This is my second time at Pizzeria Sirenetta, a busy pizza place with an outdoor area on the Upper West Side. We went last year but I never blogged about it although I took photos of the delicious food we had for brunch. So, one Saturday, as we were in the area, we decided to have dinner and sat on their terrace. As it was before 7pm that we ordered, we benefited from their happy hour (5pm to 7pm Saturday and Sunday) and started by ordering some drinks. Of course, a Spritz was mandatory, this Italian drink being now served in most Italian restaurants. They also have soda and Jodi went for their blood orange one.

It was followed by an appetizer: the risotto coquettes or arancini, that were superb as full of cheese and nicely crunchy. I could have had another serving of it.

For the pizza, we just went for the one with tomato, basil and buffalo mozzarella. I admit that I was a bit disappointed by the number of choices proposed as you would think that a pizzeria would have more than 5 different kinds. Nevertheless, it was very good: the tomato sauce had a robust flavor and the crust was succulent, puffed up on the sides and nicely charred.

We finished the meal with their olive oil cake that was good, although slightly overcooked and not as moist as what I tried in other places.

Despite that, I would definitely go back to Pizzeria Sirenetta, especially when their terrace is opened as, although crowded, it has a nice and relaxed atmosphere.

Enjoy (I did)!

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Pizzeria Sirenetta - 568 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024