Patrizia’s of Woodlawn
“And a couple of the standard Italian restaurant apps I've tried (baked clams, calamari) have been a bit bland and mediocre.”
“On Friday night, my husband and I ordered garlic bread (sooooo garlicky, not a complaint from me), mozzarella sticks, Chicken Marsala and Chicken Pacello.”
Patrizia’s of Woodlawn
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
2 reviews
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Extremely delicious pizza! Holy cow is it good. I have tried a couple of entrees, and they were also tasty, but pricy.
Got the very distinct impression that having a light dinner (splitting a pizza, soup and side with no wine) is not their preferred demographic for dine in. I suggest going at off-peak times if you're aiming for economy and don't want to feel guilty about taking up prime booth real estate on a cheap date.
One other comment, which I feel should be mentioned after reading the other reviews- consider sticking to entrees OR pizza/wood fire items when ordering take out. The oven and the kitchen don't seem that they are always in sync, which can mean that even picking up food, dishes from one or the other might be cold.
This restaurant is an incredibly welcome addition to my childhood 'hood of Woodlawn – a good non-Irish restaurant right in the heart of New York City's own little Ireland (nice try, Sunnyside).
Don't get me wrong, I love corned beef and Shepard's pie as much as the next guy – in fact, probably more than the next guy – but it's nice to have an option in this great neighborhood that isn't an Irish pub or a take-out/fast food joint.
Their pasta dishes are excellent – the Spaghetti a la Frank Sinatra is a standout, with the pasta tossed with shrimp, clams, olives and capers in garlic and oil. The Orecchiette w/ Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage is excellent as well. In fact, their Rabe is excellent (a "signature" according to their menu) – if you don't get a dish which incorporates it, make sure to get a side. They grill an excellent lamb chop as well, served with a side of Broccoli Rabe (sensing a theme yet)? They occasionally have a grilled octopus appetizer which is superb if that is your thing. The owner is omnipresent and incredibly friendly (we've gotten free pizza samples or other apps when eating in multiple times) and Antonio is an exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, efficient waiter.
My friend, who still lives back home swears by their pizza for take out. I've only tried the eponymous Patricia's Pizza w/ Black olives, asparagus, red onions and gorgonzola, which I loved.
A few minor drawbacks: if you are eating in, they have beer and wine only – I miss the scotch greatly, especially if I want to go with grilled steak or lamb. And a couple of the standard Italian restaurant apps I've tried (baked clams, calamari) have been a bit bland and mediocre. And finally and most importantly, I don't care if this is the Bronx, the omnipresent Yankee-only decor is a bit of a turnoff. This is a two-team town. (Only one of which made the World Series this year, mind you.)