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#InauguralReview #NolitaPizza @NolitaPizza Since 2019 by #TonySalihaj #68KenmareStreet #Nolita #Manhattan #NewYork
Nolita Pizza Superstar Founder and Owner, Tony Salihaj!
It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know TONY SALIHAJ!
This is not Tony's first rodeo.
How it started:
Tony and Peachy then
Peachy and Tony now
Tony Salihaj was featured on Whom You Know in the summer of 2013, then in the winter of 2015, and last in the winter of 2016. They usually say the third time's a charm, however in this case, it's the fourth because NOW HE IS THE ONE AND ONLY OWNER OF HIS VENUE! AND IT IS FABULOUS!
Tony tells us he incorporates the best ingredients to create authentic, delicious dishes and we tell you: you will be wowed. A native of Albania, Tony came to New York in 1993 to make your stomach happy!
There are 30 coveted seats at Nolita Pizza, all inside.
Feast your eyes on the signature Regina Napoletana that boasts fresh mozzarella.
In addition to the spectacular aforementioned cheese, it sports incredible marinara sauce, fresh basil, parmigiano reggiano and imported cold-pressed virgin olive oil. Tony's pizza skills were notable before but like a fine wine, he has gotten even better over the years. The ratio of ingredients to each other and the freshness and majesty of the quality utilized make this so much better than your average New York cheese pizza.
Avid readers know we are pro-salad. Salad and a pizza is a spectacular combination and here there are three salad selections, all freshly made. Some places have salads that taste like they have been sitting around. We did not find that here at all. We began with the House Salad, above. Romaine lettuce, mixed baby greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, black olives, sundried tomatoes and green and red peppers graced our presence in both deliciousness and nutrition-wise. It was exactly what we were looking for. The Caesar Salad is similarly competitive. Romaine, cucumbers, croutons and parmesan teamed up for a wonderful segue to a total classic. Also at Nolita Pizza they are philosophically aligned with our salad dressing outlook: they automatically give it to you on the side.
Finally, if you would like to Go Greek in terms of a salad, that is another terrific option at Nolita Pizza. Romaine, feta, red onion, cucumbers and kalamata olives compose this fresh beauty.
Continuing along the vegetable theme, it should come as no surprise to you that the pizza that Peachy designed in terms of ordering (she of course did not make it) was the Burrata Pizza, which she added mushrooms, spinach and fresh tomatoes to. This is simply the best Burrata Pizza we have seen anywhere in Manhattan in 2026! It's a rare menu item in itself and reflects a high-quality pizza venue. Imported creamy burrata cheese, homemade marinara sauce, fresh basil, parmigiano reggiano cheese and evoo are the definition of a Burrata Pizza at Nolita Pizza. The level of deliciousness will truly put you in a trance and it was our favorite edible item of this review along with the Calzones.
Note if you are new to us, pictures are always unedited.
You practice ever to excel like Tony in real life, or we do not publish.
Naturally our expectations were high but we are not surprised he lived up to them and exceeded them. It is much harder to get an inaugural review in 2026 than it was in earlier years as Peachy knows more now!
The sandwiches have the best oozing cheese you'll find anywhere.
The pictures do not lie.
Whether you are opting for the Eggplant Parm or the Chicken Parm, in both cases they are an immense delight of substantial Parm glory!
Cheese Calzone Glamour Shots
The real piece de resistance of Nolita Pizza are the Calzones, particularly the cheese. It is perfect just like it is, totally freshly made. Ricotta and mozzarella score a major winning goal in your stomach to light the lamp of your appetite and if you opt for toppings, know that of course they are actually inside as these winners are made to order. We chose spinach, tomatoes and onion for our healthful approach.
Smile at your Calzone and it smiles with you!
Finally, if you are in the mood for a serious dinner that you eat with a fork and knife, you will be equally amazed by the baked ziti resplendent with cheese or the homemade meatball alla parmigiana. Across the board, we found everything to be created with high skill and quality ingredients, making Nolita Pizza totally newsworthy!
Go see our friend Tony!
We are immensely impressed and do not have a good reason why it has taken us since 2019 to get here, but the point is we did and we can't wait to see what the superlative Nolita Pizza does next.
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