'Napizza

"When you want to devour puffy Neapolitan pies without too much of a scene, get to Napizza in the Marina. The eclectic-looking Italian restaurant (by the people behind Roma Antica) is calm, easy to get a table at, and serves wood-fired pizzas with stretchy crusts. The pies mostly lean traditional, with the exception of the “Americana,” which is dressed up with french fries and hot dogs, naturally. While the quirky combination may sound tempting, hone in on the red pies with the slightly sweet, light sauce—specifically the margherita, which is a prime example of simplicity done well. Going in on any of the housemade pastas is another nice way to fuel up before heading to Silver Cloud to bribe the DJ into letting you cut the line for your rendition of “Super Bass.” Food Rundown Margherita Sure, it’s basic, but this is a great pie. Napizza’s strong suit is their light tomato sauce and this version’s simplicity gives it a moment in the limelight. Salsiccia A bit more filling than the margherita, so if you want some sausage with your tomato sauce and crust, have at it. Fettuccine Alfredo Hear us out. This cream-bomb with housemade fettuccine is decadent, cheesy, and peppery, and makes a case for beige food to have a comeback in everyone’s adulthood." - Julia Chen

"When you want to devour Neapolitan pizzas without having to push through a crowd of micro-influencers, get to Napizza. The eclectic-looking Italian restaurant (by the people behind Roma Antica) is calm, easy to walk into, and serves wood-fired pies with stretchy crusts. The pies lean pretty traditional, with the exception of the “Americana,” which is dressed up with french fries and hot dogs, naturally. While the quirky combination sounds tempting, hone in on the red pies with the slightly sweet, light sauce—specifically the margherita, which is a prime example of simplicity done well. We also love their cheesy gnocchi in thick tomato sauce, which is another nice way to fuel up before heading to nearby Silver Cloud to possibly lose your dignity over karaoke." - julia chen 1, lani conway