BWW Reviews: PIZZA BEACH on the UES is Pizza Perfection and Much More

Welcome to Pizza Beach. This spot is ideal for family meals, friendly gatherings, dates and late-night fun. Located at 1426 3rd Avenue at 81st Street, it is a real restaurant getaway. With a cool, clever décor and efficient service, the atmosphere is mellow and totally welcoming.

If the Mailbu-comes to Manhattan ambiance isn't enough of an attraction, the food is delicious and impeccably presented. With their focus on market-driven fresh and simple ingredients, each pizza at Pizza Beach is anchored by finely integrated flavors like the Mushroom & Stracciatella or the Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese. These temptingly original combinations are delivered on a thin, expertly wood oven-fired crust. A house favorite is the Spicy Soppressata with the meat sourced straight from Chestnut Valley. For a more an equally alluring flavor, try the Thai Coconut Curry and Rock Shrimp Pizza, complete with ginger and fresh cilantro. Pizza Beach has special menu options for their guests that include gluten-free dough and Dairy-free Daiya Mozzerella.

Appetizers are perfect to kick off your meal. The tempting Fire Grilled Red Prawns with Ruby Red Grapefruit Gremolata are a signature menu item while the Meatballs with Pomodorro sauce are a testament to how well Pizza Beach understands timeless Italian fare.

And once you have found your personal favorites on the pizza menu, explore the house-crafted pastas. The Squid Ink Linguini with Rock Shrimp is a seafood dish with a real flair and the Fresh Papperdelle is served with a savory Short Rib Ragu.

Pizza Beach features an excellent beverage program. With 40 wines each costing $40.00 a bottle or $10.00 a glass and an impressive beer menu, the choices are endless for perfect pairings. Their cocktails combine sweet crowd pleasers like the Watermelon Martini with Italian classics like the Blood Orange Negroni. For the best of all worlds - classic Italian, upscale NY, and a little seaside fun, try the Limoncello Mojito or the Hibiscus Bellini.

Welcome spring and summer at Pizza Beach. One trip will never be enough. This spot is destined to be a neighborhood favorite.

Pizza Beach is open daily at 4:00 and they serve weekend brunch. Lunch is coming soon. Pizza Beach is located at 1426 3rd Avenue (at 81st Street). You can call them at (646) 666-0819, contact them at info@pizzabeach.com or visit their web site at www.pizzabeach.com. And follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

IMAGE: Courtesy of Pizza Beach

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