Fiona W.

Deliciousness. We ordered the Pizza Margherita and Pizza Norma. Amazing crust. Amazing tomato sauce. Amazing cheese. Amazing flavors. It was a to-go order so I bet it's even better in person. (Lowkey it was a little colder because we picked it up a little late but it was still so good.) I'm looking forward to trying more on the menu. I will be back.

Canny F.

I have tried their entire Pizza menu, and I am glad I did. When you first walk up to their beautiful storefront, you are met with hordes of customers waiting to get seated. They mean business. I am also certain that all their ingredients and their entire staff are imported from Italy. What also shocked me was that at the entrance of the door, you can clearly see a butcher in the kitchen slicing fresh prosciutto and pomodoro ham! Holy. Again, I've tried their entire pizza menu, so my review can only attest to how good their pizzas are. Keep in mind, this is Neapolitan-style pizza. My first couple of pies from them were not knocking my socks off my feet, so I am extremely glad I tried more to fully opine here. They have an extensive pizza menu, but I found that the classic and simple pizzas were the best. Most of their pies are good, but their best pies were the Funghi & Porchetta, Prosciutto & Rucola, Diavola, or a classic Margherita. A lot of their other pies were okay. It was the overwhelming amount of toppings and ingredients. At times, I forgot I was eating a pizza and mistakenly thought I was eating a sandwich. Overall, this is a solid joint for delicious Neapolitan-style pizza. Their dine-in option is amazing, too. The atmosphere and decor are very romantic. This is perfect for a date night. However, if I ever walk by here by chance and they are not too busy, I am definitely ordering a pie every chance I get.

Shelby R.

Food always hits here! We tried the whipped ricotta which was lovely. Service was very kind and attentive and ambiance was chill for a Sunday brunch.

Marilyn N.

We had fun. Beautiful decor. Pasta el Norma very good. One member of our party found the pasta a bit undercooked.

Jane L.

I generally like Sicilian food a lot and have been to Norma a few times. Overall, I think it's a nice restaurant with a good selection of pizzas and pastas. I prefer the pastas over the pizzas, because I have found the pizzas to be a bit too soggy/wet and the exterior crust to be too prominent. The crust itself has a nice, light texture, but there's too much of it, and every version of pizza I've had here has been soggy in the middle. The pastas are better executed, in my opinion, and I especially like their pistachio pesto (although I don't necessarily think the pastas are worth $30/plate). The service has always been decent--nothing exceptional, but never bad. It's not a place that's ever been truly memorable for me, but I like it enough to come back from time to time when I'm in the area.

Richard P.

I was in NYC for the marathon and went to Norma for the obligatory carb-load the night before the race. We walked up with no reservations, and the host was incredibly attentive, making sure we were seated in a good spot since we were dining with our 7-month-old daughter. To start, we ordered the whipped ricotta with honey, and it was simply perfection--the honey and ricotta paired beautifully on crispy bread. We then shared the Busiate al Pesto Trapanese and the Lasagna Palermitana. The lasagna was great, but the Busiate al Pesto Trapanese was the standout. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the pesto tasted fresh and vibrant. It was light enough to enjoy anytime, never heavy. I'd definitely recommend Norma any day, but especially the night before a race--the carb-load was an absolute delight.

Clara S.

Came here for lunch right before a ballet show at the met opera. Ambiance was very cutesy and cozy-- the outside area would've been perfect for a breezy summer night and a glass of wine. Service was super friendly and good. - Pasta alla norma: 100/10 (looooved this pasta so much! It was a tomato-based pasta with eggplant and the eggplant was cooked well, the pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful. The sauce was a bit on the saltier side though) - Busiate al pesto Trapanese: 9/10 (this was a really garlicky and yummy pastas! The pasta itself was a little overcooked in my opinion, but it might be that that's the way you do this type of pasta) Overall, an amazing lunch/dinner choice if you're craving some pasta or pizza in the Hell's Kitchen area/before a show!

Daisy Z.

Wow! this was a great find in NY. There's indoor as well as outdoor seating. We sat outside as it was a pleasant evening. The waiter was friendly and efficient given that we were seated outside. he checked in on us periodically and at appropriate times. We didn't feel neglected at all. We had the brushcetta classica - was ok. The tomatoes were fresh and tasted good. For our entrees we had the Lasagna Palermitana - OMG - this was soooo good. The pasta layers melted in your mouth and the sauce was mama mia good! Also had the Gnocchi al ragu Bolognese - also delicious. Great flavor and you can tell it was freshly made pasta not the dried pasta. Portions were pretty good. We passed on dessert as we were rather full. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the area.

Harley S.

Norma is an anomaly in midtown: Not overpriced, yet the food is really high quality. Here you'll find great fresh regional ingredients treated with the utmost respect and served with pride. It's hard enough to find that in midtown, but to find it at fair prices around here makes Norma a standout. We've been here many times. Pastas are all great, including the simplest ones. Pizzas are all great. Baked pastas are creative and rich. Salads are good enough. It would be nice if they had some green vegetables on the menu but you won't find them here. That's my biggest beef.

Elaine M.

I love people watching outside when the weather gets warmer here. It's the perfect lively restaurant and location for a quick bite or a nice iced drink. The servers are knowledgeable and attentive, so even if you sit outside you don't need to worry about being forgotten. The restaurant also offers a lot of gluten free replacements to both pizza and pasta!! I really like their caprese and pantesca salads too, and their pasta pomodoro was light and refreshing.

Chrissy R.

Super delicious Sicilian Italian food. Lots of fresh bread and olive oil to start. Got the arugula, pear and candied walnut salad to start. I got the sword fish pasta which had delicious eggplant and pine nuts, and my partner and son shared the spaghetti and meatballs. No room for dessert. Great local restaurant for date nights, groups and families. It can get a little loud but that's part of the vibe :)

Marc K.

A rare 5 star from me on an initial experience. Went after a matinee today. Fortunately before others eventually showed up. Excellent service from walking in the door all the way through finishing the meal. Authentic rustic Italian style food. Very warm decor and intimate space. Food was delicious and no slow process even as it was full house. Kudos to the kitchen and staff and management ! 5 month old establishment.

Kyle S.

We were visiting and taken here for dinner. We sat outside at a table just when things were starting to get busy. We ordered: Rucola e Parmigiano salad Busiate al pesto Trapanese Gnocchi al ragu Bolognese Margherita pizza The salad was nice with sliced pear and big pieces of shaved cheese. I also enjoyed the caramelized walnuts. The pesto was a little different than I'm used maybe because it had almonds and tomatoes, but I liked it. The bolognese sauce was meaty and hearty tasting vs the simpler gnocchi which was a good contrast. The pizza was good with a chewy crust. If you're looking for a crispy crust you might be disappointed. We all shared the dishes which is what I would recommend for variety. Service was good at the beginning then got a little spotty as they got busier which is understandable. Nice local neighborhood place to get Sicilian food.