"The thing which makes this place so special is that their pizza crust is very crispy, thin, crunchy and light."
"The crust was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, with just the right amount of doughiness."
"The crust is perfectly charred and chewy, with just the right amount of crunch."
"The crust is exactly what you would expect. It was thin and crispy. The toppings were fresh and delicious."
"Perfectly thin and crispy crust and the ingredients in the Nonna Maria are as good as it gets."
"The pizza is exactly what I imagined nyc pizza would be! Fresh mozz, amazing marinara, and crunchy crust!"
Cons:
"The gluten-free pizza... cost $25 and the crust was burnt."
"The last time, the pizza was really greasy and the toppings were falling off the slice, as the crust was overly soggy."
"The pizza was topped with tons of pepperoni which was awesome but I wasn't a huge fan of the crust - a bit too thick for me."
"The pizza is a bit greasy and the crust is a bit thicker and doughy."
"Pizza is like cheese on a cracker. The dough is hard and has no chew to it. Literally just a cracker."
"Wasn't a fan of the crust--kinda powdery and dry."
"The Nonna Maria has really fresh flavors with the tomato sauce and cheese but the crust was floppy/soggy."
Service
Pros:
"Special Thanks to Mr. Wasim, and to Shenouda. The cashier is the flavor of the place."
"Staff were also super friendly and helpful."
"Service was efficient and quick, and there tables turned over quickly enough that were able to find a couple of seats by three time we had our order in hand."
"The staff is extremely friendly and the Manager/Owner gave my party special attention to ensure we enjoyed our stay."
"The fast-paced, friendly service and wallet-friendly prices make it a must-visit."
"Service was fast and efficient. More indoor seating options than Joe's."
"The service was fast and the staff were friendly - even threw in an extra slice when I went in for the second time in the same day!"
Cons:
"Servers got attitude too and think they're above everyone."
"Service wasnβt very friendly, short and curt."
"It's a difficult place to order pizza and the staff is not especially friendly."
"The service is ππ»."
"Cashier got impatient with the second it took for Face ID to work on my phone to pay and heard him get grumpy at others taking longer than mere seconds to order with no queue."
"Staff were rude, pizza was horrible and a homeless guy walked off the street smoking a cigarette tryna bum money."
"The cashier was very nasty to me, he had attitude, kept pushing for the tip."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"I liked the vibes and the staff. Positive energy here guys."
"Inside had a fair amount of seating and was comfortable."
"The ambiance of the place was great, and I felt relaxed from the moment I stepped in."
"We went for late night pizza here on a weekend, and the atmosphere is lit."
"Loved the location, atmosphere, and quick friendly service."
"It's a busy spot with a great atmosphere."
"This pizza place has a charm that will leave you wanting more than another slice."
Cons:
"There was a lot of people and not much room to walk or sit."
"Left feeling a little disappointed."
"The dining area felt more like a college cafeteria but thatβs the experience of a classic new york pizza shop on a bustling night during the weekend."
"The overall place to sit and eat was very dirty though. So we didnβt really wanna spend too much time there."
"The place itself is dirty as can be. Tables are always filthy and never cleaned."
"The place itself felt a bit shabby."
"The ambience isn't that great enough but just decent seating space inside and outside."
Price
Pros:
"The Nonna Maria was great (bonus, it was cheap)!"
"Prices were very reasonable; itβs a must try!"
"Pizza was reasonably priced for NYC ($3.50/slice)."
"The prices were surprisingly ok."
"Prices are very good $3-5/slice and 2 slices is more than enough."
"Great prices and nice staff, too."
"Inexpensive too!"
Cons:
"Solid pizza slice, good balance of flavors and dough texture, though a bit pricey."
"Is disappointing to get your pizza in paper plates for the price."
"The price was also not too bad - $4 a slice."
"It was $16.32. Price is right."
"Pizza Slice Score: 8.8... ~ Price - $4.04."
"Got a white slice and a square pepperoni slice, they were both not heated thoroughly. Pizza was floppy and just not good."