Welcome to Numero 28 - voted the "Best Pizza in New York" by Citysearch.com readers. We specialize in authentic Neapolitan pizza, baked hot and fast in a brick oven to achieve a not-too-thick, not-to-thin chewy, smoky crust made from a recipe that's been handed down through five generations of pizzaioli (pizza makers). Our one-of-a-kind dough is then stretched into an oblong shape, topped with the freshest ingredients available and sold al metro "by the meter" just like you would find in Italy. To further the authentic Neapolitan dining experience, Numero 28 provides a casual, welcoming atmosphere of heavy wooden tables and whirring ceiling fans. Our friendly staff welcomes both neighborhood regulars and visiting strangers like long-time friends. In addition to our pizza, Numero 28 offers classic Italian dishes such as lasagna, rigatoni alla Bolognese, eggplant parmigiana, homemade tiramisu, and an assortment of antipasti.

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35 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

(35 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 35 reviews

5 stars

(11)

4 stars

(21)

3 stars

(3)

2 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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neighborhood gem(20)
good for groups(19)
fit for foodies(15)

romantic(7)
great for lunch(5)
kid-friendly(5)

Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana Reviews List

Review 1 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our favorite pizza in NYC!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/08/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We LOVE this place. We have been frequenting this gem since we moved here last July. We take visitors here for "the best pizza in NYC." Everyone loves it. Our menu favorites: caprese salad (with real buffalo mozzarella) and 18in pizza split for each of our favorites - diavola and d.o.c. The service is always amazing!

I recently tried the pear salad (eh, not my favorite) and rustica pizza. Rustica was awesome! I may have a new favorite!

Also, they are on Scoutmob right now! Quite a deal! Enjoy!"

Dined on 5/08/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/03/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been to Numero 28 and always have a great time - the food is delicious and the service is friendly. However, I felt like this time they rushed us out. We hadn't even finished our bottle of wine and the wait staff was hovering. There was a line of people waiting for tables but there was only 2 of us and we had a reservation. I would go back again and hopefully, we wouldn't be rushed out."

Dined on 5/03/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 3 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We only tried the pizza and

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2013

2007

Dined on 04/09/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We only tried the pizza and it was delicious. The plain pizza was average but the Numero 28 special was out of this world! I highly recommend it."

Dined on 04/09/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cash only place but worth

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Cash only place but worth the inconvenience. The Numero 28 pizza is a must try!"

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Bring your own wine, cork

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2013

2011

Dined on 03/08/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Bring your own wine, cork fee allocated to a glass"

Dined on 03/08/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 6 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yummy!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2013

2005

Dined on 03/21/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I live on the same block as Numero 28 and love to eat there. I bring all my out of own guests here to eat. You must try regular pizza and at least one of the specialty pizzas. Delicious! I recommend making reservations for groups and on thursday through Sunday for dinner. Did I mention the cute Italian waiters?"

Dined on 03/21/2013

2005

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My Italian parents love no.28.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My Italian parents love no.28. The pizza is delicious. they're the real-deal of Naples-style pizza.

Staff is attentive. Location is great.

Low key vibe with European grace."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 8 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The service here is always

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2013

2009

Dined on 03/10/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The service here is always marginal, but the pizza is fantastic. We still prefer to order in from here than go to the actual restaurant, as the waitstaff seems wholly uninterested in working at a pizzeria."

Dined on 03/10/2013

2009

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Review 9 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Authentic Italian pizza et al.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2013

2011

Dined on 03/10/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been to Numero 28 Pizzeria several times and I'd recommend it again and again for a real, authentic Neapolitan pizza. This is one of the places were you can be sure that you get Italian food. We started with Carpaccio di Bresaola (a kind of ham from the Northern regions of Italy, in the Alps) and then had a 18'' pizza: half San Daniele (prosciutto), and half Affumicata (with smoked cheeses). We finished with the Semifreddo al Pistacchio as dessert. Everything outstanding."

Dined on 03/10/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pizza as an art form

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Not a place to come grab a slice, but rather a restaurant which appreciates pizza as an art form. Certainly the best I've had so far.

We ordered a 28" pizza made of 3 different menu offerings: Numero28 – buffalo mozz, speck, truffle cream and mushrooms; Pere – mozzarella, gorgonzola, pears(!) and walnuts; San Daniele – tomato, mozzarella, arugula , Parma prosciutto. It was heavenly.

We know little about wines, but the waiter, who was lovely, friendly and efficient, seemed to know his stuff so we took whatever he suggested, which was great I think was called Primitivo."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 11 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pere (Gorgonzola, pear, walnuts)

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/30/2013

2003

Dined on 01/30/2013

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Pere (Gorgonzola, pear, walnuts) white pizza was very good. Sausage and peppers pizza was good, but the crust was too soft from the sauce. Arugula salad was dressed well."

Dined on 01/30/2013

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic

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Review 12 for Numero 28 Pizzeria Napoletana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5