Authentic Chicago-style pizza, deep-dish & tavern-style pies w/ generous toppings. Great burger & Italian beef too. Cozy spot w/ happy hour.
Kaitlyn Rosati reviews Emmett's, a Soho restaurant serving authentic Chicago-style pizza, noting its cozy atmosphere and delicious deep-dish and tavern-style pies.
Emmett's is a must-visit spot for authentic Chicago-style pizza, offering both deep-dish and crispy tavern-style pies. Reviewers rave about the generous toppings and the overall high quality of their pizzas. Beyond pizza, they also serve a well-regarded burger and other Chicago staples like Italian beef sandwiches. The cozy, dimly lit atmosphere adds to the neighborhood feel, and they offer a weekday happy hour.
Emmett's is renowned for its Chicago-style pizzas, with both deep-dish and tavern-style pies receiving high marks for their generous toppings and authentic flavors. The fries are noted as particularly delicious, and the burger is described as a surprisingly good, underrated option. Some comments suggest the deep dish can be more of a casserole.
"The deep-dish pizza and the thin-crust tavern-style pizza are frequently recommended. The 'hot papi bar pie' and the burger are also highlighted as standout items."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Emmett's for its authentic Chicago-style pizzas, particularly highlighting the quality of both deep-dish and thin-crust options. The burger also receives positive mentions.
Important Note
One user noted that delivery quality for deep dish pizza can be poor due to its heavy nature. Another user felt the deep dish was more like a casserole. The deep-dish pizza takes 30-40 minutes to cook.
"In response to a question about tavern pies, this commenter clarifies that while both locations have tavern pies, only the MacDougal location serves deep dish."
Positive"The commenter explains that this location offers deep dish pizza, contrasting it with the Grove Street location which does not."
Positive"This commenter recommends Emmett's for those seeking a Chicago-style pizza fix, highlighting their outstanding bar pies."
Positive"This commenter states that Emmett's is a pizza place with a relaxed atmosphere. They also mention that the "hot papi bar pie" is available at both locations and is highly recommended."
Positive"This commenter speculates that the original Emmett's might have been one of the smallest restaurants."
Neutral"This user reiterates that Emmett's is unbeatable and excels in all aspects, suggesting it might be the only Chicago place in NYC offering pizza as well."
Positive"This user learned about Emmett's and is eager to try it, having been craving a Chicago-style beef sandwich."
Neutral"This user highly recommends Emmett's in SoHo for both their excellent Italian beef and their pizza, available in both thin and deep dish styles."
Positive"Emmett's is considered the only option for deep dish and has a good overall menu, but its deep dish pizza is rated as only slightly above mediocre."
Neutral"The user acknowledges the recommendation for Emmett's tavern-style pizza."
Neutral"The user acknowledges the information provided about Emmett's."
Neutral"Emmett's is recommended for its tavern-style thin crust pizza, which is described as the type actual Chicagoans typically eat."
Positive"Emmett's is noted as the only deep dish pizza place that comes to mind in NYC, prompting the user to wonder why popular Chicago chains haven't expanded there."
Neutral"The user, while loving deep dish pizza in general, states that Emmett's specifically does not meet their expectations."
Negative"Emmett's is believed to be the only option for deep dish in NYC; it is considered decent and legitimate Chicago-style pizza."
Neutral"The user expresses strong positive anticipation to try Emmett's, given its popularity."
Positive"The user highly recommends trying Emmett's soon, sharing a positive first-time experience and plans to return."
Positive"The user expresses thanks for the recommendation of Emmett's."
Neutral"The user acknowledges the information about potential delivery issues with Emmett's."
Neutral"While the user really likes Emmett's pizza, particularly from the MacDougal location, they caution that delivery quality is often poor due to the pizza's heavy nature."
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