If I lived in the city I'd come here a million times. Arancini was perfetto, pizza was great, tiramisu/affogato were both lovely, the servers were friendly and the vibe was immaculate. Everything I want out of a cute dinner date spot!!
Italian restaurant
Norma
Kips BayManhattan


Kips Bay
Manhattan
The brief
About Norma
Restaurant serving Sicilian pizza, pasta dishes, and antipasti in a quaint, rustic-Italian setting.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score2(lower is better)
Inspected5/8/2024
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.6
out of 5
1,686 community reviews
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Reviews
What diners say about Norma
15 verified Google reviews
4.6
15 reviews
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Fantastic restaurant. We got the carciofo ripieno, busiate al pesto Trapanese, and the pizza mortadella and loved all of it. Would definitely come back again.
If you are craving authentic Italian food this is the place for you. Great food and excellent service.
Sooo good. Went on Sunday at around 2:30/3pm and there was no wait time. Ordered a pistachio pesto pasta with shrimp… delicious. All the pastas can be gluten free (additional $4) and GF tastes very good!
If I could give Norma a 6 I would. I suffer from severe food allergies and they could not have handled them better. From answering any question I had, to suggestions options of their own, they made me feel safe and at low risk of an allergic reaction. I got the plain margarita pizza, it was very tasty, warm and cleary cooked to perfection. Finally, the atmosphere was so cosy, my only issue would be the music was a tad loud. Otherwise it felt warm, homely, and authentic! Thank you Norma! I will definitely be back!
Great Italian Restaurant. We had a waiting time of 15 mins for group of 3 and for 2 people it is relatively faster. The Pizza felt so fresh with Tomatoes and Cheese. Also tried Schrimp Pasta that was delicious as well. The Staff were nice and friendly and ambience is perfect for a cozy dinner.
1 star for the really great food but I do need to leave a poor review for the way they packaged our food to go. They put hot soup in a box and it ended up seeping through on our walk home and all of the food was spoiled from dropping on the floor and being soiled from the broth . This really should not have happened and it's a shame considering we had a lot of left overs .
We stopped by for a quick bite and were delighted to discover this little gem while walking around the area. The food is delicious, the Sicilian vibes abound in warmth, and the service was just on point. Loved the combination of four cheeses on the thin-crust pizza, the bruschetta was delicious, the arugula salad mouth-watering, and the Prosecco hit the spot! Definitely coming back when around!
Norma is definitely my favourite pizza spot in town! The food is amazing and the staff is always welcoming and nice.<br><br>My husband and I are regulars here and keep coming back not only for the delicious pizza but also because the team makes every visit special.<br><br>Alessia is always incredibly kind, professional and attentive — she makes us feel at home every time.<br>We also love Davide, who’s always friendly and warm.<br><br>If you want real Italian pizza and great vibes, Norma is the spot! 😎
If you are to get one thing here get the mortadella pizza. I don’t eat pork so I substituted with beef. Still 10/10 godly. 1st pic is beef version. 2nd pic is pork version.<br><br>They got other good items but honestly nothing is nearly as good as that pizza.
We went in during dinner time and grabbed a table immediately, the wine we got was very good. Their bread starter and the eggplant crostini was amazing. However the C’antrovas pasta and the margaritas pizza was alright
Really cosy setting, great service and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the swordfish pasta with a tomato sauce, almonds and eggplant. Hands down one of the better pasta dishes I've ever eaten. If you're in the area and want Italian, this is a must go. Pricing very decent for being New York City as well.
Amazing dinner. I was traveling solo and arrived for an early dinner. They greeted me warmly and despite being a party of 1, they seated me at a great table and not relegated to the bar. Everything was delicious and the service was great. The gnocchi was perfect. So good!
So far, my favorite Italian restaurant in this area. Comfortable dining experience with a cozy seating and friendly staff. I like the their pizza (I forgot the name, but we ordered a veggie pizza with eggplant on it) more than other famous pizza restaurants. On the flip side, their famous rice ball was not very impressive to me, although it tasted good. Generally, I will definitely come again!
Enjoyed a lot in Norma. Good Pizza and Pasta and the service with the Italian staff member was just excellent.<br>The restaurant feels and taste authentic and is very charming.<br>The food was prepared super fast and was just on point, the Pizza dough is excellent.<br>This is a gem in NY and the prices are pretty good.<br>Totally recommend it.
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