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There are several local pizzerias in the city that are serving it up big by the slice. Picture lush red sauce, loads of mozzarella, and fresh toppings that come in a variety of combinations. Whether your passion is thin or hand tossed deep dish crust, there’s a slice out there with your name on it. Read on to see where your next Tulsa pizza by the slice destination could be.

Is there any Americana tradition truer than that of the beloved New York style slice of pizza? Tulsa is a home to many types of pizza that leave any foodie in a place of pure bliss. The only dilemma is the amount of choices, so TulsaGo has compiled a list of our top 7 favorite pizzas-by-the-slice.

Empire Slice House

Just down the road and off of Main Street in downtown Tulsa lies Empire Slice House. Originally an Oklahoma City chain, the pizzeria opened near the infamous Cain’s Ballroom. Their pizza slices change daily, and they can be found on their website. While they do have traditional New York pizza slices to offer daily, their specials range from a fun “Fungus Among Us” to a daunting “Ghostface Killah” and every non-traditional choice in between.

Andolini's Pizzeria

Located on the historic Cherry Street, Andolini’s Pizzeria takes a fresh take on what it means to be an Italian pizzeria. Their made-from-scratch family recipes, with it’s deep roots in Naples, Italy, invites Tulsa Foodies to experience their passionate craftsmanship’s take on the Italian delicacy.

Umberto’s New York Style Pizza

A couple miles down the road off of S Harvard Ave and E 31st St, lies the second home of traditional New York City pizza, Umberto’s New York Style Pizza. Their pizza-by-slice menu carries the options of alfredo or marinara sauce for their customizable, buildable pizzas. They pride themselves in their hard-working staff, and their large pizza slices.

The Piehole Pizzeria

Also located on Cherry Street, lies The Piehole Pizzeria. They focus their selection on what is the most customizable for each and every guest, and are known for their affordable prices. Slices start off with the basic sauce and cheese duo and have the options of add-ons that are written on a chalkboard hung overhead. Their pizza-by-slice crust is a highlight as guests describe it as being “not too thick or thin.”

NYC Pizza

Just under the bridge at S Harvard Ave and E 51st St, lies the home of “authentic” New York pizza. NYC Pizza opened in 2005 and claims to be the originators of New York City style pizza for Tulsans after the father and uncle duo teamed up to open the family-run business, Pizza Quik, in the summer of 1985. NYC pizza prepares its pizza based off of a strict recipe just as the City, itself, makes the Americana favorite food.

Jimmy’s New York Pizzeria

Owners Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy, are born and raised natives of Brooklyn, NY and know a thing or two about pizza. Founded in 2017, Jimmy’s New York Pizzeria brought with it the taste of New York City to Tulsa. Pizza-by-slice options are available in traditional styles and are made from scratch with fresh ingredients and a family-secret marinara sauce daily.

The locations listed above promise passion through each bite, as each pizzeria takes on its own personal touches to the American pizza pies. From family-secret, to local flairs, and non-traditional choices, these pizzerias are an experience that Tulsans of all ages can go explore and enjoy as they become family traditions of their own.