Brick oven pizza w/ minimal wait. Same family as a famous competitor, but w/o the hype.
This Brooklyn spot is a must-visit for pizza aficionados, offering a no-frills experience centered around expertly crafted pies. It's frequently lauded for serving pizza that rivals more famous establishments, often described as being from the same family as a renowned competitor but with significantly shorter wait times. The focus remains squarely on the quality of the pizza, with a simple menu that lets the ingredients and brick oven do the talking.
The star of the show is the pizza, baked in a brick oven. It's frequently described as being on par with, or even identical to, the pizza from a very famous nearby competitor, but with the added advantage of being much more accessible. Some reviews mention 'killer calzones,' and a few negative comments pointed to excessive crust on the pizza.
"The pizza is the main draw and is highly recommended. 'Killer calzones' are also specifically mentioned as a must-try."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the pizza, often comparing it favorably to more famous, harder-to-get-into pizzerias. The quality of the pie and the lack of a long wait are frequently highlighted as major positives.
Important Note
One comment noted that the pizza had too much crust.
"This user suggests Giuseppina's in Brooklyn as a worthy addition for a pizza tour, though not strictly New Haven style."
Positive"Giuseppina's is highly recommended for its excellent pizza, described as a great alternative to Lucali due to its accessibility and lack of wait times. The menu is simple, focusing solely on the quality of the pie."
Positive"This user lists Giuseppina's as one of the many 'S tier' pizza places in NYC, arguing that the city's pizza game has never been better."
Positive"Giuseppina's in Brooklyn is listed as a place that might appeal to those who like coal fire oven pizza."
Neutral"This user recommends Giuseppinas in the South Slope, stating it is owned by Lucali's brother and is very good."
Positive"Giuseppina's in Sunset Park is mentioned as holding its own when it comes to pizza quality, alongside Luigi's and Astarita."
Positive"The user simply recommends Giuseppina's."
Positive"The user simply recommends Giuseppina's."
Positive"The user confirms Giuseppina's is just as good as Lucali's, highlighting their killer calzones."
Positive"The user suggests Giuseppina's as an alternative to Lucali, noting it is owned by Lucali's owner's brother and implies it's a good option."
Positive"The commenter suggested going to Giuseppina's as an alternative, implying it's a preferable option to Lucali."
Positive"The commenter noted that the Lucali pizza in the photo resembles pizza from Giuseppina's, criticizing both for having too much crust."
Negative"The user is considering picking up pizza from Giuseppinas after landing in New York and before heading to the West Coast, as one of their initial choices."
Neutral"User recommends Giuseppina's in South Slope."
Positive"A commenter noted that Giuseppina's is owned by Lucali's brother, serves identical pizza, and is easier to get into for non-famous people."
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