History of Pizza in New York City

Get a taste of New York City's pizza history, from Lombardi's 1905 coal-fired pies to the rise of iconic slice joints in the 1940s.

Amidst the bustling streets of NYC, a flavorful phenomenon was born, but what sparked the city's obsession with pizza, and how did it evolve?

In NYC, pizza's journey from immigrant food to iconic staple is a tale of innovation, tradition, and flavor—but how did it begin?

Wonder how New York City's pizza transformed from Gennaro Lombardi's first pizzeria to today's iconic slice? Discover the delicious journey!