IL Bel Paese

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Nah this place is actually unreal. Inconspicuous casual pizza spot that I've gotten for wings takeout on Super Bowl night (which is a high stakes night) and they did not disappoint. Very crispy for takeout. Their baked ziti is out of this world. Chicken parm is average and not a standout dish but not bad. Def recommend!! read more

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Leah R.

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I ordered catering from here and THEY WERE AMAZING. I 100% recommend. Great prices for AMAZING food, genuinely my entire party was commenting on how yummy it was. Incredible service over the phone, free delivery. I couldn't recommend them enough. The manager, Lester was so kind to me. read more

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Just had pizza for the second time from here and it's now my partner an I's favorite pizza delivery for our neighborhood. (We've been searching for a place for a while since we moved to this part of BK) I really like the crust from here. Not too thick, not too thin, perfect density to taste the flavor. Evenly dispersed cheese that's not too oily. I only wish it came hot when delivered, but it's winter so that could be a factor. Perfect for a night you don't feel like cooking! read more

IL Bel Paese - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Incredibly striking & delicious food! My taste buds were screaming for more pasta My family catered from iL Bel Paese and we couldn't stop eating everything. The penne vodka, sausage and peppers, lasagna, and so much more was all mouthwatering. You can tell all of this food was made with love and care! Just chefs kiss! read more

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There aren't a ton of pizza spots that come to mind for me in this area. I had walked by this place many times but never noticed it and tried it on a whim. If I had to characterize it I would call it more of a New York slice, salty greasy and very satisfying. Surprisingly the garlic knots were also very good and i don't even usually go for them! Pies are very big so definitely more for a group (though I ordered this just for myself lol). read more

IL Bel Paese - 5 Garlic Knots - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Patrick J.

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3 months ago

Everything. One visit, I knocked out two slices. One regular, very fresh, very solid. One margarita slice-absolutely outstanding. Great dough, sweet tasty garlic tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Not to be missed. I'm looking forward to getting back there and having a grandma slice. This place is not to be passed up. By miles they are tops in this neighborhood read more

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Ashley R.

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1 year ago

This review is based on the nasty tasting food that made me sick , the dried up so called Rice ball and the arrogant manager who spoke with me on the phone. According to the manager the rice ball is actually made with Risotto. That was the first red flag. The second was the lack of accountability , even after telling him the rice ball was inedible. Also - I have no understanding as to why they cut the rice ball in half. Maybe its an attempt to try and mask the polenta like texture. If I could give 0 stars I would. According to Mr.Arrogant manager no-one has ever complained. Smh. I highly doubt I will order from here again . This restaurant needs to stop acting like everyone does not know what good food safe food and a rice ball is. I surely do and this is not it. It also made us sick. I am nauseous as I type this. read more

IL Bel Paese - The so called Rice ball Which allegedly is actually made with risotto and had the consistency of polenta, yes polenta. Very disappointed. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Kate C.

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Staying in bushwick I wanted Italian but was too tired to adventure to the city. This was great, the staff were super kind. They let me stay and eat and work for a while read more

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Sacheen V.

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Big place. Stopped in to grab a slice and a beer for my baby hangover. Got a pepperoni Sicilian with a corona. Not too shabby. Could've been hotter. But not complaining. Staff friendly. Loved the decor. read more

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Jose S.

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7 months ago

I found it to be kind of expensive there large plain pizza pie compared to other Pizzeria prices in the area

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Jia-Lian L.

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I've used too good to go for this pizzeria many times and they have an amazing deal using it. 4 slices of pizza for 5 or 6 dollars. The pizza is generally pretty flavorful but the only thing that takes it from being a 5 out of 5 is the crust. It is very very often too crunchy. The perfect ny slice should be bendable without it breaking but almost every time I've gotten pizza here, it breaks and makes the crust not enjoyable. They have a lot of special slices and I would very much so recommend though. Tons of seats in side too! read more

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Evan M.

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7 months ago

Great food but the staff was the best part. They were all super friendly and helpful.

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Sarah R.

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Casual neighborhood spot serving some pretty good pastas. We've ordered delivery a couple of times before and then dined in for the first time. Service was super friendly, and I think it was the owner (?) but there was a kind older gentleman who kept checking on all the tables to make sure we have everything we need. We've tried a bunch of their pastas: carbonara, alfredo, vodka, bolognese. All of them were delicious. Maybe the tiniest bit on the bland side, but the pasta itself was perfectly al dente. read more

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Donna F.

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We came up to Brooklyn to visit family and told them we were craving some delicious authentic NY Pizza and they recommended. Was not disappointed!! Amazing and perfect! Service was great and delivered hot and fresh. Will definitely order again and looking forward to leftovers tomorrow! Pies were huge! Highly recommend read more

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They have vegan cheese! I usually get the vegan brick oven pizza with eggplant. The dough is delicious, they load it up with plenty of cheese, and they don't skimp on the toppings. The eggplant is not the best I've had, but still decent. I wish they offered more vegan pizza options rather than me having to customize my own. I got french fries as a side and they were great. A restaurant is often only as good as the cheapest item on their menu because it shows the care they put in the food, no matter what. You get a big portion of fries and they even top it with parsley (or cilantro?). Delivery is reliable as well, which is always a plus. read more

IL Bel Paese - Vegan cheese pizza with eggplant. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Mariluz R.

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Amazing delicious Pizza and Calamari great customer service friendly respectful to there community A place to stop bye and taste they pizza my favorite pizza is in Harlem Pasty's and in Brooklyn I'll bel paese is my choice read more

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Randall M.

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2 years ago

I traveled to Il Bel Paese at the suggestion of Dave Portnoy. Il Bel Paese is located in the very tough neighborhood of Bushwick. I popped in and I ordered a Margherita slice, and an Upside slice. The Margherita was very good, and the Upside down was better. My bill with a bottle of Poland spring water was $10.75. It is located across the street from Circo's Pastry Shop, which is an additional reason for me to return. read more

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Teagan M.

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i order from here every week (at least), sometimes 3 times in one weekend. i get their vodka pasta and caesar salad with garlic knots and it literally makes me feel as close to heaven as i may ever be. highly recommend. read more

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Gretchen R.

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Great pizza, friendly staff. Cool vibe inside. Wish their name was easier to remember though. Hard to order delivery when I can't ever remember what it's called! read more

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Kristin W.

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Twice my best friend and I have ordered takeout from here and we weren't disappointed! Their eggplant parm sandwich, fries, pasta, and garlic knots are so tasty! read more

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Erin B.

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Looking For Good Quality Pizza & I stumbled upon this restaurant on yelp ! I'm glad I ordered from here , the pizza had that exact pizza shop taste that I was looking For ! Delivery was SUPER FAST ! I'll definitely order from here again ! Only thing was my zeppoles were extremely hard! As if they were old or re fried! I was disappointed but overall the quality of my pie was amazing I definitely recommend read more

IL Bel Paese - Large Pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Erin R.

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6 years ago

Ok, this is a white pie with double pepperoni, and I'm here to tell you it's AMAZING. Look no further. read more

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Wilmer D.

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2 years ago

Tasty delicious food! Fast delivery! A great place to dine with friends and family! Affordable as well.

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Janet C.

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3 years ago

first time eating here very good pizza very crunchy and very clean. Please recommend it.

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This place will overcook your fries and throw to your order whatever is left on that very bottom of that fryer. It was 6:45pm not 5 minutes before closing. read more

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Estela S.

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It's ok. Good lunch special. Wished they heated up the pizza longer, it would have better. But the place is clean and that's the most important thing we could ask for. read more

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Natalie T.

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This is hands down my favorite place to get a cheap slice in Bushwick. Also, for rainy days when your stuck inside, this is the only place in my hood that offers a brick oven pizza that's only 12", perfect size for a single person. Salads are very good and reasonably priced. It's rare I order delivery, but if you do try to order through SLICE app, it saves the restaurant's quite a bit of money than the other food delivery options. read more

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Aury O.

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This place is amazing, I recently discovered them on yelp and ordered takeout. My friend ordered the calamari and I ordered the pasta bolognese. It was delicious! the calamari was fresh and seasoned to perfection and the pasta was AMAZING!! I chose the rigatoni with the bolognese because I found the ridges are perfect little pockets for saucy goodness. The bolognese sauce tastes homemade and makes me feel like my nonna made it for me if I had a one. I don't know why this place has so few reviews. Definitely try it it if you can!! read more

IL Bel Paese - Pasta Bolognese and Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Robert B.

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7 years ago

New place, very good pasta. The place is clean and runs very efficiently. The owner and employees are real Italians and love what they do. The staff was very attentive to us and the quality of food was very good. We tried their pizza as well and it was definitely 5 star worthy. read more

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Chris B.

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The pizza's pretty good hence the two stars, but the wings are some of the worst I've had in my life. They're ridiculously small with less meat on them than I thought possible. Aside from that, they're overcooked (or old, I can't tell) to the point that the chicken is chewy like jerky. I'm not even remotely exaggerating; it's bad. I've stubbornly reordered it 5-6 times hoping that I had just received the undesirables of an old bag of frozen wings because I had a hard time believing such a well-reviewed pizzeria would sell such poor quality wings, but every single order I've received has been the same leading me to conclude that this just their product. Perhaps no one else orders wings or they just use their old, tiny wings for the 'Pizza and Wing' deal, I don't know. I just know I'll never order wings from them again. read more

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Michelle R.

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Never left a review for a pizza shop before but I had to with these guys :) the food is absolutely delicious. Great cooks. I never been inside the store so I can't comment on that but the DoorDash orders are always slamming :) read more

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Carlos M.

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3 years ago

One of the best pizzerias in Bushwick, staff is friendly and run by a Italian owner with his sons.

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Amazing artichoke spinach pizza I highly recommend soo delicious creamy, fresh, warm and tasty

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Chelsea D.

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I ordered the Sicilian Pizza which was DELICIOUS!! Since I moved to the area 7 months ago I've been searching for the best pizza delivery. This was the best I've had so far and my delivery man was incredibly nice. I look forward to trying something else of their menu in the future. For the soda I just wrote my flavor in the "comments" section since it doesn't look like it's filled out properly on the app. I could've choose. I have them two options and they gave me the first soda I listed. Perfect delivery experience! Pizza was still warm. Crust was thick and delicious. read more

IL Bel Paese - Sicilian Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Bella M.

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5 years ago

Very good, 9/10 for the regular. I would prefer the crust less crispy. Cheese and sauce are good. The Margaritta Pizza is 10/10. Delivery guy is outstanding. read more

IL Bel Paese - Very good, 9/10 for the regular. . Large Pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Andrés D.

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3 years ago

Enjoyed the cheese slice, very thin, very clean, No complaints. Traditional Slice great service.

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Rachel M.

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Best pizza in the neighborhood. The salads are great too. Reasonable prices, super friendly service. Very thankful for this place!

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Harrison A.

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Just stopped into this place to try it out since they just opened. I got a slice of pepperoni with extra pepperoni. And a root beer. Not only was the pizza better than average but the pizza was fantastic! The crust was just the right amount of crispy and soft on the inside, the pepperonis were delicious, and the cheese was fresh and melty. To top it all off the service was great. And, I paid with credit card! I highly recommend this to anyone who is in the neighborhood or is near the neighborhood and I hope they continue to stay in business for a long time. read more

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Nathan H.

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This new pizza place just opened up about a month ago. My experience was great, the pizza was great, the staff was friendly and helpful. By the looks of their menu, they do a lot more than just pizza which is great. Their menu also shows they have a vegan option. Looking forward to returning to this spot! read more

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Anna E.

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Nothing fancy but they have an excellent New York slice. Highly recommend the Chicken Caesar slice!

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305 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Bushwick
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(718) 628-0077
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https://www.ilbelpaesepizza.com

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Hours

What time does IL Bel Paese open?

IL Bel Paese opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does IL Bel Paese close?

IL Bel Paese closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.IL Bel Paese closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.IL Bel Paese closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does IL Bel Paese take credit cards?

Yes, IL Bel Paese takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does IL Bel Paese have catering options?

Yes, IL Bel Paese does have catering options.

Does IL Bel Paese serve alcohol?

Yes, IL Bel Paese serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does IL Bel Paese have TVs?

Yes, IL Bel Paese has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does IL Bel Paese have outdoor seating?

No, IL Bel Paese does not have outdoor seating options.

Does IL Bel Paese have parking?

Yes, IL Bel Paese has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is IL Bel Paese wheelchair accessible?

Yes, IL Bel Paese is wheelchair accessible.

Does IL Bel Paese have free WiFi?

Yes, IL Bel Paese has free WiFi.

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7 months ago

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6 years ago

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7 years ago

Great place, big spacious dining area, really clean, smell great in there, friendly people, the owners are OTB Italians: legit! Best pizza outside of Italy, guaranteed. read more

Mikayla V.

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16

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6 years ago

very authentic italian food and SO SO GOOD. The pizza is incredible. This is our GO TO SPOT for italian food.

Antonio R.

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8

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7 years ago

Best pizza I've ever had in NYC Friendly staff Great atmosphere Solid pricing Great delivery range read more

NameBran C.

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5 years ago

Will recommend this place to everyone!

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