Apizza: Dyker Pizza Company is an artisanal pizzeria that opened in Brooklyn, New York in September…read more2023. It was founded by restaurateur Robert Cicero. His parents, John and Maria Cicero, founded the Original John's Deli in Brooklyn's Gravesend neighborhood in 1968. The Cicero Family created what has become known as the "best hero in Brooklyn!" Although location on the corner of 86th Street and Stillwell Avenue still stands, it is no longer owned by the Cicero Family. The family does own and operate two newer locations, dubbed "John's Deli Hero King" in Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood as well as Staten Island. After many years of working in the delis, the Cicero's son Robert began taking up the art of crafting exceptional pizza. When a location opened up down the street from John's Deli's Dyker Heights location, Robert seized the opportunity to turn it into his own artisanal pizzeria. I recently visited Dyker Pizza Company for lunch while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn breweries and pizzerias and this was my first stop of the day. I arrived just as they opened for the day. I told the employee that I'm from New Haven and asked if they pronounced 'apizza' the same way that we do in the Elm City: [ah-BEETS]. He confirmed that they did. It seems that from the late 19th century until around the 1950s or so, most Italian-Americans referred to pizza as "apizza" whether it was New Haven-style pizza or not. The employee explained to me that the pizza at Dyker Pizza Company is a hybrid between New Haven-style and the artisanal sourdough style that is becoming more common in NYC. Customers can order by-the-slice or whole pies. I was pretty hungry, and after looking over the menu I decided to order the "Pesto and Prosciutto" (ricotta cream, shredded mozzarella, basil pesto, prosciutto). The cheese was creamy, the pesto tasted fresh, and the crust had equal parts char and chew. This was really good pizza and I must give Dyker Pizza Company my seal of approval!

Whoever is responsible for all those best pizza place lists I beg you to please go to Dyker pizza…read moreaka Apizza. This was one of the best pizzas I've ever had anywhere and I've been to many that fall on those top pizza lists and this was better!!!!! I was expecting a regular Brooklyn slice (which is usually great at any Brooklyn pizzeria) but this blew me away. We ordered a mushroom pie. Made with sourdough, the crust was light and airy with just the right amount of charring. The mushrooms were fresh. Just pizza perfection. The Sicillian salad was perfect with olives and walnuts. Topped off with decaf cappuccino and a Tortoni. I can't wait to go back

I went with a friend on 8/10/26 - parking even in their lot was near to impossible, I think…read moreeveryone that lives nearby parks early AM-ambiance was not great, the back of the booths weren't dusted for a long time - all covered with dust! uncomfortable seating and the service was just maybe ok. After we ate, I asked the waitress to pack up the left overs & on return she just put down an aluminum dish & plastic cover with a paper bag and left (do it yourself?) The bill for 2 for lunch was $92.00 & I have to pack it myself? We normally go to LaPalina which never does anything like that, it's more comfortable, better foods, less money and the only reason we came here was LaPalina is now closed Monday & Tuesday! I will never go to LaVilla again and if anyone asks me about it I will tell them not to go!

From the moment I walked up, I could feel the ambiance and atmosphere at the entrance. It was clean…read moreand vibrant, and the staff was amazing. The food was delicious and surprised us as we expected the usual New York pizza. Loved the salad, pizza, and pasta. Stop reading and go try it yourself.

This is Krispy Pizza's location in Bensonhurst / Brooklyn. It's a pretty busy location with plenty…read moreof interior seating and a bathroom so that's a plus. We got a cheese slice and a buffalo chicken slice. Solid on both accounts and a crisp crust. This is a quintessential New York style slice. Definitely a local's favorite and stays busy!

I'll keep a sweet and simple... definitely worth all the hype. Great pizza/food. Definitely trying…read morethat grilled chicken Caesar focaccia next time!

Very nice roomy restaurant. Many options for pizza. All were good. We had Grandma and a Classic…read moreslice. Very good. Quick service too

The pizza looks amazing. The chicken buffalo it's not that spicy which I love that. Grandma is…read morewhat I go for. Great place to return to in this quiet area but I have a better option about 10 minutes away. I ll come back with 1 more person so we can try vodka and regular pizza which people love. Going to hope I can change to a 5 star. Price was $8.50 for 2 pieces. So it's not cheap. They should do a local day like tued or wed special for this is a neighborhood pizza not a very highly transited area

We stopped in here while out with the kids to see the Dyker Heights Christmas lights. We were NOT…read moredisappointed! After a few miles of walking with the little ones, it was really nice to come here and have an authentic slice of NYC Pizza. The place is no frills but has a really nice homely feel and to boot, they gave the kids 2 free bags of popcorn with M&Ms! Staff were super friendly and pizza crispy and delicious! Will definitely go back when we inevitably come next year to see the lights again

Excellent food and the people there are super helpful I definitely recommend this restaurant.read more

This place has terrible customer service apparently you cannot get a delivery if they are busy if…read moreyou aren't spending over 20 dollars

Every time I go in here it takes an absurdly long time for just mozzarella sticks and one slice of…read morepizza. The worst part is that while the mozzarella sticks took borderline 20-25 minutes my pizza is just sitting there for all that time getting cold and soggy... I was practically the first person in there and about 5-6 people came in after all got there orders before? This long wait for no reason is not the first time this has happened so I will not be back... also 6 dollars for one margarita pizza is too much for that long wait. I understand rushes happen but when I worked in food service the in person orders came first...

Its without question that I love a good slice of pizza and my Bay Ridge, Brooklyn neighborhood has…read morenumerous places where one can find an excellent slice or square, oh pardon me, "Sicilian". I don't think I've ever referred to that as anything outside of "Square" but I digress. Now a few months ago I noticed people all walking around the area eating pizza and checking little lists that they were carrying. This was apparently some kind of "Pizza Wars" competition and I was saddened to be missing out. From the looks of it, the participants were getting the meagerest of bites of pizza from those establishments that were part of the competition. With the FOMO now passed I decided that maybe once a week I would pay a visit to a different local place outside of my usual go to pizzeria. It would not only up the amount of foodie pics on the Instagram but also give me the chance to Yelp and perhaps direct others to what we found. A win win scenario for sure. So my dear friend from the region joined me for a quick pizza lunch and I ordered a slice and a square while my friend only had a single regular slice. Diet Coke and Sprite were the drinks and we sat and chatted to catch up while enjoying this quality offering. Now I can say that there were a ton of different varieties of pizza at Mancini's but I just wanted the regular versions for this visit. The place itself is cozy and the staff very friendly and I will most certainly go back but only after I get some of the other places on my personal list checked off. Mancini's is a high recommendation for those who happen to be nearby or those who can order and have one of the delivery people bring them something. It's important to share this little bit of news as while we ate my friend told me that Mancini's had actually won the Pizza Wars but I wasn't sure which version of their pies won the prize. Apologies for that detail being missing but congratulations to Mancini's on their accomplishment.

Finally got the chance to dine in person and it was really wonderful. Very down to earth Brooklyn…read morevibe. We started with a house salad and enjoyed delicious ravioli and perfectly crafted plain and margarita slice. We topped it off with scrumptious tiramisu. All in all a lovely meal at Mancini's. Special shout out to the young lady at the counter who was so very attentive, helpful, and sweet. She's one of those people where she's doing a million things but doesn't let it show. She had such a unique grace and kindness and made us feel so taken care of. Thank you so much! We really appreciated you!

Lombardo's has been reincarnated into this lovely gem of a pizzeria, and I could not be more…read moreexcited after visiting here. A few years back, I wrote a review exalting the values of Lombardo's, highlighting how it is a time capsule of a different Bay Ridge, where pizzerias and Irish immigrants ran amok, and the streets were gritty in flavor and full of desire. Frankie's brings all that to the front entrance and straight to your table. The interior feels very Coppola meets Scorsese, a wild feel of 1970's noir with the tablecloths and wiseguys (and dolls) singing as you are chowing down. Even the servers have that Brooklyn charm that I hold dearly. Like Lombardo's, the pizza is delicious and beautifully arranged that it is hard not to eat a whole pie by yourself. Everything tastes fresh, homemade, and gets better and better with each passing minute. Some restaurants the food deteriorates as soon as the food hits the table, but here, it is just the start of its incredible journey. Actually, that would be as soon as it comes out of the oven, but you get the idea. The service is just splendid of Brooklyn staff that make you feel right at home. They boxed up my leftovers and encouraged me to come back again. I certainly will. If there is one mistake I made, it was ordering two red pies instead having a red and a white to change things up on my palette. For my next visit, I will not repeat this. When Lombardo's closed, I was crestfallen. When I asked the staff before I left if they were Lombardo's, they confirmed my suspicions. Everything is right where they left off when I visited there on that cold, snowy February night, except this time it was a brutally hot August evening when I paid my homage to Frankie's. This time I hope I will not be left out in the cold, hoping this restaurant perseveres for many more winters and summers to come. Thank you Frankie's.

I looove this little spot. I drizzle any pizza with spicy honey and I'm in heaven. The salads taste…read morefresh and crunchy and the service is always quick and kind. I love all their pizza but my favorite is the one with prosciutto and mushrooms. My brothers love the one with sausages. The place is always packed on the weekends. The restaurant setting really makes you feel like you're a guest in an Italian family's house. I 100 percent recommend. Also ask for the spicy honey they do have even if it's not on the menu!

I love catering from this restaurant the pizza and pasta are good !!! and ambiance is good and…read moreservice is great!

Came here for an early dinner. Ambience is cute we were seated quickly even though we had a…read morereservation it was a Thursday around 4:30 and it was not crowded. The servers were polite and attentive. For an appetizer, two main course , shared dessert and 1 glass of wine and 1 soft drink. It was about 60 per person. Doors was good my food needed a bit more salt but overall I enjoyed it.

Among the best I've ever had. The commitment to quality and consistency is there. Prices are also…read moreincredibly friendly. To get a slice, square, and a drink for $8 in today's day and age is rare. And you are not sacrificing quality. Regarding the regular slice, the sauce is fresh and tangy. The crust is crispy but not at all hard or stale. Perfect balance. Regarding the square, top 3 I've ever had. Nice balance of pillowy middle and crispy bottom. Cheesier than the round slice and that's what you are looking for. Easy to grab a quick lunch or snack here and you will be happy you did.

Let me be extremely clear: Pizza Wagon is that girl. The reigning monarch. The slice shop other…read moreslice shops whisper about in jealousy. If you live anywhere near Bay Ridge and you're not eating here, I genuinely don't know what you're doing with your life. The sauce alone deserves its own fan club -- perfectly seasoned with basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a ratio so precise it borders on mathematical genius. It's the kind of sauce that tastes like someone's Italian grandmother is still in the back, stirring it with a wooden spoon and judging your life choices. And the crust? A paradox. A miracle. A scientific anomaly. Crisp and light, yet somehow chewy in that "how the hell did they do that" way that only truly elite pizzerias can pull off. It's the crust you compare all other crusts to, and suddenly realize most of them are frauds. The cheese is abundant -- not that sad, stingy sprinkle some places try to pass off as "New York style." No. This is fresh, generous, melty perfection, the kind that stretches when you pull your slice apart like it's auditioning for a mozzarella commercial. Now, yes, they're cash‑only. But let's be honest: All the best pizza places are. It's practically a certification of authenticity. A minor inconvenience, sure, but one that's instantly forgiven the moment that first bite hits your tongue and your soul briefly leaves your body. Five stars. Hands down. If I could give them six, I would. If I could give them a Nobel Prize in Dough Chemistry, I'd sign the nomination myself.