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    Upside Pizza

    4.1 (253 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jessica Z.

    One of the main reasons I like to visit this establishment is because they always have pop-ups with other brands to promote products. This past week they had a pop-up with a Korean skincare brand. I ordered garlic knots to go. This order also came with free Korean skincare with purchase. I am such a fan of garlic knots but I need to dock one star for this. The garlic knots were clearly burnt. I feel like this is not part of their routine to have so many customers, leading to little mistakes like this. I've also had their pizza slices in the past. The slice is usually stale, with no crunch. In terms of ambience, there are always seems to be a crowd. Customers might expect a wait to get into the shop and order. Next time I'm in the area I might want to try a specialty pizza slice.

    Grace A.

    Great place to grab a quick slice (or multiple slices). There is a seating area. Be warned, there is no bathroom available for customer use, so if cheese doesn't agree with you, remember there's no bathroom here before you visit. Depending on how high your stomach capacity is, the portion size is either amazing or deplorable. One slice is pretty filling for me, personally, and I will not make the mistake of ordering two again! On the bright side, thank you Upside Pizza for indirectly introducing me to new friends (I did not want to commute home holding pizza, and gave the extra slice to a friendly group of other twentysomethings).

    Colin C.

    Of course we had to get a classic New York pizza on our trip and this place did not disappoint. On a bustling street in lower manhattan, this place gave me the chaotic and hectic New York pizza experience I was looking for. I got the spinach cream pizza and tavern style pepperoni and both were amazing. Cooked to perfection and had all the toppings I loved. The workers gave crazy attitude and were pretty mean but I guess that's part of the charm too?

    Lindsey U.

    Vodka sauce pizza was beyond good & $4 I don't hear enough about this place but it was honestly some of the best pizza I've had

    Upside Pizza Plain Cheese Slice - Good crust and sauce but not a fan of cheese's flavor and excess grease!
    Mike R.

    Visited this NoLIta pizzeria location's reincarnation as Upside Pizza for the first time, noting the short line out the door, its recent hype, and my memories of slices here as (if I recall correctly) Pomodoro. My experience with my plain cheese slice: 1) Ordering seemed slower leaving a lot of time between customers. Plus once my slice appeared, the person at the register seemed challenged, taking maybe 4-5 minutes working through difficulties with the system's menu entering the prior customer's order for their slices. (Way too long waiting to pay, while my pizza was losing its heat!) 2) While a good crust and sauce, absolutely not a fan of whatever cheese they used! Not just the taste, the cheese created a lot of grease that dripped off the top of the slice. (See pic showing the gross, excess grease coating the cheese! Beware! It dripped onto my shirt!) Made me knock it down to 4 Stars! 3) The annoyingly loud music during the wait and quick dining time didn't add to the atmosphere! The frenetic tunes just made me consider getting far away from there as possible! That being said, Upside Pizza is the best option, as far as I can tell for the time being, in this neighborhood. Regardless, find it a little overhyped. If the line is too long and you have the time, head to better 5 Star New York slice options!

    Mushroom, White Lemon Cream Sauce and Cheese
    Katelynn T.

    I've tried most of the spots were deemed the best slices in Manhattan according to popular opinion, and I'd say Upside is one of my favs so far. Everyone's perfect slice is different but I just liked the flavor of the mushroom pizza (a nice lemony zest), and the crust is thin and crispy.

    Cheese slice and mushroom slice
    Amanda M.

    Had the pleasure of trying a number of slices here, and they were all winners. Loved the cheese and mushroom ones in particular. The team is super nice, and moves quickly. You can usually find a seat in the shop or outside. A great bonus is that they have an associated soft serve ice cream shop attached (Softside). I am still thinking about the Pistachio soft serve with sprinkles I tried there - highly recommend!

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    Paulette C.

    Whenever I come to New York, I love the white pizza. This is a new place. I decided to try. I tried the Cacio e Pepe and the spinach mozzarella. Both were so delicious. I would definitely recommend and try it again.

    Mia H.

    Came here for a quick bite and the pizza wasn't bad. There were only three options when I went, which was a shame. But, I got two slices and their garlic bread. They warmed it up so it was crispy on the bottom (but I wish they left it to warm up a bit more as the top wasn't that hot). Good pizza, a bit on the pricier side, but not bad. Service was nice.

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    Chris D.

    Was fine. Base wasn't crispy. Topping was tasty and a little different. Place is casual.

    Katura B.

    Visiting NY & stumbled upon Upside while walking through Little Italy! The place was BUSY, but service was fast & efficient! I ordered a cheese & Pepperoni slice, the guys warmed it up in the oven & before it was time to pay, my pizza was piping hot & ready to eat! Seating is limited, but in a way, encourages community. I nice guy sat at our table with us & we conversed! No complaints at all!! Food, outstanding, service, outstanding & the vibes, busy but good!!! They're also an award winning pizza spot & rightfully so!!!

    Good size. Well baked. Good flavor.
    J W.

    Totally decent slice. A bit more upscale than the normal slice shop. Good size slice that is nice and crisp and has a reasonably good flavor. I would not travel a long way to get it but it is well above average.

    Lien L.

    Place is clean and the workers are friendly but I found the actual pizza to be weak. I got a vodka slice and honestly just tasted like a regular cheese slice. I guess I would go here for cheese but anything else just doesn't cut it.

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    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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    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.
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    2.7 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!

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    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
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    2.4 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

    Food, service, and experience were amazing! We had the chicken parmigiana, which could serve 3…read morepeople easily, and they allowed us to order a half order of fettuccini Alfredo pasta (which we did not know was an option). Both dishes were cooked to perfection with the Alfredo being creamy but not overly buttery! The chicken parmigiana was 2-3 lightly breaded masses of chicken covered with a delicious red sauce and mozzarella. It was only two of us and we took home half of the chicken parmigiana. Ambiance is a family style restaurant where you are close to other tables but the experience was amazing! Would return!

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