The GOAT of Bronx Pizza. Period…read more If you want to know what real New York City pizza is supposed to taste like, stop looking and get to Louie & Ernie's on Crosby Ave. This isn't just a meal; it's a Bronx institution. The Vibe: Old School & Authentic This place is as "old school" as it gets. It's located in the basement of a house, and walking in feels like stepping back into 1959. There are no fancy decorations or "artisanal" gimmicks--just the smell of fresh dough and a gas oven that's probably seen more history than most museums. * Pro Tip: It is CASH ONLY. Don't be that person who gets to the counter with a card; come prepared. The Pizza: The Best in the Bronx I've had a lot of pizza, but this is easily the best in the borough. * The Crust: Paper-thin, perfectly salty, and has that signature "Bronx fold" with just the right amount of char on the bottom. * The Sausage: This is their claim to fame. They use huge, fresh chunks of sausage that are packed with flavor. It's heavy, it's greasy in the best way possible, and it's legendary. * The Sauce/Cheese: The ratio is perfection. The sauce is tangy and bright, and the mozzarella is creamy and never "rubbery." The Service The staff here are exactly what you want in a legendary neighborhood spot--friendly, fast, and no-nonsense. They keep the line moving, but they treat you like a regular even if it's your first time. Verdict: 10/10. It's simple, it's classic, and it's the king of the Bronx. If you haven't been, you're doing NYC wrong.

Ok everyone, gather 'round…read more What we experienced last night was a game changer. Louie & Ernie's Pizza has been on many New York Pizza list for decades. When I see the Yankees in The Bronx, my go to first stop is always Arthur Avenue. I dismissed Louie & Ernie's Pizza, what if it's like Lucali with a mind numbing line? Well I'm happy to report that I pulled up to a free parking spot. The area reminds me of Queens, it's more residential so there's no parking worries. In terms of being slammed? We walked into a non assuming pizza place. Growing up in New York, it's the same style pizza place in every New York City borough. Walking into Louie & Ernie's Pizza on a Sunday afternoon, I see the TV has the Giants game on. There's the same wood paneling on the walls from the 70s, it feels like a time warp! Do the patrons realize they're enjoying pizza on Eater's The Best Pizzerias of New York City list? I walk in and see a small kitchen with the pizza guys crafting pizza. I ask the hostess do we need to be seated with menus or order here with you? I ordered two pizzas, Margarita and Clam and we all sat with our paper plates. The first pizza comes out, the Margarita pizza. Everything about this pizza is award winning. From the freshly made cheeses to the tomato sauce and thin crust, this is a real New York Pizza. It's something we all grew up enjoying. The Long Island Pizza guys with their TikToc videos and one hundred thousand followers, you're not making the same quality pizza as Louie & Ernie's Pizza. The clam pizza, my brother in law is a clam pizza fiend! I thought it was very good, there was a little heat to it so be aware if you order this pizza. After we left, this spot changed MY entire best NY pizza list. Louie & Ernie's Pizza is a travel to, pay the bridge tolls and enjoy this pizza type of place.

A lovely old-school pizzeria in Bronx, NY. Old style seating booths & vintage photos on the wall…read more The staff is very polite & friendly. I had their regular pie & it was thick and delicious. I've read reviews praising their Sicilian pie so I'll be back for that soon.

Tastiest old fashion Bronx Great pizza. Best in the Bronx and maybe the City. At least every week…read morewe order from them.

A good out of the way pizza shop in the Bronx. This is behind other buildings, near townhouses and…read moreapartments. Mostly had Fordham college students eating there. I think people only go here because they know about it, or like us, find it randomly on Google maps. There is a little parking lot. The pizza and pasta were both good. NYC style! The restaurant is filled with paraphernalia, photos, graffiti, and other knick-knacks. I don't think that was for show, they just never throw anything out. Even Mr. Pugsley himself was sitting in an overstuffed chair, falling asleep with his X-Mas hat in the front of the store!

Great pizza great vibes in the establishment. Great taste amazing cheese and cooked to perfectionread more

Doesn't get more authentic than Tommy's Pizza...Tommy was working the counter and the service was…read morefantastic. This spot has the vibe of an old school NY pizza joint, because it IS an old school NY pizza joint. 10/10 would go again and again

Tommy's is another old school cash only pizza joint with that old Bronx vibe. It's not the biggest…read moreplace but they dishing out big flavor and great pies. Keeping it simple and just making great pizza. There slices have that corn meal crust which adds to the extra crunch. Staff are quick and to the point like everything else in the Bronx and it ain't a bad thing. Was the great lunch a nice sweet sauce can't go wrong with A Dave Portnoy pizza rating as high as they have. Definitely would love some more of there great pizza.

I wish there was a 4.5 option because for a simple NY slice of pizza late at night, this place is…read moreamazing! even though it took a little long to get our order ready, i think it helped crisp up the crust nicely so it was worth it. large portions too! -Plain cheese - solid slice. very good. -bacon chicken ranch - wow it was LOADED and heavy. delicious. -garlic knots - was not expecting this to be the star of the show but it was my favorite.. one of the best garlic knots i've had from diff pizza places. The chewy fluffy interior texture with the crispy bottom and seasoned well.. wow. Ask them to throw in some marinara on the side too. if in the area and craving some pizza, check it out! and get the garlic knots!

It's been a long time since I had a slice of pizza this large and it was great! Crust was crunchy,…read moreoregano was tasty as well as the sauce, cheese and pepperoni. I also ordered tortellini soup and I could not believe the portions and again very tasty. The chicken parm was delicious and portions were very healthy! Food quality was a solid 4-4.5 but giving this a 5 star rating cause of the portions. Will be coming back

Decided to take a walk and found this Pizza place. Honestly, it tasted pretty great. Very nice…read moreowner and everyone was friendly. The pizza has a more acidic sauce flavor, which I prefer over the typical sweet sauce present in other pizza places. Great atmosphere too, reminded me of pizza shops I used to visit as a child.

We were passing through on our way to Boston. Needed a break after sitting in Cross Bronx traffic…read more Reviews brought us here. This is one hell of a slice. The sauce shines and brings a real zest to the pizza. I love it when the sauce sings like that. Tried a chicken calzone as well and had no complaints. The wife loved her Grandma slice. I tasted it and the strength of the toppings really add something special to it. This is a neighborhood gem worth pulling off of 95 for.

I'd been wanting to try this place, so I was excited when a friend invited me for lunch! The space…read morehas a rustic, laid-back vibe, and since we went in the afternoon, it wasn't busy. We started with the Burrata and butternut squash appetizer. It was an interesting combination and flavorful, though I wish the squash had been cut into smaller pieces. For my entree, I ordered a chicken sandwich. While the cutlet was generous and tasty, the sandwich felt a bit too busy for me--there was a lot of mayonnaise and an overload of chopped lettuce, which I ended up removing. We also shared their famous Miele Di Melanzane, which was delicious. The pizza was good too, and I really enjoyed the spicy honey on top. The staff was friendly and attentive which is always a plus!

I met my friend at Kingsbridge Social Club since she said the food was good. When I arrived, it was…read morepretty busy, but I was able to get a table rather quickly. Our waitress was attentive and walked us through the menu. We ordered the cauliflower to start and then my friend ordered the calamari and we split the old school pie. Everything was really good and the space was cozy and perfect for a cold evening. I'd definitely come back here again!

Little Italy in the Bx on Arthur Ave. What more can I say. The food was delicious. Hot, fresh, and…read moredelectable. Service was great. They made sure to stop by and make sure the apps and entrees were okay and they were. It was my first time trying the black squid ink linguini. I was hoping for it to have a little more spice but it was still good. Will be I be back, yes absolutely. Fantastic Italian place in the Bx.

Another visit to Trattoria Zero Otto Nove, because some traditions are non-negotiable…read more Ms. J. and I do the New York Botanical Garden first and then reward ourselves properly with pasta. As one should. I ordered the Pasta al Forno, which showed up hot, cheesy, and very much not interested in being subtle. Comfort food doing the absolute most -- baked, sauced, and bubbling like it knew it was the right choice. One would think "Boiled eggs in pasta?", but trust me, the bechamel sauce takes it to the next level. Ms. J. went for the daily special: Radiatori in Cartoccio, cooked inside a sealed pocket of aluminum foil and opened tableside like a little pasta reveal. Steamy, aromatic, and frankly a bit of a showoff -- in the best possible way. And then there was the Tiramisu. We shared it (heroically), and I'm just going to say it: top-tier tiramisu. Not too sweet, beautifully balanced, rich without being heavy -- one of the best we've had in NYC, and we do not make that claim lightly. We both love tiramisu. We both judge tiramisu. This one passed with stars. Zero nonsense, big flavors, and a tradition that continues to age very well. We'll be back. Obviously. ‍

This place is tiny inside and it's on a highly traveled street. I mean very busy, with vehicular…read moretraffic, pedestrians, and your food delivery guys on their (mostly) electric bikes zooming by. So, parking is a ball breaker. After you get situated with finding parking, better yet, take mass transit if you can, you'll find a non descript pizzeria. It's CASH ONLY ** they have ATM's inside for your convenience, which I had to use and I think the fee was 2.50$ but I'm not sure. The pizzeria slices are HUGE.-ginormous- colossal!! I thought it was going to be superficially large pizza with a horrible taste. ON THE CONTRARY - NO! The pizza was delicious and I found the salt content to be reasonable, perfectly salted. I paid 38$ for the super sized pizza. My kids devoured it, while my wife took pictures of of the kids eating their kite sized pizza slices. I highly recommend this "Bronx Style" pizzeria. The pizza is well cooked, medium to thin sized pizza and the ratio of cheese to tomato sauce is distributed evenly with a slightly cheesier taste than tomato.

Yes it a big slice. Probably the biggest you have seen and yes, it is a big pie. Probably the…read morebiggest you've seen. But the fact of the matter is the quality of the cheese and dough is not up to par. The pizza resonates of low quality mozzarella cheese and poor quality bread. I've been eating here on and off for many years and the quality of the product has deteriorated. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless they wanted to "try that place that they heard of on social media or from a friend who ate here 20 years ago. it's just not worth it. They are better pizza places in the Bronx (Circle, Yankee Pizza, Ernie's, Tony's on Throggs Neck, Pugsley Pizza)z If the owner were able to improve on the pizza by incorporating better quality ingredients, I would definitely give it a shot again. I wouldn't even mind if they charged seven dollars a slice for that mammoth slice because it is very very big. But in its current incarnation, I would have to pass on a second round. It's just not worth the money because the taste and quality of the slice is so poor. What happened?!??

amazing service, offered to split portions…read more tried the white wine clam pasta - seafood-y punch, perfectly seasoned. the linguini had a great bite the chicken parm a la vodka was the star of the show. super thin and juicy! great depth of tomato flavor in the pasta sauce

Well, we gave this place a try by recommendation. Unfortunately, it fell below expectations…read more We tried the veal saltimbocca and the Linguine Alle Vongole. The veal looked great but the flavor was truly lacking. Marsala-like sauce was watery without the rich flavor. Could be so much better. The clams were plentiful but needed a bit more linguine. The sauce was so watery and tasted like just clam juice with barely any flavor at all. Lacked the wine garlic deliciousness that normally comes with this dish. So, we won't be returning. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was pleasant overall. Just needs major improvement with food preparation. Flavor makes all the difference.