Apizz

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Lower East Side

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Time Out says

Wed Feb 24 2010

It was a bit of a sleeper hit when this tiny Italian restaurant opened on this sparsely populated LES block. Although the space is somewhat odd—the wooden beam ceilings and fiery brick oven are rustic and welcoming, but the industrial carpeting is kind of a buzz kill—the food is reliable, honest Italian. The pleasantly blistered signature thin crust pizza Bianca is a bit bland—the topping of fresh ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, buffalo mozzarella and spinach could use some acidity. A better dish is the decadent mascarpone ravioli, served with delicious hunks of butternut squash and a lavish brown butter sauce. Pescatarians should enjoy the whole fish cooked until crisp in a wood-burning oven, with fresh herbs and a simple yet astringent salad of baby arugula and grape tomatoes.

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Address:
Apizz 217 Eldridge St
Lower East Side
New York
10002-13

Cross Street:
at Stanton St
Phone:
212-253-9199
Website:
apizz.com
Opening hours:
Mon–Sat 6–11pm
Transport:
Subway: F to Lower East Side–Second Ave
Price:
Average main course: $25. AmEx, MC, V
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1. Apizz
  - 217 Eldridge St
    Lower East Side
    New York
    10002-13
  - 212-253-9199
  - apizz.com
  - 40.721670,-73.990202

Categories:
Food & Drink
Facilities:
Eating & drinking facilities. Bar. Restaurant & bar facilities. Catering. Wine and beer only. Full bar. BYOB. Notable chef. Vegetarian-friendly
Good for:
Dating. Date night. Going in a group. Romantic. Kids

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Apizz is located on a hidden LES street call Eldridge Street (a few blocks from Cutie Room ); it is from Chef-owner John La Femina, the former partner of Peasant. Let's start with the food - great menu, and the food is delicious. One shocking dish I discovered my last visit here was Beef Short Ribs Gnocchi... I really don't order gnocchi, gnocchi is just not my thing. But I really have to say this dish is exceptional !! The oven baked fish is also amazing and 'a must order'. One small negative comment I have is their famous flat bread pizza.... it's not all that !! They do have many choices of wonderful salads, for instance Octopus Salad and Crispy Prosciutto Pear Salad, but during this visit I was sharing plates with a friend and I behaved, going more conservative, so we had boring Romaine Hearts Salad "(>_<)". No comment on whom has this boring taste in food.....Lol. For the atmosphere, it is a warm inviting decor accentuated by an open stove that warms the place. The ambiance is just right for a winter meal that begins with a glass of wine. There are separated rooms, but the best room is the main dinning room so make sure you don't get a table side room or downstairs (^_^).

Cutie Patroller Thu Dec 15 2011
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