“ I came in Saturday, December 21st for a 7:30 pm dinner with my friends. It was a great friend of mine's birthday so we made reservations. We got there a little bit earlier than the birthday boy to bring his cake and it was allowed but with a fee of $30/$40 for a cake cutting fee. The waitress was so nice she took pictures for us and explained how many pies we should get for our large group. She told us she was one of her favorite tables yet she had served. The restaurant staff was beyond impressive and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone I know, I already started. The restaurant is small but cozy and cute and decorated for Christmas. The food was amazing, the drinks were amazing and I definitely will be back! ”

“ Drinks were superb, pizza was amazing, and ambience. The service was a delight! No complaints. ”

“ Service was friendly and quick. The pizzas were absolutely delicious. This was my second time coming, and it didn't disappoint. Everything is made fresh to order. You can even watch them make your pizza in the open kitchen. They have a full bar and the drinks are tasty. The place has a retro, yet modern, and cozy feel. Great place to go with friends or your special someone. ”

“ Panina is without a doubt among my top 3 favorite NYC restaurants (and I've dined at many). Everything is so well curated and the staff is always such a delight (calm, patient, polite, engaging). The inside is so intimate and cozy, while the outdoor space offers a beautiful patio, open all year round (which is very much appreciated). The prices are reasonable and the quality is BEYOND amazing - there's a lot of pizza to be had in NYC but there artisanal sourdough pizzas are truly some of the best that NYC has to offer. I often stalk their Instagram to see what's in store for their weekly specials; for example, just the other night I had the MOST delectable gorgonzola stuffed ravioli that I will be dreaming about for months (did I mention their pastas are also to die for)? Thank you for being such a delightful neighborhood staple Panina, we love you, never change! ”

“ So so good! Been there's a couple of times always great service and the pizza is amazing, as well as the drinks. ”

“ The server Sarah was so friendly. Kids friendly. Loved antipasto and the Rose! Id love to eat that combination every day if I could. ”

“ My friend made reservations for my birthday. Day of, we got there a little early before our reservation time and our table wasn't quiet ready so we sat at the bar for a drink. It's a cute place! Would come for a date night or a fun dinner with a friend. After a few minutes, we got our table and our server gave us some menus and let us know the specials. We ordered the kale salad and 2 pizzas. The salad was really good! We got the Classica and the Spicy and both were really delicious! The spicy was my favorite for sure. Will return for a date night! ”

“ Pizza style is somewhere between L'Industrie in Williamsburg and New Park in Howard Beach. It's a Neapolitan pie but cooked in a gas oven. Crust is quite crispy with a prominent char. We shared the classic pie and one of the daily special pies. The cheese was a blend similar to what you'll find a corner pizzerias. There were a couple plops of mozzarella. The specialty pie has zucchini, mushrooms, ricotta, and probably a bunch of other stuff that I'm forgetting. I generously covered both in their chili oil. It reminded me a bit of harissa and Thai chili oil. It was quite rich with a balanced level of spiciness. Hit my nasals at just the right intensity. For starters, we shared some focaccia as well as another daily special - burrata over asparagus. My wife was in love with the burrata dish; though, to be honest, she'd probably marry burrata if she could. My wife also had a slice of chocolate cake for dessert. It disappeared quickly so I must assume it was good. Service was friendly and attentive. They have one spacious, gender neutral restroom which was quite comfortable. Seemed like they had a nice espresso machine. They also had a very fancy water machine for filtering and carbonating water. ”

“ I've been eyeballing this restaurant for over a year on my morning walks. Counting the days for it's official opening. The other day I spotted some peeps but it was round two of the apocalypse. I started my staycation last Wednesday night and I knew I wanted to start on the right foot. Hellllllo Pizzeria Panina. Of course I walk in with my roommate and a booth is filled with familiar faces, my neighbor and our two friends were already moving on to the digestiv and tiramisu portion of the dinner. Lucky! We found the last two available spots at the bar. The bartender was always attentive, funny and sweet. My favorite mixture. The ovens were set at 666 degrees! The staff had a flow of cranking out delicious food and potent cocktails. We started with the Bianca with labneh, olives, arugula and rpeserved lemons. And balanced with a classic, "Classica" mozz, tomato sauce and basil. It was the perfect introduction to the pies. They were both full of flavor. If you can nail an experimental flavor and a classic, it's a sign that you know what you are doing. I have to return for the "Forest", that is jam packed with mushrooms. The cocktails list has variations of Negronis, one with Cynar, and some mezcal mixtures. I went for the "Spaghetti Western". A perfect addition to my pizza. I moved onto some wine and wrapped the meal up with some fernet. Sadly we did not split the tiramisu. I see a lot more visits in my future. it's no surprise this business is related to Sweetwater and Bakeri. Two absolute faves. The decor was also stunning and detailed. Sticking in theme of looking good and tasting good. Also giant shout out to the music, ranging from the Gun Club to Rayito Colombiano and the Replacements. I fully enjoyed the eclectic mix. Welcome to the neighborhood Pizzeria Panina! ”