The food here is good. The problem is that Astoria is full of spots similar to Macoletta which are outstanding. Still, I find myself back here at least once per year since it's so close to the park. This time around we tried the rice ball special which was crispy, but a little bland. The Napolitano pizza with capers was one of the better pies I've had here, though I had to ask for the anchovies on the side since my partner is vegetarian. We ended up having leftovers, which they boxed along with the anchovies which means those are now my leftovers since the slices have been contaminated. Service is always friendly and swift, and the ambiance is modern but cozy. We sat in front of the pizza oven this time which was fun to watch. It actually rotates and times the pizza cook so that everything cooks evenly, which is actually kind of genius.

Food was delicious Service was speedy The ambiance was very inviting Overall great place

This is a decent choice for pizza. I tried the margherita. The crust was crispy, but a lot thinner and denser than I'd expect for a Neapolitan pizza, but still plenty serviceable. I've certainly had better slices before, but this one is just fine if you're in the neighborhood.

I stopped into Macoletta with a couple of friends on a Friday night, about an hour before closing. We were seated outside, which has a lovely setup with great city views. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome. We shared the Rigatoni Bolognese, the Asiatico salad, and a pizza--all of which were delicious! We enjoyed every bite. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with great food, this is the place for you.

Our server Riccardo made our experience great. We loved the food and enjoyed the atmosphere outside. Highly recommend the Diablo and Bianca - both excellent.

So many brick oven pizza choices here ! The inside, when you walk in, is very cozy and clean . The waitress we had was so sweet and even helped us pick out a pizza . We tried 2 : Diablo - baked with Tomatoes , fresh Mozzarella, spicy Salami, Calabrian Chili and honey - read those ingredients again - yep , incredible! The second one based on the waitress suggestion was the Crudo - Tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto - and again, read those ingredients - yummy !!! I think each pizza complemented each other. One more on the spicy side, the other more on the refreshing . They were both delicious and my oh my I love the crust. I had to indulge in an Italian draft - Forst - the perfect draft beer for any of the pizza choices . Great place for groups and a lot of outdoor dining areas .

Came here on a Sunday around 9 PM so the restaurant was basically empty. We wanted to take the pizzas to go and the hostess was still extremely friendly and considerate!! she served us glasses of water as we were waiting for the pizza. I love when pizzas use the cup pepperonis bc they get so crispy We ate these immediately fresh out of the oven and they were soooooo delicious. I ate my remaining cold slice when I got home and it still tasted good! Only street parking available

We had to return to Macoletta since our 1st experience was so amazing! Macoletta is easily becoming one of our favorite dining spots in our neighborhood! This time around we went on a Monday late afternoon for Happy Hour, which runs from 4-7pm. We started with the Pirate Mojito (pineapple & mango), which was made perfectly for us by our server and bartender, Ricardo. Wow it was so delicious and refreshing and strong! We also started with the shishito peppers that came with a yummy chipotle mayo dipping sauce and it was perfection - definitely a must try! For our entrees, we opted for the special of the day instead of pizza, and opted to try the chicken special which came with a refreshing side salad. The special was actually more of a chicken parm and it was absolutely delish - I cleaned the plate! We finished with another round of the Pirate Mojitos. Definitely stop by Macoletta if you are in the area and haven't already tried it! I am sure you would agree with me :) Cheers!

I thought the place was nice and cozy. Warm and dim we came here for dinner, the starters were great. We had eggplant and octopus carpaccio it was light and yummy. We ordered rigatoni which was delicious, gnocchi (the smelliest cheese stink ever), and the Nutella pizza was amazing but their ice cream said gelato and it was soooooooo not, it was horrible. Just think of yogurt but placed in the freezer for two mins. It was soft and flavor was mixed between strawberry and vanilla. So I don't know not the best experience but it was okay. Oh yea and the pizza was great though it was so fresh and soft. I would give it another try though just maybe order differently and maybe not sit inside or next to the cook.

Is it wrong to dream of pizza? If it is, I don't want to be right. I think Walid who runs Macoletta definitely dreams of pizza, too. We took a pizza-making class with him at the Astoria location and his passion for pizza is palpable. He attends pizza conferences, he bought the best pizza oven on the market. Every pizza is cooked in a matter of seconds. (110? 120? I can't remember.) My two favorite pizzas are the Algerino and the Taleggio. The Algerino has merguez sausage, smoked shallots, fontina, and roasted tomatoes. It's a great combination. The taleggio has fresh mozz, caramelized onions, and Italian sausage. The caramelized onions are sweet and the perfect compliment to the pizza. The staff is exceedingly kind and accommodating. I am lucky I don't live closer, otherwise I'd be there all the time. The restaurant is a bit small, but it has a large outside dining structure. I love bringing people here!