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    Norma

    4.3 (254 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    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.

    Pasta alla Norma, Frutta Secca e Gorgonzola
    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.

    Busiate con Pesto di Pistacchio e Gamberi
    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.

    Busiate al pesto Trapanese
    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!

    Lasagna - Yummy
    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.

    Timballo Melanzane (eggplant parmesan appetizer, but makes a nice entree)
    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.

    Trenette al pomodoro
    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.

    Trenette al pomodoro
    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 :)

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    Jim S.

    This place is really really good. Authentic Sicilian dishes. I sat next to two people from Sicily that come there to get the pasta con sarde. I come every year in Saint Joseph's day to get the pasta con Sarde. I love this place.

    Amazing wine
    Helen K.

    Hands down best Italian food i have ever tried. We had there pesto pasta , mortadella pizza , tomato sauce pasta and few appetizers that don't remember names lol ( i believe one was brochette ) Service was amazing ( never experienced anything like that in LA ) Felt like i was in Italy

    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.

    Rucola e Parmigiano salad Busiate al pesto Trapanese Gnocchi al ragu Bolognese  Margherita pizza

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    The pizza, service and ambience were great. I will definitely eat here again whenever I come back to New York City.

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    Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere. 11/10!!! Will be going back for the pizza and pasta!!

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    Great food, service. Had apps, pizza and was delicious. Burrata was my favorite. Wood fired pizza.

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    Great pizza! Delicious flavor and quick delivery. Recommend. Good location. I have nothing more to say.

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    I had such a fun experience at See No Evil Pizza. The pizza flavors were incredibly inventive…read more(definitely not your standard slice) and everything we tried felt thoughtfully put together. The arancini was a standout: perfectly crisp on the outside, creamy inside, and served with a rich, delicious sauce that tied it all together. We ended on the tiramisu, which was absolutely worth saving room. It was light, flavorful, and a perfect finish to the meal. What really elevated the experience, though, was the staff. Everyone was genuinely kind and helpful--especially notable for New York--and it made the whole evening feel relaxed and welcoming. A small heads-up: it's a bit tricky to find, so give yourself extra time. That said, the hidden, underground subway setting is part of the charm and makes the whole experience feel unique. I'd love to see more restaurants creatively use these kinds of spaces in the future.

    I'm not sure why this place has made it onto so many lists, but it was pretty mediocre all-around…read more In other circumstances I might have found the colocation with the subway charming, but the space is rather cramped and hectic - to say, I was hoping the space would be something to overlook for the sake of the food. To start with the good: the arancini were perfectly passable, and the Sicilian pie was enjoyed by all. I would describe it as more of a Detroit style actually, with a super crispy crust and nice textural contrast. On the other hand, we did not enjoy the seasonal vegetable pie or the nepo pie. I generally really like this sort of no-cheese, umami-heavy pizza, but the nepo was so salty! I'm not sure what specific ingredient was missing, but missing it was. My hopes for a recreation of the rossa pie I enjoyed at Farina prior to their closure were dashed. As for the vegetable pie, the vegetables tasted like the frozen veggies one might find in what was once marketed as a "TV dinner". It was a shame, since the sauce of the white pie was otherwise pretty good.

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    0.2 mi
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    Food.... For the Best Neapolitan Style Pizza in New York, Visit Don Antonio on West 50 Street in…read moreManhattan. The crust on the pizza was also perfect. As traditional Neapolitan-style pizza is known for its soft, thin dough, puffy, charred crust, the Don Antonio version is well executed. The Regina Margherita with the grape tomatoes melted in my mouth the flavor was sensational. You must try the Pere & Noci salad along with your pizza, it peas, exquisite‼ Giorgia Caporuscio, an acclaimed and world champion pizzaiola who has earned international recognition for her authentic Neapolitan pizza, is behind the beloved Don Antonio restaurant. Located at 309 West 50th Street in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, the casual eatery has an extensive list of pizzas. Don Antonio has over 30 types of Neapolitan pizzas, and the menu is a little bit daunting at first due to so many options, but even the pickiest eater will find something they'll want to eat. To top that off, Caporuscio recently debuted a brand new pizza tasting menu that features a curated lineup of never-before-seen pizza napoletana, and seven varieties of pizza fritta (fried pizza). Lastly, the entire pizza menu is now available gluten-free. With vast offerings, they are ambitious, and every dish is outstanding.

    Found this absolute gem of a restaurant for neopolitan pizza and am OBSESSED with their ten year…read moreanniversary margherita. Beautifully pillowy crust with a fiery char, and there's a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity from the tomato and savoriness from the pesto. We were curious about the white pizzas so we tried the norma and that one was nice as well with a lot of textures from the eggplant and tomato. Personally prefer the margarita as it seems to be a more well-rounded pizza and the tomato just can't be missed. It was pretty packed inside when we got there and took the bar seating, so would probably recommend a reservation for larger parties (2+) on evenings. Definitely one of my top neopolitan pizza spots in NYC!

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    B Side Pizza & Wine Bar

    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Pit-stopped here on a Hudson bike ride for good pizza and service…read more VERY spacious interior, minimal mid-century interior, friendly service. Got the Spicoli 2.0 (4.5/5) -- a fontina (buttery + nutty Italian cheese) + mozz white pie with roasted mushrooms + onions and good structural integrity.

    Vile, disgusting pizza. The pies are aggressively salty, overpriced, and really have very little…read moreflavor and character. It also did not help that I was seated at the bar... RIGHT BY THE DOOR. Do people not realize that putting a bar near a door on a freezing cold night benefits no one? Good thing I did not order alcohol or I would have froze to death. Seriously, none of the pies stood out in grand memory. All I can think of is, well, nothing. Nothing positive anyway. The names of the pies are funny, and the staff is friendly, but besides that, the quality of the food for lack of a better word, dare I say it, sucks. Hoping to salvage the meal, I ordered their Chicken Parmesan. It was the Hail Mary pass that unfortunately did not connect. The cutlets are overcooked and dry, and the red sauce cooked with it has minimal tomato flavor. At least the spaghetti is cooked to a nice al dente and mellow garlic butter flavor, but like the sauce cooked in, it is also minimal. Part of the problem I feel is they are trying to go for a vibe that has a New York and modern feel. It does not work. Stay true to one or the other. Or at least look at other business models. I will use another pizzeria in Bushwick that exemplifies it perfectly. It is a hipster pizzeria in a hipster neighborhood. Through balance, it creates an ambiance both welcoming and warm without losing any of its Bushwick character. It does this by not beating you over the head with hipster vibes, just enough to let you know that you are in Bushwick. The band Franz Ferdinand was playing as I was wrapping up. Rather than take the pizza out, I suggest you throw it out. Overall pizza rating: 1.7/5

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    Carbonara pizza! Be sure to break the egg yolk in the center for some crust dipping goodness.
    Carbonara pizza! Be sure to break the egg yolk in the center for some crust dipping goodness.
    Carbonara Pizza ($17)
    Carbonara Pizza ($17)
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    BarDough

    BarDough

    4.5
    (430 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Bardough NYC is such a fun spot! The atmosphere is lively and energetic, making it perfect for a…read morenight out with friends or even a casual date. The bar is a great bonus--well-stocked and a great place to hang while you wait for a table. The staff really stood out to me--super friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. And the pizza? Absolutely amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. If you're looking for a go-to pizzeria with great vibes and even better food, I highly recommend Bardough NYC!

    Walking into Bardough will make you want to kill your phone the second you hit the bottom step…read morebecause the ambiance here is dialed in perfectly. The first thing you notice is the main bar wall, with its exposed centuries-old brick that has survived every bit of chaos this city could throw at it. It's subtly backlit from with a warm, amber glow that highlights every single historic groove and imperfection, making the whole room look like it's breathing. I have to say the centerpiece of the entire narrow room is the bar itself, and let me tell you, it is an absolute stunner of a contrast. Instead of the usual dark, sticky tavern wood, they've dropped in a long, continuous slab of pristine, elegantly smooth white stone. It glows under the soft lighting like a block of polished marble. There are no strobe lights and no obnoxious, skull-rattling bass in this joint. Instead, the room is wrapped in a blanket of incredibly chill music that matches the pulse of the room perfectly. It's just loud enough to drown out the noise in your own head, but quiet enough that you don't have to scream over the smooth white counter to be heard. People aren't here to be seen on TikTok; they're here to disappear for an hour or three. You slide into a chair, order a proper Old Fashioned from a bartender who doesn't rush the pour, and watch the ice melt against the amber-lit brick. It's the ultimate underground exhale--a perfect, narrow slice of peace in a city that never shuts up. Cheers!

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    Fresh spaghetti tossed in rich house-made meat sauce, finished with basil and parmesan a BarDough favorite for pasta lovers.
    Fresh spaghetti tossed in rich house-made meat sauce, finished with basil and parmesan a BarDough favorite for pasta lovers.
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    4.2
    (3k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    From the moment you walk in, you are met by a wall of sound. Mmm's and Aahs intersperse the…read morechatter in the room. We came here with reservations right after watching &Juliet across the street and the only problem was that I the dishes were so big that I couldn't order more. My wife and I enjoy a good meal but didn't research the size of the portions well. Thankfully our waiter guided us appropriately. We ended up skipping the appetizers and getting a chicken parmigiana and a half order of the rigatoni vodka! It was just enough for us. The chicken parmigiana was just right. It's their star and we can see why. The chicken was breaded well and dressed in the rich sauce and cheese. The breading was not overdone and the chicken was moist and tasty. The complimentary bread was helpful in mopping up the sauce. It was my wife's favorite for the night The rigatoni was my favorite and I regretted only getting the half order. I could have had another portion or two. It was the right mixture of flavor and texture. Next time, I'm taking a group of friends here so we can enjoy more of the dishes together. 10 out of 10 would come here again

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    Seafood Linguini in Luciano (white wine garlic sauce)
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    Norma - italian - Updated June 2026

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