Well, found another great spot for great pizza. Had slice of the vokda and the margarita pies, and man, the crust was great start to finish. Good quality sauce (the vodka sauce was light, but that wasn't a bad thing, since it didn't dominate the cheese and basil), and perfect cheese. This pizza connoisseur was very satisfied. Oh yeah, and the fire fries were a unique treat, with the truffle horseradish dip! The egg creams were lightly sweet, but I hadn't had one in so long, it was a great taste of nostalgia for me. A must go...and the live jazz music was very cool. Great decor and vibe! read more

Their pizza is delicious!! My friend and I picked up two pies, and it cooled down a bit but once re-heated it was like it came fresh from the oven in their kitchen. 10/10 recommend!!! read more

My friend and I ate here over the weekend as there was plenty of outdoor seating. The service was horrible and there really was no excuse as they did not have any other customers when we sat down. The food was (barely) mediocre at best. My pizza took a really long time to come out - most likely because they forgot about it and burnt it. The only thing that was good were the two beers my friend had and the Vegeterian Rice Balls that I ordered. I would think that a restaurant would be glad to have patrons, clearly with the lack of service this one did not. We will not be going back there. read more

The Brooklyn Firefly - Hamburger calzone - also burnt on top - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'd like to update this review to say what a change!! We've been back a few times since I reviewed last and wow! Service has stepped up and is top notch and up to or with the delicious eats. Haven't had a dish we didn't enjoy yet!!! read more

The staff is sweet and are always accommodating! I am dairy free but not fully vegan so tend to order regular pies with their vegan cheese and love it. Arguably one of the best vegan pizza shops in Brooklyn. read more

Came here for a high school reunion and I was surprised how it was such a nice romantic scene looking restaurant. I was upset at the drink that I ordered, I had the white sangria and it didn't taste anything like it. We decided to share our meal so we got truffle fries, the truffle pizza and the margarita pizza. The truffle fries were more like truffle potatoes and they were so good. The truffle pizza was probably one of the best ones I've had in Brooklyn. The margarita one was also good but I liked the truffle one more. Both pizzas were both super crunchy and cooked to perfection. The waitress was super nice and attentive. The price wasn't so bad for the amount of good food we had ordered. I'd definitely come back to try the other pizzas. read more

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An awesome restaurant/bar in a cute area of Bay Ridge. A coworker brought a group of us here for a happy hour around 3:30. It is well lit with natural lighting. The long tables in the bar section have paper stretched across with pencils for your use which turns into a fun opportunity for large groups. It is roomy and the staff is very kind and attentive. I had a hot toddy to help fend off my cold (ahhh, hot bourbon) which was very good. Others had rosé and the vodka/lime/grape cocktails. They're a good size cup for $12. I have to come back to try the food. The menu looked amazing. Ill be back in the spring! read more

I'm so glad Brooklyn Firefly is still up and operating during Covid-19. We sat outside, maintained distance from the other patrons, and had some truly delicious food! We ordered the Saturday Night Fever pizza and "the ball breaker" with the fries. How delicious! Great service from a great establishment. read more

The Brooklyn Firefly - The Saturday Night Fever Pie - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is a perfect paradise in this neighborhood. Spacious patio that make you feel instantly transported to a holiday village, not the makeshift kind built for the Covid times. Been here twice and they earned my heart's with the long list of craft beer menu from the tap. I tried their pizza, rice balls, and garlic fries so far and all were quite solid. Probably the best ambience in Bay Ridge area. It's also family and pet friendly. read more

I only review restaurants when I think it's a place that deserves to hear some praise. Brooklyn Firefly is a great spot in Brooklyn. My family and I had dinner there last night and we really enjoyed the food, drinks and live music. We had the Scalabesh and the 86th Street pies. The fig and gorgonzola cream sauce was amazing. My daughter is 3, and washed down the pizza with her first lime-ricky. We finished it up with some ice cream and affogados. The outdoor seating was spacious and roomy. I highly recommend Brooklyn Firefly as not just a great date night spot but one where you can bring your kids to. read more

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A friend and I were looking for a spot to have dinner in Bay Ridge, since she works in the area. Are some Yelping, we decided on Firefly. They had us both at the words, "rice balls"! I arrived at around 5:30pm and they told me I could sit anywhere. I opted for the back room, since they had large windows with a lot of natural light. Our waitress came over almost immediately, dropped off a bottle of water, and asked if I wanted to order a drink while I waited for my friend. She seemed fine when I told her I'd wait. We both ended up getting a drink. I had a Mezcal Mule and my friend had a glass of white wine. I really liked my drink, it was good. Prices are reasonable. What we ordered: The Lord of Brooklyn Pizza - tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, smoked ricotta, sweet & spicy Italian sausage Truffle fries - twice cooked crispy potatoes topped with truffle oil and grana padano, served with horseradish mayo Prosciutto Rice Balls - 3 per order - fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and prosciutto I think my favorite of the night were the rice balls. They were so creamy and savory! I would definitely come back just for these rice balls. The fries were also really good. The pizza was HUGE. It's definitely a full sized pizza with 8 slices. We ended up only eating half of it and they packed up the rest into two boxes for us. Service was friendly and attentive. We were there for about 2 hours and they didn't rush us or anything. The décor is pretty cute and I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Very high quAlity pizza. Classic and fancy. One of the best experiences in bay ridge. Great specialty fries as well. Impressed. Not sure why this place doesnt get more attention read more

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My boyfriend and I have been a few times and absolutely love this place! The Vodka Square Pie is amazing and delicious - as are the rice balls. We always look forward to our meal here. However, I will note that you should expect a relaxed waitress service. We waited a while for our waitress to arrive, and it was difficult to get their attention to get another drink. Other than that it was wonderful place. read more

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I TRIED dining here with some friends on a Thursday night. They weren't busy at all. We walk in and ask to sit outside. The hostess takes us outside and says "sit anywhere" so we choose our table and sit down. 15 mins go by and we don't even know if we have a server. After 20 minutes a girl comes running frantically to our table, drops off water and runs away without saying a word. My friends and I look at each other like, was that our server? Who knows because she never introduced herself Another 15 mins passes by and still no one has come over to ask if we want drinks let alone food. They know we are sitting there, they brought us water... and this is a Thursday night with maybe 4 other tables they have to worry about. We were patient but we all looked at each other and said "5 more minutes, maybe they're short staffed" trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. 5 more minutes pass and nothing so we decide to get up and leave. One of the staff makes eye contact with us as we are gathering our belongings at our table and RUNS THE OTHER WAY. You would think that maybe they would come over to the table and see if everything is ok... nope. We leave without one word from any staff. To say we are disappointed is an understatement. I would have been completely fine if they would have told us "there's a 15-20 minute wait. We're a little short staffed tonight." Rather than wasting 45 mins of our night with no communication. Honestly, we will probably never go back. read more

Had a good dine-in experience here. Place is very dimmly lit with booth chairs along the wall, and jazz music in the background. Menu is on the piece of paper on the table. Started off with their famous riceballs, which had a creamy cheesey Risotto filling. Got the Margarita Pie, and the Fig-getaboutit Calzone. Pie had a crsipy thin crust without being burnt, sauce was tangy and fresh. Calzone had a bit of a twisted combination; with a Fig/Walnut and Ricotta puree and chopped prosciutto makes it sweet and filling. Weird as I am, I enjoyed the calzone the best. Place is good for a casual dinner with friends or family. read more

The Brooklyn Firefly - Fig-getaboutit Calzone with Fig/Walnut Ricotta puree and chopped prosciutto - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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In the former space of our beloved Lento's, food, music, art, poetry, open mike Wednesdays and cool jazz. There is so much to temp on this menu, but I ordered the kale salad to remain on strict paleo program...I sigh for me. I would order that salad again in a heartbeat even while everyone else noshed on savory fig calzone, white mushroom pies, bourbon cocktails and decadent gelato. Holy kale, the salad is THAT good and generous portion leaves you satisfied. You might need to add a protein so go ahead and have the meatball. Mama mia! Its bigger than your face. read more

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I fell in love with this place! The atmosphere here is one of a kind, add to that pretty amazing food and you got a winner! Came here with husband on a date, the live music makes it that much better. We had gigantic meatball as an appetizer and some pizza. The secret is the dessert. They serve cheesecake in a almond cone. That stuff is addicting! read more

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Not sure what's going on but prices are going up, The Mook is now $20 and has no meat or cheese so I'm not understanding how this is warranted. Recently I have to specify to not burn the pizza when I order delivery because for $20 I don't want a burn toast like crusty. And the last time I went in and tried something new, The Lentos Ghost, I KNOW the waitress put in margarita by accident because what me and my table got looked and TASTED just like it. When I asked the waitress about the kind of pizza we had on the table, she swore it was a lento's ghost. I don't like to waste food so I would have just ate it but it's irksome to be lied to to my face. read more

The Brooklyn Firefly - A vodka soda that actually has carbonated water is always a win! - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

LOVE the food the Brooklyn firefly is a nice chill spot just to hangout and enjoy with friends and family.

Absolutely obsessed! Heard so many great things about this pizza place: I tried it out and was amazed how good the pizzas are. Also pleasantly surprised that they have vegan options as well! Highly recommend this place. read more

Visited on a Tuesday (10/10/23). We don't live in the state, but we went with our sons. There was only 1 person there, sitting at the bar. We were greeted quickly and politely. It is a dark, quiet place (at least that day.) Our waitress came right over and got our drink orders. The dirty martini was not very good, but the Apple Cider drink was pretty good. We ordered a vegan pizza, the spinach and mushroom rice balls, the baby arugula salad, and the Fig-Gettabout it pizza. The food was pretty good. The rice balls needed more seasoning. Would recommend, if you're in the area. read more

Wow, this is a neighborhood gem. My friends and I stumbled upon this place after studying at a nearby coffee shop. The outdoor area was open, with picnic tables and string lights, I felt like I was at a backyard party. Their "fire fries" are more like home fries, but man are they tasty. We ordered the lemon ricotta to share. The potatoes were thick and crispy, and the sauce was fluffy and sweet. I highly recommend getting some for the table. We ordered the Lord of Brooklyn and the Scalabesh. Both are fantastic! I love white pies, so the Scalabesh was more up my alley. The crust on both pizzas are somehow thin and crispy, yet hearty and filling. The service was really slow. When we first walked in, the hostess seemed confused that we were there. Our food took a really long time to come. We were there for a little over 2 hours, and 1 hour of that time was waiting to get our first item. The food and the ambiance definitely make up for the service. If you have time for a slow but delicious meal, stop by! read more

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My boyfriend and I were looking to try something new in Bay Ridge on a chilly Saturday afternoon so we decided to try The Brooklyn Firefly! Overall, this place is a welcomed addition to the Italian restaurant scene in Bay Ridge! Please see below for the pros and cons of my experience: Pros: I really enjoyed the nostalgic, old world theme and décor inside! From the candlelit tables to the soft jazz music playing in the background to the childhood-oriented details on the menu, it all fit together really well! My boyfriend and I enjoyed the witty, Brooklyn-themed pizza names and decided on "The Lord of Brooklyn" pizza, which came with marinara sauce, mozzarella, smoked ricotta, and sweet, spicy Italian sausage. The pizza was reasonably priced compared to its competitors in the area at $18 and the Italian sausage was delicious! However, we both felt the marinara sauce was really good and would have preferred more sauce in general on the pizza. I tried the espresso martini and it was absolutely delicious! Generally, when I order dessert drinks, there is generally too much or too little alcohol, but this was a perfect mix and enjoyable to drink! Cons: While my martini was delicious, all their cocktails and mixed drinks were $12 each, which surprised me as being a bit pricy for Bay Ridge. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of diverse options on the menu. I realize that pizza is a big selling point for them, but with so many pizza competitors in Bay Ridge, I was surprised to find no pasta options, only one burger option, and only three calzone options. I wasn't necessarily in the mood for pizza, but after looking at their menu, I felt compelled to go with pizza because there wasn't much else that appealed to me other than the many dessert options. read more

The Brooklyn Firefly - Highly recommend the "Lord of Brooklyn" pizza! The spicy and sweet Italian sausage is delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Most pizza places I've tried in NYC, I've found to be pretty underwhelming. Not to say I didn't like it, it just didn't impress me, given all the talk I hear of how good New York pizza is. This place however, did impress me. I found the prices on the high side, but I would consider this one of my top picks for pizza in New York. I got the Kick in the A$$ and enjoyed the combination of hint of sweetness and spice (one of my slices had a hotter than average jalapeno which I enjoyed). They also had a nice crispy crust. Their Fire Fries are good, but too overpriced for me to get more than once - it's a rather small portion for what you pay. Fortunately it was the pizza I was mainly here for. I plan to come back and maybe try a different pie. Service was friendly and the waitress checked in regularly to make sure everything was okay. read more

First of 10/10 atmosphere... this restaurant is beautifully done and decorated. There's three sections, the bar and two dining rooms and each has a slightly different look. The bar is super long with some high tables and plenty of standing room with nice old school tile floors. The dining rooms both have really great string/ wall light fixtures - really goes with the whole firefly thing. there is also a really cute little corner stage for the jazz bands that perform here. The food is great. We got the meatball, lord of Brooklyn pizza and aunt butchie's cheesecake cone. The meatball was huge and served in a delicious red sauce with ricotta. The pizza had smoked ricotta which I really enjoyed and the mix of sweet and spicy sausage kept each bit interesting. The crust was my favorite part - crunchy, and had some substance to it, but light and airy inside. Finally, the desert was so delicious. Caramel drizzle paired so nicely with the cheesecake. -1 star, though because the $10 glass of wine was so skimpy. Everything here is more than fairly priced, leaning more towards being a bargain for the amount of food you get. But the amount of wine received was a bit ridiculous. We also felt like we were being rushed abbot by the wait staff coming over to clear plates while we were still eating. As we went on a cold and rainy holiday weekend night the restaurant was not that crowded, so that was a bit uncomfortable. Overall great place to come for dinner or sit at the bar and listen to a jazz band, I look forward to coming back. read more

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The food was very good, had the buffalo gal pizza, and meatballs as an app, all really tasty, will be going back for a calzone. The setback is they close so early, I wish they would at least keep bar open past 10, it's a comfortable place to sit and have a beer, if only every time I think about stopping in the kitchen wasn't already closed and the place was shutting down in an 30 minutes read more

I love coming to Brooklyn Firefly when I'm in the mood for pizza that that's more artisanal. My go-to is the Lentos Ghost and a craft IPA or Pilsner! I also love the old-times, retro ambiance: the dark wood and jukebox. Service is also wonderful. This place is good for groups or a romantic, candlelit dinner! read more

I feel that this review gives the place injustice because the food menu looked amazing...only problem is we never got to try the food because the ditzy host came to seat us, someone came with water, and just left us. We were there waiting for 30 minutes and got up and left to another restaurant nearby, which sat and served us in a matter of minutes. We hope to come back again for the fries and the pizza but DAMN get your service together. Note: There were people sitting outside and eating and we were placed by a bush near the eating area but next to the beer garden. It was very clear we were here for dinner. read more

The in-laws came to town and we thought to take them somewhere local for brunch at noon. We had been to Firefly once in the past and had a pleasant lunch experience on the patio. Today we were seated inside thinking to come for brunch and however we were not offered any brunch menus.. so decided to go for lunch options reluctantly. We didn't realize brunch was even an option until we noticed a couple later on requesting this menu specifically. My husband chose the bottomless Mimosa special however he regretted this decision immediately. The mimosas were 90% OJ and room temperature. Not only that.. our waitress came to our table only one time throughout the duration of our visit (an hour and a half). A bus boy came to bring our orders to the table but we were not checked by our waitress as to how the food came out. We had to approach the bar for any drink requests beyond the first round and had to go up for the bill after a 20 minute wait (after it was requested from the waitress as she was passing by as well as another waitress and finally a bus boy). It was hot inside with no AC, the service was neglectful, and the drinks were less than mediocre. Unfortunately despite the great location and cool ambience we will not be returning much less bringing any out of town guests. read more

I received a cold pizza after 1 hour of ordering it when I live only 2 blocks away from the pizza place. It doesn't matter if pizza is good or bad if it's not warm if not hot. read more

Food was pretty good but it's only good if you want a really slow meal. For the typical diner's expectations, the service is unacceptable. read more

We came here for romantic dinner. They had live jazz music playing. We ordered the Lord of Brooklyn pizza (it was just OK) Next to us 2 girls had a mushroom pizza(that pizza was looking good) Also we have a fries with truffle oil (was super good) and a cheesecake in a cone (nice). What I didn't like is our waitress .. she was super slow and all the time I was in need to call to her (she was never coming by herself). read more

I miss the yellow hook. But this is still a nice restaurant. The staff was slow outside but the calzone was very good and the pizza was a hit. The meatballs were delicious. It has the same vibe as the old place but some changes. The staff waiting tables needs to be much more attentive. I recommend on going here. It's a good spot with a lot of potential if they kick the staff up a notch it will be great the food is already good. read more

Food is great. The menu is easy and straight forward; pizza, calzone, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. The pizzas are great, nice portions and prices are fair. Ambiance is great! They have a beautiful bar inside and a nice outdoor seating area. Service is always on point, servers are always attentive and helpful. Nice place in the area for drinks and pizza with friends. read more

Cute ambiance, friendly service, good drinks. I've only had pizza there but they have some excellent combos. It's a little pricy for pizza, but delicious and seems like they're using good ingredients. read more

I received a delivery from here and hope it was a fluke. I got a calzone and a sandwich. The calzone was burnt black. I can't understand how you could serve that to a customer but it maybe cause it was a delivery. My chicken on the sandwich was burnt as well. Hopefully a glitch . read more

So disappointed today by this place. Food is great. But after reassuring me that there would not be an issue with their other larger party tomorrow weeks ago, they cancelled my reservation for 17 for my daughter's graduation party with less than 24 hours notice. And couldn't understand why I was so upset. The person I spoke to became indignant (apparently the other party added 25 people- perfectly fine apparently- bumping my 17). After a brief hold I was begrudgingly offered a time slot 2 hours later. No thanks. Damage done and I don't need crappy service(while food is good service bar isn't very high). Word to the wise, caution if trying to throw a special event here. They have no qualms about canceling you with no notice. read more

Service is horrendous Bartender was a complete douchebag-arrogant and nasty We walked out Menu is pricy for what you get anyway Thanks 'bro' for the 'tude' you gave tonight- Our group spent $340.00 at the bar up the way and tipped $100.00 to the nice bartender read more

My girlfriend and I went there for the first time! We got bad looks from the staff. We ordered the arugula salad which arrived with very old, smelly gorgonzola cheese. It was inedible. The pizza arrived cold, with a burnt crust and not cooked in the center. We decided to leave as we were very disappointed with the food and the service. Not worth your money. read more

I've been here a about 7 times over the past year, all different times of the day, during the week and weekends and my complaints are the same... 1. The service is sooooooo slow, the last time I went there I would leave my table to go to the bar to get my drinks because we never saw our server. 2. I never get my complete order. The last few times I've ordered the rice balls and they forgot to bring them, so I just tell them to forget it. Other times its been the meatballs, but its always something. Pros: When you finally get your food, its delicious ... but make sure not to go there too hungry because you'll wait forever and a day before you get your food. read more