ZipPicks Awards
Best Italian in Soho
Best Pizza in Soho
Master Critic Review
Song E Napule
8.1
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Husband-and-wife team Ciro and Austria bring authentic Neapolitan soul to this brick-oven pizzeria where the margherita arrives with proper char and chew. Beyond pizza, dig into lesser-known Campanian dishes like paccheri alla Genovese and scialatielli alla scarpariello while Neapolitan music plays overhead.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Salsiccia e Friarielli Pizza, Gnocchi Sorrentina
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Family-run Neapolitan authenticity with dishes rarely found outside Naples
Who should go: Pizza purists and anyone missing Italian home cooking
When to visit: Happy hour starting at 4pm daily for $6 wine
What to order: Margherita, salsiccia e friarielli, delizia al limone for dessert
Insider tip: Ask for the lemon baking soda digestif—a Neapolitan post-meal tradition
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only on W Houston St, challenging after 6pm in Greenwich Village - consider nearby parking garages on Thompson or Sullivan
Dress code: Come as you are - casual and comfortable, from jeans to sundresses
Noise level: Lively to loud - Neapolitan music plays overhead, energetic at peak hours but conversational at off-peak
Weekend wait: 30-45 min without reservation - space is tiny with only 15-20 seats
Weekday lunch: Walk-in friendly, minimal wait
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - multiple veggie pizzas including Margherita, plus vegetable antipasti and pasta options
Vegan options: Limited - can modify salads and request pizza without cheese, but menu is cheese-forward
Gluten-free options: Yes - gluten-free pasta available, plus naturally GF desserts like panna cotta
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Absolutely. The tiny, candlelit space feels intimate without being stuffy. Watching Ciro work the brick oven gives you built-in conversation, and sharing a whole pie breaks the ice naturally. Request a table near the window for slightly more privacy.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Weekday lunch or early dinner before 6pm, yes. Weekend evenings are tight with only a handful of tables - book via OpenTable or call ahead. The new SoHo sister location at 132 W Houston has more seats if you're flexible.
Is it kid-friendly? Very much so - Ciro and Austria have several children of their own and the staff genuinely welcomes families. Pizza arrives fast enough for restless little ones, and there's no fussy dress code. Works best for ages 5+ who can handle close quarters and moderate noise.
Best For
Better for: Authentic Neapolitan soul over trendy ambiance - you come for Campanian dishes like paccheri alla Genovese that most NYC Italian spots don't attempt, served by a family that actually hails from Naples
Skip if: You want quiet romance or a see-and-be-seen scene - this is loud, cramped, and proudly unpretentious with Maradona murals and tight table spacing