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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazing wood oven pizza! Friendly and attentive staff and the best gluten free options I've had so far. Great price and great vibe
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 months ago
6 months ago
Came here with several friends last week and loved everything we had here! We ordered the focaccia appetizer to share, the bread was so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The tagliere plate had a great assortment of cheese and cured meats, and even had some spicy cheese. Pizza was also delicious, wood-fired with a soft crispy crust, but I also found it fell apart easily when picking it up. And the tiramisu was one of the best I've had, so light and yummy and not too sweet. Service was good as our waitress came to check in on us multiple times during the two hours we were there. Ambiance could be a tad loud when it's more crowded, but we were able to mostly hear each other without yelling. Overall, great experience here and would definitely come back. read more
Friend: let's grab pizza at one of my favorite go to spots Ofc I'm happy to oblige and luckily I went with my friend or else I would have easily missed it. The pizzeria is tucked amongst a row of residential buildings. (You need to take the stairs to go down to the pizzeria.) In the front, they have a sign with their name. However. If I'm just aimlessly walking down the block, I wouldn't have noticed it. Now that I know of its existence, I would visit again! The staffs are very friendly! They were chatting with us while we waited for our pizza. We ordered: 4 STAGIONI: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, italian ham, olives, basil ($19.90) LAURA: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mascarpone, speck, rosemary ($21.90) Both pies were really good. They were loaded with toppings and very flavorful. (That's my kind of pizza!) Please note, the pies are personal pies (so don't expect a big pie) The plastic "bag" that they provided was quite clever. It's a long piece of plastic that you wrap around the boxes, so the sides are revealed. This way, the pizza doesn't get soggy as fast when we carry it home. And also reduce plastic! Win win! read more
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 read more
2 months ago
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. read more
11 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
4 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
7 months ago
Amazing wood oven pizza! Friendly and attentive staff and the best gluten free options I've had so far. Great price and great vibe read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
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. read more
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. read more
2 years ago
Delicious pizza! Amazing salad! We had the Spinaci salad and the 4 Stagioni pizza! Every bite was heavenly. Service and timing was perfect! Loved!!!!! read more
Sottocasa is serving up excellent Neopolitan pizza in Harlem. A group of us dined here last month and it's the perfect place to order a variety of pizzas from the menu and share slices. It was obvious that this spot is popular in the neighborhood as it was very busy on a Saturday afternoon when we were there. Service was great, though, and it was nice to be seated near the wood-fired oven and see all the action going on as the pizzas were made. My favorites of the pizzas we ordered were the Laura with tomatoes, mozzarella, mascarpone, speck, rosemary and the Prosciutto Crudo with tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, basil. The pizzas were flavorful and fresh out of the oven. My mouth is watering just thinking of them! read more
Hands down the best Italian pizza I have had in NY! My fiancé & I finished one pizza that we still wanted to try more. Their red sweet/fruity wine was perfecto! Great place to go on any date. The server was so helpful on his recommendations & did not sugar coat anything. Totally recommend this spot if you're in Harlem. read more
2 years ago
7 months ago
The pies were absolutely amazing!!!! One of the best pizza spots in Harlem. The Tartufata is mouthwatering. I'm ordering it again! The Margherita is delicious but it's your classic. Friendly and efficient service. Great ambiance and diverse crowd. They have a great wine selection if you're into wine. read more
Pros Cute & cozy restaurant Brightly decorated Pays homage to Harlem Staple in neighborhood Family friendly Convenient location Bar area Attentive staff Draft beers Impressive selection of wines Simple menu Good pizzas Homemade sangria Food came quickly Good value $$ for pizza Cons Mainly pizza menu Sangria serving too small Sangria pricing $$$ for value Sangria has cinnamon sticks In it This is a solid place; I wasn't blown away by the pizza, but overall, had a good experience. I will come back just to try their specialty pizzas. This restaurant does not serve pasta, soups, or salads! Just pizzas! read more
This is a great little gem in Harlem serving up Neapolitan style pizza. Service is very quick and the interior is beautiful. Makes for an intimate night with friends or a romantic date. They have gluten free options too! read more
1 year ago
This place was down the street from where we were staying so we have it a try. My first NY pizza experience and it was excellent. So good we had it twice during our stay. Highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
This pizza went straight in the trash. The worst pizza I've had in New York. I got a margarita pie. It was soggy, bland, and cold. The tomato sauce has no seasoning and was a little frothy (weird). I've had authentic pizza in Italy. This is NOT it! read more
Sottocasa flies under the radar, but it's also a Harlem fixture. Everyone goes for the personal pies, which are oven-baked and the perfect size for one. My friend got the burrata because it's available only on weekends (gave it a 3/5), and I'm the fool who goes here and gets a salad. I got the spinaci salad, and for someone who didn't have much of an appetite, it was a good portion. It also comes with the best ricotta I've had in some time. It was simultaneously creamy, yet airy. There's a great ambiance here. It's lively but is perfect for conversations, it feels rustic with the oven in the back and the brick wall in the front, and it's just cute and fun overall. There's a lot more space in the back, and there's a small bar area in the front. It's a great place to go with a friend or a date. Service was okay. I felt rushed at some points. But food came out timely and it was easy to get seated, but if you come later than 7/8, there may be a wait. read more
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