Moody Tongue Pizza

Another hit from the folks at Moody Tongue! The atmosphere, staff, and food were all top tier, easily the best new restaurant that I've tried this year. My girlfriend and I loved the design and layout of the new space. The details from the super comfortable bar seats, the stunning countertops and beer glasses, to the massive mirrors on the wall opposite the bar that open up the entire space and allow you to see the entire restaurant no matter where you're sitting. The staff at Moody Tongue are always top tier, was nice to see some familiar faces from Moody Tongue Sushi as well (Hi Max!). Everyone was super knowledgeable about all of the beer and food on the menu as well as how to order it (the pizza cooks in about 60 seconds in the super hot oven so it's in front of you before you've put the menu down). Everything we ordered was fantastic. The unique take on the fish and chips (fish karaage) was my girlfriend's favorite app while I was blown away by the togarashi lemon pepper wings. The pizzas were incredible, super light and fluffy Tokyo style with the perfect amount of crisp. We got three but there's just something special about a perfectly executed Margherita that keeps you coming back for more. The provola e pepe was another one of our favorites. There's so much to explore on the menu and we can't wait to come back, the marinara pizza looks like it needs to be tried! Thanks and congratulations to the Moody Tongue family for another incredible spot!

This place is fantastic! The pizza is absolutely excellent—crispy crust, fresh toppings, and bursting with flavor. They also have an impressive selection of beers on tap, which is a big plus. Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and that it’s NYC. The only thing I’d suggest is making the pizza oven visible. It should be the heart of the pizzeria, and seeing the process would add to the charm and authenticity. Other than that, highly recommended!

we came here on a Saturday night, and had such a great experience! The staff was very friendly and professional. The space was beautifully designed, and we loved the pizza. Highly recommend checking out this spot!

Japanese Neapolitan pizza was delicious with light and airy dough, the Caesar salad was amazing, the crudo was super fresh, and the meatballs were unbelievable. Paired with a great ambience, tasty beers, and a very friendly staff.

Moody Tongue in the East Village has an exceptional dining experience. The heirloom tomato carpaccio was fresh and vibrant, the provola e pepe pizza had a perfectly crisp crust and bold flavors, and the lemon pepper wings were crispy with just the right amount of zest. The meatballs were tender and flavorful, while the rondo hamachi stood out with its balance of freshness and texture. I recommend them all! Attentive service and thoughtful beer pairings make this spot a standout. Moody Tongue is perfect for anyone craving inventive, high-quality dining without big price tags!

As a new opening spot, this is an amazing restaurant. Great team, great service, great food, great drink parings. We will be back for sure! Special thx to Nicole & Jose. 🙏

The Provola E Pepe pizza is amazing! The cheesecake is delicious!!! Amazing vibes and service.

In a word, INCREDIBLE. The Japanese Neapolitan influence is delicious. Specifically, the Genovese pizza was out of this world. Can’t wait to go back.

This place is a sleeper!! Let me tell you, the ambiance is exquisite - very chic yet cozy and romantic, the service was top notch and the food - wow it was amazing! 1) Caesars salad - firstly, this was visually stunning. Love the Japanese spin on the dressing with the togarashi seasoning. The dressing was just a little too much but overall it was quite refreshing 2) meatballs - okay, these veal and ricotta meatballs are divine. Moist and flavorful, love the extra Parmesan on top. This is a must get! 3) melazane - the eggplant adds a creamy touch, dough is light and crust is chewy, made exactly how a Neapolitan za should be. 4) beers - they're a brewing company, so you gotta try their beers!! I simply can't wait to come back and try their other items. Would recommend 11/10!

Fancy pizza at a cost- I will have to say their concept of the fried dough pizza is unique--it's a deep fried dough with short rib ragu and strachiatella. It had a little too much yet not enough going for me personally, but my friends enjoyed it for it's daring nature and complex ensemble of flavors and texture. The neopolitan pizza was rather basic--nothing impressive for the price of $22 for a small pie. The crust was soft, which made it easy to eat definitely could be something you could easily scarf down. We had a reservation for dinner and were promptly seated--however after ordering our pizzas we probably waited over half an hour for them to come out so we were without pizza after devouring our appetizer for a while--I thought that was bizarre seeing that the place didn't seem busy. The fish kaarage was unique and tasty. It was reminiscent of fish in chips in a lighter bread coating. The portion was small even though it included some carmalized potatoes (addicting!). Overall for the price, i don't think I would come back. Although the space is elevated, the service was fine, the food was decent at best for a more weighted price tag. If I had a pizza fix I will likely be going elsewhere. This might've been different if it was more of a casual joint, but for the fanciness and fanfare of the establishment it missed the mark for me. Cool concept though!

Great value with the standard Moody Tongue touch for ambiance and attentive service. It's generally tough for Neapolitan pizza to stand out, especially in NYC, but Moody Tongue manages to do so with its Genovese which comes with fried pizza dough. Even if the pizza - which is very affordable ($16-$22) - is not enticing enough, the fish karaage was plenty of food even as an appetizer. We also had the crudo which was refreshing and a good change of pace versus the heavier pizzas. Beer and light ABV cocktails right now but can definitely see the potential there too as Moody Tongue is known as a two star Michelin brewery.

Decided to grab a last minute reservation here. We have been passing it since it opened and couldn't wait to try it. The service was amazing- the bartender was very knowledgeable about the drinks and the menu and was able to offer us great recommendations! The crudo was so fresh and flavorful. The fried mozzarella was a classic fav and the pizza was just perfect! They even gave us special olive oil to dip our crust in! Perfect date night spot or a place for a solid meal even on your own at the bar! We can't wait to come back soon!

I had high expectations for Moody Tongue's "Tokyo style pizza" and it still managed to exceed them! The short rib ragu on fried dough was amazing and went so well with the strachiatella and lemon drizzle. The classic provolone pizza was also perfect on its own and I only wish I got to sample more. The fish karaage appetizer was huge and I'd only recommend getting that if you had an entire group - otherwise it might be filling on its own even before pizza comes out. The ambiance is extremely pretty - unlike a usual pizza restaurant and the service is great! (there is coat check)

Great service and food, was able to get a bar seat and was taken care of by Nathan. Highly recommend the Margherita pizza and meatballs and pairing it with the Pinot noir flavor beer

Giving 3 stars because We really enjoyed the fried dough pizza with meat and stracciatella cheese on top and our server was very nice. However, when we left my husband forgot the take out bag, we noticed pretty immediately and he ran back in to grab it and they had already thrown it out...literally in less than 5 mins which to me seems pretty insane. We came late enough that they didn't need to clear immediately to turn the table but there were still plenty of diners in the restaurant so really unnecessary and common courtesy in my eyes to save for a few mins just in case if you notice someone has left something behind they clearly untended to take, they apologized but the leftovers equated to a whole pizza so I still am quite disappointed since everything else was good.

The food here is amazing, from the top-notch pizza to the eclectic and tasty set of appetizers to the wonderful dessert (you have to try the cheesecake!) - The restaurant vibe is reminiscent of the sushi Moody Tongue location, creating the perfect setting for everything from a business meeting to date night. Will definitely be back!

Check this place out! I tried (literally) everything on the menu and there isn't a miss. The beer is phenomenal, the vibe is perfect for the neighborhood and the service is top notch.