Award-winning

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

4.7

401 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Kid-friendly

At San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina located in the Upper East Side of New York City, guests enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizzas, panuozzi and other Italian favorites. Panuozzi, which is made with charred pizza dough that is folded over and stuffed with tasty ingredients, is growing in popularity, especially in the New York City pizzeria scene. San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina has mastered this unique dish with its selection of panuozzi. Because San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina is open until 11 p.m., it is a suitable place for late-night meals with family or friends. Sip on a glass of red or white wine while partaking in popular menu items like the pancetta panuozzo, which features dry-cured pancetta, provolone cheese, black pepper and artichokes, and the Diavola pizza, which is topped with fresh basil, homemade mozzarella, spicy soppressata and parmigiano reggiano.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 861-2434
Website
http://www.sanmatteonyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Book us for your catering party. We will bring our Pizza Trailer. CALL US for more information.
Private party facilities
Book us for your catering party. We will bring our Pizza Trailer. CALL US for more information

Location
1559 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
81st Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
4, 5, 6 to 77th StreetM, Q to 86th Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Poggio al Tufo$13.00
Italy / Toscana / Tommasi / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon$12.00
Italy / Toscana / Villa Fassini / Cabernet Sauvignon – Sangiovese
Chianti$10.00
Italy / Toscana / Tiziano / Sangiovese
Barbera d'Asti$13.00
Italy / Piemonte / Pico Maccario / Barbera
Nero d'Avola$11.00
Italy / Sicilia / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
Sangiovese$8.00
Italy / Toscana / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
Barbaresco$12.00
Italy / Piemonte / Conti Speroni / Nebbiolo
Montepulciano$10.00
Italy / Abruzzo / Collefrisio / Montepulciano

White by the Glass

Chardonnay$9.00
Italy / Piemonte / Giovanni Rocca / Chardonnay
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo$11.00
Italy / Abruzzo / Talamonti / Trebbiano
Pinot Grigio$10.00
Italy / Friuli Venezia Giulia / Vignal / Pinot Grigio
Falanghina del Taburno$12.00
Italy / Campania / Fontanavecchia / Falanghina
Sauvignon Blanc$11.00
France / Charente / Maison Legrand / Sauvignon Blanc
Gavi$13.00
Italy / Piemonte / Villa Sparina / Cortese

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

Rosè$11.00
France / Rhone / Charles Brotte / Rose Blend
Moscato d'Asti$11.00
Italy / Piemonte / Patrizi / Moscato
Prosecco DOC Millesimato
Italy / Venetoa / Victoria / Glera
Brachetto d'Aqui$12.00
Italy / Piemonte / Marco Bonfante / Brachetto
Lambrusco$10.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna / Medici Ermete / Lambrusco

Red by the Bottle

Terrilogio$30.00
Italy / Puglia / 2013 / Villa Sopita / Primitivo
Pinot Noir$38.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2014 / Monte degli Angeli / Pinot Noir
Rafael$40.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Tommasi / Corvina – Rondinella – Molinara
Dolcetto d'Alba$45.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Giovanni Rocca / Dolcetto
Cabernet Sauvignon$50.00
USA / California / 2011 / Ezio Donati / Cabernet Sauvignon
Uno$50.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2009 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
Sin Zin$55.00
USA / California / 2012 / Alexander Valley / Zinfandel
Nebbiolo delle Langhe$60.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2012 / Orlando Abrigo / Nebbiolo
Venegazzù della Casa$65.00
Italy / Veneto / 2009 / Loredan Gasparin / Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc – Malbec – Merlot
Barbaresco$70.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Orlando Abrigo/ Nebbiolo
Brunello di Montalcino$125.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / La Togata / Sangiovese Grosso
Tignanello$195.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Antinori / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc
Chianti Colli Senesi$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Poggio Salvi / Sangiovese
Malbec$38.00
Argentina / Mendoza / 2014 / Agua de Piedra / Malbec
Donnata$42.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2013 / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
Dehesa Gago$45.00
Spain / Castilla / 2013 / Telmo Rodriguez / Tempranillo
Lavignone$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Pino Maccario / Barbera
Rosso di Montalcino$50.00
Italy / Toscana / 2011 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
Kyad$60.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2011 / Alessandro di Camporeale / Syrah
Ater$60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Primitivo
Furore Rosso$65.00
Italy / Campania / 2014 / Marisa Cuomo / Aglianico – Piedirosso
Amarone della Valpolicella$80.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Antonio Gaudioso / Crovina – Rondinella – Molinara
Barolo "Cru Bofani"$130.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2008 / Beni di Batasiolo / Nebbiolo
Zero$30.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2011 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
Sangiovese$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
Guadalmare$40.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Castellani/ Morellino
Tre Saggi$45.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2013 / Talamonti / Montepulciano
Chianti Classico$48.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / Bucciarelli / Sangiovese
Cannonau$50.00
Italy / Sardegna / 2010 / Dorgali / Cannonau
Chianti Classico "Riserva"$55.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / Castellani / Sangiovese
Kleos$60.00
Italy / Campania / 2011 / Luigi Maffini / Aglianico
Suavitas$60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Negroamaro – Malvasia
Il Bruciato$70.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Antinori / Cabernet – Merlot – Syrah
Monfalletto$110.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Cordero di Montezemolo / Nebbiolo
Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"$130.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese Grosso

White by the Bottle

Rosè$35.00
France / Rhone / 2014 / Charles Brotte / Rose Blend
Pinot Grigio$35.00
Italy / Friuli Venezia Giulia / 2014 / Vignal / Pinot Grigio
Muller Thurgau$35.00
Italy / Trentino Alto Adige / 2014 / Cantine Villa Isarco / Muller Thurgau
Funtanaliras$40.00
Italy / Sardegna / 2014 / Monti / Vermentino
Gavi$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2014 / Villa Sparina / Cortese
Cuvee de Jeanne Rosè$50.00
France / Provence / 2013 / Castel des Maures / Grenache – Cinsault
Trebi Trebbiano$35.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2014 / Talmonti / Trebbiano
Kerner$40.00
Italy / Trentino Alto Adige / 2014 / Cantine Valle / Isarco – Kerner
Friulano Del Grave$45.00
Italy / Friuli Venezia Giulia / 2013 / Albino Armani / Toca
Sancerre "La Craie"$60.00
France / Loira / 2014 / Maison de la Colline / Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay delle Langhe$30.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Giovanni Rocca / Chardonnay
Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Cavaliere"$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2014 / Castellani / Vernaccia
Falanghina del Sannio$40.00
Italy / Campania / 2013 / Fontanavecchia / Falanghina
Sauvignon Blanc$45.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Orlando Abrigo / Sauvignon Blanc

Sparkling & Rose' by the Bottle

Lambrusco Dolce$35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna NV / La Cacciatora / Lambrusco
Moscato d'Asti$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / Patrizi / Moscato
Lambrusco Dolce$35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna / Medici Ermete / Lambrusco
Brachetto d'Aqui$50.00
Italy / Piemonte NV / Marco Bonfante / Brachetto
Gragnano$40.00
Italy / Campania / Cantine Federiciane / Gragnano
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene$50.00
Italy / Veneto NV / Drusian / Glera

What 401 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Pizzeria
Manhattan
Pizzeria

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina is renowned for its "amazing pizza" and authentic Italian cuisine, making it a "must" visit on the Upper East Side. Guests consistently praise the "excellent service" and warm atmosphere. While the noise level can be high, the attentive staff, especially Carmela, ensures a delightful dining experience.

401 Reviews

J
Jill
VIP
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience on a day trip to the city. Service, food, and atmosphere were all excellent!
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Adam
VIP
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic and the service was above and beyond. I will be putting this on my list of restaurants to visit every time I am in NY
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Gail
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best pizza in NYC. Carmela and the rest of the staff are always warm and welcoming!
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M
Margaret
VIP
New York City
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the food and the service at San Matteo. Carmela is so friendly and attentive it feels like dining at a friend’s house.
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Janet
VIP
New York City
201 reviews
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and good but vey loud. Maybe something soft on the wall would help
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E
Eugenio
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pizza was great. Then we also ordered a Fritto Misto (calamari, shrimps) which was ok but not great.
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R
Rachel
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They didn’t have a table for us despite having a reservation. I put in the reservations it was for a birthday. Long wait and then no birthday candle or anything.
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J
Joy
New York City
105 reviews
4.0
105 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was amazing as always! Wish the noise level was a little better….
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marisa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Una pizza davvero italiana, ottimo impasto e buona qualità dei condimenti. Addirittura migliore di molte pizzerie in Italia. Consigliatissimo
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Adithya
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food and service. neopolitan pizza was excellent.
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FAQs

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates.

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 401 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

1559 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
81st Street
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
4, 5, 6 to 77th StreetM, Q to 86th Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sanmatteonyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 861-2434
Catering
Book us for your catering party. We will bring our Pizza Trailer. CALL US for more information.
Private party facilities
Book us for your catering party. We will bring our Pizza Trailer. CALL US for more information

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Regina Margherita

Pizza Roll

Red by the Glass

Poggio al Tufo$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon$12.00

Chianti$10.00

Barbera d'Asti$13.00

Nero d'Avola$11.00

Sangiovese$8.00

Barbaresco$12.00

Montepulciano$10.00

White by the Glass

Chardonnay$9.00

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo$11.00

Pinot Grigio$10.00

Falanghina del Taburno$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc$11.00

Gavi$13.00

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

Rosè$11.00

Moscato d'Asti$11.00

Prosecco DOC Millesimato

Brachetto d'Aqui$12.00

Lambrusco$10.00

Red by the Bottle

Terrilogio$30.00

Pinot Noir$38.00

Rafael$40.00

Dolcetto d'Alba$45.00

Cabernet Sauvignon$50.00

Uno$50.00

Sin Zin$55.00

Nebbiolo delle Langhe$60.00

Venegazzù della Casa$65.00

Barbaresco$70.00

Brunello di Montalcino$125.00

Tignanello$195.00

Chianti Colli Senesi$35.00

Malbec$38.00

Donnata$42.00

Dehesa Gago$45.00

Lavignone$50.00

Rosso di Montalcino$50.00

Kyad$60.00

Ater$60.00

Furore Rosso$65.00

Amarone della Valpolicella$80.00

Barolo "Cru Bofani"$130.00

Zero$30.00

Sangiovese$35.00

Guadalmare$40.00

Tre Saggi$45.00

Chianti Classico$48.00

Cannonau$50.00

Chianti Classico "Riserva"$55.00

Kleos$60.00

Suavitas$60.00

Il Bruciato$70.00

Monfalletto$110.00

Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"$130.00

White by the Bottle

Rosè$35.00

Pinot Grigio$35.00

Muller Thurgau$35.00

Funtanaliras$40.00

Gavi$50.00

Cuvee de Jeanne Rosè$50.00

Trebi Trebbiano$35.00

Kerner$40.00

Friulano Del Grave$45.00

Sancerre "La Craie"$60.00

Chardonnay delle Langhe$30.00

Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Cavaliere"$35.00

Falanghina del Sannio$40.00

Sauvignon Blanc$45.00