Lucali is one of the last major NYC pizzerias to avoid my grasp. This is due primarily to the hours, as well as my long running intrigue with more off-the-grid places. A few weeks back, my friend and I resolved to rectify this, but then remembered the recent news. Lucali was closed while Mark Iacono recovered and sorted out a mess of a situation in his old neighborhood. Then I remembered that his brother Chris, who took quite awhile getting this place open, finally did actually open. Given the location in southern Park Slope right by Toby's Public House, we decided to check this out instead. We came a bit before 6pm, but they hadn't formally opened and the oven hadn't heated up to proper temperatures yet. After splurging on expensive beer at Eagle Provisions, we came back a half hour later. The place is dark and intimate inside with candles everywhere, a little dim lighting, brick walls, soft Italian-ish music playing, and the huge wood fired oven front and center. Chris Iacono was working the oven, which I appreciate immensely; some many would-be pizzaiolos think it's sufficient to slap their name on a place and then sit back on their asses. Our waiter was a Brooklyn guy, was very friendly and knowledgeable, as well as efficient. Being Park Slope, the place was full of families as well as a few couples and tables of friends. It never had a wait that night, but it did stay pretty full. That is awesome, as this place probably deserves the hype that its brother pizzeria gets. We got a pizza that was half hot sausage, and half olives and onions (my friend's) choice. It was pretty freaking great, but not at all what I was expecting. I've always heard people talk about Lucali and its smoky-sweet crust, and I imagined it being along the lines of a NY-Naples hybrid pie along the lines of Totonno's, or at least NY-style like Di Fara, but it was neither. It was sort of crisp crust like they serve at places like Joe & Pat's in Staten Island, except with more flavor and more rise. This rise helped it hold up to the toppings, and despite the surprise I thoroughly enjoyed this crust. As for the toppings, they were at the high quality level you could expect. The fresh mozzarella was luscious and milky. The tomato sauce was flavorful if a little subtle. The olive oil used was light and fruity, tying the various elements together. The hot sausage--from Faicco's in the West Village and Dyker Heights--was great as could be expected, and was applied in small crumbles. As a whole the pie didn't strike me as world-beating, but it was pretty addictive. With a mellow, low-key atmosphere as opposed to its perpetually mobbed relative, it's a wonder why Giuseppina's isn't more popular. I still haven't tried Mark's original place, I have to say his brother makes some damned great pizza. A place that both makes great pizza and is a neighborhood hangout can be rare even in Brooklyn. I even saw a Rockwellian scene where a little girl walked over to the oven to watch Chris make pizza and he showed her how, even giving here something to taste. Above all else, Giuseppina's is genuine--which is even more rare in today's restaurant scene--and in my book that makes it a must go. As for Lucali, well..I'm see them soon. read more

Lucali's owner's brother runs this restaurant and while the menu is very similar, it's not the same. The decor is a bit more modern, they serve wine and beer and the space is bigger. However, the sauce (or gravy) is tweaked and while the pizza has good flavor, it doesn't measure up to Lucali's pizza. The only reason we came here was because Lucali was closed indefinitely for renovations. You don't have to wait hours for a table or even be turned away for the night so that's a plus. Also, the pizza isn't as bad as I make it out to be but I really love Lucali's pizza. They don't take card here either so remember to bring cash. I don't play when it comes to pizza. This place is for muggles. read more

THIS PLACE IS GREAT. For lots of reasons. First of all, my 3 friends and I were just perusing Yelp for nearby pizza places, actually looking for a cheap place, you know them, New Yorkers -- those $1 slice places! Our friend found Giuseppina's and led us here, and we thought, oh no! We are not dressed classy enough! But then we just gave it a try. Turns out, we WERE classy enough, because this place is gorgeous and candlelit, but also very welcoming and very reasonably priced. A casual delicious pie is only $22, which is great for the budget of twentysomethings. A glass of wine was inexpensive too, which was exactly what I was in the mood for. This place was really great and I can't wait to go back soon! It's nice to have a classy place to grab some quality pizza that isn't snooty at all and is affordable for lil' ole me. :) read more

You can keep your Grimaldi's, as it doesn't hold a candle to Giuseppina's for the best pie in Brooklyn, and MAYBE the best in NYC. I've been in the city for 16 years, and have eaten a lot of pizza over that time, and I swear this is the best I've had in the 5 boroughs. The only complaint I have...and i make this complaint while still unflinchingly giving the restaurant a 5 stars rating...is that they don't offer any salad. Please...just give me two salads: one mixed greens, one cesar...or something similar. Heck...even just ONE mixed greens salad with a house-made vinaigrette would be awesome. In the meantime, I will continue to get my pie from G's and stop on the way home to get a salad from Toby's (across the street). Keep up the good work on the pizza! read more

I stopped in because this is my favorite pizza place anywhere. But the prices are now astronomical. I've never seen anything like it. Not in Brooklyn and not in Manhattan. It's unfortunate. A small pizza with the works is $50. read more

Loved this place. Visiting from out of town and saw the other awesome recommendations for it. Seeing how well others wrote intimidates me at times into being a mere lurker. But clearly, I liked it well enough to say something. We were seated within minutes, and I'm not sure I would call the ambience Middle Earth-like. Maybe the Leaky Cauldron is a more accurate. No, that's not it, I'm just grasping. This is what they call NY-style, right? Thin crust and fresh ingredients combined to create a true synergy of flavors that I won't forget. We had half pepperoni and half mushroom/spicy sausage. Cash only. Local feel, global appeal. read more

I went in expecting this to be more than pizzas and calzones and while that was my mistake if that's all you are gonna make, it better be good. This wasn't bad but it wasn't great. We had just a plain cheese calzone so I can't vouch for the pizza. There wasn't much of a selection of toppings or fillers for the calzone but again, it was still an enjoyable meal. I feel that the meal was more expensive than it should have been. Also, I really wish restaurants would be upfront about not excepting cards. I hate that my husband had to leave me at the table by myself while he had to go find a ATM to pay. It was a long wait for what I hoped would be a great italian restaurant in my neighborhood but all we got was another pizza place across the street from an existing pizza place (which is much better and more versatile). read more

This pizza place has a lot of charm to it and also has a very low key vibe. We went there as a group of four and we had no trouble getting a table, it was rather quiet on a Thursday night. We shared a vegetable pie and a calzone with mushroom. That was more than enough food and my belly was bursting. I enjoyed the pie, loved all the vegetables and there was a hit of spice every other bite you took (I think there were hot peppers on there). As for the calzone, it was average - not outstanding but a pleasure to eat. If you want a chill/easy place to come to without a line and solid pizza, Giuseppina's can be your place. read more

I went late on a Sunday night with my girlfriend and a couple of friends - the restaurant was soon to close, but we were seated anyway. We ordered a pie with pepperoni and were not disappointed. The pies here are light but very tasty. The waiter suggested a calzone, but we were doing a mini-pizza tour so we wanted to have some room for the next place. So while the food and service were great, I do have to say that the beer selection was actually quite bad - they only offer about six beers and most of them are thick, dark beers. I really liked that the cooking area is open to the dining room. Definitely have to stop by again. read more

Cash only. Super fast service. Place was empty at 4 in the afternoon on a Sunday. Friendly waitress and amazing pizza. Thin crust, semi sweet sauce. Edges if the pizza were a little too crispy and broke instead of just being crunch but amazing none the less. read more

Giuseppina's - Half sausage and mushroom, half plain - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've lived in a few blocks from this place for 3 years and I finally made it. The hype is absolutely worth it. The moment I walked in here, the smell of garlic and roasted meats/veggies/cheese instantly gave me a hint of what was to come. The aromas were not of your standard pizzeria fare, but this isn't your standard pizzeria - you can't, and wouldn't want to buy it by the slice here. The pizzas come out of the back wall, which is a gigantic brick oven that has a volcano of flame spouting up in the middle of it - it's pretty mesmerizing to watch the pizzas enter and exit the inferno. Anyway, to the pizza. My table was about 20 people for a friends BDAY, and it seemed pies kept coming until we couldn't finish anymore. We had all of them except the "Giuseppina Special" which says $50/ea on the menu, no dice there. I don't really have a favorite because they were all amazing. My advice is to come here with at least 4 people to get 2-3 different pies to eat because if you only get one, you're missing out. I had a bite of one of the calzone's as well. Also pretty amazing, but that was the first thing I ate so it kind of got lost in the process. We got some dessert calzones, which I can speak about and say they're phenomenal. Get that too...and the wine, also really good and affordable. This place is a hidden gem, and I feel fortunate to live so close. Definitely a top 10 pizza in NYC. read more

We came here for our 6th Pizza Club meeting, and it ranked as the top place all around. Thursday night, quiet, a few groups in the whole place. We ordered 2 pies and went halvsies on each with the toppings - shallots and hot peppers, cheese, a pepperoni, and a mushroom. That was ambitious for the 3 of us, but it turns out it was the best decision we made, for the pizza was DELICIOUS. Crust - thin but sturdy enough for the toppings, AND the edges bubbled up, crisped, and made these huge air pockets. A pile of fresh basil in the middle of each pizza was great - I personally love lots of it. All of the ingredients were super fresh, and tasted so. The sauce was just the right thickness and flavor - tomatoey without the pasty-ness of, well, tomato paste. The cheese was gooey without overpowering the rest of the pizza. He's really got the ratio of ingredients just right! The pizza was piping hot when it came out. Since we ordered two, they brought us the first one as it was finished, then when we looked almost finished with it, brought out the 2nd one. We stuffed ourselves...AND were each able to take a slice or 2 home for leftovers. The owner came over and chatted with us, and he was super nice. FYI, he's not the one who was in the knife fight last year (that was his brother, of Lucali). I really appreciated that small touch, and I would definitely come back and bring lots of friends, for the pizza was that good! read more

Last night we tried Giuseppina's. We split a pizza covered with very fresh basil and drank Peroni beer. I thought the pizza was very good while my girlfriend was a bit less enthusiastic. Personally I loved the thin crust but found the sauce a bit bland. She thought the crust was okay but the sauce a bit sour (I disagreed but we all taste things differently). We both liked the beer :-) The serve staff and owner are both very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant is tastefully decorated. We also enjoyed the classic Italian-American music (though we did ask them to turn it down a little which they were happy to do). I am sure it is expensive to buy firewood for the oven but while the pizza here is a very good pizza for 12 to 14 dollars, our opinion was that it is not worth $22. read more

Good pizza close by to the apartment. Limited menu of pizza and calzones only, and limited toppings. The simple stuff. Decent wine and some beer. No menu = no prices, but the pie was good. Not the best pizza I've had, but pretty good to make it the local joint. read more

Just pizza and calzones, however the best pizza and calzones ever! Super thin and crackery crust. You gotta get the dessert calzone before you leave. It has a honey ricotta filling and Nutella topping. read more

Giuseppina's - Dessert calzone yummmmmm - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious pizza, beautiful ambiance. This was my first visit and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Next time I am in NY I would definitely go again. I would have given 5 stars but the cash only concept took a star away read more

Giuseppina's - Yum yum! I couldn't wait to eat before I decided to take a pic. "Half cheese, half mushrooms and peppers" - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food here was great. Pizza and Calzones. Once you taste it you'll find that it's well worth the price. I would definitely be a regular customer here if I lived a little closer. The Pizza tasted extremely fresh and I can honestly say its the best I have tasted since moving here from Florida. P.S. The service was great read more

My fave pie in the slope. The service is great and the food amazing. Their dessert calzone regularly visits my dreams where I'm surround by these amazing pockets or nutella and ricotta. A dream where I can eat as many as i want and not gain a single pound. A great spot to come with a small group so you can split a pie and share a large calzone, but believe me, when it comes to dessert, you'll want your own. read more

I never expected to eat a $40 pizza in my life, but now I am glad that I did. The everything pizza here was killer, nearly as good as DiFara's. The restaurant was very dim, so it's a good thing you don't have to read a long menu. But it was bright enough for great conversation and enjoying the obviously lovingly-crafted pizza. I liked the vibe here - all the other patrons seemed to be enjoying themselves in varying degrees of effusiveness. Families, couples, and groups of friends. I like that. It looked like a serious, grown up place from the outside, but it felt not at all hoity-toity inside. The crust on this pizza was really great. Thin and crispy. Don't get me started on the toppings. Basil, olives, cheese, garlic - all excellent. The pepperoni itself left a little to be desired, though. I like mine noticeably spicier. Overall, great pizza, attentive and informed servers, and a cozy environment. I loved it! read more

So good! I came here once awhile ago for pizza and remembered to return one day. This time I had the most amazing calzone (A small calzone is perfect for one). Ever. Period. It was $12 plus two for each topping. While the toppings were sparse it was the exact perfect amount, no topping was over powering. Fresh basil...I love basil. Oh, I wished they delivered, but then again the place is so warm and inviting I enjoy being there. My dinner guest even said "I might have to get a yelp acct just to praise this place.." We kept the price low by having had sipped on a bottle before arriving. Ok, I sipped. Waiters were more than kind. fyi, Cash only-closed Tuesdays. Let me know if youre going bc I can go again and again...ha...okay Im kinda serious, let me know. read more

In response to the South slope spotlight All of you people who who praise Giuseppina's so highly - do yourself a favour and try out Franny's on flatbush ave or Roberta's in bushwick. Giuseppina's is way too expensive for what it is - a weird "cracker-crust" pizza. Not that I would prefer "La Famiglia" which is just disgusting. Previous review: Based on take out: The pizza is actually reasonably OK. However, it is waaaayyyyy too expensive!!! I am giving it only 1 stars because someone has to do it. You simply can't justify paying $27 for an amount of food that small, and I am talking about their 20 inch pizza. Don't understand why people accept this!?!?! Yes, I know, a thin crust IS good, but this almost too thin and kind of in the not entirely correct way. Actually more like some kind of thin flatbread. If you wanna know what I mean by the correct way, go to either Roberta's in Bushwick, or Forcella in Williamsburg! At Giuseppina's they do use some kind of mozzerella, which similar to the kind Lombardi's use, the overly white and square shaped kind - but this is still not the real thing, which it should be at this price - and too little topping. My personal opinion is that a fair price would have been somewhere around $14 I am not going to get pizza from there again, which means that I am probably not getting pizza in this neighborhood anytime soon since there aren't any alternatives. It wasn't bad - just ridiculously overpriced. Hate the fact that they don't take credit card - but since I am not coming there again - peace with that... read more

Giuseppina's is a great, cozy pizza spot. I was really excited to come here, especially after reading all the reviews about how awesome the pizza is.. and I will say that the pizza is pretty awesome! I traveled all the way to BK from Manhattan to have a taste of pizza heaven and I was not disappointed!! I came with a group of 9, we ordered two pies, two calzones, and 4 beers and the bill was $122. So I will say that they are a bit steep in price, but as long as you're not coming here 5 nights a week for pizza, I will say it's worth it to make the trip every once in a while. Each pie is $22 and $3 for each topping, we got two pepperoni pies so they were $25 each. The calzone's are $12 and also $3 for each topping (or stuffing?). Next time I find myself in Park Slope I will more than likely like to come back. One more thing to note... it's Cash Only! read more

Visited Giuseppina's on date night with my girl and was completely blown away. The weather was wet and cold and we didn't want to trek too far so we just popped into the first place we could find. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Giuseppina's is like a pub from Middle Earth - warm, smells like a fireplace, candles everywhere - dim but in that soft, fire-lit kind of way that makes you want to live there. The wood-fired oven was roaring and the smell of amazing food was thick in the air. THE FOOD: We ordered a large pizza and it was absolutely MASSIVE. The crust was thin and perfectly crisped. The sauce was so good that I'd drink it straight. SERVICE: Our server was friendly and attentive. He greeted us with a smile seconds after we walked in even though the place was busy. We never waited more than a few minutes for anything and he handled multiple tables with ease and a great attitude. PRICE: It's a little on the pricey side for a large pizza but for a date night it was totally worth it. Plan on spending $50-$65 for two people plus a drink or two. FINAL WORD: We both LOVED this place and agreed that we'll be bringing our out of town friends here at the earliest opportunity. read more

What a wonderful spot. The same owners as Lucali but without the demoralizing wait times. The only thing I would add to the experience is salad. Enjoy it. read more

Yes yes and yes! No need to reiterate what others have written....except maybe, get the Nutella calzone if it's on the chalkboard. Broke our Yom Kippur fast here last night after visiting Greenwood Cemetery and Prospect Park's Memorial Grove. And now we want to make it part of our annual tradition. Or just move there so we could eat there on a more frequent basis. Yes folks, it is that good! Date night, family night, just go. read more

Sixty dollars is too much for one pizza! On March 11th we ordered from Giuseppina's (pick up). When my fiance arrived, the manager told him the credit card machine was down and they couldn't process the seamless order. They asked him to pay in cash. He paid, but later realized the charge was never deleted or refunded. When we went back to the restaurant the following week to explain that we had paid twice, the same manager said he didn't remember a thing and refused to work with us or seamless. We are honest customers, and acted on good faith. Ripping people off is bad business! read more

Great pizza with minimal wait. Good chew to the crust. Cash only, but there's an ATM inside.

Oh. My. Lord. Oh. My. This pizza had me completely obsessed. Yes, they could have a more customer centric approach, but that pizza? The best I've had short of Italy. And I travelled with a picky companion. Slicing the veg thin is nothing short of miraculous, the olives are kalamatas, the dough? THE DOUGH? Heavenly sweet, soft, stretchy, not over-crisp, FRESH. Nothing will replace it in my mind. It was a dream of pizza. And it was close to my house, in a non-crowded area of the Slope, lovely to walk to, close to gorgeous Greenwood Cemetery, and eating there at 7 on a weekday there was no line, no crowds. I'd give it 5 stars but that they could have more options so that I could go there with my vegan, gluten-free friends (I just can't bear having to go somewhere else when I want that pizza!). I find that kind it lame to shun inclusive customer service in that way. Not that I want vegan g-free pizza! No don't touch that dough! But a salad maybe? Some sort of gorgeous huge salad worthy of the pizza to tempt my friends to come with. Also, that wait for take-out was so cruel last time. read more

Really good calzone. I love the way wood burning ovens cook dough. A ton of fresh basil on top & inside, garlic with cheese. Mmm. I wish the cheese would have been spread closer to the corners of the dough because my first bite was just bread. A tad expensive in my opinion. I'm not sure if they used fresh mozzarella and a high quality ricotta. That would then explain the $13. I'd like to come back and try a full pie. I had takeout, but the ten minutes I was there, the service was great. I wasn't ignored because I was taking out. The owner greeted us and offered us a seat and some water while we waited. read more

Giuseppina's - "Small" calzone. I wonder what the large is like. It was delightful. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chris Lacono(brother of famed Lucali owner Mark Lacono) is awesome! I ame in last night amd it was slow since it was a rainy sunday night. Aside from eating some of the best pizza Brooklyn has to offer, Chris conversated with my buddy and I like we were old pals. It says a lot about someones character. I dont have to say anything about the pizza since this yall already should know. If you dont, go here. Waiting 3 hours for Lucali is just.... well touristy. read more

Not sure what happened but their prices just sky-rocketed. Yes, the pizza, service and ambiance are still top notch, but with those prices I'd rather play the Lucali lotto where at least you can bring your own bottle. $55 for a two-topping(no meat) pizza and two beers is just too much. I'm not sure how they justify charging $8 for sausage or pepperoni, when you can buy a pound of the same stuff at a high-end deli for $8. A pound of meat will stretch to at least 8 pies, if not more. They used to have 2-3 bottles in the $22 range which was nice. Now, every bottle is $35 and up. Sadly, the value for what you're getting has plummeted. read more

So, after watching this space for what seemed like an eternity, it finally opens and gives us a chance to check out the newest addition to our small corner of Green-Wood. First impressions were favorable, were seated almost immediately and an eager waiter promptly appeared to explain menu choices. Mmm, here's where it started to go awry... Basic pizza with $3 toppings, things start to get pricy! In fact the bottle of wine was cheaper than the pizza! It took a while (long time) for pizza to arrive (which is almost contradictory for brick-oven pizza!) and when it did... nothing special. For a $25 pepperoni pizza I would have expected something more flavorful. Plus I'm not a fan of rolling out the dough with a wine bottle - couldn't find the rolling pin? Toby's has nothing to fear with this place! read more

I came here the day after Christmas with my family, after we gawked at the lights in Dyker Heights we drove back to my brother's neighborhood to warm up with some delicious pizza. We called ahead and said we were a party of 5, and they told us that they should have something within the next 20-30 minutes. When we arrived everyone was extremely nice - they said we'd have to wait about 10 min longer, and they creatively rearranged a couple of tables for us to accommodate our party size. The wait staff could not have been nicer or more attentive, and most important, the pizza and calzones were outstanding. I'm part Italian, and grew up in a very Italian neighborhood in the 'burbs, so I've eaten a lot of pizza, and calzones in my lifetime - but Guiseppina's by far serves up the best. We tried the Margherita pizza (classic mozzarella basil and tomato) and another - maybe sausage and pepper - and tried a cheese calzone (small) with sauce - everything was perfectly cooked, the same was amazing, the crust was that perfect brick oven northern italian style crust, and the calzones - my goodness - I usually don't even like calzones (they can be so heavy), but damn, those were good. I think this place is off to the right start - they've got great, accommodating, fast service, and wonderful food - you can't really go wrong. Yes, the pizzas are pricy, but they're worth it, and as one reviewer already said, their wine prices are decent (my family split a bottle). I live in northern california now, and there are maybe 1 or 2 places in San Francisco (and maaaayybe 1 in the East Bay) where I can get pizza like this, needless to say, I will be demanding a trip to Giuseppina's every time I visit home. read more

Very disappointed in this place. Dough was flavorless and toppings were also bland. Highly overpriced. Ordered a $24 pizza with three toppings (pepper, onion and sausage) and it cost an additional $17. Then because we didn't have cash, had to pay another $2.50 to use ATM. It's a big waste of money, especially when you have so many better options in the area that cost far less. read more

Giuseppina's is one of those places where I kick myself and say, "Why haven't I come here before?!" A mere 10 minute walk from my apartment, this place serves awesome pies in the most unassuming location. 3 friends and I came by around 8:30 on a Sunday and there was no wait. The interior is intimate and candlelit. It's a very similar setup to Lucali, where it's an open kitchen and you choose your own toppings for your pies. They also put tons of fresh basil leaves on top- my favorite! Our server was attentive and I loved his Brooklyn accent! He pointed us in the right direction for wine as well, so props to him for that. (Oh yes- one difference between this place and Lucali's is that they do have a wine list, whereas Lucali's is BYOB.) I'm sad that I didn't discover this place sooner. Dare I say it- I like it better than Lucali because it's less hyped and easier for me to get to. Hope I can return before I leave New York next month. read more

The best pizza I have had ever!!! I came here a few Sundays ago when I was visiting my sister and her family when they suggested lets get pizza. They had been here before with the kids so they knew it was family friendly and I was set. We sat right in front of the open kitchen and it was great to see all the ingredients right there and the cooks using a mandolin right on top of the dough for the freshest ingredients. We ordered a large pepperoni and large cheese and a small calzone along with a bottle of wine and it was wonderful. The crust was perfect with the caramelized bottom and the calzone was out of this world. Next time I visit my sister and nephews I will def be back at Giuseppina's One note- They only accept Cash! read more

Giuseppina's is Lucali's little brother located in the south slope part of Brooklyn. They make pizza completely identical to Lucali's. I took my kids for dinner on Sunday night at their 5:30 opening. We ordered the Margherita pie in which they devoured. They loved it! For dessert I ordered them the Nutella calzone and they didn't even offer me a bite. :( I know they loved it! If you're in the mood for a good pizza stop by for a pie or 2 or 3. It's Lucali's without the wait. You won't regret it! read more

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There is a lot of good pizza in the area (It is Brooklyn after all) but this is my favorite in walking distance. Their wine list is good and it has a great feel of a local pizza place. I would highly recommend this place for a date, or just for connecting with good friends. The prices are a little high, but the quality is worth it in my opinion. read more

Finally! This place is open, after more than a year of waiting. We never got a chance to try Lucali (damn you long lines out the door!) so super excited when it's sister joint was going to open in our neighborhood. Had dinner here tonight, and for the first time around, gonna give it 3.5 stars. Well, the good: Super fresh mozzarella/probably made in-house, lots of fresh basil, cozy atmosphere. Pizza was pretty good! Tables aren't packed in, making it a nice date spot. They roll their dough out with wine bottles! The middling: Pizza was alright for what you got: $20 for the pie (a generous 18", about 8 huge slices, we definitely took leftovers home) and other than garlic and basil (which are free), other toppings are $3/pop, kinda pricey. Neapolitan-style, traditional pizza. The bad: Toppings are barely there. We ordered shallots, mushrooms and hot peppers. In the 2.5 slices I had, I didn't have one mushroom, got some peppers (read: 3 thin slices). I didn't taste any garlic (but the Gentle Man did on his slices) yet there was a TON of basil? Weird that they would be kinda stingy on what you were paying for, yet generous on the free topping? We got a bottle of Aglianico - which was okay, but not WOW. It was $26, and the priciest bottle on their (short) list, which was actually a nice surprise, as they have an affordable list. Local tip: While you are waiting for your table (they'll take your phone number and call you when it's ready), head across the street past Brooklyn Pub, 2 doors north, to Lot 2 for salad/appetizer and a glass of wine while you wait. There is *only* pizza and calzone at Giuseppina's. read more

4.5 stars Pizza was pretty damn good. For sharing a pie, i like this place better than to toby's. Actually, compared to toby's, this place blows it out of the water. read more