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Motorino (East Village)

A well-reviewed Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzeria in the East Village and part of a small NYC multi-location group, known to reviewers more for its pies than for punishing lines.

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//The line

Motorino East Village is a Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzeria and one of several Motorino locations in NYC (alongside Williamsburg and the Upper West Side), with a large and active Yelp following — 1,140+ reviews at this location alone.

Evidence on lines here is thin from a single search: The Infatuation's review reported no meaningful wait on a visit, and we found no reservation-system details, suggesting it may lean walk-in/first-come. Small NYC pizzerias like this can still see short waits during peak weekend dinner hours, so calling ahead or checking current hours directly is the most reliable move — damnlines doesn't yet have a live camera here to confirm in real time.

//When the line peaks
No specific peak-time data was found in this search's review snippets. General pattern for small walk-in NYC pizzerias suggests weekend dinner hours (roughly 6-9pm) are the most likely time for any wait, though this is not confirmed specifically for Motorino.

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Motorino East Village?

Damnlines doesn't have a live camera at this location yet, so we can't give you a real-time line count. Based on the reviews we found, at least one press review (The Infatuation) reported no meaningful wait on a visit, suggesting this isn't typically a hard-to-get-into spot — though like most small NYC pizzerias it can still see a short wait during busy weekend dinner hours.

Does Motorino East Village take reservations?

We didn't find a clear reservation policy in our search. Best bet is to check Motorino's official site or call the restaurant directly at (212) 777-2644 before heading over.

What are Motorino East Village's hours?

Per Motorino's own site, the East Village location is listed as open daily from 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Always double check same-day hours directly with the restaurant since hours can change.

Where is Motorino East Village located?

349 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003, in the East Village.

What is Motorino known for?

It's a Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzeria with a large, active Yelp following (1,140+ reviews at the East Village location) — one of several Motorino locations around NYC.

Sources: Yelp — Motorino Pizza (East Village) · Motorino NY — East Village location & hours · The Infatuation — Motorino review

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