Il Mattone — Restaurant in New York

Il Mattone is a hole-in-the-wall pizzeria on Beach Street. the tiny pizza shop has no seats—it’s basically a takeout and delivery joint. it’s a little messy inside but the interior is clean. there are small parks within walking distance if you want to eat al fresco and enjoy your ‘zza right away. il Mattone has a variety of pies and slices on display— their menu includes a variety of pasta and sandwiches, too.

while there is no lack of good pizza places in NYC—Il Mattone hits this standard easily and serves up a very good to great classic NYC slice. grabbed two slices for lunch, and the ‘zza did not disappoint. the slice is everything you want in the old school New Yorker pizza. the slice is thin crust style—fairly crispy and a little bit of chew in the crust. the sauce is seasoned well balanced between saltiness, sweetness, and Italian spices. a soft melty blanket of cheese topping it all. all combining to make one delicious slice that will sate the hangriest of eaters. served super hot as i prefer. plain cheese slice, $3 + tip

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Il Mattone can be found on Beach Street and is by far one of the best places to get pizza in the area. This small take out joint has no table which means you cannot sit and enjoy your food, however it is definitely a shame as the food is that good. The sausage and peppers roll is very tasty and quite filling as well. The menu is quite vast and comprises of different types of pizza such as meatball, vegetarian, eggplant and Sicilian, all the slices of pizza I have tried have been very good. The crust of the pizza is thin and the crust is crispy and has that perfect chew to it, the sauce is well seasoned and there is a lot of cheese on the pie. The service is always cheerful and the people are very polite, they are real...

The pizza is fantastic—crispy crust, just the right amount of char, and quality ingredients that actually taste fresh. I went with the classic Margherita and a white pie with prosciutto, and both were perfectly balanced and flavorful. The sauce has that rich, tangy depth that shows they take pride in the basics.

Atmosphere is casual but cozy, with a laid-back staff that makes you feel right at home. It’s the kind of place where you can relax with friends over a cold beer and a hot pie without feeling rushed.

Whether you’re in for a quick slice or a full sit-down meal, Il Mattone delivers. Definitely one of the better pizza joints...