegranate
Caring Pomegranate

We randomly came to this restaurant to get some pizza, great choice and I think you can make your own too, so delicious and price is very reasonable for NYC! We are looking forward to go there again ❤️

Thomas Strehle
Thomas Strehle

Back at Rays after many years and did not disappoint. Best slice ever one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. Crust is perfectly crusty and ingredients deliciously fresh. Nice roomy location and friendly service!

Gina Orozco
Gina Orozco

Only my 2nd ever NYC slice but it was delicious. And a lot better than the first one. Would definitely go back to try more. Thanks Ray!

AJ Fabris
AJ Fabris

Pizza is great. Staff are friendly. Great place to bring your family! Thanks for a great experience.

John Raschi
John Raschi

Great pizza!! As a native to New England and being from CT, “The Pizza Capital of the World” I’d say CT has its work cut out for them!!

Jessica Shovan
Jessica Shovan

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely fantastic pizza! The crust was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the toppings were super fresh. You can tell they put real care into every pie. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and quick to serve, and the whole place had a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Chelsea Pridmore
Chelsea Pridmore

First time trying new york pizza and not disappointed! The pizza slice was huge and cooked perfectly. Service was so nice and quick and the there was plenty of seating space.

Ricky Morris
Ricky Morris

Very nice and quiet for lunch. Pizza crust was perfect.

Ethan Jackson
Ethan Jackson

Came here with my family, my dad used to live in NY. He told us he knows exactly where to get pizza, because he used to eat here all the time. The second our plane landed, we came to rays. The pizza is amazing, and it is the best thing I ate in New York. Now our trips over and we are eating here one last time. Highly recommend

Lubna Samara
Lubna Samara

The pizza is so yummy! The place is clean and the staff are polite and welcoming. So glad that my first New York pizza was frin Ray's!

Nate P
Nate P

Brought family from out of state before going to Natural History Museum. Just get off the B train uptown midtown and walk about 5 min. The pizza is out of this world I’ve been eating pizza my whole life and nothing compares. The staff is nice considering they probably get thousands of visitors they made us feel welcome. There is plenty of space to sit and the air conditioning was nice and cold to get out on a hot summer day. Kids were complaining of hot day so this was perfect for getting out of the sun. Did I mention the pizza is delicious.

Chris X. C.
Chris X. C.

This pizza restaurant is a slice of heaven for pizza lovers. The aroma of freshly baked pies fills the air, inviting patrons to indulge in a cheesy delight. The menu offers a variety of toppings, from classic pepperoni to gourmet combinations, catering to diverse tastes. Each bite is a burst of flavor, with a perfect balance of sauce, cheese, and crust. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere for diners to enjoy their meal. Whether you're craving a traditional Margherita or a specialty pizza, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your pizza cravings with its delicious offerings.

Vanessa Vazquez
Vanessa Vazquez

Ok pizza, nothing special. The cashier (lady) could be a little bit friendlier

Matt B
Matt B

Ray’s makes an ok slice, it’s a bit pricey for what you get. I really enjoyed the pepperoni, but it’s not my favorite UWS slice.

Leonard
Leonard

Quick slice of pizza. Good flavor, they heat it up well and have various toppings and extra herbs and spices like crushed red pepper flaked you can add. A bit pricey at a bit over $4 per slice though.

Jeff Dyke
Jeff Dyke

This place ended up having pretty good slices! Nice crispy crust. Good flavors. Lady behind the counter was nice. Not the best pizza I've had in New York, but overall it was good. Really liked the crunch in each bite!

james williams
james williams

Pizza was decent, but I will say the service and atmosphere are definitely New York! I do think the place could use a deep clean in the dining area, especially the ceilings.

Luis Ziehe
Luis Ziehe

I ordered a Margarita pizza, and they sold me a regular cheese pizza. When I asked what happened, they told me that they understood the cheese pizza is Margarita pizza. If I wanted basil or any other toppings, I had to mention them first. This is the first time I found a pizzeria where they didn't know what a Margarita pizza was.

Becca Love
Becca Love

Someone added a $10 tip onto my debit card receipt. I tipped in cash and my family ate inside the pizzeria. I signed the receipt but left the tip and total space blank(which i know was my mistake but hindsight is 20/20). We were there on a Sunday and on Monday I got a text notification that my total went from $34 to $44 to accommodate the tip. I called the pizzeria right away and was told to call in the morning to speak to the manager. After speaking to the manager I was informed that this is something that never happens there but they will give me my $10 back. I told her she can go look back on the cameras and see that I only signed my name and put cash in the tip jar. She refused to do so claiming she doesn't need to because that doesn't happen there, essentially calling me a liar and saying its not a big deal nobody cares. To my face the staff was nice, the pizza was good but someone working there will steal from customers and management doesn't care.

Huguette S
Huguette S

Big pizza place that likes to overcharge and has deceitful pricing. First of all they hide the regular plain pizza under the counter so you think that it’s not an option and that you have to order the slices with the overpriced toppings. I know better so we got three plain slices and one bottled seltzer. When it was rung up the cashier said it was $19.30. I pushed back and she said the slices were $4 each without tax. I told her that the bottled seltzer would then have to be $6!! Then she did a few clicks on her screen and said $16.33. I asked for the itemized receipt and realized that she was trying to add items or give herself a tip. I’ve attached the receipt as proof. While we sat there I heard her charge another customer $4 for the same drink she charged us $3 for! I’m filing a complaint with the BBB and NYC311. Won’t go here again. On top of that the pizza has significantly gone down in quality—crust is way too thick and the sauce tastes like cheap canned sauce. It’s a shame of what’s become of this place. It was empty on a summer Sunday afternoon, I guess locals in the neighborhood already know this.

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462 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

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Good Rating
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Services

🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
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🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10AM-12AM
Rating
4.1/5
💬 Reviews
1,277
💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 25 min to 1 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 212-873-1134
🌐 Website
rayspizza.com
📋 Menu
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Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

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