Love having Masani Pizza in the neighborhood! The pizza is always delicious and everyone there is so nice and welcoming. It's owned by a local family who really appreciates good food, and you can tell they put a lot of care into what they make. And OMG the garlic knots SO GOOD. Honestly worth going just for those Definitely one of our neighborhood favorites! Highlights are the Vodka pizza and Cacio e pepe slices. Cant wait to try them all! read more

Masani Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I've gotten food from here twice, and both times the food has been spectacular. The first time (early August) I came straight from work and picked up food for me and my husband. I got a 2 slices (vodka and plain), knots, the vodka pasta, a broccoli pinwheel, and an ube ice cream sandwich. We were both pleasantly surprised by all the things we got and were excited to try it again once the hype died down a bit. We got it again at the beginning of September when my parents were visiting from out of town. I called around 3 o'clock and placed a pick up order for that evening. I spoke to someone on the phone and they confirmed with the chef that the pizza and things we wanted were free of my son's allergen (egg). I ordered broccoli pinwheels, garlic knots, a grandma pie, and a plain pie. My parents live in the south and love a good NY pie, and this one hit the mark in all of the places. They were out of knots when we went to pick up, so they threw in a few extras to replace it, which was fine by us. The restaurant feels very old school NYC Pizzeria, which is clearly the vibe they were going for. It's a lot of fun, and I'll be honest, some of the reviews on here have surprised me. It's almost like they want to take down an influencer or something. The service was amazing, the time I went, and the time I sent my dad and husband. My dad is really picky on service, and he mentioned to me how kind everyone was there. Honestly, we'll keep ordering from here because it was good, and the people treat you well. What more can you ask for? read more

So happy that Masani is on grub hub and delivers to bayside!!!! I've been in person when they first opened and loved their pizza but I regretted not getting their pasta then Saw they had a carbonara special and I needed to try it! Ordered it and was welllllll worth it! Will definitely be ordering more pastas from here when I don't feel like making a trip out to forest hills! read more

Masani Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

As a big fan of food baby I had to check out their new pizza shop asap! I came in a little after 6:30pm and to my surprise everything was sold out! Everything except for their Panna ice cream! I saw the whole gang there which was so exciting to see the fam for the first time. I ended up picking the Sammy special ice cream. My girl Sam knows the best flavors, chocolate with sprinkles in the middle! I love the picture frame wall they have of all the kids since they were babies. Great vibes all around honestly. I need to come back to try their pastas and pizza!! read more

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Cuisine: 7 Service: 8 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Let me start off by saying that I am extremely happy that someone decided to take over the old space vacated by a neighborhood favorite, Lillian's Pizza. I grew up in the area and enjoyed a slice here quite often. It was sad to watch it close, then reopen, only to see it close again. This time, the new owners are local celebrities since the whole family has practically grew up in front of our eyes on social media. If you don't know @foodbabyny on IG and you're a foodie, then you have been living under a rock. Mike is a very nice guy, and his kids are adorable. Having a family owned business operated by someone that grew up in the neighborhood just feels like a win. Masani is not trying to be Lillian's Pizza. It's trying to build its own legacy with a different style of pizza and a more lively warm atmosphere. On grand opening day, my favorite new addition was the cashier who took my order with the biggest smile and the warmest voice. As for the food, I tried four different slices and some garlic knots. To be completely honest, it still needs a little work, but they did just open. What I loved was that the thin crust had the perfect char and the dough had such a delicious aftertaste. What I would prefer is slightly less chew and a more crispy rather than hard crust. The sauce was a tad salty on this day, so hopefully they can balance that better down the road. On the other hand, don't change the garlic knots because they were very good. Soft and fluffy, with plenty of garlic. I think they are better than 90% of the garlic knots out there. Btw, if they still have any more of the limited edition ice cream collaboration with Caffè Panna, then you should definitely buy some. I took a dozen on grand opening day and really enjoyed both flavors. I do hope Masani keeps working on perfecting their pizza because I think it has real potential. I'll be back soon to try the apps, salads, pastas and desserts. We need to continue supporting businesses that mean something to the neighborhood. I get the feeling that Masani has a chance to become exactly that. I wish them nothing but the best of luck. read more

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I love seeing a local family being able to put back into the community and that's just what the Chau family did. It's even better seeing the support they are getting each day at the newly opened Masani PIzza. Husband and wife were right there along with the rest of the staff working very hard. Arriving during a break from some summer storms, there was a line to the door, which remained consistent while we were there. They kept the vibe old school and cozy. I love the picture wall which includes the original owners of the spot, Lillian's Pizza. We tried a few items to get a feel of the menu. The Regular Slice brought me back to how I remember a NY slice tasting. The crust has a nice chew with flavor and the sauce and cheese are balanced. It was delicious. The Cacio e Pepe slice was equally good. Not too over the top, but simple with just the right amount of cheesy goodness. The Radiatori with Vodka Sauce was very tasty. The sauce itself was creamy without being over the top and the pasta was nicely coated in it. We added a meatball to the pasta. The flavor of the meatball was good, with a hint of spice from some crushed red pepper, but the texture of the meatball was too soft IMO. It ate more dumpling vs meatball. I think someone added too much panade to the meat. Items came out fairly quick given how busy they were. I will say the slices are a little on the smaller size for a higher price, but given the deliciousness of the slices, i didn't feel too bad about it. Wishing the Chau family best of luck and I hope the lines continue for a successful business venture. read more

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TLDR: There's not that many pizza places I think of visiting. For Queens it's really just New Park but I would gladly visit Masani again. Definitely try the chicken/broccoli slice, pepperoni garlic knots and vodka pasta. I do love the story of the family who took over Masani which was a neighborhood shop for them. There's something modern about it yet nostalgic at the same time. I visited opening day and despite the line (as expected) - everything was great. Typically you wait this long things either fall far below or exceed your expectations. Fortunately it was the latter. The A&J (chicken/broccoli) was very memorable for me. The cutlet was still tender enough, the breading was crispy and it all worked very well. The crust overall is quite thin with a fantastic but delicate crunch as you bite through. The supreme (more places need to have this) was great with plenty of meat/veg. The cheese was all very proportionate, often it's too little or just too much. The pepperoni slices were tasty and I like how it's the smaller beef pepperoni slices. The cacio e pepe slice was also unique and very enjoyable. Nice sharpness from the pecorino and the black pepper. Pepperoni garlic knots came with marinara on the side to dip for some brightness, the pepperoni in the middle is like a little surprise as you eat through it. The pasta is from Brooklyn Pasta Lab and the radiatore vodka was excellent. A very pleasant chew, the sauce was well-balanced. Not too creamy, not too heavy - just perfect. Unfortunately they ran out of meatball. There also seems to be rotating dessert specials. I waited awhile so I did sample a lot of the slices and had leftovers. They reheated beautifully in a skillet for dinner. I live giving local support to small businesses but obviously things must be good. I'm looking forward to the next time I'll visit. read more

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As a native New Yorker, I take pizza seriously. It's nice to see that the folks at Masani do, as well. In terms of ambiance, the shop is clean and welcoming. They're enjoying virality, so expect a line when you visit (10 minutes at lunch time). Okay, now on to the pizza: I favor a saucey slice, and had hoped to try their Grandma, unfortunately, it was sold out at 1pm. I went with their Vodka and the Hot Head (extra crispy) slices. Both were flavorful with firm crusts. The cheese adhered to the slice well, but if gooey cheese sliding off of the slice is your preference, you won't get it here. My one "small" gripe: the slices are small, but this is ameliorated by way of quality. Overall, the hype is well earned. Pizza lover approved. read more

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It had been a while since I'd had a pizza that really impressed me, and Masani absolutely did. The restaurant is small with that classic old-school NYC neighborhood pizza shop feel, which I loved. The line can move a little slowly, so keep that in mind when you join the queue, but it's definitely worth the wait. It's a family-run business, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming that I really didn't mind waiting. I ordered four different slices and had each one cut in half so I could try them all. The cheese slice was hands down my favorite. I always judge a pizza place by its plain cheese slice, and this one was outstanding. My second favorite was the cacio e pepe, which was incredibly flavorful. I also tried the vodka slice and the Sicilian. The Sicilian looked hefty, but it was surprisingly light, airy, and fluffy, and the vodka had a really good sauce. I was really hoping to try the garlic rolls since I'd heard amazing things about them, but unfortunately they were sold out. I'll definitely be coming back for those. To finish, I ordered a lemon Italian ice, and it was the perfect ending. It tasted incredibly fresh and had a smooth, refreshing texture. The next time I'm in Forest Hills, I'll def be back. Beyond the great pizza, I really appreciated the warm, family atmosphere. Family-run businesses are becoming harder and harder to find in NYC, and it's something I truly value. Great food, great people, and a place that's easy to root for. read more

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Masani is an amazing addition to the growing Forest Hills food scene. Among the things that Masani has going for it is location. As others have noted, it's in the former Lillian's Pizza space, which is a classic pizza place that was in dire need of some TLC after the original owners sold. The lovely family that owns Masani have really restored that original vibe of a go to neighborhood spot while updating it to stand out in modern foodie culture. The crust is amazing, sauce well balanced, and prices are reasonable. And, while lines to get in are still long a week plus after opening, staff is friendly and working their butts off. There's a lot of love for both pizza and the neighborhood, as evidenced by the decor and the vibe, which feels like a great counterweight to the chains over on Austin St. We hope that Masani sticks around for as long as Lillian's did, and then some. read more

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This was pretty amazing. The cheese, cacio, and Sicilian slices were all excellent, and the garlic knots and pinwheels were both best in class, in my opinion. The house and Caesar salads were also really excellent, especially for a pizza place. Then to top it off, the vodka pasta was excellent, and the meatballs were pretty incredible. We went on a very busy night with a bunch of little kids and they nailed this all the way around. Very impressive. read more

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Second time here. Had fresh regular slice and it was delicious. The crust is perfectly charred. Hubby had a hot honey slice with pepperoni and it was really good too. We shared linguini marinara with a side of meatballs. I'm usually cautious with meatballs and these were a great surprise. They were flavorful with a slight touch of heat and very meaty. No fillers here! The pasta was al Dente and you could tell it was fresh pasta not from a box. We r very happy to have a great pizza spot in this neck of Forest Hills read more

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We ordered takeout finally to try. Ordered a grandmas & regular cheese pies. It was good but not mind blowing to our family. The dough was nice on the grandmas but our family still prefers another local pizza joint. Service was long wait and they don't take phone orders so not worth the hype for the wait. read more

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An amazing addition to FH. The food here is phenomenal. From the pizza to the meatballs to the pasta, they really have it down to a science. Plenty of seating but boy do they get packed around 6pm! Their A&J slice is great and I love their vodka sauce. Their caico e Pepe... run don't walk! So so so good. Plus they're incredibly friendly... welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Masani Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I LOVE Masani! It's so incredible what they're doing here, revitalizing a pizza shop that the family had loved enjoying themselves for years. And the name is all of their children's names combined.. how freaking cute! When I came last week, they actually sold out of their pizza.. now that's gotta be delicious pizza then! So I had me some ice cream. I ordered their peanut butter jelly flavor and if I had been wearing socks (I was wearing flip flops), I'm pretty sure they would have been blown off. Me thinks that Masani Pizza will be Forest Hills staple for many many years to come! read more

These guys have been doing market research for what makes a superb pizzeria for a decade. And don't forget about the awesome desserts!

Given the hype all over social media, I was super excited to try Masani. I had a few items - the regular slice, cacio e pepe, and the garlic knots, and unfortunately, I was underwhelmed. The cacio e pepe slice was unique, and was better than the regular, which unfortunately tasted like day old reheated pizza. Considering I was there close to open, it had to have been fresh, which made the overall taste a bit puzzling. The garlic knots are very dense and chewy, which isn't a bad thing, but not like anything I've had before. All in all, glad I tried it, but I'm going to have to come back and give it another shot at some point in the hopes it was just an off pie. read more

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Currently eating as I type: Initial thoughts: Why is the grandma slice so damn small? And why are these all so thin? Grandma slice: It's a little salty. And the slice is a little harder than I'd expect. I've had worse and I've had better. 3/5 Vodka slice: Sauce is good, though also on the salty side. Dough has more reasonable amount of give. Crust is good. 4/5 Plain slice: Seriously, why is it salty? And yet, it's also...somehow bland? And man...this is a small slice. Quite disappointing. 2/5 Garlic knots: Decent give to the knots and they managed not to make it too salty. Good flavor. 4/5 We also got the ice cream sandwich because, well, *it's ice cream.* (Also, it has ube, so I'm genetically obligated to have it ) They didn't make it, but I guess they get some credit for selling it...but I digress. Good ube flavor, nice texture to the ice cream and the sandwich sides. $12 is a bit steep, but it would beat a Van Leeuwen cookie ice cream sandwich, hands down. Easily the best thing ordered today. 5/5 Also, service was pleasant but slow. 4/5 Overall: 17/25 (22/30 if you include the ice cream sandwich): by NYC DOE standards, this would be passing. And I'd say that's how I'd describe it: if I'm passing through, maybe I'll stop by. But it definitely wasn't worth the 15 minute walk across Forest Hills. I'm willing to give it another try in a couple of months on a quieter day, in the hopes they improve their overall technique. And hey, maybe eating the food right away on-site might be more enjoyable? That being said, I'm definitely ordering their "Heimknick Maneuver" merch now: I want that poster and t-shirt but don't know how much longer this place stays open after the buzz dies down if they don't do something about the taste (and size) of the pizza. read more

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The plain cheese slices were small and not particularly noteworthy, though granted, I came while logistics may have been a work in progress. Also, at the time, the amount of dough was lacking to select other items from the menu. read more

It's classic nyc pizza. Slices are on the small side and crust could be thinner. Nothing wrong with it but cant say its the best slice ever either. Its good, would eat again. Service is good and the decor is comfortable. read more

Went to Masani Pizza on a rainy Saturday and luckily the line wasn't too long, about a half hour wait! The ambiance is of an old school family pizza joint with good music playing in the background. We excitedly waited on line to order. When it came to our turn, we ordered the Vodka, the Cacio e Pepe, the Hot Head, the Supreme Clientele, the Broccoli Pinwheel, and the garlic knots! We also wanted to try their Grandma and the pepperoni garlic knots, but they weren't on offer when we were there. The service was quick and we waited not too long for our order. First bite of the vodka and our thought was yuuummm...the vodka sauce was tangy and creamy with a strong basil profile and it has a very tomatoey flavor, which complimented the thin slice very well. Next was the Cacio e Pepe slice and it was DELICIOUS albeit lacking the peppery and tasty Parmesan profile that's akin to what I love about Cacio e Pepe! The sauce was extremely creamy and cheesy -- slightly oversalted for me, but still delicious! Eat this slice while it's hot! On to the Hot Head, which was another DELICIOUS slice! Strong on the pepperoni flavor, which we appreciated. We didn't detect any hot honey taste, but we still enjoyed this slice very much! Then, the final slice, which was from the untouched Supreme Clientele pie sitting in the display window. To our surprise, this unordered slice while we were there turned out to be the clear WINNER of all the slices we've tried!!! We wee soooo WOWED by the flavor of this slice! It was absolutely DELICIOUS and is a FLAVOR BOMB with a strong quality sausage and pepperoni flavor and a nice slight oniony, tangy flavor to it. This slice is a MUST TRY!! All the slices were thin crust with a nice chewy texture and a nice, crusty edge to it. Only the Vodka and Cacio e Pepe slices were slightly overstated for me, but they were still very good and are not slices you can get anywhere! The garlic knots were another favorite of ours! It was a standout with the heavy garlic flavor and chewy texture. After one bite, it was hard not to keep eating it! We also tried baking it for a nice little crunch! The knots came with a tomato dipping sauce that was filled with flavor. It hits you with a punch of basil and garlic and a strong tomato flavor with just enough tang, but it overshadowed the intense garlic flavor that we love from the knots. Definitely try the garlic knots as is and save the dipping sauce for the pizza crusts, which we enjoyed very much. The final bite from our order was the broccoli pinwheel, which was ok. We were not wowed by it. We do love that it had a chewy bite to it and it was filled with broccoli and with the perfect ratio of cheese and dough to make it not overly heavy. We will definitely return to try the rest of the menu and get our fill on the Supreme Clientele and the garlic knots! Enjoy your visit there! read more

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Would be 5 stars if they didn't always take 20+ min to get you 2 slices... look I totally get they are busy... it sucks having to wait 20 min when they say it'll be out in 5... while the wait is the worst, service is great, staff is friendly. And for the pizza itself, priced somewhat on the higher side despite a smaller slice, but overall at 5$ish per slice can't complain too much... they don't deal with like 100 dif toppings which keeps the ones on the menu itself consistent. The taste is good, crunchy crust, no flop and never too oily. My fav is the Pepperoni with hot honey and the Pepe e Cacio. would I go back again though despite the long wait... yes, trying to get on their visit leader boards. Haha. read more

Honestly I think people just like to hate on the hype. Masani is delicious! I'd put it up there with some of my other queens faves like Mano's and Philomena's. I went the second day they were opened at opening time and got my food within 20 minutes. It took a bit of time for the pasta because they had just opened, but I'm so glad I waited! The Cacio e Pepe pasta was one of my favorite parts of the meal. The pasta is totally worth it at this pizza place. The pizza is very good! Albeit, a littttttle on the smaller side for a slice but I think when the taste is there, that's what matters. Also I think because they had just opened it was a little hectic and I think they gave me a regular slice instead of the vodka slice I requested. No harm no foul I still enjoyed it and I'll chalk it up to growing pains from opening up the place. The owners seem very nice and welcoming. I also loved that they do collabs with other NYC businesses! The Caffe Panna ice cream was incredible, as expected. Masani isn't too far from me so I'd totally return! read more

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Just tried the new Masani Pizza today & it was incredible! Went with my fiancé, we ordered 4 pizza slices (Cacio e Pepe, Vodka, A&J, & cheese), broccoli pinwheel, pepperoni pinwheel, garlic knots, & chicken roll. Everything was phenomenal, I can't understate that. My favorite was the garlic knots & Cacio E Pepe. The crust is perfect, I prefer mine thin & crunchy. Garlic knots are loaded with garlic & very soft, please never change that! The owners are warm & kind & they even threw an extra slice of Cacio E Pepe bc they were running out when we ordered two, but were ready by the time we got our order. Decor was very homey, it felt super comfortable & family style. We live in the area & my fiancé is a pizza lover & he's ecstatic to have a great place like Masani. We will be frequent customers. Welcome to Forest Hills! Good luck with everything. read more

Masani Pizza - 4 slices, wheels, garlic knots & chicken roll - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

So excited to try the pizza here! I would have liked to stop by on opening day to get the limited edition Caffè Panna ice cream but I had work. No worries, I stopped by yesterday to grab lunch and I was able to grab a couple of Supermoon Bakery Ube sandwiches! While I was waiting on line I perused the menu and decided on a Broccoli pinwheel (which also had some spinach in it too) and a Supreme Clientele slice (pepperoni, mushroom, thinly sliced red onions, olives and I think sausage) and grabbed a diet cherry Coke from the cooler. The slice had a nice crust, perfect amount of toppings and was delicious, loved the sauce. The broccoli pinwheel was also excellent, I highly recommend ordering that. Definitely want to go back to try more menu items. Thank you for the excellent service and congratulations!! read more

Always wanted to try Lillian's but when I went, I see it was a whole new place and name. Pretty cool that a foodie family is now running it. I went here three separate times the first two was on the way to a show at Forest Hills stadium so just grabbed something quick. In my adventures here I've tried the vodka slice, cacio slice, vodka pasta, bolognese pasta, orange Italian ice and almond ice cream bar. Vodka slice the first time was just a regular slice with some vodka sauce on it. Was not all that but the second time it looks like it was actually cooked on there and that made a huge difference. The cacio slice was good but maybe a bit more black pepper could help. The pizza is the thin style which works well. The pastas were good but my vodka needed more sauce which the awesome owner was happy to add. Also for $18 wish my pasta container was filled up more. The almond ice cream bar was awesome but so small! Italian ice was great for the hot day. Will come back to try the other pastas and other items. All in all not too bad. Hoping they do some great things here and looking at the lines they are doing pretty good. read more

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No longer live in the neighborhood, but I wanted to give some local support. Also, first gen italian who grew up in & around pizzerias, so I take my pizza seriously. Points for the nostalgia look. Crust is nearly perfect, thin & crispy BUT they burnt it a bit. The cheese needs work, no pull? I'd recommend changing that up. The plain slice is begging for more sauce, a little bland so more fresh garlic is needed. The Vodka slice however is nearly perfect, if it wasn't burnt. Plus them double layering that slice in the box? Interesting choice. Garlic knots, are the only thing I'd say holding them back. Too much dough, only coated on the top and not cooked through. They have some kinks to work out, for sure, but overall so much potential! read more

Masani Pizza - Vodka Slice and Plain Slice - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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The other pizzerias might need to watch out as Masani Pizza doesn't miss here. The grandma slice feels traditional and tastes phenomenal, the classic cheese is an automatic hit, the pep is peppin and the cacio e pepe tastes exactly like you would deliciously think it would. I am so full but since they knocked all these slices out of the park I can wait to go back and try all the pastas. Oh, I forgot to mention that my favorite of the bunch was the vodka slice. Cmon now!!! 10/10 read more

Masani Pizza - Cheese, Pepperoni, Grandma, Cacio e Pepe, Vodka - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Went during the soft opening and everything was delicious! Had a pie with half pepperoni/hot honey, pasta with vodka sauce, garlic knots and 2 pin wheels (broccoli and pepperoni). Everything was phenomenal, no exaggeration, wife raved about the broccoli pinwheel. Good, quiet location with decent parking as well. Looking forward to coming back to more and try the desserts. read more

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My husband & I popped in a few days ago around 5:30pm. The place was packed with a stream of people coming in forming a line. There was a sign on the door, saying 'sorry no pizza left' so we decided to try the pasta. We had the Cacio e Pepe and Bolognese, both were delicious. We took two ice cream cups of Caffe Panna to go and enjoyed both flavors. Love the family feel to Masani's and definitely sense the respect they have for past owners, Lillian & Tony. Looking forward to trying the pizza next week. Welcome to the neighborhood & good luck! read more

Masani Pizza - Cacio e pepe pasta - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Pizza's good, and unique enough to be its own personality amongst all the other places! Fun selection of delicious desserts as well, curated from or in partnership with well-loved dessert places in the city. Friendly staff and owners. read more

So I tried this Pizza place expecting something great since it's been so busy . The regular slice was ok but not even close to being great . I don't really understand all the hype here but maybe it's because it's Forest Hills ? I'm still going to have to go to Howard Beach or Middle Village for great NY pizza . Was hoping this place would have been better . read more

The pizza was delicious, but what really stood out to me was the atmosphere. There is such a warm, family feel to this place from the minute you walk in.You can tell it is the kind of neighborhood spot where families are comfortable bringing their kids, people know each other, and everyone feels welcome. It has that personal touch that is sometimes hard to find. The food was great, the service was friendly, and the whole experience just felt easy and inviting. Definitely a place I would come back to when I am in Forest Hills. read more

Tried a cheese slice - it was good but not spectacular wait 40 minutes in line for. If you are in the area and there's no line, then it's worth stopping by - but not worth traveling from other boroughs or anything crazy like that. Also, the slice size is about 20% smaller than a normal slice anywhere else. This has to be corrected. So, good local pizza place, but there's room for improvement. read more

The place was busy. I waited about 10 minutes for my order. Nice friendly atmosphere. Love the story behind the pizzeria! I saw a lot on Instagram about this place so I decided to check it out. The pizza was good but not the greatest I've tried. I think I got a reheated slice. It had a lot of flop for a thin crust slice, the slice was small but overall it was pretty tasty just needed more crunch. I'll give it another shot soon. It could have been better! read more

Masani Pizza - I ordered a regular slice, Cacio Y Pepe, Garlic Knots. - Pizza Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Great place, cute neighborhood, staff is amazing, slices are great, pasta is awesome. Dang, can't say anything I don't like about this place. What a great feel inside! Definitely recommends read more

I'm Sicilian And originally from Canada. The pizza was pure perfection. The pasta was perfectly al dente with a sauce that made me want to eat more and more. Go to this restaurant. Have fun and enjoy the beautiful energy and italian vibes! Ciao. read more

I looked forward to this place opening up. I remember trying Lillian's once or twice with original owners. It was a good pizza. But one day I noticed different people. It makes sense why I didn't like their pizza when I tried it around 2021. When I saw their buildup to the Masani Pizza's grand opening on Instagram, I was very happy that I got to see their pizza. Just by looking at the plain slice, I knew that it would be good. I don't go to places just because they're on Instagram, but I do like to support my locality. So the first time I ordered here, I got two plain slices and one hot head slice that has pepperoni and hot honey. I think the hot head was great for the combination of sweet and salty. The pepperoni is just how I like it crispy and cupped. Of course the plain slices were amazing. On my way home I got the supreme for my wife because I didn't want to be the only one enjoying it. There is a line when you come in, but it goes by quickly. I managed to even find seating inside. Worst case scenario I could eat on the bench outside, which is an ingenious idea. I went there a second time a week apart and ordered three plain slices. Both times I coupled it with Mexican coke. I hope they add other Mexican sodas like Orange Fanta and sprite. They have the American ones that are good. The slices were just as good as the first time. I love the crispness of the slices. The crust is amazing. I don't have to give any extra instructions on how cooked I like it. I love that they don't flop. I am not a Parmesan cheese lover, but it's nice that they keep it fresh for whoever wants some. I will continue coming. It's nice to have a good pizzeria that is walking distance from my home. Also the location is great. It's not near the bustle of Austin street or 71st avenue. Very calm. From what I noticed, they don't do pies yet, but they constantly make fresh ones when they run out. If they're out, they are already making another. I like that they make things at a pace that is manageable. They don't over promise and under deliver. They get it done and deliver it to the max. The owners are great. The chefs are great. I believe Masani makes an excellent pizza. Are there things that can be improved, I can't say because I am happy with where they are at. I want them to surprise me. Next time I'll order some pinwheels with my pizza. I love pinwheels and am happy that they are part of the regular menu. I always tell people I rather pay a little more for some excellent pizza. It's all in the ingredients. I'm not the type who wants to pay less for a mediocre pizza. Some would, but I would never. I love the signage and decor. Old School. The photos are a nice touch of honoring the past, while heading into the future. I hope this business will stay in the family for generations. Imagine me coming to this place for 40 years and being this 81 year old geezer who still remembers how it was when opened. Anyway, I wish them the best. I don't like to compare pizzerias with others. Masani has a vibe that I like. I always like good competition. Maybe even go on a pizza crawl from one place to another. Masani Pizza has good energy. When I went in for the first time, I felt a pulse. It was alive and thriving. The place is new, but it feels like it has been there forever. In a way it has because of how they honor Lillian's Pizza. Keep up the great work! read more

Will quickly become a Queens staple. Homey feel with good quality pizza. Line moves quick, good variety. Love the little Knicks-knickknacks that can be found all over the place too! read more

Masani Pizza used to be Lillianas Pizzeria, and honestly, the old place had more heart. There was a stretch -- after Lillian sold but before it became Masani -- where this place was genuinely special. I still think about a white slice I had back then; it was to die for, real craft behind it. Now it feels like it's chasing an influencer look over actual quality. Style over substance. If you want pizza made with real care in Forest Hills, go to LILO's instead -- it's the better spot these days. read more