Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brooklyn

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Sal's Pizzeria & Mama Maria's Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"I went there yesterday afternoon with my wife after we went to IKEA to get some furniture, obviously I wanted to try it since I saw the episode on..."

Matthew M

"I've never been to this restaurant. I'm from the UK. But I would love to come and visit you one day. Your menu looks amazing..."

Caroline Ireland

"Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you straight to the heart of Italy, as you step into the enchanting world of Mama..."

Gael Castaneda

"Fooder from singapore! May the owner and the family be bless , may everyone come here to try their food and be blessed too. Goodluck to..."

Isabel Quek

"$5 per topping on a small pizza seems a little crazy. Also their online menu says $3.50 for a glass of bad wine but it's $7 around dinner? Just say..."

Robin van Wijngaarden

"Loved this place so much seriously i recommend to anyone and everyone and if your Italian you MUST come..."

Ethan Dobby

"Just saw this on kitche nightmares , and I must say, WOW what a difference. It is excellent and the food was so delicious and luckily not..."

Adam Baker

"I’ve been to this amazing restaurant during my visit to NY it was the best experience ever everything was delicious and everyone there was kind...."

Chysoul

"Amazing! Loved the episode. John you seem like an amazing guy. Hope it’s all going well for you. Food looks amazing! I’d love to visit from..."

Bethany W

"I would recommend this restaurant in a heartbeat. Great atmosphere and a fantastic staff. Oh, and the the food is..."

Sebastian Matthews

"Food is absolutely amazing I would definitely recommend anyone I know and everyone I don't know to eat at Mama Maria's you won't regret..."

Sam Dane

"The food is amazing here and the service is one of a kind. I strongly recommend try them out when you in the..."

Phyllis Rogers

"John you are an amazing man, you have not only turned your restaurant around but your life as..."

Mr Fruitgum

"Let me start by saying that we had no idea that this place was on Kitchen Nightmares until after we ate there. I have to admit that it was..."

Jason Sichi

"great experience. amazing staff and delicious pizza. also not so far from home wich is even better. thank..."

Amine

"So far my favorite Gamberi e Vongole in Brooklyn, I love how cozy and authentic this place is. Everything we’ve ordered was amazing and delicious...."

A. Alaz

"I love this Gem! This restaurant and the owner has a special place in our families life. They have been with us since our 3rd date! We are now..."

Tamica Hutchinson

"Visited as an out of state tourist and was amazingly surprised at the food quality, portion size and service. I had seen this establishment featured..."

Stacey Huffaker

Il Porto Ristorante & Wood Fired Pizza

87/100 (5345 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing pizza! I got a slice of the grandma pizza and it changed how I view pizzas. It’s a new favorite for me. Crispy, yet chewy crust and a..."

Christopher Walker

"Great setting. Very lively atmosphere. Had a quick chicken and sausage pizza roll. It was prepared just right and filling.The feel of fresh crust is..."

Hemkalyan Pandit

"My personal experience is from my frequent visits to IL Porto in Brooklyn, NY, and the fact that I am one of the vocal entertainers there on most..."

PAT TANDY

"Love their pizza crust. Excellent marinara..."

rop vazquez

"This place has very distinctive "home-made" atmosphere and their food tastes as they chef is some old Italian grandmother. The portions are generous..."

Alex Serebrov

"I have been to many Italian restaurants all across the city. I put IL Porto in with the best of them. If you are looking for an Italian restaurant in..."

Michael Lanzi

"I dropped by to get a slice of pizza. I love their grandma’s pizza. It had the right balance soft dough with a crispy base. Eat it while it’s hot..."

Saveur Spot

"Absolutely beautiful restaurant. The service was impeccable, and the pizzas were so fresh and perfect. The owner came out and spoke with us for..."

Alex Moore

"All around A+. Food is made w quality, Service is very attentive. Live Jazz. Amazing cocktails and very cute atmosphere much try. Oh also get the..."

Legend

"Amazing Authentic Italian food nestled in Clinton Hill Brooklyn. Live jazz on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10. Their menu offers fresh homemade..."

anthony david

"We came in to the pizzeria for a slice but ended up sitting in the restaurant for the live music instead. Our waitress Kelsey was super sweet and..."

hello joe

"Great place for a quick slice of Pizza or a nice dinner (2 sections of the restaurant). Great pizza. Pastas are good too. Spinach Salad is my..."

Kristian Gunn

"Great food, friendly service, and very clean establishment. Excellent wine and cocktails selection. My girlfriend loved the rack of lamb come with..."

Mostafa Mohamed

"The owner Vinny and son Sal make you feel like at home. Their food is excellent. Granma pizza out of this world. Will return again for..."

Carmelo Mazzaferro

"Very nice restaurant. Home made quality food. Much cheaper and better than engine oil and with cheese sold at liberty Pizza on myrtle ave just one..."

roman abramov

"I was here years ago, about 9 maybe 🤔 The pizza is or was absolutely delicious and if still run by the same owner he was extremely friendly! I was..."

Sheridan Friesen

"This is the spot for Brooklyn pizza pastas. Owners behind the counter/bar, lots of regulars, neighborhood staple, boxes stacked to the moon. Old..."

Howard Chang

"What amazing place. From the Wood fired Pizza to the specialty Italian dishes and down to the live jazz, this place Rocks! Their amazing cocktail..."

Vincent David

Lea

87/100 (1196 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute local spot with dynamite food and killer cocktails, a must..."

Joshua Palmerino

"Such a great place and atmosphere so happy to have such a wonderful restaurant in the neighborhood definitely go back..."

Billy Vellios

"I love this cafe. It's a good cafe. It's good. The food and beverages are..."

Jamaal Keith Thomas

"Its a relaxing neighborhood spot , the pizzas are excellent the(argula/ prosuitto pizza is a must order)as well as many other dishes & friendly..."

Jeff Surut

"The food way enjoyable and the waitstaff funny and..."

Dan Pearson

"Well first of all the pizzas are amazzzing staff are always willing to help and well ......... It's in Brooklyn baby so get you self down..."

David Bellingham

"Had a great dinner there by there open window wall on a sunny afternoon in June. Friendly service, tasty Italian, not just the usual..."

John Ferguson

"Excellent food and service from a lovely..."

Leyna O'Neill

"Wonderful restaurant: Great service :) Great dinner,great..."

Aneta Szatkowski

"This is an amazing neighborhood spot. You need to order at the register, then they bring you your order. The people who work here are the kindest,..."

Juan Gutierrez

"There are lots of great things to eat here. You can sit down for a meal or get a lot of options to go. They even have a little Deli area with Grab..."

Heather A Adams

"Great place to get a quick coffee and pastry. The pastries are $6 a piece and they’re pretty good. The focaccia potato and rosemary was really good..."

Brooklyn Foodie

"This restaurant/ bakery/ market has really fresh food and bake products. Good seating area, super..."

The Foodie Architect

"You’d be hard pressed to find a better neighborhood staple than Lea. This one is pretty simple: great food, great vibes, comfortable atmosphere...."

Casey Weissbuch

"cant understate how lovely this cafe was from the menu options to the staff it was all wonderful. the staff are very knowledgeable about their food..."

Vy Nguyen

"This place should have gotten a city award for pandemic reinvention. Formerly a passable Italian spot, then a neighborhood essential grocer and..."

Alex Schneider

"I prefer to start my day here! ❤️ Best croissants where? At Lea! Best organic wines where? At Lea! Best breakfast where? Yes, exactly! At..."

Nat Nikol

"Beautiful outdoor dining options with great food, wine, and cocktails. Pizza was awesome but the mushroom risotto, which was rich and smoky, stole..."

Neil O'Farrell

"Before Lea closed for quite a while, I used to buy bread there. The multi-seed multi-whole-grain loaf was perhaps the best bread I've eaten. It was a..."

Roy Smith

"I planned on getting take out. But the staff was so friendly that I decided to eat in while the rain cleared..."

Molly Stark Dean

"Delicious coffee, amazing breakfast burritos, and the guava cream cheese croissant is heavenly! Plus, the servers are supremely..."

Kathy Clark

"Cute addition to the neighborhood with a nice and airy open table vibe at night. They have homemade toppings, pints, and marshmallows for sale as..."

Kevin Yeh

"Another great place with a limited menu in Ditmas Park. OMG the Fried Calamari, I could eat that for breakfast. The Pan Seared Branzino was cooked..."

Lisa S

Il Posto Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Nice restaurant, very good impression. Waiters are very very helpful, paying attention to your requests and overall pleasant people. Food is nice,..."

Artem Mordashov

"Very authentic Italian cuisine, great service, and good selection. I highly recommend it. Chris is a very professional and knowledgeable individual..."

orlando Cepeda

"My family and I go here whenever we want a fancier meal without strict dress code or difficult to get reservations. I highly recommend the lamb..."

James Q (Calais79)

"We picked up a to go order. First of, the restaurant has great ambiance and decorations. Very friendly staff. Our food was packaged with care and..."

Nina Rudaya

"We had the waiters and restaurant to ourselves with excellent service and food before Christmas eve dinner..."

Francine Grillo

"Delicious Italian food! Had our holiday company party here and we loved..."

Alexa Blanda

"I had a wonderful time! The food was delicious! The service was exquisite! And Generation Gap, as usual, was a..."

Tina Gray

"Relaxing atmosphere. The Avocado Salad is perfect for a humid evening in Brooklyn. Stuffed zucchini flowers were on special. Christian is a very..."

Nancy Lopez

"Now it's a very nice place to come to. Recently purchased by the owner of Maria's Ristorante Italiano. Jeff is the best and the food is always..."

Misty Lake

"Excellent service.. The restaurant looks beautiful.Amazing food and drinks .Mike is an amazing bartender .I loved his Hawaiian shirt lol . I..."

Merlinda

"My steak was over cooked and the sides were disappointingly small. Waiters were lovely..."

Benjamin Powers

"The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch! It's a hidden gem in a beautiful and quiet residential..."

James Caragiulo

"Nice, authentic Italian food. Attentive and friendly..."

Julie Amelkin

"This past weekend, we celebrated our baby girl's christening at IL Posto in Bergen Beach. It was absolutely perfect. The owner and staff went above..."

Anna Coletti

"Il Posto serves fine Italian food. A good selection of appetizers/antipasto, pastas and entrees. Available entrees included veal, beef, chicken,..."

John Oconnor

"Try this place has good food plus live..."

Toni Trezza

"Very homey. It was nice that everyone knew..."

Shana M

"The moment you walk into Il Posto, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The service is always spot on from the wait staff to the busboys. All very..."

Mark Nash

Gusto Pizzeria Restaurant

"First time trying food from here but we always order from Chicken Feastin so I assumed it would be just as good and boy was I not disappointed! The..."

Christina Cooley

"Great pizza, they have gluten-free crust too! We thought it was really tasty, nice people, welcoming attitude, definitely will stop again when..."

Two Tickets Away

"Amazing pizza. My favorite go-to pizza spots 🍕! I highly recommend the sweetroni slice/pie. You will not be disappointed. I love the combination..."

Diana Montesinos

"Great pizza place and more! Very friendly, authentic. I like their Margherita pizza and tomato basel..."

Artem S

"We ordered a Margherita pizza and it was great! Good place and good..."

Cesar

"Top tier pizza! Would definitely come here..."

Catriona Whiteside

"They have gluten free crust and I was so pleased to see they baked it in its own pan and added a pizza cutter to prevent cross contamination! Tasty..."

Carrie Zisman

"The most amazing pepperoni pizza I’ve tried in park slope … so glad these guys are in the..."

Stylianos Vourliotis

"The pizza is here is so delicious. I tried a few different specialty slices and they were great. The staff was friendly and I am so glad I found..."

Michael Sinatra

"Soooo delicious! I had the pleasure I trying a few diff pies, and I am obsessed! From the Sweetroni, to the Vodka pie, the Buffalo pie, the Bianca,..."

Krystal Singer

"Huge fan of this Little Italy staple, so happy it’s back in action! Love their sautéed mushroom slice, topped with garlic and oil, and their..."

Steven Pesantez

"Came in for a few slices. I was served immediately and the staff was friendly. Pizza was pretty decent. Overall had a nice..."

Adam Corrigan

"I wanted a new place to order from, and the pizza was amazing! Their vodka pie is so good, and the service was awesome! I recommend this place to..."

Mariel Mitkowski

"This pizzeria has an amazing selection and what I like the best is that I can order my own custom pie. Loved the service and the owner are very..."

Rosa Viteri

"This pizza restaurant in the back is absolutely delicious, customer service is excellent The Establishment is clean the kids love it and the food is..."

Staci Sinclair

"I had the sweetroni pizza and it was amazing!! I loved every bite! I can’t wait to try all the items on the..."

Christina Hopkins

"A good friend recommended this pizza, and it did not disappoint! Loved the garlic knots and the prosciutto parmesan..."

Jessica Lauser

Frankies 457 Spuntino

87/100 (3988 ratings)

"I photographed Elisa and Radu's beautiful wedding this past weekend here. I highly recommend it! It has a great backyard area for the ceremony and I..."

Konrad Brattke (Konrad Brattke Photo)

"Texture of home made pasta was great! Flavors were balanced between the delicious sausage and various cheeses. The sandwich bread is pizza dough from..."

Jordan Geltner

"Highly recommend to start with the fennel, celery root salad and antipasto plate. The Cavatelli with hot sausage is a must. And the meatball with..."

Bernise Wong

"We were fortunate enough to eat in the garden with perfect weather. Everything was delicious, portions were..."

Maria Narino

"Delightful and delicious. A great verity of seating options, the backyard and garden tables are pleasant and preferred on nice days if you can get..."

Tom Klaber

"This Brooklyn restaurant and wedding venue is a hidden gem with a great vibe and atmosphere. Our team at Megan & Kenneth headed to Frankie’s 457..."

Megan Breukelman

"Get the gnocchi. I repeat: GET THE GNOCCHI. It is like a pillow and defies sense how good it is. Why it is not mentioned here amply in reviews has..."

Dave Guarino

"Now that’s Italian! This is Court St Brooklyn. You will have the best meal you’ve ever had before. Their menu is perfectly sized not one thing on..."

Thomas P Smith NY REAL ESTATE

"When we lived in the city, this was our absolute FAVORITE restaurant. After moving up to the Hudson Valley, we decided to have a date day to spend in..."

Naldy Diaz

"This place was the best. Very accommodating, we went with kids and they were very patient. They checked on us regularly, found a table in an optional..."

Pierre Asselin

"Sat outside in early March - heat lamps work wonders! We were particularly impressed with the pistachio cake and sweet potato gnocchi (not pictured;..."

Jennifer Liu

"When we were in NYC this past weekend we gave Frankie’s 457 a try. Our reservation got mixed up through no fault of their own, but they pleasantly..."

Jim O'Donnell

"This place is so good it makes me want to move to the neighborhood so I can go more often. We sat at the bar and the bartender helped us pick some..."

Amanda Steffan

"Been to many Italian restaurants in nyc, a very picky eater, and have to admit there are only two places in the city (both are in Brooklyn) with such..."

Lilia Vero

"Amazing food and great back yard. I had the House-Made Ricotta Cavatelli with Hot Sausage & Browned Sage Butter,..."

Darrell Rubens

"What a charming and surprisingly large restaurant and space! The charcuterie was a good portion and also variety, the veggies could have been a bit..."

A Ponce

"The must have Italian spot in Brooklyn. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The kitchen is the focal point of the back room and is inspiring..."

Tamara Bazoun

Pino's La Forchetta Pizza

87/100 (1567 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Pizza was really good, one of the best I've had in NYC. The pizzas in NYC are typically a little too salty, and I didn't run into this problem here,..."

Mo T

"This is one of the best pizza places in Brooklyn. The sauce and cheese are delicious. The workers are so nice and take great care of their customers...."

Elyse dressler

"I ordered thru UberEats on a whim, and lemme tell you-- I was floored. I'm from Brooklyn and had the biggest craving for regular pizza but it's..."

crab rangoonz

"The Signature Pizza is damn good. One of the top Pies in Park Slope. Little old school booths with TVs playing is lovely. One of the few joints..."

Peter Byrne

"My go to pizza shop. Great service and a good slice. Every so often the crust isn’t as crispy and thin as I would like, but they are mostly..."

Shaina Pigliacampi

"Great service here, the restaurant is always clean. My kids love the pizza, the food is good.. Certain items are Expensive and the portion size does..."

Staci Sinclair

"Run by some very nice New Yorkers—they even do free wine and garlic knots for the..."

Scott Middleton

"The rice ball special was good. But just too much cheese for me. Otherwise the food choices are very good. I highly recommend this..."

toni torres

"By far the best pizza I have ever had. Very flavorful and delicious. Premium ingredients are used to make food at..."

Chris Damien

"I love this place sm it's so..."

Astrid

"Get the special pizza! Pesto, fresh mozzarella! Sesame seeds on crust! Beautiful &..."

Elaine Bogal-Calix

"This is a great place If you have a small team of kids that you want to have a meal with before or after practice or before or after games. The pizza..."

Marc James

"I love the pizza here! Although when we got ours it took about 5-10 minutes to actually get the pizza. It seemed like the workers got a..."

Neva A.O.

"I've been coming to this spot - NO JOKE - for over 30 years. I grew up in the Slope, so this was a pizza go to. I moved to LA, but when I come back..."

Roxie Beckles

"Classic pizzeria that takes you back to childhood. Great pizza some of the best and great..."

Jordan Feltner

"Pino's is the best pizza joint in Brooklyn. (Yes even compared to L&B's, though they're a close 2nd) The marinara sauce is so tasty and the dough has..."

Chelsea Shugert

Anella

"Amazing dining experience. .from start to finish ....on a Monday night , this place was packed inside and out...... very few restaurants can say..."

Nektar Giannios

"Went there for mother’s day brunch. Fantastic food and great prices. We’ll be..."

Gretchen Elizabeth

"The Brioche French Toast was delicious! The service was..."

Kathleen Cosgrove Young

"I don't even know what else to say. This was the most delicious food I've had all..."

Mikey Ubowski

"Neighborhood gem- always consistent good food and lovely..."

Charlotte Svenson

"The cheese cake is excellent. Decent prices. Portions look small but VERY FILLING. Oh, check out the kale..."

Ray Wilson

"I ate with my boyfriend here Anella in greenpoint for the first time and we were very satisfied with food quality, superb service and nice..."

Rezarta Tabaku

"My wife and I enjoyed our first experience here. Great food and atmosphere. The service was outstanding and left us with a lasting impression. Thank..."

Josh Wright

"Anella will always be close to my heart. Aysha would love to brunch here I..."

Becki Bright Holub

"Amazing service and..."

Heather Inglis

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Ned Rosen

"We loved eating the back outdoor area . The weather was perfect and the Brooklyn vibe was even better . Lots of greenery and everyone member of the..."

Kristen (Gypsy Monkey)

"Exceptional pasta… fresh… sauce was delicate and tasty. Slider … cooked to perfection … drink prepared perfectly And finally the service met..."

Paul Finelt

"Took Dad there for Father’s Day to sit in the cute garden. We all really enjoyed our meals - pastas and the chicken under a brick. Great cocktails..."

Jennifer Getchell

"Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! You have to try the short ribs pasta. Love the decor, the outside patio is just perfect. Anella is a small hidden..."

Damion Wilson

"I couldn’t believe that I found out this place so late… it was a wonderful place with good food and friendly staff. For some reason, I could only..."

Julia Hsia

"This beautiful restaurant has a good brunch and a great dinner. Hand made pastas are really delicious, as well as the skirt stake. Great atmosphere,..."

Roi Ben Hoor

"Just incredible food. The burrata was pleasantly served with beets and a delicious sauce. The cacio e pepe had balanced flavor and served al dente...."

YG Chow

"Such a cute spot with an adorable outdoor patio. The food was amazing - the broccoli salad for an app was surprisingly delicious. Great spot for a..."

Kaylee Costello

"If you live in Greenpoint, Brooklyn you have to visit this place, food is amazing! Great service and the price is ok. Something good about this place..."

Marcos Torres

"Charming little spot with delicious food and attentive staff. Pappardelle and roasted chicken were..."

Shonnell McBain

Sunny John Pizzeria

87/100 (2399 ratings)

"I think they truly have the best Caesar salad slice around the neighborhood and possibly all of the city. Not many places have it and those that do..."

Suelen Chimanski

"What an amazing small/big business they have here!!!!! I flew in from Chicago at 1115am, ride to the pizza place was 40 minutes but I didn’t mind..."

MZ. I AM THAT I AM

"Pizza is good. But for 5 dollars for a mushroom slice I was disappointed to see they were from a..."

bizzy izzy

"This pizzeria was our go to when we were kids. They were in the location across the street next to what once was sunny dale. Everyday after school my..."

Jamie A.

"I Love this Place, with So many Good Spots in the Nieghborhood this is the Hidden Gem, Never Disappointed..."

angel aviles

"As far as pizza goes, this one is absolutely great. Everything you want from a pizza. The dough is slightly crisp on the outside but soft enough on..."

owen short

"The owner Frank is a very nice man. He always was appreciative of my families business. His son is there alot now and the place is still..."

Josh

"Haven't had it since before the pendamic, the special Sicilian square is just as delicious as..."

Alex Kadansky

"Been coming here since they had the location across the street. Very good food. I usually get a white slice and a beef patty with mozzarella and..."

Zachary Vered

"TO HAVE ME COME OVER THE BRIDGE RUN INTO SUNNYS JOHNS AND PARKED ON THE SIDE STREET EATING PIZZA LIKE A CRACK ADDICT. LIKE THE ITALIAN SAYS "COME..."

Tony Davis

"Sunny John's is a great neighborhood pizzeria. Always go here for my manicotti, stuffed shells & garlic knots. Food is fresh and never disappoints...."

Rona Dixon

"Quiet & cozy atmosphere polite and pizza was yummy..."

ana m polanco

"I love Sunny John's my favorite is their chicken rolls.. I always get it extra crispy with the sauce on the side.. delicious unlike no other chicken..."

Jessica Ricketts

"Great Fresh Pizza ! Always consistent Pepperoni pin wheels are my all time favorite. Great drinks .. no other Pizzeria has ICE COLD Manhattan..."

Marc Porracchio

"The Pizza is Very Good. I can not eat cheese but I will go for a slice, pull the cheese off and enjoy the crisp crust and the sauce. But my favorite..."

Ira Nachamie

"Old fashion square pie is one of my favorites. Everything I have had from Sunny John's was excellent. Usually it is delivered and is hot on arrival...."

Michael Goodheart

"Their pizza is outstanding. Their square slices are amongst the best in Brooklyn. Because they're usually so busy, fresh pies are constantly coming..."

Alan Halpern

"Forget all the over trending hyped pizza places...this place has the best pizza around. Their grandma slice is second to none. Always pleasant in..."

Mike Conte

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"One of the best restaurants in NYC. I love it here so much. I know the staff here (from coming so often) and they treat you like family. Warm, cozy..."

Julianne Simson

"My Favorite Italian Restaurant Absolutely..."

Joanna Kaczor

"I had a wonderful experience at Testo! From the warm and friendly service to the perfectly cooked homemade pasta, every aspect was on point. Octopus..."

Yu-Han Chen

"the best experience in brooklyn. excellent food, fast and friendly service, homemade pasta! very good meat fillet. highly recommend if you want to..."

Gilberto B.

"I loved our dinner date here… the pasta definitely tastes very fresh and the sauces were unique and delicious. Service was great too. I have been..."

Rachel Clark

"Found this spot in Brooklyn and it is simply sublime. We ordered the tortellini as well as the bolognese and both were so so delicious. They have a..."

Victoria Ren

"Very lovely location for a date or quick hangout. The spot is small and cozy. The menu is rich and diversified. There are gluten free options and..."

Adati Tarfa

"We attended a rehearsal dinner at Testo in October. They made it an amazing evening! The party room was perfect for 40 people. Everyone got to..."

Amber Parker

"Great affordable local Italian restaurant! Excellent pasta! I had the today’s special- pappardelle with seafood, and it was great! I didn’t..."

Tien Phuoc Tran

"Wonderful experience from the start! Service was warm snd friendly and the food was on point! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the desserts..."

Cindy Adatto

"Food was okay , felt like that had it in the fridge and re heated it because it felt cold in the middle . My women thought the branzino was the best..."

Lou Polo

"My husband and I have been coming here for years and we are never disappointed. It’s incredible food at an affordable price. Get the Lambrusco. We..."

Samantha Saintly

Flora Caffe

"Lovely restaurant, it has an upscale modern feel and the service is excellent. They have a great variety of spritzes that were delicious. The..."

Yelena Conaway

"A special little place serving rich, flavorful dishes. I was dining for one, and it’s often hard to find seating at restaurants in the city when..."

BR

"Loved this cozy place in Brooklyn near my friend's home. The pasta was fabulous! Our two dishes had just the right amount of truffle (stuffed..."

Angela Peery (Dr. Peery)

"I’m sitting here while typing this review because I don’t want to forget about this find. It’s intimate and inviting the food is warm and..."

Talya Pennant

"Had the burrata, gnocchi, and eggplant parm. Momma always said leave room for dessert, and while this was the most delicious meal I've had in 2023,..."

Sean Hogan

"The most authentic taste of Italy you can find in NYC. Everything on the menu is excellent and the owners are from Italy and really put there love..."

Brian Mallia

"Nice background music you could talk over. Very generous and beautifully presented cheese and cured meat appetizer for 2. Decent reasonably priced..."

Joan G Bartolomeo

"When you ask people in the area for Italian restaurant recommendations the first on the list is usually Pasta Louise. Or when you go on yelp, Pasta..."

Jane

"Excellent food quality. Friendly service and very interesting wine choices. Traditional Italian cuisine in Park..."

Julio Escalante

"The place is super cool, authentic Italian food. The atmosphere is perfect and Emiliano and his wife make you feel like at home. Cool place, warm..."

Patrizia Manotta

"A true-to-italy restaurant. Authentic dishes made to perfection, and a cafe that's quality and flare would rival the Almafi Coast. They can also..."

William Anderson

"Visiting New York a few days ago and after so much delicious food from all over the world we needed a return to our culinary origins. Thanks to the..."

Luisa Sabatella

"There are lots of good pasta options in Park Slope. Flora is unique in the way that it serves dishes made the Italian way (or so I think). There is a..."

Christophe Lamperti

"This neighborhood restaurant is an absolute hidden gem and truly a special place in the culinary world. Upon entering, I was welcomed by a cozy yet..."

Salvatore Zangari

"Oh, what an incredible experience at this charming Italian gem in Brooklyn! It's the perfect spot for brunch or dinner with loved ones, where you'll..."

Davide Ballestra

"Flora is as authentic as you can get! From the fresh imported Italian ingredients in all the dishes to the great wine list and atmosphere, you..."

Adriana Di Dino

"Great place for a brunch! Highly..."

Iván Martínez Herrera

"Flora is an incredible experience. Emiliano and Rossella are incredibly kind and genuine humans who put so much love and care into every aspect of..."

Zachary Koeber

Best Pizza

87/100 (3158 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is everything you want from a neighbourhood Pizza shop. They are welcoming, the place is warm and the food is great. Ordered the grandma slice..."

Cory Parsons

"I've been here a bunch of times whenever I'm in the city. It definitely lives up to its name! I haven't found any pizza that is as fresh and crisp as..."

Cameron Pratt

"One of best brooklyn pizza. Thin crust and crispy base. Slightly sweet sauce. They are always putting pizzas in the oven so your slice(s) will be..."

Wesley Chan

"One of the best pizzas that we tried on our pizza crawl in NY. Delicious and crispy crust, tasty sauce, and I loved the way the homemade mozzarella..."

Mujahid Sachoo

"Best pizza was pretty dang good! I really liked the grandma slice because of the saucy tomatoes. I thought my white slice was a little dry honestly..."

Bennett Smith

"Had this on my bucket list for a long time now and it exceeded my expectations. From the food, to the decor, and that 100 year old oven place was..."

Adam Arciola

"This place is dope! Pizza was nice and thin( if you like that sorta style) the sauce had a subtle sweetness to it and there was a lil basil leaf..."

Rozlin001

"As the name says, it really is the best pie around. Tastes like a classic new york slice, but elevated to the next level. Wishing them continued..."

Alex Aguirre

"The tiny shop was definitely a vibe with some outdoor seating as well. We got the white pizza and it had sesame seeds on the crust which was really..."

Susie Su

"Wow. They did not bluff when they said best pizza. Probably the best pizza I have had so far. The white pizza in particular is on another..."

Shant Rising

"The taste is very good. However it is not Brooklyn authentic pizza, and I know this by asking for a " plain " slice and they responded by saying "..."

Frank Vistocci

"I visited new York for a week and visited about 10 pizza places. I think I put Best Pizza second on my list behind Di Fara, slice was delicious. The..."

Centretard Tardcentre

"This was the third and the last stop of the day for my NYC pizza tour. Located in the pizza capital neighbourhood of Williamsburg, BK; would suggest..."

Sanchit Kamath

"Great pizzas with a nice and thin dough. I really liked the white slice. Pepperoni and grandma were decent as well. Finished 2 slices with ease..."

Aditya Gupta

"Been here a few times and always a consistent great slice of NY style pizza. Great choice if you are in..."

Brian Zientek

"I love this place and have been coming for over a decade. In addition to their tasty wood fired pizza, their secret delights are salads and side..."

Ari Taub

"I loved the Sicilian and Grandma Slice. So so good. Very high quality ingredients and the dough was super light, airy and crisp. The NY slice was..."

Sahil Singh

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"We celebrated our son's 21st birthday by having dinner here. It was delicious and the staff was wonderful. Our waiter brought out a dessert plate for..."

Ange 6012

"This is our families favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. My son says we should give it more stars. The food is excellent, and the service beyond..."

Thomas Weber (halifax9)

"First time at this restaurant for a private party. The food was yummy and service was excellent. The shrimp is to die..."

Steve Mei

"Don't seat in the take out side, there's no AC. We sat in the second door in of the restaurant which with AC in the hot days. The food is good, and..."

Li Tan

"Amazing food!! Had the lobster oregonata special over linguini, it was to die for. The servers were so friendly and welcoming it was a beautiful..."

Beatriz Barrios

"Very good food and our server was so sweet and suggested the perfect wine for our dinner. I love it when the service is..."

Sue V

"Great place. The pizza is excellent and the lady remembered me and my parents who have come there for many years. We dined in and had the Margherita..."

Mad Maxx

"Food was good did not get sick..Ordered cheese ravioli, with tomato sauce. Plus fried calamari and seafood salad the food was fresh tasted like..."

Francesca DeGuida-Aguirre

"Amazing Italian food. Its Brooklyn, so parking can be challenging. Staff speaks Italian and some members do have a thick accent. But overall amazing...."

Maryann Cantone-Hanna

"They were Great! They were outstanding!! They made some of the best pizza and heroes that I've ever had, and I worked my way through College..."

Doug O'Connell

"Very friendly and the food was very fresh We shared a quick lunch had a dish of fried calamari, large fried shrimps and chicken parmigiana. Price was..."

Alex Rodriguez

"Delicious food, very attentive service. The veal was sooo tender! Was there for an office party - too much food, but it was so good, I couldn't stop..."

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