Corner shop offering pizzas, bagels & sandwiches in a no-frills, counter-service setting.
Christopher Gorrie
Ray’s Pizza in Manhattan is a good spot to hit up after a late night of drinking or after a concert in Manhattan. It’s not the greatest pizza in the world, or even NYC, but it gets the job done and is definitely decent.
I showed up after a concert at Webster Hall, ordered jalapeño-pepperoni + mushroom-olive slices, plus a Modelo Especial. Hung out in a booth, munchin away. There were a handful of other people inside: a couple eating a late night meal, 4 friends chatting after slices.
Overall, although the pizza isn’t top-tier—it’s a bit flimsy, sauce isn’t the greatest—they are generous with ingredients and the service is great. Very genuinely happy workers who are just chatty enough and prompt. The atmosphere is cool too. Nothing crazy, but you get a classic NYC vibe in here.
… moreSuz Sims-Fletcher
$21.63 – 3 slices, 1 ice tea. This used to be my favorite. Pizza in the city. I was so.locking forwsrd to it.
After sticker shock….slice size smaller, less cheese, not crispy, very little dripping oil.
Not sure what happened [oh yeah- costs] but seriously disappointed.
It is still pizza.stll at st marks corner…but…not DELICIOUS.
🙁
… moreO V H
Pretty cool joint that sells pizzas and bagels. HUGE selection to choose from! Lots of seating in the back. The pizza was good. They also had two small tables on the front sidewalk for those who love outdoor dining. The dining area in the back has cool murals to look at. The whole place has an old time authentic pizza joint feel to it.
… moreTerry Hughes
I loved the incredible selection of pizza slices. See pics. However I went for a bagel, also see pic. Huge! On a cold December day I was able to sit outside on their “patio” which isn’t heated as such but wasn’t cold. Seems like a classic authentic NY place to grab some quick food before walking or heading to the Subway station opposite.
… moreNathaniel Granor
I had an ok “grandma” pizza slice (though it isn’t like the grandma slice available at most NYC places). But the restaurant does not post prices, nor do they have a menu you can look at with prices. I was SHOCKED after they heated my slice and rang me up that I was charged $6.95 for a single vegetarian pizza slice. I would never have ordered it if I knew the price.
I asked to see the menu and they just pointed to the signs above the counter (no prices). I asked for a printed menu and they said they don’t have one and the prices only exist in the point-of-sale computer. For all I know, they made up the price based on what they thought I would be willing to pay.
Charge what you want to charge, but don’t try to trap customers into paying an absurd price that you didn’t disclose ahead of time. You can buy perfectly decent pizza slices in the neighborhood for $2 or even less!
… moreB3RKY
Stopped in at Ray’s Pizza & Bagel Café under the St. Marks Hotel while exploring the East Village. The food was reasonably priced for the area, and the pizza slices were fresh, hot, and full of flavor classic New York style! They serve everything quick, and the staff was super friendly and efficient.
There are two small bathrooms, not wheelchair friendly, though the entrance and seating area are accessible. Inside has that authentic NYC pizza shop vibe, and you can also grab a seat outside under the red awning to people-watch.
Overall, a great spot for a quick, affordable bite whether you’re a local or just visiting. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re near Astor Place or St. Marks.
… moreDan Bronson
We enjoy stopping here for a quick bite to eat every time we are in New York City. My wife explained how this is not a Bodega, but just a casual pizza place. They also have Dr. Pepper, which is hard to find in NYC.
… moreEthel Chadwick
This was a delightful find right next to our hotel. They were open 24/7 and they have everything from luscious desserts, bagels and cream cheese, challah french toast, pizza, salads, fruit bowls, yogurt parfait, etc. The staff are really friendly and the prices are very reasonable. The music is loud and pulsating, a little too loud for some people, but I found myself dancing all around and couldn’t stop myself!
… morehennrietta wiskoski
Rude guy over charged me for whatever reason. Said I was a type one diabetic really needed to use the bathroom so I can do my medication but said I had to pay for something. So I chose something I thought would be decent price. An Arizona can that’s usually 50 cents he charged me 2$ for and gave me immense attitude.
… morechris sanchez
This would be my favorite pizza spot out of the 3 I attended. The Buffalo chicken pizza had some fire to it. But it was really good. Spent 9 or 10 bucks on the slice and soda. Right in the middle of east village. I didn’t get a sandwich but they did look really good. Not a lot of places to sit. I think the delivery guy take all the seating in the back area which just leaves the 6 tables in front, so you can people watch. 2pm on a Friday. Busy but not packed.
… more