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    Sottocasa Pizzeria

    4.4 (778 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Esther L.

    A charming authentic Italian pizza shop. The indoor dining area was very dimly lit so we went to outdoors which was a cute seating area although quite a few number of mosquitoes/flying bugs. Got two pies around $25 each including tax. The margarita pizza was simple and a fave, just wish the bottom had a bit more crust, it was a bit too thin. With the other pizza with toppings, this flaw was even more apparent as the pizza was very soggy and drooping, requiring eating with basically a fork and knife. Although not my favorite pizza shop, it was a pretty good experience for the area

    Margherita Pizza
    Lakeisha M.

    Authentic Italian oven roasted pizza is my absolute favorite! The Margherita pizza taste just as good as the Margherita pizza in Naples and I can't wait to come back. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 because our waiter Jose was quite impatient and rushed us from ordering to paying for our meal.

    The special white sauce pizza
    Scotty L.

    Wonderful pizzas, great ingredients, simple, yet memorable. Fabulous service and cozy interior. Each pizza is cut into 1/4th slices, so bring a friend and get 2-3 pizzas to share!

    Table seating
    Elizabeth J.

    The Diavola Pizza delicious! All the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I added mushrooms to my pizza but genuinely excited to explore more of their delicious options. I also ordered the Arugula Salad that was spectacular and refreshing with the lemon dressing and artichokes, that gave it a fresh take. Definitely going back! Staff was friendly and courteous which is appreciated greatly-

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    Johanna B.

    The last two visits at Sottocasa has left me feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. When I first discovered this place about 6 years ago, I couldn't help but rave about it. I would dine here every chance I got and introduced several friends to it. Then life happened along with the pandemic and I found myself revisiting after several years later in 2023. My friend and I detected a change in the pizza. She dined here with me on a few occasions in the past and adored the pizza. Dropped by today with someone who was trying Sottocasa for the first time. I was hoping it would be a good experience for her. The manager, withl his endearing Italian mannerisms, was friendly and hospitable towards us. We ordered 2 pizzas for sharing--Margarita and Verdure ((vegetables) along with diet Coke (the beverage of choice that complements pizza so well). The pizza, 11 inches in diameter, is definitely shareable. The imain ssue with our disappointment was the wet, soggy bottom. It wasn't acceptable or desirable. The Margarita Pizza sauce was average at best and I wasn't sure if the mozzarella cheese was fresh. Fresh mozzarella is typically white. While the vegetables on the Verdure pizza was tasty, it didn't have the wow factor and contributed to the overall soggy bottom. Sottocasa, what happened? I feel terrible to write a negative review but Ialso feel let down.

    Beautiful!
    Jim G.

    Lucali was closed for some reason, so I checked Yelp and Sottocasa had good reviews. Serendipity! This place is fantastic! I'll start with our waiter. Simply put, just happy and fun and made us feel at home! Two thumbs up for that fine gentleman . Rustic European decor with a nice outdoor patio in the back. We sat there. Plenty of room, with a nice view of a painted brick wall. lol . Typical for the crowded Burroughs! As a Brooklynite, I felt right at home! You can't beat a pizza cooked on an open fire to start. But when you make beautiful pizza dough and top it with the best quality ingredients, you have a home run! I'm a pizza snob and I've had the best this city has to offer. I would put Sottocasa amongst the best! And that calzone (although not deep fried) was absolutely fabulous! Nice touch is the giant clothespin with comic strips paper mache'd onto it (see photo)

    Parmigiana Pizza
    Brittany B.

    What a great lunch find! Did not need a reservation and was seated quickly. We sat inside, but they also have a nice outdoor area. The pizza came out quickly and was so delicious with pillowy dough and a good sauce to cheese ratio. The hot sopressata and eggplant were a nice addition!

    salsiccia
    Alissa S.

    Saw people coming in to the pizzeria and was curious to try it and I'm glad I did!! I got takeout here twice and ordered the margherita and salsiccia pizza. The flavor and texture is on point and is a great Neapolitan pizza. Service is also great each time we went to pick up our order the staff was so friendly and helpful. The pizza box had perforations so you could easily store leftovers. Would love to stop by and eat in person next time as the place seems so nice.

    Johnny G.

    They do not miss! My favorite place for pizza and beer. Highkey I have a crush on this glorious place. They have a charming backyard that is usually always open. They do not do reservations so its first come first serve. There weekend dinner crowd can sometimes be a bit busy. I suggest going around 4-6:30pm. They serve these amazing brick oven individual pizza that are delicious. The beer and wine menu is plentiful. The service is incredibly fast and not overbearing. One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn, continue being the best.

    Pizza Margherita
    Ayana A.

    I stopped by on a rainy day for a solo lunch date. The servers were kind and I was seated quickly. I really enjoyed the pizza. I ordered the Margherita which was around $20. It came out piping hot so I know it was freshly prepared and a good-sized portion. I was able to take some of it home.

    Chrissy M.

    Pizza was great. Service was a bit off. Everyone was very friendly and greeted us upon arrival. Water was refilled for us once or twice. Upon arrived we were greeters by every worker lol but after we sat down, no check ins, and then it took the waitress 20 mins in to ask for our drinks. A bit odd. This place would really benefit from happy hour drink and pizza specials. Many places in the area have a personal pie and wine special for $20 on Mondays or Tuesdays. Having no happy hour on even drinks alone seems crazy in such a competitive area and in such a hidden spot they are in. Place itself is nice. Casual but could be dressy. Cozy, intimate type vibe.

    Plastic waterproof bags to chill the wine on ice!

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    Great local find across the street from our hotel. Wonderful 'locals vibe'. Fast service, great pizza, excellent staff.

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    Ask the Community - Sottocasa Pizzeria

    What are the hours for take-out like during the COVID-19 lockdown? I passed by last weekend and the store seemed to be closed, but there are still some recent reviews.

    Hello Brian, we are open every night from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. Thank you very much, will see you soon for your pizza!

    Do they have gluten free pizza?

    They do and it's some of the best gf pizza you'll find anywhere!

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