Iconic Brooklyn pizzeria known for legendary square slices & spumoni. Old-school Italian-American institution.
An iconic Brooklyn institution since the 1940s, this pizzeria is celebrated for its legendary Sicilian-style square slices. Beyond pizza, they also offer classic Italian-American dishes and their namesake spumoni, making it a beloved neighborhood spot with a rich history. The original location offers a true old-school experience.
The star of the show is the Sicilian-style square pizza, famous for its thick crust, sauce-over-cheese preparation, and generous toppings. Many also rave about the spumoni, a traditional Italian frozen dessert. While most feedback is positive, some newer reviews have expressed that certain pizza variations might be overrated or have declined in quality.
"The highly recommended dishes are the iconic Sicilian square pizza and their traditional spumoni dessert. The 'upside-down' pizza and the vodka square pizza have also been noted positively."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the iconic square pizza and spumoni, with many considering it a must-visit. While some newer reviews express mixed opinions, the restaurant maintains a strong reputation for its classic offerings and historical significance.
Important Note
Some recent opinions suggest that the quality may have declined or that certain pizza varieties might be overrated compared to their legendary status. The Dumbo location is often considered inferior to the original Bensonhurst establishment.
"This user found the original Spunoni's to be amazing and exactly what a slice should be."
Positive"The user mentioned L&B Spumoni as a solid spot with reasonable prices, in comparison to Don Pepe's."
Positive"This user strongly disliked Spumoni Gardens, calling it 'trash' and suggesting Bamontes or Joes of Ave U as better old-school Italian options."
Negative"This commenter praised the upside-down slice at L&B Spumoni Gardens, describing it as unparalleled."
Positive"Spumoni Gardens was listed under 'Old School Italian'."
Neutral"This is a recommendation for old-school Italian food, specifically mentioning Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn."
Positive"L&B Spumoni Gardens is listed under 'Try if you're in the neighborhood'."
Positive"L&B Spumoni Gardens is listed under 'Try if you're in the neighborhood'."
Positive"Spumoni Gardens is mentioned as having a 'soft spot' for it because it's 'weird,' but probably not worth the trip to Gravesend."
Neutral"Spumoni Gardens is mentioned with affection for being 'weird,' but the commenter suggests it's probably not worth the trip to Gravesend."
Neutral"The square pie at the original L&B Spumoni Gardens is described as the absolute number 1 best pizza and is highly recommended. The suggestion is to combine a visit with exploring Coney Island and Brighton Beach."
Positive"Recommends L&B Spumoni Gardens on 86th in Brooklyn, calling it an institution and suggesting the square slice is the only way to go."
Positive"The user stated that L&B pizza 'sucks' and that they would die on that hill."
Negative"The user has created a close approximation of the L&B clone pie at home."
Positive"The user expressed immediate love for the L&B Sicilian square and has been trying to replicate it at home."
Positive"The user was reminded of L&B's pizza by the post and decided to revisit it that weekend."
Positive"The user agreed that plain Sicilian is the only way to have it and considers it the best Sicilian pizza in the city."
Positive"The user suggested that the Sicilian slice at L&B is best enjoyed without toppings and called it a 'magical piece' of a specific pizza style."
Positive"The user appreciated the consistency of the crust on the Sicilian square pizza but did not like the toppings."
Negative"This commenter also expresses fondness for L&B Spumoni Gardens."
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