Iconic Brooklyn pizzeria w/ 60 yrs of classic, hand-crafted pies. Known for flavorful sauce, crisp crust & fresh ingredients. A foundational spot that inspired many.
A legendary Brooklyn pizzeria, Di Fara has been a cornerstone of the New York pizza scene for decades. Renowned for its classic, hand-crafted pies, the establishment is celebrated for its flavorful sauce, perfectly crisp crust, and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Even after the passing of its founder, Dom DeMarco, Di Fara continues to be a revered destination for pizza aficionados, inspiring many other popular pizzerias in the city.
Di Fara is celebrated for its classic Italian-style pizzas, particularly its regular slices and whole pies. Customers often praise the flavorful, slightly acidic sauce, the crisp yet slightly chewy crust, and the use of fresh ingredients like basil and olive oil. While some recent reviews indicate a decline in quality and consistency, particularly after the founder's death, many still regard it as one of the best pizza experiences in NYC, with the square slice and cheese slice also receiving positive mentions.
"The regular slice, cheese slice, and square slice have all been specifically recommended. While some reviews mention pepperoni pizza positively, the plain or classic cheese and basil pizza is the most consistently praised item."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many long-time patrons feeling the quality has declined since the founder's passing. However, others still find the pizza to be exceptional and worth the visit.
Important Note
Multiple comments suggest that the quality of Di Fara has declined significantly since the passing of its founder, Dom DeMarco. Some patrons feel it is no longer worth the travel or the wait, with opinions on consistency being particularly mixed.
"The user briefly mentions Di Fara in the context of other restaurants available through Wonder."
Neutral"A user mentioned Di Fara Pizza as a potential food spot."
Neutral"The user recalls thinking that paying $5 a slice at Di Fara Pizza was excessive in the past."
Negative"Di Fara in Brooklyn is recommended as a place for great pizza."
Positive"DeFara in Brooklyn is recommended for pizza."
Positive"Di Fara is listed among original Neapolitan institutions that make their own sauce, use double zero flour, real mozzarella, and basil, and are cooked in coal-burning ovens."
Positive"Di Fara was visited before its viral fame and was considered one of the freshest and best-balanced slices, representing a high-end pizza experience."
Positive"The user stated that Di Fara Pizza is good, even with the hype, but expressed uncertainty about its current state."
Neutral"While waiting in line for pizza at Di Fara, the commenter spent about an hour next to Eddie Huang, who ended up paying for their pizza."
Positive"The original poster clarified that they expected a Di Fara pie, not a frozen pizza, and expressed that they would never use Wonder again after this experience."
Negative"This commenter expressed disbelief that Di Fara Pizza would partner with Wonder, calling it a travesty and stating the user likely received a frozen pizza, not actual Di Fara. They urged against supporting Wonder due to its nature as a private equity venture with frozen food."
Negative"This user criticized Wonder but also placed blame on restaurants like Di Fara Pizza for licensing their brand to the platform. They suggested Di Fara's quality has declined over time."
Negative"The user was unimpressed with a square pie ordered from Di Fara Pizza via Wonder, describing it as flavorless and arriving cold. They expressed regret for trying Wonder again."
Negative"In response to a suggestion that there are great pizza spots in the Heights, the user stated they expected a Di Fara pie and asked for recommendations for other pizza places in the area."
Neutral"The user confirms that the Di Fara Pizza on Ave J is the same one, noting it may have declined after the original owner's death."
Neutral"The user asks if Di Fara Pizza on Ave J is the same as the one mentioned, as they did not enjoy it."
Neutral"The user regrets waiting 1.5 hours for Di Fara Pizza, calling it the most frustrating experience."
Negative"Strongly recommends Da Fara on J Street in Brooklyn for pizza, suggesting a wait of up to 10 minutes for a slice due to constant sales. It's noted that waiting for a fresh 'slice pie' is sometimes necessary."
Positive"Di Fara Pizza is mentioned as an old famous pizza place, though its quality has reportedly declined recently."
Neutral"This user ranks Di Farra low among highly rated pizza shops, disliking its sauce for being over-seasoned. They prefer L&B Spumoni Gardens."
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