Jun 16, 2008
Luzzo's (East Village) 211 1st Ave. bet 12th & 13th.
Luzzo's has received a lot of attention from their famous friend, Martha (I suspect insider treatment... she’s even got a pizza named after her). Happily, Luzzo’s is still accessible to the rest of us. The fried artichokes and calamari are flaky, tender and delicately crispy--easy favorites. If these Italian standards are the consigliere, than the pizza is hands down the Don—authentic Italian, coal oven-cooked with barely-blackened edges and large, doughy slices of mozzarella-- requiring many to successfully hit. The mostly-male servers may not be the most skilled English speakers, but who cares? These dark-eyed, plain-clothed Adonises are the appetizers and delivery channels for these perfect pies (like the veggie-packed Ortalana). A large pizza is just enough for 3 (about $10 per person). You don’t have to make reservations, but it may secure your spot in main dining area. If you like Luzzo’s, try Una Pizza Napoletana.
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3 comments:
I want to try it. Because it's near my apt, I like food....
Give it a go--you won't be disapointed!
A great place for authenic brick-oven pizza in the Village is Auturo's. It is a third-generation restaurant that has become a Village institution. They even have jazz on weekends.
Liz
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