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Not Ray's Pizza

3.9 (274 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Yvonne D.

I come here about once a month, maybe twice and update my review every now and then. Not rays is still going strong. It's my local pizza shop that I adore. From the friendliness to the delicious pizza you can't go wrong. Today I went with the white slice (has spinach too) and added suasage. Hot, cheesy, crispy crust and delicious. Tables for sitting and I'm always able to grab one. Bathroom available and tv always on the news channel or basketball.

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Amy G.

What Not Ray's Pizza isn't - it is not fancy, hip, trendy or a hot spot. That's totally okay with me. Not Ray's Pizza is a Fort Greene institution, a Brooklyn pizza institution. It is the best place in the neighborhood for great, authentic, delicious pizza. It's not about going to someplace that is all hype. It's all about the pizza, really good pizza! It's the perfect slice or the perfect pie. The crust is just how I like it, thin and crispy. It isn't floating in sauce that takes over the pizza. The tomato sauce is just the right amount, with great flavor. It isn't dripping with oil. The amount of cheese is spot on and melts in your mouth. I haven't had a pizza or slice that has disappointed. The pepperoni is a favorite, you can't go wrong with a regular slice or a grandma slice. The service is always friendly, they are hard working and that's because they make great pizza. It's hot, right out of the oven and irresistible.

Half pepperoni, half black olive.  Not bad
Tom G.

Not bad pizza. I ordered online, and it was ready in about 10 minutes, the time it took to walk there. The price online was $22 when I ordered. The fella I picked up from charged me $26, really just because he could. If you use a credit card, they add on some arbitrary charge to your bill, again, just because. Oh well!

Cheese pizza
Thomas T.

3.5. It's good NY pizza. There was a good crisp to it and a lil chew which is the way I like it. Cooked well. Cheese and sauce weren't rich in taste but were good.

We ordered half plain, half pepperoni and pineapple. This is what they sent us. How do you mess up an order this badly? They even called us, asking for clarification on the order. The receipt and item description were thoroughly inspected, and this is definitely not what we ordered.

Pepperoni and half plain  Large $23
Irene L.

Descent spot for pizza. Has a nice toasty crust and cheesy. This is a good spot for Brooklyn style pizza. Reminds me of childhood and the service is friendly. $23 for half plain half pepperoni size large. The sausage pepperoni size large was about $29. Ambiance- fast pace with lots of people ordering. Very busy pizzeria and only a few seatings inside. Most people take their pizza to go and it's a really laid back spot to get pizza.

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Samantha L.

Omg forgot about this place only cause I got a job across the street Pizza is amazing, will order here b when I'm feeling rich but it's worth it.

Sara D.

Had the pepperoni calzone. Must share with a friend. Very cheesy and such a small shop to eat at but worth it. Better than a food chain pizza. The pizza guys get you in and out!!

Regular Slice, Buffalo Slice, Pepperoni Slice
Gamali C.

The food never disappoints! I grew up in the neighborhood but moved in 2004. To be able to return and the pizza is still great, wows me! Brought a friend with me and he co-signs this flavorful review. Service is excellent and it still has that good old Brooklyn pizza shop ambiance that I craved for.

Plain and Stuffed Meat Slice
Matthew S.

Surprisingly good. I was not expecting this pizza to be as good as it ended up being. I had heard good things about this pizza joint, but was very surprised at the whole experience. The pizza is served incredibly hot and takes a hard five minutes to cool down. I thought about asking for napkins and a fork and knife to eat this, but I manned up and persevered for a welcome final result. The plain slice has a very crispy crust; no chew whatsoever. The slice is so crispy that I was unable to fold it. But it has a nice flavor with the right amount of herbs and salt. The cheese and sauce make for a pleasant mouth feel so it did go down easily. It is a greasy slice, so take your time eating this slice. My specialty slice was a stuffed meat slice. It contains meatballs, sausage, and pepperoni. The pizza is so dense it could almost qualify as a Sicilian slice in triangle format. I was expecting it to be messy, cumbersome, and give my insides full fright. Sure, it is messy, it is cumbersome, but it tasted so fresh that my stomach was welcoming it with opens arms. That is until I got to the crust, where I reached my breaking point and had to surrender my crust to the trash bin, something so sinful for any pizza enthusiast to do. But overall I really liked this pizza. It was real busy, filled with hard working professionals, and you get a professional looking slice in return. I would say that is a pretty fair deal. What do you think?

Nadia M.

Boy meets girl. Girl flirts with boy. Boy walks with girl and decides to fill her belly...with food. Pizza shop pops up. Not just a pizza shop. But "It's Not Rays." Girl gets 1 slice boy gets 2. Boy and girl decide to eat in a nearby car. At first sight the slice looks good. Girl takes one bite and then another. Boy asks girl "be honest, how is it?" Girl replies: 3.5/5 "nice thin crust needs a bit more saltiness, nice texture, good cheese pull, Good tomato taste With just the right amount of sauce. Boy wins another date with girl.

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Not bad pizza ... nothing special... more of a Long Island taste, doughy, grease... but will do!!

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Good option for pizza. Plain cheese all day and everyday! Service is prompt and no frills.

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The best pizza hands down. I've been going there since I was a teenager. Every time I come home one of my 1st stop.

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