MARGHERITA

Classic Margherita Pizza, Perfected by Science

San Marzano-style tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil torn right before it goes out, baked on our 72-hour cold-fermented crust. Available by the slice or as an 18-inch pie at 105 E 9th St.

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What Makes Our Margherita Different

In a city with thousands of slice shops, a margherita stands out through ingredient quality and control in the kitchen. With only three toppings, there is nowhere for a mistake to hide, so every element is measured.

Dough: cold-fermented for 72 hours for flavor and an open, airy crust that holds its shape
Sauce: San Marzano-style tomato, measured to stay between pH 4.2 and 4.6 every batch
Cheese: fresh mozzarella, melted until golden in spots
Basil: torn by hand, never cut, right before the pizza goes out
Finish: a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

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What is margherita pizza?

A margherita is tomato, mozzarella and basil, and nothing else. Its red, white and green echo the Italian flag, and a popular story links its name to Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1880s Naples. Because there are so few toppings, every single ingredient has to be right; there’s nowhere for a mistake to hide.

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Basil, never cut.

We tear fresh basil leaves by hand right before each margherita pizza goes out. A knife crushes the edges of the leaves and turns them dark, dulling their aroma. Tearing keeps them green and fragrant, so the first thing you notice when the box opens is the smell of fresh basil.

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Tomato that carries the pie.

With only three toppings, the sauce does most of the work. Ours is made with San Marzano-style tomatoes and tested every batch so it tastes sweet, bright and balanced, never dull or overly sharp. Paired with creamy fresh mozzarella, it’s the combination that made this pizza famous.

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If you’re searching for a margherita nearby, you’ll find ours at 105 E 9th St, a minute from the Astor Place 6 train. Grab a hot piece at the counter, order a whole 18-inch pie for the table, or have it brought to you. It’s the same fresh basil and tomato whichever way you choose.

Fired Fresh in the East Village

Nuovo York Pizza is at 105 E 9th St, between Third and Fourth Avenues, a minute from Astor Place and a short walk from St. Marks Place, NYU and Washington Square Park. Order ahead for pickup or get delivery through Uber Eats.

Mon–Thu & Sun: 11AM–3AM

Fri–Sat: 11AM–4:30AM

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Questions, answered.

The pizza is different. The questions are normal. Here's what most people want to know.

What is on a margherita pizza?

Tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil. Ours uses San Marzano-style tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil torn by hand right before the pizza goes out.

Why is it called margherita?

A popular story says it was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy during a visit to Naples in the late 1800s. Its red, white and green also match the Italian flag.

What is the difference between margherita and cheese pizza?

A cheese pizza uses tomato sauce and shredded low-moisture mozzarella. A margherita uses fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, so it tastes lighter, creamier and more aromatic.