Numero 28 Pizzeria – Italian
The warm glow of the wood-fired oven sets the stage for an authentic Italian escape, where the air is thick with the aroma of toasted flour and savory San Marzano tomatoes. Signature rectangular pizzas emerge with perfectly blistered crusts and artisanal toppings, served on rustic wooden boards that encourage a communal, celebratory spirit. It is a vibrant neighborhood gem where the clink of wine glasses and the hum of spirited conversation bring the soulful energy of a Neapolitan piazza to life.
28 Carmine Street, NY 10014 +1-212-463-9653 https://www.numero28pizzerianewyork.com/?utm_source=gbpRating: 4.5/5 (920 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, zone, tlc, detox, aip, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its unique Neapolitan-style pizza, this spot earns high praise for its crispy crusts and high-quality, fresh ingredients. Diners rave about the "family" size pies, specifically highlighting the Diavola, Giuletta, and Capricciosa, alongside standout pastas like the tagliatelle alla bolognese and lasagna. While the friendly staff and quick service create a welcoming experience, guests frequently note the cash-only policy as a crucial detail to remember before visiting. Despite some mixed feedback on cheese portions, it remains a favorite for many seeking authentic NYC slices.
Menu
House Favorites
Shop recommendations for a great meal experience.
- Capricciosa Pizza - $21: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Numero 28 Pizza - $21: Buffalo mozzarella cheese, speck, truffle cream and mushrooms. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Margherita Pizza - $17: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Bufalina DOC Pizza - $20: Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, EVOO. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Pizze Rosse
With tomato sauce.
- Marinara Pizza - $14: Tomato sauce, garlic, anchovies, capers, and oregano. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Reginella Pizza - $20: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Diavola Pizza - $19: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, soppressata, spicy oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- San Daniele Pizza - $21: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Rustica Pizza - $21: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, green peppers. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based
Pizze Biancho
No tomato sauce.
- Tartufo Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based
- Vegetariana Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, green peppers, olives, mushrooms, artichokes. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Bianca Del Diavolo Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, ricotta, spicy soppressata. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Pere Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, pears, walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- 5 Formaggi Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, fontina, parmesan, provolone.
Le Speciali Pizza
Specialty pizzas.
- Nonna Eugenia Pizza - $21: Mozzarella, porcini, potatoes.
- Romeo Pizza - $21: Mozzarella, artichokes, truffle cream, prosciutto.
- Giulietta Pizza - $21: Mozzarella, roasted pumpkins, pecorino, pancetta.
- Delicata Pizza - $21: Mozzarella, bresaola, arugula, parmesan, lemon dressing.
- Pomodorini Confit - $21: Mozzarella, semi-dried cherry tomatoes, burrata, chives.
- Vegan Pizza - $20: Vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Gluten Free Pizza - $23: Choose your own toppings. (Not Gluten Free Kitchen) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Antipasto
Appetizers
- Funghi Ripieni - $14: Stuffed mushrooms with Italian sausage and breadcrumbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Gamberoni In Tempura - $16: Shrimp fried in tempura batter, served with house sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tagliere Di Salume E Formaggi - $20: Assorted Italian meat and cheese platter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Parmigiana Di Melanzane - $15: Classic Italian eggplant parm. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Calamari Fritti - $17: Fried calamari served with homemade tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Burrata E Crudo - $20: Imported burrata cheese and 24 months cured Prosciutto Di Parma. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Bruschetta
Grilled Breads.
- Originale Bruschetta - $9: Tomatoes, garlic, basil and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Al Funghi Bruschetta - $12: Mushrooms, garlic, parsley, EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Al Carciofi Bruschetta - $12: Speck, artichoke, artichoke cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Candida
Ciccio
Focaccia breads.
- Ciccio Bread - $8: Plain bread focaccia. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ciccio Parma - $12: Fresh stracchino cheese, speck, brie, arugula.
Soups
- Lenticchie Soup - $13: Lentil soup.
- Fagioli Soup - $13: Beans soup.
- Zucchine Soup - $13: Zucchini soup.
- Carote Soup - $13: Carrot soup.
- Ceci Soup - $13: Chickpea soup.
Salads
- Classic Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, parmiggiano reggiano with Caesar dressing.
- Mista Salad - $11: Mixed market salad and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Rucola Salad - $12: Arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Carciofi Salad - $13: Arugula, artichokes olives, pine nuts, shaved parmesan.
- Pere Salad - $13: Mixed salad, tomatoes, pears, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts.
- Kale Salad - $13: Baby kale, avocado, raisins, cherry tomatoes.
- Chicken Salad - $18: Grilled chicken with Iceberg lettuce, croutons, yogurt lemon dressing.
Paste Della Tradizione
Traditional pasta dishes.
- Spaghettone Al Pomodoro - $20: Spaghettoni from gragnano with cherry tomatoes, arugula and shaved parmesan.
- Fussilli Alla Pizzaiola - $21: Fusilli with slow homemade veal ragu flavored with oregano and basil.
- Paccheri Nduja E Gorgonzola - $20: Homemade jumbo rigatoni with Nduja (Italian Spicy Pork Sausage) and gorgonzola cheese.
- Baked Ziti - $18: Classic Baked Ziti.
- Orecchiette Alle Rapa - $21: Orecchiette in a creamy broccoli rabes with garlic and anchovies.
- Gnocchi N28 - $18: Homemade potato dumplings in our secret sauce.
- Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese - $20: Tagliatelle with our traditional bolognese sauce.
- Paccheri Alla Genovese - $20: Homemade jumbo rigatoni with slow cooked onion ragu, veal and parmigiano reggiano DOP.
- Cavatelli Alla Norma Con Pesce Spada - $21: Cavatelli with eggplant, cherry tomatoes, swordfish and shoved ricotta salata.
- Rigatoni Nonna Eugenia - $20: Rigatoni with Grandma Eugenia's Special Sauce and small meatballs.
- Spaghetti Mollica E Alici - $19: Spaghetti with anchovies and breadcrumbs.
- Lasagna - $20: Classic meat lasagna with bechamel sauce.
- Penne Prosciutto E Piselli - $19: Penne with green peas and prosciutto cotto rovagnati.
Main Course
- Chicken Parmigiana - $22: Classic chicken cutlet with mozzarella and tomato sauce.
- Pollo Alla Cacciatora - $24: Chicken braised in stew of cherry tomatoes, red peppers, olives and onions.
- Broccoli Di Rapa E Salsiccia - $24: Broccoli rabe and sausage.
- Salmone Glassato - $26: Char grilled salmon served with avocado on the side.
Popetteria & Arancini
Rice balls and meatballs.
- Della Nona Al Ragu - $13: Classic rice balls stuffed with Bolognese meat sauce, green peas, mozzarella, served over tomato sauce.
- Vegetariano - $13: Classic rice ball stuffed with mushrooms, tomato sauce, green peas, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Goloso - $13: Classic rice ball stuffed with broccoli rabe, burrata cheese and anchovies.
- Piccante - $13: Classic rice balls stuffed with Nduja (Italian Spicy Pork Sausage) and mozzarella.
- Polpette Di Ricotta - $15: Ricotta croquettes.
- Polpette Di Tonno - $15: Tuna croquettes.
- Polpette Di Carne - $15: Our signature meatballs served with secret sauce.
- Polpette Di Melanzane - $15: Eggplant meatballs.
- Polpette Di Patate - $12: Potatoes croquettes.
Sides
- Classic French Fries - $7
- Sauteed Spinach - $10
- Grilled Vegetables - $10
Beverages
- Soda - $3
- Iced Tea - $3
- Flat Water - $5
- Sparkling Water - $5
- San Pellegrino Flavored Water - $3.5
- Orange Juice - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Numero 28 Pizzeria
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This moderately priced ($$) Italian restaurant earns a 4.5/5 rating for its unique Neapolitan-style pizzas, crispy crusts, and standout pastas.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should remember the cash-only policy and try the signature family-size pizzas like the Diavola, Giuletta, or Capricciosa.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant features unique rectangular Neapolitan-style pizzas with crispy crusts, "family" size pies, and a specific cash-only payment policy.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Pollo Alla Cacciatora fits keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diets; while the restaurant offers vegan options, no specific dishes are listed.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not list specific operating hours, but the restaurant maintains an active website and a 4.5/5 rating.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features 15 signature pizzas, various pastas, and chicken dishes, accommodating 35 dietary tags including keto, vegan, and gluten-free options.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Diavola, Giuletta, and Capricciosa pizzas, alongside tagliatelle alla bolognese, lasagna, and signature wood-fired rectangular pizzas.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Numero 28 Pizzeria has a total of 920 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The restaurant is located in New York, according to the official website https://www.numero28pizzerianewyork.com/?utm_source=gbp.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This moderate ($$) Italian restaurant, rated 4.5/5, offers a warm, celebratory atmosphere and welcoming experience perfect for special occasions.
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