Bella Serra Pizza
5656 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY, 11385
Bella Serra Pizza Menu
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Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
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High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
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High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
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Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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5656 Myrtle Ave
Ridgewood, NY, 11385 - Phone (718) 417-4848
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Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Alexander S.
Pizza is crazy good and crazy expensive at the same time. $5 for a specialty slice? Dagggggg. That said, the BBQ chicken slice and the broccoli white pizza is tasty as hell. Garlic knots are slacking though.
(3)Courtney L.
Average pizza. You can get some really thick topping pizza here for like $4.50 which I was not expecting it to be that much a slice for those but I guess it is like a meal all in a slice so whatever. Their crust is good but not impressed w quality. Just typical pizza. If you don't really care about the NY style then you may not mind it here.
(2)William R.
Omg this pizza never fails to be one of NYC's best pizzas. Today i had their sausage and pepperoni pizza. It was amazing.
(5)Suresh D.
$9.80 for 2 slices of pizza. Ripoff. I came in here today because i Needed quick lunch on the go by the time I got here. If I wanted to spend that amount of money I would have gone to any of the Chinese places I passed or even McDonald's. I came in here a bit before 1:30pm today. I saw the slices available already and selected the two remaining pizza margherita slices. The slices each had maybe 2 shriveled up pieces of basil. When I was told the bill after being asked if I wanted it to stay or to go, I was shocked. $9.80 for 2 slices of pizza. For that price the whole pizza should have been covered with basil.
(1)Johnny W.
Cockroach!!!!! Words could not explain how disgusted I was when I found a huge cockroach crawling up my leg as I was eating my pizza. The pizza looked like it had been sitting over night and they refused to make fresh pizza. The place was uncomfortably hot and they were very unfriendly.
(1)Ron M.
Ate here for a Sunday lunch after a long run at the park. Not sure if I'm hungry or their pizza is that good, but it was good. Alright employees were not Italian, so what! This review is about the pizza. Slices were big, not greasy and not salty.
(3)Shannon Z.
Although the specialty slice cost me about $6, it was definitely worth it. The pizza itself had everything I've ever wanted on a pizza, bacon, broccoli, chicken, red peppers, onions, cheese. etc etc. It's like a heaven slice. WOW. halfway through and I was stuffed. The decor could use some work but this is more of a grab and go place anyway. I'm coming back here for that slice next time.
(4)Saraphina W.
This is the least enjoyable pizza I've ever had... It's totally flavorless. I asked for hot sauce to jazz it up and make it more edible... They don't have hot sauce. What kind of a pizza place doesn't have hot sauce?
(1)Rachel A.
So what's so good about this place? I've never had any desire to try Ray's pizza until a coworker boasted about how their sauce is really good and their dough is like Pizza Hut. I should have stopped right there but being the fan that I am of Pizza Hut (Yes I am a suburbs girl and enjoy that cake like crust!) I decided to give Ray's a chance. Mariela's had closed around the corner, Certe's quality gone down, and Bread Factory next door was my only other option for pizza. It was time to branch out. I got two slices of cheese and a can of coke. They heated up the pizza very nicely to the point where the crust was piping hot and crunchy. It was also thick enough to still be doughy, a little too much dough that at the very end I opted not to eat it for it was too bland for me. Ray's Pizza isn't bad pizza. It's just not very good pizza. I had to drown it with red pepper flakes and oregano. The cheese is good, the sauce not so much. I have to give the trophy to Bread Factory on this one. I doubt I will go back to Ray's. I'd actually say 2 Bros. Pizza down on Sixth Avenue between 37th and 38th is worth the trip instead. Similar pizza for a buck. The service at Ray's is good and the place is very clean. It's toasty from the oven and the tv is nice. The only thing questionable is the giant bug light suspended in air in the back. I guess they are doing their part for pest control. That should count for something.
(3)Yulissa V.
I really had my heart set on a good NY slice, and of course when I see a Ray's, I automatically get sucked into the typical idea that Ray's is the pizza go to spot, it's not. Not the best pizza ever but decent. I like my pizza dough to be thin and crispy, I received a slice that was exactly the opposite of that *sigh*. Just the right amount of cheese and tomato sauce though, and it was not oily or greasy, that's pretty awesome. The workers were quick, shop could use some cleaning up done though. Very tight spacing, and it's busy so you could imagine crowding being an issue. Anyways, it's alright. Nothing to brag about and not the go to spot either but eh, not all too terrible.
(2)Peter S.
Every New Yorker knows the Ray moniker for pizza. The funny thing is we all know "Ray's" is secret New York slang for "mediocre pizza". Visitors to NY might not understand that, which is a shame. Personally, I think pizza quality in NYC has been on decline recently. Sure, you have your Two Boots, John's of Bleecker, Totonnos, etc. But the average NYC corner used to be the best place on Earth to get a pizza. That seems to be changing. Anyhow, I digress. I had a slice of pepperoni and sausage. The pepperoni and sausage themselves were completely average. Mercifully, their sausage isn't fully laden with anise, which I can't stand. The sauce was OK: nice flavor but it could've used a bit more sauce. Cheese was of average quality; you wouldn't call this an "oily pizza" which would make some people delighted and others disappointed. The pizza was completely average on all accounts except one: it was too doughy. Neapolitan pizza should never be doughy. Save that shit for Chicago style. Our crusts should either be crispy or chewy, but in any event, thin. Not doughy. If I buy other slices from this location I'll update this review with my thoughts about whatever I eat. However, the slice I had "pepperoni and sausage" would be a 2/5 rating.
(2)Chris W.
More like rip off ray's. The food is 20% smaller and $2 more than anywhere else. Not to mention the non Italians behind the counter. $6.95 is absurd for a chicken. Roll and $2.75 for a drink, get outta here. Next time I'll take my hard earned $$ elsewhere. No quality, no quantity in this joint. And the name is just plain old rays pizza, nothing famous there.
(1)Steve P.
Order came within expected time, but had mistakes. We ordered a half pepperoni pizza, it came with only cheese. Ordered wings with bleu cheese and hot sauce on side, came with only ranch on the side. And pizza doesn't seem like the real Rays pizza in my opinion. Hope this helps. If ordering in the area, go with Frat elli pizza.
(1)Ron L.
Lots to different pizzas. Lots of locals when I was there. The pizza was good but not great. Still looking for a great pizza.
(3)Joey R.
"Famous Rays...Original Rays...Famous Original Rays...Rays Original Famous...." I mean by whatever you call it at this point you're bound to get the same pizza. The staff at this particular location were very friendly. And the pizza was fresh to boot. (Also $4 beers was quite clutch) Televisions in the back and hosts poor wifi and mobile reception. I'd say sit in the front but with the door open and by the oven your most likely to roast. Chicken and broccoli pizza was good! Oh did I mention the $4 beers....yes, yes I did. She's an easy win in my book.
(3)Tara K.
BEST PIZZA EVER! We were in NYC for vacation and wanted to try a few different NY pizza places. The location on Lexington was our 3rd or 4th place to try. My husband and I both ordered a slice that I think they call The Works or similar. It had meat, broccoli, spinach and tons of other things. It was so good, SO GOOD! I can't remember what the kids ate, but it was likely pepperoni or sausage. It was so good that we decided to try another location on the way to the airport. The one on 2nd Ave was the closest to where we were at that point, so we stopped by there. HUGE difference in selection and taste. Lexington location is hands down better. I would have given this 5 stars except it was hella HOT in there when we went. It was 95 degrees outside with like 90% humidity, and they don't have air conditioning! Yuck!
(4)Amb B.
Beware!! This place was recently given a B rating and sneakily took down the sign and put back up the Grade Pending sign and covered the date on it!!
(1)Deb B.
Great pizza!!! Ray's was right around the corner from our hotel and we ate here twice. The pizza was full of great flavor and the crust was awesome. After trying several New York pizza places, Ray's was our favorite. The guys working here were so nice and really treated us great. This was the best New York pizza in the city!
(5)Steven T.
This place is around the corner from where I live and is open until midnight. Which is great because most places around Midtown closes early. That's about all that's good here as the customer service is pretty bad. So set your expectations low and you will be okay. I had the vegetable pizza with broccoli, onions, olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms which was pretty standard for re-heated pizza. It was pretty pricey at $5.25 a slice. The menu is; $2.80 for cheese, $3.80 for 1topping, $3.80 for 2, $4.80 for 3.
(2)Randy F.
Douche bag place. came here yesterday. this pizza place sucks. 3.80 for a slice for a margerita slice and 15 minutes later---- I WAS BLOWING IT UP.
(1)Grant O.
Got a chicken parm hero and a vegetable slice. $15 later (not bad), I was waiting for everything to be ready for my to-go order when I saw an old friend run across the floor under the tables. By an old friend, I mean a rat. Another customer saw it too and we made a face at each other. He seemed like it was expected. The only reason nobody else saw anything is because the place was empty. I should have known when I saw no one else in there. I already paid so I naturally took the food home and ate it. Nothing great, but not awful. But I won't come back. Rats are expected in NYC, but to run across the dining area at peak hours on a weeknight (8pm), thats kind of ridiculous. Reflects the cleanliness of the place. The staff was pretty rude too.
(1)John N.
On my way home from work, it was late and I knew if I don't eat now then 2 or 3am I would eat something so I stop by Ray's pizza to finally try one of many Ray's in NYC. The place look like a dumpster and the people who work there wasn't very attentive or friendly, it must be almost closing time. Anyway I order 1 pepperoni pizza and they say $3.55 pls. WTF??? That freaky expensive for a pepperoni?? It wasn't even a gourment pizza? When I got the pizza, I add some chili fake and garlic powder but couldn't found any cheese anyway? What a cheap bastard!! If u r going charge that much then they need to give their customer some cheese. The pizza itself was dense and very heavy. The only highlight was it was greasy and i love grease lol. Overall, never coming back here again.......crappy pizza for a high cost!
(1)Luke R.
I went here for the kitch of it. It's mentioned in a Seinfeld episode (my favorite show of all-time), so I decided to check it out. Inside were some hooligan looking dudes just standing around...not eating, not ordering, not waiting. I ordered two slices of pepperoni and sausage. The dude took two from a pizza that looked like it had been sitting for a while and stuck in the oven to reheat. Now, the pizza wasn't that bad, but it wasn't what I would call "good" either. It was very thin, had few toppings and the cheese was kind of too solid.
(1)Abraham L.
Working a low-wage job in an office on the upper east side, I had few options for affordable lunch-time fare. Ray's was just about the only hot vegetarian food I could procure for under $5-- and it wasn't poison-- so, although I'm ashamed to admit it, I ate there at least five dozen times. That's a credit more to my own slice addiction than to the quality of pizza served at Ray's on Lexington Ave. Shall I count the ways? 1) Rubbery mozzarella (and way too much of it), 2) Wet Pizza Disorder (or W.P.D., which often afflicts inexperienced chefs who insist on ladling out more watery sauce than their pizza crusts can accommodate), 3) Cold oven. Slices took far too long to heat up, and the oven never got hot enough to crispen the crust properly. 4) Dirty floors, dirty counters, empty condiment bottles. About 10% of the time, I would get a good slice. For a junkie like me, that's good enough odds. But I would never eat there if I had better options.
(1)David K.
Overpriced subpar pizza. Ordered a chicken slice $4.80 with a large fountain soda $2.75 . Pizza was bleh and the place is a dump. Service is non existent. Honestly I don't know how this place makes money. I did see Michael Strahan one day ordering three plain slices. Best to stay away, even if Derek Jeter was spotted there, it couldn't help this place.
(1)David C.
This was ok pizza if you live in Omaha and you are starving, which I was. Reason it got three stars instead of two. Place was kinda dirty besides, granted most NYC take out isn't the epitome of clean, but still. This pizza joint mars the reputation of NYC pizza, not to mention there wasn't one Italian person behind the counter, cmon now.
(3)Jamie W.
You know what you get with Ray's pizza - quick, consistently average pizza. The slices are big, and they usually have a good selection of toppings available. I like their spinach wrap (like a calzone, but it's not a calzone). The prices are decent. If you order a whole pizza, it's a lot fresher and tastier. It's usually 15 minutes for pick up; so if you can wait, order ahead. All in all, a decent place if you're looking for a fast, easy meal. Have your napkins ready to blot off extra grease.
(3)Mary A.
Worst pizza I ever had, dough was half cooked, sauce tasteless. Would never try again. Most of the pizzas looked like they had been around for a long, long time. It was late and we were so hungry.....but this was a bad, bad choice. Close it down.
(1)Demo K.
Came at night , place was empty, eyelets eating and talking on phone while I wait. Its reminding me of a dump. Won't come back. Service was lousy and pizza was overpriced!
(1)Chris N.
The pizza is fine. I just want to buy a slice and be on my way, but the customer service is so bad that I have to interrupt their excited conversation to get them to take my money. Like another reviewer said, set your expectations low.
(2)Dano W.
I've grabbed slices here a few times. Usually to go, although there is some seating with a handful of TVs in view, mostly on local news. As for the most important part - the pizza - it's good, usually a good variety out and ready to fire up. Of course, figuring out the best slice in a given neighborhood is a big job, but I'd say Ray is in the discussion.
(3)Paul C.
I can't remember the last time I had good pizza. The pizza here is adequate. Nothing special. You get what you pay for. As far as being overpriced? It's the Upper Eastside. What do you expect? Despite what other reviews say, you're not going to find a cheaper price nor a better slice in this neighborhood. They're all about the same. I recommend the sausage or eggplant slice. One slice with a topping and a can of Coke will run less than $5. Let's be realistic. The days of good pizza in New York are over. There's adequate, mediocre, and bad.
(3)Retired B.
I'm so embarrassed that I even bought pizza from here. I wanted to get some pizza for the wait at the airport. Wow, the dough was undercooked and it wasn't even thin crust. Sauce was not good and the cheese wasn't really cheesy (I suspect from not using pure mozzarella).
(2)Ivy B.
by far the best pizza in NYC!!!!!
(5)Sara A.
Disappointing - I will not be ordering from there again. There's much better pizza available in the neighborhood at a similar price.
(2)bookmark ..
Pretty bad, even for a Rays pizza. The dough, the cheese, the toppings - everything is just bad.
(2)Adrienne R.
This is honestly one of the most horrible pizza places in the city. Everyone I know who's eaten there (including me) has disliked their pizza. Plus, they overcharge. Why go there when there's good pizza down the block?
(1)Sean S.
You might feel like you are in the oven at the pizza joint it is so incredibly hot in here. The pizza itself, I found to be pretty good, not great but good but take it to go because sitting in here my companions and I, in tank tops and tees were burning up it was so, so hot. They have a lovely mural that you don't expect cause its kind of dumpy inside but you can't enjoy it for long because you are fanning yourself while you eat. Thank God pizza is a pick up food. With this place it's a pick up and go food.
(3)Harold P.
This was our first time in N.Y. eating N.Y. style pizza. Just like I see on T.V. shows the slices were wide and thin. We had a couple slices of pepperoni and a couple of veggie. They were both good and the crust was really good. They just didn't have the wow factor I was hoping to get.
(3)Ben W.
I had my expectations set kind of high for ray's and it unfortunately dissapointed. $5.75 for an everything slice which is pricier than most places in Manhattan. On top of that it wasn't even warmeed up all the way through. The dough was really fresh tasting though, I'll give them that. Unless they run a deal though I'd say it's overpriced and you'll find better.
(3)Deb B.
Great pizza!!! Ray's was right around the corner from our hotel and we ate here twice. The pizza was full of great flavor and the crust was awesome. After trying several New York pizza places, Ray's was our favorite. The guys working here were so nice and really treated us great. This was the best New York pizza in the city!
(5)Steven T.
This place is around the corner from where I live and is open until midnight. Which is great because most places around Midtown closes early. That's about all that's good here as the customer service is pretty bad. So set your expectations low and you will be okay. I had the vegetable pizza with broccoli, onions, olives, tomatoes, and mushrooms which was pretty standard for re-heated pizza. It was pretty pricey at $5.25 a slice. The menu is; $2.80 for cheese, $3.80 for 1topping, $3.80 for 2, $4.80 for 3.
(2)Randy F.
Douche bag place. came here yesterday. this pizza place sucks. 3.80 for a slice for a margerita slice and 15 minutes later---- I WAS BLOWING IT UP.
(1)Grant O.
Got a chicken parm hero and a vegetable slice. $15 later (not bad), I was waiting for everything to be ready for my to-go order when I saw an old friend run across the floor under the tables. By an old friend, I mean a rat. Another customer saw it too and we made a face at each other. He seemed like it was expected. The only reason nobody else saw anything is because the place was empty. I should have known when I saw no one else in there. I already paid so I naturally took the food home and ate it. Nothing great, but not awful. But I won't come back. Rats are expected in NYC, but to run across the dining area at peak hours on a weeknight (8pm), thats kind of ridiculous. Reflects the cleanliness of the place. The staff was pretty rude too.
(1)John N.
On my way home from work, it was late and I knew if I don't eat now then 2 or 3am I would eat something so I stop by Ray's pizza to finally try one of many Ray's in NYC. The place look like a dumpster and the people who work there wasn't very attentive or friendly, it must be almost closing time. Anyway I order 1 pepperoni pizza and they say $3.55 pls. WTF??? That freaky expensive for a pepperoni?? It wasn't even a gourment pizza? When I got the pizza, I add some chili fake and garlic powder but couldn't found any cheese anyway? What a cheap bastard!! If u r going charge that much then they need to give their customer some cheese. The pizza itself was dense and very heavy. The only highlight was it was greasy and i love grease lol. Overall, never coming back here again.......crappy pizza for a high cost!
(1)Luke R.
I went here for the kitch of it. It's mentioned in a Seinfeld episode (my favorite show of all-time), so I decided to check it out. Inside were some hooligan looking dudes just standing around...not eating, not ordering, not waiting. I ordered two slices of pepperoni and sausage. The dude took two from a pizza that looked like it had been sitting for a while and stuck in the oven to reheat. Now, the pizza wasn't that bad, but it wasn't what I would call "good" either. It was very thin, had few toppings and the cheese was kind of too solid.
(1)Chris W.
More like rip off ray's. The food is 20% smaller and $2 more than anywhere else. Not to mention the non Italians behind the counter. $6.95 is absurd for a chicken. Roll and $2.75 for a drink, get outta here. Next time I'll take my hard earned $$ elsewhere. No quality, no quantity in this joint. And the name is just plain old rays pizza, nothing famous there.
(1)Steve P.
Order came within expected time, but had mistakes. We ordered a half pepperoni pizza, it came with only cheese. Ordered wings with bleu cheese and hot sauce on side, came with only ranch on the side. And pizza doesn't seem like the real Rays pizza in my opinion. Hope this helps. If ordering in the area, go with Frat elli pizza.
(1)Ron L.
Lots to different pizzas. Lots of locals when I was there. The pizza was good but not great. Still looking for a great pizza.
(3)William R.
Omg this pizza never fails to be one of NYC's best pizzas. Today i had their sausage and pepperoni pizza. It was amazing.
(5)Suresh D.
$9.80 for 2 slices of pizza. Ripoff. I came in here today because i Needed quick lunch on the go by the time I got here. If I wanted to spend that amount of money I would have gone to any of the Chinese places I passed or even McDonald's. I came in here a bit before 1:30pm today. I saw the slices available already and selected the two remaining pizza margherita slices. The slices each had maybe 2 shriveled up pieces of basil. When I was told the bill after being asked if I wanted it to stay or to go, I was shocked. $9.80 for 2 slices of pizza. For that price the whole pizza should have been covered with basil.
(1)Johnny W.
Cockroach!!!!! Words could not explain how disgusted I was when I found a huge cockroach crawling up my leg as I was eating my pizza. The pizza looked like it had been sitting over night and they refused to make fresh pizza. The place was uncomfortably hot and they were very unfriendly.
(1)Ron M.
Ate here for a Sunday lunch after a long run at the park. Not sure if I'm hungry or their pizza is that good, but it was good. Alright employees were not Italian, so what! This review is about the pizza. Slices were big, not greasy and not salty.
(3)Shannon Z.
Although the specialty slice cost me about $6, it was definitely worth it. The pizza itself had everything I've ever wanted on a pizza, bacon, broccoli, chicken, red peppers, onions, cheese. etc etc. It's like a heaven slice. WOW. halfway through and I was stuffed. The decor could use some work but this is more of a grab and go place anyway. I'm coming back here for that slice next time.
(4)Saraphina W.
This is the least enjoyable pizza I've ever had... It's totally flavorless. I asked for hot sauce to jazz it up and make it more edible... They don't have hot sauce. What kind of a pizza place doesn't have hot sauce?
(1)Harold P.
This was our first time in N.Y. eating N.Y. style pizza. Just like I see on T.V. shows the slices were wide and thin. We had a couple slices of pepperoni and a couple of veggie. They were both good and the crust was really good. They just didn't have the wow factor I was hoping to get.
(3)Rachel A.
So what's so good about this place? I've never had any desire to try Ray's pizza until a coworker boasted about how their sauce is really good and their dough is like Pizza Hut. I should have stopped right there but being the fan that I am of Pizza Hut (Yes I am a suburbs girl and enjoy that cake like crust!) I decided to give Ray's a chance. Mariela's had closed around the corner, Certe's quality gone down, and Bread Factory next door was my only other option for pizza. It was time to branch out. I got two slices of cheese and a can of coke. They heated up the pizza very nicely to the point where the crust was piping hot and crunchy. It was also thick enough to still be doughy, a little too much dough that at the very end I opted not to eat it for it was too bland for me. Ray's Pizza isn't bad pizza. It's just not very good pizza. I had to drown it with red pepper flakes and oregano. The cheese is good, the sauce not so much. I have to give the trophy to Bread Factory on this one. I doubt I will go back to Ray's. I'd actually say 2 Bros. Pizza down on Sixth Avenue between 37th and 38th is worth the trip instead. Similar pizza for a buck. The service at Ray's is good and the place is very clean. It's toasty from the oven and the tv is nice. The only thing questionable is the giant bug light suspended in air in the back. I guess they are doing their part for pest control. That should count for something.
(3)Yulissa V.
I really had my heart set on a good NY slice, and of course when I see a Ray's, I automatically get sucked into the typical idea that Ray's is the pizza go to spot, it's not. Not the best pizza ever but decent. I like my pizza dough to be thin and crispy, I received a slice that was exactly the opposite of that *sigh*. Just the right amount of cheese and tomato sauce though, and it was not oily or greasy, that's pretty awesome. The workers were quick, shop could use some cleaning up done though. Very tight spacing, and it's busy so you could imagine crowding being an issue. Anyways, it's alright. Nothing to brag about and not the go to spot either but eh, not all too terrible.
(2)Joey R.
"Famous Rays...Original Rays...Famous Original Rays...Rays Original Famous...." I mean by whatever you call it at this point you're bound to get the same pizza. The staff at this particular location were very friendly. And the pizza was fresh to boot. (Also $4 beers was quite clutch) Televisions in the back and hosts poor wifi and mobile reception. I'd say sit in the front but with the door open and by the oven your most likely to roast. Chicken and broccoli pizza was good! Oh did I mention the $4 beers....yes, yes I did. She's an easy win in my book.
(3)Courtney L.
Average pizza. You can get some really thick topping pizza here for like $4.50 which I was not expecting it to be that much a slice for those but I guess it is like a meal all in a slice so whatever. Their crust is good but not impressed w quality. Just typical pizza. If you don't really care about the NY style then you may not mind it here.
(2)Ben W.
I had my expectations set kind of high for ray's and it unfortunately dissapointed. $5.75 for an everything slice which is pricier than most places in Manhattan. On top of that it wasn't even warmeed up all the way through. The dough was really fresh tasting though, I'll give them that. Unless they run a deal though I'd say it's overpriced and you'll find better.
(3)Peter S.
Every New Yorker knows the Ray moniker for pizza. The funny thing is we all know "Ray's" is secret New York slang for "mediocre pizza". Visitors to NY might not understand that, which is a shame. Personally, I think pizza quality in NYC has been on decline recently. Sure, you have your Two Boots, John's of Bleecker, Totonnos, etc. But the average NYC corner used to be the best place on Earth to get a pizza. That seems to be changing. Anyhow, I digress. I had a slice of pepperoni and sausage. The pepperoni and sausage themselves were completely average. Mercifully, their sausage isn't fully laden with anise, which I can't stand. The sauce was OK: nice flavor but it could've used a bit more sauce. Cheese was of average quality; you wouldn't call this an "oily pizza" which would make some people delighted and others disappointed. The pizza was completely average on all accounts except one: it was too doughy. Neapolitan pizza should never be doughy. Save that shit for Chicago style. Our crusts should either be crispy or chewy, but in any event, thin. Not doughy. If I buy other slices from this location I'll update this review with my thoughts about whatever I eat. However, the slice I had "pepperoni and sausage" would be a 2/5 rating.
(2)Alexander S.
Pizza is crazy good and crazy expensive at the same time. $5 for a specialty slice? Dagggggg. That said, the BBQ chicken slice and the broccoli white pizza is tasty as hell. Garlic knots are slacking though.
(3)Abraham L.
Working a low-wage job in an office on the upper east side, I had few options for affordable lunch-time fare. Ray's was just about the only hot vegetarian food I could procure for under $5-- and it wasn't poison-- so, although I'm ashamed to admit it, I ate there at least five dozen times. That's a credit more to my own slice addiction than to the quality of pizza served at Ray's on Lexington Ave. Shall I count the ways? 1) Rubbery mozzarella (and way too much of it), 2) Wet Pizza Disorder (or W.P.D., which often afflicts inexperienced chefs who insist on ladling out more watery sauce than their pizza crusts can accommodate), 3) Cold oven. Slices took far too long to heat up, and the oven never got hot enough to crispen the crust properly. 4) Dirty floors, dirty counters, empty condiment bottles. About 10% of the time, I would get a good slice. For a junkie like me, that's good enough odds. But I would never eat there if I had better options.
(1)David K.
Overpriced subpar pizza. Ordered a chicken slice $4.80 with a large fountain soda $2.75 . Pizza was bleh and the place is a dump. Service is non existent. Honestly I don't know how this place makes money. I did see Michael Strahan one day ordering three plain slices. Best to stay away, even if Derek Jeter was spotted there, it couldn't help this place.
(1)David C.
This was ok pizza if you live in Omaha and you are starving, which I was. Reason it got three stars instead of two. Place was kinda dirty besides, granted most NYC take out isn't the epitome of clean, but still. This pizza joint mars the reputation of NYC pizza, not to mention there wasn't one Italian person behind the counter, cmon now.
(3)Jamie W.
You know what you get with Ray's pizza - quick, consistently average pizza. The slices are big, and they usually have a good selection of toppings available. I like their spinach wrap (like a calzone, but it's not a calzone). The prices are decent. If you order a whole pizza, it's a lot fresher and tastier. It's usually 15 minutes for pick up; so if you can wait, order ahead. All in all, a decent place if you're looking for a fast, easy meal. Have your napkins ready to blot off extra grease.
(3)Mary A.
Worst pizza I ever had, dough was half cooked, sauce tasteless. Would never try again. Most of the pizzas looked like they had been around for a long, long time. It was late and we were so hungry.....but this was a bad, bad choice. Close it down.
(1)Demo K.
Came at night , place was empty, eyelets eating and talking on phone while I wait. Its reminding me of a dump. Won't come back. Service was lousy and pizza was overpriced!
(1)Chris N.
The pizza is fine. I just want to buy a slice and be on my way, but the customer service is so bad that I have to interrupt their excited conversation to get them to take my money. Like another reviewer said, set your expectations low.
(2)Dano W.
I've grabbed slices here a few times. Usually to go, although there is some seating with a handful of TVs in view, mostly on local news. As for the most important part - the pizza - it's good, usually a good variety out and ready to fire up. Of course, figuring out the best slice in a given neighborhood is a big job, but I'd say Ray is in the discussion.
(3)Paul C.
I can't remember the last time I had good pizza. The pizza here is adequate. Nothing special. You get what you pay for. As far as being overpriced? It's the Upper Eastside. What do you expect? Despite what other reviews say, you're not going to find a cheaper price nor a better slice in this neighborhood. They're all about the same. I recommend the sausage or eggplant slice. One slice with a topping and a can of Coke will run less than $5. Let's be realistic. The days of good pizza in New York are over. There's adequate, mediocre, and bad.
(3)Retired B.
I'm so embarrassed that I even bought pizza from here. I wanted to get some pizza for the wait at the airport. Wow, the dough was undercooked and it wasn't even thin crust. Sauce was not good and the cheese wasn't really cheesy (I suspect from not using pure mozzarella).
(2)Ivy B.
by far the best pizza in NYC!!!!!
(5)Sara A.
Disappointing - I will not be ordering from there again. There's much better pizza available in the neighborhood at a similar price.
(2)bookmark ..
Pretty bad, even for a Rays pizza. The dough, the cheese, the toppings - everything is just bad.
(2)Adrienne R.
This is honestly one of the most horrible pizza places in the city. Everyone I know who's eaten there (including me) has disliked their pizza. Plus, they overcharge. Why go there when there's good pizza down the block?
(1)Sean S.
You might feel like you are in the oven at the pizza joint it is so incredibly hot in here. The pizza itself, I found to be pretty good, not great but good but take it to go because sitting in here my companions and I, in tank tops and tees were burning up it was so, so hot. They have a lovely mural that you don't expect cause its kind of dumpy inside but you can't enjoy it for long because you are fanning yourself while you eat. Thank God pizza is a pick up food. With this place it's a pick up and go food.
(3)Tara K.
BEST PIZZA EVER! We were in NYC for vacation and wanted to try a few different NY pizza places. The location on Lexington was our 3rd or 4th place to try. My husband and I both ordered a slice that I think they call The Works or similar. It had meat, broccoli, spinach and tons of other things. It was so good, SO GOOD! I can't remember what the kids ate, but it was likely pepperoni or sausage. It was so good that we decided to try another location on the way to the airport. The one on 2nd Ave was the closest to where we were at that point, so we stopped by there. HUGE difference in selection and taste. Lexington location is hands down better. I would have given this 5 stars except it was hella HOT in there when we went. It was 95 degrees outside with like 90% humidity, and they don't have air conditioning! Yuck!
(4)Amb B.
Beware!! This place was recently given a B rating and sneakily took down the sign and put back up the Grade Pending sign and covered the date on it!!
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