Had a cheese pizza and shishito peppers! Solid thin crust brick oven pizza with a delightful light crust. We asked for red pepper flakes and garlic powder, but they actually brought us freshly sliced garlic and real red pepper flakes. We like our pizza hot and spicy, so we really appreciated it! We demolished the peppers -- they had the perfect balance of heat, crisp, lemony tart and umami. We needed a drink after our pup's third round of chemo so we were glad they had a short selection of drinks to choose from. Thank you for being so sweet to our dogs! read more

Public Display of Affection - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Just ok. This is very highly rated restaurant and it would appear their main attraction is the pizza. The pizzas are very artisanal visually. It's appearance and taste is quite conflicting. It almost seems like it wants to be a Neapolitan pizza while striving to attract the Brooklyn slice crowd. What you end up with is a very bland, thin, cracker-like pizza. On top of that, the price is also not an easy thing to swallow. For $24.00, that 14" cheese pie better knock my socks off my feet. This is definitely not a place for top-tier pizza, but rather a fun place to socialize and hang out. read more

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Delicious pizza spot tucked away on Union St! I ordered a pepperoni pizza and kale Caesar salad for takeout. Staff was friendly and quick upon pickup. Special shoutout to the kitchen staff who waited to throw our salad together until we arrived to make sure it didn't get soggy! Pepperoni pizza was yummy too but very salty, so have with a beverage. I recommend PDA for takeout or dine-in! read more

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Cozy comfortable spot with great service. 4/5 Sadly the food, 2/5. The pizzas were overpriced ($24-28) and disappointing. Pepperoni tasted burnt and not much flavor in either pie except for a bit of a kick on the bottom one. Appetizers were fine although not any sort of deal e.g. broccoli $14. I'd prefer my corner slice shop. read more

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What a charming place to grab some good food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere! PDA has a nice selection of cocktails, as well as some beers and wines. But the pizza was the main draw for us, and it was great. Loaded with delicious toppings, and the crust was pretty good! A little thicker/chewier than what I usually like, but still a great pie. Bonus points for great service, but be sure to make a reservation - there aren't many seats inside! read more

Public Display of Affection - Mushroom and Robiola Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very good service from we did take out we didn't have time to stay, but the interior and atmosphere of the restaurant was really exceptional. We had a pizza and the salad both were really good. We can't wait to go back and have a sit down spot. read more

This was our second time eating PDA's pizza, the first time we got it to go and ate it at a brewery very close by: I recommend this as well! This time we were in the neighborhood and got a reservation to eat at the restaurant. It's a tiny/cozy little place, with warm lighting and a lovable old-school-pizza-house feel. The server was nice and efficient, I think she was alone handling the entire place and did it perfectly. Once again, the pizza was absolutely fantastic. I love their style of pepperoni (cups up and gets crispy), and their crust/sauce/cheese is all perfect thin-crust. My wife got their veggie pizza and loved it, including their mushrooms which are pretty unique. Definitely recommend, a fantastic spot! read more

A rustic and trendy neighborhood spot with a novel selection of rotating pizzas and an allergen-thoughtful menu. The chef comes from Jean-Georges and Robertas and clearly knows how to run a quality pizza restaurant with some scale. This restaurant is perfectly great but it's not intended to be the next hot spot either with a queue a mile long out the door. Service was relatively attentive and friendly. I appreciated the gluten-free and vegan options and the fact the staff were knowledgeable about the menu. The wines were decent too. read more

Honestly, not impressed at all. First of all, the service was extremely slow, and the place wasn't even that busy. My friend ordered a salad and they completely forgot it. By the time it came to the table, everyone was done with their food already. We had also ordered a sangria pitcher with our pizzas, and that didn't come out until people were basically done eating. The pizzas were good, but not worth $24 each. I split one with a friend because I couldn't justify the price, but we both definitely needed more food after that. The shishito pepper appetizer was the best thing we had. They were seasoned really well and the texture of them was great. The sangria was watery and weak. Also, the restaurant is on a hill, so I feel like they should've been better prepared for that. The tables they have are all slatted, so it's easy for glasses to get caught--especially when the tables are slanted! Two of our glasses toppled over and spilled all over us, and the table next to us also experienced the same fiasco. The tables were just very flimsy, and the combination of them being made of slats and on a hill--just a bad combo. read more

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I highly recommend! We had meatballs for an appetizer and the vege pizza both were great. Very fast service- friendly and responsive.

Super chill atmosphere. Great pizza. Server recommended the "commish" pizza and it did not disappoint. Got a half and half with pepperoni. They use the delicious little pepperonis that curl up into a little cup. Highly recommend for a chill little local place. read more

Public Display of Affection - The bar seating area - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I met up with a friend for dinner here recently and overall enjoyed the experience. The service was friendly, and this really felt like a neighborhood spot. That said, the tables inside we were super close together, and it was pretty much impossible to get into some of the seats without bumping into the table next to you. Food was pretty good. We got an order of the brussel sprouts to share, and we both agreed that the sauce complemented them well. The dough of the pizza was delicious and I really enjoyed the blend of cheeses and garlic on the white pie. My friend seemed to enjoy her salad too. Overall, it's a cute spot! read more

Public Display of Affection - Inside - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We play trivia around the corner and PDA is our go-to spot for food. We love the pizzas and the owner was very generous last year, donating a prize to our holiday trivia in December. We've tried a few pies and hands down, the vegetable is our favourite! It's got some kick and unlike many people places, the vegetables are really well done, fresh (no canned mushrooms for these guys!) and never soggy or wilted. We should try more of the menu and will! read more

Finally tried Public Display of Affection (PDA for short). I walked by it a few times, but was already getting food at Wangs so it never seemed like the time. Actually got Wangs yesterday and thought, I really need to try PDA. So today, as I was browsing ubereats for my weekly pizza meal, saw PDA and I had to order. Decided to get 2 cheese pizzas and some meatballs to share. Even though we ordered 2 of the same pizzas, they were slightly different.The first pizza was very thin and crispy. I could take the pepper on the sauce.The 2nd pizza was saucier and the crust was more airy and thick. I liked them both! You can taste that the crust is different. I believe it's made with sourdough. You can definitely tell it was cooked in a wood fired oven. Overall, I did like the pizza. I liked that the crust was crispy all the way through. I find lots of pizzas are soft and soggy in the middle. The sauce was good, I liked it was peppery. read more

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What can I say about this pizza,..... that hasn't already been said about Kabul? Place was empty, service was lackluster and uninterested,... at best. My buddy's iced tea, no refill, had some kind of paint or nastiness in the glass, and even then, we couldn't get the nastiness refilled. Whoever scored this place a 9.x clearly has stock in Raytheon and this hot mess. The old fashioned was straight bourbon (not complaining), was never asked if I wanted a second. The pizza terrible, second only to the servers attitude and politics on her shirt..... someone tell ICE to send their prisoners here for meals; they'll run for the hills. read more

Public Display of Affection - Meh pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yum! I went here for a cute small brunch and was not disappointed. My friend and I split the Vegetable Pizza and the Kale Caesar Salad, although I had to send back the salad (because it actually had anchovies). The pizza was great. All the vegetables were not overcooked, which is hard to do on an oven-baked pizza, and the flavor was present. I can't remember which replacement salad I had but it was also good. Nothing wowed me in terms of taste but it was a really nice brunch. The service was good too. If i was in the area and craving pizza, i would definitely pop into here again. read more

Public Display of Affection - Vegetable Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is pretty good (solid Caesar salad, great potato app, pizza flavor and crust were fantastic), though the pizza was a bit greasy (small pools of oil on top). The waiter was lovely but inexperienced, and the host/bartender was honestly kinda weird (removed the plant from our table after we watered it - it was dried out) and then brought us jello shots (which were stuck in the cups and we couldn't get them out anyway) instead of the wine we ordered to make up for the fact that they served us the wrong wine instead of just bringing us the correct wine or removing it from the bill. read more

After spending the afternoon bouldering at the climbing gym across the street, my friends and I wanted to replenish our energy with some carbs, so we decided on this pizza shop. I love Speedy Romeo and Roberta's, and the person who opened this shop used to work at both, so I trusted they knew a thing or two about making thin crust, wood fired pies. We started our meal at an outdoor table but it started to get chilly and our server graciously helped us move our party indoors. We kept it simple with 1 cheese pie, 1 vegetable pie, and a PDA salad for some greens. The salad came right away though for $18 was way less interesting and satisfying than we would've liked. There was some shiitake mushrooms, red onion, and gorgonzola cheese but truly this felt like a bed of spinach/arugula with very little flavor and very little texture. This pizza took so long to come we almost thought they forgot our order-- not sure if it has something to do with how they prepare their pies or if something was up that day, but no one communicated with us in the interim. When the pies finally landed we chowed down, only to find the pizzas lacking. The sauce was fell flat for us as it didn't really have any flavor and the crust was also disappointing. We didn't finish our pies, and we're definitely finish our pizza pies kind of people. The reviews for this place seem to fluctuate a lot so I wonder if they struggle with consistency. Certainly on the day we went it didn't pass muster. read more

The dishes here don't hide behind fancy names. The team creates a welcoming atmosphere through consistent attention. Every plate delivered more flavor than the last. The service quality impresses, and the food freshness and flavor satisfy. I found myself genuinely impressed by this place. read more

Still trying to figure out the back story of the name Public Display of Affection (PDA), but that's a perfect reason to return for round 2. PDA on Union street in Brooklyn (gowanus-park slope area) is a cozy establishment. Dimly lit, just the right amount of seating and an pizza kitchen with a view into the kitchen. During my visit I had a cocktail - Handsome Todd which is served warm alongside cinnamon, lemon & whiskey. An awesome choice for a cold NYC winter (or soon to be) day or night. Also indulged in the Kale Caesar salad and shared a spicy lamb meatball pizza. Super yum and flavorful bites. I wish the pizza were a tad bit spicier, but that's a personal preference. read more

Public Display of Affection - Kale Caesar salad - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This review is from a visit December 2021 - just haven't gotten around to posting. We had high expectations of this place being a Michelin plate restaurant, so maybe it was too much to expect. Overall, it was an ok experience. Calzone - had soo much dough. It's a big calzone so you get your bang for your buck, but it's really more carbs than actual cheese or sauce. Mushroom and rabbii pizza - it was good but again nothing I would say was really amazing or worth the price. I would much rather have a $1 pizza with the amount of cheese, sauce and flavor it has than what we got here. Both the calzone and pizza were just lacking in the flavor we were hoping for. Given both dishes were on the pricier side (expected of New York sure) but just not reciprocating in the taste department, it just wasn't enough for more than 3 stars for me. The drinks were fairly good though I will say, but not enough with the pizza to draw me back. read more

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I know they have great pizza but I ordered wings instead, roasted brussels sprouts and shishito peppers. Wings and peppers were delicious. The B sprouts were overcooked and mushy- absolutely not crispy- but still tasty. Nice friendly atmosphere. I will go back and hope they serve pizza by the slice again; I don't see that option on the menu currently. read more

Easy going atmosphere, large portions of food perfect for sharing, great staff and tasty sparkling white wine. read more

Public Display of Affection - Italian meatballs, focaccia, PDA salad and sparkling white wine. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service was good enough. Drinks overpriced (you've got Brewer's Row and Whisk and Whiskey selling a standard beer pour at -$2 what PDA graces you with on your bill.) I've never had their pizza, but their Bacon Egg and Cheese was horrid enough to have me casting doubts on more complicated recipes. Got chunks of ham instead of bacon. And a little cup of irrelevant vegetables. It is the height of hubris to reinvent such a basic plate. Oh, and the staff will snark about you behind your back if you don't tip em enough, lol. Save your money and go to Norms or Smiling Pizzeria for a decent thin-crust pie. read more

Public Display of Affection - "bacon," egg and cheese - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the best pizza I've ever had. We were in NY for my daughter's graduation, starving after a long day of travel & this was up the street from our hotel. The sauce was like nothing I've ever had & the pie perfectly fired. I haven't stopped thinking about it since that day in May 2023. read more

Public Display of Affection - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I just moved to area. I hadn't set up my kitchen and this place is walking distance and I needed breakfast. While I see a bunch of pics of their pizza, I thought I'd try to breakfast burrito with bacon. Not too shabby and a good solution for something nearby. Nice and warm and filling. The $9 is just expensive enough for me to say I wish I got a little more for that price tag, like maybe rice and beans, or a second burrito, but alas, that's all you get. Oh and a side of pickled veggies. Staff was nice given it was 10:30 am on a Sunday morning. Will definitely return for some pizza! Looks good! read more

Public Display of Affection - Breakfast burrito with bacon - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was very excited to try this restaurant after reading they opened in March of 2020 and survived the pandemic. The drinks, salads and service were great. Unfortunately, the pizza, arguably the main reason for coming here, was subpar. We ordered three different pies and none of them were anything special. Veggie pie was too spicy and the sauce on the red pies was too something (tart?). It was just not pizza that I would need to have again. If I had to recommend something doughy I'd go with the calzone, but even that felt too heavy after a few bites. Would come here for cozy atmosphere and drinks but skip the pies. read more

Fantastic food fantastic vibe 10/10 recomend! If you catch owner Emi behind the bar you're in for a treat! In the 10+/- times I've been ti PDA the service has always been impeccable:) read more

Can't go wrong with pizza. I remember when this spot was LBK (the pizza oven tiling is a big witness mark). One of my good friends ordered from PDA almost every week at the beginning of the panorama, and highly recommended it. I finally stopped in to check it out for myself. They have indoor seating and some cute sidewalk tables on Union. I got the pepperoni pie and the fried fingerling potatoes. The pizza was great. Crust was perfectly charred, the sauce was fresh, and the roni cups were curly. One thing I have to ding them on is that they fold their pizza boxes inside out to hide the labeling, which is one of my pet peeves. There's a reason the cardboard bleach and dye is on the side it is... Anyway, the potatoes portion size was nuts. Both in macro and in micro. There were some whole ass potatoes in my order! Good mix of smashed potatoes and more crispy smaller bits. Good Siddiqui dipping sauce too. Will definitely order from them again! read more

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A cute place with excellent service! The menu is small because you can tell they've thought through every dish. The sangrias were watery but the cocktail was very good. The kale caesar is delicious and cheesy but a bit too salty. However, the lemon zest really cuts through the fattiness and saltiness. The arancini balls are so creamy with a delicious spicy sauce. We got the spicy meatball pizza, which was good overall but the crust was a little soggy. read more

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Service was excellent, wings were excellent and gluten free pizza was really delicious with a fluffy, light, deeper base. I haven't had that kind before. It was a nice change. I usually prefer the thin crunchy kind. But if you prefer thicker pizza without having a dense base - this is the place! read more

If you were thinking of stopping in/grabbing a table outside for a quick beer on the way home after picking up your fried chicken next door make sure you don't eat a wing or a handful of french fries. If you do you will be hit with a no notice or warning whatsoever surprise $10.00 "wangs fee". We were excited to have this place in the neighborhood and were actually planning on taking a big group of friends out for dinner there to try it out. But this is no way to treat people. I filed a chargeback with my creditcard company and had the $10.00 fee returned to me and won't be back. read more

Public Display of Affection - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First and foremost I want to applaud the chefs making fresh pizza on sight while also simultaneously cooking. The service was not pleasant, we asked at the end of the night if we could seat in a corner seat because the other option was Sandwhiched in between two other parties on one side, or next to a couple on their date on the other side. She then *tried to condescend us by explaining that the table in the corner was reserved for 4 ppl, even though it was two tables squished together. So we were sat next to the couple and our food was contained to a table even though as we predicted no one else was going to come in after us. So as we were eating the potatoes she had to literally put the pizza try right on top on a rack and we couldn't even put in on the other small EMPTY tables next to us. Some consideration for personal space when available would've been amazing..I understand if there was a party expected but there wasn't and we were present.. read more

A pizza experience unlike anything else. Though they describe it as a "Detroit style pizza," this square slice was unique to any other I've tried. First off, there is a good amount of tables to eat out at front, everything is covid-safe. We also stumbled upon their daily happy hour (noon-6) and indulged in $6 salads (arugula, Parmesan and a lemony vinaigrette) and $6 slices. The slices were unreal: super thick sourdough style base served warm and fresh. We tried a white and a Margherita and both were phenomenal. Sweet and fast service, family owned. Will definitely be back and try breakfast here too! read more

Public Display of Affection - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on a Sunday around 3 pm. As it was in between brunch and dinner, not too many people there. Service was friendly. The pizza and salad we ordered were both great! They had happy hour which was a plus. Would recommend! read more

Public Display of Affection - PDA Salad - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sorry to be a negative Nancy, but this place is wildly overpriced. I ordered a plain Margherita pie that was paper thin and it was $26 dollars. It tasted fine but there are so many better places in the neighborhood that are a way better value and with a much more satisfying slice. I recommended Peppino's--$21 for a Margherita pie that is easily twice the size and thickness and a lot tastier imo. The ambiance is nice and it's a good experience for dining in, but don't bother going here for takeout or ordering delivery. Bit of a rip off. read more

Horrible experience tonight at PDA. The restaurant somehow lost our credit card on the way from the table to the bar. They proceeded to ask us for a new credit card without even apologizing for losing our card... completely insane experience. The person who asked for a second card was apparently the owner and never even attempted to apologize for the situation. Completely unprofessional and horrible situation only made worse by their reaction. read more

There is something to be said about a business opening during a pandemic and still cranking our quality dishes, a year later. Chef Rob and sister Emi continue making PDA the culinary hug you need. Today I tried the cheese bread and the most amazing, caramelized, well-seasoned, oven roasted, Brussel sprouts ever. I'm so glad I grabbed a few Detroit slices to go, because the super bowl will take on new meaning with these dense, yet light, chewy, yet crunchy crust. Uggghhhhh so good. Dining in the outdoor seating is breezy, but well worth it. read more

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Delightful place with outdoor seating and yummy drinks. Our server was lovely. It was close to our hotel and a wonderful place to have dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Public Display of Affection - Veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Another covid-era delivery review... The pizza was pretty good- not on my top 20 list for NYC (there's no shame in that). But what really brought this review down was the dry and overcooked wings and the way-too-salty meatballs. It's like they just didn't care. And so we don't care... read more