The Restaurants Andrew Zimmern Thinks Serve The Best Pizza In America

Zimmern's favorite pizza is also well-regarded by critics

Zimmern's admiration for L&B and Una Pizza is shared by many. The New York Times recently included L&B in its list of the 25 Best Pizza Places in New York City, stating, "This, too, is New York pizza, and it is delightful in a nostalgic, kids-menu kind of way." The Infatuation also highlights the restaurant's square Sicilian-style slice as a unique experience, describing it as "a layer of molten cheese fused to a focaccia-like crust, topped with a tangy-sweet sauce baked to perfection."

On the other hand, Una Pizza has earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, which honors exceptional dishes at reasonable prices in a welcoming setting. The guide praised chef and owner Anthony Mangieri, saying, "He is serious about his craft ... which results in glorious Neapolitan-style pies with fluffy edges, thin crusts, and minimal toppings that typically consist of bubbly mozzarella di bufala and sweet tomato sauce." Mangieri is well aware of common pizza pitfalls, which is why former New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells remarked, "Mr. Mangieri makes what is unmistakably the finest sit-down pizza in the five boroughs." Given Zimmern's talent for discovering the best dining spots in any city, his recommendations for where to grab a slice are worth following. Plus, with both establishments located close to each other (the F train connects them), you can easily enjoy the offerings from L&B and Una Pizza in a single day.