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    Sottocasa Pizzeria - Harlem

    4.5 (395 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SOTTOCASA PIZZERIA - HARLEM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu September 2025
    David Y.

    Came here on a Thursday night. Initially had plans to hit up 314 Pizza but there was an event and came here as a backup. The place has a nice vibe, dim but not too dim and an intimate atmosphere. Watch your step as you enter, steps going down to the place. Ordered the Diavalo and it was a little salty for my taste, might have been the olives but still pretty good. It was hard to cut the pizza with a fork and knife and the pizza itself was not thick, kinda odd since I was trying really hard to cut it. They serve some sort of spicy olive oil which was nice to dip your crust into, it had a slight kick to it. My spice tolerance is low. Overall had a good experience. * 3.5 Stars * Cup of Parmesan cheese is $1.50 * Good service * Street parking

    Gluten free pizza without cheese

    One of the best gluten free pizza's I've had. While they don't have vegan cheese, the pizza was damn near perfect without cheese, just olives, onions, and pepperoni (they used a different term for it). The regular pizzas were delicious as well. The waiter explained the measures they take to make sure there is no cross contamination, and I felt comfortable with this, but note that they don't guarantee no cross contamination - fyi. The ambiance is family friendly, and we enjoyed our experience, but our waiter did seem very tired in general. While he was somewhat aloof with everyone, he did crack a huge smile when we said the food was delicious. This place is worth the trip if you're in the area.

    Andreas K.

    And time and again, this is a wonderful place to grab a delicious bite. So far, none of the choices have gone wrong, and one leaves with a great deal of satisfaction. PREVIOUS REVIEW: Small and simple restaurant with wonderful Italian pizzas, thin-crust, very delicious. But before even starting that, consider the sangria (particularly if the weather is hot outside), and consider finishing the feast with some dessert, eg the panna cotta or the coconut icecream or the lemon icecream with prosecco. Delicous.

    Alan S.

    At a recent lunch in Milan's Isola I missed out on a chance to try an exquisite Neapolitan pie out of an experimental urge to taste a pizza fritta with escarole. I had to correct my error with a proper Neapolitan pizza upon my return to NY. Sottocasa predates the newer wave of competitors in the city like L'antica and Una Pizza Napoletana. It's been more than 10 years since I last had their pizza, but it's still one of the best in the city of this genre. We shared the reginela with mozzarella bufala and the exquisite aglio olio. The decadent serving of ricotta and mozzarella on the aglio olio made it hard to eat more than one slice. The tomato sauce on the reginela had a nice level of tartness.

    Leslie B.

    Ambiance is so, so homey; we usually go here for date night. The service is kind and really holds it down even when it gets busy. I recommend Sottocasa if you are looking for an inviting yet authentic Italian pizzeria spot where it feels warm, intimate, but full of chill energy for friend groups or couples. As far as food, the meat board is delicate and delicious. The pizzas are of a fluffy, crackly crust with a tasty sauce and a thin body. Cheese is always fresh and melty. The meat toppings are also fresh and taste great.

    Laura pizza (below)
 Romana pizza (above)
    Carol S.

    Ok pizza and ok service. I didn't like that the pizza was so wet and didn't hold up. You really needed a knife and fork to eat it. Perhaps this is more authentic, Italian way. We ordered two pizzas: Laura and Romana. I personally did not like either of them. They tasted a bit bland and with the Romana, I just tasted the capers. I couldn't really detect rosemary in the Laura either. Maybe I should've tried something else since I know this is a neighborhood staple pizza shop and the restaurant was full when I went. We could've ordered just one to split (they're "personal" size, but I think it's big enough to split between 2 people, unless you're very hungry). The waiter wasn't that kind and came off as dismissive when I asked about the pizzas. He was quick to give us our check and have us pay though! However, I will not be ordering for delivery or revisiting.

    The Margherita pizza (GF)
    Laila F.

    Amazing wood oven pizza! Friendly and attentive staff and the best gluten free options I've had so far. Great price and great vibe

    Eddie S.

    This is now my go to pizza spot. The crust had great texture and the cheese tasted fresh. I liked how the toppings were evenly spread. The restaurant itself had a laid-back feel and the staff made us feel welcome. Loved everything about it.

    Cole D.

    Got it to go. Two pizzas. One marinara. The pizza is authentic Italian style. Smoked crust that is chewy and sweet. It's refreshing to eat this style again in New York. Plenty filled three guys with 2 pizzas. Thin floppy underside/base. I'm sure it's better in restaurant.

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    Cailin C.

    Really great pizzas in Harlem! Straight off the bat, I will say my one miff was that no matter how empty the restaurant, they will make you wait at the bar until your full party has arrived. I was a little frustrated by it, and I could hear the frustration from the next two parties who came after me, when they asked, "Everyone's here, can we sit now?" If it's a full restaurant, I completely understand, but only 5 tables were occupied, and they have their expanded space in the back, so I'm not sure why to have people wait at the bar when no one's going to order a drink there until their whole party comes. If anything, I'd order a drink at the table so it's not much carrying back and forth. Otherwise, the pizzas are great! They're a reasonable personal pie size, cut into quarter slices. I ordered the Bufalotta and it was so, so delicious!! I'm still dreaming about it: arugula, prosciutto, buffalo mozz, and basil! I also shared the Popeye, and that was pretty good, too, for a vegetarian option! The restaurant is very cute and I would definitely come here again, I would just wait for my party outside before coming in altogether. I know, I know, a first world problem, lol, but it really makes a difference on the experience.

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    Dave K.

    Was visiting a friend in the neighborhood and with the bad weather, we were just looking to pickup something warm to bring back to their place to enjoy. After reading reviews, we settled on Sottocasa Pizzeria and I'm glad we did. Placed the order online and headed over. When we got there we entered a relatively spacious (more than I expected in the city) dining area with a brick oven at the back. The atmosphere was excellent, and I think we both wished we had decided to dine in instead of walking the food home in the rain. The staff were friendly and the wait wasn't long. One tip, they seem to be busy enough that they are pretty good at predicting when food will be ready. We showed up earlier than our online order told us to and ended up having to wait. In the future, I would show up at your specified time to avoid crowing the waiting area. Overall the food was amazing, only issue (and the reason we removed 1 star) was that they gave us the wrong pizza. I would have called, and I'm sure they would have made it right, but the weather was bad and the other pizza was still enjoyable.

    Hubbard Oi A.

    I ordered takeout and the pizza still tasted great by the time I got home. The dough was airy and chewy and the flavors really came through. Loved the balance of cheese and sauce. Would love to try dining in next time. Great quality.

    Tartufo
    Dana L.

    An adorable little spot for pizza in Harlem! We ordered the tartufo pizza, one of their white pizzas, topped with prosciutto and truffle oil. The crust was very thin, to the point where it became almost soggy at the tip, but was still crispy nearer to the crust. We were provided with chili oil and chili flakes. The waiter recommended a white wine for me that was not on the menu, and it was delicious! We'll definitely be back soon to try the other pies.

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    Delicious and perfectly cooked pizzas. We're obsessed. I recommend the prosciutto crudo.

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