Openings: Motorino in Williamsburg

Posted by Adam Kuban, October 13, 2008 at 12:34 PM

Just got this email from a shill:

Mathieu Palombino (BLT Fish, Bouley, Cafe Charbon, Cello) opens a new pizzeria called Motorino in Williamsburg today. The menu includes a focused selection of local Brooklyn salumi, salads, antipasti, and cheeses in addition to 10 pizzas made to order in the wood-fired oven. Pizzas will include the neopolitan classics margherita, marinara and three varieties of pizza bianca, in addition to several others that will change seasonally. For dessert, Motorino will feature over 10 flavors of house-made gelato and sorbetto to be served on house-baked brioche. The restaurant will seat 55. Beer and wine service only.

Motorino

319 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211 (at Devoe Street; map)

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Tags: Brooklyn, Motorino, NYC, Openings, Williamsburg

2 Comments:

So close I can walk there. Maybe tomorrow.

BrianPrestonCampbell at 10:35PM on 10/13/08

Just went there on Saturday night around 8:30. We didn't wait long to get seated (about 10 minutes) - actually, the place practically cleared out around that time, but then another wave came in. Never a long line at any point, though.

The verdict? Excellent pizzas - the crust was a great texture and had just the right amount of char on it. A touch heavy on the toppings (LOTS of cheese, but that's not necessarily a complaint) but they're of great quality so it wasn't really a problem. Also loved the burrata crostino.

FYI, it's BYOB - no beer or wine service yet, and they even offer a discount (albeit a measly 5% one) at a wine store down the block.

Go now before it gets insanely crowded.

charm city cupcake at 11:39PM on 10/20/08

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