NYC might be home to some of the best pizza in the world, but did you know that our calzones are just as incredible? Yeasted bread dough filled with cheese and your toppings of choice are just as amazing as they sound, and these are the very best that New York has to offer.
See also: The Best Fish Tacos In NYC
View this post on Instagram
98 Kenmare St. / 833.446.8666 / Website
This newly opened hotspot by Delicious Hospitality Group is taking Lower Manhattan by storm and has already proved to have one of the best calzones in the game thanks to their fried calzone with anchovies and Tuma. We recommend taking advantage of the gorgeous patio on warm evenings.
View this post on Instagram
309 W. 50th St. / 646.719.1043 / Website
Don Antonio has been bringing excellent Neopolitan-style pizza to the Theater District for 10 years, and their calzones are no exception. The menu features three traditional calzones and one deep-fried calzone, providing an option for everyone.
Multiple locations / Website
This long-standing Brooklyn establishment has three restaurants across the borough, and each serves equally delicious pies. We recommend the Salsiccia di Pollo Funghi calzone with chicken sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, pecorino, truffle oil and truffle cream.
View this post on Instagram
66 Gold St. / 212.243.1500 / Website
Many New Yorkers swear by Kesté as one of the best pies in the city, but the calzone alone is worth a trip. Our personal favorite? The calzone fritto with a classic filling of cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh ricotta and salami.
View this post on Instagram
129 MacDougal St. / 917.639.3236 / Website
This ultra-romantic and lantern-lit resto sits right off of Washington Square Park. The indoor garden serves as the ideal backdrop while you tuck into your fully customized calzone, as La Lanterna di Vittorio offers tons of additional fillings, including smoked duck, Pinoli nuts and prosciutto Crudo.
View this post on Instagram
32 Spring St. / 212.941.7994 / Website
Established in 1905, Lombardi’s claims the title of America’s first pizzeria, meaning they’ve had plenty of time to perfect their calzone. The Lombardi’s calzone is a true classic, and is stuffed with ricotta, whole milk mozzarella, herbs and spices, with the choice of any two additional fillings.
View this post on Instagram
29 E. 29th St. / 212.651.3800 / Website
This NoMad restaurant serves incredible pizza and calzones in an upscale atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for your next date night. Both the Il Classico and Broccoli Balboa calzones are delicious and come with Marta’s incredible marinara sauce for obligatory dipping.
When pizza just won’t cut it, a calzone is in order, and these six NYC classics are sure to impress. Next time the craving hits, we’ll see you there!
Photography by: Gregory DelliCarpini
