Last Updated: 27 days ago
Phone: (212) 777-2644
Address: 349 EAST 12 STREET 10003
Reliable Neapolitan pizza w/ puffy crust & bright tomato sauce. Great for casual dining or takeout.
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.
This East Village Neapolitan pizza spot has been serving up consistently good pies since 2009. While not necessarily the absolute pinnacle of the craft, it reliably satisfies cravings for a well-executed pizza with a signature puffy crust and vibrant tomato sauce. It's a great option for casual dinners or a serious takeout operation, with a notable deal for ordering multiple pizzas.
The restaurant is celebrated for its Neapolitan-style pizzas, particularly praised for their puffy crust and bright tomato sauce. Standout recommendations include the classic Margherita, a unique Brussels sprouts and pancetta white pizza, and the meatball pizza. The kale salad is also frequently mentioned as a good accompaniment. There's also mention of vegan options and a clam pie.
"Highly recommended dishes include the classic Margherita, the unique Brussels sprouts and pancetta white pizza, and the meatball pizza. The kale salad is also a popular choice."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending the Neapolitan pizzas and specific dishes like the kale salad and meatball pizza.
Important Note
One reviewer suggested that a thinner dough could enhance the pizza by better complementing the acidic tomato sauce.
"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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