The pizza here is quite amazing--fresh ingredients, nice thin crust, and not overly greasy. In addition, the wait time is much shorter than the pizza place next door. I generally steer away from pizza joints, but I am so glad we ended up going to this one. To start, we had the arugula salad with goat cheese and walnuts. Pizza joints are quite notorious for making salads with bad ingredients, but this one was very fresh. I only wished they served more for the large. We had a sausage pizza and requested half the pie to be made without meat. The non-meat portion was still delicious. For dessert, we had brookies, brownie cookies. They were a delicious option for the lactose intolerant. read more

This place was delicious and had such a friendly atmosphere! The cheese was soooo fresh and the tomato sauce was delicious. Garlic. Yum. Definitely sit at the bar so you can watch the dudes sling dough all over the place and make amazing looking pizzas. But seriously -- the pizza was amazing. read more

Amazing!!! Great taste, perfect crisp, everything perfect. But what do you expect from the founder of Grimaldi's, Patsy Grimaldi?! I can't wait to go back and try another pie. I just had a regular to try for first time. One thing I loved, even though I didn't get to, was Patsy talks to everyone. Regular down to earth conversations. I think that's great. read more

Juliana's may seem like just an enterprising extension to snatch the runoff from Grimaldi's, but it's the real deal. The true Grimaldi's. The oven in the back has been there nearly a century. That kooky old guy who welcomed you in and is throwing pizza dough around the place is actually Patsy Grimaldi himself. Juliana was Patsy's mother; he sold Grimaldi's off many years ago, losing the right to use his own name on a pizzeria (he similarly lost the rights to Patsy's many years before in Harlem). These two restaurants have been bitter rivals ever since. You'll need to bring a group to split a pie, but once you do it's pretty damn economical at $2.50 a slice. The long line and reputation obviously speaks to its quality, I expected to shell out a lot more. Consider that you'd pay almost double for the same thing by the slice at most places. HIGHLY recommend the calzone too, it's incredibly filling and comes overloaded with a combo of extremely high quality cheeses. It's been months and I still dream about that thing. read more

We had heard so much about this place from several people and also during a tour we took. Have to say that we were not disappointed. The pizza was amazing and service was awesome as well. Brick oven pizza was delicious. read more

Juliana's - Pepperoni combo pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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After a concert at Bargemusic, we were starving, and craving a pizza. Having already tried Grimaldi's, we raced up the hill hoping that Juliana's kitchen was still open. It was, and we were soon seated around an incredibly huuuge margarita with pepperoni. The service was friendly, if a bit aloof, but the kitchen worked quickly and the result was sublime. Blackened crust, plenty of fresh tomato, mozzarella, and sausage, but a bit light on basil. Nevertheless, the flavor was great, and the size of the pie meant that lunch was sorted for the following day. Is Juliana's better than Grimaldi's? I would say yes, but there's not much in it. Where Juliana's outclasses the big G is with a classy ambiance; Grimaldi's feels like a barn packed with tourists, where they're only interested in turning over tables quickly, and that has to count for something. read more

I would give it a 4.5 if I could, better than most but not on the same level as Di Farras out in Midwood, BK. It was a rainy x mas eve, so the line wasn't as long as usual (10-15 minute wait). The service was average. However, the pies live up to the reputation, they are fresh, simple and delicious. We had a Margherita and a Margherita with pork sausage, onion and pepper, both were amazing. By chance we got seated at the bar/ table top seating right in front of the chef and brick over which was an added bonus. read more

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Unbelievably amazing location! Our server Wes was awesome; I would definitely try to get him again if I were to go back. The arugula and frisée salad was amazing! Very fresh and very nice combination with radishes, onions, walnuts and cheese.The lentil soup was good and hit the spot on this cold, rainy day. The espresso was just ok, and tasted a little bitter to both of us. The pizza fell flat for us. We ordered the number 1 and it was super oily and thicker than I expected. The oil was dripping off the pizza and was quickly soaked up by the dough which made your fingers feel pretty weird. I definitely would order something else were I to go back. What would really keep me from going back though is the price. Probably expected for the area but the items labeled above were $74 including tip. Judge that how you will but personally I'd rather go a little further for a similar experience for less cost. read more

No Pizza Til' Brooklyn! This place ruined pizza for this California boy. In other words, after Juliana's, I'm now angry at all the crappy pizza I've eaten in the four decades of my life. And I now notice I have utter disdain for the bland "pizza" being served up back at home. It was my first trip to New York, on business from San Francisco, October this year. I walked over the Brooklyn Bridge in search of famous NY pizza and Juliana's delivered. I had the margarita, add meatballs with a cold Moretti beer on the side. I sat at bar table overlooking the kitchen and watched them prepare the goodness. The colors, aromas, textures, and flavors of my pie were amazing and totally balanced. The place was clean, service was friendly and fast, and the vibe, ambiance, and restaurant design/layout were perfect. I chatted up the owner and made an attempt to get him to franchise in California, not sure it worked. After I ate half the pie and got the rest to go, I had some delicious ice cream next door on the pier, then rented a Citi Bike and road back to Manhattan, riding all over, soaking in the sites. It was one the most enjoyable days I've ever had really. I love you NYC! read more

The best pizza ever! We followed the advice of other yelpers and decided to try this restaurant. There was a long line down the street and I was concerned my husband wouldn't have the patience to wait our turn. A host came out frequently to update us on the wait time and to bring groups into the restaurant as space became available. Our turn came quickly and we were seated. I expected to be rushed through the meal since it was so busy. However, Terrence (our waiter) was friendly and funny... He came by to get our drink order let us ask a few questions and then gave us a few minutes. He checked on us when he dropped off our drinks and he could tell we were still trying to decide. He stopped us and said "look, I hate being rushed.. Don't feel rushed.. Take your time deciding and I'll check on you in a few minutes." Phew! The pizza was outstanding!!! We had the margherita with pepperoni. The crust was crisp and light. The sauce was light and flavorful. Great atmosphere and the employees all take the time to engage the customer and make people feel welcome. The owners did a great job in establishing a great culture and it shows in how they treat their customers. read more

We came here around 3:30 pm on the Sunday and waited in line until they opened around 4. From the appetizers (salad and soup) to the pizza, everything was fingerlicking good. Service was great, kudos at how they handled the chaos of everyone ordering at the same time. I'm keeping this place in my bookmarks and I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Juliana's - Patsy's homemade soup - pasta pasilli. Delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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As a native New Yorker, I know a good pizza. And this hit the spot!! I ordered a personal- sized marguerite pizza with ricotta cheese and meatballs. That'll probably be the one I irder all the time now. Definitely going back. Ate outside. read more

A walk across the Brooklyn bridge will burn off all these tasty calories, right? Probably not considering the size of Juliana's pizzas, but either way its so worth it. We made sure to get there right when they opened for lunch, and I'm glad we did, because the line forms fast. Terrance quickly walked through the two sizes of pizza they have and went off to get us a nice bottle of Chianti Classico. We decided to go with the small size, which was still huge and left us with tons of leftovers for our table of three. The Margherita was pure, classic goodness. The #1 was also amazing with mozzarella, scamorza affumicata, pancetta, scallions, and oregon-grown white truffles in olive oil. We were a little worried that it had no tomato sauce, but soon discovered it was not needed and loved the less than classic pizza. We also tried their housemade meatballs on the side which were just so-so to us, however with Italian pasta sauce and meatballs everyone has a version they love. Hope to go back in the near future, but I still need to work off all those extra pounds first! read more

It actually pains me to give this place 2 stars, but I truly have experienced better and probably will not return. I'd give the service 5 stars. Stopped by on a Sunday night around 8:30pm - appears to always be a long line/wait outside, but it wasn't lengthy. We were seated fairly promptly and waited on immediately. Place has history and its a great location, but that's about it. My girlfriend and I ordered a small Margherita pizza and 2 glasses of prosecco. The pie was actually watery and could have used more cheese. The mozz was delicious and that was it. TIP: no slices! They serve ice cream from the Brooklyn Creamery. read more

Went for dinner with a friend of mine who is a life long Brooklyn resident. He was explaining the history of Grimaldi's and that the former owner had opened this place and named it after his wife. My friend is a vegan and the waiter was very helpful and suggested the best option for us was the Marinara which is tomato sauce and garlic. We added Kalamata olives and sweet onions. Pizza arrived surprisingly quickly and was excellent, the best pizza I've had in NYC. Only thing is I prefer mine with a crisper crustier base and this was the soggier New York style. Best pizza though because of the flavor and particularly the garlic which was fresh tasting. Even after I brushed could still sense the garlic lingering, not for everyone but certainly memorable. Also not too heavy and stodgy sitting on the stomach. Washed it down with a chocolate egg cream drink a traditional Brooklyn specialty I'm told. Thought would taste more chocolaty but was a stronger soda taste. At least have experienced it now. As we were heading for the door one of the staff rushed to remind me had left my bag behind, that was great service I thought. Definitely one to visit again and take people visiting. read more

I don't remember the specific name of the pizza we ordered but it was the #6 and it HS chicken and guacamole on it. It was amazing

Delicious ny style thin crust pizza here. Ordered the very popular margharita pizza (half pepperoni) and the #1 pizza. Line is long on weekends but moves fast. I waited 15 min before being seated for a party of 4 on saturday noon time. Will go back for sure. read more

I'm not from area therefore like the rest of the visitors that googled best pizza in Brooklyn this place pops up and I made my trek to it. I've had the pleasure of having all over the world and I must say this was my favorite. Even better then some slices I've picked up in Naples, the pizza capital of the world. Like all the reviews mentioned, there tends to be a line but it goes by rather quickly. They dont offer pizza by the slice and so I was forced to order a small pizza for myself that was still rather large. Im definitely not complaining because the 2nd half made for a great dinner. Five hours later it still tasted so great! The margharita pizza is always my favorite as the simple toppings just really pair well together. The basil, sauce and mozarella cheese are enough for me. I'm not sure what type of cheese they use but they used plenty, unlike other places that strategically place 4 blobs. The crust was also amazing not burnt and well just my favorite pizza so far. read more

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line out the door next to go Grimaldi's. i came at 3:45 and JUST made it in the door at 4 to put in a order before they closed for oven cleaning. friendly and tentative service, clean and new space; though fairly small. the pizza itself is superb but don't wait to eat it. its at its best when it lands on your table. the last couple slices just wasn't as good as the first bites but overall, everything was delicious and fresh. their small pie is fairly large and for 5 people, we had one salad, one large pie (prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, and arugula) and one small pie (classic margherita) We couldn't finish! The proscuitto pie was amazeballs. and the pile on the good stuff. read more

There's a good reason why Juliana's has nearly 5 stars. The pizza is incredible. If you are in the area and have some time to spare waiting in line, go check out Juliana's. Or, for a pro move, order a pizza to go and take it to the park and find a bench with a beautiful view of the Manhattan sky line and devour your delicious pizza while taking in the sites. Mmmmmm. read more

The special pizza #1 is the ticket! Huge portion and very prompt service. I will certainly be back!!

A generous 4 stars. Good, but not the level I expected it to be. This is owned by the former owners of Grimaldi's, 8 Years ago when I had gone to Grimaldi's it was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. Long line for the visit, but not terrible. Probably waited about 30 maybe 40 minutes at the most. Once seated I ordered an Egg creme, some wine, and we shared the Margherita pizza and the No 1 specialty pizza (mozzarella, scamorza affumicata, pancetta, scallions and white truffles in olive oil - no tomato). The pizzas were good and the crust was classic thin crust, but the pizza could have been cooked a little longer. The tomatoes were a bit bland and on the watery side. They could have used more salt. This wasn't bad at all, but this place gets a lot of hype and I'm wondering if the Grimaldi's located next door is the better option. Not likely since they are now corporate owned, but possible. I will stop by Grimaldi's on my next visit just to know for sure. On the bright side this is definitely the shorter line of the two. Most visitor's are not aware that the Grimaldi's name has been sold to new owners. The white pie specialty no.1 was the better of the two. I'm not a big fan of white pie's so I don't have much to compare that too. Definitely better than what you get outside of the north east. Very high quality of ingredients are being used here! I have seen them voted best or close to best pizza in NYC. I disagree with either assessment. They also get voted best Egg Creme which might be the case. The Egg Creme I had was the first I have ever ordered. I liked it but it was nothing that made me want to come there again to order it, even if there was no line, but others who order Egg Creme's regularly might feel its worth a special trip. Location, Location, Location. The best thing about this pizza place is the proximity to the Brooklyn bridge. Even though I was a bit disappointed, it is still a lot of fun to get stuffed on some good pizza, and walk if off as you take the long stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. The location is clean and well kept, but nothing stands out about it. There is no real charm or noteworthy details. This is a worthwhile experience for any tourist and I would recommend stopping here to do those two things. This is good pizza, but I would not put it in NYC's top 10 where you may often see it. I will make a return visit and my opinion on that might change next time around. i understand every brick and coal oven place can have an off day, or a few random pies that were not up to the usual standard. read more

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We LOVED Juliana's Pizza! I had read about the opening and the related drama back several years ago when NY Mag did several stories about the unfolding drama between Patsy and the folks who now had the naming rights to "Grimaldi's", and knew we just HAD to try Juliana's and taste the original Pasty Grimaldi's pizza! We finally had the opportunity to do on a brisk Sunday afternoon. There was a line snaking out of Grimaldi's, but we were seated immediately at Juliana's by the legend himself, Patsy. Our server warned us that the oven was being stoked, so it would take several minutes for them to start firing up pizzas, but we were totally fine with the wait. And why not, when our pizzas were going to be made in a real brick oven?? We had the arugula salad, which was DELICIOUS. We were also so hungry we ended up ordering another arugula salad when we had devoured the first one. We also had the pie #1, a white pizza with sopressa, some truffles, pancetta, and green onions. Our friends LOVED the #1, while I was head over heels for the margherita with garlic! It was everything a pizza should be - crisp yet chewy crust, perfect sauce, fresh mozz, and we also added garlic which threw the whole pie into another realm. Our service was friendly and attentive and didn't rush us out of the door when we were finished. Patsy was working the floor making sure everyone was happy (which we were!!), and we left extremely full and happy. Why go to the place next door when you can get the original at Juliana's?? We will definitely be back! read more

When I made my trip to New York, I vowed to at least try a couple of different pizza places. I did tons of research to try and get a consensus as to some of the best pizza in New York. Even though opinions seem to vary wildly about pizza in New York (and how can it not with so many places to pick from!), it seems like Juliana's had consistently the best reviews. I made the long walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and got there close to noon. I was able to get seated right away, and the friendly waitress gave me a rundown of the pizza, and her recommendations. I opted for a half Margherita and half White pizza. They don't serve slices here, and the smallest pizza was still almost too much for one person to finish. However the slices are thin, so you can put down more than you think you can. Both kinds of pizza were good......the white side reminded me of just a really good garlic bread. The pizza was really good, but I can't say it will be all that memorable to me in the future. I somehow remember being more wowed by Lombardis pizza when I visited New York a few years prior. Just seemed like Lombardi's had more of a coal taste to the crust that I wasn't getting from Julianas. Strangely, I found the pizza seemed to get better as it became colder. It seemed like I was able to taste some olive oils coming out of the pizza, and the flavors just popped a little more. The one dissapointing thing was that I love to drink Coke with my pizza.....and all they have at Juliana's are small glass bottles of Coke.....and of course no refills. So for $3, you essentially get a few sips of soda to go with your pizza. I'm not sure why certain restaurants put such a premium on Coke, when it's so cheap to install and serve. Overall I had a good experience, and I would go back again on a future visit. read more

Juliana's - Half Margherita/Half White - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had the Margherita pie and added pepperoni and mushrooms. The crust is amazing!! Probably the best Margherita pie I have tried. Will come back again and the service is good. read more

Pizza is amazing! I love the thin crust, not too salty and service is really nice. Even the workers making the pizza in the back are nice and they smile if you're looking. I think the default is margarita pizza (mozzarella sauce, cheese and basil) and you can add toppings. We got 2 pizzas and 2 sodas for about $59. Kind of more pricey than the pizzas in Sacramento but it's really good. This place is next to Grimaldi's but the line is A LOT shorter here. Julianna Grimaldi first opened what is now Julianna, but expanded next store to what is now Grimaldi. My sisters been to both and still likes Julianna's better. I haven't tried Grimaldi but this place definitely hits the spot, especially when the wait was only about 15-20 minutes compared to the 1hr+ wait at Grimaldi's. read more

So I came to this location in 2010 and it was a completely different restaurant - a grimaldi's. Fast forward to a few weeks ago. Some friends and I were on vacation in NYC. We decided to walk across Brooklyn bridge and grab Grimaldi's afterward. We told one of our local friends about it and she suggested we go to Juliana's instead. After looking up reviews on yelp, we decided to give it a try. We walked past the new Grimaldi's location and to where Grimaldi's used to be. I was shocked at how different it looked! It seemed much more spacious and it had a very sleek style. The iconic pizza oven was back there. We were quickly seated and ordered a small margarita pizza and a small number 1. We also had a chianti and 2 beers (total bill came out to $71). While waiting for our food, we did a little research about Grimaldi's vs. Juliana's and it turns out that there is some bad blood there. I remember eating at Grimaldi's years ago and I remember the pie being good, but a bit soggy. Juliana's pizza was not soggy at all. It had a nice crust. Very tasty sauce. Delicious cheese. It was an excellent pizza. I would go here over Grimaldi's every time. read more

My advice is to either come here at an odd time like 9pm on Sunday night or just take the pizza to go and eat at the nearby Brooklyn Bridge Pier park. There's typically a line here and if you're okay with waiting in line then queue up for Juliana's rather than Grimaldi's. It's essentially the same pizza but the line is likely shorter at Juliana's. The pizza here is really really good fresh. I'm talking amazingly delicious. The crust is just perfectly crispy on the outside, but chewy and doughy on the inside. The toppings are fresh - mozz cheese, basil and tomatoes. I really like their sausage and homemade meatballs. You can't go wrong with either of those meat options. The portions here are quite generous. I'd advise splitting a small pizza between two people. A large should be able to feed three people easily. Maybe even four people. The owner - Patsy Grimaldi - typically man's the door and he's super friendly if you get a chance to talk to him. This place is an iconic pizzeria in NYC - it's actually in place of the original Grimaldi's location. You can read about all the pizza related owner drama on the wall right in front of the restaurant. If you're remotely interested in pizza then you must visit this place. 4.5 stars! read more

It was one of the highly recommended restaurants in Dumbo, Brooklyn but I didn't think their pizza was all that amazing. It was just like any other thin crust pizza I've had in Vancouver. In fact, I've had better ones locally. However the flavours weren't bad just it wasn't outstanding for me. We also tried their House special meatballs and the near was a bit flavorless and dry. I prefer more sauce with the meatballs. Overall it was just moderately good. To finish we decided to try their cheesecake. It turned out surprisingly good considering how I felt about our entrees. read more

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Juliana's was opened by the original Grimaldi's owners, and located steps away from the Grimaldi's in DUMBO. This was my first time to Juliana's, to answer the question is it different? We ordered what we usually order at Grimaldi's, which is a pie with olives and mushrooms. The pizza crust was slightly better compared to the Grimaldi's version, but overall you couldn't tell the difference. The restaurant closes at 4pm to reheat the brick oven. If you happen to arrive around this time it's worth the wait, you will be seated promptly upon reopening and it doesn't take that long for the pizza to come from the oven to the table! Juliana's is nice to try out for fun, but I will still be satisfied with my usual at Grimaldi's! read more

Juliana's - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

You could make a case that it's the best pizza in NYC. For me, I give a slight edge to Di Fara, but it's really close and this would be second. It's still perfect! I get the large pie with pepperoni and fennel sausage. The line here is always a bit shorter than it is at Grimaldi's (which is also good--but Juliana's is better). One tiny criticism, they won't allow you to have more than 2 toppings on a pizza. I get that they may be worried about it getting soggy or hard to eat, but shouldn't that be my concern? Just seems like a bit of a lame rule. I won't hold that against them though since the pizza is so marvelous. read more

There was a huge line to get in this place. It's right next to Grimaldi's and owned by the same people. The pizza took about 30 minutes to come out so not too long but mannnn I was pretty disappointed with the quality of the ingredients in the toppings. Maybe my choice was bad (prosciutto and arugula, which I've never done) but I was honestly sad that I was expecting (like the sign for travelzoo says) "the best pizza in the country" no less and it's not even the best pizza on the block! Sadly, instead I found myself wishing I'd eaten at shake shack in the corner. read more

Why wait on line for Grimaldi's when Juliana's is right around the corner? The pizza here is on point, arguably just as good as Grimaldi's (if not better). The crust is killer and their specialty pies sound heavenly. I tried the specialty pie with pancetta and it did not disappoint - fresh cheese and truffle oil, what's not to love? Good service and friendly owners were a bonus. I hope this secret stays under wraps, for my sake. read more

Juliana's - Housemade mozzarella, Scamorza affumicata, pancetta, scallions and truffle oil (no tomato) - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very very expensive pizza. I ordered two pies to go for my friends birthday party on the roof and they were ready 20 minutes before I had ordered them. So when I came to pick them up, they were already only warm. It was $90 for two pizzas and two salads. And the salads were really just OK. I would not come back here read more

Oy. When I was a boy, back during the Pleistocene era, my parents would take us kids to the original Patsy's up on First Avenue in Spanish Harlem. It was old school Italian, and I have the most wonderful memories of pizzas there. Also, lots of black cars on the block. Trekked here from California to get a taste of the past. It didn't taste like the past. It tasted like an okay pizza made in an excellent oven. We got it with mushrooms and sausage. The sausage was reportedly tasty with fennel, which was nice. But the pizza itself? Dare I say it? Not so wondrous as I remember. Oy. Is it the pizza, or it is me? Probably both. read more

Great pizza! I love how the cheese blend into the pizza itself! Very nice environment, great for winter cux the restaurant itself is really warm. Service is great and pizza is wonderful!! Must try in Brooklyn! read more

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I hate it when restaurant closes between lunch and dinner. Am I gonna make it to sit down or be turn down after I waited in line? Ugh.. Made it in with last 6 people on line. Ordered white pizza with pancetta and truffle oil. I love anything truffle, I know the taste, I crave it, I want it lol. Sadly this pizza didn't even have the slightest flavor or even scent of truffles or truffle oil. I was so disappointed. It was a good pizza, but if you want truffle flavor, this is not the item to order. Normally at this point my rating would go down to two stars, but the polite and friendly service made up for it. Waiters were so welcoming and nice, you just can't get mad, even if the food disappoints. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Juliana's around 5:00PM on Saturday evening. We waited about an hour to be seated, which is a definite turn-off for most (especially if you're impatient or hangry). But the wait was so worth it. When you walk in, you'll notice that the ambiance is frills-free: the table and chairs are packed together to accommodate as many customers at once and the cooks making each pie in front of a huge stove are the only highlights. But again, you're not coming for a chic ambiance: you're coming for the pizza. We got two large pizzas: one with prosciutto and arugula (No. 4) and the other a white cheese pie with white truffles and pancetta (No. 1) . Yum. Everyone claims that New York has the best pizza; however, all the other shops around have nothing on Juliana's. Each pie is the perfect blend of cheesy deliciousness and arty gourmet. We had so many leftovers! Definitely a must, but I would go earlier to avoid the lines. read more

This is the best pizza i've ever eaten in USA. Though NYC has a lot of cheap pizza shops,here is totally great quality and delicious as well.If i have to say my recomendation in NYC,I'll absolutely say this is the best place to have pizza! read more

Went here yesterday for lunch. There was about a 10 minute line, but seemed much shorter than the line at Grimaldi's next door. They have a good system for keeping things moving, so we were seated shortly. Ordered the Margherita pizza. It was delicious. Tangy sauce, chewy mozzarella, light thin crust. Everything seasoned perfectly and all ingredients tasted very fresh. Would love to go back and try some of their other pizzas. All the other pizzas we saw come out looked incredible. read more

Juliana's - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York