Late Night West Village Bites and Midtown Detours

Made in New York Pizza is not a velvet-rope launch; it is a Midtown slice counter for a dependable first move. Start the wider Manhattan circuit with its standout vodka pizza, then save the sit-down room for later in the week. For a hunter comparing counters, the crust is the opening act. Check the day's available slices and current hours before setting out.

This is not a diner booth; Hudson Hound is the West Village anchor, with a fireplace and Irish-American comfort food. For the late night West Village search, its listed Tuesday closing is 2 a.m., though kitchen service may differ. Order the Irish-style chicken curry with rice and fries first; the half-and-half plate has more character than a generic late-night snack. Verify current hours before heading over.

Forget a single-room set: this Midtown pairing moves from Mercato's housemade pasta to Upside Pizza's sourdough slices. It suits the eater who wants a sit-down course before a counter comparison. Walk between the two as your appetite allows, and check each venue's current hours before leaving. Ask about Mercato's pasta first; at Upside, consider the spicy vodka slice rather than assuming a special drop.

Chatti is not an after-midnight kitchen; this Penn Station-area restaurant is an earlier Kerala-food detour for the eater who wants more than slices. Its thoughtfully plated dishes include beef curry with porotta and mutton biryani. Ask about the curry first, and leave room for coconut pudding. The listed Thursday dinner ends at 9 p.m., so confirm current hours and plan this stop earlier.

Little Italy Pizza is no formal tasting room. Its Broadway counter serves thin-crust slices, including a broccoli veggie option that makes a useful contrast with Monday's vodka slice. For the serious slice scout, compare crust and topping balance rather than chasing an invented limited release. The listed closing is 4 a.m.; check current hours and ask which slices are available when you arrive.

Not another pizza counter, Dear Irving on Hudson is a Midtown rooftop bar with craft cocktails and Art Deco-inspired rooms. It gives the food hunter a visual pause between slices rather than pretending to be an after-midnight kitchen. Consider a cocktail and the view first; indoor ledge tables are narrow, so choose your spot with that trade-off in mind. Confirm current hours before making the trip.

$1.50 Fresh Pizza is not a polished tasting menu; it is a tiny Midtown counter for a straightforward late slice. Finish the wider route with cheese or pepperoni when a flexible bite matters more than a staged reveal. The shop's listed Sunday closing is 4:30 a.m.; check the current hours and ask what is available before making a special trip.