Own a Lazzara's
Pizza Franchise
NYC's Legendary Square Pizza • Est. 1985
Join the ground-floor expansion of NYC's highest-rated pizzeria.
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9.3/10
9.3/10 — Top 1% of all One Bite reviews
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"Great square pizza that tastes so good you want a second piece"
Best in NYC
"The best square pizza in Manhattan"
4.9★ Rating
4.9★ rating • Ships to all 50 states • 1,000+ reviews
NYC's Award-Winning Square Pizza
EST.
Born in the Heart of NYC
In 1985, brothers Sebastian and Tony Lazzara opened a small pizzeria in Manhattan's Garment District. What started as a neighborhood spot serving factory workers quickly became a destination for pizza lovers across the city.
Their secret? A unique thin-crust square pizza that delivered the perfect ratio of crispy crust to savory toppings. 39 years later, that same dedication to quality defines every slice we serve.
What They're Saying
“This is elite pizza. That's an elite score.”
— Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports
Dave Portnoy has reviewed 1,500+ pizzas. Only 2% score above 9.0.
"The best square pizza in New York City, bar none."
"Stephen Colbert's favorite pizza. The crust is impossibly thin yet perfectly crispy."
"A New York institution that has perfected the art of the square slice."
“The best square pizza in New York City, bar none.”
NY Daily News
Why Square Works
Manufacturing Simplicity
Square pizzas stack perfectly, reducing waste and maximizing kitchen efficiency.
Easier Storage
Square boxes stack better, take less space, and simplify inventory management.
Superior Crust Ratio
4 corners means more crispy edge in every slice. Customers love the crunch.
Unique Market Position
Stand out from the sea of round pizza with a distinctive, memorable product.
Ground Floor Opportunity
We're just now expanding beyond NYC—secure your territory before they're gone.
BARSTOOL RATING
Top 2% of all reviews
Corners
More crust in every bite
We Aren't a Chain.
We Are Family.
When you join Lazzara's, you're not buying into a corporate machine. You're joining a family that's been perfecting pizza for 39 years. We're expanding our table, and there's a seat waiting for you.
“The Barstool rating was worth its weight in gold—customers came in day one already knowing the brand. Already exceeding projections.”
Michael Chen
Austin, TX • 8 months in
“After 15 years in corporate America, I wanted to build something of my own. Zero restaurant experience required—the training was comprehensive.”
Sarah Martinez
Denver, CO • Multi-Unit
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The Famous Square
“I opened my Lazzara's 8 months ago and we're already exceeding projections. The Barstool rating was worth its weight in gold—customers came in day one already knowing the brand.”
Michael Chen
Austin, TX Franchisee
Years Heritage
Proven Excellence Since 1985
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