Bocce USQ

4.5 (51)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

20 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

We hold the majority of our tables for walk ins, if you do not see the reservation that you are looking for please stop in and we will get you seated as soon as possible.

Bocce USQ is the NYC backyard we never had but always wanted. Located in the heart of Union Square Park, it is a place for neighbors to escape, be outside, enjoy ridiculously good Italian food, refreshing drinks, a little sun, a little shade, and some (mostly) friendly competition on the bocce court. We take a limited number of reservations and hold the majority of our restaurant for walk ins. If you don't see the reservation you are looking for, please walk in and we will be happy to get you seated as soon as possible.

For large party reservations and private events please fill out a request form here: http://bit.ly/bookbocce. Contact us at hello@bocceunionsquare.com.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
KITCHEN Tue-Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat-Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Tue-Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Website
http://bocceusq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Lien
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
20 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Union Square
Cross street
17th and Broadway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
14th Street - Union Square4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bocce Bread
Whipped Ricotta and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Market Greens
Caper Vinaigrette, Red Onion, Toasted Marcona Almonds
Snap Pea Caesar
Parmigiano, Mint, Black Pepper
Cucumber Salad
Horseradish, White Balsamic Vinegar, Pistachios
Black Sea Bass Crudo
Lime, Garlic, Cilantro
Fritto Misto
Calamari, Shrimp, Fennel, Garlic Aioli
Fresh Pappardelle
Market Pesto, Black Walnut, Parmigiano
Rigatoni
Roasted Pork, Calabrian Chile, Saffron

Pizza

Cheese
Tomato, Oregano, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino, Parmigiano
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, Tomato, Aged Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Oregano, Pickled Chilis
Sausage
Tomato, Roasted Peppers, Sausage, Mozz, Pec
Mushroom
Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Mushroom, Bayley Hazen Blue, Fried Garlic
Scampi
Shrimp, White Wine, Heirloom Tomatoes, Garlic
The Farm
Fresh Mozzarella, Chilis, Green Garlic, Market Greens, Fresh Herbs

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bocce USQ.

4.5

(51)

4.4Food
4.0Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

51 Reviews

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Lindi
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 28, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Should open up the shutters to look over Union Square park instead of looking out the otherwise into the back of the market stalls. Menu is quite limited (but the pizzas themselves are delicious)
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JoyR
Dallas1 review
4.0
Dined on September 7, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love Bocce...it's our new favorite place to sit outside in the city for an afternoon splash! We especially love the Bocce bread with rocotta - paired with a nice rose or their delicious froze. Highly recommend. Service is friendly.
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Manfred
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live in the neighborhood. Met a friend for lunch. First time dining here. AMAZING pizzas and salads. Had the Farm pizza with pesto, aged cheddar, squash and mozzarella. Really one of the best pizza I've ever had! Caesar salad was fresh, full leaves of romaine with crumbs of cheese sprinkled on top and perfectly balanced dressing. Will definitely be back!
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EllisB
Philadelphia15 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 14, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Honestly, this is NYC! You have to get on your game. The salad in particular (the Chopped) was vintage 1960’s. No wonder people used to hate veggies. Boring. My dining companion didn’t want to mention it, because I was treating, but he did reluctantly agree when I admitted I found it blah. The pizza (The Farm) likewise just ok. $24 in cold brewed coffee (which was really good) later, the bill for this fare came to $80 before tip. Really, wish we had gone elsewhere. You guys have to step it up.
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Foodie
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I went this past Friday when the temperature was in the 90’s. Restaurant should have had all fans going as it was very very hot.
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JasonL
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bocce is an urban oasis in Union Square Park. The pizzas are some of the best in NYC and the drinks perfect on a warm summer day.
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LeslieM Gold
Washington DC2 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 13, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
$5 iced teas that were mostly ice. Offered refill & charged again.
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ELJAY
New York City5 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 29, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Pizzas are good, but everything else is disappointing. Breathtakingly rude front of house staff and apathetic wait staff.
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Foodie Gold
New York City9 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The server was disrespectful. He wouldn’t give us silverware even after we asked. And he practically thee our dishes at us when they arrived.
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GloriaM Gold
New York City52 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There are not many places where you can sit outside in NYC and not be breathing in exhaust fumes. Bocce is like dining in a off the beaten place in Venice. Great food and competent service. the only downside is the menu is a bit limited but everything on it is very good and well prepared.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
KITCHEN Tue-Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat-Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Tue-Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Website
http://bocceusq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Lien
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
20 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Union Square
Cross street
17th and Broadway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
14th Street - Union Square4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Bocce Bread

Market Greens

Snap Pea Caesar

Cucumber Salad

Black Sea Bass Crudo

Fritto Misto

Fresh Pappardelle

Rigatoni

Pizza

Cheese

Pepperoni

Sausage

Mushroom

Scampi

The Farm

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