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San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina

Name: San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina
Address: 1559 2nd Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10028
Telephone: (212) 861-2434
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

401 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 15 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 TufoUSD 13.00
Italy / Toscana / Tommasi / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet SauvignonUSD 12.00
Italy / Toscana / Villa Fassini / Cabernet Sauvignon – Sangiovese
ChiantiUSD 10.00
Italy / Toscana / Tiziano / Sangiovese
Barbera d'AstiUSD 13.00
Italy / Piemonte / Pico Maccario / Barbera
Nero d'AvolaUSD 11.00
Italy / Sicilia / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
SangioveseUSD 8.00
Italy / Toscana / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
BarbarescoUSD 12.00
Italy / Piemonte / Conti Speroni / Nebbiolo
MontepulcianoUSD 10.00
Italy / Abruzzo / Collefrisio / Montepulciano

White by the Glass

ChardonnayUSD 9.00
Italy / Piemonte / Giovanni Rocca / Chardonnay
Trebbiano d'AbruzzoUSD 11.00
Italy / Abruzzo / Talamonti / Trebbiano
Pinot GrigioUSD 10.00
Italy / Friuli Venezia Giulia / Vignal / Pinot Grigio
Falanghina del TaburnoUSD 12.00
Italy / Campania / Fontanavecchia / Falanghina
Sauvignon BlancUSD 11.00
France / Charente / Maison Legrand / Sauvignon Blanc
GaviUSD 13.00
Italy / Piemonte / Villa Sparina / Cortese

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

RosèUSD 11.00
France / Rhone / Charles Brotte / Rose Blend
Moscato d'AstiUSD 11.00
Italy / Piemonte / Patrizi / Moscato
Prosecco DOC Millesimato
Italy / Venetoa / Victoria / Glera
Brachetto d'AquiUSD 12.00
Italy / Piemonte / Marco Bonfante / Brachetto
LambruscoUSD 10.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna / Medici Ermete / Lambrusco

Red by the Bottle

TerrilogioUSD 30.00
Italy / Puglia / 2013 / Villa Sopita / Primitivo
Pinot NoirUSD 38.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2014 / Monte degli Angeli / Pinot Noir
RafaelUSD 40.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Tommasi / Corvina – Rondinella – Molinara
Dolcetto d'AlbaUSD 45.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Giovanni Rocca / Dolcetto
Cabernet SauvignonUSD 50.00
USA / California / 2011 / Ezio Donati / Cabernet Sauvignon
UnoUSD 50.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2009 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
Sin ZinUSD 55.00
USA / California / 2012 / Alexander Valley / Zinfandel
Nebbiolo delle LangheUSD 60.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2012 / Orlando Abrigo / Nebbiolo
Venegazzù della CasaUSD 65.00
Italy / Veneto / 2009 / Loredan Gasparin / Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc – Malbec – Merlot
BarbarescoUSD 70.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Orlando Abrigo/ Nebbiolo
Brunello di MontalcinoUSD 125.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / La Togata / Sangiovese Grosso
TignanelloUSD 195.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Antinori / Sangiovese – Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc
Chianti Colli SenesiUSD 35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Poggio Salvi / Sangiovese
MalbecUSD 38.00
Argentina / Mendoza / 2014 / Agua de Piedra / Malbec
DonnataUSD 42.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2013 / Alessandro Di Camporeale / Nero d'Avola
Dehesa GagoUSD 45.00
Spain / Castilla / 2013 / Telmo Rodriguez / Tempranillo
LavignoneUSD 50.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2013 / Pino Maccario / Barbera
Rosso di MontalcinoUSD 50.00
Italy / Toscana / 2011 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
KyadUSD 60.00
Italy / Sicilia / 2011 / Alessandro di Camporeale / Syrah
AterUSD 60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Primitivo
Furore RossoUSD 65.00
Italy / Campania / 2014 / Marisa Cuomo / Aglianico – Piedirosso
Amarone della ValpolicellaUSD 80.00
Italy / Veneto / 2012 / Antonio Gaudioso / Crovina – Rondinella – Molinara
Barolo "Cru Bofani"USD 130.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2008 / Beni di Batasiolo / Nebbiolo
ZeroUSD 30.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2011 / Collefrisio / Montepulciano
SangioveseUSD 35.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese
GuadalmareUSD 40.00
Italy / Toscana / 2012 / Castellani/ Morellino
Tre SaggiUSD 45.00
Italy / Abruzzo / 2013 / Talamonti / Montepulciano
Chianti ClassicoUSD 48.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / Bucciarelli / Sangiovese
CannonauUSD 50.00
Italy / Sardegna / 2010 / Dorgali / Cannonau
Chianti Classico "Riserva"USD 55.00
Italy / Toscana / 2009 / Castellani / Sangiovese
KleosUSD 60.00
Italy / Campania / 2011 / Luigi Maffini / Aglianico
SuavitasUSD 60.00
Italy / Puglia / 2010 / Ionis / Negroamaro – Malvasia
Il BruciatoUSD 70.00
Italy / Toscana / 2013 / Antinori / Cabernet – Merlot – Syrah
MonfallettoUSD 110.00
Italy / Piemonte / 2010 / Cordero di Montezemolo / Nebbiolo
Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"USD 130.00
Italy / Toscana / 2010 / La Lecciaia / Sangiovese Grosso

White by the Bottle

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

Sparkling & Rose' by the Bottle

Lambrusco DolceUSD 35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna NV / La Cacciatora / Lambrusco
Moscato d'AstiUSD 50.00
Italy / Piemonte / Patrizi / Moscato
Lambrusco DolceUSD 35.00
Italy / Emilia Romagna / Medici Ermete / Lambrusco
Brachetto d'AquiUSD 50.00
Italy / Piemonte NV / Marco Bonfante / Brachetto
GragnanoUSD 40.00
Italy / Campania / Cantine Federiciane / Gragnano
Prosecco di ValdobbiadeneUSD 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
4.2Ambience
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
Baltimore
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
New York City
27 reviews
vip
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
New York City
31 reviews
vip
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
New York City
199 reviews
vip
5.0
199 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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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

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 15 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

REGINA MARGHERITA

Napoletana

Red by the Glass

Poggio al TufoUSD 13.00

Cabernet SauvignonUSD 12.00

ChiantiUSD 10.00

Barbera d'AstiUSD 13.00

Nero d'AvolaUSD 11.00

SangioveseUSD 8.00

BarbarescoUSD 12.00

MontepulcianoUSD 10.00

White by the Glass

ChardonnayUSD 9.00

Trebbiano d'AbruzzoUSD 11.00

Pinot GrigioUSD 10.00

Falanghina del TaburnoUSD 12.00

Sauvignon BlancUSD 11.00

GaviUSD 13.00

Sparkling & Rose' by the Glass

RosèUSD 11.00

Moscato d'AstiUSD 11.00

Prosecco DOC Millesimato

Brachetto d'AquiUSD 12.00

LambruscoUSD 10.00

Red by the Bottle

TerrilogioUSD 30.00

Pinot NoirUSD 38.00

RafaelUSD 40.00

Dolcetto d'AlbaUSD 45.00

Cabernet SauvignonUSD 50.00

UnoUSD 50.00

Sin ZinUSD 55.00

Nebbiolo delle LangheUSD 60.00

Venegazzù della CasaUSD 65.00

BarbarescoUSD 70.00

Brunello di MontalcinoUSD 125.00

TignanelloUSD 195.00

Chianti Colli SenesiUSD 35.00

MalbecUSD 38.00

DonnataUSD 42.00

Dehesa GagoUSD 45.00

LavignoneUSD 50.00

Rosso di MontalcinoUSD 50.00

KyadUSD 60.00

AterUSD 60.00

Furore RossoUSD 65.00

Amarone della ValpolicellaUSD 80.00

Barolo "Cru Bofani"USD 130.00

ZeroUSD 30.00

SangioveseUSD 35.00

GuadalmareUSD 40.00

Tre SaggiUSD 45.00

Chianti ClassicoUSD 48.00

CannonauUSD 50.00

Chianti Classico "Riserva"USD 55.00

KleosUSD 60.00

SuavitasUSD 60.00

Il BruciatoUSD 70.00

MonfallettoUSD 110.00

Brunello di Montalcino "Riserva"USD 130.00

White by the Bottle

RosèUSD 35.00

Pinot GrigioUSD 35.00

Muller ThurgauUSD 35.00

FuntanalirasUSD 40.00

GaviUSD 50.00

Cuvee de Jeanne RosèUSD 50.00

Trebi TrebbianoUSD 35.00

KernerUSD 40.00

Friulano Del GraveUSD 45.00

Sancerre "La Craie"USD 60.00

Chardonnay delle LangheUSD 30.00

Vernaccia di San Gimignano "Cavaliere"USD 35.00

Falanghina del SannioUSD 40.00

Sauvignon BlancUSD 45.00