Underrated NYC pizza spot w/ killer slices; a reliable alternative when the lines get long elsewhere.
This Midtown Manhattan pizza joint is lauded for its solid slices, often serving as a go-to alternative when other popular spots have long lines. While generally praised, some reviews suggest it can be a bit greasy, and while many appreciate the toppings, others find them somewhat restrictive.
Upside Pizza is a popular choice for pizza, with many recommendations highlighting its solid slices and being a good alternative to busier pizzerias. Specific mentions include the sausage and pickled pepper slice, and the mushroom slice. However, some feedback indicates the pizza can be greasy and that topping options may be restrictive.
"The sausage and pickled pepper slice and the mushroom slice have been specifically recommended. The Tomato Sicilian slice is also a favored item."
Customers generally view this establishment positively, frequently recommending it for its pizza. However, a recurring note is that the pizza can sometimes be greasy, and topping choices, while good, might be limited for some.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the pizza can be greasy, and while the topping selection is generally good, it may be somewhat restrictive for certain preferences.
"The commenter suggested Upside as an affordable pizza option, with regular pies costing around $28 and designed to feed more than five people."
Neutral"This user mentioned Upside Tomato Pie (likely referring to Upside Pizza) as having vegan pizza options."
Positive"The user expresses dissatisfaction with Upside Pizza."
Negative"Upside, a new pizza place nearby, was recommended for its great pizza. However, the user noted that their topping options are restrictive. This is in response to a request for pizza recommendations near Koreatown."
Neutral"The original poster found a slice from Upside Pizza to be a bit too heavy and greasy, but still enjoyable."
Neutral"Upside is suggested for a solid slice of pizza, contrasting it with the typically touristy and bad pizza options in the Times Square area."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Upside pizza as a place that offers pizza with pickled peppers and sausage, but not a white sauce. They suggested it as an option to try."
Neutral"Upside Pizza was mentioned as a recommended takeout option along with other food places."
Positive"The user recommended Upside on 8th Ave as a pizza option in the Times Square vicinity."
Positive"Killerasp includes Upside Pizza in a list of recommendations for pizza and beer, suggesting it as a better option than the Times Square area."
Positive"This user suggests Upside Pizza's upside down Sicilian pizza is very similar to Detroit-style pizza."
Neutral"Upside is included in a list of recommended pizzerias."
Positive"Mentions Upside as a place that offers no-cheese pizza slices to go, catering to the original poster's dairy-free needs."
Positive"Recommends the Tomato Sicilian slice at Upside, indicating a specific, favored menu item."
Positive"Recommends getting the mushroom slice."
Positive"The pizza had perfect crispness, lots of pepperoni on each slice, but was pretty greasy."
Neutral"A commenter recommended Upside Pizza as a dining option for the friend with simple tastes."
Positive"Mentions an Upside Pizza location east of Times Square (40th between 5th & Madison) and praises their sausage and pickled pepper slice."
Positive"Prefers Upside Pizza when Joe's has a long line."
Positive"Recommends Upside Pizza as their go-to spot, located a few blocks west of Times Square."
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