B Side Pizza

Hell's Kitchen

My brother lives in Columbus Circle, not my favorite part of town, but if you venture a little south into Hell’s Kitchen, you can find some pretty good food and a decent bar scene. Over time, I'll compile a list of favorites from Hell’s Kitchen, but I believe it’s best to start with a NYC classic: Pizza.

B Side Pizza is a cozy pizza bar nestled next to an Italian wine bar at 51st and 9th. It has about 12 high-top tables and bar seating, making it a small space that fills up quickly, especially on Thursdays through Sundays. The place is honestly pretty adorable.

My brother doesn't really get creative with the places he brings me when I venture up to him, creating the situation where I have been to this place multiple times, and tasted the whole menu. My favorites would have to be the Killer Bee: mozzarella, sopressata, and hot honey. The D.F. is also fantastic, essentially meat lovers pizza with a kick. The crusts are light and fluffy, and the sauce-to-cheese ratios are just right. In all reality, I probably could eat a whole pie myself.

Other standout items include the Kale salad, Cauliflower Cacio e Pepe, and the Meatballs. You honestly can't go wrong with anything here because everything is delicious (except for the pastas, it's got pizza in the name, just stick to those plus aps), and the portions allow you to sample multiple dishes.

It’s a perfect spot for spring.... Start with a glass of wine at the wine bar next door, then head to B Side, share a salad and a pizza while sipping an Aperol spritz (or the limoncello margarita if your feeling feisty), and finally, take a leisurely stroll around Hell’s Kitchen, or even up to central park to enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan.