07/03/09

Surprisingly Good

by CelestialNYC

My friend and I wandered into here today after walking around Central Park. It's really nice and cozy place with outdoor seating in the summer. We tried the prosciutto pizza which was shockingly great! It's hard to come by prosciutto pizza that's not so salty and this one was just perfect and crisp and tasty. We also had the shrimp salad, also very good. Our total meal was $28 w/o tip. I think it's a great spot for catching up w friends or even going out on a date. Place isn't that big but charming. Only downside was the waitress seemed grumpy, but service was fine otherwise. I would definitely come back here if I was in the neighborhood and in the mood for pizza! They have pasta dishes and some antipasta dishes as well.

• Pros: Pizza, outdoor seating
• Cons: waitress could've been a bit more friendly

11/23/08

Simply in love!

by Cleo717

I felt in love with this place from the first look. This simple, but stylish upper west side italian restaurant with a brick oven has almost become my home. Sometimes I come there even twice, for luch and dinner. This place is good to take out your family for a dinnner and very romantic to come for a date later. Bettola has the best pizzas. Last night I had white pizza with asparagus, chery tomatoes, mushrooms and truffle oil. My friend had Prosciutto de Parma with goat cheese, marinated tomatoes and lots of basil. Amazingly good! Pastas are also very good, never tried carrot fettuccine or goat cheese and pistacio ravioli in any other place.

The service is very friendly, professional and easy going. They are knowledgable about their different wines and daily specials.

I have tried so many places in the neighbourhood, but Bettola is the place I will allways return because it is consistant and never dissapoints.

03/25/07

Best thin crust pizza

by manamy

This is truly an Upper West Side gem - the pizzas are excellent as well are the salads and the spinach lasagna. They even offer the option of whole wheat dough for your pizza. However, I believe the service leaves a lot to be desired. The waitstaff is inattentive and unknowledgeable about the menu/specials etc.

Still worth it to go, esp if you live in the neighborhood.

• Pros: Thin crust pizza, whole wheat option
• Cons: No bar, poor service