It's very small inside for dining in, so make sure you have reservations or come in an off hour. The staff was very attentive, and you can get a good look into the kitchen at that pizza oven. They left a bottle of water on our table which was nice to refill as we needed. We started with the meatball appetizer, and it came with three big, beefy meatballs paired with a soft chewy bread perfect for dipping in the tomato sauce. The pizza also came pretty quickly. We got the soppressata pizza which had a bit of a heat kit, but it was super cheesy and full of crispy meaty pieces while still being light and with a delicious crust. It was the perfect size for sharing for 2 people. It was reasonably priced, very tasty, and quickly brought out. It's a great NYC pizza spot. read more

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This is a great pizza place! We got the Ceasars salad and it is now my favorite salad! We also got the wings and they were gigantic and juicy, bursting with flavor. For the pizza we got the pugluese but had mushroom instead of the broccoli rabe and sausage pizza. Crust was perfect dough was fluffy, great pie. The tiramisu was delicious, light and flavorful, I said I would have one bite but end up eating half of it. A nice size slice too! Staff were super friendly and attentive. Place is small but very chill vibes, you get to see their pizza oven so it was a nice experience! Definitely coming back! read more

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Today, MOTORINO authentic Italian food, Pizzas, delicious meatballs that are heavenly made, are there to warm your hearts and grace your awaiting palate. The wonderful thing about visiting Motorino restaurant, are their staffers. They are there to serve and please their customers. They have been a fixture in neighborhoods, and we're delighted to have them on the UWS of Manhattan, NY. THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT you want to definitely visit. read more

Motorino Pizza - MOTORINO, has been a constant fixture in neighborhoods, opening in 2008 in Williamsburg, Bklyn - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Love this little place. Excellent pizza, nice salads, fair prices and when Juan is working lunch, you feel like you're dining at a fine upscale establishment. He's an exceptional waiter and host. Only minor drawback is that they don't serve coffee, which is puzzling and disappointing. read more

It makes me sad to see so many "meh" reviews of this place. This place was soooo good. First, they were super accommodating. The restaurant is small. I emailed them the night before asking if they could accommodate our party of 10. The next morning they confirmed and had it all ready for us that evening. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. The pizza was not your traditional pizza. My younger two kids loved the cheese pizza. My oldest got the meatball pizza and really enjoyed it. The mushroom pizza was very good as well. But my favorite was the Brussel Sprouts pizza with pancetta! It was DELICIOUS! I loved the cozy feel of the place. It was perfect on a cold winter day to enjoy a meal with family/friends and a glass of wine. I will definitely be back - and will tell everyone I know! read more

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This is a cute pizza place, semi casual and totally fits the vibe of a NYC sit down pizza spot. The pizza was excellent, fresh sauce and perfect crust. The sauce was well seasoned but not overpowering. The crush was the right amount of crispy. They had a lot of different pizza options and were more than willing to do customizations. Service: Service was slow as it seemed like there were only 1-2 people on the floor. It took them about 15 minutes to bring my drink and this place is small, has no more than 15 small tables. Price: Priced like a typical NYC sit down spot. Insta: @TheShahLALand read more

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After a visit to Central Park, we stopped by this restaurant because of its convenient location nearby. The pizza was just okay. nothing to write home about, but not terrible either. On the other hand, the wings had a decent flavor and were a bit more enjoyable. The staff was neutral. They were not overly friendly, but not rude either. One of the standout aspects of this spot is the atmosphere. The seating, especially the outdoor dining area, is quite pleasant, making it a nice option if you're looking to relax outside after spending time in the park. Overall, it's an average experience, with the location and ambiance being the main highlights. read more

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The positions here are so big which meant my friend and I could share a salad, pizza, and tiramisu. Pizza is their thing and it's always great. The salad was filling and delicious. Peroni is my favourite beer which they carry too. Yum! Will be back! read more

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Decent oven fired pizza but the crust to sauce to cheese ratio needs improvement. The crust was delicious, crunchy but chewy, however that was the only good part. read more

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Had a great experience here for my daughter's 8th birthday. We came with 10 kids and 4 adults, and took over half the restaurant. It felt like we had the space to ourselves and the kids had a great time. The staff was so accommodating and helpful. Everyone from the server to the busser. They didn't rush us or seem bothered by the boisterous kids. Really friendly and nice to the kids, which I really appreciated. The pizza, salads, meatballs were all delicious. They also helped us serve and bring out the cake. Great bday for the kids, and happy parents who got to sit at a nearby table and enjoy the food. read more

More good pizza at Motorino! Tried the soppressata picante and pugliese. Watch out for the chilies on the pugliese though! We were seated rather quickly on a Friday night at an outdoor table. It was less crowded inside even though it was rather chilly out. Service was a little slow once we were seated. Our waiter eventually came and took our order and that was the only time we saw him. Lovely we really liked the pizza read more

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My husband and I came here for a date night on Saturday and LOVED it. The service is wonderful and the ambiance is quaint and cute. It felt very intimate. We ordered the roasted artichoke and a pizza. Be warned the chiles in the Amatriciana pizza mean business! I love spicy things and those chilis brought tears to my eyes haha Will be coming back. I loved my experience and my food. read more

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Motorino is honestly my favorite pizzeria. Their weekday lunch special $17.5 for any pie and house salad is amazing especially nowadays. The buy 2 get 1 free takeout deal is great if you don't mind not eating immediately. This place isn't perfect but I'm still happy with my experience there. Just went on Tuesday and grabbed the last table at 1pm. The house salad is so big for a lunch side. There's plenty of places that only give you half. Their purple onions are particularly sweet too. I'm usually against raw onions. Pies we ordered: don dom, meatball, cherrystone clams Overall the pies had a bit of burnt bottom while insides underdone. We think it's the oven not getting cleaned in time over the holidays and they're rushing to complete orders during lunch. Tolerable. This was the first time I tried the cherrystone clams. I think it's good to eat at the restaurant and less suitable for takeout. It's a bit fishy but I kind of like it. Squeezing fresh lemon brightens and sweetens up everything. It's very water when it comes out but it eventually soaks up a bit. Besides, it's juicy to me. I did notice they give clams diced up rather than whole. I don't mind it for the bite purpose but would be more impressed seeing it whole. Also I sat right next to the kitchen which made all my clothes smell like pizza afterwards. Not ideal but okay ish considering it went away after a few days. You also see all the wood they use for the oven. read more

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Appetizers, salads, red and white pizza options, and nice wine choices made for a great group dinner. There was something perfect for everyone in our party (e.g., meat lover, vegan). Service was great! read more

I was disappointed especially after having a good experience at their other location. This location is tiny inside. It's like you're dining with strangers at your table. The pizza was disappointing with soggy crusts and toppings that could have covered more of the crust. read more

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Solid pizza. Service is the only knock to this place. It's usually hit or miss. If the pizza itself did not make up for it, would be closer to 2 stars. Recommend giving the place a try for the food and just having a low bar for service. It's definitely for the crowd that loves chewy/tasty Neapolitan pizza crust. read more

Delicious pizza!!! Just a couple vegan options but they are AMAZING. Such good crust and tomato sauce! read more

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My pizza preference is a crispy crust. I need it, y'all. BUT. My friend's pizza preference happens to be a chewy crust. If you're like my friend, you will probably like Motorino. The buy 2 get a 3rd pizza free for delivery/takeout is kind of unbeatable, honestly. It was pretty much only the two of us eating, and we were full after 4 slices each, but these keep super well so you can reheat them and eat them again a different time. I really don't have much to say that was wrong about the flavors of the pizzas themselves-- they tasted fresh and like they were made with good ingredients. My favorite was probably the brussels sprouts pizza-- the brussels sprouts had a sweetness to them and the ham added the saltiness. My friend stands by the mushroom pizza. She gets it every single time. I personally thought that the mushrooms were good, but there's a weird saltiness that comes with certain bites. I never knew when to expect it so it was just like a salt jumpscare. As I was saying, though, I need a crispy crust. That bottom should be CRUNCHY. Biting into these slices was like chowing down on an entire mouthful of dough that was absolutely way too soft for my taste. I'm not sure how it was like this because the crust did show some areas of being burnt.... but it was just not crispy how I like my pizza. Chewy crust might be your preference, though! In which case, go crazy. The world is your oyster and in it you'll find Motorino. read more

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If you're looking for brick-over style pizza, this in the place. The crust is a dream, better than any pizza we have had anywhere else. My 7-year-old and I popped in for a quick lunch on our way to the AMNH and what a gem. We had the Margherita and Soppressata Piccante, both were perfection. If we hadn't been on our way to the museum we would have definitely brought the leftovers back home. Highly recommend to locals and visitors alike. read more

Ordered take out from this restaurant and got a mushroom, pepperoni, and margherita pizza. They had a buy 2, get 1 pizza deal! Overall, I wasn't too impressed because the pizzas were just not very tasty. The topping needed more salt and flavor, but the mushroom pizza was the best! read more

Nice location in the upper west side...came here to take out pizza after the movies...glad they were still open. Thin crust pizza that is ready in about 10-15 minutes... had the margherita pizza. They only sell by the pie - small is 4 slices and good enough to share for 2 people. They don't sell pizza by the slice. Buy 2 pies and your 3rd is free. Have to try some of the other pies next time in the area. they have outdoor seating as well since the pandemic...but not the greatest place to sit during a downpour even with the covering.. read more

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Need pizza? Need it to be super flavorful and chewy? Need the cheese, the sauce, the Sopressata to be just salty enough? This is pizza for grownups. We had three delivered with a nice green salad. If you want a heavenly Saturday afternoon lunch, delivered...yes, this is heaven. read more

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Very good pizza. Wood fired. Crust is great. Nice ambience. Has a good vibe. Good service.

We ordered delivery - unfortunately everything delivered was not good. We ordered 3 pizzas. All were severely undercooked and soggy. It took over an hour to get the food. We ordered the corn which arrived cold. The Kale Caesar salad arrived soggy. read more

Purdy good! I don't know if my standards have gone down or the dish has gotten better, but on a recent visit, an octopus salad I remember as being sort of mediocre was excellent. The slippery skin had been removed from the octopus and it was beautifully tenderized -- as well made as any I can remember* having in the city though it lacked the slight char I so love in freshly grilled octopus. (*Disclaimer: Nowadays I'm a little senile). The dish was a wonderful combination of acidic (lemon and vinegar), saline (capers), crisp (celery and onion), slightly sweet (tiny new potatoes) and chewy-tender (octopus). Together, the dish was greater than the sum of its parts. As a main course at lunch, it satisfied without putting me in a food coma despite my accompanying glass of house wine (a Montepulciano I think). Pardner had his usual pizza, which has a lovely crust of course, not-overly sweet tomato sauce, and lower-brow mozzarella (e.g. block mozzarella) than Motorino used pre-pandemic. The lower quality cheese doesn't seem to bother any of pizza eating members of the family so it doesn't bother me. All pizzas are great because they are all built on the foundation of that fabulous crust -- so order to your own tastes. There's a lunch prix fixe where you can order a pizza and house salad (fresh, though not otherwise noteworthy) for $17.50. Service was a little slow at lunch, since there was only one wait person who was waiting a number of tables and answering the phone for takeout and delivery orders. He was a champ and very pleasant -- but be aware if you're on a tight schedule. read more

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Delicious pizza! We made our own by combining one of the white pizzas with soppessada and onions. Very cute inside and very nice staff! Will definitely be returning. read more

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They've got their game on at the Mtorino on the UWS. Better than I remember years ago. On a busy early Friday night my Super Piccante was ready for pick up when they said it would be and it was delicious when I brought it home. Truly good Neopolitan style pizza. read more

Motorino Pizza - Delicious Super Piccante - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Cute, intimate spot for thin pizzas. The menu offers a good variety of pizzas; the dough and crust are nicely chewy, and the ingredients are fresh. Recommend the clam pizza and stracciatella pizza. read more

La familia y yo or yo y familia (I have a new Espanol app hahaha) had meatballs, fresh salad and pizza. I'm not a lover of Italian food but their food was very delicious! My apologies, this is another occasion where I'm not allowed to take pics of my food because of the family rule. They're saying they cannot take me anywhere or some chit like that. Who are these people? I think folks who don't yelp OR take pics of their food should be "rewarded" with a straight-jacket 24 hr experience. Just saying. We dined outdoors and though the waiters weren't super attentive and even forgot to bring us cutlery, it was easy for me to grab a few from empty tables around. Haha. I feel like such a bad-arse when I do simple chit like that. (My life lacks excitement so...). I enjoyed our little dinning experience. They don't accept American Express. I recommend! The End. read more

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I ordered two pizzas and had them delivered so I can't comment on ambiance or in store service. I can comment on thé pizzas and the sausage that we got on the side. Absolutely delicious pizza! The red sauce was so tasty. I don't know what the recipe is but it is definitely homemade. The crust was also terrific. I asked for well done and it was perfectly charred for me. Order came fast. Will definitely order again. read more

My mom was visiting and out of all the places I took her (there were many), she couldn't stop talking about the margarita pizza and the kale salad. She never raves about anything - but man, she loved it. The service is slow... but it was the end of the night so I understand. It's cozy and cute and I'll definitely be back! read more

I got a margherita pizza here. The flavor was alright, but the price was just too high for the quality and the portion size. At this price point, there are much better choices in the neighborhood. read more

Great pizza and super sweet server , they were able to seat us as a large party very quickly and were patient with us (loud kids) will defineltu return! Also had a wide variety of flavors which was cool read more

Disappointed again and definitely won't go back. Ordered delivery. Pizza was soggy (same as when we ate there). Dough was practically raw. Cheese quality wasn't great. The worst part was they put the pizza directly on the cardboard which is totally unsanitary. Thumbs down. read more

This restaurant is amazing. The management runs this shop so amazingly and the food is amazing -- this is why every new customer becomes a repeat customer. Delivery or sit down, you can't go wrong. read more

Great atmosphere and service. It's a lovely place to sit outside and very reasonably priced. The pizza is good but not great. The crust is a bit too doughy and thick. read more

Pretty solid pizza from Motorino. We took advantage of their "order three pizzas by the phone for delivery or takeout and get one of them free" deal. Decided to order the pizzas for takeout during a busy time on a Friday evening. Was told they'd be ready in 20 and ended up having to wait about 40 min or so. Not a huge deal. Overall the pizzas were good. I enjoy this style of pizza -- not too think or thin. We ordered a margherita, a soppressata picante, and a cremini mushroom. They were all tasty. I do think the "pay for two get one free" deal is great. So if you try this place make sure to phone in your order! read more

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Missed the mark for us! The ambience and decoration was cute but the staff seemed very frazzled and overwhelmed. Service could be more at tentative, we saw our waiter 3 times the whole night. Food - the flavor was great, but the food was cold... with the exception of the pizza! Which was SPICY!!! read more

I used to love this place but I haven't been back in years until recent so I'm not sure what changed but it was not as good as it used to be. All three pizzas we got were soggy and not the best flavors. We got the Sopprosata, clams, and mushroom pizza. Mushroom pizza was the best but the clam pizza was really chewy and fishy - we didn't even eat it. We came here for the lunch special which is a great deal except we left disappointed in the pizzas. The roasted artichoke with lemon and capers was delicious though! And I do know their wings are very good as well. read more

Lot's to like about this place: Great service, substantial wine pours, nice selection of beers. The Prochiutto di Parma pizza is to die for and I usually don't care for Margherita Pizza, but this one was really good. Skip the Meatballs, they are low on meat and cheese and high on bread crumbs giving them a more "MushBall" texture. We sat outdoors in the street side enclosure. It was nicely lit and decorated with plants giving it a really cool Upper West Side vibe. read more

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