Iconic Brooklyn pizzeria, 101 yrs strong. Known for its perfect NYC slice, thin & crispy crust, and a legacy cemented by film and high ratings.
Luigi's Pizza, a long-standing Brooklyn institution since 1973, offers a classic New York-style pizza experience. The current owner, Gio, learned the craft from his father and continues to hand-stretch dough and prepare pizzas fresh to order. Celebrated for its thin and crispy crust, Luigi's has earned high praise, including a 9.3 rating from Dave Portnoy and a feature in Adam Sandler's 'Big Daddy.' While the cheese pie is a standout, the menu also includes specialty pizzas and rolls.
Luigi's is celebrated for its classic New York-style pizza, particularly its thin and crispy crust. The regular slice, cheese slice, and fresh mozzarella slice receive high marks, with some also recommending the Sicilian marinara and grandma slices. While most reviews are glowing, a few mention it being 'mid' or 'underwhelming.'
"The regular slice, cheese slice, and fresh mozzarella slice are frequently recommended. The Sicilian marinara pie and grandma slice have also received positive mentions."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Luigi's for its exceptional pizza, often calling it the best slice in NYC. Some negative feedback exists, with a few finding it average or not worth a special trip, but the positive sentiment is dominant.
Important Note
One Reddit user noted that a Luigi's found on Seamless is not the original Luigi's on 5th Ave. Another user mentioned that for takeout, they are cash only.
"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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