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4.3 (26 reviews)

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Michelle L.

A great stop for a quick bite! Fun flavors! We tried corn and mushroom- both were good though I preferred the mushroom slice. I wished the corn pizza had some elote seasoning? or at least something to make it a bit more interesting... Still solid pizza though! Plentiful seating and quick service. They warm your slices up for you in the oven which made these slices particularly comforting especially given the rainy weather when we arrived. Overall, I would return!

Ed D.

This spot recently popped up right across from the iconic Tom's Restaurant, the diner made famous by its appearance in the TV show Friends. They offer outdoor seating in good weather, and after walking by a few times I finally decided to give them a try. There are already a couple of long-standing pizza shops in that area that have been there for decades and have loyal followings. They are both very good, so I was curious to see if Upside Pizza could compete. The price for a regular slice was average for the neighborhood. Before I even walked in, something caught my attention. The storefront looks almost identical to Tom's. The color scheme and the lightbulb-style signage look so similar that it made me wonder if they share the same owners or if the design was intentionally modeled after Tom's to draw attention from the steady flow of people who stop to take photos there. It was a smooth and clever move either way. Inside, the shop is on the smaller side but it has a decent amount of seating and a nice oven setup. In good weather they put additional tables outside, so there is plenty of space to sit. As for the pizza, I tried a regular slice first because that is the baseline for me. It looked fine but it did not blow me away. It tasted a bit too basic, especially compared to the other established spots down the block. They do offer a wide variety of specialty slices that look visually appealing, so I would be open to giving them another try. Usually if the toppings and specialty options are strong, that can make up for a simple regular slice. The staff was okay. Nothing remarkable, but nothing negative either. Overall I had an average experience and I might return to explore their other options, but the regular slice did not stand out for me.

Upside Pizza Cheese Slice - Good, but really small for the price
Mike R.

Checked out this Morningside Heights location of Upside. As at the other locations, their basic cheese slice was good, but compared to other places in this neighborhood, like the great "old school" Koronet, it was really small for the price.

White wine lemon garlic slice, plain slice
Maddi B.

I am a huge Upside fan so I was so excited to see it open up near Columbia! I'm not sure if this location is as delicious as the Williamsburg one. However, it's still great pizza with unique toppings. It comes HOT. Great lunch option in Morningside Heights!

Pepperoni and sausage slices.

Awesome pizza! Came here for a quick bite with a friend after having walked by multiple times. The guy at the counter ended up giving us a slice for free. Thinest crust pizza I've ever had in this city and it was really good. Nice flavor, char, and taste without being overly greasy. Definitely coming back when I'm the area.

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Sherry S.

I decided to try this new pizza shop that opened near my job. I ordered two plain slices and a soda. It was very busy in the restaurant but the service was quick. I ate my pizza and while it was well prepared and presentable it was very salty. I've never eaten a pizza that was so salty. I'm willing to go back and try other pizza options on the menu but I hope they're not salty as well.

Sabrina H.

I was very excited to try this new pizza place near Columbia's campus since my coworker had great things to say about it! It is a chain pizza place that has many other locations in NYC. The pizza was delicious and the interior looked very clean and modern. They were also very quick with getting my pizza heated up and given to me!

Sicilian Pepperoni (aka Detroit- style pizza)
Patrick K.

Great NY style pizza, thin with good char. No flop on the fold... by the slice or whole pie. Recommended.

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This Pizza is pretty good. Not to heavy. It's a Nice place to eat inside or outdoor. Got the cacio Pepe and the cream spinach

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Finally a good alternative to Koronet's corner on the Morningside pizza market. Eclectic pie selection, spacious interior.

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6 months ago

New place but very good pizza. Crusty. Good tomato. Delicious. Nice people. Nice ambiance. What you need more?

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Solid slice joint, and reasonably priced. Good addition for when I don't want to deal with the hassle at Mama's Too.

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The food is so amazing! I personally don't enjoy pizza that much but their pizza made me love it! This place deserves all the hype

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Don Antonio

Don Antonio

4.1
(1.9k reviews)
3.1 mi
$$

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.

Found this absolute gem of a restaurant for neopolitan pizza and am OBSESSED with their ten year…read moreanniversary margherita. Beautifully pillowy crust with a fiery char, and there's a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity from the tomato and savoriness from the pesto. We were curious about the white pizzas so we tried the norma and that one was nice as well with a lot of textures from the eggplant and tomato. Personally prefer the margarita as it seems to be a more well-rounded pizza and the tomato just can't be missed. It was pretty packed inside when we got there and took the bar seating, so would probably recommend a reservation for larger parties (2+) on evenings. Definitely one of my top neopolitan pizza spots in NYC!

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Ten year's anniversary pizza
Ten year's anniversary pizza
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B Side Pizza & Wine Bar

B Side Pizza & Wine Bar

4.5
(1.4k reviews)
3.1 mi
$$

Returned to one of my favorite pizza eateries and had to share the exact same meal that made me…read morefeel that way. We started with two fabulous drinks: An Espresso Martini and their signature Limoncello Margarita. We shared the Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad and it was fabulous. The bits of bacon, combined with the spiciness of the pepper spices, made this a perfect starter. The entree was also shared and it was the Spicoli 2.0 Pizza. I cannot recommend this pie, enough. You will taste flavors that you've probably never experienced before with a pizza. Also, the different textures of the arugula, creaminess of the cheese, and the perfect crust will make it a memorable selection. For dessert, we shared the Buttermilk Panna Cotta. Each spoonful of those strawberries, dancing with the firm custard and glaze, made this a stupendous cap to the meal.

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.
Carbonara Pizza ($17)
Carbonara Pizza ($17)
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BarDough

BarDough

4.5
(431 reviews)
3.4 mi
$$

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!

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.
A lineup of BarDough's signature cocktails handcrafted classics and modern twists made with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

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A lineup of BarDough's signature cocktails handcrafted classics and modern twists made with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Tony's Di Napoli

Tony's Di Napoli

4.2
(3.1k reviews)
3.5 mi
$$$

Big shout out to best waiter Rob and his GM Dreni!!!…read more I came here in my birthday, July 2nd. We had trouble navigating and were late, and they still seated us and were so kind. First of all, Rob is so much fun, an excellent waiter, and very willing to go the extra mile for you. When Rob spoke to Dreni, he was kind enough to make a special accommodation for my and his serious diet restriction (since it's difficult to split a meal with him.) we appreciated this so much, especially in a busy restaurant. Not only were these men awesome, but they food was amazing!!!! And the ambience is beautiful and fun. There was also a photographer walking around, which will be framed in my home and made a great gift for my mom. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

We sat at the bar for dinner before a Broadway show, and the bartender was attentive, putting in…read moreour food order quickly and giving us water though he did rush us to leave before we finished our drinks. I got eggplant rollatini, an appetizer but a hearty dish. My mother got the rigatoni with mozzarella and eggplant and my other friend got the seafood pasta. Overall, pretty standard fare Italian American food for an average price point in the neighborhood. The calamari in the seafood was slightly overcooked but it was plentiful with clams, mussels, and shrimp as well. Overall, the restaurant was busy at 5:30pm on a Tuesday and we were glad to be able to grab seats at the bar. I would go again if I were seeing a show in the neighborhood but not for the food itself.

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Seafood Linguini in Luciano (white wine garlic sauce)
Seafood Linguini in Luciano (white wine garlic sauce)
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