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Ovest Pizzoteca
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About
Ovest Pizzoteca is West Chelsea’s destination for Luzzo’s Napolitan-style dining. Look over the enoteca selection of Italian wines, as well as high scale spirits and beers to keep your taste buds craving your latest vice. Wood brick oven pizza, homemade pasta and authentic panini's are crafted with the owner and master pizzaiolo, Michele Iuliano's, secret dough recipe and expertise. Sitting beneath the High-line, along the reemerging W 27th Street, is the industrial brick walls and high ceilings that houses weekly aperitivo's for the the perfect after work happy hour destination.
Features
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Menu
Is this a pizza restaurant?
Reserve a table
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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4.4
201 reviews
Excellent
121
Very good
58
Average
16
Poor
1
Terrible
5
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SimeyTravels
San Diego3387 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
This little restaurant was perfectly situated for our needs. Our work event was just down the block, and we'd promised lunch to our guests who'd traveled into town to attend. Turns out, there were two lunches: one smaller group that consisted of mostly teenaged kids and their chaperones (which I started at, but did not attend) and another with nine of our other guests, mostly adult with a few teenaged students included.
The hostess didn't even blink an eye when we came walking through asking for a table (or at seeing me asking for a table to accommodate a group less than an hour after my first visit doing the same thing, haha.)
We were shown to a large table towards the back and huddled around the menu to figure out what to order. We went with a number of different pizzas and some individual entrees for the vegan and some of the younger attendees.
In total, we got: the diavola ($21), the capricciosa ($21), the bufala ($18), the arugula ($22), two orders of the tagliatelle fredo with shrimp ($16 each), the martha ($22), a bucatini alla matriciana ($23), a ravioli ($22) a kale salad ($17) and a Cesare salad ($15). Quite a bit of food, but the group was large.
Everything was delicious, though I did only have a couple slices of some of the different pies that were plopped in front of me. I didn't eat much because I was still full from the previous night's dinner, but I did enjoy the flavors of the slices I ate.
The consensus around the table was that the food was delicious and I'm glad the restaurant made me look good for the group, ha.
Written November 17, 2022
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Alice
North East England108 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Went here for food and drinks for a family birthday called in without a booking and they easily accommodated 6 of us without a reservation. This cosy little Italian offers wood fired pizzas which are amazing so so fresh and tasty. This hidden Gem is very close to The Edge which is what we were doing previously before we decided that we were really hungry. We were celebrating a birthday and they happily did a cake with a candle in for us, which was such a lovely added touch. I took the mountain portion of pasta with me in a doggy bag and ate it this morning reheated. If your looking for tasty Italian food with a hip atmosphere and some delicious wine this is the spot to try.
Written March 12, 2023
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Suzana DR
Pisarovina13 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Very good, pizza with good products! We can say for this pizzeria that we eat a real pizza unlike other restaurants calling themselves Italian which only have Italian in the title!! Cozy and warm atmosphere, I recommend, you can go there with your eyes closed!
Written January 2, 2024
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Alexa S
11 contributions
Jun 2024 • business
I booked a large group lunch at Ovest. The food was good, no complaints there. However, the service was seriously lacking. We ordered a bunch of pizzas to share. When they came out, I asked the waiter where one of the types I ordered were. He insisted he remembered what I said and I did not order any of that type. Instead, all of our pizzas had pork products on it which I most definitely did not order since half of the people there do not eat pork/meat at all. Three other people in my party spoke up and said they hard me order it correctly, the waiter insisted he remembered (even though he wrote nothing down). He said I could order and pay for the additional pizzas if I wanted it.
After lunch, we ordered coffees. One of the other individuals at the table grab a packet of sugar. When she did that, not one but THREE cockroaches run out out of the bowl and went under our table. The staff didn't offer to move us, did not try to remove the bugs but just put the sugar from the bowl onto a plate and give it back to us... There were no apologies, no offer to take the coffees off the bill, no nothing. Very disappointed as I picked this restaurant for my group of 13.
Written July 2, 2024
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Cappuccione
Verona21 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
I discovered this place near the High Line walk in New York. I wanted to eat an Italian meal and I was not disappointed! We had a pepperoni pizza cooked in a wood oven and a risotto with prawns and courgettes. Both good and cooked to perfection! Good job, guys!
Written May 1, 2024
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Andres C
Newington546 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
We wanted some really good pizza to end our weekend in NYC so we took to TA to find the one with the best rating near us. We landed on Ovest.
The pizza is Naples style: more sauce than cheese, thinner, and a soft and airy crust. We ordered just a plain cheese and a Piccante Pizza.
The Piccante lacked much of the “kick” you’d want when ordering something that’s supposed to be spicy. The taste was a little underwhelming in general; good, but underwhelming. The pizza is certainly saved by the crust. It’s done to perfection.
The service was ok. At times we thought they might’ve forgotten about us. The staff was friendly otherwise, but be sure to get their attention if you want/need something.
The pricing wasn’t bad for a sit down pizza restaurant that has a stylish looking bar with signature cocktails.
Written June 19, 2021
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BKandFamily
Clonmel226 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
Visiting NYC for a few bball games in MSG and decided to eat a little bit away from the main tourist areas. Ovest is around 10th Ave and feels like it’s more for the locals. Awesome vibe - a bit dark but really cool. Appetisers, Pizza, desert (deep fried crunchy pizza dough with Nutella) were all really excellent. The best way to prepare for LeBron in MSG!!! Grazie Ovest!!
Written February 3, 2024
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60004Kathy
Arlington Heights378 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
I am hard to please. I usually have at least one item that disappoints me. It was all yum and more yum. The drinks are dangerous. They don't taste as strong as they really are. We had the Autumn old fashioned and The mexican. Both were perfectly made and not sweet. For an appetizer we (well my daughter hoarded most of it) had the tuna tartare and the Contadita salad. For our main dishes we ordered the Campana pizza, the Bocatini, the Picante pizza, the Margarita pizza, and tri-Gnocchi plate. The pizzas are wood fired and have that doughy and crispy crust. All the sauces were flavorful and beautifully paired with the pasta.
Written October 8, 2022
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tms215
Philadelphia688 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
This is a very cool space. Excellent food, especially known for it’s pizza. The pies are small so you can sample multiple offerings. Also, a nice pasta selection. Good wine list and a full bar (there is a small bar with seats in the back). Very good service. The only knock is the location. It is a little sketchy and you wouldn’t travel to eat here. At a business meeting or in a hotel nearby? Live in the neighborhood? An excellent choice for your pizza “fix”
Written January 6, 2022
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TinyTawnty
Los Angeles396 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
A great place to stop for a meal before going to the Sleep No More show a few doors down.
Had the Diavola pizza and Ovest pizza. The spicy salami had the perfect about of spice without being overpowering. Paired with the chili oil, it was amazing.
Wine was good too. Don’t remember what kind I got but it was good.
Service was fast and friendly. All the staff members were very friendly which is always an added bonus.
Will definitely be back!
Written June 21, 2022
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GABRIEL U
Mexico City19 contributions
Sep 2023 • family
Very good place, with a pleasant bar atmosphere, and although it was dinner time there were also families.
The dinner was very good, we ordered pasta and the gnocchi dish was excellent. Nice music.
Carlos' attention was outstanding.
Written September 14, 2023
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68berndl
Dornach105 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Ovest Pizzoteca is right off the High Line along the reemerging W 27th Street, close to Hudson Yard this is the destination for Napolitan-style dining. Delicious wood brick oven made pizza, great warm Italian atmosphere, friendly impeccable service.
We had the recommended Pizza Special with Mozarella, Prociutto San Danielle, Arugula, Burrata and Truffel Pate – a delicious dream. This restaurant is a hidden treasure - definitely recommend!
Written March 30, 2020
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D. Aaronson
Asheville691 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Tucked away near Chelsea Park, this was an enjoyable experience. Had a pizza, a pasta and the pan fried artichoke appetizer and enjoyed all three. Ate outside along the street where there are several tables so I'm not even sure what the interior is like.
Written August 10, 2021
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Chris D
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
An awesome place to eat…..we stumbled on this place looking for our last meal in NY before leaving and it was superb.
Food was excellent; my son was a little picky…..and they catered for him……and the service was superb!!
So glad we went here rather then one of the big chain places.
Written August 3, 2023
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hutchy013
Johnstone59 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Amazing Pizza, very authentic. Dough is proved perfectly and worked with beautifully. Leading to a great texture and tasty base. Topping are fresh and lovely. The atmosphere in the Reastraunt is wonderful and we could have stayed all night.
Written April 8, 2023
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