Hailed as one of the best Neapolitan pizzas globally, this spot is a must-try for pizza aficionados. Expect a perfectly charred, chewy crust and simple, high-quality toppings.
Anthony Mangieri's Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side is a highly sought-after destination for authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
Anthony Mangieri's Una Pizza Napoletana is a temple to authentic Neapolitan pizza, renowned for its meticulously crafted pies. Using a wood-fired oven, the restaurant produces pizzas with a light, airy crust and a tender, thin base, topped with high-quality ingredients like buffalo mozzarella and sweet tomatoes. The menu is focused, emphasizing pizza with only a few starter and dessert options. Securing a reservation can be challenging, so arriving early for walk-ins is advised.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Neapolitan pizzas, which are consistently lauded for their exceptional crust, fresh ingredients, and perfect char. While many rave about the pizzas, a few commenters have expressed disappointment, finding them to be undersalted or overpriced for the portion size. The menu is intentionally limited, focusing solely on pizza with a few simple starters and desserts.
"The Margherita pizza is frequently highlighted as a standout, often praised for its perfect crust and quality ingredients. Some users also suggest trying pizzas with added hot peppers and pepperoni."
Customers generally praise the authentic Neapolitan pizzas, with many calling it the best they've ever had. However, some find it overrated or a culinary let-down, citing high prices and small portion sizes.
Important Note
Reservations are notoriously difficult to secure and often book up immediately upon release. Some customers have found the pizzas to be underwhelming for the price and portion size, and a few have noted issues with saltiness.
"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."
Positive"Una Pizza Napolitana is listed as a recommended Italian restaurant option."
Positive"Una Pizza Napoletana is listed as one of several recommended pizza spots."
Positive"The commenter mentioned that Una Pizza Napolina, an NYC restaurant known for its pizza, has also moved its reservation system to OpenTable."
Neutral"Una Pizza Napoletana is highly recommended and considered worth the cost, with a good chance of securing a bar seat by arriving before opening."
Positive"Alongside praising NYC pizza generally, the author suggests Una Pizza Napoletana might serve the best Neapolitan pizza globally."
Positive"The user jkeagles found Una Pizza (Napoletana) to be objectively mid pizza and did not live up to the hype."
Negative"A commenter noted that reservations for Una Pizza Napoletana are booked immediately upon release and mentioned that the restaurant has transitioned to OpenTable for its booking system. This implies very high demand."
Neutral"Mentioned as having great pizza but, similar to Radio Bakery, its immense hype may be impossible to fully live up to."
Neutral"Una Pizza Napoletana is the most overrated restaurant."
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