Best Pizza is the original NYC elevated slice shop. It doesn't get as much hype anymore since it's been around for so many years, but it's still just as good. I stopped by on a weekend afternoon and there were a few other people inside. I ordered a grandma slice and the seasonal veggie slice. They were both warmed and ready about five minutes later. The seasonal veggie was a white pie topped with kale and sunchokes. It was a great combination and I could eat multiple slices of it. The grandma slice is a classic square, covered in sweet tomato sauce. Always a solid choice. The sandwiches here are also delicious and worth getting. Can't go wrong with anything at Best Pizza. read more

Best Pizza - Grandma slice, seasonal vegetable slice - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Definitely a really good slice of Za. Would stop by again when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Best Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'll die on this hill: Frank Pinello (owner of Best Pizza, former Roberta's alum) is the king of pizza. His pizza is just so effing amazing. He never gets the flowers he deserves in the press and on social media. Big slices, bursting with flavor. His grandma slice, which is HUGE, is my favorite, with its tart anchovy marinara sauce. Caramelized tomato and garlic. And his regular cheese slice is also pretty damn good, with a cheesy flavor that will punch you in the face. Nothing halfway done here at Best Pizza. Service is always with a smile and the price is just right. It can get busy, but overall, there is plenty of room for everyone to have a seat. Three huge slices and two drinks were 18 bucks, but one slice could feed one person, seriously. read more

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The pizza is so good! Loved the grandma slice and the white slice a little more than the classic, but absolute favorite was the arugula salad. Did not expect to have a salad be my favorite. read more

Best Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My Brother and I were going to try out as many pizza places as we could on our drive through the city. Best Pizza was our 4th stop. We went with a slice of cheese and a slice of grandma. I honestly was looking forward to Best Pizza and Sallys up in New Haven the most on our trip, and unfortunately, both of them kind of let me down a bit. The cheese slice was fine, typical NY slice and pretty tasty. The grandma slice was skimp. The dough was super light, indents in the bottom of the dough, super thin, and not enough cheese on it. It was like a bread slice. Meh. Still love you Frank, even if I thought your pizza was just average. Love watching you on Youtube and learning about pizza from you! read more

Best Pizza - Bottom of the grandma. Too skimp, thin, too airy for my liking. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I have wanted to come here for a long time and finally made it. Ordered the white and the grandma. Both were great. Even my oldest child that has lived in Brooklyn for over 10 years was impressed. Thanks for the great pizza ! read more

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My friend and I are on a mission to find the best pizza in NYC. First on our list was Best Pizza. I loved the straight forwardness of the place. Staff were friendly and direct, order in, paid for quickly and they even brought it to the table for us. The place is small but set up in a way then even if it was full, you wouldn't feel crowded. Decorated paper plates line the wall, and you realize people are coming from all over the world to eat this pizza. Hell, I came from Rhode Island so I get it! When I bit into the pepperoni, I said to myself "yes, this is a NY pie". When I think about what qualifies it to be NY style, this slice embodies all of it. Good crust, good sauce, good cheese. Care and attention was paid when making it, even though the big boss was nowhere in that kitchen. The pepperoni edged out the cheese as the better slice for me. It was cooked more and the crispiness of the crust was pleasant while accentuating the flavor. The sauce wasn't anything over the top but made its presence known with a bold tomato taste. The cheese to sauce ratio was on point, a bit of pull without it being overwhelmingly cheesy. Best slice in the city? Probably not. But it was 100% delicious and a great way to start our quest! read more

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Best Pizza doesn't scream for your attention. In fact, it looks like the stereotypical NYC pizza place you'd see in a Scorcese film: white walls, hand-drawn art on paper plates, two ceiling fans overhead and a slice case. Wu-Tang cuts through the room like garlic. The staff moves easily, friendly and natural. Lauren Hill drops in next. Then Chubb Rock. Nobody here is performing, yet it's all part of the neighborhood experience. Now for the slices. The pepperoni curls just enough, its edges dark from the heat. It's a little crisp, not too oily. The cheese lays smooth, layered over a sauce that speaks softly, despite a little bite. There's some chew to the crust, some char on the edges. You get crunch in the right places. Nothing soggy, nothing sloppy. Garlic knots sit on the side, blistered and warm with a that spicy marinara. It's a slice you'd eat on your lunch break, or after a show, or walking home. You could call it everyday pizza. You could call it neighborhood pizza. You could call it a terrific version of both, and you wouldn't be wrong. Maybe that's what makes it stand out. It's not trying to blow your mind; it's just really good stuff. Frank Pinello wasn't behind the counter today, but you feel his fingerprints in the restraint and balance. This place feels like someone who knows how to cook anything but he chose to make pizza out of love. And while it's still a neighborhood spot, his national recognition has made it a true destination. You've had this slice before in other places. You'll have it again. That's the point. It stays with you not because it's excellent in any way, but because it's familiar. This is a classic New York slice, wood-fired, chewy and crispy, served in a room that doesn't care if you're impressed. They know that you know they're good. Not a pilgrimage, but a pretty good stop. read more

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Loved the casual neighborhood vibes here. On a Saturday night, not too crowded, seats available, pretty cozy I'd say. Onto the pizza....not sold on it being the "best" pizza, but a very good slice; great char, flavor and not floppy. Didnt have to put any seasoning or extra cheese...I think this pizza is in line with Joe's pizza, but better! Would come back or go to the other locations. read more

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Review: Best Pizza -- Worth the 10‑Year Wait I've been waiting nearly a decade to make it to Best Pizza, ever since discovering Frank Pinello on The Pizza Show on Vice. From there, I followed Frank across social media and YouTube, always thinking, One day, I'm getting a slice from this place. That day finally came -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I walked in convinced the white slice would be my runaway favorite. Instead, I was completely blindsided by the Grandma slice, Frank's personal favorite -- and now mine too. It's a must‑order. The crust is light and airy, the fresh whole tomatoes taste like they were just crushed moments before, and the balance of flavor is spot‑on. Truly unforgettable. The pepperoni slice was excellent as well -- you really can't go wrong with anything here -- but the Grandma is the star of the show. The white slice still deserves its flowers: that hint of lemon, the sweetness from the caramelized onions, and the sesame‑seeded crust that adds a nutty crunch. It's thoughtful, bright, and beautifully executed. If you've been thinking about coming here, stop thinking and just go. Best Pizza is exactly what the name promises. read more

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" Kramer has been swimming laps between the Queensborough bridge and the Brooklyn bridge." -Jerry Seinfeld da Scene: Hanging out in Brooklyn for a few days and decided on doing a lil' pizza jaunt. Old and New school style since Di Fara's said goodbye to Dom (rip) for old school we decided on trying Franks' place - Best Pizza to represent and wasn't disappointed. da Grub: Did Cheese, Pep, White, and Grandma. Quintessential NY slices, ate them right on the hood of the rental car. Crust had a lil' crunch w/ a chew, GREAT sauce. White pie was nice and garlicy, Grandma was a lil' dry for me. Overall solid Brooklyn spot. Service: No nonsense, ya place your order at the counter and wait for the goodness to arrive minute later. Grab napkins and shake on some peppers if you like before heading outside to grub. Frank's recipes and methods represent Brooklyn pizza well, check him out! read more

Best Pizza - Eating atop the rental car... - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Awesome and authentic pizza place right in Williamsburg. They have some seating, outdoor as well weather permitting. The counter is in the back and the slices are delicious. They help keep the reputation of NYC pizza going. Definitely stop in for a slice or two if you're in the area. read more

This pizzeria is well known to many of us who watched the Pizza Show on Vice and Munchies in the mid 2010s and its owner Frank Pinello has inspired many current pizza makers and pizzeria owners to this day. I came here straight from Diamond Slice on a mini pizza crawl to try different white slices. The place looks just as it did back in the day and I met Frank himself in the pizzeria. He is truly the person you saw on the pizza show in that he loves to talk to his customers and treats his staff so well. It is no wonder why many people respect this man so much. Anywho, I had two slices of their famous white slice which is unlike any of the ones I've had in my life. The slices consisted of ricotta and mozzarella, sliced pecorino Romano as a lot of pizzerias do; but what really amped up this slice was the parsley and the caramelized onions which gave these slices some delicious pep. The white slices here are as far as I've seen unique to Best Pizza and are in a class of its own. The fact that this is cooked in an oven that is well over a century old makes this even better. I would strongly recommend this pizzeria when you are in NY and visiting Williamsburg. And Frank is one of the best. read more

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If I lived in the area I would be a regular here. The slices here are phenomenal. We went on a Saturday mid day and there was no line, which is a huge plus. The cheese and white slice are excellent. Thin and crisp crust. No flop. Cheese, sauce, and toppings all on point. Hard to pick a favorite between the two (thankfully I don't have to). Check it out if you're in the area! read more

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I stopped here with my friend on a Saturday night around 7pm. I had a plain slice. There are only a few tables inside and none were available when we went, so we stood at the counter. The tomato sauce was quite sweet, but it was balanced out by a decent amount of cheese. I really liked this slice! read more

Best Pizza - Plain slice - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great pizza, great price Pizza was classic New York slices, thin, no flop, crispy crunchy crust, amazing Sat in to eat in the evening, not plenty of seats, but seats will free up frequently. More of a quick bite to eat and go, than a dine in spot read more

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This was one of our stops on our Brooklyn pizza crawl. The pizza was delicious! The crust though...amazing. It was very sourdough-y and we loved how it added a tang to the pizza flavor. Really enjoyed our cheese slices. Also the music was fire. FIRE. OG millennial hip hop. Yes. A whole vibe. read more

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I don't get the 3.8 rating I thought this place was great! I'd put it just below L'Industrie for best pizza in Brooklyn. I got their Grandma slice and a Montauk beer, which was the perfect combo. Their slices are square cut, slightly thicker crust, and delicious as hell. read more

This shop ruined me. Ever run into that person that says things like "I like a slice but you can't get anything like they got outside of NYC, I'm sorry." Sounds snobby right? Well I'm that snob now. How is the pizza this good? How is the crust crispy but also chewy??? How is the sauce so tomato, but tangy, and sweet but also savory? And the cheese is so flavorful hello? We got the cheese slice and the white pizza slice. Get both. The classic cheese will give you a feel for what they're doing here and the white pizza is them doing a serious flex. Small shop for you to go into. And leave with treasure. So if you want pizza and you're in Brooklyn. Get the Best Pizza. read more

Best Pizza - Classic cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

In from out of town. Found this place on a side street. Well worth checking out. Great pizza.

I loved this place so much that I came here two days in a row! The pizza is absolutely delicious, and the ambiance is so cute and cozy. I'll definitely come back soon! read more

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Best pizza super nice and overall great staff. Really sweet and my family had a good time there for my birthday. I love this spot my new pizza place. read more

This place is very cute and they have outdoor seating! I was going to get a cheese slice but I laid my eyes on the veggie slice and had to have it ! Slice was thicker than expected which I'm not complaining about ! It had the perfect crunch, amazing flavor and the crust was soooo good ! The men who work there are kind and the service was quick ! If you're in the neighborhood try this slice ! read more

Best Pizza - Menu - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pretty solid pizza option in the neighborhood. Had a slice of the white pizza. Came out quickly and reasonably priced. The flavor was good! There are a couple of tables to sit at inside. No notes! read more

Best Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Thin but floppy. The crust on the outside is doughy. Quick service though. Not much cheese. I can't really tell the difference between this and $1 pizza. read more

Best Pizza - Cheese pie for $27 - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice shop, simple menu, solid slices (white was the favorite for ny style, didn't love the grandma), and cheaper than the fancier spots. nice people, some seating inside and maybe one or two tables outside read more

Among the hyped-up pizzas in Williamsburg, I would argue that Best Pizza is the only one competing in the category with an authentic NY slice. On a warm evening, this is the best place to avoid the needless crowds and grab a slice to eat on the sidewalk. I prefer the grandma slice over the classic, with the same sweet tomato sauce but a nice crunch to go with it. read more

Best Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Alright, alright, alright. Everyone knows Frankie from The Pizza Show on Vice and everyone knows this is his shop so the bar is high: This was the best slice we had on our trip. You got to Judge a place by a cheese slice and a grandma slice. These were both high quality and the most flavorful of the four cheese slices we had: Best Pizza, Joe's on Carmine, 2 Bros, and Scarr's. Best Pizza hands down was the better dough and sauce. We got cheese slices and grandma slices. For me, the grandma slice is where it's at. Incredibly light and refreshing even though it's a huge square slice. I was really impressed overall that neither pieces felt heavy. They oddly felt light and you didn't feel like crap after you ate it. There's seating and the alcohol is super cheap. It's just a really chill place to have some fresh pizza. read more

Best Pizza - Cheese Slice and Grandma - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The owner Frank has created a passion for pizza for many people including myself. His shop has incredible vibes and the oven is awesome. Cheese slice was incredibly crispy while also being thin as can be. The grandma pie takes the cake for me as it was the best I've ever had. You can tell the freshness and quality of all their ingredients. You can sense the passion in their pizza, and it's a must stop for all pizza lovers read more

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While it 1000% is NOT the BEST pizza, it's for sure not bad by any means. 3.8 stars is probably a perfect rating tbh. Worth trying for sure but def better spots in the area for a slice. read more

I Have read and heard some promising things about this place. Although I was not too impressed with the Meatball hero that I bought. For $16 bucks to get old bread and a single meatball on a 10"+ hero is extremely disappointing . The sauce was decent but meatball was like a bit chewy and also seemed old as well. I'm sure if things were fresh the review may have slightly. PROVIDE FRESH FOOD AND PORTIONED PROPERLY !! read more

The standard slice is a solid anchor but the square and the white pie are really where it's at. It seems like there is quite the variety here where on the cheese the crust is more the pillowy style, but on the white pie it's stretched thinner and got a crispy cracker crust. The fresh tomatoes on the square was really a treat. We've been crushing pizza after pizza after pizza and the freshness brought us back to life. A real neighborhood spot with construction guys hitting it up on their lunch break. Overall, I would recommend and the sesame seeds on the crust is really nice. I've done this on Detroit pizzas at home, but think it works better in this thinner white pie. read more

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Went to New York for a long weekend and had pizza on our mind. We went everywhere and I mean everywhere. This place was hands down the winner. We're from Chicago and have great food at our fingertips but this pizza has ruined what I thought was pizza. I dream about the grandma slice weekly since we've been home and frankly, I'm jealous that New Yorkers have this joint in their backyard. Best damn pie I've ever had. read more

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10-17-24. This place is great. Definitely nothing fancy, but it's just a casual, old school pizza joint. Unassuming, unpretentious style classic slices. I've seen this place on numerous television shows and the owner actually had a pizza show on social media where he traveled around and tried different styles of pizza from a variety of states. I never met him, but the employees mirror his "on air" personality, as does his pizza. Humble and hardworking......this place exemplifies just how good these "Mom and Pops" truly are. I hope they keep up the great work and stay in business forever. We NEED these types of places. read more

I did a pizza crawl through Long Island and Brooklyn. This place was my favorite. At first glance, it looked like they went skimpy on the cheese, but once I bit into it I quickly realized it was perfectly balanced. I absolutely loved it. Yum. Visually appealing. No flop. Crispy and chewy crust. Delicious cheese and sauce. Great price. No complaints. I got a regular slice and didn't add any garlic, pepper or parm. It was excellent the way it was straight out of the oven. read more

Best Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stopped in as part of my quest to go to all the best pizza places in NY - no pun intended - and with a 9.1 from Dave this was clearly on the list. The slice was a nice light slice - solid and up there with what you expect from good NYC pizzeria pizza. Doesn't compete with the coal and brick oven places you typically think of when you think of spectacular pizza, but for a typical pizzeria slice, it's definitely in the upper echelon. Delicious sauce and cheese blend, with fresh basil being a nice touch to complete the bite. Absolutely no flop, a great char, and a chewy crust. Not sure I'd travel back to Williamsburg for it, but if I were in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to grab another slice here. read more

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Best pizza strives for excellence with reasonable prices and excellent flavors. What more can you ask for... Casual, neighborhood pizza joint with a family-friendly ambiance. read more

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Absolutely love this slice. It has everything you need: perfect crunch, perfect ratio and perfect seasoning to the sauce. I found this spot from the pizza show and I remember they emphasized how much they care about using quality ingredients in their pizza and their pizza is just that, quality. They're always super nice here and they get your order out quickly. It a nice spot out here in Brooklyn, it's small but it's still in a beautiful area with outdoor seating so you can enjoy a slice while you take in Brooklyn. read more

Best Pizza - Nice little spot here in Brooklyn - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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In the pursuit of finding one of the best slices in NYC, I stumbled upon Best pizza. This place is hot, literally and figuratively! Best pizza was packed when I stumbled in, but the wait time was decent and the pizza was worth it. I believe I paid like $6-10 for 2 slices? Loved the thinness of the pizza and the way the cheese literally melted off. So fresh and it definitely warmed my soul on such a cold day. Still have tons of more places to try, but this definitely hit the spot and worth the try! read more

Best Pizza - 2 slices - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First off - the music playing was not only load but very inappropriate. You are a stop & visit restaurant where folks from all over come to try a slice. Playing Thug, Gangster, Hip-hop music with sexual lyrics blasting is not what i would expect, especially watching how you act and conduct yourself on The Pizza Show. Second - The slice(s) was not all that, improving the taste by adding spices, oregano I believe. Sorry but the food did not deliver. Bummer as I really enjoyed you on the PS. read more

Best Pizza - INSIDE BEST PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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