Pizza in Little Italy

[Kobi]

I have seen a few places that always look solid, if not spectacular, but have never been able to pry myself away from my normal L.I haunts when I am there. Any pizza specific reccomendations?

thanks!

Kobi

[slkinsey]

L'Asso

192 Mott Street

At Kenmare Street

212-219-2353

Lombardi's

32 Spring Street

Between Mulberry and Mott Streets

212-941-7994

[DutchMuse]

L'Asso

192 Mott Street

At Kenmare Street

212-219-2353

Lombardi's

32 Spring Street

Between Mulberry and Mott Streets

212-941-7994

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I've not been to Lombardi's but hear its great. Care to comment?

[slkinsey]

It depends on your outlook.

Is it great compared to 99.99% of the pizza you can get across America? Absolutely.

Is it great compared to 90% of the pizza you can get in NYC? Absolutely.

Is it great compared to the other old school coal oven pizzerie in NYC (Patsy's East Harlem, Grimaldi's, Arturo's, etc.)? Not really.

Is it great compared to the top pizzerie in NYC (Franny's, Una Pizza Napoletana, Patsy's east Harlem, DiFara, etc.)? Absolutely not.

There is a very short thread on Lombardi's here. Lombardi's was also visited by the NYC Pizza Survey (discussion here). Other NYC pizza talk here in THE BEST: NYC Pizza Favorites.

[Pan]

Arturo's isn't far from Little Italy and has an old-school feel to it, so that could be a good option for you. Get the clam pie; you won't regret it!

[Bux]

L'Asso was making some interesting pizza, but it seems to have closed again. After it closed some time ago, I passed by and it was open, but when I returned, it was closed again. At least it hasn't been open recently in the daytime. I haven't checked at night. I preferred it to Lombardi's.

[jrichman]

Why not hop on the Q Train, venture out to Brooklyn, and get a few slices at DiFara....