Legendary thin-crust pizza & calzones in BK. Prepare for a wait, but worth it.
This iconic Brooklyn pizzeria is a pilgrimage site for pizza lovers, renowned for its thin-crust, brick-oven pies and calzones. Be prepared for a significant wait, as reservations are not taken, and lines often form hours before opening, but many find the legendary flavors well worth the effort.
The star of the show is the thin-crust, brick-oven pizza, praised for its delicious flavor, fresh basil, and perfect balance of toppings. Calzones are also a highly recommended item. While overwhelmingly positive, some recent comments have critiqued the pizza's appearance or crust ratio, with a few finding it overhyped or not worth the wait.
"The thin-crust pizza and calzones are highly recommended and are the signature items. Some also specifically praise the sauce and the addition of shallots as enhancements."
Customers rave about the exceptional pizza, with many considering it among the best they've ever had. However, the notoriously long wait times are a frequent point of contention, with some finding it excessive.
Important Note
The restaurant does not accept reservations and operates on a walk-in basis, requiring patrons to arrive very early and wait for extended periods, often several hours. Some reviews suggest the pizza's appearance in photos doesn't always match the perceived quality, and opinions on whether the wait is justified vary.
"The user planned to have lunch at Lucali in Brooklyn."
Neutral"Lucali was mentioned as a place that accepts walk-ins, but noted that one would need to line up very early."
Neutral"Lucali is suggested as a pizza option, but a wait might be necessary depending on the length of the visit."
Positive"Lucali is a famous pizza place where a wait might be worth it for visitors, depending on their stay duration."
Positive"This user wants to visit Lucali to see if the hype is truly worth it, as they have been ranking pizzas in New York since birth. They acknowledge the insane wait times."
Neutral"The user states that Lucali lives up to the hype."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"This commenter recommends Lucali's pie as a protege of Dom, suggesting it carries the torch with its own distinct style."
Positive"The commenter has eaten at Lucali three times and finds Mondays generally easier for getting a table. They suggest arriving around 2:30-3:00 PM to secure a desired time. The wait time is also influenced by weather conditions; for example, there was no line during a heatwave."
Neutral"When asked what reservation they would volunteer for, the user identified Lucali."
Neutral"This user believes that Lucali is not worth the wait."
Negative"The user shared their personal experience of waiting from 3 PM to 6:15 PM for takeout, but suggested that lines might be shorter due to the heat."
Neutral"The user believes it is likely possible to get takeout around 5 PM if arriving just before 4 PM on a weekday."
Neutral"Lucali's pizza can be ordered over the phone for pickup."
Positive"Lucali is mentioned as a restaurant with no corkage fee, and they allow patrons to bring their own stemware as they do not provide any."
Positive"The commenter lists Lucali among several places, noting that not all are bad but some are overhyped."
Neutral"Includes Lucali on a categorized list of restaurants."
Positive"Suggests losing Lucali from the list of restaurants."
Negative"KazaamFan agrees that visiting popular restaurants during off-hours is a smart strategy to avoid crowds, as it aligns with people's work and family schedules."
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