I've never eaten here in person, but I've taken plenty to go. My parents love NY style pizza (they live in the South), and this is the place they always want me to order it from. They're great, and the service is phenomenal. I wanted to comment about their catering, because they shined here. I had my kid's birthday party over at Dream City and needed to order pizza. We also had a guest who was lactose-intolerant, and another who was gluten-free. My son also has an egg allergy, so when I called to confirm that there was no egg in their pizza dough, they confirmed that it was correct. Some old school NY pizza joints don't appreciate this question, but the owner here was kind and understood exactly why I would want to ask this question. They also made sure that my guest who was lactose-intolerant wouldn't have a pasta dish made with any butter or milk. They delivered the 8 pies, gluten free personal pizza, and pasta for my lactose-intolerant guest right on time. I had placed the order a few days before, so I was worried about them being on time, but that wasn't an issue at all. Everyone raved about the pies, and our guests with the food intolerances were happy with their food, too. The delivery driver was pleasant and made sure things went where they needed to. If you need a good pizza caterer in the area, look no further than Lillian's. read more

Friendly service. This time I tried the grandma Sicilian slice. They don't have lasagna any more. read more

Lillian Pizzeria - Regular slice and Grandma slice - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

This wasn't the best I haven't tried bad pizza like this in years supposedly it's under new management last time I was here the pizza wasn't like this pizza was good read more

The cook was handling orders with a hand he openly coughed in repeatedly. No change of hands, no attempt to wash or sanitize his hands after. The cook is an older gentleman with grey hair, I was appalled to see him touching the plates and delivery orders. read more

Hadn't had this place in a while, tried to place an order. Im a literal 5 min drive from them but apparently "outside their delivery zone." Dante's is better anyways. read more

Ordered two slices with drinks at Lillian Pizzeria. Pizza hit the spot for an afternoon snack. Thin slice pizza just the way I like it with a crunchy crust. Patrons coming in for their pizzas before the concert at Forest Hills Stadium. Very short walk from the venue. Local pizzeria in the Forest Hills area. Corner of 69th Avenue and Harrow Street. Will be back again to try their other dishes. read more

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I grew up eating at Lillian's (Tony's in the 70's) and now live in San Francisco but come back every time I'm in town because it's still the best and I've tried the rest. read more

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We ordered a large whole pie pizza with 2 toppings. It is not only cost us $35 for the whole pie as well as a whole BURNT pizza crust! read more

Lillian Pizzeria - A large sausage and mushroom 18" pizza pie. - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Went for the classic New York slices and liked them enough to make it my toddlers first NYC slice! So now we have history so have to come back again. Ray Romano eats here too based on the pic on the wall. He's Italian too, I think...so it must be legit, right? But enough about Ray, you wanna know about the pizza. The slices are good says my wife, a new Yorker of 30 years. That's good enough for me. But hold up, we also got the grandma slice on a whim. Whoa! I liked the regular slices. But I LOVED the grandma slice! It was one of the best I have ever had. The owner was kind and friendly in the most new Yorker kinda way. Sounded like Jon Stewart but Italian. I dig it. The guys working the kitchen messed up on our order. Once they realized their mistake, they fixed it by giving us the correct slices, letting us keep the wrong ones on the house. I'll be back. read more

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The pizza slice is very small the place is very small like walking into a closet the service is very fucking as he'll and the place is dirty as he'll but the pizza slices are to god dam expensive read more

Nice neighborhood spot. They make very good sicilian slices here. Ray Romano says this is his favorite pizza read more

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i saw an employee drop a slice and give it to someone. customer service is terrible and food is overpriced

Where has this pizza place been all my life it's unbelievable the chicken cutlet parm hero is great and the pizza is amazing I love it also the veal parm is on point can't wait to go back read more

I feel like this place has been here forever, and I have been going to it for a similar amount of time, yet I still have not written a review? I guess now is the time. I can only review the only thing I ever eat when I go here. Corner grandma slice. The best in the area. The crust is deliciously crunchy and a tad moist from the drizzle of olive oil. The homemade pizza sauce is second to none, not chunky, not smooth, just perfect. The appropriate amount of fresh mozzarella and basil and there you have it, the best grandma slice in Queens. read more

A very solid local neighborhood spot. Found this place from a Yelp search and learned it has been around for a long time and it has a very strong following. I like this place because it has a very specific neighborhood pizzeria feel to it and I love that. The food: Sicilian- I don't normally like pies fresh out of the oven since I like the bottom to be crispy, but I was really impressed with the square. The biggest thing that stood out was their very flavorful tomato sauce. It had a very robust flavor with a nice tang, the dough was nice and fluffy, the dough had good texture. Regular Slice- It's a nice classic NY slice. Good sauce, good cheese, good texture. I am a fan Broccoli Pinwheel- This pinwheel was very different from other pinwheels I have tried, the one here wasn't thick like other places but the one here was almost flat and was really good. I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed the broccoli pinwheel because it is normally an item that is an afterthought for me but I would totally order it again. Pepperoni Pinwheel- I thought this was great as well, nice thin pinwheel with pepperoni but I did like the broccoli one a tad more but both are worth ordering. read more

I've ordered takeout from Lillian Pizzeria a bunch of times. Our go-to order is normally an eggplant and a chicken parm. hero. The chicken parm hero is really good, but their eggplant is on another level. Seriously, it's some of the best eggplant I've ever had. Their broccoli pinwheels are also really good. I always get one of those when we order, and my husband gets a pepperoni one. I've always done takeout, but the place itself is nice. It's clean and easy to grab a table. The staff is kind and hardworking. They are a bit out of the village of Forest Hills, but they are close to the stadium if you're in the area for a concert. read more

I've been going to Lillian's since it was owned by the original older couple. They either passed it down to the next generation or sold it, but it stayed great until recently. I'm not sure if it's been sold again, but the quality and value have definitely declined. One thing I hated most is when restaurants start to charge more and give you less. I always order the same few pies, so I can really tell the difference in taste and quality. It's disappointing because my family loved this place. Now we'll have to start looking for a new pizzeria. read more

I dream about the meatball and garlic pie here! I live in Sunnyside and make it a point to drive over to eat a fresh slice. It's perfectly garlicky and super cheesy. Even if it's not on the menu, they will make it and I hope they never stop. read more

Lillian Pizzeria - Meatball and garlic pie - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

If it's good enough for Ray Romano it's good enough for me. Well, I'm glad I stopped at this iconic pizzeria. I tried a regular slice, which was underwhelming. It lacked flavor, even after adding garlic, red pepper, and oregano, and the crust was a bit like cardboard. I guess for those living locally it's good enough, and the staff was nice. The place is small with only a few tables, so its better to pick up and take out. I'm glad I trie it, but don't feel the need to go backs read more

Lillian Pizzeria - Regular slice - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Everything good changed about Lillian and I suspect they were bought out or sold to someone else. Pizza crust is tasteless. Toppings skimpy. The arrabiatta is no longer spicy. Very little broccoli rabe on it. It's a shame because this has been a spot for me for the last twenty years. read more

I'm new to Forest Hills and I understand that this is an old reliable neighborhood place, under recently new mgt. Lenny could not have been friendlier to me and my girlfriend, he made contact with all the people at the tables; he has a background in restaurant management and that's a big thing, "touching the tables". My girlfriend has a gluten sensitivity so he made her a pizza with artichoke flour. The crust was light, and crisp, but not burned on the bottom, (yuck). The sauce had great flavor and the cheese was delicious. She has been in FH for 5 years and now she is a convert to Lillian. I had a chicken pesto pizza and he did NOT skimp on the chicken or the cheese. Wonderful mouthfuls of flavor and texture. Even the delivery guy was polite! I highly recommend! read more

Racist. Yesterday 3/27/25 a couple black people came in and after they decided not to eat there the men behind the counter made a joke about not having fried chicken or watermelon. As a black person this was bizarre and I left after hearing that. read more

Pizza was pretty bland. There was very little cheese and sauce on it too. The person that answered was kind though.

We ordered their Grandma Pie and tried some of their infamous broccoli pinwheels. At first I wasn't a big fan of either since the pinwheel came back semi soggy and Grandma's sauce for the pie was a bit saltier then expected. But like many other pizza's. You got to have it fresh & hot. I popped it in the oven for a few minutes to see if there was a difference. Definitely did ! The ooey, gooeyness of the cheese and the sauce had a better balance and a tint of a crunch which I liked. We also decided to reheat the Broccoli Pinwheels and the cheese on the bottom crisped up perfectly! I Would definitely come back to try other items on their menu. read more

Lillian Pizzeria - Grandmas pizza - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I have been searching for a good gluten free pizza near me. I love Lillian's one!! I got a Margherita and asked for some mushrooms on it. I ordered and waited for it. Plus got a large 1/2 pepperoni 1/2 reg pie for my family. The gluten free is personal sized and I loved it. Definitely recommend. read more

They're still delicious during the pandemic. I got their plain pizza. Slightly sweet sauce which I like. They're open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Mondays. Social distanced with hand sanitizer. A real Forest Hills institution. I'll be back to support this solid NYC pizzeria. Street parking available. read more

Lillian Pizzeria - Pizza+ - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Meh! I must admit the fact that Ray Romano was somehow associated with this pizzeria, was the first draw to visiting. I used to be a fan of his show early on but towards the end it grew to be an annoyance. It just seemed inconceivable that,... Wait, I'm reviewing Lillian's not the show right? Ok back to Lillian's,.... Lillian's is definitely a slice from yesteryears complete with the pool of grease on each slice that requires three or four napkins to mop up. There isn't anything distinguishable in regards to the pizza here. Nothing stands out. It definitely brings me back to the way pizza used to be a long long long time ago around the city. It serves as a reminder to how far we've come. I don't come here very much for the pizza but I do come for these broccoli pinwheels that are somewhat addicting and cheap! They used to be $1 and may have been raised to $1.50 since the last time I visited. Every time I visit I have to grab 4-5 of these to go. They make a great snack out of the fridge. It's a mom and pop neighborhood shop and most if not all the times I've visited both mom and pop are there. Gotta admire their commitment all these years, as long as they stay open, I'll keep grabbing those pinwheels. read more

I really enjoy the pizza here, it's done right. Perfect amount of sauce and cheese, the sauce tastes just right, the crust is typical NY style pizza. You would think there is no bad pizza, but no, I've had bad pizza at other places. This is just a classic joint, no frills good quality fresh pizza. It's a bit off the beaten path for me, so it's always a treat to come here. There is no public bathroom per their sign, which is unfortunate. In my old age, I need to go to a restaurant which has a bathroom. When you gotta go, yo gotta go, you know what I'm saying? read more

The food is ok but I was definitely taken for my money. I was charged $18 for 2 slices of pizza(tomato garlic) and a salad with mozz. They told me the pizza was $5/each slice but that's excessive. I paid since I ordered but I will not be back. The pie alone is $25 for 8 slices and I was charged $10 for 2 something isn't mathing read more

High quality slice, reasonably priced. I ate here mid afternoon while wandering in the neighborhood. A slice and a drink was relatively cheap. The service was good. It's the best slice spot I found in the neighborhood. read more

The pizza is decent here as I stop by every now and then along the way driving by or going to the dry cleaner next door. I'm glad that the nephew of the original owner made improvements over his uncle's recipes as I never like any of the pizza from before even though I used to live many years just a 3 min walk away. Although it's a huge improvement, they are still not as good as my favorite neighborhood place on Metropolitan Ave. read more

Lillian Pizzeria - Eggplant and ricotta cheese slice. - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Good for a quick pizza pick up. We usually get the family special. Love their chicken parm (catering menu) for parties.

A New York slice from a Queens pizzeria. A simple restaurant with some slammin pizza. Also Ray Romanos #1 pizza choice. I ordered some regular slices and garlic knots and some broccoli pinwheels. The thin crust and the oozy cheese reminds me just why I love the traditional NY slice. The broccoli pinwheel is a bit thicker rolled out dough with bits of broccoli on top. The garlic knots have loads of garlic bits which I absolutely loved! Price in Dec. 2016 regular slice : $2.50 broccoli pinwheel : $1.25 garlic knot : 5 for $1.50 Cash Only read more

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Best pizzeria in Fo' Hills. It's actually tough to decide which slice is better between here and A&J's, but the overall experience and the rest of the food is definitely the best at Lillian. The Chicken Parm and Spaghetti here is amazing and tastes like nothing you can get anywhere else. You can taste how fresh and homemade it is, and you can even see them making the pasta fresh in the pasta maker in the open kitchen near the back. The garlic knots (available with pepperoni too) are also amazing. This place has been family owned for years and years - it's still the same cute little couple running things since I used to come here 20 years ago. I do miss the skipping jukebox and arcade games they used to have back in the good old days, but the food is still just as good and the atmosphere is still just as nice and welcoming. read more

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Our favorite pizza joint in NYC, hands down. No frills just good ol' NYC plain slice will take you to pizza Heaven.

Cash only and NO delivery. Good crispy crust, sauce is light and flavorful. I tried a slice with fresh tomato & fresh garlic it was a refreshing garlic-y delight. Chicken Parmesan, the chicken breast was tender and juicy, again sauce was light not paste-y like many other pizza joints, this one was perrrrfect. The pasta side was cooked perfectly al dente, in all it's bite-y goodness. All in all Lillian's is wonderful! I'm in love... one of the best pizzerias around because they are well rounded. I'll be back for more baby! read more

Let me start off by saying that my family and I have been Lillian's pizzeria fans for over 4 years now. I just recently noticed Lillian's Pizzeria on Uber Eats, which made me excited, because their pizza is so good and since we moved to the north side of the boulevard it's been a bit of a trek to get their pizza, but so worth it. Then I was skeptical, because Lillian and Tony are old school and would never just start delivering without something major happening and I was right, they sold the shop! I looked up reviews to see if things have changed and came across a few mixed reviews on FB about the service and the food. After reading mostly bad reviews, I decided to take the plunge and decided for myself. So, I can't speak to the service, but I can tell you that unfortunately the Pizza is no longer that amazing pizza that Lillian and Tony (and the Latin guys) made. It's such a shame that Lillian's Pizzeria is now just another mediocre pizza shop. read more

Lillian Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

The food is delicious. The plain pizza is great too! The service is pretty good, and the ambiance has some nice decorations.

Ordered a pizza the other day from here and was really disappointed. It was like an out of town version of "NY Style Pizza." The new owners are clearly doing things their own way now and have ignored the old way the pizza was made. There are better options in the neighborhood. read more

Really good pizza from Lillian and they deliver to north of queens boulevard. A solid go-to pizza spot!