NYC pizza redefined w/ amazing crust & creative toppings like fig/bacon & burrata. Also known for great gelato.
Hannah Albertine reviews L'Industrie Pizzeria, a Williamsburg pizza shop that sets the standard for New York slices with its thin crust, imported toppings, and flavorful dough.
L'Industrie Pizzeria in Brooklyn is a highly acclaimed spot, consistently praised for its exceptional New York-style pizza. The establishment is known for its unique blend of Roman-style thin crust, high-quality imported toppings, and a naturally fermented dough that results in a flavorful, crispy, and airy crust. It's celebrated for standout slices like the Margherita, Burrata, and the much-loved Fig Jam & Bacon, as well as delicious desserts like pistachio gelato.
L'Industrie is renowned for its innovative take on New York pizza, earning a reputation for some of the best slices in the city. Praised for its unique crust—described as thin, crisp, airy, and with a perfect char—and high-quality toppings, standout offerings include the Margherita, Pepperoni, Burrata, and the highly acclaimed Fig Jam & Bacon slice. While many users highly recommend these pizzas, some have found certain slices underwhelming or experienced issues with burnt crusts. The restaurant also offers excellent desserts, with its pistachio gelato and tres leches cake receiving notable praise.
"The Fig Jam & Bacon slice and the Burrata slice are frequently mentioned as exceptional and highly recommended. The pistachio gelato is also a standout dessert."
Overwhelmingly positive, L'Industrie is celebrated for its exceptional pizza, particularly unique slices and high-quality ingredients. However, recurring criticisms include long wait times and the perception that it might be overhyped or too expensive.
Important Note
Wait times can be very long, especially during peak hours, and some users have found the quality to be inconsistent or not worth the wait.
"L'industrie is recommended if venturing towards Williamsburg."
Neutral"The user confirmed that L'Industrie is on their list, along with Mamma's, Joe's on Carmine, and seven other places for pizza."
Positive"The user questioned why L'Industrie was not on the itinerary, given that John's of Bleecker Street was."
Neutral"The user agrees that L'Industrie Pizzeria is in a different category because it is delicious."
Positive"While acknowledging L'Industrie Pizzeria's quality and high demand due to social media, the user prefers to critique more generic pizza places that significantly increase prices for mediocre slices."
Neutral"The user found L'Industrie Pizzeria to be great pizza but expensive, with slices costing over $7."
Positive"L'industrie Pizzeria in Williamsburg/Greenpoint is mentioned as a good place for a slice of pizza."
Positive"The user confirms L'Industrie is on their list for the 'pizza tour'."
Positive"The author recommends L'Industrie for pizza as part of a diverse range of styles."
Positive"L'industrie is described as part of the 'new school' of pizza, which uses higher-end ingredients and techniques for a crispy yet airy crust."
Positive"This restaurant is categorized as 'New New York Style,' featuring aspects like extended fermentation, high-quality ingredients, and potentially a mix of oven types. It offers a crispier crust and higher quality toppings such as cup-pepperoni and burrata."
Positive"L'industrie is noted for having a crust with noticeable texture and crunch, characteristic of newer pizza styles."
Positive"Advises skipping L'Industrie Pizza, suggesting instead to get a whole pie from Chrissy's."
Negative"The commenter still loves L'Industrie as a great pizza option."
Positive"L'Industrie is currently the commenter's favorite slice of any kind, and their pepperoni is very good."
Positive"This user mentioned that their friend's son owns L'industrie and praised their pizza."
Positive"This commenter suggested that visiting L'industrie might contradict the original poster's goal of avoiding touristy spots."
Neutral"This commenter felt L'industrie was an overpriced and overrated spot."
Negative"The author and their parents enjoyed the fig jam and bacon slice from L'industrie."
Positive"The user questioned the absence of L'Industrie Pizzeria from the rankings."
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