Old-school Brooklyn pizzeria w/ a legendary thin & crispy crust. Often called the best slice in NYC.
Luigi's Pizzeria, a Brooklyn institution since 1973, is celebrated for its authentic New York-style pizza. Under the stewardship of Gio, who learned the craft from his father, the pizzeria maintains a legacy of hand-stretched dough and fresh, made-to-order pies. Its thin, crispy crust and flavorful sauce are hallmarks of its classic cheese pizza, often lauded as one of the best slices in the city. Beyond the signature pies, Luigi's also offers a variety of specialty pizzas and rolls, ensuring a consistently high-quality experience for pizza aficionados.
Luigi's Pizzeria is renowned for its classic New York-style pizza, particularly its thin and crispy crust and well-balanced sauce. Many consider their regular and cheese slices to be among the best in the city. Other popular items include the Sicilian marinara pie and the grandma slice. While overwhelmingly positive, a few reviewers found the pizza to be average or not worth traveling for.
"The regular slice, cheese slice, and fresh mozzarella slice are frequently praised. The Sicilian marinara pie and grandma slice have also received specific recommendations."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Luigi's for its exceptional New York-style pizza, frequently calling it the best slice they've ever had. The thin, crispy crust and flavorful sauce are consistently highlighted as standouts.
Important Note
One user noted that the Luigi's listed on Seamless may not be the original location. Additionally, one comment indicated that the supreme pie is only made once a day and may sell out. Another user mentioned that they are cash only.
"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."
Positive"This user simply stated that Luigi's Pizza is 'crap.'"
Negative"The user rated Luigi's Pizza 7.4, indicating a somewhat mixed or less enthusiastic experience compared to others."
Positive"The commenter expresses confusion about why Luigi's is considered worth trying, stating they lived nearby for a long time and it never became their regular spot. They recommend Nino's in Bay Ridge for their Grandma's Pizza instead."
Negative"The commenter states that Luigi's in Park Slope is a superior option compared to Da Nonna Rosa, despite having previously expressed a negative view on Da Nonna Rosa."
Positive"This commenter loves Luigi's pizza and states that it helped them get through the pandemic."
Positive"The user mentioned Luigi's Pizza, noting it's worth visiting."
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