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Luigi's Pizza, located at 686 5th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is owned by second-generation pizzaiolo Giovanni "Gio" Lanzo. He took the reins of this neighborhood staple in 2000, following in the footsteps of his father, Luigi Lanzo, who opened the shop in 1973. I've had my eye on New York's top pizza spots for a while, and I finally made it to Luigi's Pizza. When my son and I arrived, there was already a line outside. I spotted Gio and his team busy pulling fresh pies out of the oven. I ordered a Grandma slice, a white slice, and my son went for a pepperoni slice. It's a cash-only place, and my order was ready in about ten minutes. The Grandma slice was quite dense, with a cracker-like crust. It tasted okay, but I wasn't sold on it and ended up leaving it in the box. The white slice was a bit better--with a crispy crust and a strong garlic flavor I really enjoyed. My son said his pepperoni slice was alright, nothing extraordinary. The service was friendly, and I'm glad I finally got to try one of New York's iconic pizza spots.
Cuisine: 7 Service: 6 Decor: 5 Value: 10 Overall: 7 One of the most famous slices of pizza in all of Brooklyn for many years. On my most recent visit, a whole fresh plain pizza pie for still only $22.75 is insane. Best price for a pie in NYC, not counting all the dollar slice stores since they make shit pizza. We ordered a whole pie half plain and half pepperoni, which is only $2.50 more. What I notice right away is the zesty tomato sauce, which Has love. However, I must admit that the crust was a bit too hard for my taste. Yes! It was crispy, but biting through it was somewhat difficult. Overall a good slice, but maybe the dough was off a bit that day. Regardless, Luigi's Pizza is an institution and I will be back again next time I'm in the area. Hopefully, I get a great slice like the ones I remember from the past.
Luigi's is by far a superior top notch slice of pizza. What makes Luigi's great is the staff and owner who really takes his craft and his passion serious. The owner even stopped to have a chat with me which as busy as it was I'm sure he really didn't have to. All the videos you see online about how great a person he is really is true. Luigi's isn't he biggest place on the block but it's cranking out amazing pizza like a factory still giving it that old school pizza joint vibe. . The regular slice was perfectly crisp with a nice sauce. But that grandma slice was on another level probably the best grandma slice I've ever had that's should mean something growing up in NYC and eating eating pizza all over since I was a kid. If I'm ever in Brooklyn in the area of Luigi's I'm definitely headed back.
SImply outstanding. One of the best slices I've ever had. Luigi's Pizza is often imitated, but never replicated. If you find yourself in New York, you'll find a bunch of "Luigi's" pizzerias. I'm here to tell you there is only one, and it's Luigi's Pizza in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Brooklyn = the greatest country in the world. The pilgrimage to get here was one I'll never forget. I've been following Luigi's online for years. The pizza shop has been in business for over 50 years doing one thing and one thing only, making some of New York's best pizza. The owner, Giovanni, took over the store 20+ years ago from his father, the namesake behind the pizzeria. I've been watching videos of Gio make pizza for years. The way he talks about the shop, work ethic, customers, and the ins and outs of making pizza is something to behold. Took the train from the city to get here on an absolutely grey and bleek winter afternoon. Seeing the iconic signage, the wooden walls, the signs and pictures that look like they've been up since the dawn of time, and basking in the smells of NY style pizza was intoxicating. Regular slices are $3.25. It's the best $3.25 you'll ever spend. This is, without a single bit of hesitation, one of my favorite slices of all time. Many folks can make a good sauce. Many people can use low moisture mozzarella for their pizza. But what makes New York pizza New York pizza comes down to the texture of the dough. The bake and undercarriage if you will. And from one bite, merely one bite alone, you can taste the undeniable difference in crispiness and flavor. To me, this is one of the most iconic NY slices. Have I had them all? Of course not. Can you still find good pizza in other parts of the country? Absolutely you can. But what Gio and his team are doing here is something that's been passed down for generations. And something New Yorkers and east coasters alike have down pat. What a treat to experience Luigi's. Park Slope, I envy you. I will remember this slice for the rest of my life. Spectacular!!!!!
Service was great. Don't be fooled my the small entrance, there is a whole other side with seating. I usually stick with pepperoni but wanted to try to the vodka. Overall the pepperoni was great & the vodka had good flavor but too much sauce. We still ate the whole pizza so obviously still worthy of 4 stars.
I really need to stop following social media good picks. I came after seeing a lot of IG and YouTube videos. I wasn't impressed with the pizza. The plain slices I ordered, the cheese was over done. It wasn't melted and gooey but over cooked. The only saving grace was the crust was crispy and there wasn't any flop but that didn't make the slice any better. Seems like I got slices that was heated up a few times and that's why the top of the cheese was over cooked. The sausage slice had no flavor. And I had high hopes coming here trying what suppose to be great pizza. Oh well. Lesson learned.
You wanted the best, you got the best! The most legendary spot in NYC! LUIGIS!! Gio is the man!
Ordered for takeout on 05/27/26. Delicious but needed a bit more sauce and cheese for me! Service was quick - cash only. I love how garlicky the grandma slice was. Pizza was not too chewy and did not hurt my jaw after splitting three slices. Ambience - casual, designed for pick up / a quick slice. There was a restroom inside.
This pizza was fire. Cheap and crispy with great flavor. Definitely mean as hell but when you lowk get verbally abused and ignored, that's when you know the food is gonna be fire. Great stuff.
Luigi's keeps the charm of a classic New York Pizza shop. We devoured the pepperoni + mozzarella slices, and ended up ordering a second round. The flavor and texture of both pizzas came out perfectly, though I wasn't the biggest fan of the crust itself compared to Joe's as it was a bit too crispy for me. The tomato sauce had the right amount of tanginess to it. The service was attentive, and they seem to have plenty of repeat customers based on their interactions. There's a mellow vibe to it, while feeling quite home-y at the same time. The dog waiting patiently outside seemed to want a slice as well.
The quintessential New York slice. My only regret is that Gio wasn't there and I couldn't get a picture with him, the crust, the sauce and the cheese are the perfect combination to eat this every day
So I had this place bookmarked in my heart years back. I mean we're talking about pre covid. That day had finally come to experience the quintessential orange slice. Also I only had one day in Brooklyn so I don't care how full I was. I was squeezing in a few slices before I was going to head back to the hotel. Nothing could stand in my way. In addition this was another location the photo op did not cross my mind. I mean the food was in my hands, bite after bite, sharing each slice with my daughter was a dream come true. So the photo was not taken but boy let me tell you. FLAVOR. This place is a historic institution in the pizza universe. Owned by Giovanni Lanzo the son of Luigi Lanzo. Opened in 1973, this family has been dishing out the best of the best in the South Slope of Brooklyn. Walked in around 6pm to order and it felt like an auction at the door. People had their cash in hand, waiting to pay for that beautiful slice of whatever that was being served that day. Finally, it's my time to order. One grandma and 2 plain please! Have to mention this day, I was completely carb loaded. So my dreams of becoming Mr. Olympia had gone down the drain, REAL QUICK. Felt more like the Michelin man towards that day. But totally worth it. So the pizza shop is a small tight fit eatery that takes you back to the 70s. Retro menu, wooden walls, vintage decor and pizza that will rival any Pizzaiolo toe to toe. Pizza was amazing. I can't say that enough. Perfect flavor. That seasoned oven, the masterful hands of Giovanni putting all the ingredients together have created the fundamentals of what New York pizza is and should be. Plus I was grateful to observe him creating his art before it hit the over. What a site! Grandma slice was phenomenal, that fresh tomato sauce, the parm, the dash of basil oil, and mozzarella. Legendary! And the classic plain aka orange slice was Top tier! Bite after bite I needed more! Extremely thankful to have shared these slices with my daughter. She loved it as much as I did! Bravo to the Lanzo family for keeping this magical tradition of what we all dream to experience alive.
Came here when I saw bar stool sports. Glad I did BEST pizza in Brooklyn. I had a lot. Nothing compares. Zero flop. Amazing sauce and cheese. Very thin and crunchy. Unique. Price: fair and favorable. Atmosphere: a museum, mind blowing. I feel like I left an attraction Owner makes pizza. A legend. Craftsman. I watched him work. I'm amazed. Never before I saw someone work so fast and create perfect pizza. 6/5, A+++++ Top pizza in Brooklyn. You ain't finding nothing better.
A Brooklyn classic, totally worth the hype. Pro tip for dinner: order a pizza to-go (cash only!!), set a timer, and head across the street to Sandy Jacks for their incredible happy hour (buy one get one free!). Then, you'll be perfectly buzzed and ready for your tasty pizza!! read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
AMAZING FRESH PIZZA, small owned with a very welcoming atmosphere. It's cash only, so come prepared. There's some seating inside but more outside during the warmer months. Ordered 4 slices at first and went back to get 3 more. Personal favorite was the mozzarella. Would recommend!! read more
10 months ago
This is a good solid New York Pizza. Stepping inside was like a walk back to my childhood. To have a neighborhood pizza spot last for decades means they are doing something right. And Luigi's is doing it right with quality ingredients, they make a good sauce and top it all off with a nice tasting olive oil. I walked into a small, and I mean very small pizza place. I'd like to sit down with my pizza and enjoy it at a table inside but they have a nice set up with tables outside. I see a slice in the window that caught my eye. I ask the kid behind the counter about the slice. He said, this is the Luigi's Pizza Supreme Pizza. He starts reading off the toppings, I had to stop him and I said sold! After the slice came out of the oven, I grabbed a seat outside. I pick up the slice and it is standing up. No flop, this is a firm crust. When I took a bite, I can tel this pizza had a lot going on. Great sauce, fantastic meats and cheeses and crust so firm that I'm jelly. I grew up in Brooklyn but this Park Slope neighborhood has a great local pizza spot with Luigi's Pizza. read more
3 months ago
Tried the margherita and the regular slice. It was amazing. Luigi is such a vibe and it's an experience just to watch him work so I didn't mind waiting while looking at him do his magic. Line moves quick. Perfect regular slice ! read more
6 months ago
Saturday afternoon slice or two while in the Brooklyn area. We walked up with about 5 people in front of us. Very old-school, I couldn't tell if there was a small place in the back to sit, but we took our slices out to the curb patio to eat. The square slice was a little underwhelming - small, tasted old, although the sauce was great. The margherita slice was very good - as they had just pulled it out of the oven and sliced it when I ordered. Overall good, probably would be a 3.5 if the rating system allowed, but I nudge it to 4 instead. read more
1 year ago
Luigi's Pizza serves more than pizza, its serves love and culture, that's what Pizza is about and most importantly, Brooklyn. You heard the legend about Luigi's pizza and you probably heard that they're the real deal and let me tell you my friend they are the real alright? You have to stop by and give the owner, the founder the man himself Luigi your love and appreciation because of the love and dedication he puts into his pizza pies. The robust tomato's with the mozzarella cheese, you won't find anywhere else. Luigi is one the greatest around in my books. You can't stop at one slice, that's disappointing you have to get yourself a whole pie for yourself or the people, doesn't hurt to have 8 slices yourself (I had 6) and still wouldn't want to get more after. The ambiance you'll receive is like no other. Give the hard working gentlemen at the front your order and it's either staying or going, baddabing...that's it listen, you can't beat the flavor and experience behind it. Come on down and grab ya self a slice, think the other wise guys can do better? Fuggetitboutit pal. read more
Staff is rude and not nice. Pizza was cold when we got it. Nothing special about this pizza. I guess it's more of the hype about this place that gives it more traction. Don't recommend. Yes the pizza is crunch and thin but I've had better. 2 pepperoni 2 cheese and 2 small sodas $15.50. read more
2 years ago
One of the top slices in nyc. This pizza spot in park slope dishes out thin crust pies with delicious sauce. They have a variety of slices but I went with the original. Atmosphere is basic old school rugged location with seating. Standing area is limited. Service can be slowed down with long lines. Definitely stop by early and get them slices. Oh and it's CASH ONLY!!! So bring cash or use the in house ATM. read more
1 year ago
When I walked in, it was like a nice old pizza place with lots of pizza to choose. They made the pizza really quick and for a good price unlike other places in NYC. When we took our order they were nice and ready to cook anything. It smelt good, tasted good, and the decorations were cool. I forgot the name of the pizza that I got but it was super good and became my favorite type of pizza. I 100% recommend if you want good pizza, this is the place to go to. read more
1 month ago
Brooklyn! I love NYC for its food, culture, history, and PIZZA! This park slope staple is where it's at. A blast from the past, this old school small pizza joint combines love of pizza making with simple quality ingredients. Proud of this Italian stronghold, it has certainly lasted and must be for good reason. Pizza is thin, crust is crispy, no flop, delicious pizza sauce. Grated pecorino Romano how you doing with a good drizzle of that olive oil. Pizza makers were friendly, and served fast. The ambiance of the place makes you feel like you stepped into the past the way it used to be. What a great slice. read more
8 months ago
This has to be one of the best plain slices I had. There's absolutely no flop and it is the quintessential NY slice!!!! It's only $3 and the sauce is just perfect. You just have to try it yourself. I also ordered the fresh slice which has fresh mozzarella slices on top. I think that slice was about $4. It was very good. I love Gio's attitude- no frills and straight to the point. There's usually a line and the decor is very old school. They don't have pizzerias like this anymore and I'm thankful that this spot is around. read more
3 years ago
Luigi's is a bit out of the way for me, but after hearing good things, about it, I had to come and try it. Not the best slice I've had in NYC, but not the worst. Pepperoni slice was decent. I like it when the pepperonis curl up after being in the oven. This slice didn't have that. Grandma slice was okay. There was definitely a lot of seasoning, but I preferred the pepperoni more. The crust fell a bit flat for me. I do like a tiny bit of chew to my crust. It was thin but texture reminded me more of a cracker. Prices aren't bad at all. Cash only. read more
Really good pizza but I wouldn't put it at the very top of the list. The regular slice was very well baked and had a nice crunch to it. The bottom of the crust had a slightly odd odor that I couldn't quite put my finger on but it was not strong enough to be bothersome. I actually liked the square (Sicilian) piece better. The crust was light and airy with a nice crunch on the bottom. Also baked very well. More sauce than the plain which is to be expected. Sauce was flavorful and the cheese was good. The vibe is definitely old school. That cash register has to be from the 1920s. The prices are ridiculously cheap as well. So, I likely won't make the schlep over from Manhattan just for this but if I was in Brooklyn I would definitely stop by. It is close enough to the Barclays Center to make a side trip worth your while. read more
1 year ago
Amazing historic pizza place. Great slice highly recommended if you're in Brooklyn or down for a trip. read more
Stopped by this landmark in the South Slope on a weekday afternoon and it was busy but not overwhelming and moves fast. I got a grandma slice and a regular cheese slice ($6.75 total). Truthfully the grandma slice was ok (a little too thick for me) but flavorful sauce but the regular slice was a gem. Crispy (check out the undercarriage) with tangy slice and a good cheese. Not floppy and very thin. No fancy oils drizzled on top after or basil or honey added after. This is an old school neighborhood slice. Also a steal at $2.75/slice Some seats inside (saw some family prepping pizza) and seats/tables outside as well. My 2nd regular slice wasn't cut perfectly but no complaints, as they were busy. They could be more efficient but they have 1 oven, 3 staff members (Gio the GOAT was there as usual), limited counter space. However, the inefficiency is part of the old school charm. Check out all the posters/pictures/signs inside If I'm ever in the South Slope, this is the place to go to - full or not. read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
After spending the morning at Brooklyn's botanical gardens, my bf said that we were going to be walking 50 minutes to Luigi's to get lunch. I was thinking: "This had better been some good ass pizza". Luckily, it did not disappoint. We finally finished trekking to the place and got in line to order. We decided to get one slice of each pizza on display - pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, and grandma's slice. Everything was delicious and honestly the best pizza slices I've had in my life, but my favorite was grandma's slice hands down. I REALLY hate square pizza because it reminds me of "pizza" from elementary school cafeterias which are horrific, but this was far from that. The crust was crunchy and crispy, even on the bottom, and the sauce and toppings were very tasty. The pepperoni and fresh mozzarella slices had a slight crisp but were more chewy. We loved the pizza so much that we decided to get try one more slice: a cheese slice which was hot from the oven. Luigi's Pizza was absolutely delicious and puts every pizza place I've gone to to shame. Highly recommend this place. Make sure you bring cash since it's cash only. read more
2 years ago
Dave was right 9.3 This place was highly recommended to us . By family and friends the owner so so nice. Pizza the real deal guys my whole family eat with soda for $20 and the music and vibs all there . I've been looking for the best slice in the north east and this is it . read more
Really cool vibe here, order at the counter and then they call you once it's warmed. The slice was amazing - perfectly crisp, full of flavor, and the cheese was gooey. This place is cash only so definitely keep that in mind. The owner was there making the pies and joking with the local customers. Great spot. read more
I love Joe and he loves me! Lol! The pizza is so authentic if you don't come here, you are an idiot! The crust is crispy and the cheese is gooey... business I straight forward! Order and get out the way! They have an outdoor area so you can take your slice and go! So delicious and yummy !! Best pizza ever!! read more
2 years ago
If I were to describe New York pizza, Luigi would be it. Dough was nice and thin but not flimsy. Sauce had the right tang with a good cheese pull that wasn't too salty. Glad I tried while in Brooklyn! read more
2 years ago
Luigis does not need my review for everyone to know they are da best pie in town. But just in case....this place is so awesome. Delicious pies, huge slices, tiny footprint, friendly and fast team. I recommend the white pie. It's slathered in pesto oil and the best ever. read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite slices of our recent trip. The staff is friendly. The pizza was delicious. Great flavor with a nice crisp crust on the bottom, but not too crisp that you couldn't fold it. Reasonably priced. A little bit of nostalgia with the Big Daddy pictures. Highly recommend. read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
Solid spot for a good plain NYC slice. Nice crunchy crust, good cheese. Def a classic spot and they have some seats still sit outside. read more
1 year ago
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686 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
South Slope
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(718) 499-3857
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