We at Slice really feel for our pizza-lovin' peeps who don't live in New York City. They have to eat either some chain-store garbage or else some crap that some folks like to think of as pizza.
That's why it's always nice to see former New Yorkers (in this case, a Brooklynite) open New York–style pizzerias in other cities.
I found the pizza crust to be more chewy than crispy, and slightly thicker than I expected -- not the super-thin crust with slightly charred bottom that my hard-core Manhattanite friend marks as the gold standard. But the hand-tossed pies were tasty with a slightly sweet tomato sauce.
New pizza combinations are introduced every few years, joining a tried-and-true lineup that includes the Manhattan (artichoke hearts, black olives, mushrooms and coppacola), or the Brooklyn (pepperoni, mushrooms and olives).
I've visited Jet City many times—having lived in beautiful and rainy and nearby Portland, Oregon—but I've never been to Piecora's. Maybe Slice's Seattle-based readers (there's at least one) can enlighten us as to its merits?
Not knowing enough about NY pie to make a comparison, I will say, first, that Piecoras' is yummy; that they feature a neon sign which depicts the statue of liberty (possibly hoisting a beer, I forget); that they have always provided an employment resource for tattooed musician types; that they are located in our gay neighborhood, directly across the street from a great rock club; and that the clientele is a mix of the hipster, the queer, and families.
The pizzas I've had there are thin-crusted and the crust is faintly sweet. I don't recall that the cheese/sauce combo rots the crust, though, which is a mark of good pie in my book.
Piecora's is good, but completely wanes in comparison to Hot Mama's Pizza. Words don't even come close to explaining how brilliant the pizza is--except maybe "New York."
When you're around Seattle, shoot me an email and I can get you the full address and such. Not to be missed.
I'm an expat Westchesterite living in Seattle for six years now.
Piecora's is OK.
Hot Mama's is OK- but is one of the few places you can get regular, non-yuppie pizza by the slice.
Pagliacci is actually good, but not in the same way that NY slices are - more in a gourmet, yuppie way. But still good - roasted garlic, goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, mmmm.
Bill's Off Broadway has pretty good pizza, but again, it's not by the slice. It is tasty though.
Seattle basically sucks for pizza. I get a big ass slice of white pizza the first thing I can every time I go back to NY.
Agree that Seattle pizza doesn't compare w/NYC or New Haven. Thanks for the tips on Hot Mama's - I'll be visiting soon. Surprised that no one has mentioned New York PIzza Place on 5th NE between Northgate and Green Lake. They're as good as Piecora's and they also serve slices! BTW, Pagliacci's places on Broadway, on University Way, and at Queen Anne & Mercer all serve slices and the slices are much better than their delivery pies, IMHO. I think putting a piping hot pie in an insultated bag pretty much guarantees condensation inside the pizza box and that can't be good.
I HOPE ONE DAY I CAN OPEN A PIZZA JOINT SO I CAN READ ALL THE NEW YORKERS LIKES AND DISLIKES THIS IS HOW I SEE IT .MAD PIZZA NO GOOD. PAglicci so so .NEW YORK PIZZA PLACE GOOD.PIECORAS NY PIZZA BEST
Hot Mama's is really good (if not labled better than it really is because of its super-trendy location and equally trendy staff)! But Picoras is the tops. And when you order a slice of pizza - they actually cook the slice from scratch for you - every single time! No re-heating no heat lamps! And not only the fresh cooked slices make it good - its also the top notch quality of the slices that make it an awesome Pizza Joint! And I eat and have eaten a lot of pizza. Don't do this NYC PIZZA v.s. the world mentality. I think that if Piecora's was in NYC - I think it would more than hold up as a decent pizza joint. FINAL WORD: Best Pizza in Seattle and maybe the Northwest!
There is no equivalent to NYC pizza in Seattle. That said, I think Piecorra's has gotten better in the past year. I don't know what it is (new throwers?) but it's better. Hot Mama's has become hit and miss. One month it's good then it sucks. The drivers tell me too much turn over or they just get someoe in charge that sucks.
Pagliacci is yuppie Dominos. It's good but has this manufactured feel to it.
There are some other small places I've been to that are good up in the U-District but I haven't been there enough. I agree Bill's Off Broadway has good pizza and is unique (not NY style, but good).
i realized i never ever wrote a reply about this. so this'll be a short one. Phuong is, in a word, wrong. Piecora's is certainly no worse than many a pizzeria in the non-New York hinterlands, but it's far from the best in Seattle. (that would go to Cafe Lago, which got our praise in the '06 best restaurants issue of Seattle Magazine). Piecora's is down-the-middle average, but even in pizza-deprived Seattle, far better options exist.
There is no NY style pizza in Seattle. When I visit my family, once a year, my mouth waters for what I took for granted. OK. Piecora's definitely is decent...considering. It is the closest resemblance around here. Even the layout, tables, seating, is reminiscent. But, it ain't Rosa II or Carlos on Metropolitan Avenue. Crap. I'm getting hungry.
As a transplated New Yorker, I definitely miss good old New York pizza. My girlfriend and I tried Piecora's last night . . . it was really good! It's definitely New York style pizza, and he the quality was (I thought) quite high. I also recommend checking out Belltown Pizza though it's more of a thin crust deal.
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We at Slice really feel for our pizza-lovin' peeps who don't live in New York City. They have to eat either some chain-store garbage or else some crap that some folks like to think of as pizza. 
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Not knowing enough about NY pie to make a comparison, I will say, first, that Piecoras' is yummy; that they feature a neon sign which depicts the statue of liberty (possibly hoisting a beer, I forget); that they have always provided an employment resource for tattooed musician types; that they are located in our gay neighborhood, directly across the street from a great rock club; and that the clientele is a mix of the hipster, the queer, and families.
The pizzas I've had there are thin-crusted and the crust is faintly sweet. I don't recall that the cheese/sauce combo rots the crust, though, which is a mark of good pie in my book.
Slice mike at 2:59PM on 05/01/04
Piecora's is good, but completely wanes in comparison to Hot Mama's Pizza. Words don't even come close to explaining how brilliant the pizza is--except maybe "New York."
When you're around Seattle, shoot me an email and I can get you the full address and such. Not to be missed.
Slice Cris at 10:10PM on 06/05/04
I'm an expat Westchesterite living in Seattle for six years now.
Piecora's is OK.
Hot Mama's is OK- but is one of the few places you can get regular, non-yuppie pizza by the slice.
Pagliacci is actually good, but not in the same way that NY slices are - more in a gourmet, yuppie way. But still good - roasted garlic, goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, mmmm.
Bill's Off Broadway has pretty good pizza, but again, it's not by the slice. It is tasty though.
Seattle basically sucks for pizza. I get a big ass slice of white pizza the first thing I can every time I go back to NY.
Slice alice at 12:21PM on 06/22/04
Agree that Seattle pizza doesn't compare w/NYC or New Haven. Thanks for the tips on Hot Mama's - I'll be visiting soon. Surprised that no one has mentioned New York PIzza Place on 5th NE between Northgate and Green Lake. They're as good as Piecora's and they also serve slices! BTW, Pagliacci's places on Broadway, on University Way, and at Queen Anne & Mercer all serve slices and the slices are much better than their delivery pies, IMHO. I think putting a piping hot pie in an insultated bag pretty much guarantees condensation inside the pizza box and that can't be good.
Slice Dave at 8:03PM on 10/15/04
I HOPE ONE DAY I CAN OPEN A PIZZA JOINT SO I CAN READ ALL THE NEW YORKERS LIKES AND DISLIKES THIS IS HOW I SEE IT .MAD PIZZA NO GOOD. PAglicci so so .NEW YORK PIZZA PLACE GOOD.PIECORAS NY PIZZA BEST
Slice pizza guy at 1:56AM on 02/01/06
Hot Mama's is really good (if not labled better than it really is because of its super-trendy location and equally trendy staff)! But Picoras is the tops. And when you order a slice of pizza - they actually cook the slice from scratch for you - every single time! No re-heating no heat lamps! And not only the fresh cooked slices make it good - its also the top notch quality of the slices that make it an awesome Pizza Joint! And I eat and have eaten a lot of pizza. Don't do this NYC PIZZA v.s. the world mentality. I think that if Piecora's was in NYC - I think it would more than hold up as a decent pizza joint. FINAL WORD: Best Pizza in Seattle and maybe the Northwest!
Slice marc at 9:18PM on 02/04/06
There is no equivalent to NYC pizza in Seattle. That said, I think Piecorra's has gotten better in the past year. I don't know what it is (new throwers?) but it's better. Hot Mama's has become hit and miss. One month it's good then it sucks. The drivers tell me too much turn over or they just get someoe in charge that sucks.
Pagliacci is yuppie Dominos. It's good but has this manufactured feel to it.
There are some other small places I've been to that are good up in the U-District but I haven't been there enough. I agree Bill's Off Broadway has good pizza and is unique (not NY style, but good).
Slice mikemos at 9:18PM on 02/07/06
i realized i never ever wrote a reply about this. so this'll be a short one. Phuong is, in a word, wrong. Piecora's is certainly no worse than many a pizzeria in the non-New York hinterlands, but it's far from the best in Seattle. (that would go to Cafe Lago, which got our praise in the '06 best restaurants issue of Seattle Magazine). Piecora's is down-the-middle average, but even in pizza-deprived Seattle, far better options exist.
Slice Jon at 6:01PM on 04/09/06
Piecora's is my favorite pizza in Seattle. I highly recommend it.
Slice Whitney at 10:34AM on 07/01/06
There is no NY style pizza in Seattle. When I visit my family, once a year, my mouth waters for what I took for granted. OK. Piecora's definitely is decent...considering. It is the closest resemblance around here. Even the layout, tables, seating, is reminiscent. But, it ain't Rosa II or Carlos on Metropolitan Avenue. Crap. I'm getting hungry.
Slice Bill Morgan at 4:07AM on 11/09/06
As a transplated New Yorker, I definitely miss good old New York pizza. My girlfriend and I tried Piecora's last night . . . it was really good! It's definitely New York style pizza, and he the quality was (I thought) quite high. I also recommend checking out Belltown Pizza though it's more of a thin crust deal.
Slice Josh at 8:57PM on 11/10/06