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Daily 11AM-11PM

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117th & 118th Sts.

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Patsy's Pizzeria Inc   

2287 1st Ave
New York, NY 10035
212-534-9783

Rating: 4 out of 5  (74 Ratings)   Read Reviews (74)    Rate and Write a Review
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Free from any bells and whistles, the pizza at Patsy's is exemplary. The essence of pizza-- crust, cheese and tomatoes -- is very simple, and variations in quality can usually be explained by variations in the tools and the attention and care put into preparation. On both counts, Patsy's cannot be faulted. The sauce is bright with the simple, sweet taste of tomatoes, the cheese is fresh and slightly salty, and the crust is a crisp lower platform with an airy upper layer. The lightness of the crust is a subject much-debated and has been attributed to everything from the recipe (flour, water, yeast and salt -- no sugar, no olive oil) to the age of the coal-fired oven (it dates to 1933) to the magic properties of NYC tap water. While working your way through a pie in the tile-floored dining room, you might find a family celebrating Baby's First Pizza or two elderly neighborhood women wheeling in with walkers and then downing an entire pie between them. And who could blame them? This food embodies the sensations and flavors that all New Yorkers, on an almost primal level, understand as the definition of pizza.

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Review rating 5 out of 5
By Funnyladydb on 12/02/2008
Tenyearsafterone
Review rating 5 out of 5
By Tenyearsafterone on 07/25/2008
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Review rating 5 out of 5
Clark Pena
By ClarkPena on 07/10/2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Clark Pena, Communications Tel: 212-410-1263 Cell: 646-713-3187 Email: clarkpena@aol.com A Landmark East Harlem Institution Celebrates its 75th Anniversary Patsy's 75 years and counting! Grilled 12 ounce New York cut steak, 90 cents? Grilled Salmon filet served with fresh lemon, 90 cents? Original coal oven pizza, 60 cents? Soda, ice tea, bottled water, 10 cents? Yes, unbelievable but true. Patsy's Restaurant a landmark East Harlem institution will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary by rolling back to the 1930s. Patsy's first opened its New York City location at 2287-91 1st Avenue in 1933, having been the dream of a pair of Italian Immigrant newlyweds, Patsy and Cannella Lancieri. Patsy's established itself as a family style" old fashion type" neighborhood restaurant immediately. Positioning itself in the neighborhood, Patsy's catered to the growing population of Italian immigrants who longed for the cuisine of their fatherland in a casual family style atmosphere. As a result, almost immediately, Patsy's atmosphere, style and cuisine began attracting many popular famous personalities. Actors and singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and others became regulars. Famous New York Yankees, Phil Rizzutto, Joe Dimaggio and Yogi Berra made it a convenient stop. Elected Officials to include Rudy Guliani, Mike Bloomberg, Spiro Agnew and others visited after a day of vigorous campaigning. Patsy's will be celebrating this momentous occasion by rolling back all its prices on its menu. Proclamations will be presented by the office of, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Congress Member Charlie Rangel, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito among others. We will enjoy music, food and yes, the traditional cutting of the cake. Happy Birthday Patsy's! Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Time: Press Conference begins at 11:30 AM Event begins at 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Location: 2287 First Avenue, New York (117 - 118 Street 1st Avenue) # # #
Lmsroberta
Review rating 4 out of 5
Patsy's Chelsea
By Lmsroberta on 07/09/2008
Excellent thin crust but tasty pizza with limited toppings.
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