Best Sicilian slices in Brooklyn and all of New York nobody can't replicate their squares

Spumoni Gardens is one of those places where I already know I'm not leaving with just one thing. The Sicilian slice is DIVINE. Thick, cheesy, saucy, crispy around the edges, and just completely different from a regular slice of pizza. This is the thing I'm coming here for first. Then there are the homemade frozen treats. I've had both the Italian ices and the ice cream, in more flavors than I can even remember at this point, and I genuinely can't tell you which one I like better. Every time I think I've picked a favorite, I try another flavor and change my mind. LOL. There's something very old-school Brooklyn about the whole experience too. It's not trying to be trendy or reinvent itself. It knows exactly what it is, and that's part of why people keep coming back. Give me a Sicilian slice and something frozen afterward and I'm happy. read more

We chose L&B Spumoni Gardens because of the strong reviews and because it seemed to be one of the more popular places in the area. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We ordered a glass of wine, a beer, an arugula salad, and our main food order. Everything started out fine, and the salad came without a problem. But then we waited. And waited. About 30 minutes after we had ordered, I asked our waiter where our food was. He apologized and admitted that he had forgotten to put the order in. By that point, we had already watched other tables receive their food, including people who had arrived well after us. We continued waiting, and after roughly 40 minutes or more, our food still had not arrived. At that point, the dining experience was already ruined and we decided to leave. Ironically, just as we were getting ready to go, the food finally started coming out. I told them we no longer wanted it. The waiter did apologize again and offered us a pizza to take with us, which I assume was complimentary, but by then we were simply ready to leave. Even paying the bill became unnecessarily drawn out. We were charged the full amount for the salad, beer, and wine. I sat with a $50 bill ready to pay, was handed the check, and then ended up standing around for another five minutes waiting for someone to actually take the money. There was no apology from the person handling the payment. I understand that mistakes happen, and I appreciated that our waiter admitted he had forgotten to place the order. But when a restaurant makes that kind of mistake, the recovery matters. After waiting that long, watching later-arriving customers get served, and then having difficulty simply paying and leaving, an apology and a pizza at the very end didn't really fix the experience. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I can't say the service lived up to the restaurant's reputation. read more

My husband absolutely raved about this place! I always love discovering the different spots he's been to around New York because he truly loves NY. He's a true New Yorker at heart--and apparently has a whole list of places I need to try! They have outdoor seating, but we went during the winter, and my husband knows me well. I'd much rather enjoy my pizza cozy and warm at home! The pizzas here are HUGE squares and absolutely packed with sauce. I vaguely remember there being an interesting bit of history behind their sauce, but I can't quite recall the story. Whatever the history, the sauce definitely stood out! We definitely ordered way too much. We got just two pies, but somehow ended up with enough pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for days. We had to make sure everyone was eating--and even our neighbors got some! These pizzas can seriously feed a crowd. Two pies, so many people, and somehow still leftovers. Definitely a place to keep in mind when you're feeding a group! read more

This was the best pizza I've ever had. Friends took us there for a square. They were very nice and efficient. They have really cool custom wallpaper with neighborhood photos. The crust was crisp the middle was soft and chewy and the sauce was perfect. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When in New York I must reminisce and hit up some favorite spot's from years ago!! L & B Spumoni Gardens was one of the best spots to get pizza and Spumoni when I was young and lived in Brooklyn! On this trip back in time, it did not disappoint! I went with my son for lunch. We had the Sicilian Square pizza because it's what I was there for! We also bought a spumoni to share because we were full. The Spumoni ice cream was incredible! Oh my goodness, I could eat an entire Sicilian Pie all by myself! Was it as delicious as 50 years ago and all my previous visits since??? To me it was! It brought back so many memories! L&B Spumoni Gardens has been open for over 80 years! It was established in 1939. That tells you a lot! How many restaurants can say that?!? It's a well known Brooklyn, NY staple! If YKYK. read more

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Always need my pizza when I'm in the area. Picked up a pie and enjoyed it immensely. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - A cheese pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The customer wasn't amazing but it was terrible. My went a different time and had better customer service. Other than that I have no complaints. I thoroughly enjoyed my food. The seats were a little close but it was fine. read more

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I could never get tired of eating the fresh delicious cheese pizza n pepperoni pizza. Rich in quality and flavor. Must try the Spumoni ice cream flavor. Delicious and flavorful. Highly recommend Service was excellent. It was a rainy night but service was excellent. read more

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I live right by L&B Spumoni Gardens and it's easily become my go-to spot whenever I'm craving pizza! Their Sicilian slices are my absolute favorite, especially the side pieces. There's just something about those crispy edges that makes them even better. Anytime I have friends or family visiting, this is always a must-go spot. Such a neighborhood staple and a place I'll never get tired of coming back to! read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Sicilian slices - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

- spumoni is great - there's parking - line seems to always be along (even on a weekday morning) but moves fast call ur order in ahead - i did not like the spaghetti or cesar salad - beer is avalable - vodka pizza is interesting - like the orioginal pizza read more

Great customer service, great food, huge portions. Went in tonight for a ladies night and the place didn't disappoint. Cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Restaurant was super clean, and again staff were great. Outdoor seating available which is great since it's getting nicer out. They have a pizzeria outside and ice cream and all! Great place to walk by, grab a quick slice and keep going. read more

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Great crunchy bottom, sweet sauce, doughy Sicilian slice. Grab some napkins. This was a bucket list place for me and I'm glad I went but not my favorite pizza. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Sicilian slice - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food: 4.5/5 An O.G. in the proud and storied history that is NYC / Brooklyn Pizza. There's a reason why generations of families have queued up to enjoy their delicious Sicilian / Square slices and spumonis. Those are the two things you have to try if you ever visit. They pair nicely and make the wait and journey well worth it. Service: 4/5 Friendly and efficient. Ambiance: 4/5 You can eat inside the restaurant, which I never have. I usually opt to sit at a table if the weather is good or grab it for take out. It's family friend and a staple in the neighborhood. read more

Summer means..beach, feeling carefree and EATING OUT! Those hazy, crazy days of lounging, kissed by the sun and PIZZA! Gravesendians, Bay Ridgians and Bensonhurstians consider themselves lucky to live near the one and only L and B Spumoni Gardens. As we all know, L and B are famous for their king of all kings, Sicilian Square slice. This little square of perfection has delighted and mesmerized foodies who travel from far distant highways to devour this little slice of heaven. The Sicilian square "features a crispy crust, pillow-soft dough in the center, and is uniquely assembled with mozzarella cheese on the bottom and a rich tomato sauce on top". We call it the inverted pizza slice because sauce ideally is on the bottom and mozzarella cheese bubbling on top. I visited L and B for my pizza cheat on a really sunny summer like day last week and waited on line, yes, on a Wednesday afternoon there was a line.. I went up to the window and placed my order and waited ten minutes more for a fresh out of the oven pie to come out. I was asked which corner of this gorgeous pizza universe I wanted. " The slightly charred corner, please". I found my table and devoured two squares. I was getting my summer groove on. The slices were fresh, bubbly sauce, the melted mozzarella on the focaccia bread.. made my day! Is it possible for pizza to deliver this warm and fuzzy feelings? You better believe it! Ready to get your summer groove on? Then take the N train to 86th Street and get your PIZZA GROOVE on! L and B Spumoni Gardens 2725 86th Street Also, there is a DUMBO location in Brooklyn Heights close to the waterfront read more

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I grew up going to L&B, loved their pizza and was so excited to introduce it to others. Brought my extended family here for a graduation celebration meal and was so embarrassed by how bad this world famous pizza is. The dough in the pie was raw and inedible. The sauce was the cheap cloyingly sweet kind. It was all wrong. Nobody wanted to finish their slice. But honestly it wasn't just the pizza. Everything we ordered was subpar. Dishes are heavy on overcooked pasta with too much sauce and light on actual meat. Everything is oily or over sauced. They're clearly riding on the coattails of fame and allowed the quality to plummet. Sadly I'm unlikely to ever return. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is unacceptable. I've called twice now about bread being tossed directly into the bag with my entrées, unwrapped, this is a serious sanitation concern that needs to be addressed. On top of that, the food quality has really dropped. The ravioli was tasteless, and the chicken was hard and dry. read more

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I have been coming to L&B Spumoni Gardens for almost 15 years now. How have I never left a review for them until now?! And I don't mean that I came once 15 years ago, and stop by every few years. I mean, when I first ate pizza here 15 years ago, I make it a point to eat their pizza at least once a year up to present day. Funnily, though I have been coming here for so long, I have really only ever eaten their famous Sicilian pizza and sometimes treat myself to ice cream - and even then, I only eat the creamsicle soft serve. I am typically very openminded and almost never stick to ordering the same thing over and over and over again. But their Sicilian pizza and their creamsicle ice cream is just so damn good. You can never lose by ordering either of these. It brings such a smile to my face and my belly, and can highlight any bad day. The pricing of the food has definitely been increasing slowly, but it's still worth it in my book. This will forever be one of my top 3 choices for pizza. And you can be sure that I always order extra to take home! read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Sicilian Square Pie - $35. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow. Sad to say my expectations were much higher than expected. The pizza was extremely burnt on one side. The artichokes were very overcooked and soft. The pasta was okay. Clams were delicious as well as the fried zucchini. Service was definitely a FIVE Star. read more

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I wouldn't say the pizza was ground breaking. It tasted like pizza tastes. Why is this such a phenomenon? There was nothing worth the hype. There isn't enough seating at lunch and it's pricier than everywhere else. The $1.50 pizza in NYC near Penn tastes the same ‍ read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Five stars because some things in Brooklyn don't need reinventing. I'm a lifelong Brooklynite. I've been eating L&B Spumoni Gardens for as long as I can remember, and it remains exactly what it's supposed to be: loud, crowded, unpretentious, completely its own thing, and ridiculously good. The square slice is the square slice. Sauce on top, cheese underneath, crispy edges, soft center. Don't overthink it. Get one. Then realize you should have gotten two. The sit-down food is classic Brooklyn Italian comfort food, the portions are generous, and obviously you finish with the spumoni. This isn't precious food and it isn't trying to impress anybody. That's precisely the point. Brooklyn has changed about 9,625,247 times in my lifetime. L&B is still L&B. Five stars. Always. read more

GOAT! Square slices or full pies from outside counter or dine. Brooklyn water really produces the best crust--light and fluffy, yet crispy, subtle sweetness. delicious sauce and cheese. Highly recommend the chicken parm too -- fresh garlic slivers throughout. The spumoni for dessert is their signature (kids size was ample) if you like pistachio ice cream. Old school charm with 1940s tunes for ambience. They have a parking lot. read more

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Dear Management of L&B I am writing to formally report an upsetting experience I had at your establishment recently involving poor customer service and unprofessional behavior from your staff. I intended to purchase three pizzas. When requesting the third pizza, a staff member objected to preparing it before I paid. This individual then attempted to serve a pizza that was visibly burnt around the edges. When I requested a different one, another employee instructed him in Spanish to hand it over, to which he mumbled an inaudible response and aggressively shoved the Sicilian pizza back into the oven. Due to this hostile behavior, I decided to cancel my order. Throughout the encounter, the other coworkers present ignored the situation entirely. My family has lived in this neighborhood for over 40 years, and the treatment I experienced is unacceptable. I expect a standard of professional and respectful service that was completely lacking during this visit. I hope you will look into this matter and take the necessary steps to ensure your staff receives proper customer service training. I look forward to your response regarding how this situation will be addressed. read more

I love how big and spacious it is. Beautiful decor makes you feel you walked into a little bit of Italy. . Friendly staff from the time you walk in till the time you leave. Love it. Feels like a family place. Very warm and inviting. Even with the customers. Everything was so delicious. What made their pizza stand out for me was the dough. Had a sweet taste and it had a crunchy texture but so soft like eating fresh bread. Delicious. That's coming from someone who's lactose. Eating their upside down pizza was just right. Not too cheesy. I was licking fingers in the end. Can't wait to go back to try something different. read more

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I love the fast service L&B is fast to seat you , the food is always a hit I'm not a fan of Italian food but their food is so good I'm trying different things off the menu , the ambience is very casual very family friendly bring everyone and make sure you get some rainbow spumoni on the way out. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Pasta Carbonara with grilled shrimp - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the best Sicilian pizzas I've ever had. Perfect crust, cheese and sauce. Not that heavy surprisingly. The rainbow spumoni had a strong nut flavor but I really liked it. Overall a great place would highly recommend! Service was also nice. read more

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Been coming here for years for pizza. We were here a few days ago for meals. The food was fabulous. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Potato croquettes were disappointing. Will definitely be back for entree's. read more

Ordered both square and round pie and I prefer the square pie much more. Not saying the round pie is bad, but the flavor and the thick dough crust is what I like most. The staff is friendly and a pleasure to work with. Helpful in every way. Will definitely come back for more square pies. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Still some great pizza but getting pricey. $4.50 a slice and $35 a pie now. My mistake was being s good husband and driving it back to Staten Island and not eating 1 or 2 while they were still hot. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My daughter tried her first Sicilian in Philly but being from Brooklyn I had to have her try one from L&B. We came on her Thursday night an hour before closing. We were told the kitchen was close except for pizza. We sat to dine, ordered a square pie and a round. Both were great except round could've been cooked a few minutes more. I loved loved the grated fresh cheese brought to the table!! It was so flavorful! Our leftovers were packed and we were very pleased with Juan's service. He was friendly, seemed kind and very personable. We ate inside as the night air was chilly but they have outdoor seating where I've always ate at. It was great being back, 35 years since I was last here!!! I'll be back sn!! read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Sicilian slices - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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L&B Spumoni Gardens is sort of a weird version of a Sicilian Pizza, but I absolutely loved it. The cheese is under the sauce here so some bites you are wondering is that cheese or slightly undercooked dough. Just fantastic. Up there with Frank Pepe's, Lucali's and O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria in Utica as my favorite pizza joints. There is heart and soul in this pizza, and history. I could eat this pizza literally 100 times. Is it a 'classic New York slice?' No. Is it absolutely outstanding? Yes. read more

The pizza really does live up to the hype. Parking is on the street as well as next to the building. I got two Sicilian slices. One corner slice and one center slice. It has a thick crust but not too heavy, with a crisp bottom and a soft center. The corner slice had that extra crunch, the center slice had a little more of that saucy cheesy balance which I like. Both pizza slices are very light even though they look heavy. Sauce goes on top, slightly sweet, and somehow it works perfectly. You can tell they've been doing this forever. 80+ years for a reason. The spumoni was nice on a summer hot day. I got the small and it was the perfect size after two slices. Creamy, cold, and the layered flavors actually stood out, pistachio, chocolate, and vanilla. With little chunks of pistachio in it. There's nothing fancy about the place, but that's part of the charm. You order at the window, grab a table outside, and just eat. No gimmicks, no rush. Just Brooklyn pizza done right. Highly highly recommend. read more

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A Brooklyn classic! Service was a little slow, and we visited on a week-day for a late lunch. Pizza was delicious - the cheese & vodka Sicilian were served hot, fresh, and tasty! The rice balls were really good and had the perfect cheese to sauce ratio. The Mozzarella in Corrozza was so delicious! Would definitely get the apps again The homemade spumoni was the perfect end to the meal! You can tell it was freshly made - nice and creamy and great flavor. Plenty of outdoor seating - can order pizza and ice cream to go Also plenty of seating indoors, but it will get busy quickly. read more

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Came here on a holiday/Monday evening and the place was packed. L&B is a Brooklyn staple, known for their square slices and Spumoni. For casual vibes, order a slice or ice cream outside and grab a seat in their first-come, first-serve bench tables. For dine-in, there is a large dining area inside with wait service. We came for dine-in and you can tell the restaurant is a family staple for many, as there are many regulars that frequent. Service is quick as they have many servers here. We were craving baked clams so we ordered that to start and for entrees, we had baked ziti with meatballs and chicken parm with spaghetti. Of course, couldn't forget a slice of their famous L&B Sicilian pizza. Just a warning that the dishes are huge and can be shared. I've seen regulars order some really delicious looking dishes, special from the chefs. I thought their baked clams are just okay -- too much breading. Their meatballs are delicious and huge. Chicken parm was good, but otherwise the pasta dishes are just standard in my opinion. read more

L&B Spumoni Gardens - Baked Clams, Baked Ziti with meatballs, Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So I used to come here all the time when I went to Lafayette high school and it was decent. It's not something I would rave about. The best life to get is the Sicilian slice hands-down as far as ordering a pie of it it's not worth it. The service is good. The seating area is nice and you get your slices very quickly. You don't have to wait too long. read more

Pizza is always delicious what I really enjoy is their Spumoni. I have been going there since I was a child and I loved it then and still enjoy going there. I don't get to Brooklyn often but I try to make the trip once in a while.... read more

Growing up, I used to order from L&B Spumoni Gardens all the time, so coming back to my hometown and stopping by again was really special. We started with a regular cheese pie and a few Sicilian square slices. The cheese pizza was just as I remembered with perfectly melted cheese, a great crust, and a sauce that isn't too sweet. But the Sicilian slice still stole the show. The crispy cheese and signature red sauce just melted in my mouth. We finished the meal with a classic Spumoni ice, a perfect mix of vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. This place will always hold a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to come back again. read more

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Third stop on my quest for the best NY pizza and I can officially say that so far, they're my #1. There are two lines outside, one for spumoni and one for pizza. Both lines moved quickly as the staff efficiently handled the crush of people out for their Sunday evening with family and friends. Tables were full, so I recommend you have two people. One to stand in line to order and the other holding a table. We got lucky, a table opened up right before we placed ours. We only wanted the Sicilian, what some call the "upside down" pizza. We chose one of each kind of slice: corner, middle, edge. The man at the counter seemed impressed that we knew our stuff (we take our pizza research seriously!!) We were served immediately after ordering because the pies are constantly coming out of the oven to feed the masses. The best possible way to get a slice, ripping hot fresh off the pie After letting it come down from its lava-like temperature, I was rewarded with three slices of heaven. Salty, piquant, bold: the sauce is everything. It sings loudly and I was a rapt listener. The crust was crunchy on the outside, a soft interior and a bit of chew. We polished off the three slices easily. I'm glad we ended our day with this pizza. It was fantastic, and so far my #1 winner in my NY pizza journey read more

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You don't come to L&B Spumoni Gardens for subtlety. You come for Brooklyn. Big families. Big crust. Big sauce. Long lines of red picnic tables, and perforated tops gleaming under black Pepsi umbrellas. A breeze cuts through the noise, but nothing cools the line while you're waiting your turn at the window. People wait here. They've been waiting since before you were born. It's part of the deal. It has been for "Over 80 Years Family Owned" like the sign proudly says. There's a kind of organized chaos, a beautiful alchemy in the movement here. People in line shuffle forward as others emerge, boxes in hand. Just when you think every red table is claimed, a family stands up, and a spot miraculously opens. It's a dance that always seems to work out. Out comes the box--foil-lined, warm to the touch. Inside, thick Sicilian slices, perfectly squared-off, sit waiting, their surface glistening red. The crust hits first. It crunches at the edge, then softens, then melts. It's layered like that: crisp, pillowy, delicious. It stands out straight but gives way with a little pressure. Not greasy. Not dry. Just right. You can see the char along the bottom edges, a testament to a great bake. Then you taste the sauce. Bright. Salty. Savory. Thick enough to carry incredible flavor without drowning the crust. It owns the slice though. You almost forget there's cheese underneath, acting like a great offensive lineman, holding everything together and keeping the crust from getting soggy while the sauce gets to be the star. A handful of grated cheese and some olive oil finish the top, creating a rich, flavorful surface. You taste every one of those details. They all matter. L&B perfected this in 1939, it's been turning out trays of upside-down Sicilian like this. Same food. Same rhythm. Sa.e happy customers, for generations. It isn't trying to impress food critics. It knows exactly what it is. Awesome. read more

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I like this place not because of the pizza but because of the atmosphere and the slice's also the ice. cream is to die for..