Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (732) 552-7299
Address: 175 ORCHARD STREET 10002
NYC's premier Neapolitan pizza destination. Authentic, wood-fired pies w/ coveted reservations & a cult following.
Anthony Mangieri's Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side is a highly sought-after destination for authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
This famed pizzeria, helmed by Anthony Mangieri, offers an unparalleled Neapolitan pizza experience. Focusing solely on his craft, Mangieri's wood-fired pizzas are celebrated for their exquisite crusts and high-quality, simple toppings. Securing a spot here is a challenge, with reservations booking quickly and walk-ins advised to arrive well before opening.
Specializing in authentic Neapolitan pizza, the restaurant is lauded for its perfectly charred, chewy crusts and simple, high-quality toppings, particularly the Margherita. While many consider it among the best, a few reviewers have found it underwhelming or overpriced, with some noting the pizza can be undersalted.
"The Margherita pizza is highly recommended for its perfect crust and quality ingredients. Other suggested items include the almond cremolata and watermelon sorbetto for dessert."
Customers generally praise the authentic Neapolitan pizza, highlighting the exceptional crust and quality ingredients. However, some find the experience underwhelming given the hype, and reservations can be notoriously difficult to secure.
Important Note
Reservations are extremely difficult to obtain and often book up far in advance. Walk-ins are advised to arrive significantly before opening, especially on weekends. Some diners find the experience does not live up to the significant hype or find it overpriced.
"Una Pizza Napoletana is recommended for authentic Neapolitan pizza."
Positive"If a reservation is possible, Una Pizza Napoletana is highly recommended for a birthday celebration, as the $150 credit goes a long way there."
Positive"A reservation was secured at Una Pizza Napoletana for Friday, and it counts towards the CSR credit. The user will report back."
Positive"The author considers Una Pizza's crust to be among the top two they've ever had, praising its texture and flavor. However, they found the toppings uninspiring and the dining experience significantly marred by an excessive wait time."
Neutral"Una Pizza Napoletana is mentioned as the best pizza in the world in 2022, with the owner allegedly making every pizza served."
Positive"Una Pizza Napoletana is mentioned as a place to consider for traditional Italian/Neapolitan pizza."
Positive"Replying to a previous comment, this user found the information about weekday 4 PM walk-ins encouraging for their own plans."
Neutral"This commenter shared a successful strategy for getting a reservation by joining the OpenTable notification list for cancellations."
Neutral"This commenter mentioned trying to get a walk-in at 4 PM on a weekday, suggesting that weekends might require arriving even earlier."
Neutral"This user clarified that a true marinara slice differs from a cheeseless pie, typically including oregano, basil, shaved garlic, olive oil, and salt, and is best exemplified by Neapolitan preparation."
Neutral"This user listed Una Pizza Napoletana alongside Fini and Ceres as places with good tomato slices."
Positive"This commenter stated that a marinara pizza is a standard offering on the menu of every Neapolitan pizza place, comparing it in prevalence to a Margherita."
Neutral"The user rated Una Pizza 8.2, indicating a positive experience."
Positive"The user questioned the validity of national restaurant rankings, citing an example where Una Pizza Napoletana was ranked #1 and Tony's Pizza Napoletana #2 or 3 in a pizza ranking by an Italian society. They prefer rankings focused on specific categories or local markets."
Neutral"Una pizza napoletana was listed as a recommendation for pizza."
Neutral"The user is looking for a white pizza with buffalo mozzarella. Una Pizza Neopolitana was mentioned as a place that has this, but getting a reservation is difficult."
Neutral"Una pizza Napoletana is suggested as a place to get a margherita pizza with added hot peppers and pepperoni."
Positive"This user recommends La Pizza Neapolitana as an alternative to Scarrs, suggesting it as a good pizza option."
Positive"Una Pizza Napolitana is recommended, with a note that it can be difficult to get a reservation."
Positive"The user recommends Una Pizza Napoletana as a pizza place worth trying."
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