Mr Potato Head – Béchamel, mozzarella, rosemary, roasted potato, chives, shallots, prosciutto – $25

Pizzeteria Brunetti gets some damn good Yelp reviews. Does anyone not like it? Oh. Well, it looks like someone recently said something disparaging about the staff but the more I read his comment, the less I understand it. I already don’t trust him.

PB is a super casual, neighborhoody pizza upscale pizza joint that is bustling, inviting and serves some amazing pizza and meatballs. I actually can’t decide which I liked better.

The place is pricey. Our specialty pizza was $25 but it was on the rich side, so it (and the meatballs) were plenty for two peeps. The pizza was so flavorful with the rosemary, béchamel, prosciutto and shallots. For those who don’t like onions, they are definitely present.

The meatballs were also quite substantial for their somewhat inflated $15 price. Two large balls, a huge dollop of ricotta and a pretty basil leaf. It’s as pretty as it was delicious.

If you’ve got some cash to drop but don’t want to spend it on a stuffy attitude or pretentious small plates, then this is your joint.

626 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
b/t Jane St & Horatio St
West Village
(212) 255-5699
pizzetteriabrunetti.com

Mary’s Meatballs – $15