Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (212) 777-2644
Address: 349 EAST 12 STREET 10003
Authentic Neapolitan pizza w/ puffy crust & bright tomato sauce. Great lunch deals & standout brussel sprout pie. A reliable East Village go-to.
Will Hartman reviews Motorino, an East Village Neapolitan pizza spot that offers a reliable pie with a puffy crust and bright tomato sauce, perfect for casual dinners or takeout.
Motorino, a Neapolitan pizza spot in NYC's East Village, has been a reliable choice for well-crafted pies since 2009. While not always reaching the absolute peak of Neapolitan pizza, it consistently delivers a satisfying experience with its characteristic puffy crust and vibrant tomato sauce. The restaurant is lauded for its excellent takeout service and a great lunch special that includes any pizza and a salad for less than the price of a single pizza. It's a great spot for casual dinners, offering a good selection of wines and unique pizza options like their signature brussel sprout and pancetta white pizza.
This restaurant specializes in Neapolitan pizza, with many customers recommending the classic Margherita and the unique brussel sprout and pancetta white pizza. The kale salad and meatball pizza also receive positive mentions. It's noted for having vegan pizza options and a clam pie, and the lunch special, which includes a pizza and salad, is highlighted as a great value.
"Customers frequently recommend the Neapolitan pizza, especially the Margherita and the unique brussel sprout and pancetta white pizza. The meatball pizza and kale salad are also highlighted."
Customers highly recommend this restaurant for its authentic Neapolitan pizza, with specific praise for unique toppings and excellent value lunch specials.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, one reviewer suggested a thinner dough might enhance the experience by better showcasing the acidic tomato sauce.
"Motorino is suggested as an alternative to L'Industrie if the line is too long, with a specific recommendation for their pancetta and brussels sprouts white pizza."
Positive"Motorino's pancetta and brussels sprouts white pizza is recommended as a really good option."
Positive"Recommends Motorino for Valentine's Day, specifically for their heart-shaped pizzas, calling it 'the best'."
Positive"Motorino, a Neapolitan style pizza place, is mentioned for having three vegan pies and a clam pie, with a signature brussel sprout and pancetta white pizza."
Neutral"The commenter states that Motorino has some of their favorite pizza in NYC and is rarely crowded."
Positive"Motorino is recommended as the user's favorite Neapolitan-style pizza place in the city."
Positive"Motorino offers an excellent lunch special that includes any pizza and a salad, costing less than a single pizza from the menu."
Positive"This user recommends Motorino for its great meatball pizza."
Positive"Motorino is listed as one of the commenter's top ten most frequented spots in the area."
Positive"Motorino is recommended for pizza."
Positive"This comment suggests Motorino with white anchovies on top as an option."
Positive"Recommended for Neapolitan pizza and kale salad."
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