La Pizza Fresca Ristorante

4.4 (79)

$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
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

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

Grolsch
Menabrea Ambrata
Menabrea Bionda
Moretti
Pilsner Urquell
Peroni Nastro Azzzuro
Spaten Lager
Amstel Light

Reviews

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4.4

(79)

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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79 Reviews

K
Kilt Gold
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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RegS
New York City9 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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Annie Gold
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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AnnetteM Gold
New York City17 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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WestsideD
New York City10 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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Chris
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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helenenyc Gold
New York City125 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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DenverTraveler
Denver50 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We looked for something local while traveling thru NYC, La Pizza Fresca was nearby and had strong reviews. We were not disappointed on any level, truly a treat my family enjoyed.
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KarenM
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I organized a special occasion dinner and guests flew in from across the country. we had a wonderful delicious meal, the wine was excellent. we were able to hear ourselves talk. the young woman who took care of us was knowledgeable, charming and anticipated all our needs. I love this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A+ One of our favorite places in town. Not too noisy. Always consistent service and food Thank you!!
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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
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

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La Pizza Fresca Ristorante

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Uno / One

Zuppa di Funghi$10.00

Crema di Zucca$10.00

Carpaccio di Manzo$16.00

Calamari alla Griglia$13.00

Barbabietole e Gorgonzola$12.00

Mozzarella di Bufala con Prosciutto$15.00

Polpettine$15.00

Insalata di Rucola$12.00

Insalata Mista$12.00

Due / Two

Risotto ai Porcini

Risotto alla Zucca e Pancetta

Penne con Melanzana Affumicata

Linguini Vongole e Zucchine

Orecchiette Mediterranea

Orecchiette Salsiccia e Cime di Rapa

Mezzi Rigatoni con Polpettine

Tagliolini all Anatra e Capperi

Penne Quattro "P"

Pappardelle Cinghiale

Agnolotti del Plin

Gnocchi allo Speck e Funghi

Ravioli di Magro

Ravioli di Zucca

Rigatoni alla Siciliana

Lasagna della Tradizione

Tre / Three

Branzino al Vino Bianco$26.00

Tonno alla Griglia$29.00

Pollo Capricciosa$24.00

Manzo Brasato al Vino Rosso$28.00

Pizze

Marinara$13.00

Margherita$17.00

La Pizza Fresca$18.00

Bianca Neve$17.00

Puttanesca$17.00

Funghi$18.00

Monte Bianco$24.00

Savoia$21.00

Quattro Formaggi$19.00

Emilia$16.00

Rustica$19.00

Prosciutto$21.00

Primavera$18.00

Melanzane$18.00

Salame Piccante$19.00

Cime di Rapa$19.00

Salsiccia$19.00

Formaggi / Cheeses

Piatto di Formaggi$16.00

Dolci / Desserts

Autentico Tiramisù$9.00

Panna Cotta con Caramel$9.00

Mousse al Cioccolato$9.00

Tartufo$8.00

Tortina di Cioccolato$9.00

Sorbetti$8.00

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

Tea$4.00

Birre

Grolsch

Menabrea Ambrata

Menabrea Bionda

Moretti

Pilsner Urquell