Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza

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Was craving pizza and decided to lunch here. Place was a bit dark and emptied. Ordered at the counter and decided to dine-in. My slice of Mushroom pizza was really good (could be a little hotter though), and I thoroughly enjoyed my slice. The dough was a bit thicker than I'm used to from other pizzerias and the slice had less sauce. The regular slice pizza also tasted okay- with just the right amount of cheese- could be a little hotter though. Overall, liked the pizza will come back soon. read more

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I appreciate all the pizzerias surviving through the pandemic. I love pizzas. My whole family loves pizza. We used to live by Lenny's... and they make killer pizzas... I love them. So, I can't help but compare my new hood's offering. Papa Mikes isn't exactly close by but they delivered to us and I appreciate that. The distance definitely played a role.. because wasn't as hot. We got a half pepperoni and half cheese. It was OK. My kids didn't love it either... they felt the crust was a bit... chewy... and too greasy, so - not great. We might try again... maybe we'll just pick it up ourselves. Who knows.. might make a difference. Eat a pizza! #yelplife read more

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Carmelo M.

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The square pie is fantastic here. You cant go wrong with brick oven pizza. So glad I found this place.

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Erickita S.

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I live in the area, saw the great reviews on yelp, saw that they had brick oven pizza and I was very excited to give them a shot. Decided to order for delivery and was disappointed. Toppings were missing, and the pizza sauce was kinda sweet - which isn't bad but not what I am used to. The pizza tasted good - however there was an ABSURD amount of RAW powdered flour underneath the entire pie... I've never experienced something like this in all my years of eating pizza... Maybe they were having an off night... I'd like to think this was what happened....It was a Monday. But idk if I will order again. read more

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Sammi K.

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My family has visited this pizzeria for decades. We live down the block and came here whenever my brother or I wanted some pizza, spaghetti, rice ball, garlic knots, or anything else. We've been a customer since their old location next door, but they renovated this new location and reopened here. I used to LOVE their garlic knots because of how flavorful and cheap they were. However, I was really disappointed this time. The garlic knots were dry and flavorless. There was a minimal amount of garlic on each garlic knot and tasted like bread knots instead. The only saving factor was the tomato sauce on the side. I don't remember the garlic knots here to be like this. They used to be covered in delicious garlicky oil and parsley. And you would actually be able to see garlic pieces! As a longtime customer, I really want to see Papa Mike's improve and do well. Hopefully, this is just a one-time mishap and not a recurring thing. read more

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Evelyn L.

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Googled Brock oven pizza because k was in the neighborhood and love brick oven. Pizza is very tasty, perfect amount of sauce taste so fresh and authentic. Crust nice and soft don't even need to add seasoning. read more

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Betty E.

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I've lived by Papa Mike's my whole life but never tried their pizza until tonight! I had the grandma pie, pepperoni pizza, and fried ravioli (not pictured). The fried ravioli was everything I could ask for: crispy, flavorful, and cheesy. Wow! I'm impressed. Another thing that really stood out to me was how great their red sauce is! It gets all the notes of sour and tart perfectly. I'll definitely visit again & would recommend it! read more

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Randall M.

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I made a rare trip into Bensonhurst recently and I discovered Papa Mike's. They have been in business for fifty years, and you won't last that long unless you are doing something right. I ordered two Grandma slices and a soda and enjoyed a delicious lunch. Papa Mike's has a pay on the way out policy which is extremely rare these days. Is there is better Pizza in Brooklyn? Yes, but not close by. read more

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Jenny L.

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Best Grandma slices!! I always order one from Papa Mike's whenever I crave for pizza. The fresh basil mixed with the cheesy mozzarella and sweetness of the tomatoes are heavenly! I tried their regular pie with mushroom (not a fan, didn't have great taste) and sausage. It was alright, not too salty but not as much flavor as I would have hoped for. I would like to try their deep dish pizza next time. read more

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Ada Q.

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Been buying pizza from papa Mike's for many years, recently, thr quality and taste has gone downhill and I don't see the same guy making the pizza anymore. It is someone new. Will not return. read more

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Fiona C.

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One of our favorite pizza spots in Brooklyn. You can never go wrong with a grandma or their white slice. We always stop by to get a slice whenever we are in the area. They also have a side part of the restaurant that can host small parties - decent intimate space. read more

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Connie F.

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I've grown up eating Papa Mikes for as long as I can remember. The wait can take a little long if you're ordering a good amount of food. But they've been always on point. My family loves it and we devour it every time. Our family fave has always been pepperoni pie! Can't ever go wrong with that! read more

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Jfk J.

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Very bad service. The place is run by mike himself who is a very unkind and mean man. He can be seen berating old women who ask for cups of water to take their pill while theyre paying customers. Each time I have tried delivery the food comes drastically wrong or half missing. They attempted to scam once by not delivering, claiming they were closed but didnt shut the site and then saying they refunded but didnt. The bank investigated and decided they were fraud and said it happens a lot. My wife said they were good and my father in law says he picks up often so we tried but its a lost cause. Perhaps if the family takes over itll be better but the old guy mike is a nasty person. You'd think if your close to the end youd be nicer but not this guy smh . read more

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Eugene A.

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They used to be making great pizza there. But there are new people working there now, and the food is disgusting.

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Nicholas G.

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The grandma slice was pretty good but the other pizza was not up to par. The regular pizza was a little doughy and not as much flavor. The grandma slice had a nice crunch to it and hit the spot. Come here for that. read more

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Steve D.

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The best Buffalo Chicken pizza around town, and if not the best I've had. I've had plenty of great buffalo pizzas, but this one is just the right amount of everything and the quality of their chicken is great. I'm also not a fan of Blue cheese/ranch with my pizza. read more

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Hector L.

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Excellent brick oven Pizza called The New Yorker, the best I've had in Brooklyn. The pepperoni calzone was also very good. My love was impressed and will return in the near future,she's buying this time... read more

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Valeriya B.

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This is probably my fav place now! I ordered Chicago pan pizza, mozzarella sticks and onion rings. Delivery was really fast(within 25min of order) and food tasted amazing! Highly recommend this place! read more

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Lisa Y.

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First time trying this place. Ordered a pie of pepperoni pizza, linguine with white clam sauce, and cheesy bread. The pizza was good, linguini was over cooked but plentiful. The cheesy bread was not what I expected: slices of kraft cheese on bread is absolutely disgusting. Do not order the sliced cheese on bread read more

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LM B.

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Awesome pizza, I've ate at many different pizza places near my house and this one is my favorite! The service is great and friendly. Even the delivery guy is very friendly! I highly recommend this place read more

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Louis P.

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I've had better, I'm not going to lie and sugar coat this review. Papa Mikes isn't terrible by any stretch, it's just not up to par with some of the great spots in the area. I used to go here a lot years ago, and I recently went back for dine-in while waiting for my dogs to be groomed up the block. It looks great inside! It's spacious with plenty of tables and a nice brick walls. The brick oven is an attractive centerpiece when you walk in. The family is still busting their hump in the back and the workers are friendly and fast. It's hard to talk negative about a place that has so many positives, but then you get to the pizza. I'll focus on three different slices I've had recently: Their Sicilian is OK, a bit too greasy for my liking but at least the cheese was not rubbery and the dough was cooked well. It was just ok. Their fresh mozzarella was pretty bad, the cheese did not mesh well with the watery tomato sauce underneath and it was just overall not good. Their buffalo chicken slice on the other hand is very good, consistent all around with not too much grease and flavors that were pleasing! You are not travelling to go to Papa Mikes, if it's the closest place for you then there's nothing wrong with going but it's probably not a number one option for anyone. read more

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Charles B.

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I have never been to a more beautiful local pizzeria in Brooklyn. This place has exposed brick and sandstone walls, flat screen TVs, a beautifully illuminated kitchen and storefront, and a venue for events next door that looks like it could be a Manhattan bar/club. Papa Mike is a mature gentleman who still works the late hours serving his food with a smile. The pizza tastes great. Not quite my new #1 pizza place, but certainly ranking. The garlic knots were not my favorite because they're not as fluffy as I like, but they taste great. I really enjoyed the sweetness of the sauce that he uses in his pizza and gave us a cup of for dipping the garlic knots. That sweetness denotes a connoisseur, a person who cares about his ingredients and doesn't let ingredient prices determine his recipe. Many pizzerias serve acidic or bitter sauce which is probably much cheaper because of the canning process utilized. The sauce differentiates this pizza. I'm a huge fan of it. I certainly recommend giving Papa Mike's a try for yourself. read more

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Madison G.

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Best pizza around Bensonhurst and i love that the owner still runs this place! He is so sweet.

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Michael B.

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Papa Mike's is one of the best brick oven pizza I've tasted the margarita pizza is outstanding they also have a lot of other good stuff the chicken rolls the footlong Heroes I had a veal cutlet parm hero was out-of-this-world the prices are great the people that work there friendly and believe me you will not be disappointed you be coming back for more and more read more

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Bilal A.

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I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone! Horrible, horrible food. The only reason they are getting one star is because the delivery happened in the estimated delivery window. I bought a $1.25 can of sprite, got a Ginger Ale. I was supposed to get two sodas, and only got one. I'm just amazed that not only did they forget the quantity of sodas, but forgot the type I asked for. It gets worse. The "cheese breadsticks" are just cheap and awful smelling American Cheese slices molten onto bread. The "garlic knots" are small twists of dough with very artificial (and god knows what it really was) garlic sprinkled on top. I had also ordered a cheeseburger with fries and soda. If you absolutely MUST order from this restaurant, please avoid the cheeseburger deluxe entirely. They didn't include a soda, the fries are stale and cold, and the burger has no cheese, is super dry and chewy for some reason, and cold.The mozzarella sticks smelled like week old oil, were super fried to the point where it was like biting into a thin wooden stick. Finally, the mozzarella sticks. I ended up throwing away the entire meal for the fear of getting sick from eating it all. I just couldn't understand why the food smelled so terrible, it was like something out of kitchen nightmares!! I wish I could get my money back, but will know to avoid this restaurant in the future. update: two hours after having eaten some of the food, I'm suffering from diarrhea. ZERO STARS!!! :( read more

Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza - The garlic knots tasted artificially flavored. Tiny, weird, and all out no. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza - These were the breadsticks. Basically cheap dollar store American cheese molten onto bread. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza - Rubbery, crispy and smelled stale. Did they fry this in week old oil?! - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Nick K.

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Been going to this pizzeria for 7 years, Great place ! Food is excellent - very good quality and very reasonable prices ! Attentive service! read more

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Jose H.

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Update-Pizza just keeps getting better and better If you live close and want some really good pizza I definitely recommend this spot. The pizza is delicious and so worth every penny. My favorite item on the menu is the square pie with pepperoni , the pizza is exactly what your taste buds would be craving for in a nyc style pizza place . If you live father away I'd still recommend the trip , the pizza won't disappoint . read more

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Anna T.

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Papa Mike's never fails to satisfy any sudden pizza cravings I get. They've been around for a while in the neighborhood, and I think I know why they're such a success: besides serving tasty pizza, they're very friendly and generous. Frequent customers greet them like close friends, and when I ordered a bunch of garlic knots for a party, they threw in extras and some sauce for dipping. How could you not love that? :) The place also looks much better than most old pizza places that has been around. Tables and chairs are big and comfortable. The television is always on. Even though I live close by, I wouldn't mind staying to eat at the restaurant. read more

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Rashid B.

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Mikes is great! Love seeing him still working & doing his thing making pizzas.. the crew is the same have been there for many years! I returned after a while to enjoy some good food! Their chicken Cesar salad was great also! Loved their home made dressing! Hope to see you all soon! read more

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One of my close friends told me to order from here because the salads were amazing and decently priced. ordered from there once and it was really good! i didn't realize the salad had olives (like A LOT) which i extremely dislike, so that was my fault but i picked them off.. ordered it for the second time and....im so upset, i had a long day at work was starving and my salad sucks, i live pretty close.. like a 5-10 min walk, i have 2 kids that are sleeping so i ordered it to be delivered and it took 45min-1hr, anyway... I ORDER only 2 ITEMS - a salad with grilled chicken and a chicken parm hero. the chicken parm hero, looked amazing my fiance said it was good...my salad on the other hand....was a joke....the chicken is SO COLD, like straight out of the fridge and cut up and thrown on my salad and omg so many olives (which i asked to be left out, and no onion which i asked to be added) I also asked for italian dressing and got balsamic....safe to say i didnt eat it even after picking nasty olives off, hopefully my fiance eats it tomorrow so my money doesnt go to waste. read more

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Pallavi B.

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I hate to upset or disagree with my fellow yelpers. Maybe we were at the pizza place at a wrong time. Went there y'day on our way home. We ordered two regular slices as we were excited to discover a brick oven pizza place not very far from us. Papa Mike was there behind the counter and I found him to be sweet and friendly. The place is absolutely spic and span. However, digging our first bites in the slice left a lot to be desired. The slices were stale, flavorless and without any salt or seasoning. We are regulars at La Bella and Lenny's in the neighborhood. Its just sad that we didn't have a 5 star experience at Papa Mike's. Maybe we might go back to give it another try again soon. read more

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Rosanne R.

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Best in the neighborhood. Pride of ownership with Mike still behind the counter flipping pizzas! Still as good as a remember it 30 years ago as a young kid. Go to Mike's, get some great pizza and chat a while. Enjoy! read more

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Jose R.

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I love their food. Especially their buffalo chicken pizza slice! Its always a great experience w them

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Christina W.

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I've been a pizza fan my whole life and this is the best pizza I've ever had! I don't think I've tried anything and said "this isn't good". If you can make your way over to 20th avenue for a slice of pizza I recommend that you do! read more

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Cal C.

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I frequently order pizza from this place and it is good local pizza. It is a family owned pizzeria and the grandpa there is friendly. I would recommend the Marinara, Margherita, or Pizza ala Vodka to try. Would give it a 5-star, but one time when I ordered the Chicken marsala, the chicken was a little dry. They are prompt with delivery or pickup. read more

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joe c.

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I have been a regular at Mike's since early childhood. When I first started going there they had just about three items: A Square, A Round, and Ices! As I have come of age, so has (Papa) Mike's Pizza. They now have a nice variety of pasta dishes, sandwiches, burgers, riceballs, etc. What I really like about mike's are the variety of new pizzas they carry. The new ideas are great, while keeping the originals still to a high standard. The new renovations are really nice, with the new brick oven and the staff is always nice. I am just glad to see this place is still around and hope it remains a Bensonhurst Staple for years to come. read more

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Lily C.

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My grandkids loves the mini pizza, they want them almost everyday for snack, they are really good ! Place is clean and friendly, very accommodating! read more

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7416 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Bensonhurst
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(718) 513-3696
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http://www.papamikes.com

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What time does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza open?

Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza close?

Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza take credit cards?

Yes, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza have catering options?

Yes, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza does have catering options.

Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza serve alcohol?

No, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza have TVs?

Yes, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza have bike parking?

Yes, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza has bike parking.

Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza have outdoor seating?

Yes, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza has outdoor seating options.

Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza have parking?

Yes, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza has parking options.

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Does Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza have free WiFi?

Yes, Papa Mikes Brick Oven Pizza has free WiFi.

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3.5 mi•South Slope

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Luigi's is by far a superior top notch slice of pizza. What makes Luigi's great is the staff and…read moreowner 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.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 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.

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L&B Spumoni Gardens

4.2(5k reviews)

1.3 mi•Gravesend

Summer means..beach, feeling carefree and EATING OUT! Those hazy, crazy days of lounging, kissed by…read morethe 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

L&B Spumoni Gardens is sort of a weird version of a Sicilian Pizza, but I absolutely loved it. The…read morecheese 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.

7.1 mi•East Williamsburg, Bushwick

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"Rainbow Spumoni" (Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio)

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Classic Sicilian Square

Roberta's

4.0(3.4k reviews)

It's been so long since I went to Roberta's, and its pizza has stood the test of time. The crust is…read moreperfect with a sourdough tang and the tomato sauce has a deep tomato taste. It's a little pricy and they now have fairly basic pizzas on the menu with the options to add various toppings to them. Meat toppings are five bucks and I think the veg ones were 3 dollars it's easy to rack the bill up. I didn't think the add on was worth the cost as I had very little sausage for $5 and the basic pizza was tasty enough already. It used to be hard to get a table but we came midweek at around 1.30 and walked straight in, our server was friendly but we do have to wait a while for the bill. I'm giving it 5 stars because the pizza really is iconic, I'd stop by again when I'm in the neighborhood but probably wouldn't make a special trip out here. PS the pizza here is way better than in the Williamsburg Domino Park branch.

service was lacking! went on mother's day when place opened and sat in the backyard area, the guy…read morewaiter looked like he hated his job. no greeting, no words exchanged. No smile, prob don't care since the place is overpopulated. He just took our order when we called him over and then gave us the bill. Pizza was good, we got the bee sting, portion was pretty tiny for its price and it's not the normal pizza where it holds its shape, it's a flop. Flavor was good tho and if you like thin pizza this is the one. The crust was pretty bland, table next to us didn't even eat the crust. Also got the straigatella with bread. Basically cheese and bread. The bread was the highlight of the day, better than the pizza.

4 Emperors (BRING IT BACK)

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Run Rabbit Run

Brooklyn DOP

4.3(111 reviews)

4.5 mi•Park Slope

Got a TGTG order here. 11/10 I'd do it again…read more Brooklyn DOP actually originated as a pandemic business where my friend's personal trainer started baking pizzas outside of his Greenwood Heights apartment. When the hype got large enough, the owner decided to start a pizzeria and the rest is not history. This is one of the more worthwhile TGTG orders to me. Their pizza is SOOO perfectly crisp and charred, and actually is one of the closest pizzas that reminds me of the famous originals in Napoli.

Overall 5/5: I am not a pizza person and don't eat dairy but wanted a nostalgic New York slice…read more This place definitely hit the spot. Expensive though, about $55 dollars for a vegan 18-inch Margherita pie with 3 toppings. Was it worth it for the experience? Yes. Would I recommend to someone who wanted to try it at least once for a good dairy-free pizza? Absolutely, I couldn't even tell this was vegan cheese. Would I get it again? Maybe (?) once in a while as a treat with price being the only barrier. Service 5/5: This was great. I came here the other day to inquire about their vegan pizza and just wanted to try a slice. The person found his manager to talk to me about this. They were super friendly and explained to me the situation. This location only sold vegan options in full pies and their other DOP Fast Life location does sell vegan slices, but they didn't try to push me to buy. I came back today and the staff today were also very welcoming. Ambiance 5/5: Rustic red brick interior with warm lighting. It was definitely bustling on a Friday night. Food 5/5: Delicious pizza. I do regret that I ate it cold after driving 30 minutes to pick it up so I did not get the full experience. But the crust was still crunchy. I do wish the toppings were a little heavier but the tomato chunks in the sauce tasted very fresh. A very classic New York style pizza and I couldn't even tell it wasn't real cheese. Vegan garlic knots were great too.

4.9 mi•Prospect Heights, Park Slope

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Nona Mena (grandma) and DOP Sicicilian

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"Giusepp" (NY Style) pizza. $3.75 + tax + tip

Patsy's Pizzeria

4.3(698 reviews)

Grew up in New York, but have been in Texas for 50 years. With very few exceptions, Italian food in…read moreTexas is not particularly /ut B/ /hen I/ /tic I/, is overpriced, and fails miserably when compared to Northeast Italian food. So, eating at this restaurant before the Bruce Springsteen concert, the other night was a thrill. Ate with lifelong friends. We shared several appetizers, including meatballs, a margarita, pizza, bake clams, and spicy shrimp. All were delicious. I had a seafood pasta with squid ink that was memorable. Lots of seafood and the pasta was fantastic! Nice bottle of wine at a reasonable price. Good service. Frankly, I think the prices were cheaper than what I pay in Austin area, and the food and venue were authentic and much better than in Texas!

Patsy's Pizzeria delivers where it matters most: the food. I stopped in with a party of three…read morearound 430pm. The Margherita pizza was perfect. Fresh mozzarella, a nicely thin crisped crust, sweet tomato sauce, and fresh basil makes this simple pizza taste great. The fried calamari also impressed. It tasted notably fresh--light, clean, and not overly chewy like pre-frozen versions can sometimes be. While I can't say for certain, it had that just-prepared quality that makes a difference. The Caprese salad was a great way to start the meal, with fresh tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a balsamic drizzle was a nice light start. The atmosphere leans old-school Italian, which adds to the charm and character. Service was fine--nothing remarkable, but no major issues either. That said, my overall rating takes a big hit solely for the restaurants ridiculous tipping policy choices rather than the food itself. The automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill was frustrating. The menu does indicate that 18%, will automatically apply, or will be 20% for parties of six or more. We were only three people, so it felt inconsistent and unnecessary. On top of that, the added cost for credit card usage didn't help. I don't mind tipping for good service! In fact, I tip well--but I prefer having the choice and I'm old school so it's the principle of the matter. Being forced into it, takes away from an otherwise enjoyable meal. Bottom line: the food is strong and worth trying, but the billing practices leave a bad taste. If those were adjusted, this could easily be a higher-rated experience.

Chicken Parm with Penne alla vodka pasta

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Jace R.

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9 years ago

My cousin posted the review and it was not recommended but needs to be seen so here it is again I have lived around the block from this establishment all my life which is 29 years. I came here as a little girl with my mom and continued to order and pick up food thru my adult life. Earlier this year I wrote a very fair and honest review. Suddenly a month ago when my sister came into the store for a salad she was confronted by Mikes son about this review placed 6 months before. He had a problem because the review mentioned how rude Mike the owner was. Let's clear this up. Mike has been a very rude and disheartening man for 25 yrs. His son claimed that he may have a bad day because he is 80 . This is not the case. This man has been nickel and diming customers for years, even to the point where he wouldn't allow my mother a cup of luke warm water to take a pill because he wanted her to buy the bottle, even though we just ate lots of pizza there. This man when ordering on the phone is a disgruntled disrespectful man and has been since he was 60 yrs old. This is not just for us. This is a neighborhood joke. We all say perhaps this is why he doesn't answer the phone anymore. I tutor and babysit in the area and ps.186 school is full of people who wish the food at Mikes was accompanied by better service. His son is very combattive, dismissive and rough just like him. My sister explained over and over that it was her sister who wrote a review and tried to explain as much as she could but he wasn't hearing any words over his own. So that was done and we continued on with our lives and then decided a couple weeks later to order again. We get A LOT of food from here. But instead of being grateful our support was met with two of the most disgusting dinners Ive seen. Almost as if this was payback they gave us ravioli parm that had a piece of stringy clumpy cheese in the CORNER of the dish (not on the food), and tortellini that was less than half of what is usually given. The sauce tasted like pure water with red food coloring as if they washed the food in water first. And the tins were spilling over opening at the seam. DISGRACEFUL. You wonder why your review was bad? Look at the s*** you're serving. Our other sister reached out thru Facebook and they agreed to refund. Obviously. So all in all Mike is a hit or miss. Sometimes the heroes and salads are great and worth the price. I have had chicken parm with tortelini filled to the top and got bread butter and parm on the side when I ask. Other times they decide to give you crap as explained above cause they're lazy that day. Mike has always been rude , even when you walk in he looks like he doesnt want you there, this is something PTA mothers are constantly talking about as the place is around the block from the school and no one can figure out why this man is such a lousy grouch and his son seems to carry this attitude as well. The End. read more

Yesmine P.

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9 years ago

I have lived around the block from this establishment all my life which is 29 years. I came here as a little girl with my mom and continued to order and pick up food thru my adult life. Earlier this year I wrote a very fair and honest review. Suddenly a month ago when my sister came into the store for a salad she was confronted by Mikes son about this review placed 6 months before. He had a problem because the review mentioned how rude Mike the owner was. Let's clear this up. Mike has been a very rude and disheartening man for 25 yrs. His son claimed that he may have a bad day because he is 80 . This is not the case. This man has been nickel and diming customers for years, even to the point where he wouldn't allow my mother a cup of luke warm water to take a pill because he wanted her to buy the bottle, even though we just ate lots of pizza there. This man when ordering on the phone is a disgruntled disrespectful man and has been since he was 60 yrs old. This is not just for us. This is a neighborhood joke. We all say perhaps this is why he doesn't answer the phone anymore. I tutor and babysit in the area and ps.186 school is full of people who wish the food at Mikes was accompanied by better service. His son is very combattive, dismissive and rough just like him. My sister explained over and over that it was her sister who wrote a review and tried to explain as much as she could but he wasn't hearing any words over his own. So that was done and we continued on with our lives and then decided a couple weeks later to order again. We get A LOT of food from here. But instead of being grateful our support was met with two of the most disgusting dinners Ive seen. Almost as if this was payback they gave us ravioli parm that had a piece of stringy clumpy cheese in the CORNER of the dish (not on the food), and tortellini that was less than half of what is usually given. The sauce tasted like pure water with red food coloring as if they washed the food in water first. And the tins were spilling over opening at the seam. DISGRACEFUL. You wonder why your review was bad? Look at the s*** you're serving. Our other sister reached out thru Facebook and they agreed to refund. Obviously. So all in all Mike is a hit or miss. Sometimes the heroes and salads are great and worth the price. I have had chicken parm with tortelini filled to the top and got bread butter and parm on the side when I ask. Other times they decide to give you crap as explained above cause they're lazy that day. Mike has always been rude , even when you walk in he looks like he doesnt want you there, this is something PTA mothers are constantly talking about as the place is around the block from the school and no one can figure out why this man is such a lousy grouch and his son seems to carry this attitude as well. The End. read more

Le O.

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4 years ago

This pizza place was here for so many years I remember going to Ps 186 and coming here after school!!! I since moved out of state but then stumbled upon reviews recently about mike. I remembered it was true he was always so oddly mean, all the kids at school were scared of him and used to play Papa mike at lunch recess which is where one kid runs around like a monster and pretends to be big scary mike. I remember my mom and I came a lot with other moms and my friends and we ordered lots of pizzas, italian ices, and snapples and then since I prefered water and there was no water bottles then my mom asked for water. Mike screamed at her and said " donta keepa gettin a water", it was a small cup of warm water from the sink. Hes a nasty man is right and if a child wasnt lets just say.... his complexion then forget it u wont get served. Anyway I came in the other day while visiting bensonhurst to see my parents and walked in. The guys still there! The pizza was good! Same as always. We used to go when the place was next door w orange seats but now its new and dark and kinda cute. Amazing fresh cheese packed baked calzone. But papa mike is still the same. U may be seeing pearly gates soon my friend u may wana be kinder. Best of luck! read more

Lacey K.

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10 years ago

Papa mike is the rudest pizza shop owner i have ever met. This place has been around my neighborhood since I was a child. As a life long New Yorker I know good pizza. Also being a traveler I also have met many great people from all over. I have never seen such rudeness from a man in my life. Complete disconnect discontent and similar manners as the soup nazi from Seinfield ( only that guy carried some culture with him). Papa Mike needs an attitude adjustment and has needed for years. Pizza is average prices are as well, of course as many italian places in America overwhelming portions. But one thing has never changed this guy shoos customers away for years and wonders why his constant remodeling never surfaces the kind of business that surrounds his establishment. Lets wish him peace. But spare yourself the negativity. read more

Nora E.

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10 years ago

The calzone here is renowned. With flavor, size, preparation and creativeness, this is really a gem! Heros are delicious and well priced a great go to. Bread and fillings much better than others. Ask for the calamari parm for a special treat! Easy delivery straight on their website but not on grubbub seamless ,eat 123 or even delivery.com for some reason Pizza is adequate nothing special. Behind the counter could use some work, these men are all over the place, delivering to the wrong address, mistaking pick up for delivery, just a complete mess. Papa mike used to have a very rude and mishap attitude for a business man but has improved recently in his old age. Never too late to change! read more

Laila W.

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9 years ago

Good food but hit or miss. One day the sauce is yum one day its sweet. One day the chicken parm is perfect one day its salty. One day the dinners are filled to the top one day it looks like someone nibbled half of it before delivery. One day it comes nice and neat the next the tins are open and falling all over. Come on now. By now you gota get it right. This never happens at- Spurmoni Gardens, Lennys pizza , J and V, Da Vinci pizza. read more

Mary R.

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10 years ago

It's hard to find good pizzarias lately. It's like everyone is making Pizza and getting away with everything and anything! Quality cheese, superb sauces and variety is lacking in so many places, but Thank Goodness Mikes Pizza has remained loyal to our community. I can always count on Mike for awesome Pizza. Never fails. As a matter of fact I'm going to visit my favorite spot this weekend! See you at Mikes! read more

Dental A.

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11 years ago

Great place ever since I found this Mike's brick oven pizza shop i haven't stopped coming here and now i have my office order from here because the price and the price is just amazing a must go pizza shop. read more

Evelyn S.

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10 years ago

Good ol bensonhurst! man their pizza is bomb. I frequent this area to visit a buddy of mine on the weekends. I don't ever pass this shop without buying a pie to take over. read more

Payten S.

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7 years ago

Very bad. Rude horrible service from the owner Mike and his son. watery inconsistent food. They just throw whatever together its horrible