1. Capizzi
8.4
547 9th Ave (at W 40th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Hell's Kitchen · 109 tips and reviews
Ryan Gisriel: small homemade pizzas near Courtney
John A: Very nice selection of 12-inch pizza pies, from the simple to the fancy. Lots of fresh ingredients and cheese types. Sit down and enjoy some wine, or takeaway / delivery as well.
preston noon: This brick oven contends with whatever you think is good.
3. Bocca Cucina Italiana
135 W 50th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Theater District · 37 tips and reviews
Johnny Applehead: When ordering panini, a second serving of condoment is free. Be sure to ask for it.Also, the chicken fajita panini is the best, especially with chipotle mayo.
Vivian Gu: great chicken udon for $8! better than dukes!
Brandt Carr: Penne a la vodka. Do it.
4. Birch Coffee
8.5
750 Columbus Ave (btwn W 96th & W 97th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 104 tips and reviews
Jenn P: They make a latte so good you won't need sweetener. Also the avocado, egg, cheese, and tomato on a croissant is a great way to start the day.
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Only a few tables are set up, but already happy neighbors are pouring through the door in this coffee wasteland area of the Upper West Side. Only coffee for now but expect beer, wine & food. Read more.
Josh Olken: DELICIOUS grilled cheese and avocado, among other tasty small plates, and great selection of beer on tap (served in actual pint glasses, thank you).
5. Co.
230 9th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 139 tips and reviews
Joey J: Homemade pizza with fresh ingredients. Very delicious. Get the meatballs and ricotta toast if you have a big enough group to share a lot of things. I have strict sauce standards for Italian food. ✔️➕
Raymond Mann: Excellent pies. Get the stratchatella. Get the margarita. Also try the plain bread with sea salt. excellent. just don't expect to get "your own table." Read more.
Tribeca: Great pizza, soups, salads, artisanal meat and cheese selections.
6. Birch Coffee
8.3
56 7th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 130 tips and reviews
John A: Local brews... Everything from drip to cold brew to espresso/flat white. Try the scones and pop tarts. Drip coffee strong roast with bit of afterbite. Check out their curated Spotify play list.
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Taking over the Irving Farm branch that used to be at this location, Birch Coffee extends their coffee roasting & cafe empire from the Gershwin Hotel to Chelsea. Read more.
Jessica Stempel: Their iced coffee is on tap... Like draught beer style