Authentic Neapolitan pizza perfection, w/ acclaimed dough & top-tier toppings. A true pizza pilgrimage destination.
Anthony Mangieri's Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side is a highly sought-after destination for authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
Chef Anthony Mangieri's Una Pizza Napoletana is a celebrated destination for authentic Neapolitan pizzas, known for its meticulously crafted, naturally leavened dough and high-quality toppings. This stylish, popular restaurant is a must-visit for pizza aficionados, offering a focused menu where the wood-fired pies are the undeniable stars. Be prepared for a high-demand experience, as securing a table often requires planning or an early arrival.
This restaurant specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza, with a strong emphasis on the quality of the dough and simple, high-quality toppings. Many consider the pizza to be among the best, particularly the crust, though a few have found it underwhelming or overpriced. Desserts like sorbet and gelato are also available and have been noted as outstanding.
"The focus is primarily on authentic Neapolitan pizzas. While specific dishes are not detailed beyond 'pizza,' the Margherita pizza is frequently mentioned and highly praised, alongside other traditional options."
Customers generally praise the exceptional quality of the Neapolitan pizza, often calling it the best. However, some find it overpriced and the experience can be underwhelming given the hype and difficulty in securing reservations.
Important Note
Reservations are notoriously difficult to secure, and the restaurant is often described as having a high hype factor that may not be met by all diners. Some find the prices high for the portion sizes.
"Una Pizza Napoletana is listed as one of several recommended pizza places."
Positive"Una Pizza Napoletana is recommended for pizza, noting it requires effort to get due to its quality."
Positive"Una Pizza Napoletana is globally famous and has a rating of 4.5, despite user comments about the difficulty of getting a reservation."
Positive"The user criticizes the list for omitting Una Pizza Napoletana, suggesting the list is fraudulent and lacks value."
Negative"This restaurant is located in the area described as Soho/Lower East Side and is a highly regarded pizzeria."
Positive"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."
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