NYC's hot new pizza joint w/ EMP alums. Thin, chewy, crispy sourdough crust. Mushroom & Nduja pies a must-try, but expect a wait!
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, a pizzeria founded by former Eleven Madison Park chefs, is highly praised for its innovative pizzas featuring a distinctive 36-hour fermented sourdough crust and imported Italian ingredients. While some find the pizza to be a bit dry or the price steep, many rave about the unique flavors and crispy thin crust, with the mushroom pizza and the pricey 'nduja pie being particular standouts. The establishment's popularity has led to significant wait times and a switch to whole pies only, making early arrival or careful planning necessary.
Ceres serves high-quality pizzas with a focus on a 36-hour fermented sourdough crust and premium imported Italian ingredients. The menu features unique flavor combinations, with the mushroom pizza (featuring creme fraiche and onion) and the Nduja pizza being particularly lauded. While most reviews are positive, some customers note that the pizza can be a bit dry or that the high price point and wait times detract from the experience.
"The mushroom pizza, often praised for its unique flavor and toppings, is a highly recommended dish. The 'Nduja pie, though expensive, is also frequently mentioned as a worthwhile indulgence."
Customers are generally very positive about Ceres' unique pizza, often highlighting the exceptional quality of the sourdough crust and toppings, though the high prices and long wait times are frequent points of contention. Some find the pizza dry or not worth the hassle, while others consider it a top-tier, albeit expensive, treat.
Important Note
The restaurant now exclusively sells whole pies, and wait times can be significant, with some customers reporting having to order hours in advance or experiencing long queues.
"This user simply mentioned Ceres Pizza as a worthwhile treat."
Positive"Ceres offers a good mushroom pizza, though obtaining it might be a hassle."
Positive"The mushroom pizza at Ceres is recommended."
Positive"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."
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