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New York City Out to Lunch - NYC's Best Pizza

Gonzo

Outstanding pizzas and robust Italian fare at a neighborly brownstone trattoria.

Food

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Ambience

(8)

Service

(8)

Value

(8)

The Scene

The energy is warm, easy and pleasant-everyone's having a good time, and the feeling is palpable. In the front bar area, boisterous neighbors and friends share bottles of wine; the large dining room, with its lovely painted ceiling and oversized portrait of a portly chef, is the destination for serious eating.

The Food

Pizzas are nothing short of excellent-perfectly charred, with a good bendy, thin crust. Pair them with a simple salad, such as grilled onions drizzled with olive oil, or arugula with sweet balsamic onions and Parmesan. Pasta lovers may be a bit disappointed: While the hefty bowls of pasta are fine, both the penne gratin and the pappardelle with lamb ragu taste like they are missing something. Among entrees, the porcini-crusted bass and the braised short ribs are standouts. And if you manage to leave room for dessert, the classic ricotta cheesecake is a very good choice.

140 W 13 th St
New York ,  NY   10011-7802
Phone: (212) 645-4606