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    Giuseppina's

    4.3 (384 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Michelle L.

    Cute, intimate pizza place that's suitable for a date night. They're cash only and only serve pizza and calzones. They're similar to Lucali, but much easier to get into. The pizza is enough for two people, maybe even three people. It's light with a delicious sauce. We ordered half regular, half mushroom. I'm not a fan of mushroom pizza but this one was great, they used thinly sliced portabello mushrooms which elevated it. This pizza place has entered the conversation as one of the better pizza places.

    Adelyn L.

    Great alternative if you don't want to wait for Lucalis. While it's still not Lucali, I do think it's great in its own way. My partner and I came on a Wednesday 7pm and it was quite empty. We were seated promptly and food came quick. Calzone was great and came with the side sauce. The sauce is delicious but the under side of the calzone was a bit soggy unfortunately. Pizza came out hot, crispy crust and delectable sauce. Service was also great. Place is dim and a great spot for a date or for something casual. I would be back.

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    Paul L.

    Fast service, thin crunchy pizza with fresh ingredients, and finally a nice selection of booze

    Sam S.

    Delicious pizza in a beautiful neighborhood sit outside and enjoy your life, I wish I could eat this thin crust savory pizza every day unfortunately I live too far away. I highly recommend this. Everyone says this is an alternative Lucali even though I haven't had Lucali yet, I give this five stars

    Nick M.

    Food: 4/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cost: 4/5 Will return: Definitely, especially for the times when I don't want to brave the line at Lucali

    Ashley E.

    Found this charming hole in the wall pizza place that I see shining as a secret gem of Brooklyn. Ended up here for a late dinner around 10 PM, because several places were already closed, and I'm sure glad the evening shook out that way otherwise we would've never happened upon this place. Fairly small restaurant, maybe 10 to 15 tables. Their menu is strictly pizzas and calzones... We went with the pizza, but I think the calzones are where it's at according to the menu and others ordering around us. The brick oven they cook everything in is out in the open so you get to see you them cooking your food. Since it is brick oven style, your order is done fairly quickly. They seem to have a lot of to go orders at the end of the night, as we were probably one of the last tables to be seated, and only a few other people were at the restaurant when we arrived. There was a limited beer and wine selection, but not surprised as it is a small place. The Brooklyn logger was just OK and my Pinot noir seemed very sweet... Not the vibe I was looking for wine-wise, but it did the trick For food we went with the white pizza. Seems like the pizzas were fairly pricey, but they were much larger than your regular brick oven type pizza... I would say it was at least a 14 or 16 inch. No complaints here as now we have leftovers for tomorrow evening when we get home from our event! Everyone loves some leftover pizza for a late night snack, am I right?! The pizza was great, and all the cheese was thoroughly baked, so no sliding off the crust. The crust was just crispy enough, there was no need to fold the pizza. We still wanted to try out the pizza sauce so we ask for a side of it to dip the white pizza in. Definitely a must! The sauce was excellent... Not too sweet, not to tangy... it was just right! So you better believe we got a side of that to take home with us for the leftovers! The wait staff was very prompt and attentive. Not necessarily the friendliest, but not rude by any means. I'm sure in the night you were just looking to get the job done so you can focus on closing up, and I'm sure with the amount of takeout orders they were fairly occupied. All in all, it was a very good experience, and would recommend to others. Great vibe for a girls dinner, to catch up with an old friend or even date night like we did... The ambience was low lit with lovely music that was just the right level so you weren't talking too loud or couldn't hear someone.

    Ordered half basil ... half pepperoni
    Asiah C.

    Its 1/1/2022 ... I wanted pizza bad ... Yelp is my advisor and saw this wasn't too far for pick up. When I pulled up the reviews for a quick recap. This one 3 star review picked up but i disregarded it . Maybe im being too much but i expected more. I arrived and said was doing pick up. I waved to the nice man standing in the back. Another younger male arrives, he either asks for my name or what i ordered. I give him both. He opens a box. The pizza looked bare. Lmao i knew that couldn't be my pizza because i ordered half pepperoni half basil. I pay 31 in cash. He hands me the box that in my head i just questioned was it mine? I said is this mine he goes yes. I open it up outside. I wanted to slam it on the ground ... I feel disrespected.. i honestly want to cry ... I hope this is not an indication to what my food year ... 3 stars cause i'm only one side of the story. I hate when my food experience is interrupted like this especially when i could have gone anywhere ... Im still going to eat my 31 dollar pizza with a tear and heartbreak.

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    Matthew S.

    A solid 4.0 in my book, and as you know, I have tried a lot of pizza since returning to the northeast 18 months ago. Before I came here, I did my research and found the owner here is the brother of the owner who owns Lucali. While I have never been to Lucali (impossible to get into unless you can get through the phones or you live nearby), I have done my research on the pie and found similarities between the two. Some even call this a "poor man's Lucali", which is not saying much since Lucali charges $28 for a pie; Giuseppina's charges $24. When it comes to atmosphere, this restaurant looks the romantic type. The low lighting, candle lit tables, the singers of the 1940's and 1950's serenading you as you eat. There is no dress code here, but this restaurant screams date night. When it comes to taste, I liked this pie, but did not love it. The crust is light and chewy, comprable to pita bread, the sauce is a bit light, but it works well, albeit it takes a back seat to the cheese here; I find the Parmesan cheese here packs a bit of a bite, which is why I went through 5 glasses of water with this pie. It also comes with Buffala mozzarella, the king of all cheeses, which really made it stand out and taste great. I was able to finish the whole pie easily, because the crust is so light, and because I kept drinking water to help move things along. It is roughly a 10 minute walk from the R train on Prospect Ave, so you have some time to walk this pie off so your gut will not be as bad when you finish. Cash only. Now I have to try Lucali - if I can ever get in there...

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    Best pizza in NYC - so good! Highly recommend a visit. Great service and delicious pizza.

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    Amazing pizza! Why go to Lucali when you can get a table and same quality here?!! Calzones are off the charts too.

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    I have never been to this one until we were unable to get into the recent concert for Tame Impala…read moreand this was a quick stroll from the arena. My daughter and I love Patsy's and if there is any pizza we want to get while in the city, this is a no-brainer. I love how classy and old-world the inside of this place looks. It makes you feel warm in the colder months, and refreshed in the warmer ones. The pizza always arrives still bubbling and with a beautiful undercarriage. They NEVER disappointed us and I would rather spend $200 per person here, than for the overpriced Tame Impala ticket.

    Patsy's Pizzeria delivers where it matters most: the food. I stopped in with a party of three…read morearound 430pm. The Margherita pizza was perfect. Fresh mozzarella, a nicely thin crisped crust, sweet tomato sauce, and fresh basil makes this simple pizza taste great. The fried calamari also impressed. It tasted notably fresh--light, clean, and not overly chewy like pre-frozen versions can sometimes be. While I can't say for certain, it had that just-prepared quality that makes a difference. The Caprese salad was a great way to start the meal, with fresh tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a balsamic drizzle was a nice light start. The atmosphere leans old-school Italian, which adds to the charm and character. Service was fine--nothing remarkable, but no major issues either. That said, my overall rating takes a big hit solely for the restaurants ridiculous tipping policy choices rather than the food itself. The automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill was frustrating. The menu does indicate that 18%, will automatically apply, or will be 20% for parties of six or more. We were only three people, so it felt inconsistent and unnecessary. On top of that, the added cost for credit card usage didn't help. I don't mind tipping for good service! In fact, I tip well--but I prefer having the choice and I'm old school so it's the principle of the matter. Being forced into it, takes away from an otherwise enjoyable meal. Bottom line: the food is strong and worth trying, but the billing practices leave a bad taste. If those were adjusted, this could easily be a higher-rated experience.

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