Out of the ashes of the Pizza Prince, comes Viva La Pizza! -- steps off the Manhattan Ave G at 186…read moreNassau. Open less than a year, the restaurant seems to have settled into its menu. They serve round pies with various toppings. A plain slice runs $4. The crust is well stretched, crispy, with little sign of a gum line. The pizza has solid structure but is likely a young dough, without much development of flavor. Normally that's more than okay if the sauce and the cheese can shoulder the flavor duties, but this is unfortunately where Viva La Pizza! falls short. Cheese is a decent quality -- grease is not an issue and the ratio with sauce is well balanced -- but there is minimal flavor or depth. In the mouth it feels right, but it doesn't deliver much beyond a full stomach. A couple spots to sit, including a seat at the window where the crowd across the street at the liquor store occasionally puts on a show, but this is more of a grab-a-slice-and-walk joint. Open until 3 a.m., long past some other nearby spots, it's clear who their demo is. Earlier in the evening, most locals are looking at options such as Russ' and Original Greenpoint as preferred, tastier choices. Final rating: 6.5/10 -- but with a definite path to improvement.

Solid pizza, I stumbled on this by accident. I wanted pizza and googled pizzeria near me, I was en…read moreroute to joes pizza(I'll go next time) but either the traffic or street light made me stop and I saw this pizzeria right there. Ordered two regular slices, well done. Great taste, good undercarriage, really good pizza! 4.5 stars definitely recommended

After a day with my friends I needed a minute to myself lol…read moreI left them at a nearby bar and found Rome to Brooklyn. The smells pulled me in and I ordered a couple of slices. I sat at a table and watched as it became increasingly crowded. The service was fast, the pizza was delicious and the location gave me the opportunity for people watching.

One of the better unhyped slice joints in the Williamsburg-Greenpoint area…read more I tried both the margherita and the vodka-burrata Sicilian. The Sicilian dough was light and airy, and I loved the creamy vodka sauce. The margherita had a nice freshness from the tomato sauce as well.

Easy order process. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was delicious. Fresh pasta makes all the…read moredifference. I had the short rib Saturday special and it was really good. Got the side salad. Would highly recommend.

Great above casual spot for a quick bite! We tried the mafaldine scampi and the spicy rigatoni alla…read morevodka. The scampi was delicious and not heavy at all. Paired with their $6 wine offering, it made for a perfect light(ish) dinner. In the words of my man, "the rigatoni was fire." Wasn't too spicy. The texture of both pastas was great--really allowed the sauce to coat the noodles. This spot is better for pairs, maybe a group of 4 at most. Definitely pretty narrow, but cool seeing them cook in the open kitchen.

Delish!! The waiters were so kind in seating our big party and attentive and funny throughout the…read moremeal. The restaurant has a lively, elevated but casual ambiance. Most Italian food I feel like is not worth the price, but I think all the main dishes here are worth the price for a very decent portion. The short rib and chicken parm are very big. Short rib, lamb papardelle, and lasagna were the stand out dishes to me. I think appetizers were pretty standard, nothing special. EXCEPT-- the oyster mushrooms, sooo good I could eat the whole plate. The sauce for the mussels is really yummy and garlicky. The give you bread, as much as you ask for. The chicken parm isn't the most crispy but it was very tender and thin and generously filled with sauce and cheese. Carbonara was also pretty standard. The gnocchi texture was melt in your mouth and pillowy but the sauce was kind of weird, like very dill forward.

local, no nonsense italian spot…read more They offer a selection of pastas, pizzas and mains. The menu in-person has specials that don't always show up online. This restaurant sticks and focuses on the flavors without frills. Good portions as well for the price! Calamari: delicious and crispy. Branzino: Sooo goode, especially for the price (~$30). Truffle pasta: Creamy, delicious and pasta is cooked al dente. Pizzas: Good if you appreciate more doughy crust. Service is pretty quick and the waiters are good at giving recommendations. We had a larger reservation but there was ample seating for walk-ins as well. There is also a small bar/counter. If you're looking for a solid local italian spot, this is it.

Just had pizza here today, slice of pep and slice of cheese. Was excellent. Crispy and light but at…read morethe same time kept me so full. Two dudes were really nice too.

Over an hour to even BEGIN delivery after ordering? On a Tuesday night with good weather? Sorry…read more Not acceptable.

Fantastic spot with quick bites. Very reasonable prices and good ambiance for an order at the…read morecounter type of place. Nice lighting and seems to have 2 floors and outdoors seating. The pizza comes out quick and perfectly charred like Neapolitan pizza should be. The name is funny and they have actually a "Mexican" style Neapolitan pizza which sounded risky but turned out to the best pie! Fantastic place, would definitely be revisiting. Service is quick

Split two pizzas among three people for lunch and it was more than enough food. Got a Margherita…read morepizza (which is $10 on Mondays) and Funghi pizza. Good casual sitdown pizza option.

I don't usually eat mac and cheese, but when I do, it's Cacio e Pepe. Keep the Kraft.read more

I don't know if this is the same food truck that is making trips around Dumbo, but there was a…read morePonti Rossi truck in downtown Manhattan that I tried today and boy did that turn out to be a huge mistake. There was no wait so my food came out pretty quickly and the price was reasonable (about $10 for a pasta dish) and the guy behind the counter was nice, but those are the only positives. I ordered the orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage, and I can say with absolute certainty that this is the worst plate of Italian food I've ever had. The pasta was completely overcooked and all of the noodles were stuck together, the broccoli rabe was just frozen and reheated, unseasoned broccoli and the sausage resembled a mystery meat that I believe I was once served in school for hot lunch, terrible. As a sauce, there was a combination of oil and some kind of cream/Alfredo sauce that tasted like it came out of a jar. And to boot the food was barley warm by the time I got back to my office (it took a total of 3 minutes for me to get back to my desk). I don't normally rant on yelp like this or go out of my way to slam businesses, but this dish was so awful it felt necessary. I am hoping that maybe it was just this particular dish or that the cook is having an off day because generally the truck seems to get good reviews. Ultimately though this experience has really tainted my experience with this food truck so I won't be returning.

Amazing food, great drinks and good service - what's not to love?…read more The black shells, calamari, and the pistachio olive oil desserts were the standouts for me.

What makes a restaurant special isn't always the food but the people. If you're lucky enough to…read morecome across Danny, you'll walk away smiling. Leuca is incredibly lucky to have him. Thank you Danny for the delicious ricotta, the mocktail, and above all, the conversation and company.

The Burrata pizza is mind blowing. It looks pretty & calls you to demolish it. There's a giant blob…read moreof burrata right in the center that you gently cut & smother the creamy cheese. The sauce is great too, although I would have liked a spicy kick as the creaminess from burrata makes the sauce a little bland. Biggest complaint for this pizza is the crust. It's way too thin and simply cannot hold the weight if the burrata. So it gets challenging to eat it. We also ordered Old Bay fries which were decent. Burrata lovers head to Macchina now!

I picked up 2 to share pies on my way home recently. I had called pretty close to closing for a…read morepick up order and the staff were really kind about it and still agreed to make it. I got the Burrata pizza and the foraged mushroom pizza. They both hit the spot after a long day, especially with such a last min order placement. The ingredients tasted fresh and they were both really filling.

Incredible new concept from Noho Hospitality Group, technically part of their also great Leuca,…read moresharing the bar room and patio space. More like a bar menu, but plenty of food to make an amazing dinner or lunch. Get the antipasti salad and all the sandwiches and don't miss the excellent soft serve.

Such a gorgeous outdoor space! Short and straightforward menu and the perfect spot to chat for…read morehours with friends. I got the espresso coconut martini which had a lovely texture but was *very* strong -- I ended up not being able to finish it, but I'd definitely come back to try other items on their menu!