Last Updated: 26 days ago
Phone: (929) 524-6682
Address: 81 GREENWICH AVENUE 10014
Authentic Neapolitan pizza, casual date night vibe, and imported brick oven in the West Village.
Will Hartman reviews L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, a West Village spot praised for its casual date night vibe and authentic Neapolitan pizzas, highlighting their thin crust and flavorful Margherita.
This West Village spot brings a taste of Naples to NYC, serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas from an imported brick oven. With a casual yet vibrant atmosphere, it's noted as a great option for a date night or a relaxed meal with friends. While the pizzas are a highlight, the restaurant also offers other Italian dishes and appetizers.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Neapolitan pizzas, cooked in an imported brick oven. While the Margherita is a standout, other simple pizza options are recommended. Appetizers like Fritto Misto are also available, and some reviews suggest pastas might be a good alternative.
"The Margherita pizza is frequently recommended for its balance of flavors, and the Fritto Misto appetizer is noted as a decent option. Some users also suggest exploring the pasta dishes."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, frequently recommending its Neapolitan pizzas and citing the enjoyable atmosphere for casual outings or dates.
Important Note
Some customers felt the pizza was overpriced in NYC compared to Naples. There were also comments that the NYC location lacked the rustic charm of the original in Naples and that service could be lacking or unfriendly.
"The commenter inquired if the location was previously Bennys Burritos."
Neutral"The commenter praised the pizza as excellent but criticized the service as lacking and unfriendly, particularly their reluctance to seat customers outdoors."
Positive"The commenter felt the NYC location lacked the rustic charm and family vibe of the original in Naples, instead feeling like an upscale lounge, and that the pizzas were five times the Italian price."
Negative"In response to a comment questioning Neapolitan pizza's appeal, this user dismisses it as simple food (bread, sauce, cheese) that is not worth over-analyzing."
Neutral"The commenter questioned the appeal of Neapolitan pizza in NYC, given the superiority of local NY and CT style pizzas, and stated that most Italian pizzas don't compare favorably."
Negative"The commenter highlighted the significant price difference between pizzas in Naples and NYC, noting that even folded pizzas in Naples are cheaper than a slice in NYC."
Negative"The commenter stated the restaurant was very good and expressed disappointment that it did not succeed."
Positive"This user enjoys both styles of pizza and expressed sadness that the restaurant is closing."
Positive"The commenter was unaware the restaurant existed in NYC and regretted missing the opportunity to visit the original location in Naples."
Neutral"This user found the place was often busy and the food decent, though not comparable to Naples' authentic offerings. They also suggested the pastas might have been better than the pizza."
Neutral"The commenter confirmed the closure via an Instagram story and mentioned they had visited a couple of times, finding the food reliably good to decent."
Positive"The commenter felt the pizza was overpriced in NYC compared to its cost in Naples and suggested NYC-style pizza is superior."
Negative"The commenter noted the large, expensive space was often empty and expressed regret for never trying the pizza, which they heard was good."
Neutral"The commenter notes that the restaurant offered pricey traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with minimal cheese."
Neutral"The commenter observed the place was always quiet, speculated high rent was a factor, and noted its success in LA did not translate to NYC, suggesting it didn't find its niche in a pizza-centric city."
Negative"The commenter observed people waiting outside and outdoor tables not being set up, suggesting it might have been their final night of operation."
Neutral"The commenter confirmed the news of the restaurant's closure."
Neutral"L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is mentioned as a place to consider for traditional Italian/Neapolitan pizza."
Positive"L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is mentioned as a place to consider for traditional Italian/Neapolitan pizza."
Positive"L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is mentioned as a place to consider for traditional Italian/Neapolitan pizza."
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