Little Italy Pizza
Pizza restaurant · 2 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016, United States · United States
★ 4.2 on Google · 4,323 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 53 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.2★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.1★
- Flagged
- 5%
- Coverage
- 23%
All reviews shown by Google
947 examined reviews
53 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,323 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Little Italy Pizza is a popular, fast-paced pizza joint located conveniently near the Empire State Building. Reviewers frequently praise the wide variety of flavorful slices and the exceptionally crispy crust, though opinions are sharply divided regarding pricing, service, and cleanliness.
+ Repeated strengths
Crispy Crust and Flavorful Pizza
Many reviewers rave about the delicious pizza, highlighting the distinctive crunchy texture of the crust and the wide selection of toppings.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-06-30
Incredibly tasty slices. Thin crust, fresh ingredients, not too crispy not too soft just the right texture.
5★ · 2026-07-14
First time in NY and a local told us this was the best pizza. They were so right! Hot, flavorful and that crusty bottom was prefect.
Fast Service
Reviewers note that despite long lines and large crowds, the staff keeps things moving quickly and efficiently.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-09-16
Fast and tasty service!
5★ · 2025-06-17
Very crowded & Popular pizza corner. Almost opposite of the empire. You don’t have to wait too much to order. It what I liked that their staff were extremely fast of taking your order and preparing it. There were many kinds, and regardin...
Convenient Location
The restaurant's proximity to the Empire State Building makes it a frequent stop for tourists looking for a quick bite.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-09-07
Definitely good enough to grab a quick bite if you are visiting the Empire State Building nearby. They have plenty of varieties to choose from, and had they had a clean atmosphere, could have been a better place to spend more time.
5★ · 2026-02-02
Little Italy Pizza: Very good pizzas. Crispy crust, generous toppings. Super friendly, smiling, and welcoming staff. Go there!! 😁 🇨🇵🇨🇵
− Repeated complaints
Rude Service and Customer Treatment
Several reviewers report encountering rude, aggressive, or unhelpful staff members during their visits.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2023-09-08
Cockroaches in the restaurant, bad pizza and rude service…. Don’t go here
1★ · 2023-11-22
I recently visited Little Italy Pizza two weeks ago. The pizza tasted good and the venue was nice and clean. However I did not appreciate the male staff member who was heating up the pizza when it’s ready calling out “Yo China!!” towards m...
1★ · 2026-04-08
The pizza was good, thankfully, given the restaurant's atmosphere... We got yelled at when we were served because we hesitated, even though it wasn't very busy. You don't go to a restaurant to get yelled at, do you? 😡😡😡 Also, the music...
Billing Issues and High Prices
Multiple complaints mention unexpected charges, hidden card fees, or being overcharged relative to listed prices.
1 supporting review
1★ · 2026-06-14
This place was scamming everyone after the knicks won on Saturday. They were charging prices above the listed prices taking advantage of their customers. According to their listed CC prices I should have been charged 15.84 for two cheese sl...
Cleanliness Issues
Reviewers frequently report dirty tables and poorly maintained or messy restrooms.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-12-06
Great pizza!! Was very busy and they didn't seem like they had enough staff. Tables were dirty and it wasn't anywhere to put the pizza box when you got done. Single bathroom was RIGHT behind the cashier and was dirty and had no toilet pa...
2★ · 2024-04-22
Cold pizza, not Brooklyn, dirty tables
Good for
- A quick late-night snack
- Tourists visiting the Empire State Building
- Grab-and-go pizza slices
Avoid if
- You are looking for a quiet or cleanly sit-down dining environment
- You are sensitive to unexpected card fees or pricing discrepancies
- You expect consistently polite customer service
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sep ’23 | 46 | 0 |
| Oct ’23 | 46 | 0 |
| Nov ’23 | 67 | 3 |
| Dec ’23 | 69 | 1 |
| Jan ’24 | 56 | 3 |
| Feb ’24 | 27 | 4 |
| Mar ’24 | 31 | 2 |
| Apr ’24 | 26 | 1 |
| May ’24 | 19 | 3 |
| Jun ’24 | 36 | 1 |
| Jul ’24 | 36 | 3 |
| Aug ’24 | 27 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 25 | 2 |
| Oct ’24 | 25 | 1 |
| Nov ’24 | 34 | 3 |
| Dec ’24 | 42 | 2 |
| Jan ’25 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb ’25 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 31 | 2 |
| Apr ’25 | 23 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 36 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 26 | 1 |
| Jul ’25 | 22 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 11 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 12 | 0 |
| Oct ’25 | 20 | 1 |
| Nov ’25 | 14 | 5 |
| Dec ’25 | 22 | 3 |
| Jan ’26 | 14 | 2 |
| Feb ’26 | 19 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 18 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 12 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 16 | 0 |
| Jun ’26 | 21 | 1 |
| Jul ’26 | 12 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 52 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 53 flagged reviews.
Shawna Carpenter
58 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-01-21
Top favorite New York pizza shop ever. Crispy bottom and good taste. Every slice is top tier
Vanessa Lucea Félix
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-11-10
eoin kirwan
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2024-01-05
azizi faton
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-01-09
Renata Hawtrey
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-02-01
Marcus Murray
1 review
★★★★★
2024-02-06
Been to NYC several times and always my first stop for pizza 🥳👏🏼
Wanderdream Howl
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2024-02-15
Expect to get yelled at and to have a broom and dustpan thrown at you if you get uncontrollably sick at all. No questions, no offers of help while clearly seeing you struggle to move or get up, just immediate yelling to get out followed by throwing things as vomit's still forcing its way out of you....
ervin daja
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-03-02
Michael Scholl
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-03-12
David Toro
1 review
★★★★★
2024-04-10
Delicious pizza and fast service.
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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