Last Updated: 16 days ago
Phone: (718) 954-2766
Address: 46 CADMAN PLAZA WEST 11201
Iconic Sicilian pizza with sweet sauce on top, plus classic Italian-American fare and 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.
This beloved Italian-American institution is famous for its signature Sicilian pizza, featuring a unique 'upside-down' preparation with sweet sauce layered over cheese and a perfectly crisp, oily crust. Beyond their iconic pizza, diners can enjoy a range of classic dishes like creamy vodka sauce pasta and perfectly baked clams. For a sweet finish, their traditional spumoni is a must-try, rounding out an authentic New York pizza experience.
The restaurant is celebrated for its distinctive Sicilian pizza, often described as having the sauce on top of the cheese and a crispy, oily crust. Other popular items include vodka sauce pasta, baked clams, and spumoni for dessert. While many rave about the quality and taste, a minority have found the Dumbo location to be less impressive than the original Gravesend spot, citing issues with crust or overall quality.
"The signature Sicilian slice and the square pizza are highly recommended, often described as unique and delicious. The spumoni is also a must-try dessert."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, with many praising the unique Sicilian pizza and other Italian-American dishes. Some feedback suggests inconsistency, with a few finding the Dumbo location not as good as the original.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the Dumbo location may not perfectly replicate the ambiance or some aspects of the original Gravesend location, with minor criticisms regarding crust consistency or service at times.
"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."
Positive"A commenter highly recommends L&B Spumoni Gardens for its 'amazing pizza' and 'true neighborhood feel', noting a newer location opened in DUMBO for easier access from Manhattan."
Positive"A commenter recommends L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn for a classic, though non-New York style (Sicilian), slice experience."
Positive"User asserts the Bensonhurst (original) location is better than the Dumbo one."
Negative"User confirms the Dumbo location was not busy during a weekday lunch and felt it wasn't the same as the original (OG) spot. They would not return to the Dumbo location."
Negative"User believes the Dumbo location suffers from inconsistency due to lower foot traffic compared to expected volume, sometimes resulting in slices sitting out. They plan to try again when tourist season picks up."
Neutral"User frequents the Dumbo location and finds it as good as the original (OG), noting they often receive extra pizza. Their only complaint is occasionally needing to ask for slices to be reheated longer."
Positive"User confirms the Dumbo location serves spumoni and declares it fabulous."
Positive"User had a very negative experience at the Dumbo location, receiving a slice with raw dough."
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