Joe's New York Pizza — Restaurant in Portsmouth

Good pizza, it feels like about the closest thing I can get to NY pizza on the seacoast, where Greek pizza (while good) is the standard fare. I like dropping in at lunch, having a few slices and being on my way in under 15 minutes if need be. I, too, have eaten pizza in NY when I lived there, but unlike most of these reviewers, I don't think paying rent in Manhattan makes me an expert on what makes a good pizza. I've eaten plenty of 'only OK' pizza in NYC as well. There's nothing magical that makes the pizza there good; just good ingredients and a good recipe. This reminds me of NY Pizza.

Real good pizza and friendly staff though. I've never met the rude staff that people have mentioned; everyone is always really friendly, though I always go in during the lunch shift, so maybe nights the people are rude? I don't know.

I edited this review years later...as now 15 bucks for lunch is the standard fare in this area. Joe's used to be on the more expensive side for lunch, but now it's par for the course, and therefore I shouldn't ding...

I’m ONLY giving a 4 because they were short staffed when I visited them last night. In actuality they deserve a 4.5 for great tasting pizza and salad. I was impressed with the level of customer service given by this one young man, working ALONE and was LITTERALLY running and sliding all over the work area trying to keep up with the demand of the orders he had. I wish I’d asked him for his name, but I felt so bad that I didn’t want to waste 1 second of his time! He was so polite, apologetic and (seemingly) in control of the situation while his co-worker ran deliveries and made salads. In spite of doing the job of several people (with a smile and a nice word) the food was very good! I will try them again, due to the quality of the food and customer service, even under duress! I have hopes of a full staff next time, which may make for an even better experience. Thank you nameless pizza man who was working on the eve of 5/8/19 around 7:00pm, I hope the owner realizes what a valuable employee he has and rewards you as...

The pizza sort of reminds me of a Jersey/NY slice. The taste is almost there. But let's face it local pizza will never taste the same in another state. The fries are on piont ...crispy but not overcooked. There is also garlic knots. Which are covered in buttery garlicky tastiness. The variety of pizza toppings is insane. Like the meat pizza stuffed with meatballs, sausage, and bacon. Or the buffalo chicken with actual real moist chicken pieces. They also have salads. The prices have gone up a bit but I think it's worth it. Because you're getting better quality food. It's hard to find a pizza spot that puts as much effort into pizzas as a restaurant does it's main courses. Update...prices are a little bit more than your corner pizza shop. So be prepared to pay extra for better...