Di Fara Pizza is a renowned pizzeria located at 1424 Avenue J in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. Situated at the corner of East 15th Street and Avenue J, the establishment was owned and managed by Domenico DeMarco (1936-2022), but now his family continues that legacy. Food critics and bloggers frequently rank it among the top pizzerias in New York City. Di Fara has received numerous accolades, including being named the "Best pizza in New York" by publications such as New York and Serious Eats. The New York Times described the restaurant as "one of the most acclaimed and sought-after pizza shops in New York City." In 2011, Zagat ranked it as the top pizza restaurant in the city, and in 2013, Frommer's called its pizza "the Best Hand-Made Pizza in New York City." Chef Anthony Bourdain also expressed admiration for the restaurant's pizza. I had long hoped to visit Di Fara, so I decided to make a trip from Connecticut. Upon entering, my son and I observed that it was quite busy. There is also a window for ordering, but we chose to go inside to order our food to experience the atmosphere fully. We each ordered a freshly prepared Sicilian slice. Unlike some places, there was no pre-made pizza on display. Each slice is made to order, and it takes about twenty-five minutes to prepare. When we received our pizza, it was notably greasy. The Sicilian slices resembled a full meal, topped with garlic and pepperoni. The garlic was quite prominent and flavorful, adding a nice punch which I liked. The pepperoni was crispy, and the undercarriage had a nice crunch, though it was also quite oily. In my personal opinion, it wasn't the best slice I've ever tasted. However, I understand that when the owner, Dom, was alive, the pizza was considered exceptional by many. I would rate it around 3.5 stars, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to experience pizza from one of New York's most iconic establishments. read more

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Wow. This is a review of Di Fara frozen pizza from Target. More specifically, Di Fara frozen pizza from the Target Store in Richfield, Minnesota location. I tried looking up this pizza from Target Richfield for a review, but it sent me to the NYC location, so forgive me if this review is in the wrong thread. Anyway, wow. I've been to New York City and ate at the original Joe's Pizza. What an epic slice of pizza. Now back home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the great white north of snow that never ends, I finally tried the frozen Di Fara pepperoni pizza from Target no less. Sorry Joe's, but this is on par with your pizza (if it was frozen). Dave Portnoy was right with his high review. This pizza is very good. The thick cut pepperoni, great basil, and the crisp chewy crust was excellent for a frozen pizza. Nice under carriage as well. I cooked the pizza at 480 degrees in an electric pizza oven for 10 minutes, and the result was very good. I added a drizzle of hot honey, and it was spectacular (okay, I also added some fresh picked jalapeños as well). The pizza was hot and melted in the center, and the crust was very crisp, but still had some chew. Wow. This was the best frozen pizza I have had. Bar none. New York, you spoiled me when it came to pizza. Now I can get a taste of New York at home. Great job! I may or may not eat the last 3 pieces currently sitting in the fridge before bed. read more

Used to come frequently when Dom was alive. Watching him make a pizza was a true art form. He had grace, discipline, and love. He would pull the pans with his bear hand out of the oven and generously drizzle olive oil from a rustic copper container over every pie. He would then meticulously inspect the dough for bubbles. Then pop back in the oven for the imported olive oil to permeate and create a beautiful glistening coat. And once cooked he would then graciously cut basil on top of the pie. Dom has now passed but his legacy continues. I've always compared the then pie vs now. And like most things,, nothing beats the original. This is still a very good slice. I once rated them as the best in NYC. Unfortunately, its not at the very top but still on the podium. Coming back feels like you are saying hello to an old friend. If you haven't been, you have to try at least once. read more

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We did a Brooklyn pizza crawl and DiFara came out on top. The flavor from that first bite is just delicious. We also tried a square slice but the regular would be my go to for my next trip. I may even try pepperoni which also looked delicious. We arrive at 11:45 and waited for them to open. There was only one person ahead of us and we barely had to wait. read more

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Finally made my way to none other than Di Fara! There was no line as we drove by so we had to stop and get a few plain slices. I'll be honest, when I took my first bite, I was super skeptical, the cheese and sauce was runny (because it just came out of the oven) but as I took my third and fourth bite, this place really lived up to its hype! The crispiness was on point along with the dough!! The staff were super friendly, greeted me as soon as I came in, and you can see the place decorated with local legends who have stopped by. read more

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Always wanted to try this place out, it's a bit out of the way so I've finally made it out and holy smokes it was worth it. Purchased a cheese pie to go and had a fresh out of the oven Sicilian slice while I waited. The service was impeccable and family vibes all around. Felt like I was in a nostalgic time capsule of the 80s and 90s. Pizza was outstanding. Best Sicilian I've ever had. read more

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Back and the restaurant looked good. The family making the pizza and locals working the counter. Not that there is anything wrong with any other version of that. The pizza is best hot. We walked home 4 blocks and the pizza was cold. Still good pizza... but I could tell if it was hot it would have been amazing. Eat it there for the best results. Cash is king. Discount in cash over card. About $4/5 difference for a pie read more

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One of the best pizza in the city. Thin crust, tasty pepperoni with cheese. So delicious. 5 dollars per slice. Can't have any complaints for their friendly service and price. Love it read more

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Awesome crust, an amazing cheese slice that had just come out of the oven. Sauce is wonderful! This is our favorite pizza place in Brooklyn, it's challenging to deal with traffic in the area, but it's worth every minute in traffic to have the best pizza around! Service is always great as well. read more

Everyone has their own definition of the best slice. For me it's a thin crispy firm crust with a perfectly balanced sauce. They finish it off with a drizzle of EVOO and fresh basil. I've heard about this place for 10+ years and I have to say, it lives up to the hype. There's a reason there's a line at 1130am on a Saturday when they open at noon. They have about 5 tables and a counter with a few stools so plan accordingly. Can't wait to come back! Rates 9/10. read more

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Some friends and I recently visited a couple of pizza spots around Brooklyn, and this ended up being our favorite spot on that day. The regular pie is delicious! I was thoroughly impressed by the dough, which was flavorful, chewy, thin, and crisp. We also tried the square pie, which was just okay. Skip the square pie and go for the regular slice instead. read more

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So this was the first time I've been back since Dom's passing. There was no line and only a few customers inside so we went in for a few slices. They slid them right out of the oven onto our plates. A couple of bites and we were unanimous in our opinions: taste is great. Sauce is great. Fresh basil great. Cheese and sauce on top a little wet and loose (it slid off a little), while the crust was hard and overdone. Overall not a great experience. I believe the slices were reheated rather than fresh, but there is a way to do it properly. This was weirdly overcooked on bottom and undercooked on top. To top it off, as I was leaving I said "Bye, take care". No one responded. Not that they were busy, except for the daughter who was folding boxes. More than a little disappointing, but I'll give it another go when I can get fresh slice from a fresh pie. read more

Was the Alice worth 5 bucks? Absolutely!!! I was running errands after work and needed something to eat fast and quick. Came in was helped very fast and ordered a plain slice. I've gotta say it was one of the best slices I've had in the last 18 years I've been living in New York. Right amount of sauce and cheese on thin crunchy dough. The fact they add basil to the slice make it taste so much better. As for service it's very nonchalant, fast easy and friendly. Definitely coming back for more and recommending it to my friends. read more

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I came here to order a slice and I knew I needed a whole pie after waiting ~20 min and tasting it. Fresh basil and olive oil is added to the top and the crust is nice and crispy. The original pizza maker has since passed but he definitely left his skills to his children. Run, don't walk to try the Di Fara slice if you're in this part of Brooklyn! Giving 4 stars for limited inside seating but the taste more than makes up for it. read more

Di Fara Pizza - Half pepperoni, half plain pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Landed at LaGuardia and decided to make the 1 hour drive to check this place out. 1 hour to go 15 miles! Welcome to Long Island / Brooklyn. :-) Chose this place because of Dave Portnoy's review. This place is at a VERY busy intersection with the only parking I saw being street parking. I got lucky and found a spot fairly close. They have pay stations where you print a ticket and put in your dash. I walked in and was greeted immediately. Told them I had a call in and it was ready. The place is very small but noisy from all the action out on the street. I added a water to my order and I thought the woman put it in the bag with the plates and napkins but when I got to my car, I realized there was no water. Oh well, a donation. :-) I ordered a plain cheese pizza. It was very good but it wasn't the "knock my socks off" good I was expecting. Was it worth the drive / hassle? I think so. If you are in the area, I recommend you check them out. read more

Di Fara Pizza - Cheese Pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Thoroughly enjoyed their penne vodka with chicken cutlet - wish I had stopped to take a picture of it. Good amount of food for the price too. read more

Di Fara won the pizza challenge!!! We have been here several times and it keeps getting better. This pizza is literally worth burning the roof of your mouth on, it's that good! The staff is great, very friendly and the lines move quickly. The space is very old school with pictures of celebrities decorating its walls. The only negative is the lack of a restroom. read more

Definitely lives up to the hype. Went on a weekday at 12 noon when they opened and walked right in . The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. Pizza was great with fresh mootz and great tomatoes . read more

Di Fara Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Overall a disappointment. Service was good enough, everyone was friendly and the food came out fast. Maybe our mistake was just ordering slices instead of a full pie. I don't care for it when pepperoni isn't cooked on the pizza, but placed on it after. The crust was very soggy on both slices and it was hard to pick up and eat. The balance of cheese to crust to sauce was off as well. Too much cheese. It was a cool looking spot, and I could see what it used to be to the neighborhood. RIP to the old man read more

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We came out of reverence. For the basil scissors, the olive oil drizzle, the chewy crust that was once called sacred. What we got felt like a postcard from a place that doesn't exist anymore. The slice hit the plate looking tired. Pepperoni, dry and scattered, not crisped, not curled, sat like it had been poured from a cup. Cheese clung to the dough in clumps, oily but bland. Sauce barely spoke. The crust, once the crown jewel, felt uneven. A bit chewy, but without that satisfying resistance that great dough gives you. You chew because you're trying to find something to hold on to. Flavor never shows up. Even the cheese slice, which should've been a showcase: bright basil, good cheese, sweet tomato, felt flat. Damp near the tip. A little stiff along the edge. It had color but no depth. Texture but no soul. Every bite made us a little sadder. Inside, the place still tries to feel like a temple. The wall of photos, the green paint, the handwritten signs, the faded tributes to Dom. But the room has a tension now; like everyone's holding their breath, waiting for greatness to return. It doesn't. Luigi's, across town, serves a slice with real chew, real balance, and no drama. Best Pizza pulls off this exact style with far more life and precision. People still call Di Fara a shrine. We left wondering who it's for. read more

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Very good pizza. Surprisingly the buffalo chicken pizza not too spicy, not too saucy just right. The pepperoni pizza was good as well.

This pizzeria has gotten lots of great reviews but I don't see what's great about it. The crust is very thick with very little sauce. The basil leaves on the top are a beautiful touch. However, it cannot overcome the thick crust and flavorless pizza. I'm quite disappointed as a NYer. read more

Great ingredients make a good pie and that is what this place has. The sauce is amazing, the basil is fresh. The pepperoni delicious and the cheese, don't get me started. Now comes the crust. Do yourself a favor and get a regular slice. It is fabulous. The squares are a bit too bready for my taste, but if you like deep dish that may be more your style. read more

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Legendary pizza joint! We got a Regular Slice, Square Slice, and Chaos Slice. You can get all pies as slices. Just stick with the OG Regular Slice. There's a balance among the different components of it--cheese, sauce, crust, oil, basil--that was amazing. The Square Slice was not fully heated through, and as such, the crust was tough to eat. In addition, the Chaos Slice was pretty sour from the sun-dried tomatoes and wild onions read more

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11 years later...this is where we're at? Frozen pizza at Target in Houston. At least the wait time is short. read more

Di Fara Pizza - Frozen pizza at Target in Houston? - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I am working in the area this week and got excited to see Di Fara Pizza. I have never had any and it's always rated 9 out of 10. I finally get to see for myself. People are telling the truth. My plain cheese slice was so satisfying. The slice is the perfect size. The crust isn't too thick, the sauce is not on top heavy and there is just enough cheese. I know this pizza is made with quality ingredients. No oil drip whatsoever. It is worth the $5 @ slice. The flavor of the sauce bursts in your mouth the tomato and basil and touch of garlic was so vibrant. The aesthetic is straight forward. One table pizza window in front, counter, refrigerator, pizza over etc. The back is decorated with pictures from the cast of the warriors movie. Oh also there were Halloween decorations including a Jason voorhees mannequin. The customer service was sweet. One woman took my order and. a male greeted me when I came in. They also said goodbye have a good day when I left. I will come back for a (square) Sicilian later on in the week. Thanks Di Fara for your hospitality. read more

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Tried the regular slice here. Taste was super flavorful, excellent balanced sauce with the right amount of salt, spice, and tanginess. Cheese had a nice baked flavor. The crust was a bit blackened on the edges, which is apparently the norm for NY style, but I found the crunch to not be my thing. I prefer a bit of chewiness to my crust and there was not much flop, if that's a concern. I grabbed a Spindrift from the fridge and was glad to have a no sugar drink option available. Would eat again, but it wasn't "the perfect slice." The seating was very limited outside, in fact only one table which was occupied already. Inside there was a basketball game on a small tv in the back seating area and some old school tables. It was hot in there. Too bad we couldn't sit outside where it was super nice out. Ate quickly and left. read more

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I ordered delivery from here. I got an Original Square Pizza. It was pretty good, but I expected the dough to be a little more deeply cooked. The slices were much lighter and airier than they looked, and had a fluffy, soft crust. The sauce was slightly sweet. Probably won't be a go-to for me, but it was tasty enough. I also got a dark and white chocolate toffee cookie. It was quite soft, and a bit too sweet for me. The cookies and crème krisp bar was less sugary and would be great for any marshmallow lovers. read more

Di Fara Pizza - Original Square Pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's a traditional, old-fashioned pizzeria that offers quick service in a non-disturbing atmosphere and makes delicious pizza. The value proposition is a big problem, though--the two regular size slices cost a hefty $10. The portions are quite small for such a good price, so it's not something you will necessarily want to return to for repeat visits. read more

Best pizza in New York. I grew up on this pizza in the seventies. Moved out of the neighborhood and haven't been back in eight years. I have been back in the neighborhood lately and Di Fara was the first place I thought of. Decided to stop by today. The pizza is still the same. Just fantastic. Unfortunately, Dom, the original owner, passed away a few years ago. I had heard about it, but haven't been there since. His children run it now and haven't missed a beat.. Had a nice time chatting with his daughters and the first time I met his widow. Such nice people, just the same as their dad. The place hasn't changed a bit, looks exactly the same as when I was a kid. This is a throwback to the old pizza parlors from my childhood. If you're in the neighborhood, this is a must! This pizza stands alone above all else. And you won't meet nicer people. read more

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I was first here a long time ago back when the owner was still there. The slice was better quality than most but not something I'd wait in line for again. The next time, I was here with one other person and we shared the Di Fara Special Pie which has 8 slices with sausage, peppers, mushrooms and onion for around $35 or so. For the toppings, the sausage quality was alright while the mushrooms were good. It was a tad salty while expected for the toppings. The crust in particular is good quality here with some crunch and a good texture and the tomato sauce is fine and not too sweet. The slices are a bit pricey but good quality and certainly better than the usual slice so the extra price made sense but there's better spots in Brooklyn in terms of closer like Lucia's of Ave X/Luigi's/Spumoni (though a different type) and other better spots in Manhattan like Bleecker's or John's of Bleecker. read more

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A landmark pizzeria ruined by today's youth. The ambiance of the place is gone. Now it's a T-shirt shop with horrible pizza. The place surely misses the old man who cranked out the best pizza on the planet. The young guys just are clueless how to make a pie or even cook one in the old oven. It's a shame too because the lines used to be worth standing in for a week if needed. Now wouldn't wait a second for a slice or a pie, it's just beyond burnt pizza, sub par sauce and the cheese a competitor should use the slogan we got the cheese that Di Fara's lost. Man it sucks writing this reviews but the memories of its glory days will not keep the place open. Once the tourists stop flocking in the end will come fast. It's truly sad to see because the old man made legendary pies and everyone would wait forever to get one. RIP Pizza King, the youth have killed your brand. read more

The pizza here is amazing! This is the best square I have found in NYC. The sauce is chunky and very flavorful. It's definitely a mess to eat but it's worth it. This is a small shop and pizza can take a while to come out but it's well worth the wait. There are a few tables inside and it is very smoky from the oven. The staff was kind and friendly. If you are in the area, definitely stop in! read more

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Di farra? More like DA SHIT WAS NASTY idk how dave potnoy gave this a high rating i got a pizza with my family first of all, it was 5 o'clock how did you not have vodka sauce so we had to change our order to a regular cheese pizza we asked for extra sauce The dough was nasty. I don't know how long they had that dough out But that crust was thick, nasty and disgusting. We got the pizza right away and it was still lukewarm. The box was sticky. And then on top of all of it, they charged us $34. We had to throw it away Even the frozen pizza taste better than What they just gave us. Three words for this pizza GOOB GLAH and GLUMP! Also, I came here with my uncle a few years back and it was 50% better than what I had today you guys fell off badly! read more

Is it the water? Italian cheese import? It's absolutely every you dream about from your childhood in New York that's nowhere to be found in Northern California. This place is simply the bomb for the combination pizza. I absolutely will return here when I come back again to visit my home sweet home. There's a lot of superior east coast pizza establishments all over New York.... This one is very memorable! read more

We ordered two slices of pizza, one original and one with pepperoni, two bottles of pop, came out to be $19.25. For an iconic pizzeria, I was a little disappointed by the inconsistency of the two slices. The cheese slice could've been in a little longer. The pepperoni slice was crispy and flavorful - an excellent example of what a New York slice should be. The pepperoni slice receives a 9.4 score from me. The cheese slice was about a 7.1, which averages this experience to a 8.25. Service was fast. Ambiance was a classic NY pizzeria. Di Fara's is a must try for any pizza aficionado. read more

Di Fara Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

While in New Yoke for 4 days, two of us are chillin' and we decided to do a little New Yoke pizza tour. My plan on these pizza tour reviews of NYC is to visit the spot, write out my review and put in a draft star rating. I can't decide a final rating until I try them all and compare them. Day 2 and the overall #2 stop on my New Yoke pizza tour was Di Fara. We're still keeping it close in Brooklyn. Di Fara definitely brought the crisp. Super thin and crispy. It's different than Chicago tavern thin and crispy. Gotta think more on what the difference is. I think this crisp comes from the charred crust vs the crisp in tavern pizza is just the type of crust they use? Maybe. I haven't hit my top / fave NY style pizza yet, which was ironically in Vegas. But hey, still only stop #2. This is a small place where you can buy slices, which was cool. The reason I'm not going full stars though, is for me, the sauce was not as flavorful as I'd like. Di Fara is like 4 stars on crust and probably 2 or 3 on sauce flavor. The margherita pizza is their cheese pizza, btw. The journey continues! Sticking within Brooklyn for now. read more

Ordered a cheese pie. Crust was stellar- crunchy no flop and thin, sauce was well balanced not sour nor sweet and the cheese is so so good. Easily one of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life. 10/10 read more

Di Fara Pizza - Cheese Regular Slice - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We ended a very long pizza crawl with Di Fara. Understandably, we were quite full. So we opted for a square slice and a cheese slice. We thought we could share and be good. After having a bite of the freshly made cheese slice, it was a no brainer to get another. The crust was perfection. Crisp and held its shape. The sauce was incredible. The chunky tomato sauce adds SO much flavor and the texture compliments the cheese and crust so well. Def the best way to end the pizza crawl. It was probably my favorite of the Brooklyn stops. I'd eat this everyday if I could. read more

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Di Fara is a perfect slice. Crispy crust, sweet but slightly spicy sauce, pepperoni cups that cradle greasy flavor in every bite, and a couple leafs of basil. The store looks like it hasn't been changed since before Brooklyn was gentrified. That adds to a great ambience for folding a slice in your right hand and leaning over to avoid greasing your shirt on the sidewalk. A top tier NYC area slice and perfect example of what a good pizza should be. read more

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