Brooklyn Pizza Survey

[bowmgbo]

I am house sitting in Red Hook in December for a week. I've never spent much time in Brooklyn so I am very excited. I plan to conduct a Brooklyn Pizza Survey.

My first two destinations will be Di Fara Pizza and Lucali. What should be #3?

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Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[Jeffsayyes]

maybe L&B, or better yet Totonno's.

But, you should do a great slice place... Depends where you end up, there are so many good ones, but also lots of bad ones. There's a new place Best Pizza in Williamsburg which just might live up to its name. Also is a fun area to walk around.

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Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

[tex.s.toast]

if you dont want to travel as far afield as coney island, or perhaps instead of lucali (which i am not a big fan of) i would nominate Toby's Public House in greenwood heights/windsor terrace/superfarsouth slope/upper sunset park.

They make some really terrific wood fired pies with great ingredients and very very solid crustwork - all in a space that is decidedly a neighborhood bar that just happens to have great pizza.

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Toby's Public House
686 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

[boccalupo]

Motorino, Totonno's, Roberta's, Lunarossa, Toby's, Sam's, Paulie Gee's.

Brooklyn is the best borough for pizza.

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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

[TomChowhound]

Where is Totonnos, Robertas, Lunarossa, and Sam's?

They are not currently listed in the "Places Mentioned" section.

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Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano
1524 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Luna Rossa
552 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Roberta's
261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Sam's
238 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

[jnab121]

L&B- I know some don't love the slices, and some like me probably love them too much, but you can't beat L&B for a Brooklyn Pizza experience.

[MRich]

Nobody mentioning Franny's? I mean it's overpriced and all, but if you are "surveying" BK pizza...it did sort of start a movement.

I think Lucali is a can't miss considering the OP's location. I like Toby's too, but more because it's an awesome place (that is not in Windsor Terrace by any stretch) and not too for from Red Hook.

I'd skip Sam's.

Totonno's is a personal favorite.

Wow, bowmgbo...looks like you're going to have to have pizza twice a day. Lucky you!

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Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Franny's
295 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

[Jeffsayyes]

oh, for a slice place - do it Luigi's in south park slope. one of the best slices out there. YOu really gotta do a slice whle you're here.

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Luigi's Pizza
686 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

[MRich]

I went to Luigi's once and thought it was just an average slice. Certainly not in the class of any of these other places we're suggesting.

FWIW I think the best slice in the city is the sicilian at Artichoke on 14th st in Manhattan.

[Bob Martinez]

I second Luigi's.

[Peter]

I agree that Franny's definitely should be on the list. It's not like the others, but that;s what makes it so special.

Beyond that, I agree that DiFara (though it's uneven the last few years), Lucali, and Totonno's are all MUST visits. Haven't been to any of the newer Williamsburg places.

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Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230

[FoodLovesBeer]

Since you'll be in Red Hook you should try House of Pizza & Calzones at 132 Union St, just a short walk away. Unfortunately, Mark's Pizza on Van Brunt St. has gone down hill considerably in the last few years, but it is still acceptable for a nearby slice.

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House of Pizza and Calzone
132 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Mark's Pizzeria
326 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[Daniel76]

That's cool you mentioned House of Pizza and Calzones.. It was a rare occasion that I found this place.. It's directly across the street from Ferdinando's so, I have blinders on when I hit the hood..

But last winter, while waiting for my wife to do her thing at the yarn store, i walked into Calzone spot.. I ordered two eggplant slices to go and ate them a day later after heating it up in the oven.. .It was pretty awesome..

I have yet to go back but, my wife still talks about that pizza.. I have been meaning to return.. I am guessing once knitting season starts up again..

[Motosport]

L&B Spumoni Gardens simply because it is a different slice. They make a unique Sicilian pie where they put the cheese on first and then cover it with their fabulous sauce.
To die for!!!
Don't forget to get the spumoni for dessert.

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L&B Spumoni Gardens
2725 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223

[mike in brooklyn]

Forget L&B - I am a 70 yr. old Brooklyn native and they are mediocre at best.
Try Ignazio's 4 Water St. (instead of Grimaldi's) under the Brooklyn Bridge - crisp, fresh,
wonderful pizza. Di Fara and Lucali make up the top 3!

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Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Grimaldi's
1 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Ignazio's Pizza
4 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

[Motosport]

I am only 60 and I respect my elders: But you are talking about Neopolitan pizza!!!
L&B is square sliced Sicilian pizza. Unusual and delicious.

I do agree with you on Grimaldi's. It's good but not worth the wait in line.

[lazylghtng]

I strongly encourage you to hit South Brooklyn Pizza in Carroll Gardens for a slice -- truly outstanding.

Second Ignazio's for the square pies and great meatball topping (read MOIST) -- doesn't get the love it deserves around here b/c of inflated prices but blame that on the location (Brooklyn Bridge waterfront).

Also, second Motorino, Roberta's, Franny's, Paulie Gee's, and Totonno's. I thought Luigi's was underwhelming, fwiw.

How about Fornino in the Slope? Heard good things. Ditto for Saraghina in Bed-Stuy.

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Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

South Brooklyn Pizza
451 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Motorino
319 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Saraghina
435 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Fornino
256 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

[eatingbeets]

Roberta's is waaaaay overrated. Check out Amorina on Vanderbilt.

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Amorina
624 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

[MRich]

Personally I loved Roberta's. Great place, great pizza.

[Geo8rge]

Survey? If you have a bicycle and a lot of time you can survey the borough.

Pizza close enough to Red Hook:
Fascati on Henry, also near a movie theater (BTW Fair Game was a great Spy-Chick flick)
My Little Pizzeria - 114 Court St Brooklyn, NY
Sam's Restaurant - Cobble Hill looks like a location from the Godfather.

On a non pizza note, Red Hook is also near Ferdinando's Focacceria Restaurant, see the various posts.

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My Little Pizzeria
114 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Fascati
80 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

[Motosport]

Sam's!!! The las time I had pizza at Sam's it was fabulous. I was 7 years old. 53 years have passed. Happy to hear they are still there. I am guessing the decor has not changed.
I'll have to try it again.

[boccalupo]

Pie man Mario Migliaccio has been working at Sam's since 1950. He may well have made your pie 53 years ago. I am guessing the decor has not changed a bit since you were last there. You might be interested in checking out the "Roots in the Garden" documentary of the Carroll Gardens neighborhood. Sam's was featured in it.

http://www.mediastorm.com/training/ro...

[Motosport]

Cool beans, thanks.

[bigappleguide1]

try Front Street Pizza in DUMBO section of Bklyn, just 3 blocks from bklyn bridge walking toward the water..not the best, but very, very good and fresh ingredients...better than Grimaldi's... at least here , you can buy slices..at Grimaldi's, you must order the whole pie.

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Grimaldi's
1 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Front Street Pizza
80 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

[Motosport]

RE: Grimaldi .......and wait on line with friendly folks from Omaha!! FYI: I love everyone from Omaha.

[bklynsausage]

You have to go to Sams and Totonnos in CI, L&B Spumoni Gardens and many many more. You are in the mecca of Pizza..Brooklyn, NY

Ciao-

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L&B Spumoni Gardens
2725 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223

[egit]

So, I realize this thread is now about 5 months old and the house-sitting gig has long since expired.

I'm a fan of Lucali, Motorino and Fornino (wburg). Been to Roberta's, but not Franny's. And I'm ashamed to say that I've never made it to Di Fara's or Totonno's.

But recently I "discovered" a place that has really pretty good pies without all of the hype and long waits that some of these other places have.

Am I the only one who likes the pizza at Savoia on Smith, near Sackett? It's a pretty respectable Neapolitan-style pie. And I've never had to wait for a table.

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Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Savoia
277 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Motorino
319 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Fornino
256 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

[bklynsausage]

Shhh.. You have unearthed a real gem. I love Savoia but don't tell anyone...

Ciao-

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Savoia
277 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[jon]

went to savoia last night for the first time. pizza was incredible. for reference, it's very motorino-esque. their pastas were also very good. we split a simple magherita pizza and the gnoccheti with sausage. both were outstanding.

[CldSkndNdle]

Paulie Gee's. The best, the best, the best.

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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

[Paulomet]

Ditto on Paulie Gee's. I love DiFara, Lucali, Totono's and all the rest, but Paulie Gee's is my favorite. Also, There seems to be a effort at authenticity; I think it has a pie closest to the ones that I tried in Naples. Great selection of toppings, nice atmosphere, and excellent beer selections. I like the oddness of it's location; it's fun to bring people there, a dark nook in Greenpoint behind big wooden doors.

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Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

[Cybdiver]

Take the Train to Sheepshead Bay, Walk on the Bay road till you find this dirty looking place called Delmar's 1668 Sheepshead Bay Road NY 11235-3803 [phone]
Have a slice of the sicilian.

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Delmar Pizzeria
1668 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11235

[Pulpio]

Pauline & Sharon's is near Red Hook and is definitely worth checking out. Maybe it's the "unbleached, unbromated flour," but their pies have a taste unlike any other in the city. That taste may not be to everyone's, but I love it. Also relatively inexpensive compared to your Roberta's, Paulie Gee's, etc.

http://www.paulineandsharons.com/

Pauline & Sharon's
597-A 4th Avenue, Brooklyn
(Btwn 17th St. & Prospect Ave.
)718.788.7333

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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Pauline & Sharon's
597 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215