Piola
(212) 777-7781
48 E 12th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7333
-73.9918
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
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The Scene
Colorful glass chandeliers hang from the high ceilings and whimsical photographs adorn the walls in this comfortable and casual pizza joint. The airy space, open pizza oven and bold-colored decor create a hip and fun venue for gathering. Restaurant staff is upbeat and helpful.
The Food
From fresh, hearty salads to pizza and pasta choices, the lengthy menu has something for everyone. For starters, the carpaccio arrives with a layer of thin beef draped over a bed of arugula with shaved Parmesan while the classic bruschetta is also a good choice. Pizzas, such as the Capricciosa, is a perfect marriage of salty prosciutto, mushrooms, artichokes and melted mozzarella over a thin crust. Gnocchi is a cheese lover's dream--a combination of mozzarella, Brie, gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses coats the light potato dumplings. Chocolate cake served with gelato makes for a heavenly finish.
User Reviews
ziwi
February 17, 2009
I brought my cousin to Piola last Saturday because I liked the pizza. When my hot pizza was brought to the table it slipped off the plate and landed onto my lap! The hot cheese burned my finger and I had pizza all over my jeans! Awful! The worst part is that I was actually charged for the pizza that fell into my lap AND the make-up pizza. All we got were "sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry"..... I couldn't believe we were expected to pay for the make-up pizza after the first one landed on me and burned me! Go to an Italian restaurant and pizzeria where they actually take care of their customers!
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lizzyred8
November 18, 2008
Ordered a salad and 2 pizzas to split. Food was delicious, and more than enough to go around. Dessert was fantastic - vanilla ice cream in a cookie shell with some sort of deliciousness crumbled on top. Prices were definitely reasonable, with a dessert cocktail on the house.
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aerogal619
September 26, 2008
Chipotle-looking kind of place, with high industrial ceilings, simple tables, and chrome fixtures. The pizza was yummy- I ordered mine with artichokes, of course. I also enjoyed a cold bottle of Peroni Italian birra. Dinner was only $11, not bad. As with many of my reviews about NYC restaurants, the service was slow and unfriendly. It wasn't bad and the food was good enough that it didn't matter. I would say this is a great choice if you want something inexpensive, easy and you?re in the neighborhood.
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Know Before You Go:
Given its close proximity to Union Square and movie theaters, reservations are recommended for busy weekend evenings.
What to Drink:
The bar serves classic Italian and Brazilian style cocktails, including fruity bellinis, lime-infused capriroskas and a wonderfully smooth scroppino al limone.
Look Good:
The wine list is small but offers budget-friendly choices like Rosso della Venezia and a classic Pino Grigio.
What to Eat:
Guests have their choice between thin-crust pizza from the wood oven, pizza without sauce and Neapolitan style pizza with a thicker crust.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
