Best places for margherita in Times Square
We track 7 places in Times Square where the margherita comes up unprompted. 5 sit above the bar. Rosetta Bakery leads at 84, with Carnegie Pizza right behind on 80. Expect $, under $15 — that covers 57% of the places here. Places here also get named for garlic knots, donuts and gelato.
- Typical place carries 2,004 ratings
- 6 deliver
- 2 take reservations
- 2 have outdoor seating
- 4 open for breakfast
Rosetta BakeryTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 759 ratings behind it.
Carnegie PizzaTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,004 ratings behind it.
$1.50 Fresh PizzaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Little Italy PizzaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Famous Famiglia PizzaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else Times Square is known for
margherita in Times Square, briefly
What is the best margherita in Times Square?
Rosetta Bakery currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 84, built on 759 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many places in Times Square are known for their margherita?
We track 7. 5 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much do places serving margherita cost in Times Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 57% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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