A Brooklyn institution serving up classic, thin-crust Italian-American pizza w/ generous sauce & singed cheese. Old-school charm & a true neighborhood slice.
Luigi's Pizzeria in Park Slope is a venerable institution, serving up classic Italian-American pies with a dedication to tradition. Founded in 1973, this family-run spot has perfected a thin, crispy crust topped with a generous amount of sauce and perfectly singed cheese. It's a place that evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of old-school pizzerias, and is beloved by locals for its consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere.
Luigi's specializes in classic Italian-American pizza, particularly the New York slice. Reviewers consistently rave about the thin, crispy crust, ample sauce, and perfectly browned cheese. Specific mentions include the regular slice, cheese slice, and fresh mozzarella slice, with some also recommending the Sicilian marinara pie and grandma slice. While most feedback is highly positive, a minority found the pizza to be 'mid' or not exceptional enough to warrant a special trip.
"The regular slice, cheese slice, and fresh mozzarella slice are frequently recommended as standout options. The Sicilian marinara pie and grandma slice also receive positive mentions."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Luigi's for its delicious, classic New York-style pizza, often calling it the best slice they've ever had. There are some dissenting opinions, with a few finding it underwhelming or not worth traveling for, but the positive feedback is significantly more prevalent.
Important Note
Some reviews indicate that while Luigi's is excellent, it might not be worth traveling a significant distance for if you are not already in the vicinity. There is also a note that one of the Luigi's locations found on delivery apps may not be the original or best one.
"Luigi's Pizza was described as providing a solid slice, but the commenter suggested other pizza places like Stretch or Mama's Too might be better options."
Neutral"Luigi's is recommended if you happen to be in Brooklyn."
Neutral"Luigi's Pizza offers a great classic slice and a good atmosphere, feeling like a 70s spot with locals. However, it's not worth a long trip from Manhattan."
Positive"Luigi's Pizza is a good slice if you're nearby, but not worth going out of your way for as it won't blow you away."
Neutral"Considering Luigi's Pizza in Brooklyn as a potential option for a classic NY-style slice, but unsure if it's worth the travel time compared to other options."
Neutral"The original post highlights Luigi's Restaurant in Brooklyn, a historic establishment that has been serving pizza for 101 years. The poster encourages support for such long-standing businesses to preserve history and support dedicated owners, suggesting a visit if in the NYC area."
Neutral"Luigi's is ranked number 1 by this user."
Positive"Luigi's in Brooklyn is considered one of the best pizzas in NYC."
Positive"The user states they actually prefer Luigi's square slice over their grandma slice."
Neutral"This commenter strongly advises against Luigi's, calling their square slice extremely disappointing and inferior to L&B."
Negative"This user also recommends Luigi's in South Slope/Greenwood for their grandma slice, suggesting getting a whole pie for freshness and noting their excellent calzone."
Positive"The user plans to visit Luigi's in Park Slope to try their grandma slice, as it is highly respected."
Positive"The author mentions that Luigi's pizza is excellent and conveniently located near Yard Sale Cafe."
Positive"This user recommended trying Luigi's on 21st Street and 5th Avenue if the original poster was still in the general area."
Positive"The artist mentioned meeting Gio at Luigi's Pizza and giving him a print of his artwork, describing Gio as a 'pizza hero'."
Positive"The artist confirmed that Luigi's Pizza in Brooklyn was included in their series, noting that the owner, Gio, is considered the heart and soul of NYC pizza."
Positive"The commenter initially questioned the absence of Luigi's Pizza in the artist's collection. Upon clarification that it was a Brooklyn-specific piece, they expressed satisfaction."
Positive"The original poster mentioned visiting Luigi's for pepperoni and Grandma's pizzas."
Neutral"Luigi's is listed under 'Worth going out of the way for'."
Positive"Luigi's is listed as one of the best options for a "Classic" NY-style slice."
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