When you think of a Brooklyn slice, this is it. I am transplanted NYer living in California, and when I visit NY area, I always have to try essential pizza joints I never experienced when living in NY. Luigi's was one of them. I'm glad I did! I ordered a regular slice and a corner square. Both really excellent. The crisp and chew of both was extremely satisfying the quality of the cheese and taste of the sauce filled with nostalgia. Very even handed, and not salty or greasy. I very much enjoyed both, I would say the square slice needed a bit more cheese to my liking. The interior has great old school time machines vibes. Love it. If i would make one change, honestly it would have nothing to do with the pizza itself, but from the exterior sidewalk. There is a concrete step up/riser pad right outside the front door. I almost tripped going into the shop and leaving, Lol. Perhaps my fault. but I saw someone else do the same thing. I think it needs a painted border or tape or a 'watch your step' stencil before someone has a bad day. read more

We ordered 2 large pies. About a 20 min wait. Pizzas are huge. Slices are huge. Flavors were good. We ordered pepperoni and a Margherita pizza. Mozzarella was great. Sauce good. Crust a nice combo of crunchy and chewy. No place to really sit and enjoy. Cash only business. You can order a slice or a pie. Overall a good pizza joint that feels like you stepped back in time. read more

Yes Luigi is still working! Fast paced great Brooklyn slice crispy grandma slice (Plain slice is 3.00!!!!) Support old school! Sodas on fountain and a few Dr brown flavors .(Rootbeer on tap) Quiet Clean neighborhood in Brooklyn. Only gave 3 stars but will have to return. The dough appears as if it was overproofed due to the heat wave we are experiencing. That makes certain baked dough lose its life and become very hard. Also noticed when customers ordered pepperoni slices they weren't heated enough so the pepperoni has that off color. read more

Smells like pee!! Bad vibe!! but the pizza made up for it it was amazing soooooooo gooooooood I loved it. read more

This pizza is up there with the ranks of my favorite pizza in the world. Sauce was delicious and pizza was baked to perfection with a nice crisp but soft dough. It had a great sauce, cheese, and crust ratio. I got a pie and the wait was about 20 minutes. read more

Luigi's Pizza - Pie Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One look at Luigi's Pizza will invoke visions of a classic, hole-in-the-wall NYC pizza parlor.  One bite of their pizza and the vision will acquire some delicious substance :-) The pies they bake here are classic NY-style; the crust is thin and crisp, the sauce is tangy with a nice kick, and the cheese is fresh and gooey. Tip: Even with just the dough, cheese, and sauce, the pies here taste really good, but if you want an even better flavor experience, try adding some pepperoni, sausage and mushrooms :-) read more

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Great slice! I always get their pizza when I'm in the area. Can't go wrong with plain cheese.

Luigi's is my top pizza place in NYC! Everything we ordered was delicious. All the ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful. The margarita pizza was the best I've had but I highly recommend trying a slice of each available one. We dined in and were served by the friendly staff/owner who was very grateful. The place looks like it maintained its classic OG appearance while maintaining a clean environment. Not to mention the pizza was very great value and we spent just about $20 for everything! read more

This one pains me to write. I have sat on this review for awhile. I loved the feel of the place but I was disappointed with the pizza. I went in on a quiet weekday. When I went in there was one slice left and they were waiting on another pie so they said it would be a few before it is ready. I ordered two slices and a soda. One slice was fresh and the other was warmed up. I started off with the warmed up slice. I was disappointed because I expected life changing. It was an average slice. Ok next slice was the fresh one. I hoped this was the slice I had heard so much about but unfortunately it was better than the warmed up slice but not worth the hype. The place is awesome to go to. Filled with characters and charm but I can't say it's one of NY's top slices. read more

This place is NOT it. Stopped by for a couple slices because it was recommended by a friend who is a local. The guy behind the counter was confused and super out of it-- gave me a cold slice and over-cooked the other two. Another employee had to tell him to wake up and heat up the cold slice. It's kinda hard to screw up pizza this bad but yet they did. The pizza (fresh mozzarella, white, and grandma) was so dry and flavorless I didn't finish it. What a bummer. read more

Luigi's Pizza - Outside - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've lived in Brooklyn all of my 70 plus years so I know how good Brooklyn pizza can be...I've lived in this area for about 8 years but never tried Luigi's. I passed by there yesterday and thought that this was the time. I ordered two slices, one for me and one for my friend. Not only were they not good, they were among the worst pizza I've ever had. Small, dry, and cracker-like. I won't be back. read more

The best slice in BK, and Gio knows his stuff. What's not to like? Support yer small businesses!

If you want to know what excellent, hole in the wall, NYC pizza tastes like and tasted like in the 80's when I was growing up in Queens, then you gotta try Luigi's. The owner still works the counter and it's as NYC as it gets. The last 30 years pizza in nyc has changed. It's more about social media influence and advertising. A lot of out of state transplants run to spots like Joe's and think it's pizza cause Spider Man liked it. Go to Luigi's and you're tasting a NYC authentic slice. As good as a slice can get. read more

The pizza is great! Nothing crazy , just a simple classic New York slice . The owner is there hanging out which is amazing to see

Good and authentic pizza. For a thin NYC slice, this place does the job. They have been around since 1973. It's not my favorite place but it was pretty good. Way better than Joe's. That is for sure. Very authentic spot. When we were there, some guy questioned them to make him a fresh pie. Owner and workers said they have been making fresh pies for 50 years. Don't question them. Lol. They let me use their kitchen sink to wash up. Super chill. Good spot. read more

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Great Pizza! Super cool interior with some throwbacks to the start of the business. Always super crowded with people wanting their amazing pizza. read more

First pizza stop during my first trip to NYC. We stayed in Brooklyn so this was our first stop & it was some of the best pizza I've ever had! I've never heard of a grandma pie but I loved it. The people who took me treated me to a grandma pie, cheese pizza & a fresh mozz pizza. All of them were delicious. The grandma pie was super flavorful & fresh, it was really unique but the crust & quality of the sauce made it so good overall. The crust has a super crunchy bottom but is soft otherwise & the sauce is perfect, not too acidic or sour & not too sweet, just the right sauce for pizza. The mozz pie was also really good, it was a nice thin crust which I prefer & had lots of fresh cheese on it. The cheese pizza was good too but not something I would necessarily order again. The thin crust was some of the best I've ever had, I've heard it's because of the water in Brooklyn. But, I think the grandma pie stood out the most & that is what I would go back for. The atmosphere of the place was nice & the staff was super friendly. They let me use their bathroom & were super nice. It started to get pretty busy but the service was still fast. I will definitely be returning & overall believe Luigi's is worth the hype. read more

Luigi's Pizza - Regular Mozzarella pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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After a brief slump, I found one pizza joint that made one great slice, with a very nice owner to boot. It might not be Joe's, nor have the reputation that some of the other Goliath pizza joints in the city have, like Di Fara, but this is one of the best kept secrets in the city, and I for one intend to keep it that way. The owner is a perfect embodiment of New York City. A bit gruff and frayed around the edges, with a hint of that New York exterior that makes people afraid of New Yorkers. But inside he is extremely generous and friendly, to the point I could probably talk to him for hours, if he were not running a pizzeria. I asked him after I ordered my plain slice for his fresh mozzarella slice, but also asked him what he preferred. He, as a Sicilian, preferred the square slice. To prove it, he took one and heated it up. Then he halved it and he ate one half and gave me the second half as a sample. It tasted pretty good! Nice depth of flavor in sauce and cheese. It certainly would have been a nice slice if I got it. But instead I stuck with my original plan. I am happy that I did, because the plain slice was great! Nice crispy to chewy crust, nice flop on the end, and good oregano flavor too. The cheese is a bit light, so is the sauce, but it is manageable. It is a solid slice for the price. The fresh mozzarella slice is a great specialty slice. Great application of the fresh mozzarella cheese, good crust, good sauce, just an all around nice slice. I also liked that after he took the slices out of the oven, he folded each slice to show its foldability. This is the first pizzeria I have seen anybody do that! Props to this pizza joint. It is like walking into a snapshot of New York 40 years ago. The brightly lit sign, the 1970's-esque interior, the gritty New York personality, and a pizza slice to back it up make for a combination of a pizzeria that is definitely worth trying. But please do not tell everybody, okay? read more

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​I stopped by for lunch and got a couple of pepperoni slices for lunch. A good solid slice that was nice and crispy. I could've eaten a whole pie and might do that next time. read more

I grabbed a regular and Sicilian slice small fountain soda and sat in the back. $7.00 for everything. Seating is limited. The pizza perfect cheese, nice amount of sauce with a great flavor, and the crust had nice crunch. Don't miss out on this for a great bite. read more

I'm writing this review while in the restaurant eating that's how good the pizzas I couldn't stop myself from writing to be honest. This is what I consider ideal pizza for New York. When I think of Brooklyn this is what I think of this is the most positive experience I have ever had eating pizza, everything about it is perfect. I don't think there's a single thing I can nitpick or complain. The spot has a history to it that cannot be beat. Please come here I actually beg you. read more

I had some hype about Luigi's Pizza after seeing an instagram post about the pizza here is best in Brooklyn. I would have to disagree. I really didn't see the hype about this place. I thought the regular slice was just ordinary. Wasn't bad yet wasn't the greatest. I thought the chicken roll tasted better than the regular slice. I have my own preferences on which pizzeria are the best in Brooklyn. read more

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

The pizza is amazing! The service is great! The place is small but it's old school pizzeria. They are all family and it's great. Highly recommended!!! read more

I was waiting in line at another food spot when I had a conversation with someone who was local to NYC. He asked what pizza I had in the city so far and then suggested Luigi's. I bought a slice of pepperoni and a slice of cheese that had another layer of cheese beneath it. A true New York style pizza as the pie and crust were thin and easy to fold and eat. A much better value with great taste than what you get in the more touristy areas. It's cash only but luckily a slice won't break the bank. read more

Luigi's Pizza - A slice of pepperoni and a slice of cheese - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place ! Don't know what's better the pizza or the staff ! The owner Gio makes you feel like family and as customers come in you can see how important and respected he is by all his customers . A true gem in every sense of the word . It's more than just pizza it's an experience. read more

Luigi's Pizza - Great pic with me my son and staff ! - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time trying the pizza here and am glad to have found a local spot for a slice (or a few) when hunger strikes :) We got the grandma pie and fresh mozzarella pie and they were both tasty. The fresh mozzarella pie was great - the crust is super thin and crisp, the sauce is flavorful and with plenty of cheese. The grandma pie was good too - the sauce is incredibly tasty and we couldn't get enough of it. Only negative is that the crust was hard- not sure if the crust hardened a little on the way to getting delivered; will definitely try a fresh slice at the store before a final verdict. Both pies had a very tasty green sauce drizzle They're a small joint and don't deliver via any of the apps..you've to call them and place the order (don't confuse them for a different Luigi's on seamless). Also, they're cash only for both pickup and delivery. read more

Luigi's Pizza - Fresh Mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Luigi's Pizza is a dying breed in the boroughs of NYC. Luigi's is a rarity-- a slice and pie joint with an authentic 80s no-frills vibe (not some fake hipster irony)...Luigi's is no-nonsense NYC: quality, no frills or flash, and down-to-earth attitude. the shop has several tables in the back and seating out front outside. i half expected an arcade game or two to be tucked someplace in this joint...sadly no. however the vibe is very much: "we serve great pizza not bs." there's no fancy sodas just the tap sodas or cans. the menu, aside from pizza, is rounded out by calzones, garlic knots, and a couple of other things but the focus is on the pizza! even the menu is that menu board with the arrangeable letters--old school charm. one wall is decorated with some eclectic items like pizza/boxing belt and a few colorful phrases from The Sopranos. Luigi's is unapologetic but welcoming if that makes sense. FYI: the order is a tight squeeze so order and GTFO. Luigi's is cash only the pizza is fucking good. it's not artisanal. they are not talking about the "organic"*wheat flour, the "conflict free"* sauce, the "cows were massaged while being milked to make this"* cheese, etc (*everything in quotes was sarcasm but you get my point). it's the pizza that countless number of us grew up on and made up the background or foregrounds of our younger years. ordered up two classic plain cheese slices. thin-ish crust but firm not too much flop. the sauce has that simple flavor punch, and the cheese is a balanced melty ratio of fat and dairy that soaks in the sauce and blankets the crust nicely. each bite has the right amount of everything with no apologies which is the way pizza should be. it's consistent without trying to be perfect. the prices at Luigi's are fair and the pizza is a deal when you consider the quality and that you're supporting an actual local business that an entire neighborhood and beyond has grown up on. making memories here is as much a time machine into decades long past as it is into experiences that are being painted over by homogenized faux-artisanal businesses. places like Luigi's now just barely dot the boroughs' maps and survive solely based on the sweat of the folks who work and own it as well as on customers who patronize said realness and bypass other places fabricated convenience. anyway, a plain cheese pizza slice is $2.75 + tip the staff here work hard but they don't rush the final product. i appreciate bluntness and hilarity that they serve up to people who clearly are not self-aware and do dumb shit like swing and prop a door on a blazing hot summer day letting all the air-conditioned cool air out. or patiently sassing people who seem unable to handle talking to a person on a phone to order delivery without an app aka Seamless, DoorDash, etc. it was hilarious to watch --and that my friends is real-life anthropology in real time. drops mic cuz pizza is life i out zzz read more

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Good. But not as great as it used to be in the late 80's and 90's. However this place sets the definition for New York style low moisture mozzarella slice pizza. No hot honey or buffalo chicken slice b.s. here. Simply classic good pizza. Go now before this guy gets priced out of the neighborhood. read more

It has to be the greatest pizza I have ever put to my mouth, as the second I walked in I felt at home. I talked to the owner he is the most modest & kind man I will 100% come back read more

Luigi's both plain and Sicilian slices tasted a bit dry and were lacking sauce. The crust was nice and crispy but it was a bit too dry for my taste. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it didn't take that long to get a slice. There wasn't seating inside from what I could see but we ate outside in a covered area after grabbing our pies which was alright. I'm not sure if I would go back but perhaps the other slices were better than the one I tried. read more

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

Gio is a true pizza legend. Dig in and learn the history of this place. What a family!!! Pizza did not disappoint. Nothing fancy here. Just salt of the earth guy making fantastic pizza God bless him and thank you for your life's work. Outstanding read more

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Solid pizzeria. I had the fresh mozzarella with pesto slice. Reasonably priced at $3.50 for a specialty slice. Service was quick. Slightly crispy crusty with a breadyness to it. Four foldable tables outside. read more

Plain large pie w fresh mutz is the best for $19.75, thin crust, Crispy thru n thru, the drizzle of herbed olive oil on top is amazing. read more

Luigi's Pizza - Plain w fresh mutz - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They say the best pizza Is found in Brooklyn. As a Queensite, I doth protest too much. Luigi's gourmet pizza parlor pizza proved the point. A family run business since 1961, first run by the father and now the son. The pizza is beyond what I've tasted in a very long time. Their fresh mozzarella and marinara taste just made, from scratch with the finest ingredients. The crust is thin and crispy. It's slightly scorched which somehow adds to the flavor. The interior is modest, humble, barely changed since 1961, but the pizza is out of this world-top-notch. I'd come back if I were in the neighborhood. read more

It was ok. The place is busy and the guy running things behind the counter reminds me of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. He is less than happy. They do not accept credit cards which I heard is the norm for places like this. It is convenient that they have an ATM on premises. Being from Chicago, I do not think I will every get used to New York style pizza. read more

Luigi's was a suggestion from our neighbors and now it's definitely going to be our go to local spot! I called to order for delivery and had a nice chat with one of the folks working there. I ordered 1 large fresh mozzarella pie and 1 square pie with half crispy eggplant (which he commended choosing since that's his favorite topping). The pizza delivered quickly within about 40 mins nice and warm- I live about a 10 minute walk away. Both pies were delicious. Great chewy crust, quality ingredients. I love Sicilian pizza and their square pizza was on point. The crispy eggplant as a topping was a hit. They added fresh basil and Parmesan as well so it was basically like an eggplant parm slice. Don't think twice- just go to Luigi's! read more

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The best authentic New York style pizza! We came here as part of a food tour. We had the original and one other. The crust was amazing! The place is super small and definitely worth it! The owner was super awesome to talk to. read more

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

This is one of my fav spots to grab pizza. You don't have to wait in line for hours, if you are hungry, you can just walk in and grab a slice to go. The pizza is freshly made. I love the mozerella pizza as well as pepperoni pizza. This restaurant was also feature on barstool! read more

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Food, service and pure ambiance ! I truly miss this guy and his pizza ! Outstanding NYC at its best ! Well done and a crispy dough ! New York favorite Brooklyn Pizza ! See you soon my Freind ! read more

This place is some of the best pizza on the planet! It's a must try and the owner Giovanni is a nice guy.