Amorina Cucina Rustica

First of all - I NEVER write bad reviews. But I had to. I could cook better in the dark with one arm. Absolutely appalling food. There was ZERO salt, raw garlic, approx 4 pieces of cheese on the entire pizza, canned beets in the salad, no dressing and unfortunately we had to ask the servers at least 2 or 3 times for anything. Also the check was wrong. Please save yourself and do not go. I feel terrible for the staff. They derve better and so does the neighborhood.

Delish! Service was also fantastic, they didn’t have espresso martinis on the menu but went out of their way to make one for us!

This place made me want to live in the neighborhood so this could be my own local pizza place! Such a warm atmosphere with great service and tasty pies! I will definitely come back and bring more friends to share some of the hospitality that I experienced. I had the Norma, which I highly recommend, if you like eggplant, but all the combinations looked delicious on top of their crispy, flavorful crust. Accompanied by a great glass of red wine, it was a lovely experience that hit on all the notes one could ask for when dining out!

Fantastic small gem of a restaurant in Park Slope. Great warm and homey atmosphere. Delicious Roman-style pizza. Check out their Wednesday music series.

Mushrooms rigatoni was our option, tasty but a little bit dry. Waiter kind of insistent on getting orders, I think he was in a hurry… no bread for appetizer, pity and not friendly. Overall, good pasta, not amazing nor not something that will make good memories to me…

Amorina is a favorite of ours and absolutely beloved by the neighborhood and others in the know. The pizzas feature the highest quality ingredients--try the zucchini pesto or the special (AKA "Will to live" because that's what it gives you). Also go for the homemade pasta, great salads, cozy atmosphere and attentive service. Great wine and cocktails too!

Yes yes, it is a fantastic pizza spot in the area. We ordered the Puttanesca & Capricciosa pizzas & their special salad along with two of their white wine selections. It was a delightful experience. Definitely coming back!

It should really be called a 99 Cents Pizza, not a restaurant. We had to wait for our pizzas for 35 minutes and when they brought it to us they were already cold. The quality of the pizza was completely off as well, and not just because they were cold but the toppings they use were bad quality. They call it roman style but of roman there was only the cardboard box they brought us the pizza with - even as we were sitting at the table. When we asked for plates they brought us small plates. Who eats pizza on small plates? In a so-called pizzeria of all places. I guess people who don't know what pizza is. Then they asked us if we wanted silverware 😩 by the time we got the silverware it was time to go home. What a night!

Unfortunately quite bad. Pasta tasted like boxed pasta and the sauce tasted straight out of a can. Service was a bit awkward/rude but not a big deal - my 1 star review solely reflects the pasta quality. The pesto pasta was a straight up travesty. Some of the worst pasta I've had in the city. Bruschetta was the only passable item.

By far the worst pasta I've had in the city. $19 for boxed spaghetti and (dried up) jarred pesto. Serving prepackaged pesto in the summer, especially, should be illegal!! Bruschetta was ok. Service was awkward and/or rude.

The zucchini pizza (very unique and delish!) and mushroom pasta were both wins highly recommended.

We hadn't planned on eating out, we were just on our feet all day enjoying the late summer weather when we realized it was past six and I hadn't the energy to cook - Amorim's to the rescue! What a lovely place to relax and enjoy delicious pizza in a casual environment with super friendly staff. They have indoor and outdoor seating on the lively boulevard. Great for families, get togethers with friends - they serve beer and wine- and this is a family owned business so things are done with care and detail. Even dessert was devoured by my 13 year old chocolate connoisseur.

Amorina's food is a good 3.5, but you can get a table, they have outdoor seating and the service is really nice, so those things are enough to make it a 4. The food is tasty, but not stand out amazing Italian, but, again, it's a no fuss spot to grab a bite and that counts for a lot sometimes. If you're coming for the pizza, the crust is thin and crispy (not thin and doughy) and it's important to know the difference! Overall, Amorina is a trusty local spot but not a strong standout for Italian.

They have added frozen cocktails to the menu!! I had the frozen Negroni - it was the perfect cocktail for a hot summer night. I also learned that they also offer these cocktails in to go cups! Brilliant.

Ordered on grub hub this place is NOT good Period. Visiting NYC from Oregon and expected good things from Italian places. Absolutely awful, would've been better off making something in my hotel microwave

I tried a few different slices of their pizzas at a party a few months ago and told myself I must try the restaurant themselves, and that I did. Came around 9 on a Saturday night and the place wasn't busy at all surprisingly. Got an order of spaghetti and meatballs and two pies to share. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and tossed with a fair amount of tomato sauce, meatballs were okay. Shared a diavola and margherita pie. Both were thin and pretty crispy. The diavola I found both times trying to be pretty spicy for my taste, my boyfriend who enjoys spicy food didn't agree it was THAAT spicy. This pie uses sun dried tomato sauce instead of the regular stewed tomato sauce, so when you first try it, it'll seem fryer than your regular pie, but not any less tasty. Margherita was solid, and I enjoyed the rich taste of tomato in their tomato sauce. A good meal. Pizzas are decently priced, I do think their pastas seem a bit pricey for the portions though. I've tried their other pies in the past, and totally love the potato one! Service was nice as well, they came to check on us pretty frequently. Oh the olive oil and balsamic they give you for bread is quite tasty too.

Great neighborhood restaurant with solid food and no frills. They have a special for pasta, salad and pizza which rotates quite frequently so it is a great place to have in your rotation to frequent.

Walked over here after spending the afternoon at the Brooklyn Museum, and was glad I did. Had the Faro salad and split a pie with my friend. Was so very pleased. Service was friendly and efficient! I will definitely be back to try one of there other pies.

Reguarly visit and love the menu! I think the meatball appetizer, pesto pasta, spaghetti and margarita pizza are TO DIE for! Drink/cocktail wise, the Aperol Spritz's are particularly tasty but the "Arnie P" is good too- both are perfect amount of alcohol! I wish the cocktail menu was a bit broader-but overall am in love with the drinks currently on the menu as well as the food.

This is our "treat" place when we are getting Italian takeout and in the mood to spend a drop more. Everything they make is delicious! My personal favorite is the decadent eggpant parmigiana. Oh, it is so cheesy and tomato-y and good! I also get their salad (the one with the chickpeas) a lot as a side--always very fresh, with tasty dressing. My kids can't get enough of their pizzas and pastas. Pizza has wonderfully thin crust--delightful.

I came here for dinner with a friend. The service was great and they have cute outdoor seating which is great on a sunny day. We both got the Rigatoni with Mushrooms which was delicious. The portion size was actually perfect where I didn't feel like I was overeating. Only thing that would've been a nice addition is the option to add protein! Overall, great experience here :)

Let's talk pizza. Or, let's talk about Amorina Cucina Rustica. This restaurant was highly recommended by a waitress from a bar my friend & I visited while figuring out dinner plans. And I must add, she was so right. Located on Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights, this restaurant was a quaint mostly pasta and pizza joint. There were also appetizers such as soup and salads but we decided to pass on any starters. The atmosphere was certainly rustic and cozy made lovelier by our waitress --simply known as Z. She was not only helpful with answers to our questions but made recommendations with an air of confidence. We admitted we weren't keen on the wine selections by the glass. Not to fear--Z recommended the chardonnay! Say what!?!? I really dislike chardonnay---it is usually oaky and acidic. However, Z allowed us to taste it first and we were blown away. It was so delicious---from a region in Italy. In addition, a complimentary rosemary focaccia basket was brought to the table (with delicious olive oil) while we were still deciding what to choose among the varieties of pizza listed on the menu. I was torn between the Norma and Sicilian while the Zucchini was a non negotiable pick for my friend. We were also informed that the pizza, although thin crust, was 6 slices and satisfying. Keeping this in mind, my friend and I selected two varieties to share. We decided upon the Norma which was red sauce, eggplant, cheese and mint. Yes, mint and it was a lovely touch. The zucchini was white based with zucchini strings, basil pesto and mozzarella cheese --no red sauce. Opinion? I thought I died and went to heaven and that's when Z mentioned, welcome to heaven. Their pizza was phenomenal, satisfying and delicious. Such great service , adorable atmosphere and to die for pizza (and wine)!! If you want a heavenly meal, head on over to Amorina Cucina Rustica. You will be so glad you did. Wow factor.

I ordered two pasta dishes for pick up. They were both $17.50 on their online menu. When I got to the restaurant to pick up my dinner they charged me $22 each. The pasta was 5/10 quality. Worth $13.50 at best.

Such an underrated place. The pizza is amazing, Carbonara and Fichi are my favorites. Nice decor too I recommend it to everyone.

Hmmm, I see I posted a review of Amorina 10 years ago so it's probably time for an update. Bottom line: It's still five star worthy. When you consider how restaurants come and go in NYC and the Covid related restaurant casualty list, there's a reason why Amorina is still around. That's because it's still so consistently good. It has a neighborhood feel, because it's truly a neighborhood restaurant. The menu doesn't have a hundred items on it because the focus is on making the items that are on it - plus always a few specials - really good. The pizza is delicious and there's usually a pizza special that's worth trying. The salads and pastas are delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The ambience is simply delightful with a friendly and attentive wait staff, some music that's never too loud though always interesting (no piped in Sinatra), and you leave feeling happy. Really, what more could you want?

A nice twist on some of your favorite traditional Italian dishes. The lasagna, made with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, Tuscan kale, kabocha squash, and beschamel was really the stand out dish for me, followed by the beet, endive, and goat cheese salad, and then the eggplant parmigiana. A really solid choice if you are in the neighborhood.

I've been meaning to review this place for a while as I've been here many times and have tried most of the pizzas and several salads. I haven't tried any pasta yet because every time I go I can't help but ordering pizza, which is absolutely excellent! The crust is flavorful with just the right amount of crispy, and the combination of toppings complement each other quite well - surprising to me given some of the unique ingredients. My current favorites are the patate and diavola. The ambiance is simple with no pretension, just a good place to enjoy dinner. And I've always received very attentive service from the waitstaff - super nice people.

Nice spot for solo dining & people watching or a cozy dinner for a smaller group. Service is quick and inviting, tables are clean and menus are still being used. Though much of the experience was high caliber, there were some minor food issues that could be improved to make it even better! The olives were extremely soggy to the point they seems a bit old which was disappointing. I would have loved to been offered crushed pepper or cheese over my pasta dish, but it was still very tasty. The olive oil and bread, though satisfying, would be even better with a bit more seasoning on the bread and an offering of balsamic with the oil. Overall a lovely meal alone, but a few small tweaks and it could really go up a notch!

I love you, Amorina. No, for real. I love you. I am glad I looked past the exasperated look of the waitress that met us at the door. I was prepared to do an about face when she seemed peeved at the thought of trying to bring a wheelchair in. You can't really help paralysis, can you? I had the pleasure of eating the mushroom pasta in tomato cream sauce. My husband knew it was great because I crushed it and was struggling to say,"You want to taste?" Because I wasn't really willing to share. He ordered and devoured the pizza diavola. My kids split the pizza margharita and enjoyed it as well. The space was little tricky to navigate a wheelchair through, but overall the servers became more accommodating as the evening went on. Prices were reasonable. Overall the experience reminded me a lot of Sicily, minus the rude look at the beginning. I'll be sure to return and give their tiramisu a go.

Not a bad little place. The décor is kind of cutesy. Service is nice. I thought that $6 for a bottle of beer on "special" didn't seem very special at all. Pizza was pretty tasty. I liked the thin crust. If you're nearby, it's worth stopping in but it's not a destination place.

Reopening this week: "I am pleased to announce that Amorina will be reopening this weekend, for Take-out and Delivery. We are excited to be back and will do so while taking the utmost precautions to protect the health of our staff and our customers. For now, our menu will be slightly abridged. That will change as we adapt. At the same time, while we provide our normal menu items we have exciting plans to provide additional items. "We are offering a Produce & Pantry Box! This week it consists of choice of 4 items of the following: Red Kale, Egyptian Onions, Zucchini, Red Leaf Lettuce, Mini Cucumbers, Tomatoes, whole grain Spelt and a fresh focaccia. It will be available for pick-up at Amorina on Thursday and Friday this week. The cost is $28. The Produce & Pantry Box will be offered weekly. It will be available for pick-up at Amorina on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday. You can place your order by emailing us at amorinapizza@gmail.com and let us know how many boxes you are reserving. "In addition to the Produce Boxes, we will be selling fresh mozzarella, our delicious focaccia, and sauces and other house made products as well as Wine by the Bottle, and, Yes, Cocktails! (We will start with a small list and add choices as we go. We ask you to stay tuned.) "This period has been, and continues to be devastating for our City, our borough and our beloved communities. It has meant various levels of struggle, pain and grief for each of us. I sincerely, hope that each you are healthy and are weathering the isolation and its ramifications as well as possible. We look forward to getting through this together. "Sincerely, "Ellen"

Super friendly, delicious food, Nice outdoor vibes. :) Great safety precautions for covid including hand sanitizer before entering bathroom. Highly recommend!

Came here after a nice stroll at the Brooklyn botanical gardens. Decided to check out the area. We ordered the carbonara pizza, see pic. It was so good. Also had the mushroom pasta. I can't have heavy creams so the chef made a specific sauce with lighter cream. So good as well. The cocktails were excellent too. I had the Aperol spritz, a very well made cocktail.

Ummm what? I'm appalled by how long the food took given the quality. It took us 45 min to get the appetizers, one being a salad and the other a simple tray of anchovies, capers and mozzarella... The lasagna was unevenly heated-- which means this must have just been reheated in the microwave? And I ordered fettuccine bolognese and got spaghetti, no one informed me of the last minute alteration but I was so hungry at that point it didn't matter. The sauce was OK, it didn't really taste that different from something out of a jar--same for the pasta. I don't know what caused the service to be so painfully slow -- even the bread came to the table with a 5 min wait for olive oil and balsamic. (is it that hard to bring them to the table together????) The wait staff were polite and seemed a bit stressed so I am appreciative of their effort. Don't order the mixed drinks (also took forever and wasn't even good) and maybe just order the pizza...the pasta was very ok. Truly disappointing as we always love Italian food. I would have rather waited an hour at Locanda.

Let me preface my review by highlighting the fact that most of my reviews are 4&5 stars. Yelp has invited me to apply for Elite status. I've also worked in the restaurant business and I'm sympathetic to how hard it is to run a restaurant in a normal environment, let alone during COVID. We also tip generously even if service is just so-so, which it often is in general these days. That said, we were really disappointed in the food and quality of service tonight. The pizza was barely edible: flat, burnt, unevenly cooked (undercooked in some places). Our order was 30 minutes late. They had some problems with their oven tonight, which I understand, but here's what you do in this situation: 1. Taste/inspect the food. If the crust looks/tastes like cardboard, don't serve it. If it's burnt, don't serve it. Offer something else, like a pasta or calzone. Btw, the calzone was decent, but was supposed to come with sauce and didn't. 2. You offer to comp the customer in some fashion. I'm not suggesting the entire meal: even a soda would've been a nice gesture. It's not about the money, it's about empathizing with your customer. I can overlook the tiny portions. 3. You make the hard choice to shut down for the night. Not great, but at least your diners hang onto their money, eat somewhere else and come back another day.

I recently moved to the neighborhood and this is the go-to spot for me and my fiancee (who introduced me to it about a year ago) when we just want an easy, solid, delicious meal without frills, waits, or $200+ bills. The food (whether you're in the mood for a thin-crust pizza unlike any other in the city or a fantastic pasta dish) is exceptional, and they clearly put their heart and soul into the food. I would consider rating it 4.5 stars when they only served wine, no liquor. BUT NOW THEY HAVE COCKTAILS! Even if it's not on the menu, one of our usual servers (usually the long-haired funny guy whose name I can't remember, sorry!) has gone out of his way to mix up a fantastic old-fashioned on the fly. That's one example of their great service, but really all the folks who work here are awesome. I hate to give it 5 stars only because I'm afraid it'll become too popular. Sure, we've got the hip spots Olmsted and Maison Yaki right next door, and they're obviously great too, but for that easy and satisfying homestyle Italian experience, nowhere in the neighborhood beats Amorina in my book. Please don't decide to close shop and retire upstate because you've made a ton of dough (pun kind of intended) and just want to relax! And I hope to hell the rent doesn't get too damn high for such a great spot to continue to thrive.

$5 for two heavenly slices of thin crust pizza - the crust delicious, the sauce super delicious, the cheese ultra delicious Pair it with some san pellegrino and we have takeout! Will definitely be back here again, maybe after a visit to that secret speakeasy across the street. Amore for Amorina. This place is officially Willis-endorsed.

An eclectic homey italian restaurant! Ordered the endive salad with goat cheese, beets, and orange vinegarette. Perfect balancedbeings of sweet, bitter, and sour! I don't like beets but they prepare theirs that taste like candy, healthy candy! Split the salad and the pizza with my partner. The pizza was also delicious! Thin crust topped with honey, figs, pear, and Gorgonzola. Its a must to dry if you love something sweet and salty. For dessert, the ricotta cheesecake is light and creamy. Not too heavy after a full meal. Its topped with rum soaked cherries and orange zest. I give this restaurant 5 stars for excellent dishes, polite non-overbearing service, and a family oriented feel!

We love love this place... the pasta is really good, their vodka sauce is the best vodka sauces I've tried around and the pizzas are also good! We come here quite a lot, I wish they deliver though!

Good brick oven pizza. Small menu, but gets the job done. Fresh salads, I really enjoyed my Chickpeas, baby arugula, red onions balsamic vinaigrette fresh and peppery, although I think should give a little more greens since it's a super simple salad. I had the special pizza that night, caramelized onions, sausage and other toppings that I can't remember, but it was good. My only gripe about this place is that they only serve pizza's in 1 size (personal size), but all in all a solid establishment. Recommended.

Families galore, and service that bordered on too nice & attentive, but a satisfying, laid back meal overall. "Spaghetti aio e olio" $12 - very well-executed, though with a name like that, someone should tell this place it's called aGLio e elio* Rigatoni w/ mushrooms $15.50 - pricey but satisfying Gazzosa, Chinotto $2.50 each - 2 Italian sodas that we mixed with great results

Service was borderline terrible. Chaotic for no reason. I think if they hired better staff all of that would go away. Food cold on top but warm/hot underneath. If it was all one temperature would have been way more enjoyable - both ordered pasta dishes. The flavor was really on point. Would have been perfect otherwise. Didn't want to complain even though we were well in our right. Honestly there were only 4 two tops in this guys section and the manager still had to help him. So confusing. He kept giving dishes to the wrong table. But it was like bro you just brought them their salad, why would you bring them another salad - one they didn't order knowing we've been waiting ages for ours. The men next to us were sat well after us and got everything before us. another thing: I don't understand how you can list things on the menu as specials. The server sold us these already listed items as as "specials" as if they were discounted. My fault, should have known that trick. So many other choices in the area.

The pizza wasn't that good, but they get five stars for their cute and lovely atmosphere...and the tiramisu. That's worth the price of admission alone. It is the perfect date place or spot to meet friends. We got the Norma pizza with mint and eggplant and tomatoes. Mint on a pizza sounds like an odd combination, but it all worked fantastically. The tomatoes were not the greatest addition though. You get six slices that would probably feed about 1.5 people. If I ate it myself, Idv been engorged, but it was good to share. Luckily I wasn't that hungry, so it worked nicely. PS: I loved the waitress, she was great with her recs and patience PSS: The bread is set, one of the softests breads I've ever tasted. Watch out for the oil and vinegar. It's self serve, and it comes out very fast.

I arrived in Brooklyn at around 9:15 p.m. on a Thursday night. I was on Pacific time, so I was hungry for dinner and ordered take-out. I searched for pizza near where I was staying and Amorina fit my requirements. I called to order the Diavola (sSun-dried tomato pesto, spicy salami, fresh mozzarella, peperoncino), which Yelp reported to cost $12.00. The person who took my order on the phone said that it'd would be ready in 15 minutes. I arrived within 15 minutes or so, paid, and left with a box of personal pizza. The food: It was delicious, but I could only finish half the pizza for some reason. Also, I should've spent more time reading the menu because after opening the box, I realized I should've gotten a pizza with at least some green on it. I should've gone with the Capricciosa (fresh mozzarella, sausage, artichokes, green olives, mushrooms, rosemary), which was reported to be $12.50 on Yelp. The cost: Contrary to what Yelp reported, the Diavola came out to about $15.00. The service: Ordering over the phone made it easy. They made sure I was coming to pick it up. The hostess pointed me to the counter in the back to pay and pick up my order. All the employees were pretty nice and welcoming. The facility: Super cute! I would've sat at the restaurant for my meal if it weren't 9:30 p.m. local time already. It'd be a nice date place. Payment: They take credit cards. I used a Visa gift card, so I can't speak to whether they take American Express or not. Overall: I recommend it if you're every in Brooklyn, craving pizza.

I love this place so much. It is my local pizza spot so maybe I'm biased but the pizzas are the platonic ideal of NYC pizza. Thin crispy crust with amazing ingredients. The dough is something to behold. Get the carbonara or the Norma!

It was an excellent experience at the Amorina Cucina Rustica. Extremely friendly, fantastic menu items & atmosphere. Figgy Prosciutto Pizza was outstanding. I may perhaps have a new favorite dish here now. Staff are extremely pleasant and service is very quick. Love it love it love it.

I came here last week with a friend and it was probably some of the best service I ever had. A part of it may be that they want to make sure customers continue to come back to recoup losses but nonetheless, we had a greater waiter who was friendly and kind. We got the pizza with figs and prosciutto and it was sooo delicious!! The cocktails came on the strong side like we ordered and had great flavor. Tiramisu with cappuccino for dessert also was great. I'm not into thin crust pizza or tiramisu but I would come back here.

Wow! what a local gem. We came in for dinner several months back (pre-COVID), and had such a lovely experience. Owner Ellen and her family were in, she greeted us at our table and introduced herself. The staff was extremely hospitable, like family, and the food was absolutely wonderful. We had their specialty Diavola, and a niche specialty beet appetizer was on the menu that day. Delicious!

Yum, yum and more yum. Friend said she wanted Italian. I did a yelp search close to home. Quick walk from the Q train. Although my meat tortellini with meat sauce was a bit bland, our salads, pizza and dessert were slobberworthy. I will definitely be back...and not in a Terminator way.

Used to live in the area and moved away. However, I come back AT LEAST once a week just for Amorina. Fabulous Italian fare with a hotness only eclipsed by that of its staff. All anyone could hope for in a charming neighborhood haunt and then some! Not to mention, great music. #YUMMY

I went there with a friend after I told him I'm more of a Dominos Pizza kind of guy haha He wanted me to discover REAL pizza and boy was I satisfied! The pizza tastes incredibly good and the staff is so amazing, they answered so many of my questions (I can be annoying when I don't know stuffs and would like to learn more about it). Very respectful, I enjoyed this restaurant a lot!

Completely surprised this place had so many 4 and 5 stars. I ordered the Diavola pizza, which was very small for the price and over done; it was like eating extra crispy flat bread. The best part of my meal was the root beer I ordered. My daughter got kids Margherita pizza, which was oddly chewy for some reason and small for the price. My wife's liked that the Fettuccine Bolognese sauce taste good but could have use some more sauce. As a life long New Yorker, this place was just not up to par, especially when considering the price.

My bf and I really like this place. First, the ambiance feels like home. Second, all the pasta dishes we've had we loved! Third, the one pizza dish we had was also very good. I don't know why this place doesn't have higher ratings. Recommendations: 1. Cavatelli 2. The pasta special with sweet potato, rigatoni, meat (if available) 3. Rigatoni with Mushrooms 4. Carbonara Pizza All are A+. We will definitely be going back to try more of their dishes.

So disappointing...Amorina was highly recommended for thin crust pizza, which I love. Ordered a margherita with mushrooms- barely any cheese and 5 mushrooms. Felt like no care went into it.

This space used to occupied by an old slice joint, but after renovating the space it looks like they kept around a few signs from the old place as mementos or trophies of war. From what I saw of how this places operates however, as opposed to most of the new pizza places opening in this area of Brooklyn, thankfully its the former. Its very homey inside, and they even had a kids' menu with a large mom-and-kid clientele to match. The menu was basic with only pizza, salad, and pasta, but had a good mix of basic and more ambitious options. The service was very friendly and relaxed, with the owner front and center but not lording over things. I loved this place as an establishment, and thankfully the food matched up. The pizza I got was called "Will to Live" This was worth ordering if not only for the epic receipt I received at the meal, as it was labeled on there as such. Anyway, it had fresh mozzarella, shallots, pecorino romano, blood orange slices, and watercress. While this sounds like one of those pizzas that a chef might think of when he's high, it simply worked. The crust was a great example of the Roman style: thin and crackery, with the end crust having some nice softness to it and a bit of char too. The mozzarella, romano, and shallots blended together beautifully, and were subtle and delicious. The watercress added a little pepper in, and the blood orange brought it all together. The bittersweet juice combined perfectly with the rest of the ingredients. The biggest reason I'm not giving a better rating is because the blood orange slices were cut way too thick on average, and there were far too many of them. They were overwhelming things, so I ate some of them off and we were good. . Cheating notwithstanding, this was still a great combo and a great pie, and thus worthy of the rating. Instead of super pretentious pizza restaurants, this is exactly the kind of simple places that need to open in New York because they will resonate with the local populace and thus do well. I'm also glad to see a Roman pizza place that represents the style well, as this is only the second I've found thats even worth mentioning. Very strange, seeing as pizza al taglio is similar to our grandma slices, and Roman pizza bears a resemblance to Staten Island "old-fashioned" style pizza. Suffice to say, this place is a winner and I will be back.

"At Amorina, each pizza is made with only the highest-quality ingrediants: King Arthur unbleached flour, Muir Glen organic tomatoes, freshly made mozzarella, Italian extra-virgin olive oil and Mediterranean sea salt." - from the take out menu. That explains why the pizza is SO GOOD... before I even read that, my boyfriend and I talked about how the sauce and cheese were definitely high quality.. I don't mind paying a little extra when you can taste the difference, although we had to opt for the take out special ($5/2 slices and a soda- good deal) because we only had $12 cash and they don't take cards. I think they would do better if they made it more like a pizzaria with ambiance, rather than a restaurant with a take out option. The place has always been empty when we've walked by and it was a little funny because when we walked in, all of the employees were sitting at a table eating... I felt like I was walking into a dinner party uninvited. I'd love to try the pasta dishes, they run about $10-12.50 and they deliver, so I'll update when I've tried that. Definitely reccomend the pizza if you like fresh ingrediants and thin, cripsy, delicious crust. Mmm... we went yesterday, but I want to go back today!

I love amorina. The regular menu is great, but I almost always get the delightful specials. I live the assortment of lighting fixtures and the classic red checkered tablecloths. Service is very friendly, food is always delicious.