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Sottocasa
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
298 Atlantic Ave(between Smith St & Hoyt St)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Neighbourhoods: Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill
(718) 852-8758
- Nearest Transit:
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Bergen St (F, G)
Hoyt - Schermerhorn Sts (A, C, G)
Hoyt St (2, 3)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 11:30 pm
Sat-Sun 12 pm - 3:30 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
76 reviews for Sottocasa
Review Highlights
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"Loved the fresh mozzarella and the sauce." In 4 reviews -
"I love that slightly charred, chewy crust." In 3 reviews -
"The pizzas are all cooked in a wood burning oven." In 2 reviews
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75 reviews in English
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Review from Yuliya K.
Brooklyn, NY
4/27/2012
Great pizza place! This place has a very warm and romantic ambiance.The tables are set up in a way where everyone is kind of sitting together as all the tables are side by side. There's even a real live oven with a fire in the back!
Started with the Spinaci, which was very fresh, then we each got a personal pizza. I got the Margherita and had a taste of the Diavola. It was so fresh and soft, yummy! The pizzas are quite large (I ate half and took the rest to go). The orange sorbet was served in a frozen orange! Very cute and delicious place. -
Review from Neil B.
5/16/2012
This is an interesting review to write and because the person who sent me told me it would be the best pizza in the city, I may have gone in with my expectations set too high. Oh, that person is only in sixth grade but he is from Italy! :-)
The restaurant is very nicely decorated with a backyard - always an added plus - and one of the most friendly wait staffs around. Also one of the owners are usually (if not always) working at the restaurant which ensures high quality in every area. The menu is basically pizza which is not a bad thing but it would be nice to add a few other options.
We began with a Rughetta (arugula) salad which was plentiful and then split a Margherita pizza because we could not agree on what toppings to add (and the restaurant won't make a pizza with 1/2 orders of two different toppings).
After dinner we were split on the quality of the pizza. I liked the crust but my companion was not overly impressed. The pizza itself was made from fresh ingredients but was almost too light beause we both left hungry! I would give Sottocasa 4 stars but my companion whose opinion I do take into consideration to make my reviews a bit more balanced, felt no higher than a 3...thus 3.5 with a recommendation that if you are looking for authentic Neopolitan pizza in a nicely decorated restaurant with great service, give Scottocasa a try! -
Review from Justin L.
Brooklyn, NY
4/20/2012
Slight
Char with
Fresh toppings
On bigger than
Most Neapolitan. So delicious. -
Review from Pam H.
Brooklyn, NY
4/8/2012
I came here on a Friday night, the moment you walk in, you can't help but notice the warm and inviting ambiance. The servers were just as warm and friendly as the environment.
We each ordered a personal pizza, I got the Capricciosa. The flavours blended together nicely, but it was a little more subtle than I would have preferred. The pizzas are thin crust and as much as I love thin crust pizza, I thought the crust might have been a little too thin to my liking (at least at the centre of the pizza). I'd come back if I were in neighbourhood, but I don't know if I'd make a special trip to come here. Though the outdoor patio that people speak of makes it more tempting to do so. -
Review from Madison C.
New York, NY
4/2/2012 1 photo
Love this place. The pizza is made fresh and with love! The crust is crispy as you bite into it. Then its nice and chewy.
Did not have to wait very long for my pizza. Plenty of spacious seatings.
Friendly and attentive service. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and friendly.
Great place for a romantic 1:1 dinner or a group gathering. Outside seating available too! -
Review from Jillian H.
Brooklyn, NY
5/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Can't wait to come back and have been dreaming about their stellar food and warm, rustic space since my visit last month. My party of four shared the spinach salad, tagliere of the day and 3 delicious pizzas. Perfect for a group dinner, date or a solo meal - they'll treat you like famiglia no matter what.
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Review from Vivian H.
3/20/2012
**Before VEGAN pledge**
Ever since this place opened, I have been curious about their pizza and well you know what they say. Curiosity killed the cat. Ahem. Cats also have nine lives.
We came here for dinner on a Saturday night at 8pm. It was pretty empty when I met my friend here, but it quickly filled up. By 8:30pm, they had to turn away a party of 8.
It is in the basement of the building and the interior is rustic and feels relaxed. Communal wood tables and candles make it a nice romantic spot.
We took a quick glance at the wine list but we weren't interested in any of the wines by the glass. Instead, we opted for a bottle of Sardinian Cannonau ($40). It was dry, light with a slight bitter aftertaste. It went well with our meal.
We started off with a very simple salad. The INSALATINA ($7) cleansed the palate and was refreshing starter. Fresh and what you would expect.
We shared a REGGINELLA ($15) which consisted of cherry tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, and basil. I did not like this pizza one bit. The pizza arrived and from the looks of it, I could tell it was going to be a SOGGY affair. And indeed it was. It was so wet in the center, that I had no choice but to use my fork and knife to eat the pizza. Also, the crust was just plain bland. Nothing unique, nothing exciting. I'm sorry, but this place just doesn't cut it. I have yet been to a place that can make a pizza quite like Paulie Gee's.
Also, the desserts are overpriced. I am just not going to pay $8.50 for a slice of tiramisu (which I despise).
Funny thing is that we spent more money on alcohol than we did on food, but probably in a place like this, rightfully so. It does have a nice ambience and they let us sip our wine and take our time with it, so that's a PLUS.
Won't be coming back, but glad to have tried it... -
Review from Matt H.
Brooklyn, NY
5/4/2012
Truly one of the finest examples of Neapolitan pizza in the whole city. The outdoor area is a serene hangout away from noisy Atlantic ave. The Romana pizza is a promise of all that is good at Sottocasa.
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Review from Adele C.
Brooklyn, NY
3/29/2012
A wonderful new restaurant addition for Brooklyn. We have eaten at many of the highly rated Neopolitan pizza restaurants in Manhattan & Brooklyn and this rates up there with the best.
We have gone four times now within the past two months and have never been disappointed. On our separate visits we have ordered the Margherita, Quattro Stagione,the Laura and the Parmigiana pizzas for our table, in addition to their salads
With regards to the main attraction, i.e., the pizzas, they are the real deal. All the ingredients are fresh, the crust is fantastic, it is cooked to perfection. The aroma of the hot pizza itself when it is delivered to the table straight from the oven is fabulous.
So, yes, I love this place. The atmosphere is wonderful, the decor is tasteful with whimsical touches. The service is friendly, welcoming and just delightful.
One reviewer posted that the restaurant is in the basement. The restaurant is actually in the garden level of a brownstone, and they use the back garden for seasonal outdoor seating .
We will definitely keep going back. -
Review from Randy S.
Manhattan, NY
3/7/2012
The tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage and basil pizza was quite superb.
Very very friendly service and quite quick. Not sure about the reviews of soggy crust on here, our pizza was perfect and toasty!
The pizza here is definitely special and should be on any New Yorker's pizza list! -
Review from Robert P.
Brooklyn, NY
4/18/2012
The pizza here is amazing--especially the crust which comes out crispy and hot. The service is fast and friendly and they h ave a good wine selection.
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Review from midge j.
Brooklyn, NY
2/18/2012
Service, fine; no wait at 8:00PM on a Friday, big plus. Ingredients, great.
Crust -- soggy! I ordered the Diavola and when it arrived, there was a puddle of liquid slopping across the top of it. It soaked into the pizza and sogged up the middle 40% of the pizza.
Yeah yeah, it's Neapolitan -- Roberta's, the darling of the NYTimes and all foodies, has the same problem of soggy crust. I get it. The mozza is fresh. The tomatoes are for real. Still, I want to be able to pick up my pizza and eat it. Wet crust, big no.
(Hubby got the $20 special truffle pizza with prosciutto crudo -- less soggy.)
But as I said, the ingredients are terrific, and the ambiance is fine. Just be prepped for soggy crust. -
Review from Matt E.
4/7/2012
3.5 stars...
SottoCasa is a romantic little pizzeria that's very easily missed unless you're looking for it. They're located on Atlantic, steps away from Smith and steps below the sidewalk level. In addition to their indoor seating they also have a large back patio but unfortunately it was too cold outside when I was here. Their hours are pretty selective so make sure to check if they're open before coming, especially if it's for lunch.
The pizzas are large individual sized and mostly run $11-16 each. I got the Salsiccia (hot italian sausage and basil), and my girlfriend got the Prosciutto Crudo (proscutto and basil). The freshness of the flavors was really apparent and everything had great flavor to it. Unfortunately they skimped a bit on the basil on both but the amount of meat was great. My only really issue is that their pizzas are limp and impossible to eat without literally folding it or eating it with silverware. I once saw Anthony Bourdain on TV eat pizza at a very traditional place in Naples Italy which was just like this so I don't question the pizza's authenticity. I do however believe that a thin crust pizza, especially in a nice pizzeria in NYC that uses a brick oven, should come out crispy with a little char where the ingredients don't slip right off the slices. It's for that reason alone that I wouldn't put this on my short list of places to come back to for pizza.
Don't get me wrong though, the service and hospitality was great, and the flavors were wonderful. It's a nice place but it's just a little lacking behind places like Lucali (1 stop away). -
Review from Andrew I.
San Francisco, CA
1/11/2012
As a morbidly obese american, and I was disgusted by the fact that this pizza would struggle to feed a family of 50 somalians.
When I order a pizza, I want it to be so large that I am not hungry for at least 20 minutes. I'm on a diet, and my new goal is to eat only 3 tubs of icecream a day, which means I've got to find food that stops my hunger cravings for longer periods.
My asian girlfriend, whose name I cannot quite pronounce, rubbed her petite tummy and nodded her smiling head many times whilst eating the small potion she stole when I was busy wiping my pre-eat sweat from my face, so I think she really liked it.
In short, if you have refined, cultured taste and curiously don't eat like a Real American, go here. If you want a place where you can chow down like a chow hound in chow town, chow elsewhere. -
Review from Anne S.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 1/8/2012 13 Check-ins Here
I've had the pleasure to eat at Sottocass 6 times now, and the food has been consistently amazing, the entire staff consistently warm and welcoming. The open pizza kitchen is a show unto itself, and the pizza chefs' obvious passion for their craft is evident when you take your first bite.
Significant update: they now serve wine and beer. I haven't paid much attention to the beer selection, but the wine list appears to be thoughtfully selected and reasonably priced.
But most of all, the pies are just so damn good. I can hardly believe my luck to have this place just around the corner. It was a natural choice for my birthday dinner (the day after Thanksgiving). Everyone in our 12-person group left as smitten as I am every time I go there.
They also deliver, but if you have the time, it's really worth it to sit down in the cozy dining room and let yourself be doted upon by the genial Italian staff.
On our last visit this past weekend, for the first time, there was a brief (10 minutes?) wait for a table. This is not even a complaint, however. First of all, it's amazing the wait wasn't longer, and the minutes passed quickly while we enjoyed a glass of prosecco at the bar.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/1/2011
Absolutely heavenly pizza. Some of the best I've ever eaten. Extremely high-quality ingredients.… Read more »
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Review from Meghan M.
1/3/2012
Now that I've been back in NYC for 2 years, I am slowly but surely letting go of my aversion to pizza. While it's not normally a first choice for me, I'll happily accompany friends if that's what they'd like to check out a place that serves Neapolitan pies.
Sottocasa is a relatively new addition to this neighborhood and is located central to a few trains, hence it making a great meeting point for a quick NYE dinner before heading separate ways. We were seated once our party was complete and the service was super speedy for the rest of the evening.
Our order consisted of:
- Salsiccia: tomato, mozzarella, hot Italian sausage, basil
- Daily Special: white pizza with mushroom, truffle, mozzarella, and prosciutto
- Bottle of Prosecco
Both pizzas were awesome, though I'd recommend one with tomato sauce as it's killer. It was definitely too much food for two people. Next time I'd share a pie and place an order for a salad or something to start. For too much food and too much sparkling beverage, our bill came in at $75...Not terrible considering the excess we ordered could have fed 3 or even 4 people.
What makes Sottocasa special is the quality of the ingredients...high quality, incredibly fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, vegetables, and meats. And I'd pay plenty of extra money for the incremental goodness of the food any day. -
Review from d'N'L m.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 1/3/2012
went back again this weekend.. The Laura pie is a thing of beauty.. Friendly service, they now have beer and wine.. The beer is interesting as it's all this crafted beer from Italy.. And while I love the idea and respect it, let's have some offerings that are not 15 bucks for a pint. There is one 6 dollar offering which is nice but, they did not have any light beer, not even a crappy Peroni.
Calzones remain delicious.Listed in: Brooklyn Pizza
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10/3/2011
Went here yesterday during the Atlantic Antic.. I have been reading about this place for the last… Read more »
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Review from David R.
Brooklyn, NY
12/16/2011
What a lovely little place near the corner of Atlantic Ave. and Smith St.
I went there with my girlfriend after walking by it one night, noting its name, and searching it online. It was very no frills, and I wasn't even sure if it was open for business yet. We were excited at the idea of a new pizza place in the area, because pizza's one of those things we're pretty sure is about as necessary as, I don't know. Pants?
Anyway, when we first went, they hadn't had their liquor license yet (more on that in a second), but they were ready to serve their awesome custom pizzas. And awesome doesn't even begin to cover it. Their Regginella pizza, with its fresh cut tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, was a delight, and the Popeye (with ricotta) was outstanding.
So far, so good.
We went back there last night after having difficulty figuring out what we wanted for dinner. Pizza, as should be the case with everybody, is the default choice when undecided on dinner, and Sottocasa delivered again.
The foccacia bread was tasty, if not slightly too salty, and the Regginella tasted even better than on our first visit. She had a glass of white wine and I had their Italian lager, Menabrea, and both were delicious.
But forget all that, because tiramisu. I don't know what I did to deserve discovering something so delicious, but remind me to keep doing it, because it was incredible. When you go, I highly recommend the two pizzas I mentioned, but you should not be allowed to leave unless you have the tiramisu. It is so $&#)ing good. Seriously. I wish I had some right now.
I'd bathe in it.
I'll stop now.
None of this is even to mention the atmosphere, which is just so very laid back and pleasant. It's just an overall very nice place.
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Review from Saskia S.
Updated - 1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Took the in-laws here last night and we happily DEVOURED our pizzas. Also added salads to the mix (spinach for us, green for them) and found them a perfect way to start the meal.
Business is definitely picking up & can mean a wait for a table, which just means that I'm even more thrilled that they deliver to our (shamefully) close by apartment.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/21/2011
What a lovely addition to the neighborhood!
Husband and I wandered past Sottocasa last night after… Read more »
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Review from Rebecca G.
Brooklyn, NY
5/5/2012
The pizza was great. The staff was very nice but not super attentive. In all fairness I came here with a large group on a busy night. Everything was great except we did have to keep stopping the waiter to ask for things. They could have definitely benefited from having another waiter working. They forgot to bring us the second to bottle of wine we ordered. It wasn't a big issue just something to note. I had a great meal and enjoyable evening otherwise. If you aren't going to be a high maintenance group I think you wouldn't have any problems.
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Review from Alexandra F.
Brooklyn, NY
12/28/2011
We just finished dinner here. Fabulous, authentic Italian pizza. Lovely service. Warm, cozy atmosphere.
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Review from Hanna S.
Brooklyn, NY
3/27/2012
There was a wait to get a table for 4 on a Tues at 7:30 pm, so the secret is out! I think it rivals Motorino, but a lot less heavy on the sauces / cheese. The crust is fantastic, the atmosphere is great. Only complaint may be that we sort of lost our waitress after she took the order, but the rest of the service was great and the pizzas came out super fast. We also got the focaccia / olive plate, which was tasty, but next time I would go for another pizza instead - it's basically the same as the pizza dough. Definitely will be back.
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Review from Sheila S.
Sottocasa is tucked away on Atlantic Avenue and easy to miss, but worth checking out. The pizza is some of the best I have had in NYC/ Brooklyn. It is Italian style and there is a wide variety of options to choose from. We enjoyed the Rughetta salad to start which was $8 and definitely big enough to split between two people to start the meal. The salad was a simple bowl of fresh arugula tossed with lemon juice and olive oil, and garnished with cheese, artichoke, and cherry tomatoes. We chose the Diavola pizza ($13) and Popeye pizza ($14) and were more than satisfied with both. The Diavola is great for meat lovers, and the Popeye is ideal for a veggie option.
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Review from phil h.
11/16/2011 1 photo
I'm a bit of a pizza dork and have a list of pizzerias at least 10 deep for my visits to NYC. Sottocasa was a late addition to my list but considering the proximity to my friends' apartment, it was the perfect way to start my NYC eating adventures.
We ordered the Diavola (tomatoes, mozzarella, hot soppressata, black olives and basil) and really enjoyed it. The crust was puffy and charred but not burnt and the ingredients really came together nicely. And at $13 the pie seemed like a bargain.
At the time of our visit they didn't have their liquor license yet so no wine or beer to go along with our pizza which was a slight disappointment. But with pizza this good, the disappointment didn't last long. -
Review from Natalie M.
Brooklyn, NY
3/19/2012
I wasn't in the best mood before coming here and this place didn't really make it any better. Maybe I was expecting more due to the amazing Yelp reviews. Cute atmosphere, nice service, good wine and fresh ingredients but overall, the food was uninspiring.
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Review from Peter D.
10/17/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Don't you wish a lovely, rustic little joint serving near-perfect Neopolitan pizza would open a couple blocks from your place?
I always knew you wanted to be me.*
Sottocasa's space is simple (a few tables line the narrow space, with little decoration besides the oven), and the backyard unadorned (picnic tables atop gravel). At first glance, it doesn't look like much. But make no mistake: this is not your average slice joint.
There is little on the menu besides pizza, with options ranging from $9-$19. There are two lists of pies: one that you can feel free to add toppings to, and Le Speciali di Sottocasa, which they ask you to eat as they have been designed. We opted to share one of each... A simple margherita ($11), and the Laura: fresh-crushed Italian plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, speck, mascarpone and rosemary ($18).
Both pies arrived lightning quick, and I honestly couldn't say which I preferred because they were both perfectly executed and conceived, but so very different. The mascarpone and speck certainly gave the specialty pie a richness the classic margherita lacked, but both offered that slightly charred, chewy Napoli crust and a freshness that reflects impeccable ingredients. I would happily order either again, but I have a feeling I'll slowly make my way through the entire list, because this is a place I plan on eating often.
If Neapolitan is your preferred pizza, do yourself a favor and stop by Sottocasa.
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*I can't blame you. I mean, look at me, with my below average intelligence/height and vaguely doughy physique. -
Review from Jim T.
Brooklyn, NY
11/15/2011
Amazing pizza, very delicious, and the service is quite friendly and efficient.
However, if you are looking for an adult dining experience after 8 pm, might want to stick to take out or delivery until they get their liquor license or start a BYOB. Recently went in @ 8:30 pm on a Saturday and it was like a Chuck E Cheese, with bright lighting and tons of kids. Figured it could be a one-of situation but walking by on another recent evening, again @ 8:30 and the lights were still quite bright. Never thought I would "complain" about something like that but it does make a difference, at least in my opinion.
But again, truly delicious and well-made pizzas, a definite plus for the neighborhood. -
Review from Ben L.
2/15/2012
Went here for valentines day and thought it was a solid joint. The main waiter is very Italian and very friendly. The ambience is fine, the tables for two are just a little bit too close together though. Complimentary champagne was awesome. The pizza is very good but not spectacular. Nowhere near Lucali in taste or quality but then again, what is? I loved the charred chewy crust but thought the sauce made the interior too soggy. The verdure specialty pizza was just ok, but the Laura with speck and rosemary was very good. Overall a great experience and a good option for pizza in the area.
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Review from Mark K.
Brooklyn, NY
3/18/2012
Great pizzas. Great service. Great wine. Great atmosphere.
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Review from Chris H.
Brooklyn, NY
3/14/2012
Pretty soggy pizza. So so. Not bad, but then when is pizza?
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Review from Lora. N N.
Brooklyn, NY
3/25/2012
Comfortable, new space that has a back yard for warmer days managed by a very friendly and welcoming italian crew.
Went there last night had a bottle of Pinot Nero, arugula salad and 2 pizzas: Regginella and Diavola. The salad was plenty for 2. It was simple and fresh. We ate it all except artichoke pieces which where non-chewable.
Both pizzas tasted like good quality regular European Italian style pizza. We enjoyed both of them. The wine tasted soft and velvety and went well with our food.
Stuffed at the end we still had some good expresso and frozen orange sorbet which was a nice, refreshing ending to our meal.
Although it was busy, slightly stuffy and noisy at the end we had great time, felt comfortable sitting, good food and received good hospitality from the restaurant staff on a busy Saturday night. We will come back here anytime.
PS I could never compare Sottocasa to Paly G's. Sottocasa's pizza looks and taste like a real italian pizza to me. Pauly G's pizza (again to me I respect all of the the opinions) is not pizza but some kind of middle eastern lavash or indian naan bread although they bake it in their fancy, special brick oven. -
Review from Henri S.
Columbia, SC
3/6/2012
Sub par and cheap are a horrid combination in this place.
The things is that not only did I see the guy take my pizza (with his bare hands) off the top of the oven and put it in the oven (with his bare hands); but the pizza was tasteless and greasy ! I would avoid this place. -
Review from Colleen M.
Bedford, NY
12/4/2011
Last night was my first trip to Sottocasa and I'm already thinking about what to get the next time I go...
Let me just get this out of the way. I. LOVE. PIZZA. I love trying different kinds and new places. I could easily eat it everyday and the pizza at Sottocasa is no exception. The crust is thin yet chewy and has that perfect char that comes from a serious oven. The ingredients are fresh and compliment each other perfectly. I loved their sauce, light and slightly sweet. I had the "Laura" and it was so good- fresh mozzerella, speck (the new love of my life), mascarpone and rosemary. I had a bite of my friend's pizza, which was one of the specials and I immediately had to try it at the mention of the magic word: "truffles". We split a great Italian IPA and I'm interested in trying some of their other specially chosen beers and wines. Although we were absolutely stuffed, we could not turn down the refreshing orange sorbet that was served in a hollowed out, frozen orange.
Sottocasa has turned pizza into the ultimate comfort food and it is only further enhanced by the cozy, inviting decor and atmosphere. White exposed brick, hardwood floors, flickering candlelight and an eclectic ensemble of chairs creates a warm space that you are reluctant to leave. From the looks of the other patrons, this has quickly become a neighborhood favorite drawing families, couples, and friends. The staff is on point, making sure everyone is taken care of at all times. It's definitely a team effort at Sottocasa and it shows. Grazie per una grande notte! -
Review from Amanda C.
Brooklyn, NY
9/22/2011
This is a lovely new place just opened on Atlantic. Staff are all really friendly and attentive.
The menu is simple but delicious - just good pizzas and salads. We had the verdure and the parmigiana pizzas, a good size with lots of tasty toppings. The pizzas are all cooked in a wood burning oven. The chef came out to check that we were enjoying our meal.
They have a cute yard out the back where we sat, enjoying one of the last few warm evenings this summer.
They are still waiting for their alcohol license but should get it soon they said. We look forward to going back soon and saving room for the nutella pizza dessert! -
Review from Scott W.
Hoboken, NJ
10/9/2011
My prayers have been answered by Sottocasa. This neighborhood was STARVING for some good Neapolitan pizza and this place really hits the spot. It's cozy with a great, simple vibe and the pizza is excellent. The backyard looks lovely and I'm sure I'll be back there a lot on sunny days, especially when they get their beer license.
I'll definitely be back soon! -
Review from Chris G.
New York, NY
9/26/2011
The pizza is excellently made and with ingredients as fresh as you can ask for. This is authentic naples style pizza and made just about as well as I've ever had it. The oven is wood burning and was shipped directly from Italy.
Interior is nice and chill with exposed brick & dark polished woods. It's simple and elegant. Staff is very nice and attentive.
The backyard area is really cool having a little biergarten feel with big wooden picnic style tables on gravel. Nice idea. -
Review from Jim K.
Brooklyn, NY
11/21/2011
Good pizza and nice atmosphere (at least on a Sunday night) . . . I didn't see swarms of kids so I may have just been there on a good night, but the ambiance was actually very inviting and, as others have noted, the service was great.
But anyway, the most important part is the food, which was very good across the board. The spinach salad with super-fresh ricotta cheese, toasted almonds and rasins was great. The pizza was very good - very fresh ingredients, very good crust. The dessert (we had the tiramisu) was a perfect top off.
I'm sure it will be even better once they get their liquor license. -
Review from Amy M.
Los Angeles, CA
4/20/2012
I would have been so happy if this place lived up to our expectations, because the staff is terrific and the location is convenient, but our disappointment essentially came down to this: how in the world can pizzas made in a 1000-degree, wood-burning oven manage to come out soggy? It's counter-intuitive, but both of our pizzas did. Add that to a disastrous eggplant appetizer (wet, undercooked eggplant topped with our first soggy crust of the night) and you have an experience that, sadly, left us thoroughly unsatisfied.
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Review from Victor S.
10/23/2011 8 Check-ins Here
Finally I have a pizza option that isn't Dominos! About damn time! For me, the Neopolitan gold standard in the neighborhood (and quite honestly, NYC), is Luna Rossa, which is all the way down Court Street toward the expressway. How would it fair?
I decided to keep it simple and went for a margherita, because that's how you truly judge a pizza. I made sure to sit outside in the pleasant patio area -- so that I could enjoy the wonderful indian summer weather. The pizza came promptly and it looked beautiful -- the colors of the margherita mirrored the Italian flag, as a good margherita should! Overall, I liked the pizza. Loved the fresh mozzarella and the sauce. The crust, though, I thought was only OK. The crust was a bit too charred on two of the slices, which is a no-no in my book.
I went a second time, a few days later, because, well pizza is my crack and I live nearby. Ordered the salsiccia. The same charring problem again on about one whole slice. I loved the sausage, but the topping was not evenly spread out at all. In fact, one slice had probably about 2/3 of the sausage. Another slice had maybe 1 piece. These are all things that I think can be improved upon with some more attention to detail. I have no doubts that the pizza will get better and better. It's already very good.
I also wondered about the oven, since it was in some sort of shack! And it turns out that they had to crane the pizza OVER the building because it was too heavy for the old floors in the restaurant. Cool story! And I also totally recognized one of the owners, but thought it would be rude to ask him if he was formerly at Keste. Turns out he was. In that case, I know that Sottocasa has the potential to be as good. I'll return often, since I love having a good pizza option only a few short blocks away from my house.
Note: They accept all major credit cards and should be getting their wine and beer license very soon. -
Review from Lena L.
Brooklyn, NY
11/15/2011
Wow! Yummy! And relief that we don't have to travel to other neighborhoods anymore to get a great Neopolitan pie. We met Antonio, the owner, who is lovely. We found out that the pizzaiolo formerly crafted pies at Keste, another delicious pizza place in Village. We had the foccacia, which is delightful -salt and rosemary on a tasty crust. Its not the thick bready kind... The Spinach salad, with fine touches, slivered almonds, raisins. The Salsisicca (sausage) pie was fantastic. I love that slightly charred, chewy crust. The tomato sauce was so good, the fresh mozzarella was generous, the sausage was perfection. We wanted to try the Nutella pizza but too full for dessert...this time. The owner was gracious to share some tiramisu that the pizzaiolo's mother from Italy had made (!) Seriously. You had me at Margarita.
Sottocasa will do well and I believe will have a devoted following. It is a great spot for fine ingredients, simple, cool room, people who respect the art of Neopolitan pizza making and a great neighborhood gem! We will be back often.
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