No. 28
5 Generations of Neopolitan Pizza Chefs. Voted BEST Pizza, Citysearch 2008.
(212) 463-9653
28 Carmine St
(at Between Bleecker Street and Bedford Street)
New York,
NY
10014
40.730201
-74.002865
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-12:30am
Fri-Sat 11am-2am
Sun 11am-12:30am
Price:
$$
Last updated 7.02.09

What People Are Saying About No. 28
The Owner
No. 28
Owner
So what is the secret of Numero 28 success? Simple - the restaurant produces pizzas using only natural and fresh ingredients, and it employs tried and traditional methods for preparing and raising the pizza dough. This combination of the great and the good has earned Numero 28 a 'Pizza DOC' stamp of approval. The DOC is to pizza what DOC is to wine - a signature of quality awarded by a central body. The pizzas are not just loved by the people of the Village; in fact they have drawn the attention of the Italian glitterati as well as a few international big hitters.
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
There's no mystery as to the specialty here: A brick oven entirely dominates one room while the black-and-tan dining room features the history of pizza scrawled on one wall. Ceiling fans lazily whir, echoing the pace of the casual service and young, dressed-down clientele.
The Food
The pies here are purely Neapolitan, which means baked hot and fast with a thin, chewy, smoky crust. There's no better model than the Bufalina D.O.C., topped with creamy buffalo mozzarella and a sauce bursting with fresh tomato flavor. The staff loves to recommend the pizza alla pere for its unique blend of pear, gorgonzola and walnuts. But while it's easy to become attached to the pies, don't overlook the lasagna with meaty bechamel sauce, the piadine (pizza bread) stuffed with arugula, mozzarella and prosciutto, and especially the zeppole, tiny, grape-sized rounds lightly dusted with powered sugar--a world apart from the familiar street-fair doughnuts.
User Reviews
MJJJay
April 19, 2009
The food here is amazing and extremely well-priced, and they have quite an extensive wine selection and the staff knows their stuff when it comes to the food and wine!
read full reviewti88
April 10, 2009
As of today, the best pizza we found in town. It’s possible to have the traditionally shaped pizza as well as a pizza long 18” or 29” inches. Right in the center of the old Little Italy, the one that tourists don’t experience. from the editor of KIT in the City
read full reviewcmcgogney
January 15, 2009
I cannot believe this place won Best of New York. The pizza was, at best, okay. First of all an 18-inch thin crust pie cost $27, which is unbelievably overpriced, especially considering the pizza was average. While the toppings were good, this was the thinnest crust pizza I have ever had. Basically a slice of pizza is like a cracker with a thin layer or sauce and cheese. Additionally, the pizza was overly salty and the cheese was pretty much non-existent. I would NOT recommend this place at all. There are so many better choices in NY. I really can't believe this place won.
read full reviewThe Details on No. 28
Know Before You Go:
No slices here: The pizza comes in 12-inch rounds, or 18-inch or 29-inch oblongs fit for the whole gang.
Where to Sit:
The sidewalk tables provide a spot to watch the eclectic Village crowd waltz by.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery
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Message from No. 28
- Pizza by the Meter
- Heart of the West Village
- Live Sports Entertainment
So what is the secret of Numero 28 success? Simple - the restaurant produces pizzas using only natural and fresh ingredients, and it employs tried and traditional methods for preparing and raising the pizza dough. This combination of the great and the good has earned Numero 28 a 'Pizza DOC' stamp of approval. The DOC is to pizza what DOC is to wine - a signature of quality awarded by a central body. The pizzas are not just loved by the people of the Village; in fact they have drawn the attention of the Italian glitterati as well as a few international big hitters.











