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As I turned the corner, I did NOT expect to see the line that was waiting for this place! But I…read moretold myself, "I walked that far, and I'm not leaving without pizza!" Once the pizza place actually opened, the line moved quickly and efficiently. And let me tell you--the pizza was 100% worth the wait! The crust was perfectly crisp, with just the right amount of cheese and pepperoni. Highly recommend! Definitely worth putting on your pizza list!

Great pizza, only go if you are okay waiting in a line for a slice. Also, the inside is usually…read morereally crowded, finding a spot to eat can be a bit challenging. Pro tip. If you visit in a random late night, weekday, you can likely avoid the crowds.

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4.4(3k reviews)

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Returned with a large group (10 people) and they were able to accommodate us after a short wait!!…read moreHearts of romaine with with mock caesar dressing was great, and the pizza was all amazing. Margherita, white and no. 3 (sausage and broccoli rabe) were standouts. Even the no. 6 with guacamole kind of worked. Holds up!!

Juliana's vs Grimaldi is the pizza battle of our generation. Go with Juliana…read more Not my fav pizza (slices are not Krispy and flop) but this is a dumbo Brooklyn experience. Friendly staff. Fast service. Opens at 1130A. Get on line by 1115A because it can get long. Large is enough for 4 people and 2 slices each.

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Lucali

4.2(2.3k reviews)

6.1 mi•Carroll Gardens

Worth the hype! Absolutely insane calzone... That was our must order!!!…read more The pizza is also incredible - you have to try. We had a pizza + a calzone and for 2-3 people this is enough. Reservations were tough (stand in line and then they'll tell you what time to come back) and we got an 830 res. Still one of my favorite pizzas!

The pizza is great, really hands down delicious no question about that. The menu is simple and…read morestraightforward. Cash only, BYOB (with rules depending on how many people), and a time limit on the table. Know what you want when you sit down. Menu is easy, pizza, calzones, sometimes pasta. Simple. Is it worth waiting in line for - maybe - if you have 2-3 hours free and nothing else to do and it's a nice day, sure. But honestly can't say I am running back to do it again. Waiting in line to get added to a waitlist that still doesn't always guarantee you will sit down to eat at the requested time - we were seated 40 mins after checking in (unusually long, never had more then 20 mins or so in past visits) but still a strange system, keeps the spot exclusive I'd guess. Have visited several times and always have had a good meal and the prices are very fair. Seating is not super comfortable and they pack you in for real, the restaurant is also unnecessarily dark and loud - But not in a bad way? I can't explain it but the very delicious pizza makes up for the weird ambiance and all the rules... definitely something to experience atleast once.

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Di Fara Pizza

4.0(4.2k reviews)

2.3 mi•Midwood

I wanted to like this more but what held me back was the hard crust. It seems that when they…read morereheated the slice it was for too long and the crust got hard and cracker-like. But the flavors were great and I really liked the fresh basil on top of the slices (also wish you could get a slice of the white pizza) This place was really busy so we had to wait a bit for the slices and wait for searing

What happened?! Been buying pizza here forever…read more Got a "well done" pie that was barely baked. No flavor, the frozen from the supermarket tastes better now. Really disappointed, as Dom would be. :(

6.9 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Super fun, if slightly tight dining room.

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Absolutely disappointed and disgusted. This was my girlfriend's dinner she chose, I happily ate a RedBarron knowing what it was.

Ace's Pizza

4.7(283 reviews)

I am a huge fan of Ace's Pizza. There aren't many Detroit style pizza shops in NYC but Ace's is one…read moreof my go-to's. I think this is what Detroit pizza should taste like (haven't been to MI) but it's one of my favorite types of pizza besides classic NY or Sicilian. They have a variety of flavors and various sizes including personal to large. The prices are reasonable and portions are filling. I went on a busy Friday night for take out and the host was great. She got me set up and ready within 10 minutes. The shop was busy at 11pm to closing and everyone looked like they were having a good time. It's a bar pizza shop in the heart of Williamsburg. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. Open late! Indoor seating and takeout available. I think outdoor seating is available as well.

I ordered from the website to pickup pizza. When I arrived at the restaurant, the pizza was hot and…read moreready. I went to the bar, and the bartender went back immediately to the kitchen for the pizza. While we didn't eat here, the ambiance was warm and friendly. This Detroit style pizza was terrific- the crust was light and airy, and it didn't skimp on the toppings. We ordered the Hot Burratta medium pizza. Just delicious; and good warmed up the next day. I will certainly be back.

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Luigi's Pizza

4.3(678 reviews)

4.9 mi•South Slope

Old school pizza joint with old school vibes! Love it!!!…read more Stopped in after my doctors visit. Had a regular and pepperoni slice and a root beer. Nuff said. lol it was as good as it gets! The folk were very friendly and Gio was at table or behind the counter doing his thing. Don't get fooled the place is bigger than it looks. Whole other room Nextdoor for dining in! All in all I was darn happy I got a chance to check out this iconic pizza joint and see the legend in action! Two big thumbs up and oh yes, I will be back!!!

This place serves a solid slice of pizza in Brooklyn. One downside is that they are cash-only and…read moredo not offer Uber Eats or delivery, which can be a little inconvenient. I went in with extremely high expectations after seeing Barstool give it a 9.3, which is an incredibly high score. In my opinion, Dave Portnoy has a particular style of pizza that he prefers, and that definitely influences his ratings. Personally, I would not rate this pizza anywhere near a 9.3, especially considering how many great pizza options there are in Brooklyn. That being said, it is still a good slice and worth trying. I just don't think it quite lives up to the hype or the exceptionally high rating it has received.

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L&B Spumoni Gardens

4.2(5.1k reviews)

3.8 mi•Gravesend

Good service good food and ice creams I definitely recommend this place to everyone that is around…read morespam Garden

Five stars because some things in Brooklyn don't need reinventing…read more I'm a lifelong Brooklynite. I've been eating L&B Spumoni Gardens for as long as I can remember, and it remains exactly what it's supposed to be: loud, crowded, unpretentious, completely its own thing, and ridiculously good. The square slice is the square slice. Sauce on top, cheese underneath, crispy edges, soft center. Don't overthink it. Get one. Then realize you should have gotten two. The sit-down food is classic Brooklyn Italian comfort food, the portions are generous, and obviously you finish with the spumoni. This isn't precious food and it isn't trying to impress anybody. That's precisely the point. Brooklyn has changed about 9,625,247 times in my lifetime. L&B is still L&B. Five stars. Always.

5.9 mi•East Williamsburg, Bushwick

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Roberta's

4.0(3.5k reviews)

Roberta's is an iconic Bushwick institution, but what makes it special is the entire cultural…read moreecosystem that grew around it. I've eaten here, come to the Bushwick Block Party to see Action Bronson perform, and spent enough time around Tiki Disco to associate the place with a particularly inventive, free-spirited period in the neighborhood. The dining area still has that wonderfully idiosyncratic character: exposed beams, communal tables, mismatched details, and an open kitchen turning out genuinely excellent pizza. What impresses me most is how naturally Roberta's became more than a restaurant. Food, music, parties, outdoor spaces, and an extraordinary mix of people all seemed to converge here, giving the place a cultural gravity that could never have been designed by committee. It remains one of those places that instantly takes me back to my bachelor years and an especially fun chapter of my time in the city, when Bushwick felt endlessly creative, and Roberta's seemed to sit comfortably at its center. Sending my highest recommendation!

Great Neapolitan, soft and chewy pizza with unique toppings - there's something for everyone! For 4…read morepeople, we shared the Little Gem Salad (perfect starter: refreshing and crunchy) and each got our own pie - and left with 2 slices to go. My favorite was between the Fyre and Ice and Ursula's Parade - but all were delicious. There's plenty of seating - inside, atrium, and bar. The atrium was nice and cool - dog-friendly as well!

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Brooklyn DOP

4.3(113 reviews)

5.1 mi•Park Slope

Got a TGTG order here. 11/10 I'd do it again…read more Brooklyn DOP actually originated as a pandemic business where my friend's personal trainer started baking pizzas outside of his Greenwood Heights apartment. When the hype got large enough, the owner decided to start a pizzeria and the rest is not history. This is one of the more worthwhile TGTG orders to me. Their pizza is SOOO perfectly crisp and charred, and actually is one of the closest pizzas that reminds me of the famous originals in Napoli.

Brooklyn DOP is a prime example of what happens when a pandemic lockdown, a dough obsession, and an…read moreinability to sit still all collide. We visited as a stop on Scott's Pizza Bus Tour, which meant we were actively evaluating it against some of the best pizza in the city. Evaluating pizza on a tour is tricky because excellence becomes relative when you are eating multiple high-end pies in a single afternoon. According to Scott, Brooklyn DOP began in founder Thomas Ardito's apartment during the 2020 lockdowns. With his primary work on pause, he started baking pizza and selling pies through Instagram to pay his rent. People kept ordering. His friend Jason D'Amelio joined the effort, and what started as an apartment project turned into pop-ups and eventually a brick-and-mortar shop on 5th Avenue in Park Slope. That is a considerably more compelling origin story than a corporate franchise business plan. The setup in Park Slope includes a quiet back courtyard, which offered a comfortable spot for our group to sit, eat, and recover between stops. It feels relaxed and distinctly Brooklyn without trying too hard to remind you where you are. The pizza itself is very good. The crust strikes a proper balance between a crisp bottom and a chewy interior. The toppings are handled with care, from the crushed tomatoes to the fresh mozzarella. This is dough crafted by people who take fermentation seriously rather than relying on pre-packaged shortcuts. On its own merits, the pizza is a solid 4.5 stars. Unfortunately for Brooklyn DOP, it was competing on a tour against places operating on another plane. It is an excellent pie, but it was not the single slice that caused the entire tour to fall silent in collective awe. Still, that is an aggressive standard to hold against any local shop. Brooklyn DOP offers a great courtyard, a serious approach to dough, and a standout product. Landing just shy of five stars says far more about the sheer volume of elite pizza we ate that day than it does about the shop itself. Four stars. And if you are not spending the afternoon riding around New York with Scott Wiener eating pizza at some of the finest pizza joints the 5 boroughs have to offer, you can probably bump that half-star back up.

5.2 mi•Prospect Heights, Park Slope

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Nona Mena (grandma) and DOP Sicicilian

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Patsy's Pizzeria

4.3(704 reviews)

Patsy's is the absolute best, and Anthony there is one of the kindest people you will ever meet…read moreCouldn't recommend Patsy's more! Their meatball parmigiana with HOMEMADE meatballs on a fresh, soft hero is out of this world, you've got to try it

Grew up in New York, but have been in Texas for 50 years. With very few exceptions, Italian food in…read moreTexas is not particularly /ut B/ /hen I/ /tic I/, is overpriced, and fails miserably when compared to Northeast Italian food. So, eating at this restaurant before the Bruce Springsteen concert, the other night was a thrill. Ate with lifelong friends. We shared several appetizers, including meatballs, a margarita, pizza, bake clams, and spicy shrimp. All were delicious. I had a seafood pasta with squid ink that was memorable. Lots of seafood and the pasta was fantastic! Nice bottle of wine at a reasonable price. Good service. Frankly, I think the prices were cheaper than what I pay in Austin area, and the food and venue were authentic and much better than in Texas!

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Mark C.

11 years ago

I love you guys, great food for many years, but this time you broke the cardinal rule of pizza: I was at the shop last night around 11 pm, you showed me the beautiful plain pizza on the counter, I asked for two slices and then you did it... you reached down to a lower shelf and pulled out two slices from ANOTHER pie. Two slices that did not look nearly at enticing as the "display" pie. The cheese was hard and yellow-ish. Bait and switch is the worst thing you can do with a pizza... Displaying a nice fresh product while serving an older, not so appealing product is a terrible way to do business, in my opinion. As I said, the cardinal rule of pizza, and you guys broke it. I've loved your pizza for many years, I often say among the best in Brooklyn. In all my years as your customer, the slice I saw on the counter or in the case was the one you gave me, never the old switcheroo, until now. I am sure plenty of people would never have even noticed or complained, but I do not prefer pizza that has been re-heated after the cheese had yellowed and hardened, as this changes the taste and texture of the product. I like to see the product first and make my own decision, as is always the case, until last night. Guys, if the product does not look good enough to display, why in the world would you want to serve it to a paying customer? I am very disappointed. You have served me the best pizza for so many years, and I hope I will come back sometimes soon, but that wont be today or perhaps so soon. Please tell me this was a mistake and you guys wont bait and switch anymore. Please? read more

Mike L.

15 years ago

So I know this is a little off the beaten path for some but this is truly one of the best pizza places in Brooklyn. I can't explain it but I have never tasted a slice of pizza so good. If I get a pie, I eat at least 5 slices (easy) my taste buds just can't get enough. Add a fruit punch and you're set. If you live nearby then you probably already know about this spot. BUT if you're from another area, make the trip, and experience what pizza SHOULD taste like. read more

Jack C.

15 years ago

I really like the pizza here, especially the "original" slice made with fresh mozz, crushed tomato sauce and basil...delicious! They only accept cash.....which really sucks. I wish they accepted credit cards/Debit cards and there isn't much of an atmosphere inside. Other than that, I highly recommend this place. read more

Melanie G.

9 years ago

Great pizza, always busy. Best pizza place in the neighborhood. I've had the Chicken Caesar Salad, Garlic Knots and more. Everything is delicious. Sometimes it gets so busy that your order gets messed up a bit. Also, it's a cash-only spot, no debit here, unfortunately. read more

Susan C.

173

7 years ago

As far as pizza goes, they never disappoint! I've never had a problem eating pizza here. They're pricier for a pie then my usual pizza spot she they do take 45 minutes for one pie, but it's worth it. Their chicken rolls are amazing and so are their pastas! read more

Debbie B.

3 years ago

Originals- I used to be a several times-a-week delivery receiver! Unfortunately, I can't eat pizza anymore due to a bad gluten-free issue. Well for geant horrific news today, I called it in. I can recall that omg moment that was seriously taken read more

Sophia G.

7 years ago

If it's a delicious pizza you looking for this is the place to go. They offer an assortment of pies their Grandma's pie is to die for, and their original Pizza Pie is also very very flavorful. read more

Precious J.

129

5 months ago

How can you have fox 5 blasting when all of your employees are from Mexico?! I told the owner he was offending not just them but me as a person of color. He told me to leave read more

Jessica A.

13 years ago

My favorite pizza. I drive from Manhattan to Brooklyn just to eat originals pizza. The supreme slice is amazing. The eggplant slice is great as well. It is my go to pizzeria. read more

Taylor T.

423

9 years ago

Seriously the best pizza in Brooklyn!! Always fast service and the ultimate care. Food is delicious from pizzas to pastas. I haven't had a bad meal here. read more

Jose V.

7 years ago

Pizza not the same as they use to be. Very thin slice and small . Price of a slice is 3.00 , you would think they would give you a large slice' not. read more

Lia M.

127

7 years ago

My family loves this place. We always choose Original Pizza for our kids pizza parties and it's always a hit with our guests.

John G.

9 years ago

Good stuff and a bunch of good guys. Never disappointed when I leave this place. One of my personal top 5 in Brooklyn.

Brian D.

6 years ago

I love their pizza. I love the way it tastes, and I love going there. I would recommend it as my go to pizza place.

Tony C.

12 years ago

This place has been here since I was a kid. I'm happy to say that It's one of the best pizza's I've ever tasted.

Abby K.

12 years ago

While visiting New York I came her. Best pizza in town and totally chilled atmosphere. Five star for sure!!!

Victoria S.

13 years ago

I love coming here, i would literally drive all the way here just to get pizza. The sauce is one of a kind!

John H.

2 years ago

Best Pizza in Brooklyn by Far! I highly recommend trying them out. The supreme slice is out of this world.

Sonia G.

8 years ago

Love it...love it... the veggie and pasta is what I always get and I am never disappointed always tasty

Tom N.

13 years ago

The best pizza in the neighborhood. Always very clean. They don't accept credit cards as advertised.

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