Authentic Neapolitan pizza, famed for its incredible crust & inventive toppings. A go-to for many, though occasionally execution falters.
This Italian spot serves up authentic Neapolitan pizza with a focus on quality ingredients and traditional preparation. Customers rave about the delicious pizzas, with many highlighting the unique flavor combinations and excellent crust. While generally well-loved, some find the execution of certain toppings can be inconsistent.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza, receiving high praise for its crust and inventive topping combinations. Dishes like the gnocchi pesto are also recommended. However, some feedback indicates that certain toppings can be oversalted or unevenly distributed, and some pizzas can be too wet.
"The gnocchi pesto is specifically recommended. Many users also frequently suggest the restaurant for its Neapolitan pizza, highlighting its crust and inventive topping combinations."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the restaurant, frequently recommending it for its pizza and Italian cuisine. However, there are some criticisms regarding inconsistencies in food execution.
Important Note
There are concerns about potential cross-contamination, making it potentially unsafe for celiacs. Some reviews mention inconsistent execution of toppings leading to oversalted or unevenly distributed flavors, and overly wet pizza bases.
"Ribalta Pizza on 12th street was suggested, but the user noted concerns about cross-contamination, making it potentially unsafe for celiacs."
Negative"This user lists Ribalta as a recommendation."
Positive"Ribalta's pizza crust was considered solid but flavorless, and the execution of toppings was sloppy. Despite the issues, the server was very sweet and passionate about Neapolitan pizza."
Negative"This commenter suggested Ribalta for its gnocchi pesto. They also mentioned Locanda Verde for pesto pasta but noted it's only available for lunch/brunch."
Positive"Ribalta is listed as a recommended Italian restaurant option."
Positive"The user included Ribalta in a list of recommended restaurants."
Positive"The user's Saturday reservation for Ribalta pizzeria was also cancelled, further confirming that the reopening is taking longer than expected."
Neutral"The user's reservation for Ribalta pizzeria was cancelled yesterday, indicating the reopening might take longer than anticipated despite earlier hopes for a quick resolution."
Neutral"Ribalta pizzeria was temporarily closed last week due to a fire, but it is expected to reopen this weekend."
Neutral"The user expresses gratitude for the clear explanation regarding Ribalta pizzeria's closure, as the information was not easily accessible elsewhere."
Neutral"The user discovered on Ribalta pizzeria's Instagram that the closure is due to a chimney fire and the restaurant aims to reopen by May 30th."
Neutral"The user is dismayed by Ribalta pizzeria's closure, describing it as their favorite pizza spot in the city, and extends well wishes to the restaurant."
Positive"The user advises checking Ribalta pizzeria's Instagram account for official information regarding its closure."
Neutral"The original poster regards Ribalta pizzeria as one of the best places for pizza in New York City."
Positive"The user simply recommends Ribalta."
Positive"User recommends Ribalta."
Positive"Suggests Ribalta as an option for Neapolitan pizza in the area near the Anne Frank exhibit."
Neutral"In response to a query about Neapolitan pizza in NYC, a commenter recommended Ribalta among other places."
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