Iconic Brooklyn pizzeria famed for its thick, square Sicilian slices w/ sauce over cheese & namesake spumoni. An old-school taste of NYC since the 1940s.
Step into a piece of New York history at this iconic Brooklyn pizzeria, a family-run institution since the 1940s. Famous for its distinctive Sicilian square slices, where sauce meets cheese in a delightful 'upside-down' preparation, this spot offers a taste of old-school New York. Complement your pizza with their namesake spumoni for a truly classic experience.
This classic Italian-American pizzeria is renowned for its signature square Sicilian pizza, distinguished by its thick, airy crust and the unique preparation of sauce over cheese. Many also rave about their namesake spumoni, a traditional Italian frozen dessert. While some reviews express disappointment or consider certain pies overrated, the general feedback highlights the unique 'upside-down' pizza and the quality of the spumoni as must-tries.
"The square Sicilian pizza, particularly the 'upside-down' style with sauce over cheese, is overwhelmingly recommended. The namesake spumoni is also a highly recommended dessert to complete the experience."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this establishment for its authentic, old-school pizza and spumoni, often describing it as an unmissable New York experience. While some find it overrated or have had mixed experiences with specific items, the consensus leans heavily positive, highlighting its unique style and historical significance.
Important Note
Some users have noted that the Dumbo location may not be as good as the original Bensonhurst location. Additionally, one comment expressed concern about potential racist ownership, though this is not a widely reported issue.
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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."
Neutral"This user is interested in whether LnB fries cutlets to order, as it would be a significant feature."
Positive"This user recommended Spumoni Gardens, along with Brancaccio's and Leoni's."
Positive"This user suggested LnB, stating they fry cutlets fresh right in front of customers."
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