Five stars for the pizza, but service was horrible, so 3 for overall experience. Waiter (young man with brown hair and tats) did not say one word ( literally one word at all!) to my sister, brother-in-law and I the whole time we were there. He just approached our table and we knew to give him our orders for drinks/food. He was the only waiter in the whole restaurant and in between checking on tables he would hide behind a corner near the restroom and play on his phone.. the margherita pizza, however, was divine. Wine is good as well, but overpriced ($13 for 1/3 of a glass) and the original glass given to me had lipstick stains all over it so I had to ask for another glass! So, check your glasses and silverware beforehand. Also, the restaurant has no air conditioning whatsoever!!! Given the hot weather, small space, and wood burning oven cooking pizzas it felt like a sauna in there. read more

Capizzi NY Manhattan Hells Kitchen 9pm Wednesday 21st October 2015 5 Stars On Back to the Future II day, we came to Capizzi. This small restaurant is not in the best location next to grimy area near the Port Authority. However, the place is warm, quaint and filled with smell of delicious Italian food. We drank a couple Peronis ($6.5) while waiting for our pies. I had the Loaded: Provolone, Pepperoni, Sausage, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, and Whole Garlic Cloves. The brick oven made the crust crispy with wisps of char. The sauce was sweet, rich, with the right amount of liquidity - not too watery but enough soften the slice. The toppings were plentiful and delicious. The deep roasted garlic flavor against the sweet peppers and spicy pepperoni was a fantastic combo. The service is more Italian laid back style. *they spelled "desserts" on their chalkboard unless they are selling some sand filled pastries. read more

Capizzi - The loaded - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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On my first trip to NY, I wanted to fully immerse in my tourist-ness and eat NY style pizza. This place fit the bill...albeit, it was quite a bit more expensive for a pizza place lunch. The pizza was yummy and fresh from a wood fire brick oven. The caprese salad was made with amazing fresh mozzarella. Also, their sangria was really good too. I was really thankful for the oven because it kept the place warm. As a native San Diegan, I was not loving the NY winter, so I was happy to be nice and toasty inside. Their service was ok...could be slightly better. As I mentioned before, it was a bit pricy for pizza but not horrible. I would definitely come back. read more

Capizzi - I'm guessing it's decor more than function - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

4.25 stars. While this is decidedly a sit-down menu and it was rather obvious that I might be in a hurry given that I was lugging around two travel bags, Capizzi still exceeded all my needs on a hectic Sunday afternoon. Capizzi's trade is 12 inch pies from a beautiful brick oven that compares favorably to DC's Seventh Hill. The menu is bountiful with plenty of options for a bevy of tastes. While I certainly wanted to try the artichoke-pesto pizza with approximately half a dozen different types of cheeses as well as a special featuring pancetta and eggs, how could I say no to a special creation involving speck, arugula, provolone, parm, and percorino on mozzarella? I think a few reviewers noted their sauce is excellent, and I'm pretty sure they use San Marzano tomatoes (which is an astute choice when making pizza sauce). Needless to say, for this style of pizza (which isn't your typical NYC slice), I was very impressed. I should add that the service was great, and that they recognized my situation quickly. They allowed me to stick around the restaurant as I ended up having a few minutes to burn before I headed back to DC, and they were quite helpful in the pizza selection process. The location is a bit odd (behind the NY Port Authority) and the outside street isn't my favorite, but the interior is actually quite nice and has an interesting old-school feel to it. The menu is limited to pizza, salads, and wine so anyone looking for a more extended Italian menu should probably go elsewhere. Still, if you can sit down for pizza, don't necessarily need an NYC slice, and find excitement in trying interesting flavor profiles, Capizzi is a strong choice. If I'm ever near Port Authority again, it's a no-brainer that I would come back to visit. read more

Capizzi - Who needs a NY slice when speck, arugula and 4 cheeses will suffice? (Note: This pizza isn't always on the regular menu) - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The pizza was absolutely perfect. We ordered the margherita. It was $12 for a 12" personal size. I don't know how they do it but somehow they manage to make the crust perfectly chewy, but also melt in your mouth and light. The sauce tasted so fresh and delicious I could have drank it. Like I said, it was a perfect Italian style pizza. The little shop is cute and cozy, no frills with quick service. read more

Capizzi - 12" Pizza Margherita - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Five stars for atmosphere and service; three stars for pizza. Capizzi is a charming, cozy little space that will make you feel like you've been transported into a pizza place from an earlier time. We had gracious service from Will, who was running the whole front of the house by himself and never lost his composure, speed, or positive demeanor. My dining companion enjoyed the pizza more than I did. I thought it had good crust and was obviously very fresh... but was a little wet, possibly from being heavy on the sauce. (The sauce itself lacked complexity; it tasted like tomatoes and nothing else. If there was seasoning in there, I really couldn't detect it.) Still, we had an excellent time and would recommend it to others as a nice spot for food and conversation. The vibe just feels good in there. read more

I was shocked to hear that this place existed. An old school Brooklynite opening a wood fired pizzeria practically underneath the Port Authority, where I take the bus? That works. Despite the unassuming location, Capizzi actually looks very nice inside in an old school Italian/Sicilian way. Think old pictures, tan spackled walls, hot peppers hanging to dry, that sort of thing. I also loved the old TV being used as a serving station. I didn't have time to sit and relax but I definitely wanted to try them out ASAP so I got a margherita to go. It was a little late coming out and the credit card machine was down, but such is life. This was good pizza in many ways! They use very high quality ingredients here. The tomato sauce was on par with some of the big boys. It was vibrant and delicious. The mozzarella was a bit overpulled, but it was obviously homemade. It added in a milky sweetness and did its job. The olive oil was also top notch and they didn't skimp on the basil. The ingredients melded together wonderfully, as they were clearly assembled by someone with experience under his belt. So what's the issue here? The crust. It actually sort of works, but I would compare it to pita bread. It is crisp and delicate with some softness on the end, and it also picks up a bit of smoke from the oven, but it is just unsubstantial and on a completely lower level than the rest of the ingredients. None of that rustic, fermented bread flavor to it, just...pita. If you put a great crust on this, it might be world-beating pizza. The place is nice, the staff is friendly, and it has a good (for me) location. I will certainly be back, and I hope to have more luck then. But if they are putting those ingredients on that crust consistently, then I have to consider it kind of a shame as they should be better than that. read more

Not cheap, but great find for the area! Authentic little place. Not a huge menu but very good. Try the burrata appetizer. read more

Capizzi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Came here last Friday night after the Yankee game with some visiting relatives from AZ. Located right behind the Port Authority on 9th Avenue. They serve individual pies but if you order a couple it is plenty to share. There were 5 of us so we ordered 3 pies, Margherita, Pepperoni, and the their special of the night which had 4 cheeses and speck (a cured meat from Northern Italy similar to prosciutto)with arugula. Nice brick oven pizzeria, which for us was great because of their late hours. The food was very good, I will come back here again when in the area. read more

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Loved the quaint atmosphere and European like setup! Staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. Felt like I was in Italy! read more

Capizzi - Caprese salad - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Adorable little pizza shop hidden right near Port Authority. The tiny little one-room restaurant was empty enough around 2:00 on a Saturday that our party of five was quickly shown to a table. They brought us a bottle of tap water for the table and round wooden flats to act as plates. The menu is fairly extensive, and although it says that their pizzas are all personal sized, you have to be REALLY hungry to eat one of those all by yourself. We ordered three pizza for the table and that was plenty for the five of us. We had the margherita, the asparagus and the eggplant. All three were excellent Neapolitan pizza: fresh mozzarella, flavorful marinara, chewy crust. Our waitress was actually from Italy, which I suppose has to be a good sign. The only downside was that when it was time to pay they wouldn't accept our credit card, as they said the machine wasn't working. We had to send a couple people out hunting for an ATM. Would have been nice to know in advance that this would be the case. But it's great pizza and a fun little place, so give it a try, but come with cash just in case. read more

Capizzi - Round wooden flats in lieu of plates - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here with a birthday promotion I got. I'm glad I did. Thought it is small, it is an old school pizza place, complete with wood fired brick oven pizza. They do not have formal "entrees" here but the pizza is very good. No surprise onions in my cheese & peppers pizza (only red pepper since they ran out of green) but it was still good. You'll also get to try the fresh basil & tomatoes that you can't really taste in the sauce. The decor is great here; very old school and they get the good pepperoni. At my husband's insistence, I had a bite. I can never eat any other kind of pepperoni again. In fact, I think you've spoiled me on any other sort of pizza Capizzi. That pepperoni is heavenly. This is the place we're taking family for real NYC pizza when they come to visit since we just have to. read more

Just came from a late dinner here. We had the Sicilian Eggplant pizza with an add on of portobello mushrooms, and a glass is Chianti. The pizza ingredients tasted very fresh and healthy, and the eggplant and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. The crust was pretty good, although I would have preferred it a little bit crispier. The one thing that was lacking on the pizza though was a little zip; it needed something.... Some more garlic infusion and or salt in the sauce maybe. The wine was fine once I had let it breathe awhile, but it wasn't anything worth ordering again. The servers went out of their way to be helpful, but they did it so frequently that it was annoying... from the time they served the pizza there was someone back at our table every minute or two. read more

good pizza although prices are a bit on the higher end for what you're getting. you are in midtown though so that's probably why it's so pricey. the space is a bit small, although we came early on a Saturday with a stroller and there's not too many people in there. I would say its comparable to Grimaldi's or Lombardi. read more

This pizzeria is tucked away and easily overlooked. I found this on Yelp because of the great reviews. I love the authentic feel of the place and when you first walk in the brick oven is straight ahead with a roaring fire. They do not sell by the slice but I was not bothered one bit. They make a personal sized pizza 12", to your specification. I do not like marinara and they made the pie with no hesitation. The pizza was delicious and I did not waste anytime putting it away. My only regret was not bringing home leftovers. When I return to New York, I will make a special trip to this place. read more

Capizzi - 12" caramelized onions, roasted garlic, mushroom and goat cheese, hold the marinara sauce. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Incredibly unfriendly service by the young lady there. Turned up at 10pm from out of town and turned down at the door with simply 'my kitchen is closed'. Will never come here again and will advise all friends to do the same read more

Pizza isn't something I get excited about. We came to Capizzi here after bowling and I found their pizza delicious! We ordered the Uovo which was topped with pancetta, poached egg, and sauteed onions. This special was big enough to share between two people. The crust was light and crispy. The dish had the perfect balance of salty from the pancetta and creamy from the egg. It paired well with a tasty glass of sangria. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere and service was great. Everyone was super friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

I recently became aware of Capizzi when I was invited for a press dinner. It is situated right between my wife and my work places, so it was an easy spot to try out on a whim. This cozy little joint is tucked away under the bridge on 9th Avenue at Port Authority. When you walk in, you feel like you're at someone's house that has been temporarily transformed into a dining room. The old tube TV and the floor-standing, old timey radio have been moved aside to make room for guests. They even have and old school fridge and ice box along the cabinetry on one side of the room. And the dried peppers hanging from the ceiling, just like at grandma's house. By 6pm this place was already jumping. Completely full, with a line forming at the door. Wow! The plates mirror this cozy home feeling, and it's no wonder Capizzi was jammed up from such an early time... because everything was awesome. And it boasts an extensive Wine selection for all you wine drinking folks out there. Our waiter Andre started us off with a couple of glasses of sangiovese... ...and he served us from a plate of soft, tasty burrata cheese that was garnished with basel, artichoke hearts, sliced grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and prosciutto - all lightly drizzled with olive oil. It was excellent. Simple and delicious. Next came the antipasto misto: a plate of Italian meats, cheese, olives, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and eggplant. A nice way to double down on our starter plate. As you can see in the pic, Andre again served us from the main plate. Top notch service here! The antipasto came with a basket of toasted, lightly cheesed flatbread. Naked pizza, if you will. Really airy and crispy. We took this home with us since we couldn't finish it all, and wanted to save room for pizza. Then comes the pizza. We ordered a regular margharita pie with some arugula and prosciutto on top. The pie was doughy yet crisped and lightly charred on the surfaces and crust. This kind of perfection can only be achieved with an authentic wood burning brick oven. The sauce was deftly applied with just the right volume and ratio to the crust and cheese. It had a very slight sweetness to it, which was cut nicely by the peppery arugula and salty prosciutto. The cheese was fresh and melty, and on top there was some fresh grated parmesan cheese for that earthy kick. We devoured every bite of this masterpiece. We finished off the meal with my wife's favorite classic dessert, tiramisu. It was good - nice and light, not too boozy; a great ending to a wonderful meal. As a pizza aficionado, I definitely recommend this place to those looking for a great pie (no slices here - for that you need to go to Saluggis). read more

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This place was very close to our hotel so we just walked there and googled great reviews. The pizza was thin crispy style which was very light and delicious. Very cute ambiance and great service with Brendan. Very sweet and friendly! read more

This is a delicious pizza joint near my place. Brick oven pizza in Hell's Kitchen doesn't get better than this! If i wasn't so lactose intolerant I would give it 4 stars. I got the Loaded Pizza. Super delish! Loaded with provolone cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, roasted peppers, garlic & fresh oregano... MmmmMM One small pizza is good size for one person. The place is a hidden gem near Port Authority and there has never been a wait. I recommend it if you're near times sq. and looking for a nice place to eat! read more

Capizzi - Loaded Pizza! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Great brick oven pizza. The place is SMALL, be ready to wait. I counted 10 tables. The pizza was delicious and came out super fast. The atmosphere is old world Italian. Most of the staff speaks Italian. I've eaten way more pizza than I should and I can highly recommended this place. read more

Capizzi - Pizza! This is the classic pepperoni and mushroom and onion. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Lovely quaint little pizza restaurant which we tried based on the positive reviews we saw on yelp! The pizzas were approximately 12", however the specials appeared to be slightly larger, this apparently due to the dough being thinned out further than on their regular pizzas. The toppings were delicious (opting myself for a meat/dual egg combination) Furthermore all staff were very welcoming and friendly which was a nice addition. All in all I'd definitely return! read more

Capizzi - An incredibly tasty pizza! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Pizza was really good..simply loved it:)s Service was good as well-waiter was authentic italian..highly recommend! read more

Capizzi - Capizza;) - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

If you are in this area which isn't too far from the PABT in NYC this won't for one disappoint at all because though she may not seem too much this is the one which will nicely surprise you. Myself I had a pizza in which I had added sausage & red peppers for extra toppings & they in turn added for a bit & basil which was a nice touch. When they serve water they do thus via a old-style fridge with these old bottles which are really old-bits & some who might know this will be "WHOA!" but all really sweet & to boot won't ding you in the wallet. Well all in all if you need-be best tip is to experience this little bit of Italy here in Hell's Kitchen. Oh before I for one forget the pizzas are in a oven which I guess is heated with wood or coal (not sure off hand). read more

Capizzi - Small but nice one in disguise (trust me on this one). - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome pizza, great staff in a retro setting. Would definitely come to this off broadway gem. read more

Capizzi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Capizzi's is OPEN, y'all! I swung by for dinner last night and L-O-V-E-D the ambience and was impressed with the prompt service. (I'm so happy I beat the dinner rush!) It was my first time there, and Pete provided excellent recommendations (it was actually really difficult for me to choose, so I went with his favorite, the #1 Combo, which is a pepperoni, mushroom, and onion pizza). I also ordered a Caprezzi salad and wine...every item was bursting with flavor. (My mouth is watering just thinking of the meal! Lol) Needless to say, I will DEFINITELY be back and will add this to my list of recommendations...Thank you Pete and Capizzi! read more

Capizzi - Creamy caprezzi cheese, fresh tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. Delish! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Such a cute place! Good food and atmosphere, and amazing service. Definitely recommend!

I like how there is a real fire oven here! Very cute place, located near NY Penn Station (15 minute walk probably), so it's convenience is nice! We split the formaggio franata (good, but needed a little more flavor) and split the Pizza Del Nonno pie (the small size). All of this filled us up perfectly fine (including a beer each). I should've stuck with the fellow Yelp reviewers who said to try to the Loaded pizza or some other pimped out pizza. The Del Nonno was a bit boring since there wasn't too much cheese (it was just grated parm on top...which is what the menu says. But i didn't think it'd be so sparse). So, to me, it was kind of like eating a thin pizza with sauce. Don't get me wrong, it was fine, but considering how ravenous I was at the time, I only thought it was "OK." I will definitely be back to try some of the house specialty pizzas (aka ones with toppings galore). read more

Wood oven fired pizza. We ate the margarita and the special (arugula with parmesan and spec). I found both a little dry and the crust a little thick and doughy. Extra star because it's homey and kid friendly... The pizzaiuoli was entertaining, as he twirled the dough high in the air and around his back. The owner came out immediately and engaged the two little people in our group by tossing them "pizza dough" (rubber Throw Dough). To their delight, they were able to toss, throw and twirl the dough around in the restaurant with the owner. He seemed to enjoy it as much as they did. read more

Stopped in for a no hassle meal with a good friend on a Tuesday evening around 730pm. No wait and we were seated right away. In my opinion a good low key date place! No fuss, good food and pretty good service. There is enough ambiance where you don't feel like everyone hears your conversation, but quiet enough where you can hear each other! We started with spinach rice balls ($9.95) which was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside! We shared 2 small pizzas, the Pizza Uovo ($18.95) and the Loaded Pizza ($19.95). The Uovo was delicious, great flavor and your taste buds will be dancing! Good balance of pancetta, onions, cheese, sauce and it comes with 2 eggs!!!! I would make sure to ask them to make sure yolk was runny! It was a little bit overdone! The Loaded Pizza was also quite good, but lots going on. It's kind of like a Meatlovers pizza. Little bit of sausage, pepperoni, provolone, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers! It was actually good to take some toppings and eat it with the Uovo pizza! The prices are reasonable, the service is pretty good, wood burning oven pizza is great anytime. I'd definitely go back and try other pizzas! Oh, their wine pour is pretty generous as well! Enjoy!! read more

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We showed up right at noon. There were lots of seats available and we liked to quaint atmosphere. The waiter asked us not to stay at the 4 top table we sat down at. We ordered the sausage/peppers and onion pizza. It was very good...4.5 star. Waiter was efficient but not that friendly- 3.5. read more

Capizzi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Almost missed this one , I would come back over an over if it was closer to home !!! We enjoyed it greatly and the server so nice !!!!!! Its comfy and here , I didn't want to leave . or maybe it was the food coma after that amazing pizza read more

Capizzi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I thought this was a gem of a place. It was clean, it had atmosphere and the food was great. We had the arancini and pizza and we loved both of them. The staff treated us very well! read more

Such a cute little place with the most amazing pizza I've ever had! The prosciutto & mushroom pizza is my favorite out of the 3 that I tried. We also had 2 salads that had buffalo mozzarella cheese that was to die for! We also tried the tiramisu & cannoli which was delicious as well. I will definitely come again whenever I'm in New York read more

Capizzi - Tiramisu & cannoli's - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Somehow we were in Hells Kitchen and stumbled upon this place. I was so impressed by everything about this experience, this is one of few reasons I would come back to this area. It's truly a hidden gem. It's a small hole in the wall, that is full of so much authenticity, history, and classic Italian vibes. It's simple, cozy, welcoming. It feels like your in your aunt's kitchen because of the old fridge, and kitchenware. The menu is simple, in that they really only have pizza and salads. You come here for the pizza. It's the perfect size for 1 person, and they have a good amount of topping options. We all got cheese, but were very happy with our orders. The pizza is brick oven, which means it has the best aroma of flavors, sensations of scent, an overall slight crisp/burntness to the crust, which is my favorite. The crust is doughy and delicious. It's affordable, its delicious, and it is truly unlike anything else in HK. read more

This place is amazing! The pizza is phemonenal and inexpensive. This is a total hidden gem. read more

Capizzi - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

First time here in Capizzi and it was a 5 stars experience I called just few minutes before arrive and the team made room for having me there. the "pizza del Nono" is amazing and the tiramisu makes you feel like in Italy. the staff is amazing, friendly and attentive highly recommended and I dare to come back to try the eggplant pizza read more

We were visiting NYC for the weekend and stumbled upon this restaurant. Thank God that we did! It's so delicious, everything we ate was delicately made with authentic Italian taste!! The Arianci (rice balls) were amazing!!! We ordered them 2 back to back! Ask for a side of marinera sauce!!! read more

Capizzi - Specials of the day! (December 2018) - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

This is one of the best pizza places I've been. It can get crowded since the place is rather small. But it's average size for NYC I guess. The food is excellent, very fresh and delicious. I think all their cheese are imported from Italy. We tried the dessert it's just meh so I would just stick with the pizza. I love the arugula one. The all meat one is pretty good too. read more

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Italian customers and Italian waiters, looks legit! The buffalo mozzarella was amazing, nice and salty and creamy. We got it as a part of the caprese salad, which was not as basil-heavy as you might think, but instead made room for some nice oil-pickled red peppers! The montepulciano wine was to die for, and the nero d'avolo delicious as well (but seriously...the montepulciano). Calzone special was awesome, really made something nice out of something as dull as eggplant without taking over the dish! Will be back, with pleasure read more

Capizzi - Finally a moment this joint isn't packed! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York