We have visited this little joint a couple of times. I had the Porchetta (large boneless pork chop) the first time and it was very salty and a bit dry. I would stick with the pizza which is excellent. We also love the burratta and meatballs. Cash only and the ATM didn't work the last time we were there. So be prepared. Decor is old world maps and I'm hoping they will replace the rusty metal folding chairs eventually. That's a little too rustic. read more

Santa Panza - Margherita Pizza, Meatballs, Burrata e Prosciutto Crudo - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best pizza in bushwick!! Fast delivery and fair prices. Love you forever santa panza. My favorites are marguerita, prosciutto with mushroom and arugula and spicy salami !! read more

Santa Panza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Picante pizza, wood fired prawns, mushroom risotto all great and tasty! Staff was great as well read more

Another disappointment. The atmosphere here is nice. It's in your trendy hipster part of Brooklyn if you're into that. I suppose they're known for their pizza but we were looking for Italian food and although it says Italian it's not what I expected at all. There were about 4-5 Italian pastas to choose from...that's it. None of which were what you expected at an Italian restaurant. I ordered a lemonade to drink and it was gross. Kudos for the paper straw but the lemonade had no sweetness to it. I won't come back here again. My boyfriend was also highly disappointed. read more

This place is amazing !! I love the atmosphere and all of the staff greeted us as we walked in the door. It was a very warm welcome. I called ahead of time to see if they had availability around 9:30, they don't take reservations over the phone but told me they would be able to take us. You walk into a nice small waiting area with tables, it took 3 minutes to get a table! It was packed so I was surprised that they seated us so quickly! You walk through a narrow walkway into the back of the restaurant that opens up into a big dinning room. The focal point of the room is a big wood table that seats 8/12 people. I came with my significant other and we were seated next to 3 other couples at the big table. I loved it ! The service was great! Our waitress was very kind, had a great smile and was a great hostess. I really enjoyed the staff. The food was phenomenal! We couldn't believe that we hadn't ate at Santa Panza before !! We started with a nice cheese plate, I love cheese and they offer 4 different types of cheeses. It was really good. My boyfriend ordered the Prochetta, a slow roasted pork with fingerling potatoes and asparagus, he cleared the plate in a heart beat and couldn't stop raving about it for days. We will definitely be coming back for this dish! I ordered the Santa Panza Pizza. It was good, the only downside to the pizza was that it was floppy and the dough was burnt on the underside. I would've been able to deal with the charred bread if it just held together while I ate. Other than that the food was fantastic! The drinks were priced from $13-$7. I got two glasses of prosecco for $8 each and my boyfriend got an IPA for $7. I think the drinks were reasonably priced, sadly we didn't try any signature drinks. All in all our total came out to 80 dollars for everything, we enjoyed the food, the service and the staff. We will definitely be returning to Santa Panza for more good times! Thanks ! read more

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Wow. Really good gem of a place on Broadway. We didn't have reservations but ordered with he friendly host and it took about 30 mins (while drinking a can of bubbly rose outside). The pizza? It rivals Robertas for sure. Crust was perfectly cooked with a little char and a good balance of chewy. Only complaint was there could have been more cheese on the margarita. Staff was fantastic. A++ read more

I had the beef ragu. It was delicious. Bround beef was juicy and flavorful, the sauce was thick and stuck to the noodle, the noodle was buttery and the only thing it was missing was some bread on the side. Sothe server kept bumping into my leg? But fast service, attentive. Good location. read more

Great service. Delicious food and wine soooooo good. This review is coming from a native New Yorker that knows good pizza. Incredible read more

Santa Panza - Margherita Pizza, Salame Piccante Pizza, red wine - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing place!!! Food is 10/10 Stuff is friendly and place itself is very cozy and nice Highly recommend! Straciatella pizza is read more

Cash only resturant. Not vegetarian friendly to say the least Their pizza is popular. Their other plates are underwhelming. The caprese salad... Specifically the cheese taste store bought with no taste. I wish they had used tomatoes on a vine. The tomatoes they used also had no taste The gnocchi will melt in your mouth. Its not gummy. The red snapper is not the catch of the day and tasted spoiled... Lizzy was a wonderful and gracious hostess read more

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It should be a crime for pizza to be this good. My favorite pizza in NYC, maybe anywhere. It's the perfect thin slice with quality ingredients. Also really appreciate that they have dairy free and gluten free options. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on Saturday night and had an amazing time. We were seated for our reservation right away and our server gave us the option to sit in their garden or a private socially distanced indoor table which we chose. We ordered a bottle of wine, 2 apps, a pizza and a pasta and everything was delicious, and came to a great price. They give complimentary bread which our server kindly refilled. The mood was very cozy and they decorated so nice for the fall season. Our favorite was their signature pizza which was perfect and we already almost ordered it for delivery last night. Our server was amazing, didn't catch her name, but she gave us great recommendations like adding sauce to the pizza. Thanks for the great very Safe and socially distanced dinner, we will be back. read more

Santa Panza - Santa Panza Pizza with sauce added - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Excellent restaurant! Loved the interior, though the surrounding area wasn't as pretty, but hey, that's the charm of NY as a whole! The food was delicious. The pizza was very gourmet-style which I loved. Not your typical crust, rather, it was light and fluffy, with the right amount of flakiness and crunch. Their drinks were just as delicious, and complimented the meal well. And let's not forget the staff, they were wonderful! Gracious and very helpful in deciding what to choose from the menu; not pushy like many are, but rather wanting to know what one likes, and going off that! Will be back soon enough! read more

Mmm been craving this Napoli style pizza and this definitely satisfied! Heated outdoor dining in a small backyard space, little chilly at night but still cozy enough. We tried the spicy soppresata pie and the mushroom prosciutto pie, both were delicious! Crust nice and thin and tasty, toppings were generous. For me, it was definitely personal pie serving bc the pies are so thin. Some couples were sharing one pie, but I couldn't help think, "they must still be hungry" lol. We ordered 2 pies and an app and we weren't super full. Our app was baked artichokes, it was OK. Not really worth $13 for artichokes and Parmesan or whatever it was. But, they also had some nice warm cocktails! A nightly special for a warm scotch/ginger drink and also tried the mulled wine. Both great. Service friendly and quick. Lots of takeout orders. They were nice enough to let us take americanos and wine cans to go! read more

A hidden gem along Broadway, Santa Panza is a cash only restaurant that offers wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and various other plates. I ordered a small Speck e Zola pizza, and it was delicious, including speck, walnuts, and gorgonzola. Good and salty! I also shared a nectarine salad with the table. This also had walnuts - I didn't realize how many uses walnuts had - and a balsamic dressing. The service was fast and attentive (maybe too attentive? I felt a little rushed at times), and the space itself is a very pleasant one. We ate outdoors in the back for a little fresh air. All in all, a good experience! read more

Santa Panza - Speck e Zola Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hey just left this place - happened to walk upon it while browsing the area. Five stars for service. The females behind the bar were exceptionally well and was attentive when while getting slammed. Wine was cool - the gavi glass was refreshing and crisp with notes of lime and balanced fruit. I ordered the cheese plate, the baraoula salad (some sh*t like that) and the parpadelle ragu pasta. The cheese plate wasnt the best I've come across but it was doable. The grana padano cheese was t properly wrapped overnight so half the cheese was hard and difficult to cut, while the other half was doable. The parpadelle was a complete joke. I honestly love going out to restaurants and do so all the time (hint: elite status), but what grinds my gears is when things are overpriced and focused on the layout of the plate, therefore leaving little to none on it. The pasta was scarce in portion and it was a bit disappointing. I was still hungry - I hate that. Now I want to go home and order Takeout. The salad was the highlight of the meal. It wasn't anything spectacular. Would I return? Not so quickly but if I'm in the area - sure I'll pop my head in. Nothing to brag about. read more

This is a nice little Italian place with a back patio and bar. The pizza making happens right in the middle of the main dining area and the rest of the dishes are made in an open kitchen behind the bar. My husband and I have come here several times. I've never ordered drinks and without alcohol it's incredibly affordable for a dinner out. The real gems are the pizzas. They're delicious, somewhere between thin and thick crust, fresh toppings. I would compare the pizzas to a Roberta's style pizza for context. I've tried pasta on two visits and it made me long for the pizza my husband had across the table. Check it out, skip the pasta, get the pizza! read more

Thank you for joining the neighborhood and for being around the corner from me so I can go all the time!! My boyfriend and I frequent UPW all the time and found similarities between them and this place (great similarities of course). So it was a pleasant surprise when we recognized a former UPW waiter that's now part owner of Santa Panza! The service is always exceptional. Smiles from all staff members at all times and everyone seems genuinely happy to make sure you enjoy your dining experience. The food and drinks are amazing. We always get the burrata of the day and the salami piccante pizza (large of course). The pizza is always fresh out of the brick oven and is super flavorful. The lemon mascarpone dessert is a must!! Such a delicious end to the meal. I so badly want to order a ton to go and just keep them in my fridge for a snack. Their negroni is tasty and the spritz is super refreshing. They've just opened up the small but charming patio right in time for summer. read more

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I can't believe I forgot to review this place. This restaurant was one of the highlights of our NY trip in May. We stayed at the Hotel RL and Santa Panza is basically across the street. I enjoy pizza, but only order pizza with white sauces due to acid reflux, so I'm always leary whether or not places offer this pizza. Thankfully, I found what I was looking for on the menu. The restaurant looks small from the front, but it surprisingly larger than expected and has a bar area, a small sitting area and an outdoor seating area. As you walk in, there is an ATM in the bar area. If you don't have cash, hit up the ATM as Santa Panza is cash only. I opted to sit inside as it was mid-May and temps were changing. More people were outside, so I almost had the interior seating area to myself. I had a very attentive server and she advised me on their specials and their beautiful drink menu. I really had a hard time deciding, but she did convince me that they had a lovely rose, which I'd been looking for, so I was sold. It was the right choice. I believe I ordered a salad, but I can't recall. I do know that I had a Santa Panza pizza, with white sauce, sweet sausage, onion and sage. It was delicious. For dessert, I enjoyed the chocolate salame. Quite different and very good. Whenever we are next in Brooklyn, I'll be back. This place was heaven and I'm sad I didn't find it sooner during my week stay. read more

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My sister and her boyfriend live in Bushwick and talked highly of this place, so the first night we visited - we went! First up, we shared a cheese plate (brie, gorgonzola, and one that is mysterious since we didn't hear what it was) and a pitcher of white wine. The cheeses were fantastic and paired well with the provided bread. My personal favorite of the cheese plate was drizzling the honey on the mysterious hard cheese. Sweet and sharp. Along with our cheese plate, we ordered caprese salad (yay, more cheese!). Caprese never disappoints and neither did this one. We decided to split two pizzas - the Napoli without the anchovies (it was the perfect amount of salt from the capers) and the Ortalana (mmm, seasonal veggies). The waiter came by at perfect times and was very courteous. Italian food is my favorite of the cuisines of food and it definitely hit the mark. read more

Santa Panza - Cheese plate (brie, gorgonzola, and mysterious hard cheese that we didn't hear what it was) ©Shannon Finn Photography - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great hidden gem on Broadway. I love the margherita pizza and the panna cotta. I've been here twice and they don't disappoint. Drinks and service are great also. Don't hesitate to dine here, small menu and outstanding flavor! Can't wait to come back! read more

Definitely a dope little spot. The vibes here are tremendous. It's a great place to take a gal or guy on a date. Or if you're a solo dolo playa, get your grub on at this place and you won't be disappointed. The food is quite good as well. The pizza is bomb, tbh. read more

Great food, good atmosphere! Nice waiters. Best drinks. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a cool new neighborhood spot

This is an amazing sleeper spot ! If you want Robertas and better drinks - better staff and no wait... come here ..... also great for kids !! read more

Margherita Pizza is great here definitely recommended you try when you visit very tasty.

The perfect place for those times when you're feeling fancier than Papa Johns/Little Ceasers. Between four ladies we shared the mixed greens, pear salad, sausage pizza and mushroom pizza (can't remember the exact name). The salads were enough to share between two. The pizza we're both really nice. They're very light, similar to Robertas, so you don't feel like a fat slob after scoffing it. Only complaint - the pizza wasn't cut evenly and the slices were all different sizes, hence the loss of a star. The pizzas are all priced between $12-$16 for a 12in but there is also a 6in option at around $7 which is ideal if you're heading home from work late and want to grab a bite by yourself. The restaurant itself has a really nice atmosphere everyone seemed very friendly. Even the chefs greeted us on arrival. Was a good spot for groups but also would be a nice date night option too! Will deffo be back here. Looking forward to sampling more on the menu. read more

Santa Panza - Italian sausage pizza and the front and a meat and mushroom one in the back. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Strolled in on a Wednesday night pretty low key. This place is relatively hard to find but damn it's deep. It's literally a hole in a building​. Floor plan is like dive bar met a ship. Longitudinal. We got assuage pizza , anchovy​ pizza, burrrata, the house red wine and a flan dessert. Everything was great but really for the price we were very satisfied. I'll definitely make this my go to pizza place in the area come Friday nights when work has you beat. The waiter had a pretty thick accent but hey he knew his shit. The flan was really delectable because it was lemony with fresh fruit and a creme brulee topping. Just sweet enough with depth and flavor. To clarify we had 6" pies to share and try many things which is a great option for the quantity. I'd say it compares to neopolitan express with better ingredients and flavors. Come here and come often while the place is still chill and not a crazy house like Roberta's. We were in and out in an hour. read more

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Charming, delicious, fun staff, such a hidden gem under those rusty tracks. I go almost weekly, and there has yet to be something that I don't fall in love with on the menu. Go go go! read more

Quaint but very cute Italian shop in the middle of nowhere. The staff are down to earth, friendly and knowledgeable. I can tell the patrons that frequent here are regulars. Not a lot on the menu but nevertheless the food is delicious which is most important. Whenever I'm in the neighborhood will definitely pop in! read more

Absolutely amazing GF pizza!! Wow came back a few times already summer 2021! The outdoor section is cute and cozy! The cocktails are amazing! Good for people who may have gf dietary needs. Not a ton of vege options though or vegan read more

Only been once and only had pizza. But I'm going 5 stars. Great neopolitan crust. The interior and backyard are super nice and cute looking. Also, everyone we interacted with was legit nice and pleasant. Lots of times people are just courteous at best but the maitre'd and waitstaff were all super cool and nice. I really appreciated that, it didn't go unnoticed. read more

We were looking for pizza and decided to skip on the Little Caesars on the block. Saw this place had five stars on Yelp and said .. yeah, ok. Jokes me on folks! This place is AMAZING. I don't understand how we walked in on a Saturday at 9p and just sat down without waiting but we did. Santa Panza offers 6" and 12" pizza ranging from $8-$16 depending on the layers involved. A 12" is enough to fill you up - but don't start there. Order the fresh burrata that tastes like a silk worm weaving silk. PS: Order their slightly spicy red sauce on the side to dip your crust in. Wine is sold by the glass (house is $7 cab), by the bottle and 1.75L with all types of selections. If you don't finish the bottle, they'll cork it without a fee. Long story short: go here if you like happiness. read more

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This place is imported straight out of Italy. Please come here if you want some legitimate Italian pizza, insane red wine, and an assortment of yummy cheeses. We stayed at the hotel across the street so this was not a far for us fortunately! It was quaint and super hipstery so we felt very cool just eating there (lol). We both ordered pizza I had one with ham and mushrooms and a regular pizza. We also shared a bottle of the house red and a burrata. It was heavenly. Please go here if you are in the area. read more

Delicious food and amazing drinks. Got takeout and everything was so well packed, it was my first time ordering drinks and I was very pleasantly surprised. read more

I love this place! It's our go-to Italian restaurant in Bushwick. Pizza is thin crust, very flavorful. The size is good for one person if you're hungry but also good for sharing with another dish or a couple sides. Their burrata and caprese appetizers are super fresh and delicious too. I'm not a fan of the house wine but the bottle of Sangiovese is pretty good. Last but not least, I highly recommend their cheese board! I'm usually very skeptical of cheese platters as they're usually not worth it but this is a great one - good variety, good portion and great flavor. read more

Santa Panza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The term, "hidden gem," gets tossed around a lot these days. But, Santa Panza embodies that phrase in every sense. It's not the easiest to find as a long and narrow joint tucked away between nondescript shops and bars. However, it's well worth the discovery if you happen upon it. The pizza is amazing, flavorful and just about everything you'd want in a pie. The crust had the right blend of crisp and chew. The cheese tasted light and fresh. The toppings were all spot on. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect going in and they exceeded every single expectation I could've had. I can't tell you how thrilled I am to be living right around the corner from Santa Panza. It's a low-key place that's great for dates, catching up on work or just getting away from the day. I'll certainly be back again very soon. read more

Santa Panza - This is one killer pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loved everything we ordered! The pizza, the meatballs the shrimp. Great house wines! It's one of the best places in Bushwick to grab a bite!

Went last night to give it a try. Ordered a Margherita Pie. Wow. Went back today for another Margherita pie and wanted to try the Salame Piccante Pie. Again... Wow. Thin crust, delicious, fresh tasting. I want to try a couple of other foods there, but have become quickly addicted to my first two "classic" pizza tastes. I'll be telling friends about this. I also expect my coworkers to demand that I bring them some of this once they hear my opinion and see my expression. I shall return. One more thing. I ordered through Yelp and used a credit card. In store it says they are cash only. read more

No wonder they have almost 5 stars at 100+ reviews. I was skeptical at first because there were a bunch of bars near it and one yelp review said they were left hungry. BUT I'm so happy I gave this place a try. The service was great. Our waitress was thoughtful enough to give my toddler some crayons and a canvas to color on. Let me tell you, I think my daughter had a better time than I did. She enjoyed her meal, but I think she loved that she was getting all the staff's attention. They absolutely adored her. To get down to the food review. I appreciated that they had half carafes. It was a Sunday night and this mama was not about to get wasted just a little buzz haha. We had the prosciutto pizza 12 inch to share as an appetizer. Yumm wood fire oven pizzas are the best! This was devoured quickly. The prosciutto wasn't the best but the whole pie was $14 and the basil and mushrooms definitely made up for it. My husband had the Ragu and I had the special Black ink spaghetti. Both were delicious. The portions are very generous and the price can't be beat! Some improvements: warmer bread in the beginning and my brother had the carbonara which he said didn't have much flavor. I thought it tasted fine. I'll be back!!! Oh and, cash only. read more

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Very nice food. Especially the meatballs. However, service was a bit slow but nice and polite. Would come back.