Nolita

Martina Petines

4.0

Nolita is a casual dining and drinking establishment that serves American comfort food in a setting that combines self-service and an authentic New York experience. Like most hip eateries in Manhattan, Nolita differentiates itself from the crowd through its character and its soul. Everything from its menu, interiors, etc, are meticulously crafted to ensure you get the real thing.The name NOLITA is actually an abbreviation for North of Little Italy which is a neighborhood located in downtown Manhattan. Their specialty? Authentic New York-style pizza!What we had:Buffalo Chicken WingsMac and CheesePeanut Butter and Jelly SandwichMy new favorite: Funnel Cake!Sausage Mushroom Pepperoni + Buffalo Chicken pizzaShrimp Carbonara + Spinach and Artichoke pizza

Sevifoodie

4.0

After being disappointed in the restaurant that we were supposed to hangout, me and my friends went on a search for a good restaurant to end our day right. While walking on highstreet, we found Nolita, a pizza joint. Apparently, one of my friends at that time already tried it out and love it. Naturally , we chose this place as our next place to continue on with our conversation.AmbianceIt looks pretty much on par with other popular pizza joints like Pizza Hut, Shakeys and Yellowcab but the whole place seems a bit darker which signifies that they also serve alcoholic drinks as well. FoodWhile they offer the whole pizza, they promote more on their sliced pizzas. Since we are on a tight budget, we just chose their cheapest option which is the Cheese Pizza. The slice is very large,  which I like. For a very plain pizza, this taste really good. The crust is really crispy thin which makes every bite really satisfying, while my most favorite part of it is the cheese which is really chewy and a bit salty. Overall, I found Nolita to be reasonable. Though I only got to try out their cheese pizza, the fact that I really like it means that the rest of their selection is just as good, if not better. I hope I'll have the chance to come back to verify it though.

Wendy Ho

3.0

I didnt like the flavors of pizza they serve. Maybe for others they're good, but for me combinations are so weird! Even the drinks. I'd rather eat in Sbarro tho.

Feranica Hidayat

3.0

To get it out of the way first, the thing that ticks me off the most in Nolita is Italian sausage is not all spicy!! When I order a slice or pie in NYC, LA or the Bay Area with sausage, I NEVER am served a spicy sausage! Spicy sausage is an OPTION that you have to ask for. Thanks for letting me get that out of my system!I'm from NYC born, raised and lived for a long time before migrating here. The misnomer in the Philippines is that there is a single kind of "NY" pizza. NY has every kind of pizza you ever dreamed of. There is Vietnamese pizza, some weird Russian pizza thing you get out in Brighton, it runs the entire breadth of pizza in NY. Except for West Coast gourmet, pineapple or other fruit, get that crap out of here!There used to be a place in Makati called "New York Pizza Place" that had my favorite kind of NY pizza. Its the kind of pizza that has a crust between Nolita and Sbarros. Then they used the highest quality ingredients imported and a perfect pizza sauce. That place was the best pizza in the Philippines bar none, but it closed down and is now a Dominos. I think the price was too high for even Makati Filipinos but I gladly payed it and would pay it again.If anyone reading this knows where that place went or if that owner opened another place elsewhere, please message me or reply here? Also, any fellow New Yorkers here who have found a better pizza place, please let me know?Anyway, since that place closed, there has been nothing even close. Nolita is a very far second. Despite its marketing, Nolita is more West Coast pizza than NY. Yes, there is gourmet style west coast pizza in NY now. It used to not work in NY when I was growing up. I can recall several pizza places that tried to do chicken parm and other gourmet pizza toppings in my neighborhood and they all failed. Now though, NYC became "safe" and all these people from Oklahoma and stuff started moving in and the pizza scene changed (Neapolitan pizza just ticks me off). So technically the marketing is not wrong, but it will never be NY or even East Coast pizza to real New Yorkers.Besides that, this thin crust is not my cup of tea, but I could live with it if they had a decent sauce and good quality toppings. Instead of importing, I believe they make many of the toppings themselves. The sauce needs work. Its far from terrible but its also not great. I sometimes wonder if they sweetened it to accommodate the local customer base. I am not sure if I am complaining or complimenting the service in Nolita here. Its actually very NY. You walk in, the pizza boy ignores you till you get his attention. Usually no one greets you upon entry unless that bubbly cashier is working and you catch her eye. It is so different from every other Filipino restaurant in service where everyone is so polite and constantly greets you. However, the rudeness coupled with the pizza smell in Nolita actually makes me feel homesick every time. So, while I do think service is not up to par for the Philippines, man I do really like it.

Clarissa Henry

4.0

I'm not a big fan of pizza and I eat like a bird. So, imagine my surprise when I got my order and it was  H U G E! The pizza had lots going on but the taste blended well together. It was flavorful but wasn't too overwhelming that a sip of water is necessary after every bite. It's quite pricey for a slice of pizza but I'm telling you, it is worth it! The size of the pizza ensures that you'll be satisfied and it would last you for more than 4 hours without getting hungry again, at least for me that's what happened.And the place was very quiet, great for conversing! The slight drawback to this place is that most of it is self-service. If you want to get another slice, you have to get in line again. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and this place is great for a pizza date!

Ellen Setya

2.0

Their pizza should be consumed as soon as you get them because if they stay untouched for too long, the crust becomes tough to bite/chew on. Their pesto dish was quite divine though. Ambiance is nice. Too bad their pizza didn't meet expectations.

Jenina Louise Cabiltes

3.0

We ordered a whole pizza: half shrimp carbonara and half spicy italian sausage. The pizza is good, loved the shrimp carbonara, must have ordered a whole shrimp carbonara instead. It's a bit pricey though, we spent ~2000 pesos for the whole pizza plus a pitcher of lemonade. Good thing they offer 50% off after 11pm on selected menu items but I'm not sure if it's just a promo or they do that regularly.If you have extra pesos to spare, will recommend Nolita but there are lots of other pizza houses around the place which won't hurt a lot on the pocket.

Özlem S. Öztürk

4.0

I vote for the steak and eggs pizza! The slice of pizza is huge and really tasty. I don't mind that it is a self service restaurant as long as the quality of food is good. The black olive pomodoro is also a must try!

Faufaurahma

3.0

A couple years back, a friend of mine and I decided to go on a BGC food trip since we felt kinda upscale that week. We aimed for at least 4 stops but managed to visit two because my dear tummy wasn't cooperative that day. Hello, Nolita! This pizza place was our first stop (we were actually torn if we should dine in Sariwon or here but the cute interior won!) and we were really excited to order since we were really hungry as it was already past 2 p.m..There were several pizza choices and this place does not just offer the usual pepperoni and cheese pizza. They have interesting ones such as Spinach and Artichoke Pizza, Cheeseburger, Chicken Parmesan and Wild Mushroom Walnut blue. They also have interesting drinks that have ginger in it but it was the Iced Dark Chocolate that caught my attention. It took me and A a few minutes before we finally decided to order Spinach and Artichoke, Wild Mushroom Walnut Blue, and a glass of Iced Dark Chocolate. I was tempted to order more as I-just-must-order-more-than-one-dish but since it'll be a food trip, I hesitated.Service was definitely quick as the pizza we ordered were all cooked already and just needed to be re-heated.A and I took a slice of both pizzas and were silent for a while since we were really hungry. After a few more bites, we finally shared our thoughts about the pizzas. My Spinach and Artichoke pizza was quite savory. The saltiness of the cheese and the rather tangy artichokes went well together. The spinach though didn’t have a strong taste as it was overpowered by the pesto. It was really good! However, the pizza seemed to be a bit too savory that my tastebuds grew tired of it fast! I suggest that you order two different flavors and share it with a friend. :) The Wild Mushroom Walnut Blue on the other hand definitely had a lot of mushrooms… huge ones! The chewiness of the mushroom and the crunch of the walnuts made the texture of the pizza interesting but it did not kill the saltiness of the blue cheese. But A loved it so much that I just managed to get two itsy bitsy cuts from her slice!The Iced DarkChocolate on the other hand wasn’t really dark. It was quite sweet but still enjoyable. I just love that it was overflowing with chocolate powder. It somehow added texture but careful though as it could also make your throat itch. Pizza for sharing, several interesting options, nice interior, I’d definitely go back for more!

Mensu

4.0

My favorite pizza place! No doubt the price is too much for a slice of pizza, however it is a big slice. I love that they have so many flavors to choose from. My personal favorite is the wild mushroom with bleu cheese. The flavors are blend well together. Also tried their mac and cheese and enjoyed it. Servers are quick. I used to make sure to come here everytime I visit BGC, will stop by soon again.