Morotino East Village

While I was in New York, I had to have a New York slice. Partial to Neapolitan pizza, I decided to give Morotino in East Village a shot. When I sat down for dinner, the cozy restaurant was relatively crowded, but by the time I left, it was even more packed, with a line going out the door! Clearly, people love this pizza joint, but I was not the biggest fan. 

 I ordered a classic margherita pizza. The crust was a little too chewy and slightly charred. Also, the relatively small amounts out mozzarella cheese, compared to the basil sauce, not only kept sliding off the slice, but also didn’t have that familiar, warm gooey taste. Instead, it taste a little clumpy, as if it was it’s own ingredient rather than one that’s supposed to be cooked into a larger pizza dish.

The friendly service somewhat makes up for the decent pizza. The waiters always had a smile on their face and were extremely attentive. When my glass was running low, they were always there to refill it; I never had to pour my own water! The service and ambience, however, don’t totally make up for the food, so I don’t think I’ll be stopping by Morotino anytime soon. Instead, I suggest the nearby Kesté to enjoy traditional Neapolitan pizza.