Apizz Restaurant
(212) 253-9199
217 Eldridge St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7217
-73.9902
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
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Go for the food and the ambiance
by rebgold777
October 23, 2008
I have been a long time diner at Apizz. The food is consistently hearty and delicious. I would recommend the Gnocchi and the Lasagna. I was not impressed with the Octopus Salad, so I would stick with the pizza to start or even just the fresh crusty bread they bring to the table. They have a healthy wine list to boot. I would highly recommend trying this little LES spot.
Pizza ok; avoid any time; terrible customer service
by mzwstiftel
October 04, 2008
3 pizza choices does not qualify as a Pizza restaurant. Food quite good but overpriced for the 'hood. If you like paying for a decorator you won't mind the prices. Service was the piece de resistance. Every 3 minutes a bus boy asks if you are finished or your waitress comes over and asks how everything is. The wait staff has never been trained that people dine out to speak to each other and not to be interruputed constantly.
The best part is the manager who when told of the intrusions never blinked nor said a word. If you want a good pizza go to Cronkites a couple of blocks away or to one of a thousand other much better Italian restaurants in the city. You want quiet and romance - stay home!
- Pros: Food good.
- Cons: Service intrusive.
I have only been here once but I would go back
by pbr2008
August 18, 2008
The restaurant was empty so they sat two of us at a four-top, which was nice. The white pizza with spinach was delicious. The gnocci tasted fresh. The service was friendly.
Worth at least one visit...
by rhapsodyblue
June 18, 2008
I returned a 2nd time with my parents and brother for a family dinner. With the family, we sampled more of their foods. The restaurant is nice, dim but well lit (we made reservations for 7pm in June). It is within a residential neighborhood that is contrary to the clients that dine at Apizz.
They are known for cooking most of their dishes in their wood burning stove oven. We ordered 3 appetizers and 4 entrees, sharing all family style. For the appetizers, we ordered the warm octopus salad, antipasto plate and polenta cakes with wild mushrooms. The appetizers were plenty for 4 people to share especially with the antipasto plate, check their website for a full description. For the main course, we ordered the whole fish roasted in the oven served with lemon and a very fruity flavorful olive oil, lasagna with braised wild boar ragu, and their famous giant meatballs filled with ricotta cheese, and gnocchi with braised short rib
The fish was a bit on the dry side but good - not worth the $$$ as indicated on their menu.
The braised wild boar ragu lasagna was ok. It was kind of sad looking lasagna, not really piled high with pasta and meat.
The meatballs (two lady's fist size were served) was a bit dry and not really filled with ricotta. The cookbook gives a different set of instructions from what was actually served. I was expecting the ricotta cheese to be oozing and overflowing. Also, I didn't think the chef's meat proportions made it anything special or different tasting from what I have made on my own.
And we were too full to eat the gnocchi so we took it home and I had it for lunch the next day - really good but not enough meat for the price.
Dessert, we ordered the apple crumble and amaretto ice cream. It was ok, not outstanding.
Our overall dining experience was ok - attentive service, a bit on the pricey side for food that wasn't inspirational. It's worth one visit if you haven't been, and if you're in the neighborhood.
- Pros: another italian restaurant to try
- Cons: a bit pricey for lack luster dishes
Excellent pizza, lasagna and gnocci and great service too!!!
by parisnyc8
March 10, 2008
I've been here three times for the last 6 months and I must say I love this place! The location is not great but this is truly a gem, I wish they open one close to midtown area! Their staff, Diego, was always very helpful and accommodating. I took my friends here for a b-day dinner and another time just to hang out...and each time they gave us complimentary desserts, it was awesome! Plus when I didn't like the bottle of wine that we ordered, he was quick enough to offer the wine list, apologized and told us to pick another bottle that we like. Now, that's great service! I will come back again.
- Pros: Very cozy, romantic and great food!
- Cons: Location
Predictable yummy menu, with an astounding decor
by amihaly
July 16, 2007
I said I would write a review of this place for the people I dined with here on Saturday night. the location was a bit offbeat considering the interior. The neighborhood is not very charming in itself, but once one steps inside, the high ceilings, exposed brick and amazing view of the wood burning oven takes you to another place. Perhaps a restaurant in Tuscany?? The service was decent. The food was delicious and very nicely presented. We ordered the Antipasti to share, with a side of green salad. The bread is extremely fresh and came with a nice ricotta and tomato sauce accompiniament. I enjoyed the chicken cutlet I ordered but I think the most appetizing dish was the pasta that the girl ordered next to me with butternut squash and stuffed ravioli. The meatballs were a bit large, but tasty and I didn't get to sample the lasagna orderd by another member of our table, the consistent Bret Stankley. His date, Pamela Vandecourt was a vegatarian and ordered the Ravioli I was eyeing seceretly behind my mountain of lettuce over chicken. Should have orderd it?? Dessert was uninspired with the apple crumble. And I am a big DESSERT person, so this was a dissapointment. I would opt for another cocktail instead of dessert next. Perfect for a double date, very romantic, quiet atmosphere. Will go here again.
- Pros: Beautiful interior, woodburning oven, delicious pastas, romantic
- Cons: "No specials except those written on the menu", dessert, air-conditioning too high
Good Non-Fussy Food
by ghhhreat
June 13, 2007
My boyfriend and I went last night for an early dinner and were not disappointed. A coworker recommended the place and it was romantic and warm. The menu is a little on the small side, but the choices all sounded fantastic. I had the whole roasted wild stripe bass and he had the ribeye. Both were generous portions and the ribeye was the correct temp. There was nothing fancy about the food, it was rustic and hearty. A great place for a dinner party or just a romantic date for two. And good service on top of that!
- Pros: Delicious food and friendly service
- Cons: A lot of pricey wines on the menu, least expensive ones started around $40
Not as Excellent as I'd Hoped
by helyn32
December 11, 2006
My boyfriend and I took our parents to Apizz this past wknd. The six of us were expecting to have a low-key, sophisticated dinner with what we'd hoped would be a quiet, conversational atmosphere. The evening started out more quietly and quite nicely. The brick oven is huge and acts as a really lovely backdrop to the evening. The walls are all exposed brick and incredibly homey. We were sat immediately.
As the evening progressed, however, the noise level of the restaurant became almost unbearable and yelling was required for us to hear each other speak. The food was only slightly above average.The lasagna with wild boar ragu was by far the best. The handkerchief pasta was average (on the plus side, it came with large and generous pieces of lump crab meat). My father's risotto was on the salty side. Dessert, again, was not particularly impressive. The best dessert by far was the flourless chocolate cake.
If you're looking to have a dinner that's similar to this, try Lavagna instead. Pastas here are about $26 on average, the rib-eye is $36, and the seafood risotto somewhere in the middle. Lavagna is cheaper and although it doesn't have the large brick oven for atmosphere, the food, in my opinion, is better.
Best Italian Restaurant
by whawhat
April 11, 2006
Food is amazing. Service is great. Ambience is Perfect. A little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. Call ahead as the space is small. Highly Recommended.
- Pros: Excellent Food, Service, Great Drinks
- Cons: a little pricey, Must call ahead
Great little hidden treasure
by lauren03
March 17, 2006
Cuta and cosy..Tried a few appetizers and main dishes and to be honest..each one was awesome..there were no dissapointments...will def go back. Went with 4 other people, that was a little tight, so I would not reccommend going with a large group. The place is cute and cozy and has a nice lounge downstairs if your just in the mood for cocktails..Nice wine list. The montepulciano is cheapest wine served by the galss at $7 and is great. I had the Ravioli di Zucca and it was SO SO good. Filling but you will be so happy with the decision...Not a cheap menu..but shouldnt be cause it is great/quality food...enjoy!
- Pros: Fresh,tasty food, ambiance
