Mama's Too
Within walking distance of Central Park, Mama's Too is a small eatery on the Upper West Side that serves some of the best pizza. The square slice that is covered in thick, tiny pieces of pepperoni and has edges that extend upward as if to thank the pizza gods for creating such delectable slices is the main draw here. It has a sweet and garlicky sauce underneath what would appear to be an excessive amount of melted mozzarella, if melted mozzarella weren't such an objectively desirable food. It is crunchy on the bottom and crispy around the edges.
All of this might sound familiar if you've ever visited Prince St. Pizza. It's a nearly perfect mass of dough, cheese, and mildly spicy cured meat when it first comes out of the oven. In contrast, Mama's Too offers triangular slices that are worth traveling extra distance for, something Prince Street does not. The house triangle slice has a fresh basil garnish on top and is spotted with cheese and sauce in a leopard-print pattern. You'll want to eat it in large quantities, just like Pac-Man eats those tiny dots, because it's large but surprisingly light and slightly crispy.
The cacio e pepe, which, like everything else here, is available in square or triangular form, is superior to the house slice despite being just as good. It will persuade you that every pasta should be taken to a lab and reverse-engineered into a pizza because it is rich, salty, and covered in cheese. The only real issue with this place is that you might not be able to find it when you stop by.
- Perfect for: QUICK EATS
- Google rating: 4.2/5.0
- Phone: (212) 510-7256
- Website: http://www.mamastoo.com
- Location: 2750 Broadway New York, NY 10025
