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Veloce Pizzeria

103 First Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 7th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-777-6677 Send to Phone

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3 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Pizza

Photo by Hannah Whitaker

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Official Website

velocepizzeria.com

Hours

Daily, noon-2am

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Prices

$15-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Late-Night Dining
Lunch
Take-Out
Delivery after 10pm

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

Houston St. to 14th St., Ave. A to First Ave.

Profile

Frederick Twomey has reopened his Solex space as Veloce Pizzeria, a Sicilian-inspired partnership with Porchetta’s Sara Jenkins—a fan, as is Twomey, of the versions served at Pinocchio’s in Harvard Square and Adrienne's downtown. After a fact-finding mission to Palermo, and some dough experimentation, the pair unveil their collaboration: a pizza place, tables aptly outfitted with checked tablecloths, specializing in twelve-inch pan-baked pies. Jenkins is reluctant to call them Sicilian—a style that doesn't really exist in Sicily, she says, except for the bread-crumb-and-anchovy-garnished sfincione (which she’ll be serving). Jenkins and chef de cuisine, Sebastian Jaramillo, make their dough with Caputo flour and—believe it or not—potatoes, and tops her pies with a drier, pizza-friendly mozzarella made by Lou DiPalo. In addition to pizza, there are meats, cheeses, fritti, salads, gelato, and panna cotta (enriched with ricotta). As at Twomey’s Bar Veloce, wine serves as drink and decor, and slants heavily toward Southern Italy. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

The sausage and fennel pollen pizza (using Jenkins' own porcheta) is the best of its kind I've had anywhere, and that includes Italy. The margarita, however, was somehow lacking in the requisite flavors. For them what cares, the salad was aces. And the daily specials -- when we went a slice of margarita, a salad, and a soft drink for ten bucks) is an excellent value. The decor's nothing much, but they had Kubrick's B&W "Killer's Kiss" playing on the LCD. That was cool, cos a lot of it takes place on location in and around Times Square in 1955.

amazing pizza!

kknyc85 from 10009 | Posted on 8/31/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	9

Décor:	8

Value:	9

i don't know what anthony is talking about.... The pizza here is different from what's out there - it's not your traditional round neopolitan pizza so if you don't have an open mind you're just not going to get it. If you think Artichoke is the best around then something is wrong with you - no offense. The pizza here is delicious - great crisp crust with amazing fresh toppings. My favorite is the mushroom and let me tell you it's the best. For the quality and freshness it's such a great deal. Mushrooms are expensive and they generously top the pizza with the finest out there. They have great wine and service as well. A must try and the reviews from Bruni, nymag (other than the 1st reader review), and timeout are spot on. :)

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