Brooklyn's legendary thin-crust pizza & calzone spot. Famous for its cult following, intense waits, and no-reservations policy.
This iconic Brooklyn pizzeria is a must-visit for its legendary thin-crust pizzas and calzones, drawing crowds for over two decades. Despite the notoriously long waits and lack of reservations, many find the experience and the food to be well worth the effort.
This Italian pizzeria is renowned for its thin-crust pizzas and calzones, with many customers hailing them as the best they've ever tasted. The simplicity of the menu, focusing on classic pies, allows the quality of the ingredients and preparation to shine. While overwhelmingly positive, some minor criticisms regarding the crust or basil presentation have been noted, but these are exceptions to the general high praise.
"Customers consistently rave about the thin-crust pizzas and the calzones, often citing them as the best they've ever had. The addition of shallots is also mentioned as a way to elevate the pizza."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the pizza and calzones, frequently calling them the best they've ever had. However, the notoriously long wait times and difficulty in securing a table are consistent points of frustration.
Important Note
The primary caveat is the extreme difficulty in securing a table due to long wait times and no reservations. Be prepared to wait for several hours, especially during peak times. Some have also noted that the restaurant can get very hot inside.
"This user mentioned Lucali as a place that started the trend of long lines for popular restaurants, following Lillia and preceding Carbone."
Positive"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."
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