I had lunch at Manicomio Pizza while in Asheville. Manicomio was one of the businesses that gave free food to the community after Helene. I made note as those are the places I want to dine while in Asheville. Pizza is ordered at the counter and brought to your table. They have inside and outside seating although I am not sure if the patio was open while I was there. Personal sized pizzas were all gluten free so to get regular crust I had to order by the slice. Next time I will just order a large. Ordering by the slice is a nice option as you can try a few different types of pizza. I got to try the Hawaiian and the White. Both were delicious. Beverages were just cans or bottled water as water wasn't potable when I was there. I'm sure there are more options now as Asheville water is now drinkable. If you are looking for great pizza in Downtown Asheville, check out Manicomio. read more

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We sat in the back room by our selves (12) nice place for a group. Service was nice. The pizza was excellent the supper thin crust was perfect. read more

Manicomio Pizza - Super thin crust very good. - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

A prominent building in the center of the city, this offers a basic necessity: pizza. Importantly, they sell by the slice. Ordering a cheese slice and a slightly leafier Sicilian slice got me a nicely browned crust and contrasting flavor notes from different cheese types. Not the most impressive pizza I've had in Asheville, and their salad selection didn't really do it for me, but of enough quality to be worth the stop in. They have an outdoor seating deck and a brick-lined interior, so it's a nice place to enjoy a slice. read more

Manicomio Pizza - Cheese Slice and Sicilian Slice Of The Day - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

without a doubt my favorite place for pizza in Asheville. Whether it's a slice or a whole pie it's Manicomio for me the Sandwiches are excellent too and the rolls are perfect - crisp not crunchy and light and chewy not doughy. plenty of places to sit up front, outside seating is available and there is a big back room for larger groups no matter what, there is always the food read more

I have eaten here for years. The Pizza is excellent. The staff has always been friendly and in the summertime, the beer is cold....

The best pizza in Asheville. PERIOD. always my go to. Thin, crispy, fresh, consistent.

Service: friendly, very good.Ambiance: inside, meh. Outside, they allow dogs so A+. Food: Based on other reviews, and the way they were expertly tossing the dough, I had high hopes. I'm sorry but this is mediocre pizza at best. I've had better pizza at the mall. I did order by the slice so they were sitting around for a bit then reheated so that has to be taken into consideration but the dough and sauce is very bland. Not much taste. The crust isn't light and airy like New York crust should be. I ordered a cheese slice and a specialty slice (pepperoni, basil, honey drizzle, something or other). If you're familiar with Portnoy's grading scale, he would give this a 4.5. Nice people, good local beer selection, they allow dogs, locally owned, so I wanted to like this but crappy pizza. Sorry. read more

I called 5 minutes before closing on a Thursday night-- they were very accommodating as the last Pizza order, great customer service and delicious pizza! My wife is from New York and she was craving the pizza, and she totally approved. NY style thin crust with a garlic sauce that made it amazing. Best pizza, highly recommend read more

I had it delivered. It took 2 hours and arrived cold. I wouldn't necessarily assume the restaurant is at fault for this. But then there's the pizza. Blandest pizza I've ever had. I'm not one to typically add salt to my food, but this needed salt and flavor. It also seemed a little undercooked. I ended up adding salt, garlic, and red pepper flakes and baking it for a bit longer. At that point it was 'okay'. read more

Pizza is well made. I was a bit surprised by the fact that they were unwilling to swap one topping for another and we had to remove and add to pay for it. The pizza is super expensive - 14 inch pizza for $25 is a quite pricey. Other than that it's a fine place to get a pizza in a hurry. The parking is paid parking on all the broadway. The service is quick and ambiance is reasonably nice for a pizza place. read more

Decent pizzeria in downtown Asheville. Saw it while walking around and saw that they have a huge outdoor patio with lots of seating. The service was great and the place was nice. My sisters and I just wanted some quick food, so we decided on pizza by the slice and and Italian sub. The pizza was pretty good. I liked the sauce a lot. The Italian sub was ok. I wasn't a fan of the balsamic vinegar on it. Also it was not worth $10. Overall, the restaurant was good for a quick stop when walking g around downtown. read more

Manicomio Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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This is a good run of the mill pizza place. We got a carry-out pizza and it was ready very quick (especially impressive for a Friday night). The pizza itself was good - the sauce had a sweetness to it that I really liked. My only critique is that the dough/bread part of the pizza was a bit hard/tough. Otherwise, I was satisfied. read more

Manicomio Pizza - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Had two slices w pepperoni. There was so much sauce it was soupy. Something majorly off w the pizza making in terms of proportions. Have had a lot of New York style pizza. This needs more work. read more

Came here for an event and unfortunately we were not impressed. Service was very slow and pizza was scant and just OK. Salads were OK as well. Can't speak to the price but they didn't nail the northeast neighborhood pizza joint vibe very well. read more

Great experience here. Service was great and there was seating available. When you enter, you order and pay at the counter, and then they bring you your food. It wasn't a long wait for 2 sandwiches, a specialty slice and a calzone. Definitely great for a quick bite when downtown. read more

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The two of us stopped by Manicomio Pizza for dinner while we were in downtown Asheville because we noticed there was a really nice, spacious outdoor dining area. You order at a street-side window and then they'll bring your order out to you if you're dining there. We got the White Sauce Pizza (olive oil & garlic base, mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino romano). We were warned that it would be about $2 to add each additional topping, but we were really feeling it, so we added pineapple and red peppers as well. The pizza was good, but nothing mind-blowing and honestly without the extra toppings, it would've been just a plain cheese and olive oil pizza. We did have some leftovers though which was nice! read more

Manicomio Pizza - White Sauce Pizza (added bell pepper and pineapple) - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Let me tell you about this vegan pizza they serve. I've been vegan going on 4 years -- that's how long it's been since I've had dairy cheese -- and that's how long I've had to try probably a hundred of vegan cheeses. This cheese fooled me!! I had to go back to the counter to confirm it was vegan!! Now, my dairy loving partner said she could tell it was vegan, but that it was very good. I got the vegan stromboli and so glad I did. Thanks to the cashier for recommending it. Everything about it was perfect. It's also so rare to find a place that sells vegan pizza by the slice (so dope!) and even will put whatever you want on that slice (stop it now -- it's just too much!). Everyone (vegans and the rest of y'all) -- go get some pizza from here!!! read more

Manicomio Pizza - Vegan Stromboli - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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came in here after a couple drinks on a nice cold night, and the slice of pepperoni was fresh out of the oven and hit the spot!!

super convenient to get to from our hotel and the pizza was really good! The service was quick and the people were nice. I could eat this pizza over and over again! Definitely worth a try! read more

As a native NYer (from the actual city) and proud self proclaimed food critic, I am constantly on the search for good pizza. I may have even subconsciously downgraded to searching out "decent" pizza, because the high expectations have left me a disappointed diner more times than not. Cue Manicomio Pizza! OMG, What good pizza! I haven't had a NY slice in years!!! But who could forget it? Their pizza slices are made perfectly and tastes like authentic NYC pizza - The crust is tasty and the cheese is top notch. They have very good customer service and are willing to put whatever toppings you want on a slice with no judgement, just a steep cost :) But it was all worth it! read more

Manicomio Pizza - White Slice and Quattro Slice - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We tried Manicomio for a quick dinner one night after a long day of hiking and exploring the area. Our go-to pizza order is usually pepperonis and banana peppers -- two toppings that my SO and I can always agree on. Most of the time we do a build your own and select our toppings, but Manicomio had one with exactly what we wanted! It was called the Ashevillian. Sizes are 14", 16", or 20". It was ready in about 10 minutes. I don't know if I just wasn't that hungry or what, but the pizza was just okay. Interestingly, it tasted better the next day for leftovers when we ate it cold. Overall, 3 stars in my opinion. read more

Manicomio Pizza - Ashevillian - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Tried Manicomio as part of a food tour and loved it! I am a huge fan of NY style pizza and their corned beef is house made! read more

Manicomio Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I'm not a tough critic of restaurants but after talking with my husband, we agreed that Manicomio is a 3-star restaurant. We've been in twice now and have been felt very 'meh' about the pizza both times. Everything that I read about them claims that they are NY style pizza but my experiences do not align with that claim. Their pizza has very thin crust, little sauce, little cheese and is served with a cardboard like crunchy texture of crust. It doesn't flop over or bed at all. The flavor is OK but kinda bland. I can't comment on anything other than the pizza but they do have a bunch of other things on their menu that you'd see at any Italian lunch restaurant, such as pasta, dessert, sandwiches. All that being said, their pizza is edible, just pretty OK, especially compared to the other awesome Asheville joints. The reason I chose to give them 3 stars is because their staff are really friendly and take great care of their customers. I also absolutely love the space. The indoor dining space has toy figurines from the 80 and 90s such as Wonder Woman, Steve Urkele and more. They also have a deer head dressed up funny which made me really happy. Their outdoor dining area is really the star of this place! They have a large outdoor patio space with great lighting, a colorful mural and comfortable seating. I'll go back if I'm ever with friends if they are wanting to go, but probably won't go back on my own. read more

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I've been here twice because it's so great when you need a quick bite. The staff is awesome and the food was ready super quickly. The pizza itself is nothing life changing but it totally does the job! I did enjoy the garlic knots a lot. read more

We really enjoyed our meal of pepperoni pizza, eggplant rollatini & penne Alfredo. The tomato sauce was fresh and delicious. The pizza crust was thin and nicely baked with a buttery crust. The Alfredo sauce was good too. Served with garlic knots. It is a casual restaurant. The friendly server brought water for our pup without our asking. There's a very large patio that looks as though it would be nicely lit at night. read more

I moved to Asheville three months ago and this is still our favorite pizza. Thin, cheesy, slightly sweet sauce just the way I like it. Well, I get it for my son because it is his favorite pizza and he doesn't really like a lot of food. It is so good I can't even look at it! I am leaving Asheville, but I will miss Manicomio pizza and will stop by when I visit. Yumm! Cheers! read more

Manicomio Pizza - Say Cheeeze!! - Pizza Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Yes! Slices NY style. I love being able to order a $10 slice of pizza with every topping I've ever wanted on a pizza. It's fun and indulgent but yolo. Their food is actually reasonably priced. Sometimes I just get carried away with add ons. It's definitely me not them. The pizza here is very new York style. While I usually build an insanely expensive slice I sometimes get pasta, the pasta is carb my comfort goodness. My one recommendation is always save room for dessert. read more

Family stopped in here looking for last minute dinner. Pizza was great! Our nine month old had the kid's spaghetti, and he liked it so much he cried in between bites for more. 100% recommend. read more

I only had 1 slice of cheese pizza - and it's rare to find places that serve slices - it's authentic NY style pizza - great sauce!

For our weekly dinner delivery, we chose Manicomio pizza. We ordered through Kickback delivery on a Sunday at 6:00. First, let's address Kickback. For those of you not familiar with this delivery service, it is much like Doordash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, etc. However Kickback is locally owned and operated, and they donate 30% of every driver fee to local Asheville charities. This is why I choose them over other delivery companies that may cost less. The baseline delivery fee is $4.99 (more for each mile beyond 5), which means a driver will typically make $3.50 off every order (before tip). To put that in perspective, your driver averages $1.75/ order (or hour, since that's how long a delivery typically takes) for their time and expenses as a contracted employee (after taxes, costs and deductions). TIP YOUR DRIVER WELL! If you cannot afford to tip your driver, then don't order delivery. If you cannot afford to tip your server, then don't eat out. Now to the restaurant. I've personally never had a New York style pizza, so I was really looking forward to trying Manicomio. We ordered the Ashevillian with pineapple added, Baked Ziti, and house salads. My husband has had a New York style pizza before and while he says the pizza was good, it wasn't a real NY pizza. I thought the pizza was cooked and favored perfectly, but it wasn't the best pizza I've ever had. We asked for the ranch dressing to be on the side and they put it on the pizza. I guess they overlooked that special request, which wasn't a huge deal breaker. The house salads were fresh and delicious, although I wish they provided more dressing as there wasn't enough to evenly coat the salad. The Ziti was also delicious; no complaints. I would definitely recommend trying this place at least once. read more

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Phenomenal Rueben sandwich!!! Buttery and crunchy with just the right amount of beef and kraut!!! Must go!!!

Food was delicious, service was great, and ambiance was nice and casual. Just what we were looking for!

Manicomio catered my small wedding and did a fabulous job! We ordered a selection of pastas and salad, and my Sicilian in-laws were impressed with how good it was. Would absolutely use them again! read more

Great place to stop for a slice. It's no NYC pizza, but it does the job. I had regular cheese pizza which didn't have as much flavor as NYC but I enjoyed it. Crust was crispy and it came out piping hot. read more

The calzones and Stromboli was amazing. I had the veggie Stromboli and substituted vegan cheese. Amazing spot to visit in Asheville. I love the assortment of desserts. I love there was enough variety for different diets. This spot saved our annual girls trip . read more

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Delicious! Inside has some seating but after placing your order at the counter you can sit outside where there is plenty of seating in thier courtyard. Shade and sunny available Forgot to pictures as we were to busy enjoying the fresh air and good food! read more

You can't beat Manicomio. The atmosphere is serious about food and kind of a playful, don't take yourself too seriously attitude otherwise. House made everything, except salad dressings. I keep hoping they'll do dressings because they would make them delicious. There are pizzas on my wishlist that I've talked with others who loved them. I could go on and on, but I'm hungry. The meatballs and sausage are great on a spicy pie. read more

Overpriced mediocre pizza for tourists. sucks cause when they first opened I thought it was pretty good.

Our family was extreeeeemely divided on the food here: two of us aggressively disliked the sauce, which tainted the rest of the slice for us, and one thought it was amazing. The non-sauce likers thought it was a bit too much like an unseasoned pure tomato puree, which I'm sure is a big plus for some pizza aficionados and/or purists, but wasn't for us. Despite ordering by-the-slice, the pizza came out hot and fresh - no sense of staleness or that it'd been hanging out waiting to be eaten by some suckers. Really cute decor (my son loved the superheros and the staff were quick to point out ones he missed, which he loved) and the miniature fireplace was a nice touch on a 17-degree day, but I can't see a second visit in our future. read more

Fantastic pizza. The air duct work is admittedly not much to look at but for a small pizza joint with a psych ward sign I think it perfectly captures the vibe. Also, I can see that the main line was sealed with water-based duct butter instead of oil-based so points for being food-safe :) read more