The Story of Papalino’s Pizzeria
Papalino’s is where the neighborhood comes together. From live music and game-day gatherings to community events and special nights, there’s always something happening around here.
Papalino's NY Pizzeria
Papalino's started with a simple idea: bring honest, New York-style pizza to Louisville and never cut corners doing it. That means dough prepared by hand, fresh ingredients that are never frozen, sausage we make ourselves, and premium toppings piled on with care.
Every pie is hand-tossed and baked the way a real New York slice should be: a crust with a crisp edge and a soft, foldable middle, bright sauce, and cheese that stretches with every bite.
Just as important is the place around the pizza. Papalino's is a true neighborhood spot on Clarks Lane, with a bar, where families stop in after school, friends catch up over a slice and a cold drink, and first-timers quickly become regulars. It's why Louisville keeps coming back, and why local readers and critics have named us one of the city's best.
Our Story
Papalino’s NY Pizzeria
Real ingredients. Real people. Real New York pizza.
Papalino’s started with a simple idea: bring honest, New York-style pizza to Louisville and never cut corners doing it. That means dough prepared by hand, fresh ingredients that are never frozen, sausage we make ourselves, and premium toppings piled on with care.
Every pie is hand-tossed and baked the way a real New York slice should be: a crust with a crisp edge and a soft, foldable middle, bright sauce, and cheese that stretches with every bite.
Just as important is the place around the pizza. Papalino’s is a true neighborhood spot on Clarks Lane, with a bar, where families stop in after school, friends catch up over a slice and a cold drink, and first-timers quickly become regulars. It’s why Louisville keeps coming back, and why local readers and critics have named us one of the city’s best.
Papalino's Awards
Voted Louisville's favorite for real New York-style pizza, great food, and a neighborhood experience that brings people together.
5 years. 1 neighborhood.
What we stand for
Not a chain. A kitchen.
Since 1994, nothing about how we make pizza has changed. That’s the point.
Fresh Daily
Hand-tossed dough every morning. Sauce from scratch.
Family Owned
No franchises. Every pie has a face behind it.
NY Roots
The fold, the char, the thin crust — New York style, Louisville heart.
For Louisville
Honored by Louisville Magazine, LEO, Courier Journal & Best of Louisville.