Award-winning

San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

4.7

401 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 21 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Child-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.

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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
Area
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 TufoUS$13.00
Italy / Toscana / Tommasi / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet SauvignonUS$12.00
Italy / Toscana / Villa Fassini / Cabernet Sauvignon – Sangiovese
ChiantiUS$10.00
Italy / Toscana / Tiziano / Sangiovese
Barbera d'AstiUS$13.00
Italy / Piemonte / Pico Maccario / Barbera
Nero d'AvolaUS$11.00
Italy / Sicilia / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
SangioveseUS$8.00
Italy / Toscana / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
BarbarescoUS$12.00
Italy / Piemonte / Conti Speroni / Nebbiolo
MontepulcianoUS$10.00
Italy / Abruzzo / Collefrisio / Montepulciano

White by the Glass

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

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

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

Red by the Bottle

TerrilogioUS$30.00
Italy / Puglia / 2013 / Villa Sopita / Primitivo
Pinot NoirUS$38.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2014 / Monte degli Angeli / Pinot Noir
RafaelUS$40.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Tommasi / Corvina – Rondinella – Molinara
Dolcetto d'AlbaUS$45.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Giovanni Rocca / Dolcetto
Cabernet SauvignonUS$50.00
USA / California / 2011 / Ezio Donati / Cabernet Sauvignon
UnoUS$50.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2009 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
Sin ZinUS$55.00
USA / California / 2012 / Alexander Valley / Zinfandel
Nebbiolo delle LangheUS$60.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2012 / Orlando Abrigo / Nebbiolo
Venegazzù della CasaUS$65.00
Italy / Veneto / 2009 / Loredan Gasparin / Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc – Malbec – Merlot
BarbarescoUS$70.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Orlando Abrigo/ Nebbiolo
Brunello di MontalcinoUS$125.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / La Togata / Sangiovese Grosso
TignanelloUS$195.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Antinori / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc
Chianti Colli SenesiUS$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Poggio Salvi / Sangiovese
MalbecUS$38.00
Argentina / Mendoza / 2014 / Agua de Piedra / Malbec
DonnataUS$42.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2013 / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
Dehesa GagoUS$45.00
Spain / Castilla / 2013 / Telmo Rodriguez / Tempranillo
LavignoneUS$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Pino Maccario / Barbera
Rosso di MontalcinoUS$50.00
Italy / Toscana / 2011 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
KyadUS$60.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2011 / Alessandro di Camporeale / Syrah
AterUS$60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Primitivo
Furore RossoUS$65.00
Italy / Campania / 2014 / Marisa Cuomo / Aglianico – Piedirosso
Amarone della ValpolicellaUS$80.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Antonio Gaudioso / Crovina – Rondinella – Molinara
Barolo "Cru Bofani"US$130.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2008 / Beni di Batasiolo / Nebbiolo
ZeroUS$30.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2011 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
SangioveseUS$35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
GuadalmareUS$40.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Castellani/ Morellino
Tre SaggiUS$45.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2013 / Talamonti / Montepulciano
Chianti ClassicoUS$48.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / Bucciarelli / Sangiovese
CannonauUS$50.00
Italy / Sardegna / 2010 / Dorgali / Cannonau
Chianti Classico "Riserva"US$55.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / Castellani / Sangiovese
KleosUS$60.00
Italy / Campania / 2011 / Luigi Maffini / Aglianico
SuavitasUS$60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Negroamaro – Malvasia
Il BruciatoUS$70.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Antinori / Cabernet – Merlot – Syrah
MonfallettoUS$110.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Cordero di Montezemolo / Nebbiolo
Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"US$130.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese Grosso

White by the Bottle

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

Sparkling & Rose' by the Bottle

Lambrusco DolceUS$35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna NV / La Cacciatora / Lambrusco
Moscato d'AstiUS$50.00
Italy / Piemonte / Patrizi / Moscato
Lambrusco DolceUS$35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna / Medici Ermete / Lambrusco
Brachetto d'AquiUS$50.00
Italy / Piemonte NV / Marco Bonfante / Brachetto
GragnanoUS$40.00
Italy / Campania / Cantine Federiciane / Gragnano
Prosecco di ValdobbiadeneUS$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

Diners' Choice Awards

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 14 December 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 12 December 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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G
Gail
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 29 November 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 24 November 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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J
Janet
VIP
New York City
201 reviews
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on 17 November 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 10 November 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 25 October 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 24 October 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 15 September 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 17 August 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 booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 21 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
Area
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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Marinara

REGINA MARGHERITA

Red by the Glass

Poggio al TufoUS$13.00

Cabernet SauvignonUS$12.00

ChiantiUS$10.00

Barbera d'AstiUS$13.00

Nero d'AvolaUS$11.00

SangioveseUS$8.00

BarbarescoUS$12.00

MontepulcianoUS$10.00

White by the Glass

ChardonnayUS$9.00

Trebbiano d'AbruzzoUS$11.00

Pinot GrigioUS$10.00

Falanghina del TaburnoUS$12.00

Sauvignon BlancUS$11.00

GaviUS$13.00

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

RosèUS$11.00

Moscato d'AstiUS$11.00

Prosecco DOC Millesimato

Brachetto d'AquiUS$12.00

LambruscoUS$10.00

Red by the Bottle

TerrilogioUS$30.00

Pinot NoirUS$38.00

RafaelUS$40.00

Dolcetto d'AlbaUS$45.00

Cabernet SauvignonUS$50.00

UnoUS$50.00

Sin ZinUS$55.00

Nebbiolo delle LangheUS$60.00

Venegazzù della CasaUS$65.00

BarbarescoUS$70.00

Brunello di MontalcinoUS$125.00

TignanelloUS$195.00

Chianti Colli SenesiUS$35.00

MalbecUS$38.00

DonnataUS$42.00

Dehesa GagoUS$45.00

LavignoneUS$50.00

Rosso di MontalcinoUS$50.00

KyadUS$60.00

AterUS$60.00

Furore RossoUS$65.00

Amarone della ValpolicellaUS$80.00

Barolo "Cru Bofani"US$130.00

ZeroUS$30.00

SangioveseUS$35.00

GuadalmareUS$40.00

Tre SaggiUS$45.00

Chianti ClassicoUS$48.00

CannonauUS$50.00

Chianti Classico "Riserva"US$55.00

KleosUS$60.00

SuavitasUS$60.00

Il BruciatoUS$70.00

MonfallettoUS$110.00

Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"US$130.00

White by the Bottle

RosèUS$35.00

Pinot GrigioUS$35.00

Muller ThurgauUS$35.00

FuntanalirasUS$40.00

GaviUS$50.00

Cuvee de Jeanne RosèUS$50.00

Trebi TrebbianoUS$35.00

KernerUS$40.00

Friulano Del GraveUS$45.00

Sancerre "La Craie"US$60.00

Chardonnay delle LangheUS$30.00

Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Cavaliere"US$35.00

Falanghina del SannioUS$40.00

Sauvignon BlancUS$45.00