Best Pizza in NYC (Queens, Brooklyn, Bx, Manhattan, SI and Long Island)
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Yeah - supposedly Pepe's was 1st Pizza place in US (1925) .
Back in the day, knew one of the 1st Yale coeds who introduced me to (ahem, among other things) this place. Pizza as it should be made, not overwhelmed with cheese, just the right amount of sauce, easy to fold in half w/o oil and sauce dripping all over the place. Never had the clam pizza though. Haven't been there in a few years - 157 Wooster Street.
Back in the day, knew one of the 1st Yale coeds who introduced me to (ahem, among other things) this place. Pizza as it should be made, not overwhelmed with cheese, just the right amount of sauce, easy to fold in half w/o oil and sauce dripping all over the place. Never had the clam pizza though. Haven't been there in a few years - 157 Wooster Street.
I will respectfully have to disagree. I've been going there on and off for thirty years and I think they have consistently had some of the best pizza on Long Island. I don't know if their tomato sauce is home-made or not, but it might as well be, sweet and perfectly spiced. The cheese is excellent, the slices not dripping with oil. And the crust is always properly baked, firm and delicious, never limp or soggy. As far as the kids taking over, I see the original owner from over 30 years ago still behind the counter and, once again, I haven't noticed the quality of their product having declined. Remember, aside from a salad, pizza is all that you can buy there, so they have to make it well or they wouldn't have survived and kept thriving for more than three decades.
I'm really quite surprised that since I mentioned Colosseo, the few replies have been negative, yet the place is always busy and I know it remains a favorite of many locals who have plenty of other other pizza joints to choose from. I guess, like picking an escort, YMMV, everyone's taste is a little different and, based on that, there's no right or wrong. Everyone seems to have their favorite and this place remains mine.
I'm really quite surprised that since I mentioned Colosseo, the few replies have been negative, yet the place is always busy and I know it remains a favorite of many locals who have plenty of other other pizza joints to choose from. I guess, like picking an escort, YMMV, everyone's taste is a little different and, based on that, there's no right or wrong. Everyone seems to have their favorite and this place remains mine.
I didn't say it sucked or anything like that. It just wasn't what I remembered.
The service was good but it would be nice if it wasn't cash only.
I only saw the young staff so I was assuming the parents retired.
I'm south of there so I don't stop by as much as I did 30 years ago when I lived down that way.
It's still better than what I have by me, south of the lie on 112.
30 years ago it was the best pizza place around.
Btw I like some oil on my pizza.
The service was good but it would be nice if it wasn't cash only.
I only saw the young staff so I was assuming the parents retired.
I'm south of there so I don't stop by as much as I did 30 years ago when I lived down that way.
It's still better than what I have by me, south of the lie on 112.
30 years ago it was the best pizza place around.
Btw I like some oil on my pizza.
This place opened up a few weeks ago. http://ny.eater.com/2018/3/23/17156748/pqr-pizza-nyc-what-to-order
It's Roman pizzeria style, served by weight. I haven't been, but I expect to be transported to Rome for 500g of pizza rustica when I take a bite.
Anyone had it yet?
It's Roman pizzeria style, served by weight. I haven't been, but I expect to be transported to Rome for 500g of pizza rustica when I take a bite.
Anyone had it yet?
There is a a show on the viceland channel. ( on optimum) that's all about great pizza spots, not just in New york, that's worth a watch.
The host has a pizza joint in Williamsburg called best pizza.
That I'm told is very good.
He did a show in Rome that showed us about Roman style pizza. Totally different from what we are used too.
The host has a pizza joint in Williamsburg called best pizza.
That I'm told is very good.
He did a show in Rome that showed us about Roman style pizza. Totally different from what we are used too.
The one I'm curious about is Sorbillo @334 Bowery. Foodies talk about the owner like he is some sort of pizza god from Naples. But this location has really been a bad luck spot. Places opening and closing barely year in business. Bowery Boogie described it as a "revolving door of pizza places" ("One thing is for sure here at 334 Bowery – the space has seen a revolving door of pizza purveyors blow through in the last several years (Forcella, Slice of Naples, and SRO Pizza). Whatever the case may be, it’s obviously a tough sell for any restaurants). And PYT Burger had great press, a huge crowd when they opened, but still closed after only 3 months (https://ny.eater.com/2016/1/26/10832524/pyt-burger-nyc-closed).
I'm also not a huge fan of Eater: I read it, but I generally find it to be this rah-rah foodie every faddish new piece of overpriced bullshit is fabulous. I remember being pissed off a couple of months ago because one of their writers slammed a place for "not having any vegetarian options." Since when are places obligated to have vegetarian (or any particular) options? How about checking out what the place serves before going? Would you slam a vegan restaurant because they didn't have any meat options?
I'm also not a huge fan of Eater: I read it, but I generally find it to be this rah-rah foodie every faddish new piece of overpriced bullshit is fabulous. I remember being pissed off a couple of months ago because one of their writers slammed a place for "not having any vegetarian options." Since when are places obligated to have vegetarian (or any particular) options? How about checking out what the place serves before going? Would you slam a vegan restaurant because they didn't have any meat options?
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Ville Monte
732 Old Bethpage Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 1180(I posted review on this place last March but still in business and still very good)
Although some people order pies for takeout, their claim to fame is the selection of single slices on display from the perhaps 30 different topping configurations at lunch time. Be aware that although the long lines at lunch time may look intimidating, they move fast.
ps. while you're in the area stop in at Bottles and Values next door for large selection of booze and wine at really good prices. You need to be on their email list (they will not swamp your inbox) for their discount pricing and occasional discount coupons sent out at various calendar events (last one was "we refund your sales tax" for April 15th-17th". I left with 2 different Irish Whiskey bottles after sampling them at their sample counter (usually poured by 1 of 2 MILFs in black evening dresses).
732 Old Bethpage Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 1180(I posted review on this place last March but still in business and still very good)
Although some people order pies for takeout, their claim to fame is the selection of single slices on display from the perhaps 30 different topping configurations at lunch time. Be aware that although the long lines at lunch time may look intimidating, they move fast.
ps. while you're in the area stop in at Bottles and Values next door for large selection of booze and wine at really good prices. You need to be on their email list (they will not swamp your inbox) for their discount pricing and occasional discount coupons sent out at various calendar events (last one was "we refund your sales tax" for April 15th-17th". I left with 2 different Irish Whiskey bottles after sampling them at their sample counter (usually poured by 1 of 2 MILFs in black evening dresses).