Gramercy is about to get a lot more old-school. Patsy's Pizzeria is bringing its coal-oven pies to the neighborhood next Wednesday, opening a 96-seat outpost inside the Freehand New York hotel. The new spot is set to sling classic thin-crust slices, rustic Italian plates, and plenty from the bar, all within walking distance of Gramercy Park and the Flatiron office corridor. For fans of New York pizza history, opening week could feel like an unofficial local holiday.
According to PIX11, the new Patsy's is scheduled to open next Wednesday (March 25) at 23 Lexington Ave, with seating for roughly 96 diners and a coal-fired oven at the heart of the kitchen. The outlet reports that the menu will feature classic New York slices along with margherita, hot soppressata, vodka, and meatball pies, plus other Italian dishes and an extensive bar program. PIX11 first reported these details.
Where It's Going
The restaurant will be located inside the Freehand New York hotel at 23 Lexington Ave, a short walk from both Gramercy Park and Madison Square Park. The hotel lists its Flatiron address and highlights its on-site food and beverage offerings, which the new Patsy's will soon join. Freehand New York confirms the location.
What To Expect
Patsy's is best known for its thin, coal-oven pies, and its existing menus include staples like an Old-Fashioned Margherita and meatball-topped pizzas that are likely to show up at the Gramercy outpost. Online, the chain highlights a mix of pizzas, pastas, and sides that fits the "rustic Italian" description used for the new location. Patsy's Pizzeria lists its signature pies and sides.
Who's Running The Kitchen
The Gramercy Patsy's will be overseen by Pietro Aletto, who is associated with Grand Street Pizza and has led menus for other New York hospitality projects. Aletto's recent work has focused on crowd-friendly, ingredient-forward plates, and his experience with small-plates and pizza concepts is expected to shape the new restaurant. I LOVE NY previously noted Aletto’s role on recent openings.
A Little History
The Patsy's name dates back to 1933, when Pasquale "Patsy" Lancieri opened the original East Harlem shop and helped popularize coal-oven pizza in New York City. The brand has since expanded to several Manhattan locations and regional outposts, often leaning on that heritage when it opens in new neighborhoods. Patsy's Pizzeria maintains a history of the chain on its website.
Reservations and exact hours for the new Gramercy location have not been widely published yet, so would-be diners should keep an eye on Patsy's and Freehand's websites as opening day approaches. Expect a mix of walk-ins and reservations during the first week, and watch the hotel's dining pages for any early specials or updates.
