You can't throw a stone without hitting a Michele Iuliano’s restaurant these days and for good reason. This original outpost of Luzzo's boasts a colorful exterior, exposed brick interior, and a century-old coal-burning oven that pushes out not only ace pizzas, but playful Neapolitan eats like burrata and la quadrata or a simple bietole with beets, asparagus, and polpettine.
Gauging from the crowd, these locals know a good menu when they see it—and this one has much to offer. While there are salads, antipasto, and pasta on the menu, this kitchen is clearly about Neapolitan-style pizzas, like brutta ma buona with tomato sauce, sausage, and ricotta; as well as the EST, starring more of that smooth tomato sauce, spicy salami, mozzarella, and basil.