NYC's hottest pie w/ thin, chewy sourdough crust. EMP alums behind it. Whole pies only, pricey but worth it.
Bryan Kim reviews Ceres Pizza, a NYC spot famous for its thin and chewy slices, and notes that the 'nduja pie with burrata and balsamic is worth the hassle.
Ceres Pizza, founded by former Eleven Madison Park chefs, has become NYC's hottest pie, renowned for its exceptionally thin and chewy sourdough crust. While initial reviews praised individual slices, the restaurant now exclusively sells whole pies due to high demand. Despite a premium price point, many find the quality ingredients and unique flavor profiles, like the standout 'nduja pizza, worth the wait and cost.
Ceres Pizza is celebrated for its thin, crispy sourdough crust and high-quality, often imported, ingredients. While the mushroom pizza with creme fraiche and onion is a standout, the 'nduja pie is also highly recommended despite its high price. Some diners find the cheese pizza average or the crust too dry/overcooked, and the shift to whole pies only has been a point of contention for those who prefer slices.
"The mushroom pizza, particularly the one with creme fraiche and onion, is frequently recommended. The 'nduja pie is also highly praised, though it comes at a higher price point."
Customers generally praise the pizza's unique flavor and quality ingredients, particularly the sourdough crust and toppings like mushroom and 'nduja. However, many find the high prices and long wait times to be significant drawbacks.
Important Note
Ceres now only sells whole pies, and securing one often involves significant wait times, sometimes hours. Prices are considered premium for pizza.
"Ceres Pizza is suggested, with a note that it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays."
Neutral"The user states that Ceres has cute matches."
Neutral"The user criticizes Ceres pizza for often appearing burnt in photos and finds such food fads tiresome."
Negative"The user regrets waiting in line at Ceres for hours, only to leave due to even longer wait times for a $70 pie that didn't taste significantly different from other pizzas."
Negative"The user found Ceres pizza to be just 'fine' and not mind-blowing enough to warrant the wait or a repeat visit, despite avoiding a long initial queue."
Neutral"The user exclaims about Ceres not being mentioned more often."
Positive"Ceres is mentioned as being near Rubirosa and Scarr's, but with a potential long wait and serving pies only."
Positive"Ceres is listed under 'Worth going out of the way for', but with a caveat about a potential multi-hour wait and only serving whole pies."
Positive"The author gave Ceres a 6.5/10 after trying a cold slice of plain cheese pizza offered by strangers. They felt the flavor didn't appeal to them, though the texture was good, and they finished the slice due to the crispy base."
Negative"This commenter stated that Ceres has the best tomato slice, also mentioning Chrissy's as excellent."
Positive"In response to a mention of Ceres, this commenter questioned if their tomato pie includes pecorino cheese."
Neutral"This user listed Ceres alongside Fini and Una Pizza Napoletana for tomato slices."
Positive"This commenter praised Ceres' tomato pie, suggesting to ask for it without the finishing dressing. They also mentioned F&F as a good Brooklyn option."
Positive"This user preferred Christy's pizza over Ceres, noting they received their pie in hand within 25 minutes and found it to be very good."
Positive"This user felt that while Ceres pizza is good, other places like Joe's or L'Industrie offer great pizza without taking up as much visitor time. They questioned if someone not deep into NYC pizza would appreciate the nuances."
Neutral"This user recommended Christy's pizza in Greenpoint, stating it's worth the hype and has a manageable line of 30-45 minutes on weekends."
Positive"This user stated that waiting in line or reserving pizza in NYC is antithetical to the experience and suggested visitors should not waste time on it."
Negative"This user was disappointed that Ceres does not offer chili flakes, citing a negative experience when asking for them and being told 'we don't do that here.'"
Negative"This user reacted negatively to the idea of paying $60 for a pizza and expressed disapproval of eating somewhere endorsed by Dave Portnoy."
Negative"This user stated that Ceres is a two-person operation using high-end ingredients, explaining the long wait times and higher prices. They believe Portnoy's endorsement was accurate and that the pizza is worth the hype and cost."
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