The Worst Slice In The City
A guided look at NYC’s lowest-rated pizzerias.
Ownership Patterns in NYC’s Lowest-Rated Pizzerias
Chains make up a disproportionate share of sub-3-star locations, while independents dominate the higher ratings. Each bar shows the share of NYC pizzerias in a rating range, split by ownership type.
Who Runs The Pizza Business?
Bubble size reflects number of locations across NYC. (This looks at store footprint—not whether the pizza is “good” or “bad.”)
Most Chain Locations Aren’t Poorly Rated
Low ratings at large chains are real—but they’re relatively rare when you look location by location. Each dot represents a single NYC location.
Where Pizza Packs In
How pizzeria density varies across NYC neighborhoods.
Explore Every NYC Pizzeria
Search, filter, and zoom to see ratings across the entire city.