Bird Pizzeria in Optimist Park opens its indoor dining room with a bigger menu
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A regular pizza ($20) comes with tomatoes and mozzarella. You can add up to four toppings. We ordered beef pepperoni, banana peppers and hot honey. Photo: Alexis Clinton
Bird Pizzeria now offers more seating and an expanded menu.
Why it matters: The popular pizza spot is known for serving some of the best pizza in the city out of a takeout window, but its small kitchen made inventory limited.
- Now, fans of the Optimist Park joint will be able to sit down to enjoy a pie and cocktails inside.
"We're not losing the spirit and character within the building. We're really just making use of the existing space and complementing it with modern elements."— Co-owner Nkem Thompson
What to expect: The 800-square-foot remodel features a larger kitchen and an indoor dining room with a bar.
Dig in: The menu now includes salads, five signature pizzas plus a regular whole pie that you can customize with up to four additional toppings.
- In addition to pizza, there are two desserts, including lemon olive oil cake and a pear sorbet.
- A new drink menu has a list of wines and about four cocktails ranging from $10 to $12.
If you go: Dine-in is reservation only at 510 E. 15th St. You can also still pick up your order from the takeout window.
- Bird Pizzeria is open Wednesday to Saturday 5:30-10pm for the dinning room and 4-8pm for takeout.
What's next: Eventually they also plan to build out a "secret patio" for additional outdoor seating.
