Classic coal-fired pizza, a Dumbo institution now a national chain. Some say it's lost its char, others still call it great.
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.
This Dumbo pizza landmark, once a celebrated spot, has evolved into a franchised chain with numerous locations nationwide. While it still offers a taste of history with its classic coal-fired pizza, some critics feel it has lost its original charm and signature char, becoming more corporate. Despite these changes, it remains a popular destination, particularly for tourists, though some suggest visiting during off-peak hours for a potentially better experience.
The restaurant is known for its coal-fired pizza, with a traditional pie featuring ample mozzarella and a flavorful tomato sauce. However, some find the pizza lacks a signature char and can be underdone. It's often compared to Juliana's Pizza, with a historical connection to its founder.
"The traditional pie is mentioned, featuring good mozzarella and a flavorful tomato sauce."
Customers have mixed feelings about this establishment. While some praise its pizza as great and recommend it, others view it as overrated, a tourist trap with poor service, and have even cited ethical concerns regarding wage theft and worker treatment.
Important Note
The restaurant has faced criticism for becoming a tourist trap with declining service quality. There are also significant ethical concerns raised by some customers regarding wage theft and worker treatment. Additionally, a 'C' health score was mentioned.
"Grimaldi's is mentioned as a place that has potentially improved."
Neutral"The commenter warns against eating at Grimaldi's, citing previous valid criticisms from the thread and the restaurant's 'C' health score."
Negative"The commenter strongly advises against going to Grimaldi's due to the restaurant's history of wage theft and poor treatment of workers."
Negative"The user simply recommends Grimaldis."
Positive"Recommends Grimaldi's near the Brooklyn Bridge for great pizza."
Positive"The commenter found Grimaldi's good but would never endure the 2-hour wait again."
Neutral"This user considers Grimaldi's overrated, stating it used to be good but became a tourist trap with poor service."
Negative
