Motorino- Upper West Side

“Since discovering this Hidden Gem with my dad, it has quickly become one of our favorite spots to dine. The menu is very well curated and unique. Taking the traditional Brick Oven Italian style pizza and enhancing it using eclectic and innovative choices that are very unique from other New York City Pizza spots and highly standout. This is clearly an experience and talented Chef who has created the menu and has transformed a pizza into a unique cuisine full of flavor and fresh ingredients the complement each other. I have tried about six different kinds of personal pizzas on the menu and each one is amazing in its own way and very different from one another. Last time I was there I had the meatballs as an appetizer and it was spectacular. Not only is the food delicious, but every time we have dined there, we were welcomed in by the employees like we were family. The kindness and Hospitality that is given from the moment you walk in is exactly what a dining experience should be but rarely can be found in New York. The last time I was there we learned that the managers in supervisors and owner have been working together for a couple decades now. They are all extremely knowledgeable, cultured, extremely friendly and kind without an ultimatum. The true understanding of hospitality incompetence as well as Integrity is at the Forefront of Motorino. It is easy to walk by as it is quite small but once you stop in, you will be returning.”

“Motorinos pizza is genuinely the best pizza we have ever had. We got there just before the dinner time rush and we were able to eat in the quaint little dining room. The staff were all super nice and extremely attentive. The food was delicious! We had a margarita pizza and a prociutto pizza as well as the artichoke antipasto. Everything was amazing! Given we went around Valentine’s Day the pizzas were shaped like hearts which just added to the enjoyment. Definitely worth a trip! Highly recommend.”

“Stopped by Motorino for lunch and it delivered on every level. The pizza was excellent, perfectly charred crust with rich, balanced flavors, and the wine paired beautifully. Simple, done right. Service was solid and relaxed, which fit the vibe perfectly. Niko had an amazing music playlist going, setting the tone even though I was the only one there at the time. Honestly, that made it even better. The atmosphere is where Motorino really shines. Cozy, warm, and inviting, with great aesthetics and a street facing view that’s perfect if you enjoy people watching. From the interior details to the outside energy, it feels like a place you can slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Highly recommend for a quiet lunch, great pizza, and a glass of wine in a comfortable, thoughtfully curated space. 🍕🍷”

“Closer to a dollar slice than a proper pizza. Low on mozzarella. The delivery is expected to reduce quality (mine arrived cold so it took a while i guess), but not by this much.”

“They accidentally made the pickup order vegan pizzas instead of regular. We definitely didn't want vegan so they agreed to deliver them. 40 minutes later I called to see how long it'd be and they admit they hadn't even put them in the oven yet. They said we'd have them in 15 minutes. 25 minutes later it wasn't delivered - I called to get an update and also to ask for even a token discount. They said there was nothing they could do because it was out for delivery and we were getting the correct pizzas. They arrived an hour and 14 minutes after the original pickup time. The pizzas are great. The actual execution and the handling of mistakes aren't up to the mark.”