Kesté Pizza e Vino
European · Italian · New York, NY
About
Kesté Pizza e Vino is the official U.S. outpost of the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN), an organization dedicated to preserving authentic Neapolitan pizza traditions. Founded by APN president Roberto Caporuscio in 2009, this Tribeca spot serves about 40 varieties of Neapolitan-style pizzas made with top ingredients, including homemade mozzarella. The casual, family-friendly vibe attracts a mixed crowd, and there's a full bar for drinks. It's been named the #1 pizza in New York by New York Magazine.
"No reservations accepted, but showing up around 2:45 should be fine."
Reservations are accepted, so book ahead for dinner. The menu includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Weekends are lively, and outdoor seating is available. If you're in the mood for a classic New York food crawl, Katz's Delicatessen is a short walk away.
Located in Tribeca, Kesté is close to the Financial District and easily accessible from Wall Street.
Features
- ✓Certified by Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani
- ✓Choose from about 40 pizza varieties
- ✓Full bar with happy hour specials
- ✓Outdoor seating available
- ✓Named #1 Pizza in New York by New York Magazine
Cuisine & style
Good for
Practical
Best nights: Fri, Sat, Sun
What people say
Rated from 2,052 reviews on Yelp · 3 community ratings — we don’t host Yelp’s review text; read the full reviews there.
From the community
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“Best pizza this side of Vesuvius!”
Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza in the West Village. No reservations accepted, but showing up around 2:45 should be fine. They close at 3:30 and reopen for dinner at 5pm. Try the Burrata pizza special -- it is truly life changing.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kesté Pizza e Vino take reservations? +
Yes, reservations are accepted. You can book a table in advance.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options? +
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian and vegan choices, plus gluten-free options.
What type of cuisine is served? +
Kesté specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza, with Italian cuisine including sandwiches and a full wine bar.
Is there outdoor seating? +
Yes, outdoor seating is available.
Does Kesté have a full bar? +
Yes, there is a full bar with happy hour specials.
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