Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Okay the great Grimaldi’s. What am I gonna say? They’ve been in the game for a long time. They practically invented pizza. Is it worth a trip? I think it is. Are you gonna walk away saying “that’s the best pizza in the world” some might. But if you are a fussy fuck like me and the Architect then you would say “not so fucking fast” good solid brick oven pizza. Above average. But nowhere near the greats like Difara, Totonos, Luigi’s. That’s the gold standard for Brooklyn Pizza. But Grimaldi’s knows that, and they probably don’t give a fuck about that. They know who they are. Now here is my only real complaint. The sauce. Could they put a little more sauce on the thing? I know it’s like a big secret sauce type of deal. But stop being so stingy. Throw a little more on there. This all being said Grimaldi’s is really good brick oven pie. If ya love Brick Oven Pizza than head over there. But if ya thinking you are getting a top 10 pie, you’ll be walking away slightly disappointed.

The crisp crust and SAUCE is the best! Outstanding service!

Wow!!! Ricotta fresh, and amazing! Crispy, flavors delicious! I would travel for this for sure!

Solid pie. The cheese stands out on this one. The extra oregano seasoning is a great touch.

Got to pick the one pizza place we went to on a quick New York trip that had to coincide with sight seeing schedule. Lot of pressure. Think I made the right choice. Got a kick out of the 37 tourists looking for a slice they turned away because they don’t do slices. Man up and eat a whole pizza then walk the Brooklyn bridge. It was worth it. Our pie in particular was a great example from this establishment. The lady cranking out pizzas by herself at the oven across from where we sat at the bar was on it that day. This place doesn’t need my review but back home where the competition isn’t so fierce and one review can make a difference, people can click my profile and know I’ve had real pizza. There’s a papa John’s in the 6s for pizzas sake! The sacrilege!

A delectable pie👌. Good crunch and the sauce smacks

Love this place. Can get busy on the weekends but their pizza is simply extraordinary. Wood fired oven makes it so crispy and the cheese they use is unconventional yet great. Second only to Lucalis in brooklyn

Obviously have to leave a little room for improvement, but hands down best pizza I’ve had to date. So fresh and crispy!

As good as I remember every time. Tried the hot honey and pepperoni special today and wasn’t disappointed at all. Cold day = short wait.

Good pizza. On the heals of John’s of Bleecker and Angelo’s it doesn’t measure up. But still very solid!

Hard to believe this is the same place in the reviews :( too much sauce for the cheese on the Margherita side, not enough flavor on the Quattro side. All flop, but too much chew for a thin-and-floppy to be acceptable. Place was basically empty at lunch but still our pie wasn’t hot when it got to us.

A solid spot with a great atmosphere and easy to get to from Manhattan. A staple for me for NYC pizza.