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Sottocasa Pizzeria

4.4 (774 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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The special white sauce pizza
Scotty L.

Wonderful pizzas, great ingredients, simple, yet memorable. Fabulous service and cozy interior. Each pizza is cut into 1/4th slices, so bring a friend and get 2-3 pizzas to share!

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Elizabeth J.

The Diavola Pizza delicious! All the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I added mushrooms to my pizza but genuinely excited to explore more of their delicious options. I also ordered the Arugula Salad that was spectacular and refreshing with the lemon dressing and artichokes, that gave it a fresh take. Definitely going back! Staff was friendly and courteous which is appreciated greatly-

Parmigiana Pizza
Brittany B.

What a great lunch find! Did not need a reservation and was seated quickly. We sat inside, but they also have a nice outdoor area. The pizza came out quickly and was so delicious with pillowy dough and a good sauce to cheese ratio. The hot sopressata and eggplant were a nice addition!

Beautiful!
Jim G.

Lucali was closed for some reason, so I checked Yelp and Sottocasa had good reviews. Serendipity! This place is fantastic! I'll start with our waiter. Simply put, just happy and fun and made us feel at home! Two thumbs up for that fine gentleman . Rustic European decor with a nice outdoor patio in the back. We sat there. Plenty of room, with a nice view of a painted brick wall. lol . Typical for the crowded Burroughs! As a Brooklynite, I felt right at home! You can't beat a pizza cooked on an open fire to start. But when you make beautiful pizza dough and top it with the best quality ingredients, you have a home run! I'm a pizza snob and I've had the best this city has to offer. I would put Sottocasa amongst the best! And that calzone (although not deep fried) was absolutely fabulous! Nice touch is the giant clothespin with comic strips paper mache'd onto it (see photo)

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Johanna B.

The last two visits at Sottocasa has left me feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. When I first discovered this place about 6 years ago, I couldn't help but rave about it. I would dine here every chance I got and introduced several friends to it. Then life happened along with the pandemic and I found myself revisiting after several years later in 2023. My friend and I detected a change in the pizza. She dined here with me on a few occasions in the past and adored the pizza. Dropped by today with someone who was trying Sottocasa for the first time. I was hoping it would be a good experience for her. The manager, withl his endearing Italian mannerisms, was friendly and hospitable towards us. We ordered 2 pizzas for sharing--Margarita and Verdure ((vegetables) along with diet Coke (the beverage of choice that complements pizza so well). The pizza, 11 inches in diameter, is definitely shareable. The imain ssue with our disappointment was the wet, soggy bottom. It wasn't acceptable or desirable. The Margarita Pizza sauce was average at best and I wasn't sure if the mozzarella cheese was fresh. Fresh mozzarella is typically white. While the vegetables on the Verdure pizza was tasty, it didn't have the wow factor and contributed to the overall soggy bottom. Sottocasa, what happened? I feel terrible to write a negative review but Ialso feel let down.

salsiccia
Alissa S.

Saw people coming in to the pizzeria and was curious to try it and I'm glad I did!! I got takeout here twice and ordered the margherita and salsiccia pizza. The flavor and texture is on point and is a great Neapolitan pizza. Service is also great each time we went to pick up our order the staff was so friendly and helpful. The pizza box had perforations so you could easily store leftovers. Would love to stop by and eat in person next time as the place seems so nice.

Johnny G.

They do not miss! My favorite place for pizza and beer. Highkey I have a crush on this glorious place. They have a charming backyard that is usually always open. They do not do reservations so its first come first serve. There weekend dinner crowd can sometimes be a bit busy. I suggest going around 4-6:30pm. They serve these amazing brick oven individual pizza that are delicious. The beer and wine menu is plentiful. The service is incredibly fast and not overbearing. One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn, continue being the best.

Chrissy M.

Pizza was great. Service was a bit off. Everyone was very friendly and greeted us upon arrival. Water was refilled for us once or twice. Upon arrived we were greeters by every worker lol but after we sat down, no check ins, and then it took the waitress 20 mins in to ask for our drinks. A bit odd. This place would really benefit from happy hour drink and pizza specials. Many places in the area have a personal pie and wine special for $20 on Mondays or Tuesdays. Having no happy hour on even drinks alone seems crazy in such a competitive area and in such a hidden spot they are in. Place itself is nice. Casual but could be dressy. Cozy, intimate type vibe.

Pizza Margherita
Ayana A.

I stopped by on a rainy day for a solo lunch date. The servers were kind and I was seated quickly. I really enjoyed the pizza. I ordered the Margherita which was around $20. It came out piping hot so I know it was freshly prepared and a good-sized portion. I was able to take some of it home.

Plastic waterproof bags to chill the wine on ice!
Stacy P.

I saw mixed reviews about this place on Yelp and thought let's give it a try. So glad we did!! Although they don't have an extensive wine list, what they have pairs well with the food. We started with caprese salad, more than enough for 2, even 4 people. We ordered the Quattro pizza. It was delivered very quickly. We did go for an early dinner. Lots of indoor seating and a garden area in the back. The servers were so kind and helpful. We decided to have desert and it made the perfect ending to our meal. If in the area, give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

Michael C.

This is a super local spot; the manager is full on Italian, and really brings the energy to the service. They have some really nice outdoor seating with a good amount of heating in place, which I would highly recommend on a sunnier day. We got the Boscaiola and the Parmigiana, and both were decent. The bottom of the pizza got unfortunately soggy since they were served on solid plates, and it made for quite a mess when eating. The flavors were good though; the gorgonzola on the Boscaiola really stood out. They had chili oil which I was super excited for, but it didn't really have much flavor at all. Overall, has solid pizza, but really couldn't get past the soggy bottom. Will happily stop by if nearby, but won't be making a trek to get here!

Spinach
Michelle M.

We had just dropped off our bags at the hotel and were hungry and came across this place. We shared the pizzas and we were not disappointed. The servers for very friendly. This spot was simple and had music playing in the background.

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What are the hours for take-out like during the COVID-19 lockdown? I passed by last weekend and the store seemed to be closed, but there are still some recent reviews.

Hello Brian, we are open every night from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. Thank you very much, will see you soon for your pizza!

Do they have gluten free pizza?

They do and it's some of the best gf pizza you'll find anywhere!

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This adorable little Italian joint is an excellent choice for a pre-Barclays Center meal…read more We rolled in for an early bite, and had no trouble sitting down at the bar. The bartender was quite friendly, and made me a Piccante (spicy tequila/lime/pineapple situation, with a tajin rim) that was solid. My wife wasn't too hungry, so we only ordered a couple items to share. The Insalata Marzamemi (quinoa, avocado, greens, seared tuna and more), and the ossobuco agnolotti. They brought us some complimentary rosemary bread and oil to dip it. I'm not one to look free bread in the mouth (I think that's the saying), but it was not my favorite bread service. Both the bread and the oil needed salt. But it was warm, and I appreciated the gesture. The salad and pasta were far better. Both were surprisingly large portions for the price (this is NYC in 2026), and paired quite well together. The salad was piled high with fresh ingredients, and there was a nice sear on the tuna. It was only a couple of dollars more than the Greek salad, and a steal. The ossobuco agnolotti with its pecorino fondue and veal sauce was rich, and quite filling. There were at least a 15 of the filled pasta pockets, and well worth the price. All in all, a solid stop for some good portions of Italian food at a good price.

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Love their bread platter and decor.
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Rating: 3.5/5 I…read morediscovered this restaurant on Instagram as one of the top Italian restaurants in NYC, so I decided to try it. It appeared to be family-owned in Williamsburg and consistently drew a large crowd throughout the day and night. Upon entering, I noticed the restaurant was keen to maximize seating, with diners placed very close to one another. The restaurant appeared to have a very old-school vibe; maybe that was the theme they were going for? The food ordered was: 1. Calamari - They weren't overly fried or coated with breading. Tender, and not rough. Flavorful enough; no sauce was needed (although it was included). A good appetizer. 2. Rigatoni with vodka sauce - Maybe it's my taste buds, but I thought the sauce lacked seasoning and flavor overall. The pasta was cooked well (al dente), but the lack of flavor from the sauce ruined the dish. I was really excited about this dish! 3. Cavatelli with Bolognese Sauce - I've had bolognese sauce before, & this dish was just weird. It felt like they just did it within 5 minutes of cooking time, & it was something you could've just made at home yourself with a jar of Prego sauce. It also lacked seasoning. 4. Chicken Parmigiana - I'm a huge chicken parmigiana fan, and I feel like it's always a must if you eat at any Italian restaurant. This dish was well seasoned, not overly fried, not heavily covered with cheese, and smothered in a good amount of sauce. The chicken wasn't dry either; it was tender. Weird part was it was served with a side of string beans & potatoes, not pasta. This was one of the best dishes of the night. 5. Chicken Marsala - Just like the chicken parmigiana, the chicken was tender & wasn't dry. It's easy to overcook chicken becoming dry, but the two chicken dishes weren't. Very flavorful & a good amount of mushrooms added for garnish. Same with the chicken parm, string beans & potato's as a side and not pasta. 6. Linguine with White Clam Sauce - I'm allergic to shellfish, so I did not try this dish, but my table said it was good. Overall, I thought the food would've been better. The pricing to food portion ratio did not correlate. It's a little on the pricey side for the amount of food you'd get, but maybe it's because of the rent since it is Williamsburg? Another thing, just like another reviewer mentioned, I felt my table was rushed out the door. We weren't even finished eating and we could feel they were eyeing the table (I was with a large party). The waiter who served my table, whose name I didn't catch, was friendly and polite though. Anyways, this is my take on this restaurant. Maybe this is how old school Italian restaurants are supposed to be & in terms of food too. Tip: Reservation recommended for dining in

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