Williamsburg's gem for incredible NY-style slices. Known for its thin, perfectly chewy crust & stellar toppings—a must-try pizza experience.
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.
This Williamsburg pizzeria is a standout for its New York-style pizza, praised for its thin, bakery-like crust, imported toppings, and flavorful dough. Reviewers frequently highlight the quality of ingredients and the unique experience offered by various slices. The vibrant atmosphere, complete with sidewalk seating and upbeat music, adds to its appeal, making it a top-tier pizza destination that redefines the quintessential New York slice.
Customers rave about the pizza, particularly the thin, chewy, and crispy crust which is often described as bakery-like. The toppings, especially the fresh mozzarella, basil, pepperoni, and the much-loved burrata and fig jam & bacon slices, are frequently mentioned as highlights. Some reviews note that while generally excellent, a few slices can be over-topped or have a burnt crust. Desserts like pistachio gelato are mentioned, though they often take a backseat to the pizza.
"The burrata slice, fig and bacon slice, and New Yorker slice are frequently recommended. The pistachio gelato is also noted as a standout dessert."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the quality and flavor of the pizza, often calling it the best in NYC. However, the significant wait times are a common point of contention.
Important Note
The most common complaint is the long wait times, especially during peak hours. Some users have also noted inconsistency in quality or found the hype to be slightly overblown.
"This commenter suggested that L'Industrie might offer a tomato pie, though they were not completely sure."
Neutral"L'Industrie is noted as a pizza place that typically has long lines on weekends. The author visited during off-peak hours while they were between jobs."
Neutral"L'Industrie is considered a more 'fancy' pizza option compared to the traditional neighborhood pizza places like Joe's."
Neutral"This commenter believes L'Industrie has declined over the years, stating that five years ago it was a 'culinary revolution' but now the crust is thinner, sauce less exciting, and the lines detract from the experience."
Negative"This user simply stated 'I like to eat it'."
Positive"This commenter gave L'Industrie a rating of 7/10."
Neutral"This user found L'Industrie to make one of the best pizzas they've had in NYC, calling it solidly and reliably great food, though not the absolute best or Naples-level. They were glad the original poster liked it and didn't wait long."
Positive"This commenter stated that the white slice at L'Industrie looked old."
Negative"This user's husband found L'Industrie 'meh' and prefers Suprema and Vito's for a classic slice, expressing sadness about the hype surrounding NYC tourism."
Neutral"This commenter attributed the hype around L'Industrie and similar spots to 'influencer culture' and 'virality', arguing it creates impossible expectations and is capitalized on by private equity."
Neutral"This commenter believes all pizza is essentially simple (sauce, cheese, bread) and should be good but not amazing. They find it sad that people get overly excited about it."
Neutral"This user elaborated on getting into Lucali by arriving at 4 PM to put their name on the list, or hiring a task rabbit. They also recommended bringing their own wine."
Neutral"This commenter responded to the Lucali suggestion by noting that getting into Lucali isn't that hard and can be done by showing up early or using a task rabbit."
Neutral"This user declared L'Industrie as the best New York-style pizza available, suggesting the original poster might not 'get it'."
Positive"This commenter had a negative experience with the 'L'Industrie' slice, finding the prosciutto ruined the experience and the slices were small and underwhelming."
Negative"This user recommended ordering pickup ahead, noting it usually takes 35-40 minutes but is ready upon arrival. They also suggested whole pies are often better than slices for freshness."
Neutral"This commenter recalled L'Industrie being a 'sleeper' place with amazing pizza years ago before it became popular. They suspect the recipe might have changed since the original owner left and it became widely known."
Neutral"This commenter, living locally, uses the order-ahead method and finds it quick. They also mentioned preferring Fini more often."
Neutral"This commenter felt L'Industrie was overhyped and found Rubirosa to be superior in taste and quality."
Negative"This commenter found the use of the word 'transcendent' for pizza to be stomach-turning. They also mentioned joking with liquor store employees about the long lines for pizza with ricotta dots, finding their own slice okay when not busy."
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