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La Pizza Fresca Ristorante - La Pizza Fresca Ristorante, New York, NY

La Pizza Fresca Ristorante

4.4 (84)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
31 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
La Pizza Fresca Ristorante is a charming Italian trattoria with authentic Italian cuisine, award winning wood-fired brick oven Neapolitan pizza and one of the top Italian wine lists in the USA. It is conveniently located near Union Square’s restaurant and shopping district in New York City.

La Pizza Fresca Ristorante is a member of Grvppo Ristoratori Italiani, has been certified by the Italian government's Ospitalita' Italiana and certified for authenticity by the Naples, Italy based organization, Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana. Our wine director was inducted into the prestigious Alba, Italy food and wine order Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini d'Alba and we received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence from 2001 through 2003 and the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence from 2004 through 2016.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Friday 12 noon - 3:30 pm Monday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 11 pm Sunday 5 pm - 11 pm, 7 pm - 11 pm for pizza
  • Phone number
    (212) 598-0141
  • Website
    http://www.lapizzafrescaristorante.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Enrico Florio
  • Location
    31 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
  • Neighborhood
    Flatiron District
  • Cross street
    Park Avenue South & Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street parking and nearby parking lots available.
  • Public transit
    N, R, 4, 5, 6 trains to 23rd Street or Union Square subway stops.
  • Entertainment
    We host many of Italy's finest winemakers for wine dinners pairing their wines with tasting menus. Please refer to our website for upcoming winemaker dinners.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Wine

Menu

La Pizza Fresca Ristorante's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

Uno / One

  • Zuppa di Funghi$10.00

    Soup of pureed seasonal mushrooms

    • Crema di Zucca$10.00

      Soup of pureed butternut squash

      • Carpaccio di Manzo$16.00

        Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin, sicilian sea salt, sicilian extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmigiano reggiano

        • Calamari alla Griglia$13.00

          Grilled squid, mixed greens, gaeta olives

          • Barbabietole e Gorgonzola$12.00

            Beet salad, Gorgonzola cheese, hazelnuts

            • Mozzarella di Bufala con Prosciutto$15.00

              Imported buffalo mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma

              • Polpettine$15.00

                Veal meatballs, San Marzano tomato

                • Insalata di Rucola$12.00

                  Wild arugula, endives, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

                  • Insalata Mista$12.00

                    Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, vinaigrette

                    Due / Two

                    • Risotto ai Porcini

                      Carnaroli rice, porcini mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano

                      • 1/2 Portion$13.00
                      • Full Portion$19.00

                    • Risotto alla Zucca e Pancetta

                      Carnaroli rice, butternut squash, pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano

                      • 1/2 Portion$13.00
                      • Full Portion$19.00

                    • Penne con Melanzana Affumicata

                      Smoked baby eggplant puree, pancetta, ricotta salata

                      • 1/2 Portion$12.00
                      • Full Portion$18.00

                    • Linguini Vongole e Zucchine

                      Baby clams, Pinot Grigio, zucchini

                      • 1/2 Portion$13.00
                      • Full Portion$19.00

                    • Orecchiette Mediterranea

                      Grilled tuna, eggplant, olives, capers, tomato sauce

                      • 1/2 Portion$16.00
                      • Full Portion$22.00

                    • Orecchiette Salsiccia e Cime di Rapa

                      Sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted peppers

                      • 1/2 Portion$13.00
                      • Full Portion$19.00

                    • Mezzi Rigatoni con Polpettine

                      Veal meatballs, San Marzano tomato

                      • 1/2 Portion$13.00
                      • Full Portion$19.00

                    • Tagliolini all Anatra e Capperi

                      Home-made spaghetti, shredded duck ragu, capers

                      • 1/2 Portion$15.00
                      • Full Portion$21.00

                    • Penne Quattro "P"

                      Basil pesto sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato, cream

                      • 1/2 Portion$12.00
                      • Full Portion$18.00

                    • Pappardelle Cinghiale

                      Hand-made pasta, wild boar ragu

                      • 1/2 Portion$15.00
                      • Full Portion$21.00

                    • Agnolotti del Plin

                      Hand-made filled pasta, veal, porcini mushrooms

                      • 1/2 Portion$15.00
                      • Full Portion$21.00

                    • Gnocchi allo Speck e Funghi

                      Hand-made potato dumplings, smoked prosciutto, porcini mushrooms

                      • 1/2 Portion$13.00
                      • Full Portion$19.00

                    • Ravioli di Magro

                      Hand-made filled pasta, ricotta, spinach

                      • 1/2 Portion$14.00
                      • Full Portion$20.00

                    • Ravioli di Zucca

                      Hand-made filled pasta, butternut squash, mascarpone

                      • 1/2 Portion$14.00
                      • Full Portion$20.00

                    • Rigatoni alla Siciliana

                      Eggplant, fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato

                      • 1/2 Portion$12.00
                      • Full Portion$18.00

                    • Lasagna della Tradizione

                      Hand-made pasta, Bolognese sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano

                      • 1/2 Portion$13.00
                      • Full Portion$19.00

                    Tre / Three

                    • Branzino al Vino Bianco$26.00

                      Striped bass, Pinot Grigio, spinach, ginger

                      • Tonno alla Griglia$29.00

                        Grilled yellowfin tuna, caponata

                        • Pollo Capricciosa$24.00

                          Breaded chicken cutlet, cherry tomatoes, greens

                          • Manzo Brasato al Vino Rosso$28.00

                            Chianti marinated boneless beef short ribs, olive oil crushed potatoes

                            Pizze

                            Our authentic pizza is crafted in the tradition of Naples, Italy, the birthplace of pizza. We adhere to the standards set forth by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, using fresh ingredients. We use fresh imported Italian bufala mozzarella, our sauce is created with Italian San Marzano tomatoes, and our freshly prepared hand-pressed dough creates the authentic pliant crust that made Neapolitan pizza famous

                            • Marinara$13.00

                              San Marzano tomato, extra virgin olive oil, garlic

                              • Margherita$17.00

                                San Marzano tomato, bufala mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil

                                • La Pizza Fresca$18.00

                                  San Marzano tomato, bufala mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, black olives, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil

                                  • Bianca Neve$17.00

                                    Bufala mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic

                                    • Puttanesca$17.00

                                      Anchovies, capers, black olives, San Marzano tomato, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper

                                      • Funghi$18.00

                                        Mushrooms, bufala mozzarella, San Marzano tomato

                                        • Monte Bianco$24.00

                                          Robiola, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fontina, Porcini mushrooms, Prosciutto di Parma

                                          • Savoia$21.00

                                            Mushrooms, pancetta, Fontina, bufala mozzarella

                                            • Quattro Formaggi$19.00

                                              Bufala mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Fontina and Parmigiano Reggiano

                                              • Emilia$16.00

                                                San Marzano tomato, balsamic vinegar, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                • Rustica$19.00

                                                  Pancetta, onions, bufala mozzarella

                                                  • Prosciutto$21.00

                                                    San Marzano tomato, bufala mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma

                                                    • Primavera$18.00

                                                      Grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted peppers, mushrooms, bufala mozzarella, San Marzano tomato

                                                      • Melanzane$18.00

                                                        Eggplant, Parmigiano Reggiano, bufala mozzarella, San Marzano tomato

                                                        • Salame Piccante$19.00

                                                          San Marzano tomato, bufala mozzarella, soppressata piccante, black olives

                                                          • Cime di Rapa$19.00

                                                            Broccoli rabe, sausage, bufala mozzarella

                                                            • Salsiccia$19.00

                                                              San Marzano tomato, sausage, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, garlic

                                                              Formaggi / Cheeses

                                                              • Piatto di Formaggi$16.00

                                                                An assortment of the following cheeses: Montasio (cow milk, Friuli), Pecorino; Toscano (sheep milk, Tuscany), Parmigiano Reggiano (cow milk, Emilia Romagna), and Pecorino Zafferano Piccantino (sheep milk, Sicily)

                                                                Dolci / Desserts

                                                                • Autentico Tiramisù$9.00

                                                                  Prepared with delicate lady finger sponge cakes baked with Italian caffè espresso and topped with sweet mascarpone cream

                                                                  • Panna Cotta con Caramel$9.00

                                                                    Traditional Italian dessert of cooked cream with fresh caramel sauce

                                                                    • Mousse al Cioccolato$9.00

                                                                      Whipped dark chocolate with cream and amaretto cookie crust

                                                                      • Tartufo$8.00

                                                                        Chocolate ice cream truffle with a delicate white cream center topped with chopped hazelnuts

                                                                        • Tortina di Cioccolato$9.00

                                                                          Warm mini chocolate souffle cake with a melted chocolate center

                                                                          • Sorbetti$8.00

                                                                            Lemon Italian sorbet filled in its fruit shell

                                                                            Bevande / Beverages

                                                                            • Caffè Espresso$3.50

                                                                              • Caffè Espresso Doppio$5.50

                                                                                • Cappuccino$5.00

                                                                                  • Cappuccino al Cioccolato$6.00

                                                                                    • Cappuccino Freddo (Iced)$6.00

                                                                                      • Ferrarelle or Panna 1 Liter$8.00

                                                                                        • Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale$3.50

                                                                                          • Coffee

                                                                                            press method

                                                                                            • For One$4.00
                                                                                            • For Two$7.00
                                                                                            • For Four$10.00

                                                                                          • Tea$4.00

                                                                                            Birre

                                                                                            $7

                                                                                            • Grolsch

                                                                                              • Menabrea Ambrata

                                                                                                • Menabrea Bionda

                                                                                                  • Moretti

                                                                                                    • Pilsner Urquell

                                                                                                      • Peroni Nastro Azzzuro

                                                                                                        • Spaten Lager

                                                                                                          • Amstel Light

                                                                                                            What 84 people are saying

                                                                                                            La Pizza Fresca Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                            4.4
                                                                                                            4.4 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                            • 4.4Food
                                                                                                            • 4.1Service
                                                                                                            • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                            • 4.1Value

                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                            84 Reviews

                                                                                                            1. Kilt VIP

                                                                                                              New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 22, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Sad to see this wonderful restaurant close at this location. Hoping they find a new location soon! GREAT pizza and pasta with an extensive Italian wine list that any wine enthusiast would love!

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                                                                                                            2. RegS

                                                                                                              New York City8 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 17, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Fabulous place !! Delicious food and great wine list. The service is wonderful and we enjoy going there for our special occasions.

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                                                                                                            3. BillyC

                                                                                                              Utah1 review

                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 13, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              We’ve been to this restaurant before and it was fine. But we will never go back, because it felt like there was no one actually serving us. We had to ask for silverware. And we had to ask for napkins. No one checked on us after our dinners were served, and our dinners were not very well-prepared. They were merely okay. But not having someone to speak with about our experience, and not having someone ask us about our experience, is why we will not go back. When we were there, it was not busy. Maybe it’s true that the few were the people there are in the restaurant the worst this service is. But this was an expensive mistake on our part. We were hungry. Who could blame us?

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                                                                                                            4. Annie VIP

                                                                                                              New York City144 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 12, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              We were 4 for dinner, shared 2 pizzas which was more than enough, a couple of salads and a dessert. Good wine, some cappuccinos and all was delicious. The restaurant is not huge, but very charming, good service, and definitely warrants a return visit.

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                                                                                                            5. AnnetteM VIP

                                                                                                              New York City16 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 11, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              Excellent pizza and very friendly staff.

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                                                                                                            6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                              San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 3, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Un sitio fantástico para pasar una buena velada, la dueña un encanto, agradable, simpática y la comida muy buena. Muy recomendable

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                                                                                                            7. WestsideD VIP

                                                                                                              New York City8 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 1, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Fine dining, excellent evening. Highly recommended.

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                                                                                                            8. Chris VIP

                                                                                                              San Diego11 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on September 1, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              I hear they are closing to move to a new location.. Yet to be determined.. The is an outstanding authentic nepolitano pizza and Italian cuisine restaraunt with fantastic food! If it was closer to my apartment, I would eat here once a week or more!!!

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                                                                                                            9. Dutches

                                                                                                              New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              Dined on August 19, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Loved the pizza, but also the entree, it was worth waiting for the chef and the service was outstanding. Recommended!

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                                                                                                            10. helenenyc VIP

                                                                                                              New York City121 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              Dined on August 14, 2018

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              The food was very good. The service was a bit inattentive, but that is because there was only 1 waitress and 1 busboy to handle everything. The value is good. The do only carry wine and beer so some of my friends didn't drink because they like a cocktail.

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                                                                                                            31 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                            • Cross street
                                                                                                              Park Avenue South & Broadway
                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                              Flatiron District
                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                              Monday - Friday 12 noon - 3:30 pm Monday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 11 pm Sunday 5 pm - 11 pm, 7 pm - 11 pm for pizza
                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                              Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria, Italian
                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                              Business Casual
                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                              Street parking and nearby parking lots available.
                                                                                                            • Public transit
                                                                                                              N, R, 4, 5, 6 trains to 23rd Street or Union Square subway stops.
                                                                                                            • Payment options
                                                                                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                            • Executive chef
                                                                                                              Enrico Florio
                                                                                                            • Entertainment
                                                                                                              We host many of Italy's finest winemakers for wine dinners pairing their wines with tasting menus. Please refer to our website for upcoming winemaker dinners.
                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                              Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Wine
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