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GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA

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Phone: (718) 858-4300

Address: 1 FRONT STREET 11201

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TLDR

Coal-fired pizza landmark w/ a historic NYC taste. Once a top spot, now a chain w/ solid pies, but less char.

Reddit Sentiment for GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA(based on 6 Reddit opinions)

17% Positive17% Neutral33% Negative

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Neighborhoods

DUMBO

Featured Articles

Dedicated reviews and comprehensive features focusing directly on this restaurant.

Grimaldi's
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Willa Moore reviews Grimaldi's, a Dumbo pizza landmark that has since become a franchised chain. While it may have lost some of its original charm and signature char, it still offers a taste of history.

Willa Moore • Mar 6, 2025
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Infatuation

Other Article Mentions

Lists, round-ups, and guides where this restaurant is mentioned alongside others.

Mentioned In
Juliana's Pizza
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Grimaldi's, a classic coal-fired pizza spot in Dumbo, is mentioned as a point of comparison to Juliana's Pizza, with a slightly lower rating.

Willa Moore • Mar 11, 2025
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Infatuation

Details

This historic Dumbo pizza spot, once a landmark, has evolved into a franchised chain with over 40 locations. While it may have lost some of its original charm and signature char, it still offers a taste of history with its ample mozzarella and flavorful, oregano-heavy tomato sauce. Lines still form, often with tourists, but a weekday lunch might offer a more relaxed experience.

Food Overview

The pizza here features ample mozzarella and a flavorful, oregano-heavy tomato sauce. However, some customers note a lack of the signature char that made it famous, and one review mentioned the crust being potentially underdone. Despite mixed reviews on current execution, it's still considered a classic coal-fired pizza experience by some.

Highlights / Recommended

"The 'Traditional Pie' is mentioned with solid toppings and a flavorful sauce, though the crust is noted as potentially underdone. Overall, the pizza is generally recommended for its classic coal-fired style."

Customer Sentiment

Customer sentiment is mixed, with some praising the pizza as a classic NYC experience, while others criticize it for being overrated, a tourist trap, and having poor service. Concerns about wage theft and a 'C' health score have also been raised.

Reddit Opinions & Reviews

Top Reddit Posts About GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA

Pizza recommendations near DUMBO/Brooklyn Bridge
Several commenters advise against Grimaldi's due to alleged wage theft and poor worker treatment. One commenter also warns about a 'C' health score.
The most underrated and overrated pizza in NYC?
One user considers Grimaldi's overrated, suggesting it has become a tourist trap with poor service, though another commenter agreed it was good but not worth a long wait.
What's one food spot in NYC that's actually gotten better?
A comment suggests that Grimaldi's may have improved over time.
Looking for food in NYC
A user recommends Grimaldi's near the Brooklyn Bridge for its pizza.
Favorite sit-in restaurant (only pizza spots) for a date?
A user simply recommends Grimaldi's.

Recent Reddit Mentions

From post: Whats One Food Spot In Nyc Thats Actually Gotten

"Grimaldi's is mentioned as a place that has potentially improved."

Neutral
Jul 17, 2025View Comment →

From post: Pizza Recommendations Near Dumbobrooklyn Bridge

"The commenter warns against eating at Grimaldi's, citing previous valid criticisms from the thread and the restaurant's 'C' health score."

Negative
May 20, 2025View Comment →

From post: Pizza Recommendations Near Dumbobrooklyn Bridge

"The commenter strongly advises against going to Grimaldi's due to the restaurant's history of wage theft and poor treatment of workers."

Negative
May 20, 2025View Comment →

From post: Favorite Sitin Restaurant Only Pizza Spots For

"The user simply recommends Grimaldis."

Positive
May 16, 2025View Comment →