The staff we welcoming and friendly. Open space but there is nowhere to sit,so you have to stand at eat. The pizza was ok, great in the cheese but the flavor wasn't too wowing. Im no pizza critic so you'll definitely have to try it for yourself. Overall I enjoyed the atmosphere and a pretty good slice of pizza.
Pizza restaurant
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
Gramercy ParkManhattan


Gramercy Park
Manhattan
The brief
About Artichoke Basille's Pizza
Patrons line up into the wee hours to snag signature artichoke pizza from this counter-service spot.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score8(lower is better)
Inspected6/11/2024
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.3
out of 5
3,175 community reviews
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Reviews
What diners say about Artichoke Basille's Pizza
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Artichoke pizza was delicious! Crab flavour was okay, was hoping for more sauce. Pepperoni and vodka were great as well! We'll be back.
Great tasting pizza. Wish the spot had stools or seating area. I ordered a vodka pepperoni sicilian . Should've just gotten the regular cheese pepperoni Sicilian instead. Vodka was too much. Great location. And famous for their artichoke slice. BTW its really big! Give it a try sometime.
Go with a friend or 2 or 6. Seriously, this place is not be ventured into alone. The slices are huge, they’re packed with flavor and you’ll want to try more than 1 variety but your appetite can probably only handle 1 full slice.<br><br>The trademark Artichoke slice was bursting with flavor but super heavy even when sharing with others. Need to come back here on an empty stomach to attempt to try the rest. Their Margherita slice looks amazing as well.<br><br>Edit: went in again for the margherita slice and it was good but not their best. Tasted a bit burnt throughout. Stick to the freshly made unique artichoke slices here
Had heard good things about it being a typical NYC slice and it was decent but not memorable. The artichoke flavour isn't bad, but the others are better.
The wait time is too long, probably as it gets too many orders. The vodka pizza was great, but what’s amazing is the spinach artichoke. It was creamy, hot, buttery and slides right into the mouth. And the slices are too huge that the family of 6 had it for next day’s breakfast.
Let's just be real: Artichoke Basille's is the worst slice I've had in NYC.<br>The only reason I even tried this place was my manager's enthusiastic recommendation, which he gave when he was clearly hammered. My sober reality? It's the worst pizza I've had in NYC, and I let him know it.<br>The unforgivable sin here is the salt. Everything on the slice, every layer, is aggressively, overwhelmingly salty. It’s not seasoned well; it’s a sodium overload that kills every other potential flavor.<br>Credit where it’s due: the crust is good, and the slices are absolutely huge. The service was okay, the place was empty, and I appreciated the little outdoor standing tables for grabbing a quick bite.<br>But ultimately, nothing saves it from the salt. It's a hard pass. I'm sticking to Prince St Pizza from now on.
Delicious, filling, and super affordable pizza spot! I visited around 9pm on a Tuesday and ordered a slice of their artichoke pizza. The cost was only a little bit more expensive than a matcha latte I'd gotten that morning. It was served on 2 paper plates, which should give some idea of its size. Super creamy delicious white sauce! Lots of locals were also coming through to get full pies for takeout. Some standing room inside and a little seating outside.
I recently tried the Artichoke Slice at Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, and I have to say-it was easily one of the best slices I’ve had in New York City! This isn’t your typical slice; it’s massive, rich, and incredibly indulgent. The crust is thick and crisp, providing the perfect base for the generous layers of creamy white sauce and gooey melted cheese. What really stood out were the chunks of artichoke hearts-abundant, flavorful, and perfectly balanced against the richness of the sauce.<br><br>Be warned: this slice is very heavy, so if you have a smaller appetite, it’s definitely something you could share with a friend. But if you're feeling hungry or just want to treat yourself, it's absolutely worth digging into solo. It’s not your average New York slice-it’s more like a full meal.<br><br>The service was quick and efficient, which is always appreciated in a busy city spot. There were a few standing tables both inside and outside, which made it easy to grab a quick bite without a long wait.<br><br>If you’re in NYC and craving something different from the usual cheese or pepperoni, the Artichoke Slice is a must-try. Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor-this slice lives up to the hype!
The artichoke slice was a little too saucy but the marinara sauce was strong, tangy and fresh! I would go here again but only for a late night meal out of convenience.
Visited on a Monday night. The person heating up my slice of pizza had attitude because I did not order at the same time as my friend (I was deciding what to get). After ordering a slice of the Sicilian, he heated it up for about 30 seconds. The people who ordered after me got their pizza a decent time later. My slice was mostly cold, cheese not melted and the edges burnt. Paying almost $6 for this subpar service and food is not worth it. The owner should look into the people who run this place Monday night. The attached pictures put the Artichoke name to shame - especially if you know their normal quality.
The pizza was good. I tried the signature Artichoke pizza. Delishous crust and a huge piece. The cream sauce was a little much for my liking. I brought home the crab and Staten Island slices. After warming the crab was amazing and the Staten Island was good. No seating here just standing or grab and go only
Tried the famous artichoke slices and a vodka square slice. Artichoke slice is a bit on the heavy side on both bread and cheese, obviously as it should be as they charge $7 a slice. I’d rate it 5 stars if they reduced the price alongwith the portion size for this pizza.<br><br>I couldn’t even take a second bite out of the Vodka slice as I didn’t like the taste, it has a kinda runny strong sauce which I couldn’t stomach. I guess it must be an acquired taste.<br><br>They have 4-5 vegetarian pizza options which is kinda great! I also like the fact that they had power outlets for customers to charge devices, unfortunately no sitting arrangements in form of stools though.<br><br>Staff at this location was super nice and lent me their phone charger to charge my dead phone.
Love this place! Regular slices are big enough to share! We had both the pepperoni and artichoke slices. So fresh, hot and delicious! We also shared the square vodka pizza & it ended up becoming a new favorite! Super casual & friendly atmosphere! Definitely recommend!
This is the original artichoke pizza spot. The original! So it's the best (I've tried other locations, they don't measure up). Their artichoke slice is like no other, from the crust to the sauce, to everything. I crave it all the time. So if I'm ever in the area... I will definitely get a slice here. The other slices are very good as well, but at least the artichoke pizza is the best here. So I highly recommend it.<br>Love the crab pizza as well here! So delicious.<br><br>Minimum $15 for card payment ( ATM inside).<br><br>The only thing I wish this place had was a bathroom and an easier way to find parking in front. The location and accommodation are not convenient.
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