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Little Charli's: Greenwich Village Pizzeria Serving Authentic Roman Pizza

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJuly 5, 20253 min3,974 views
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Authentic Roman Pizza in Greenwich Village

  • πŸ• Little Charli's is a new neighborhood pizzeria in Greenwich Village, serving authentic pizza romana.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Chef Salvatore's family has been making pizza for nearly 100 years in Italy, bringing a legacy of passion for food to New York.
  • πŸ”₯ The pizzeria uses a special wood-fired oven fueled by cherry and oak, which cooks pizzas in less than a minute and imparts a unique flavor.

Signature Pizza Offerings

  • πŸ… The classic Margherita features mozzarella and buontalenti.
  • ☁️ The Snow White pizza includes ricotta mousse, fresh mozzarella, garlic, and oregano from Sicily.
  • 🌢️ Diavola Dolce offers a spicy kick with basil and chili spices.
  • 🌿 The "Borda" sauce, used on the Diavola Dolce, is made without heavy cream, using bechamel instead.

Unique Menu Items

  • πŸ– Grandma Porpete is a popular meatball dish made with three types of meat.
  • πŸ‰ The Watermelon Salad is a refreshing option with feta cheese, mint, basil, tomato, peppers, and cucumber.
  • 🍫 The sole dessert is a fluffy marshmallow creation with ricotta, sea salt, and Nutella, meant to be squeezed and eaten.

Chef's Commitment to Quality

  • βœ… Chef Salvatore emphasizes that the food is always right, testing everything daily.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ He works seven days a week, driven by his customers' enjoyment and his family's legacy.
  • 🚫 A strict rule from his father is no pineapple on pizza, a principle the chef fully supports.
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