When you’re in the mood for a massive slice you can sink your teeth into, Sonny's Pizza is your spot. The Park View staple serves big, square slabs of Sicilian-style pizza topped with fresh ingredients on big lunch trays. Every space at Sonny’s, which includes a groovily decorated bar and spacious covered patio filled with picnic benches and an Airstream trailer that doubles as a bar, feels communal and welcoming—a perfect place to tuck into a pizza with friends.
The vibe: As for what to order? You can’t go wrong with any flavors here, whether you order classic pepperoni or mushroom and thyme, or the very tasty Pesky Mario, with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, Calabrian chilis and bitter rapini. The menu is great outside of their pies, too; try the Long Shot sandwich, a rich and bitter symphony of ham, soppressata, pickled onion, provolone, escarole, Calabrian chili butter, and Italian dressing piled on sesame focaccia. Get the massive Caesar Salad, which comes piled so high on the plate you’ll wonder if it’ll topple, on the side.
The food: You simply must try the huge, pillowy pizzas. Whether you order classic pepperoni or mushroom and thyme, or the very tasty Pesky Mario, with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, Calabrian chilis and bitter rapini, you'll be in good shape.
The drink: I'm partial to the drinks served on the patio, which include strong spritzes, Negronis, and Old Fashioneds. In colder months, the drink of choice is the "Cup of Cheer," essentially a spiked cider with chai and bourbon.
Time Out tip: If you're serious about yoru wine and pizza pairings, Sonny's offers a subscription wine and pizza club. For between $70 and $110 per month, you can get two, three, or four bottles a month plus one free whole pizza and wine tastings with Plant Wines every month. (Funnily enough, Sonny's is about one minute away from St. Vincent, one of the city's best wine bars).