Sal and Carmine's, Upper West Side
27 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC26 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Sal and Carmine's is repeatedly recommended for an old-school Upper West Side slice. Several diners describe it as a classic, and the white slice also has a fan. A diner values it for a quick traditional slice. The enthusiasm is not absolute: one diner sees the history and neighborhood appeal but considers it, ultimately, an ordinary slice, while another says nostalgia contributes to its reputation.
Address
Sal and Carmine Pizza, 2671 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Classic slice, White slice
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Batter-up4567 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Names Sal & Carmine's as a top pick for pizza on the Upper West Side.
- Recommendsu/KennyShowers in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Names it as the pick for a straightforward old-school New York style slice.
- Recommendsu/DC25NYC in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Recommends Sal and Carmine, a few blocks from Mama's Too.
- Recommendsu/Drach88 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024taste
Recommends it for a classic New York City slice, contrasting it with trendier options.
- Recommendsu/boysenbe in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Names it as their personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/purplesnowcone in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Likes it a lot, especially the white slice.
- Recommendsu/Thick-Definition7416 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Offers it as an alternative if Mama's Too is too crowded.
- Recommendsu/bigfathooker69 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Lists it among Upper West Side pizza options.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/GussieK in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Names Sal and Carmine's and V and T as pizza picks.
- Recommendsu/Evolution1313 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Suggests Sal and Carmine's for the Upper West Side.
- Recommendsu/CaptainJeff in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Calls it excellent.
- Recommendsu/LaFantasmita in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends it as a first choice
- Recommendsu/Stiltzy in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Lists Sal and Carmine's among their local favorites.
- Recommendsu/DMmepicsofyourdog in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Agrees it's the greatest.
- Recommendsu/RoosterClan2 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Calls it the real winner but says it is too far uptown for the person asking.
- Recommendsu/OneConnection3261 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Adds another vote for Sal and Carmine's on the Upper West Side.
- Recommendsu/dummonger in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Prefers it, describing it as opulent, heavy and charred.
- Recommendsu/SenorFatass in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Recommends it without a doubt.
- Recommendsu/Carl_LaFong in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024taste
Recommends this pizza place.
- Recommendsu/NYCQuilts in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
People insist on it because of nostalgia.
- Recommendsu/tolstoner in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Suggests hitting Sal and Carmines for pizza.
- Recommendsu/Sad_Hungry in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Lists Sal and Carmine's among the classics.
- Recommendsu/jahblaze in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Expresses craving for Sal and Carmines, implying they miss it.
- Recommendsu/Raccoons4U in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Names it as their favorite.
- Recommendsu/yourgrandmasgrandma in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Names it as a notable pizza place on the Upper West Side.
- Recommendsu/PsychologicalLie2131 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Calls it their go-to as well.
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