Saw this place on Instagram and knew I had to give it a try the next time I was in New York! Fun enough I come to find out it's a Chicago Pizza Tavern and I'm from Chicago so it doesn't shock me that their pizza looked so amazing. Whatever you do, you must try the crispy olives (appetizer) they were phenomenal, and we just kept ordering them throughout the dinner at our table. We got the hot honey and pepperoni pizza as well as the Barada and prosciutto pizza -- both were fantastic. It's super thin crust, crunchy flavorful, robust. Service was great. They were busy, but we were tended to well. It was very hot in the restaurant, though that is one thing that was somewhat surprising to us. Almost uncomfortably hot we noticed there were ceiling fans, but it didn't seem like all of them worked when you got deeper into the restaurant. Can't wait to explore more of their menu options next time! read more

Emmett's On Grove - Hot honey, jalepeno, pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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I came in after hearing how good the pizza was. I was able to walk in at opening and grab a seat at the bar. Service was wonderful. The bartender who helped us was really cool and we chatted with him for a while. We ordered the hot girl, the hot papi, piggies in a blanket, and the fries. This is my first time trying tavern style pizza and I think it was a miss for me. The crust is thin like a cracker that had a firm crunch. It's the type of pizza I would love when I'm drunk but not sure if I would get it regularly. The toppings and paprika ranch were great but again, the base of the pizza I just didn't prefer. The piggies in the blanket and the fries shocked me though. The garlic aioli that comes with the fries is addicting. I asked for an extra side of sauce because it was that good. Fries were perfectly crisp and had the perfect about of potato inside. The the piggies in the blanket were also delicious, maybe most gourmet ones I've had. Those and the garlic aioli is chef's kiss. Overall, I would recommend Emmet's on Grove. I would come here again for their happy hour drinks and bites, specially the fried, the piggies, and that glorious sauce. read more

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went to dinner on a friday night with a friend - was hesitant about a 10pm reservation but the food was well worth it. we werent seated until almost 30 minutes after our reservation which was unfortunate but they gave us some wine to compensate which was nice. we immediately ordered once we sat and the food came quick. we ordered to share the caesar salad, meatball pasta, and hot girl pizza. the food here doesnt play - portions are huge and flavors are bussin. the salad was crunchy, well seasoned, and had crunchy croutons on top. the spaghetti was cooked perfectly al dente and the flavors were great especially for the meatballs. and last the pizza wow this was a great one - thin small slices but full of flavor def recommend and would come back read more

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Fantastic dinner while visiting NYC. Extremely lively place for a Thursday night. Packed to the brim, a little loud, but loud in a good way. Great service, nothing over the top, but just enough for an enjoyable evening. The food is the highlight here-- everything we had was fantastic. Great casual pizza/pasta stop. Definitely recommend. read more

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I've been turned away from Emmett's several times due to it being packed. Finally eating here, it's just a cute West Village restaurant with passable food. The pizza isn't interesting and the brunch offerings aren't particularly high effort (the prices are fine though). I easily ate a pizza by myself and by the end it was more the monotony that was killing me not that I was full. read more

Been trying to go here for ages and finally went and it did not disappoint. Their Caesar dressing is out of this world. Mozz sticks were good but could skip. Vodka liasta and Mona Lisa pizza were delicious. A little loud but so good. Tiramisu was delectable. Our server was an absolute doll, our pizza took quite a long time so she gave us two extra glasses of wine and the tiramisu! We also split a bottle of Sauvignon blanch and it was delicious and smooth. read more

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I wasn't super impressed by the food. We also suffered a bit for going on a busy Friday night I think. The Greek salad felt unbalanced - really tart and a bit too much feta cheese, which could stack with the olives to feel pretty salty. I think some greens or more tomato would've been nice to round things out. The cheese curds were alright, though maybe a bad decision with all the cheese on all the other dishes. Nice crispy texture and a creamy sauce. For the pizza, we went half and half on a Nadine and This Bud's For You. These were both solid, though I think the This Bud's For You especially could've used something pickled to cut through the intense savoriness. Which is funny coming off of the Greek salad! The tavern style crust isn't necessarily my favorite, but is certainly different - super thin and almost crunchy in texture. The tomato sauce is a bit on the sweet side. On the service side of things - we were seated almost half an hour late for our reservation. The house tried to make up for it with some complimentary fries, but we had already over ordered so drastically that I ended up just asking for them to go, totally untouched, just to avoid the waste. A nice gesture, but I really wish they had checked in with us first. Our servers were otherwise very polite and attentive. The restaurant is quite loud and feels like a cocktail bar that also happens to serve dinner in the back. Not uncommon for the neighborhood. The bill was in the $75-80 range after tax and tip. Personally, I won't be going back. You might have a better time just ordering drinks in the standing room area near the front, if that's the vibe you like. read more

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Overall we weren't impressed with the food. For 2 people we ordered the cheese curds, hot papi pizza, and vodka pasta. The cheese curds were ok, and felt like there was more breading than cheese. The pizza was ok as well. Something about the toppings to sauce and cheese ratio felt off. The vodka pasta had an interesting aftertaste from the cheese used that I didn't like. Service was great and were checked on regularly which I appreciated, but I don't think there's anything here that has me eager to come back. read more

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This experience taught me a valuable lesson: be spontaneous! My husband and I came here on a whim after seeing this restaurant across the street as we were brunching at a popular French establishment. We had saved this location for later, but after a few hours of wandering around the area, eventually finding ourselves in Soho, we decided to return and try Emmett's, spurred on by the images of its famed Hot Papi pie. What a great decision that was. Emmett's has propelled itself to my top three favorite pizza spots. We ordered the Hot Papi, and it was everything a pizza ought to be: greasy, flavorful, crisp oil pooling within the cups of pepperoni. I'm especially a sucker for that cream sauce drizzled on top. We scarfed it down quickly, barely leaving time to breathe. It was a beautiful work of art, that pie. read more

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Grabbed dinner at Emmets on Grove and had an amazing time. Definitely a fun vibe for a group dinner or a date night. Our server was very nice and attentive. We started off with the pigs in a blanket, Caesar salad, and the burrata and prosciutto. The pigs in a blanket were good, not great. The Caesar salad was definitely shareable and very good. The burrata was my favorite starter, it was amazing! For mains, we shared the spicy vodka pasta and the Mona Lisa. The pasta had a great bite to it and the pizza was super good. I really enjoyed our experience at Emmets on Grove and would love to return! read more

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I have been waiting to try Emmett's on Grove for years. I finally secured a reservation three weeks in advance and was incredibly excited. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the hype at all, and I found it quite disappointing.We ordered a few different items, and none of them hit the mark. Pigs in a Blanket: Tasted exactly like they came out of a frozen box from the grocery store. Chicken Parm: The chicken was tough, stringy, and chewy. It did not taste fresh at all. Cheese Pizza: The blend of cheeses they used was way too sharp and just didn't taste right. Overall, the meal felt low-quality and honestly a bit gross. It is a huge bummer considering how long I wanted to eat here and the effort it took to get a table. I won't be returning. read more

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Loved this meal. Chicken parm and pasta was awesome. Fried mozzarella and Caesar fantastic. Loved the pizza too. read more

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Came here on a start of spring day for an early dinner and it was packed from the moment we started. There was a birthday dinner and few other reservations but the service was great and efficient. Highly recommend any pizza on the menu as that is what they are known for. But I would suggest to customize it to maximize what you may like! read more

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The hostess, Hannah, was fantastic and made our whole visit something beyond our expectations. She greeted us warmly as we all walked in and made sure our table was ready, since we already had a reservation. She made sure our server was also attentive and came right to our table. She is the coolest hostess I've ever met. We had two servers who were also both truly attentive, friendly, prompt, and accurate. The pacing of the meal was relaxed, not rushed, and not delayed. The service and staff here make the experience "next level." We ordered the pigs in a blanket, Greek salad, and meatballs for appetizers. Each was outstanding and perfect for sharing. The pigs in a blanket are larger than what you would expect and the wrap was flaky and seeded. Dipped in the mustard, it was better than any wedding I've ever attended (and that's no joke as they are always the first thing to deplete at weddings for a good reason). The meatballs were an unexpected hit. They were very well cooked, but not dry at all. The sauce was flavorful and not overwhelming, so the meatball itself was the focus of the bite. The Greek salad didn't actually include salad, which was perfect, so the fresh tomato, the ideal "baby bear" feta - not too hard, not too soft, the onion, and the cucumber were the focus. The dressing was lightly applied so as to not be overwhelming. The pizza came out before the pasta. The pizza is Chicago-style, so it is thin crust and cut into single-bite squares, and excellent for sharing. The "Hot girl" pizza was the hit. I can tolerate a lot of spice, and this was spicy. I loved it. Pepperoni, jalapeño, and Mike's Hot Honey. It was legit. The other half was Mona Lisa, which was nice, but not in the class of "Hot Girl." The pappardelle bolognese had the right amount of sauce and was prepared perfectly al dente. The noodles were super long and it was like a pasta clown car when you try to serve it. The noodle just kept on coming and eventually had to be cut. The Cacio e Pepe also was a hit with the group, but not my thing. It's more like an "al fredo." The surprise at the end was the key lime pie which had a very strong lime flavor and ridiculously crumbly and chewy crust, topped with a light whipped cream that didn't drown the pie like some do. The pie center had a perfect texture that was creamy and thick, but not viscous at all. The atmosphere was very trendy with great art strewn throughout and 20th century memorabilia also scattered around, like an old 7-up sign or the rotating Schlitz globe. The Globe is apropos as it is mounted outside the restrooms - just in case you need to take a "Schlitz," I guess. There is great natural light in the rear dining room from a skylight and a display of wine racks on the wall. The bar had a well-curated selection for all levels of palates. I had an IPA on tap with the meal and it was a perfect pairing with the spicy pizza. Overall, this is one of my favorite restaurants now, between the service, the ambiance, and the food, Emmet's on Grove is a "must-see" if you're anywhere in NYC. read more

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Went to this place on a whim. It was one of my list of places to try. I booked a reservation for 10pm. They welcome walk-ins so I went to test my luck at 7pm. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a walk-in table but totally understandable. Thankfully I still had my 10pm reservation .This is a hot spot so I would say definitely make a reservation if you want a table. The walk-ins seem like it's only for the bar portion. Food was great. I loved everything I ordered. I hate thin crust pizza but I was greatly surprised by it. Was more than enough to share. Seating was a little tight for my liking but what place in the city isn't. Everything was great except for the limited seating. read more

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Overall an interesting pizza joint with uniquely thin crust pizza although the ingredients could stand out a bit more in terms of flavor. The pizza with a hot honey was a hit for the table, credit to the jalapeños on it too. Dessert was surprisingly the highlight for me and I really enjoyed the thick salted chocolate cake with a nice sweetness that wasn't overly powerful balanced with the salt. I did wish that the seating was better spaced in between tables otherwise could be a nice casual spot. read more

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We went half and half with the Mona Lisa and Hot Girl. I'm still thinking about this pizza days later. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful, ambiance is top notch - we will absolutely be back on our next visit. read more

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Folks this spot is an ABSOLUTE TREAT in the West Village. Crispy bar pizza that will blow your socks off, you'll never want a regular NY slice again. Burger unreal, great martinis. Friendly and hospitable staff. Oh and the vibes, picture this: Your going to a friends wood paneled basement in 2004, going to have a fun sleep over, watch some movies, maybe a little spin the bottle??? You don't know what to expect but the options are limitless and delightfully delectable. Give it a shot! read more

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Really awesome American and Italian cuisine here! They're known for their burgers and pizza and of course we went for the half and half hot girl and hot papi pizza. Both were so delicious - I love a tavern cut, thin slice pizza. We also ordered vodka rigatoni which was a smaller portion and a little too cheesy for my taste but still so good. Good service but it's kinda loud in the restaurant so I would takeout next time! read more

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Reilly and I went to Emmett's on Grove for what we called a "casual night," which in our language means heels, lip gloss, and the kind of linen that says "effortless" but took an hour to steam. We ordered too many margaritas, The Hot Girl pizza, and a chopped salad for optics. Within minutes, we were texting photos of every slice to Izzy, our Barry's instructor, like Protestant sinners performing calorie confession. It's our version of penance, except we're WASPs, so absolution comes through cardio and quiet denial. Somewhere between the second round and a debate over who's more emotionally unavailable, Reilly brought up her mother. Apparently last year, at her brother's birthday at the club back home in Texas, her mom made her change because her new Zimmermann dress was "too short to be ladylike." I nearly choked on my crust. I said her mom sounded terrifying. She just nodded, "Goals. The woman has two pool houses and hasn't missed a Pilates class in ten years." So we sat there, two grown women in thousand-dollar shoes, unpacking generational trauma between bites of ranch-dipped crust and the illusion of control. By the third margarita, we'd stopped pretending pizza was the problem and accepted that womanhood is just expectation management--your mother's, your own, your metabolism's--and now Izzy thinks we eat carbs. We deserve every incline sprint she gives us. Emmett's gets a 4.7 out of 5 for perfect crust, cold drinks, and the comfort of knowing the women at the next table are running the same emotional P&L. Us, 3 out of 5 for restraint, 6 out of 5 for charm, and deeply unhedged. We should have walked home, but our shoes were new, our delusion intact, and for those who observe, Uber Blacks reach Grove in under five. read more

Some of my favorite pizza in the city! Not traditional NY style but thin, crispy crust with great toppings. Staff is friendly and atmosphere is fun. Other food is good but go for the pizza. read more

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I promised myself I wouldn't forget to review our most recent visit. Im from St. Louis! Understand this....we go to New York FOR this pizza. FOR this place. (The atmosphere is superb) We just find things to do based AROUND our time at Emmett's on the Grove. This last trip up, we could barely contain ourselves while on our way. Hungry bc we won't eat much the day of our reservations here. And bringing more first timers with us so they can join in our obsession. But-this last time-upon showing up for our online reservations, the curtains were closed and the sign read "closed for private event". Listen, we are absolutely ridiculous people for this pizza...... so our months of countdown and day of preparation...seemed to be ending in a devastatingly hangry "end of world type" of meltdown" Instead, I slipped into the door and tried so seem like a sane person. Long story short (lol), they bent over backwards to accommodate us AND OTHERS after the event. They really appreciated how far we came for the pizza and made sure our entire experience that night was special. We noticed every single effort. We were able to scratch that Emmett's "Hot Papi" pizza itch AND make fans of our friends who often frequent NY together. Thank you to the entire team for allowing us to be such silly fans. Emmitt's is very special to us and we are already counting down until next time. read more

Emmett's On Grove - Key lime cheesecake on the house. Turned out to be a special moment for us. Thank you for the experience. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Really enjoyed my dining experience at Emmett's on Grove. We grabbed bar seats (first come, first serve), which made for a cozy and energetic spot to dine. The bar service was friendly, and the martinis were solid. We started with the fried olives, which were crispy, salty, and addictive. For the main, we ordered The Hot Girl pizza which was spicy and flavorful. Next time, I'd probably go half-and-half to sample more options. I'm already looking forward to going back and trying more from the menu. read more

I've had the chance of going to Emmett's on grove a few times now and every time I'm impressed. This last time I went with a few people who hadn't been before and we just had such a lovely time. Want to give a special shout out to Stella who was a kind and helpful server. She let us know we could do half and half on the pizzas which was a game changer. We had the Cesar, a pasta & two pizzas to share for four and it was the perfect amount. The dining room is lovely but I really do love sitting in the bar area of the space. The pizza is thin and crispy and the homemade paprika ranch is divine. They also have blue cheese olives which is a PLUS! Big fan and a repeat restaurant for me which is a rarity. read more

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I'm a big fan of Emmett's on MacDougal and was excited to visit Emmett's new restaurant! The vibe here is totally different and the food is different too. The ambiance is definitely curated and it works. On a Friday and Saturday night, this is a place to see and be seen. It's fun! You may find it too loud. I did. Also, I had a 9:30pm dinner reservation and wasn't seated until closer to 10pm. Also, we were seated right by the bar, and when I asked about being seated in the dining room, I was told I'd have to wait another hour. I wasn't amused. Ordered: Caesar salad- $14- it was a really nice size and was delicious! Two of us shared it. I'd definitely order this again. Chicken Milanese- $26- this was really good! It has a really large arugula salad and was fresh and great. The chicken was crisp and not too greasy. Chicken parm- $28- I was pleased that this came with pasta. The pasta was too al dente for my liking. The chicken was good. Not my all time favorite, but tasty. I was full and didn't have room for dessert regrettably. Overall, Emmett's on Grove is a nice addition to the neighborhood! Will I be back? Potentially, but I have to say, the original Emmett's is more my speed. read more

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John's on Bleeker line was as usual stupidly long. Took a walk a walk down the block to this place where we discovered an even more delicious pizza. We ordered the half pepperoni and cheese which arrived tavern style with one of the best Caesar salads I've had. Pizza was even better than John's and the staff and location were great. Wish we ordered another pizza. read more

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My friend was coming in from LA and she had heard about this place in Chicago. I was delighted to hear that it was thin crust pizza. We made reservations and glad we did as the wait line became quite long on a surprise warm night in November. The vibe was lively and fun. The pizza was excellent! We got half sausage and half mushroom and pepperoni. It satiated my pizza craving! The pepperonis were crisped up to perfection. The Caesar salad was delicious and doused with dressing, and big croutons. We also got cocktails and glasses of wine to top it off. I would highly recommend this spot! read more

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Emmett's on Grove is a love letter to Chicago. The space is bigger than you expect with plenty of seating (in the back area), which makes it great for groups, but it still keeps that cozy neighborhood energy. Service was friendly, on it, and genuinely welcoming the whole night. We started with the chicken parm sliders, which came out hot and were so good. Perfect sauce-to-chicken ratio. For mains, we shared a few things. The pappardelle bolognese was solid and well-executed, but not something I'd come back specifically for. The real star was the Italian beef and pepper pizza. Perfectly thin crust, toppings evenly distributed. Dessert fully stole the show. The menu rotates, but our server described one option as soft-serve that tastes like a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's -- and somehow it exceeded expectations. Creamy, nostalgic, and genuinely incredible. Highlight of the night. read more

The vibes here are just great. Its cozy and cute without being over the top. At the end of the day- its a pizza place. Its chill. Its family friendly. But- its COOL. Our server joey was great and helped us narrow down topping pairings as hungry over zealous orderers. I will say - the regular three cheese pizza was my least favorite. We loved the hot papi and spicy sausage pies. Dont come here for a regular slice, come for their signature pies. The paprika ranch is BALLER its so yummy. Its not your regular pizza experience, its so crispy and thin, so go out of your comfort zone zone with the toppings and you wont be disappointed! I truly wish it wasnt so hard to get a reservation because we will try to be back!! read more

The pizza is grotesque, nyc doe cafeteria food is 5 stars compared to this place... the chicken was generic. The place runs on social media hype maybe... and... it's filled with transplants that would be wowed by even tv dinners. The bar staff is super rude and discourteous. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy, and if this place was the last place on earth for food I'd probably rather starve. read more

So we went on a Saturday night. This place has a crowded bar in the front and a restaurant in the back. kind of frustrating to have to go through the bar to get to the restaurant. Our reservation was at 930 and we werent seated until 10. Luckily they made up for it very quickly with some complimentary crispy olives. We got the Caesar salad which was very good and the Mona Lisa pizza which was amazing!! read more

Had a reservation for two for dinner on the weekend. The service was great, but there were some misses with some of the food, thus the 3 stars. Overall I'm glad I tried it, but not sure I'd come back and wouldn't wait longer than 15 minutes for a table if you're a walk in. Ambiance is casual. Front area has a bar and some seating and then there is additional seating further back (pretty spacious) - I think you could easily do a party of 6. Food: you can do half and half pizza orders which is a bonus! -Caesar Salad: this was the biggest miss. It looks decent in the photo but I actually thought it was inedible. There was absolutely zero flavor. It tasted like lettuce with water on it. -Cacio e Pepe: I really liked this. Pretty standard cacio e pepe - creamy & peppery. Noodles cooked a nice al dente. However the dish came out lukewarm. -Hot Girl (half with jalapeños): this was pretty good. Love the little peps, thin crust, and that the cheese goes all the way to the edge. I just wish it was a bit saucier (personal preference), so I asked for a side of marinara. I would order again! read more

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The pizza is delicious thin and crisp. You can do half and half for the best of both worlds! read more

Emmett's On Grove - Half Nadine and Half Hot Girl Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

One of the best pizza restaurants in the city! Also the best pasta! Highly recommend trying this place! Your tastebuds will fall in love! We went during dinner hour so very crowded and packed. Surprisingly the wait wasn't too long. The inside is kind of tight so not really a great place for huge parties. It's still a wonderful and delicious places with a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back. read more

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Super cute . Went for happy hour on a Thursday. Very packed bar , the pizza was what I expected , thin, flavorful, so good !! read more

Emmett's On Grove - Hot Girl Pizza with pepperoni, jalapeño, pineapples - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Exceptional experience at Emmett's from the moment we stepped in to the restaurant, in large part because of Paula, one of the hostesses. The service and food was exceptional, but Paula made it xtra special for us in many ways. I highly recommend Emmett's on Grove!!! And thank you Paula for the wonderful service and experience you gave us :-). read more

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We got delivery from here since it's hard to get a seat here without a crazy wait or reservations. We got a hot papi pizza which was delicious. It was crispy, flavorful, and packed with toppings. It wasn't too spicy either. read more

Emmett's on Grove will 100% have me returning soon! Staff was attentive, vibe was laid back but hot at the same time. Came for a girls night and we split the Caesar salad, pizza, and the dry aged burger. Honestly could have skipped the Caesar salad, and the star of the show was the burger. I normally prefer a smashed burger, but this one had so much flavor that it really didn't even need a sauce! The pizza was good, but I want to try the hot papi next time! Looking forward to Emmett's round two! read more

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Great ~ambiance~ pizza place with a bar that you can wait at for your table. They have a great selection of pizzas (& pastas & other stuff) and a build-ur-own option as well. I loved that we could opt for a half & half pizza which was super convenient, since we were able to then order just 1 pizza with 2 flavors amongst a few of us (+ some apps). read more

Emmett's On Grove - Crispy Olives (sauce was so yummy) + House Baked Focaccia Bread with blue cheese - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered the Hot Girl Pizza for delivery, and while it sounded amazing, it ended up being just okay. The crust was thin, and I could eat about half of it myself, so it's really shareable for two people. The flavor, though, wasn't all that "hot" - I really wish it had more of the hot honey. If you try it, I'd definitely recommend asking for extra hot honey to give it more of a kick. Overall, it was pretty basic and not something I'd highly recommend. That said, I'd go back to try their deep dish since I haven't had that yet - maybe that's where they really shine. read more

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