Iconic Brooklyn pizzeria w/ signature upside-down Sicilian slice, plus classic Italian-American fare & spumoni.
Willa Moore reviews L&B Spumoni Gardens Dumbo, praising its incredible "upside-down" square pizza, a must-try when visiting the Dumbo area for its views.
A Brooklyn institution since 1939, L&B Spumoni Gardens is renowned for its distinctive Sicilian pizza, featuring a unique upside-down preparation with sauce over cheese. This classic Italian-American eatery offers a comforting, old-school dining experience, complemented by a full menu of traditional dishes and, of course, their namesake spumoni.
The star attraction is the Sicilian slice, celebrated for its unique sauce-on-top-of-cheese preparation and crispy, oily crust. Beyond pizza, the menu features classic Italian-American comfort foods like pasta with vodka or bolognese sauce, chicken parm, and baked clams, all complemented by their famous spumoni dessert. While overwhelmingly positive, some debate exists about the consistency between the original and newer locations.
"The signature Sicilian slice, known for its sauce-on-top preparation, is highly recommended. Other popular choices include the square pizza and the traditional spumoni for dessert."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the unique Sicilian slice and traditional Italian-American dishes, with many expressing deep loyalty to this long-standing establishment.
Important Note
There is some debate among customers regarding the consistency of pizza quality between the original Gravesend location and the newer Dumbo location, with some finding the Dumbo branch to be inferior.
"This commenter also recommends L&B and specifically suggests getting the square pizza."
Positive"L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn is highly recommended as the original location for pizza, with the commenter mentioning frequent stops there during their childhood."
Positive"The commenter enjoyed the spumoni, specifically the pistachio flavor, at L&B Spumoni Gardens."
Positive"This is a recommended spot for NY style pizza in South Brooklyn, noted as being close enough to the bridge."
Positive"The user expresses strong positive interest in L&B Spumoni Gardens based on the description of its pizza."
Positive"L&B Spumoni Gardens is recommended for its unique pizza, known for having sauce on top of the cheese, and notes they recently opened a location in Dumbo."
Positive"A user highly recommends the Sicilian slice at L&B's Dumbo location and also suggests trying the spumoni, noting its cookie dough-like texture."
Positive"A user confirms that the L&B Dumbo location, like the original, requires purchasing vodka squares as a whole pie."
Neutral"A user inquires if L&B's Dumbo location sells vodka squares by the slice, as they are eager to try it."
Neutral"A user states that the pizza at L&B's Dumbo location tastes the same as the original, though the ambiance is different. They advise against ordering a regular slice and to stick with the square pizza."
Positive"A user confirms that the L&B Dumbo location sells slices/squares and highly recommends their square pizza, even though they haven't tried the original location."
Positive"This commenter suggests L&B as a top choice for pizza, to be considered alongside Juliana's as part of the options in the Dumbo area."
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