Iconic Brooklyn pizzeria famed for its unique upside-down square slices & homemade spumoni. A true NY rite of passage.
Step into a piece of New York history at this iconic Brooklyn pizzeria, serving up legendary square slices since 1939. Their unique upside-down pizza, with sauce baked over cheese on a thick, airy crust, is a must-try, perfectly complemented by their homemade spumoni. It's more than just a meal; it's a quintessential New York experience.
Renowned for its distinctive square Sicilian pizza, featuring sauce layered over cheese on a thick, airy crust. Customers rave about this signature dish and also recommend the homemade spumoni as a perfect dessert. While most find the pizza exceptional, a few discussions touch on it being potentially overrated or having a sweeter sauce.
"The standout recommendation is the iconic square Sicilian pizza, particularly the 'upside-down' style where sauce is on top of the cheese. The homemade Spumoni is also a highly recommended dessert to pair with the pizza."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the unique and delicious square Sicilian slices and spumoni, considering it an iconic and essential New York food experience. Some debate its ranking, but most agree it's a must-try.
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Some discussions mention that the DUMBO location might not be as good as the original Gravesend, Brooklyn, location. There are also differing opinions on whether the pizza is overrated, with some suggesting specific pies to order for the best experience.
"This user strongly recommended L&B Spumoni Gardens, suggesting it might be the best Italian American restaurant on Earth, and is a short drive from Bay Ridge."
Positive"L&B was listed as a recommendation for thick crust pizza slices in NYC."
Positive"This commenter recommended L&B in response to a query about thick crust pizza slices in NYC."
Positive"Commenter stated "LB Spumoni Gardens"."
Positive"Commenter listed L&B Spumoni Gardens as a potential match for the described pizza, ranking it first."
Positive"Commenter provided a map link for L&B Spumoni Gardens."
Neutral"Commenter recommended L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn, noting it 'fucks during the summertime' and that each slice comes with a scoop of spumoni at the end."
Positive"Commenter stated that L&B Spumoni Gardens has grandma pies, which are not quite the same as the pizza pictured."
Neutral"Commenter stated that L&B Spumoni Gardens is very different from the pictured pie, describing it as having upside-down sauce and a light texture, and that the pictured pizza is just a regular Sicilian slice."
Negative"Commenter suggested L&B Spumoni Gardens, stating it looks very similar to the pizza pictured and that they will have to try it."
Positive"This user suggested Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn as a good choice if the user wants to visit Brooklyn/Coney Island as well."
Positive"L&B was listed as a recommendation for Italian-American food in Brooklyn."
Neutral"Spumoni Gardens is considered overrated."
Negative"The Dumbo location of Spumoni Gardens was not impressive and is considered not good."
Negative"While enjoying Dani's, the reviewer found Spumoni Gardens' pizza sauce too sweet."
Negative"Spumoni Gardens is highly recommended for its square/Sicilian pizza."
Positive"The commenter suggests Spumoni Gardens as a must-visit food spot."
Positive"L&B Spumoni Gardens has a small restaurant on-site that was thought to be great for red sauce Italian."
Positive"L&B is mentioned as one of the best Sicilian (square) pizzas in New York."
Positive"This user inquired if LnB refers to Spumoni Gardens."
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