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    Upside Pizza

    4.0 (125 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Alisa J.

    Cacio e Pepe pizza was very yummy. Not a fan of the spinach one it was way too greasy. The hand hold crust part was too thick and hard. Solid spot in midtown.

    Dee P.

    Every time I drive back to NYC it's a must to have a slice of pizza. After shopping for hours and dealing with crowds etc. I couldn't stand the thought of waiting in line for joes pizza. The line was down the street appearing to be a 30min wait. I don't have that kind of time today. I decided to try upside pizza. Huge disappointment! Completely unauthentic, dry, cheese blend (not mozzarella) just a hard pass. Prior to purchasing I asked the owner what kind of cheese was used. He seemed to get offended by my question. Just a note: Due to the amount of pizza spots serving blends of cheese it's a must to ask this question to ensure the cheese used is mozzarella. Just Fuhgeddaboudit (forget about it)......

    Risa H.

    Good place for a New York slice in the city - I tried the pepperoni vodka slice and it was pretty good. The crust is crispy, not too thin and not too thick, but still doughy. Overall if you want an authentic NY slice, Upside Pizza is a good place to start!

    Garlic Knots
    Seby I.

    I am in search of the tastiest garlic knots in the City. After a homemade salad lunch and still peckish, I ventured to the midtown Stavros Niarchos library. On 40th Street there is an Upside Pizza. Having eaten a tasty garlic knot at the branch in Nolita, I decided to have one here. $1 for one knot. Inexpensive. I ate it there but it wasn't in any way as tasty as the one over the weekend. The knot looked rather grey and sad. Izzy, the pizza server, is friendly and didn't bat an eye with my order. My hunt continues.

    Classic NY Style Neopolitan Pie
    Linda K.

    It's surprisingly difficult to find a pizza purveyor offering classic NY Neapolitan-style (foldable) pizza made with quality ingredients, without weird fruity "organic farm to table" toppings and the like. Finally my search is over with Upside Pizza. My large plain Neapolitan pie had a crunchy thin crust and the perfect ratio of tangy sauce to nicely browned melty cheese. Quick service and moderate pricing too. Glad I found them.

    Slice of Pepperoni. Slice of Mushroom.
    Moni K.

    We loved the pizza so much, we came back. 1st day we shared a slice of mushroom and a slice of pepperoni and we loved it. 2nd visit we each grabbed our own slice. Super casual place to grab a slice of pizza. It's not a big spot so seating is limited. Counter service but it's quick. You do have to wait a few minutes for the slices, but it comes out HOT.

    Cheese pizza

    Nothing fancy or over-the-top here--just an excellent slice of classic NYC cheese pizza done right. If you're near the New York Public Library and want a quick, delicious bite, Upside Pizza is absolutely worth the stop. I've swung by about half a dozen times, grabbing a slice or two, and every single one has been exactly how I like my pizza: a thin slice with a slight crunch to the crust, light on the sauce, and that perfect classic NYC flavor. Consistent, simple, and seriously good. Highly recommend for anyone craving a great slice without the fuss.

    Catt S.

    Upside pizza had a really great crust. The cheese just melts into your mouth. Place is small but reasonable amount of searing for a quick lunch break. There is comfy chairs/stools to sit in. The service is fast you may wait in a small line but your pizza will pop in the oven and it'll be heated up in minutes then your good to go.

    Mushroom, WWLC. Upside Down Sicilian
    Samantha R.

    First time in New York and when you're hungry at 9:30 pm you go for pizza. As it happened this one was right near our hotel and thankfully open! Slices are on display for view and then get reheated in their oven before serving either on plates to dine in or in a box to go. Tired as we were, we opted to go with a slice of mushroom pizza and a slice of an upside down Sicilian; a deep dish cheese with the sauce on top of the cheese. Mushroom is the quintessential New York slice, big and perfect to fold. Mushrooms are plentiful and the dough got some crunch from the oven. The deep dish is a crunch around the square edges and simple but comforting. The guy behind the counter that served us was a help in finding us a cheese still available. Recommended for late night eatings and a grab and go!

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    5 years ago

    Just stopped in for a quick slice while roaming streets in NYC. Really excellent slice. Hot and perfect representation on NY Pizza. Enjoyed!

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    Don Antonio

    Don Antonio

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Best gluten-free pizza I have ever had. [Full Stop]…read more I've had a lot of GF pizza. I've tried to come here in the past -- but it didn't work out. I ordered via Uber Eats this time, and MAN -- I was blown away. I honestly thought that they had screwed up and sent me a gluten version. I checked the order and receipt. It was so good -- the crust so chewy with bite -- but light and airy and tight -- the cheese and toppings all great and fresh and delicious. It tasted like an awesome piece of NYC pizza. I was so happy. I did some Claude sleuthing -- and think I'm onto their magic with the crust -- and am excitedly going to experiment in my home kitchen in the coming weeks (Neapolitan oven, be damned!).

    Food.... For the Best Neapolitan Style Pizza in New York, Visit Don Antonio on West 50 Street in…read moreManhattan. The crust on the pizza was also perfect. As traditional Neapolitan-style pizza is known for its soft, thin dough, puffy, charred crust, the Don Antonio version is well executed. The Regina Margherita with the grape tomatoes melted in my mouth the flavor was sensational. You must try the Pere & Noci salad along with your pizza, it peas, exquisite‼ Giorgia Caporuscio, an acclaimed and world champion pizzaiola who has earned international recognition for her authentic Neapolitan pizza, is behind the beloved Don Antonio restaurant. Located at 309 West 50th Street in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, the casual eatery has an extensive list of pizzas. Don Antonio has over 30 types of Neapolitan pizzas, and the menu is a little bit daunting at first due to so many options, but even the pickiest eater will find something they'll want to eat. To top that off, Caporuscio recently debuted a brand new pizza tasting menu that features a curated lineup of never-before-seen pizza napoletana, and seven varieties of pizza fritta (fried pizza). Lastly, the entire pizza menu is now available gluten-free. With vast offerings, they are ambitious, and every dish is outstanding.

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    B Side Pizza & Wine Bar

    B Side Pizza & Wine Bar

    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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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

    Pit-stopped here on a Hudson bike ride for good pizza and service…read more VERY spacious interior, minimal mid-century interior, friendly service. Got the Spicoli 2.0 (4.5/5) -- a fontina (buttery + nutty Italian cheese) + mozz white pie with roasted mushrooms + onions and good structural integrity.

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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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    BarDough

    BarDough

    4.5
    (432 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    I stumbled into BarDough after a 6 hour flight,1.5 hour uber after checking into my hotel Nextdoor…read moreand man was I in for a treat. The pizza was typical New York style with a crispy bottom and sweet sauce which I love. I got the last serving of buffalo wings for the night where which wood fired crispy and spicy. Great place to drink a beer and watch a game as well!

    Walking into Bardough will make you want to kill your phone the second you hit the bottom step…read morebecause the ambiance here is dialed in perfectly. The first thing you notice is the main bar wall, with its exposed centuries-old brick that has survived every bit of chaos this city could throw at it. It's subtly backlit from with a warm, amber glow that highlights every single historic groove and imperfection, making the whole room look like it's breathing. I have to say the centerpiece of the entire narrow room is the bar itself, and let me tell you, it is an absolute stunner of a contrast. Instead of the usual dark, sticky tavern wood, they've dropped in a long, continuous slab of pristine, elegantly smooth white stone. It glows under the soft lighting like a block of polished marble. There are no strobe lights and no obnoxious, skull-rattling bass in this joint. Instead, the room is wrapped in a blanket of incredibly chill music that matches the pulse of the room perfectly. It's just loud enough to drown out the noise in your own head, but quiet enough that you don't have to scream over the smooth white counter to be heard. People aren't here to be seen on TikTok; they're here to disappear for an hour or three. You slide into a chair, order a proper Old Fashioned from a bartender who doesn't rush the pour, and watch the ice melt against the amber-lit brick. It's the ultimate underground exhale--a perfect, narrow slice of peace in a city that never shuts up. Cheers!

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    Fresh spaghetti tossed in rich house-made meat sauce, finished with basil and parmesan a BarDough favorite for pasta lovers.
    Fresh spaghetti tossed in rich house-made meat sauce, finished with basil and parmesan a BarDough favorite for pasta lovers.
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