Sicily's Pizza in Baltimore: New York-Style Slice in Fells Point
Sicily's Pizza is a counter-service pizzeria in Fells Point that makes New York-style thin crust pies and sells by the slice, operating as a quick lunch and casual dinner spot for neighborhood residents and visitors heading to nearby bars or the waterfront.
What Sicily's Pizza actually is
Sicily's occupies a narrow storefront on the Fells Point block, built around an open kitchen with a visible oven where dough is stretched and pies rotate. The counter runs the length of the room; there is minimal seating inside (a few stools along a high counter). The operation is built on high-volume slice sales, with whole pies available for takeout. No reservations, no table service. This is grab-and-go or eat standing at the counter.
Menu, pricing, and slice options
Cheese slices run around $2.50 to $3.00 per slice as of this writing; specialty pies (pepperoni, sausage, vegetables) cost $3.50 to $4.50 per slice. A whole 18-inch pie ranges from $18 to $28 depending on toppings. The dough is fermented for at least 24 hours and stretched thin enough to fold without cracking, characteristic of New York pizza. Confirm current prices before ordering, as slice pricing adjusts seasonally.
Signature offerings include a well-proportioned pepperoni pie (cup-shaped pepperoni, moderate grease) and a white pizza with ricotta and mozzarella. The kitchen also runs daily specials; ask what's fresh. Sodas, bottled water, and Italian drinks (San Pellegrino) are available; no alcohol is sold on-site, though the neighborhood is dense with bars within a two-block radius.
How it compares to other Baltimore pizza options
Baltimore's pizza landscape tilts toward New York-style and Detroit-style houses. Mamma's on the Half Shell (Canton) emphasizes whole pies and sit-down dining with a full bar, making it better for a longer meal with others; Sicily's is faster and cheaper for a single slice. Brick Oven Pizza (Harbor East) focuses on Neapolitan-style (thicker crust, longer fermentation, wood-fired), which costs more per pie ($16–$24) and prioritizes ingredient sourcing over speed. Sicily's thin crust and slice-sale model puts it closest to quick, casual New York pizza, versus those two neighbors' full-service or ingredient-forward positioning.
Who suits this place, and who does not
Sicily's works for anyone in or near Fells Point who wants a fast, inexpensive lunch or pre-bar dinner. Solo diners and small groups moving quickly fit the counter format. People seeking to linger over cocktails, host a table, or order a specialized or slow-cooked pie should go elsewhere. Parents with young children may find the standing-room-only setup tight.
What a first visit involves
Walk in, scan the slice case behind the counter, point to what you want, order at the register. Payment is card or cash (confirm). If buying a whole pie, expect a 15–20 minute wait; slices are ready immediately. Take your order and eat at the counter, in the window seat if available, or take it to the street or to nearby Fells Point Park. No table assignments, no waiter.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Sicily's is open daily; typical hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (confirm before a late-night run). Fells Point street parking is first-come, first-served and often tight during evenings and weekends; the neighborhood has public lots a block away. The shop is not accessible by light rail; the nearest stop is about a 10-minute walk. Delivery is available through third-party apps, though ordering direct usually costs less.
Sicily's earns its place in Fells Point not for invention but for reliable, low-friction New York-style pizza at a price that makes a slice a genuine weekday lunch, not an event.
