A legendary Brooklyn pizzeria serving classic, thin-crust slices for over 50 years. A must-try for authentic New York pizza, featured in 'Big Daddy' and highly rated by critics.
This Brooklyn pizzeria has been serving up classic Italian-American pies for over 50 years, with the current owner perfecting his father's recipes. It's gained significant recognition, even being featured in Adam Sandler's 'Big Daddy' and earning high ratings from pizza critics. Reviewers rave about the thin, crispy crust and the perfect balance of sauce and cheese on their classic slices.
This establishment is celebrated for its traditional New York-style pizza, with many recommending the classic cheese slice, plain slice, and Margherita pizza. The thin and crispy crust is a consistent highlight. Some negative reviews exist, with one user finding it 'underwhelming' and not worth a trip, and another calling it 'extremely mid,' though these are exceptions to the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
"The classic cheese slice, plain slice, and Margherita pizza are frequently recommended. The Sicilian marinara pie and the supreme pie are also highlighted as particularly special or noteworthy."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this pizzeria for its exceptional, classic New York-style pizza, often calling it the best they've ever had. Many highlight the thin, crispy crust and the perfect sauce-to-cheese ratio.
Important Note
One Reddit user noted that the Luigi's listed on Seamless might not be the original location. Another user mentioned that the original Luigi's is cash only.
"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."
Positive"The user found this pizza to be delicious, with a perfect crust. They were inspired to add it to their list of places to try in Park Slope."
Positive"Replying to a query about a past failed date at Luigi's, this user encourages trying it again, stating the pizza is good."
Positive"This commenter expresses strong nostalgia for Luigi's pizza, having lived nearby previously."
Positive"This user offers a neutral assessment, calling Luigi's pizza 'pretty good'."
Neutral"This user had a negative experience with Luigi's pizza, finding it overly sour, but remains open to trying it again due to its popularity, while also expressing disappointment with Bleecker St Pizza."
Negative"A native Queens resident declares Luigi's as their favorite slice in all of NYC."
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