Magic in the sauce & stretchy cheese. Your go-to for a consistently good slice in the East Village.
This East Village pizza joint is a local favorite, praised for its magical sauce and consistently good cheesy slices. While some experiences with specific slices, like the buffalo chicken, have been just okay, the Margherita and penne alla vodka slices receive high marks. It's a reliable spot for a satisfying pizza experience, with a long-standing reputation in the neighborhood.
This restaurant is lauded for its pizza, particularly its sauce which is described as having 'magic' and its cheesy slices offering a satisfying stretch. While the Margherita and penne alla vodka slices are recommended, the buffalo chicken slice has received mixed reviews for being greasy and lacking flavor. The overall food feedback leans positive, emphasizing classic pizza offerings.
"The Margherita slice and the penne alla vodka slice are highlighted as recommended dishes. The magical sauce and generally cheesy slices are also strong points."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards this pizza place, highlighting the quality of their cheesy slices and the unique flavor of their sauce. However, there are mixed reviews on specific specialty slices.
Important Note
One reviewer noted a buffalo chicken slice was just okay and a bit greasy, though they had better experiences with other slices previously. There's also a mention of a long-standing reputation that might be uncertain if it still holds up, though later comments suggest it does.
"Responding to the original poster, the commenter confirmed that Stromboli Pizza has held up and is a good option."
Positive"The commenter found their Margherita slice from Stromboli's to be very good, even after eating other slices earlier. They enjoyed the slice, which was served by a woman from Montenegro."
Positive"Stromboli's on St. Mark's and 1st Ave was the commenter's favorite pizza place when they lived in the East Village 15 years ago, though they are unsure if it still holds up."
Neutral"The author's late-night buffalo chicken slice from Stromboli Pizza was just 'okay,' a bit greasy and lacking the best flavor, despite having better experiences with their penne alla vodka slice previously."
Neutral"Says Stromboli is a great pizza place in the East Village."
Positive"Recommends Stromboli for cheesy pizza."
Positive"This user believes there's 'magic in that sauce' at Stromboli's, acknowledging potential bias from growing up with it."
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