Pizza Yard

We’d recommend Pizza Yard even if it wasn’t the only option on Governors Island for a pie. Sure, we’ve encountered poofier, more airy versions elsewhere, but the wood-fired Neapolitan pies here are good enough to satisfy any craving for hot and gooey fresh mozzarella on a chewy crust. Pizza Yard also has one of the nicest setups on the island, with tons of picnic tables spread out under tall trees. Find a shaded spot, get a bottle of wine, and polish it off while alternating slices from a margherita and whatever special or meat pizza sounds good that day. We particularly like the one with thin, slightly crispy slices of capocollo and artichokes.