Motorino
Pizzeria$$$$
East Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and The New York Times
"Try the Brussel sprouts pizza, Proscuitto, and soppresatta picante"(40 Tips)
"The brussels sprouts and pancetta pizza is by far the best."(9 Tips)
"Soppressata Piccante and the Brussels Sprouts pizzas."(9 Tips)
"Also, the soppressata pizza and perfect pizza wine are fantastic"(7 Tips)
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Tolga BüyükdoganayOctober 7, 2015Basic and great. Not like 100 pizza to select from. But you can make your own pizza. Good wine too. And 80s music!
Erin FaySeptember 22, 2013Amazing pizza. The crust is to die for - light and airy. Seriously one of my favorite crusts.
Raphael LangenscheidtSeptember 4, 2015$12 lunch deal is hard to beat. The sopressata is delicious, the dough light and the music is 👌🏼- great place!
Shrutika SachdevFebruary 3, 2015Best pizza in the East Village! Small space so go at odd hours or be prepared to wait!
Tom WangJune 2, 2015Pretty good actually. The Brussel sprouts pizza is phenomenal. Make sure you know what you're getting doe
Kristina RudicMay 11, 2016AHMAZING. Ask what they recommend because the waiters won't steer you wrong!
Sissi NieAugust 26, 2014The heirloom tomatoes during the summer season is to die for, so get it either on the white pizza or in a salad- trust me, it's worth it.
ドーラMarch 7, 2011Try the margherita or the Pugliese, a refreshingly non-dry pizza bianca topped with burrata, broccolini, spicy sausage and chilies. There's also a selection of burrata-topped crostini and cured meats.
JamesOctober 9, 2013Authentic Italian pizzas worth writing home about. Definitely grab a glass of the sparkling red wine - it is indeed the perfect wine for pizza.- Justin BretonMarch 16, 2015I'm gonna make it easy for you... Get the Soppressata Piccante and the Brussels Sprouts pizzas. 🍕🍕🍕
Slice Pizza BlogNovember 10, 2010Our favorites here are the brussels sprout–pancetta pie (ask them to omit the meat if you're veg), the hot soppressata pie, and the cherrystone clam pizza (only available at the Manhattan branch)
Willem Van LanckerAugust 24, 2015Classic New York pizza with creative toppings (clams! brussels sprouts!) — better for takeout or delivery than dining in.
Tatiana CelliniMarch 11, 2015Delicious thin pizza, add prosciutto or Brussel sprouts and you won't regret it.
dsinskyMay 12, 2014The "perfect pizza wine" lives up to its name and the brussel sprouts and pancetta pizza is as good as everyone says.
Tatiana DorochinaJuly 2, 2014The perfect pizza wine they recommend is actually pretty good. Anchovies pizza is awesome. The regular meat pizza was soggy in the middle.
Eric HAugust 10, 2014Shows no signs of slowing down after all these years...Brussels sprout pie and diavolo pie are perfect together. Only knock is service can feel rushed with so many mouths to feed.
Juan Manuel BerrosJanuary 11, 2018Pugliese pizza was intensely amazing. So good. Please go to this place.
My two favorite pizzas here are the brussels sprout and pancetta pie and the cherrystone clam pizza. But you really can't go wrong with whatever calls to you on the menu. Read more
Best sit-down pizza in the East Village (and probably Manhattan). An ambitious eater can down a whole pie, so get a couple different ones for your table.
SiovonneAugust 26, 2014If I want pizza, this is it. The Prosciutto Di Parma is my favorite. And for the heat, the Soppressata Picante.
Serious EatsMarch 15, 2013Perhaps the best Neapolitan pizza in town. The Brussels sprouts pie is a must.- aFebruary 3, 2016Excellent fancy-er pizza, incredible flavor combinations. Try the Brunch pizza on weekends!
ShahSeptember 20, 2014Small and charming place serving my favorite pizza in NYC. Everything is great, especially the Soppressata Picante.
HashtagNYUAugust 29, 2014Pizza pies are great for yourself or for sharing. Try their cherry stone clam, brussels sprout, or pancetta pizzas. Read more
Juston PayneFebruary 3, 2012The New York Times says this is the best in Manhattan. They're wrong, but close. It's typically packed after 7:30pm and the servers are frazzled and hurried, but the bufala mozzarella is worth it.
Varun ShettyMarch 14, 2015Two pies for three people are plenty. The straciatella and margherita are safe bets.
DensJanuary 13, 2015Believe the hype about the Brussel Sprout pizza. The fizzy "pizza wine" is good but won't blow your mind (I'd get a beer instead)
Don't miss out on their lunch deal: a mixed green salad and pizza for only $12. Order the Brussels Sprouts pizza if you're a white pizza lover.
Meghan LaMountainDecember 9, 2014Really good food. Must order the brussels sprout pizza and the octopus salad. Cute atmosphere.
NAm SimonisDecember 19, 2010"the city's best pizza" like they said, is owned by a belgian... and yes the pizzas are sooo goood you will cry... don't hesitate to take grilled corn with parmiggiano as a starter, it's wonderful! :
Maya ShanmugamApril 13, 2015If they're offering calzone as a special, get it-it's flavorful and the sauce is on the side so the calzone stays crispy
Chris GampatJuly 27, 2017All of their pizza is fantastic. But what I really digg is their cream soda.
Chris BruceJanuary 24, 2015Crust is so fluffy and delicious. Go for the brussel sprout pizza if you like white pizzas.
M TFebruary 21, 2013Closest pizzas to the ones in Italy! Absolutely delicious... With fresh ingredients!
Stephanie MorenoAugust 17, 2012Their lunch special is $12 for pizza (4 choices)+ mixed green salad from 11-4 M-F. Soppressata Piccante is my fav. Delicious pizza!
Karine SFebruary 22, 2015Holy moly.amazing, cedric from naples is on top of his stuff there. Highly suggest the olive pizza
Brittney JoyceAugust 14, 2014Sopressata is excellent, or the brussels sprout pizza if you want something more off the beaten pizza track.
Alex RavenelJuly 2, 2015Some of the best neo-Neapolitan pizzas in the city. Try the Brussels sprouts pie.
Bea ConstableOctober 14, 2017Pizza if the only option for entrees. The Brussels sprout pizza was recommended to us, but the Brussels sprouts were sort of limp rather than crispy and the bacon was undercooked.
Leanne ZDecember 17, 2015Very fresh food, friendly service. Perfect pizza wine is a sparking chilled red- yum!
Jake FochettaMarch 16, 2013Even if you don't like Brussel sprouts...I promise the Brussel sprout pizza will blow your mind. Get it.
Katherine M.June 5, 2014One of the pizza places in New York that I really liked, and a favorite of Victor's as well.
StyleiteJuly 5, 2011The sopressata pizza is amazing, as is the Brussels sprouts and pancetta pizza. And no matter what you do, order the “pizza wine.” Just trust us on this one.
Food NetworkAugust 10, 2011Rachael Ray stops by Motorino in Brooklyn, NY for a slice of Colatura Di Alici Pizza on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
AdrienSeptember 24, 2015Make space for some Marinated Beet Salad, and finish with the homemade Tiramisu!
Emilie FuttermanAugust 10, 2015Great pizza, great wine, great value. But, not particularly original. Good for take out.
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