Number 5: Joe's Pizza
Love it or hate it, but famous Joe's is a New York pizza institution. Though New Yorkers have long flocked to Joe's for the no-nonsense slices, the restaurant gained its first taste of national prominence for a cameo in Spiderman 2. Movie star status aside, pretty much everybody from Zagat to New York Magazine agrees this is one of the best spots in NYC for a slice. Personally? While we find the slices to be quite good, we think Joe's can be inconsistent.

Number 4: Grimaldi's
Warning - if you want to visit Grimaldi's Pizzeria, be prepared to wait. Tourists and locals alike have long made the pilgrimage to this holy site of Brooklyn pizza, and I have to admit, the pizza is outstanding. Grimaldi's fresh ingredients, meticulous attention to detail and "what's the hurry?" attitude all demonstrate their relentless pursuit of pizza perfection. What really distinguishes Grimaldi's for some of the other entries on our list is that they don't do slices - hence the wait. But perhaps that's just part of the charm? So grab a few friends or bring the crossword puzzle, and you will be rewarded with a first class Brooklyn pie.

Number 3: Di Fara
The brave traveler who makes it all the way out to Di Fara in a remote strip of Brooklyn soon learns why it was worth it - Di Fara owner Domenico De Marco takes his pizza very seriously. If Grimaldi's is like the luxury store of pizzerias, then Di Fara would be its one-of-a-kind artisan. De Marco's pizza's are hand-crafted circles of pure deliciousness, assembled by their master with utmost care. Once you taste the Di Fara pizza's freshly grown basil (grown in the store), hand-dusted Parmesan and light crispy crust, you'll understand why you came.

Number 2: Sal & Carmine's
Although New York guidebooks frequently rave about Joe's Pizza and Grimaldi's, there are plenty of lesser known pizzerias which are equally good. In fact if you're looking for one of New York's best-kept pizza secrets, head to Sal & Carmine's unassuming pizzeria around 101st Street on New York's Upper West Side. Like most quality pizza spots, the atmosphere is nothing to look at - the narrow space is decorated with not much more than a bare brick wall and a few press clippings. You will also be served by two very grumpy old men. But make no mistake, what Sal & Carmine's lacks in atmosphere, they more than make up in their unique pizza. We are particularly fond of the cheese, which has a uniquely sharp yet subtle "garlicky" flavor, along with that quintessential New York-style crispy crust.

Number 1: Joe & Pat's
Our number one pizza spot, Joe & Pat's, is not an easy pizzeria to get to - it's located in Staten Island. In fact, I wouldn't even recommend trying to take the subway to get there. But it doesn't get any better than this when it comes to New York pizza. We can still taste that first bite: crust crispy but not crunchy, the sauce tangy and flavorful, the mozzarella like cheesy ambrosia. Are there easier New York slices to find? Sure. But this one is worth the trip if you're a die-hard pizza junkie.

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