Espresso Pizzeria

The margarita is 10 out of 10. Perfect. Thin sliced. Excellent crust. Robust flavor. Top quality. The plain is just plain old plain New York pizza. No complaints. It fills up your belly. Worth going for a margarita if you are around. Cheers. Great owner. Old school vibes.

Wow! Truly a hidden gem. We got the margherita pizza and a square. Hot, crispy, great sauce to cheese ratio, safe to say it hit the spot! Be aware, there’s no seating, but there’s a counter where you can enjoy a slice or you can take it to go.

My favorite place for Pizza in all of Bay Ridge! The vibes are 12/10, the decor has barely changed since they opened and it adds so much to the experience. The margarita pie is exceptionally good, you have to try it. Im not one to eat the crust, almost ever, but theirs is perfect. Plus, they have such cheap prices (3.25-3.50 for a slice?!). Also, bonus: COVID-conscious folks, this spot is perfect for grab and go, and even has a window outside you can order and eat from!

I'm starting to think Manhattan no longer has real New York pizza. I go to this Expresso pizzeria one of dozens of great pizzerias in Brooklyn and it's like going back 30 years, I got a plain, a margarita and a Sicilian and a drink for less than $12. Everything is amazing!, I'm pulling cheese forever, this is NY pizza, not that garbage they're selling the tourist in Manhattan (yes there's very expensive $$$ great pizza in Manhattan).

Their margherita pizza is so fire! Thin crust is crispy with that perfect chew, delicious sauce, fresh mozzarella and proportioned amount of basil. The best pizza I’ve tried in Bay Ridge.

Margherita Pizza was phenomenal. Not too oily, not too salty, different ingredients were perfectly spaced on the thin crust that enhanced the overall texture. Incredible slice.

Needed a recommendation for lunch since I don't usually eat down here. Glad some coworkers suggested Espresso. Pizza was great; good classic slices. Pizza chef was friendly too. Left very satisfied and would come back any time.

Blink and you'll miss it, but Espresso has become our go to pizza place. Whether we pick up a whole pie or just a few slices, we're never disappointed. I absolutely love their Margherita slice! I also appreciate that even when we get a deluxe pie (hubby's favorite) the crust is always crispy and delicious, never soggy which often happens with a well loaded pizza. Staff is friendly and efficient and I've never waited more than 20 minutes when I've ordered for pick up.

Been getting pizza and other dishes from them for over 30 years. When I call and order I don't have to give my address, he knows my voice.

Classic old school NY style cheese pie with a bit of chew, a bit of crunch on the crust and a flavorful sauce. Drooped a bit in the center when folded, and maybe a bit too heavy on the cheese for my liking, but def ranks high on my Bay Ridge Pizza Leaderboard! Delivery is always prompt and the people are really nice. FYI- No Coke, Pepsi only.

The slice was fantastic, really impressive. It was a nice size, with a very thin, crispy dough that wasn't too crunchy, more like a perfect balance. The sauce was incredible, sweet and savory, similar to marinara but elevated. The cheese was super high quality, making it a simple yet exceptional slice. Every ingredient was top-notch, contributing to an overall outstanding experience.

Nestled between the bagel place and the liquor store, espresso pizza has an easy to miss but classic and nostalgic store front. Quiet and not many tables, there wasn't a ton of variety available when I stopped in on a Monday afternoon. But the quality speaks for itself. Thin slice with a beautiful soft crunch. I thank god every day I don't have a gluten allergy. Margherita is the way to go!

Blink and you'll miss it, but Espresso has become our go to pizza place. Whether we pick up a whole pie or just a few slices, we're never disappointed. I absolutely love their Margherita slice! I also appreciate that even when we get a deluxe pie (hubby's favorite) the crust is always crispy and delicious, never soggy which often happens with a well loaded pizza. Staff is friendly and efficient and I've never waited more than 20 minutes when I've ordered for pick up.

Absolutely delicious pizza. I ordered the margarita slice and it was perfect. Small shop Not much variety available

I love this place !! Great pizza. Been eating here for year's. they use the best ingredients.

You can't go wrong here. The pizza is delicious. The owner is no nonsense and friendly. The service is lightning fast and efficient. Location is great to ride by the bridge. I'll be back

Very no-frills pizzeria. No seating. No public bathroom. Wall decor is dated. BUT the pizza is outstanding. Just the quintessential NY slice. Excellent balance of bread, cheese, and sauce. Not super oily. Every time I've gone there, an older guy (white hair) has put my order in the oven, and also prepares the pizzas -- think he's the owner. They also have excellent garlic knots. Slices are $3, squares 3.25. Decent value, but more importantly great taste.

The pizza is fine, but they never have any pizza ready whenever I go in there. On Friday night, they are allegedly open until 9:30. But if you walk in anytime after 6 PM (DINNER TIME!), there's no pizza. So odd.

Basic pizza that's really good. The service is what I consider New York style. You walk up to the window you place your order you say thank you and you leave.

This pizzeria looks like your typical old school one. However, their slices are delicious. When I bit into it, the cheese was stringing. This was the second stop on the pizza crawl and it was liked by 15 of us. Trivia: Saturday Night Fever was filmed outside this pizzeria.

Tony is an old world pizza maker the last of the Mohicans He uses quality ingredients and his square slices are best around!!!! I wish there were more pizzeria like Expresso Thank you Tony for great food !!! God bless!!!!!

The best beef patty with mozzarella cheese! Extra cheesy bbbaaabbbyyyyy... the best part about going to a NYC pizzeria is getting these... it's like a taste of Italy and the island of Jamaica at the same time. You can't buy that's grease anywhere!!!!! It's Authentically NYC!! Paper bag and all. LoL ... thank you for the great conversation and eats @ Espresso Pizzeria in Bayridge .... hes straight from Italy been there at this location for 40 years and counting... * this is my fav... t

Pizza has a great flavor but the slice is so thin that two slices equals one. Very unsatisfying.

Amazing experience here, the pizza is made with love by the owner every single day and it is one of those classics that you just yearn for on some days. In an age of artisan pizzas and brick ovens, one cannot help but crave a classic Brooklyn slice from time to time, made in a classic gas oven.

Old-school pie with old-fashioned personalized customer service. Tony is our guy and we won't get pizza from anywhere else. The best!

great pizza, its old school and so is Tony, the owner he is the best and makes the best pizza in bay ridge

Delicious pizza and food. Authentic home cooking that is very satisfying. Tony is an excellent person!

First off I don't usually give five stars unless I personally am blown away by the establishment or it's product. In this case the New York pizza here is amazing, the tangy sauce, the soft chewy inside and crisp outside crust, the flavorful and texture of the cheese - its all there. The owner is OG and cool. This is one of it not my favorite spot for NY / Brooklyn pizza! And I loooove pizza.

This is the greatest pizza you'll ever have! Espresso Pizza is the gold standard for New York pizza, dead ass. Don't believe me..? Try it and prove me wrong!

This is the most zen slice you'll find. ANYWHERE. Just check out the reviews. They go back 9 years. At least. And this talented man from Italy is still creating mouth-watering, crunchy, thin crust, cheesy, tomato-y, slices of heaven (30+years!). The margarita with just enough pesto is my personal go-to. Quality and authenticity you taste in every bite. Do I feel lucky he's in my neighborhood? Absolutely. Do yourself a favor. Go. Period .

If you can't rock a great Neopolitan (regular) slice, you shouldn't make pizza, Espresso makes a delicious slice! Perfect crust throughout so it handled the fold test with ease and has just the right combination of cheese, sauce and whatever seasoning they use, made a perfect regular slice. Total nondescript spot but has that old school charm, a must try if you're in Bay Ridge.

I've only tried their regular plain pie- so that's what I am basing my review on. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised- the sauce and cheese were both good and there was enough of each. The crust was also nice and crisp and doesn't get all soggy when it's cold :) The owner here is also super nice and always has a smile on his face, even when it's 100 degrees outside and 120 degrees inside the pizzeria lol. My two and a half year old son, who is the second pickiest eater on the planet next to me, thoroughly enjoys this pizza - nuff said.

I'm not from Brooklyn so my opinion might be irrelevant here, but this is the best slice of pizza I've ever had.

Hands down best pizza in Brooklyn !!!! Must try !!!! Every time I'm in the area I must stop get a margarita pie. Customer service is great, Tony and his workers always go out of there way to make you feel like family. You won't be disappointed give them a try.

This is a no frills true Brooklyn Pizza Shop. It's a small place with a small staff and very little seating. There's no public restroom and you may even have to wait outside. But this is TRULY what Brooklyn Pizza is about. It's about your neighborhood pizzeria whipping up pies or grabbing a slice to go. There's not many tables because pizza is not about sitting down and relaxing for hours it's about grabbing and going. The staff is friendly and true neighbors. You feel like friends through every small exchange while you wait for your pie. This is the best damn pizza in Brooklyn, served the Brooklyn way.

I love this pizzeria for just a regular slice. Place is run down but the pizza is really good and no rats like pizza wagon- yes I saw them. I just stick to a regular slice here nothing fancy. The rolls and calzones are ok

Ultimate Gruff Slice There's a gruff dude maintaining the entire shop and about 4 seats in total. This is even more classic than Napoli in Canarsie. They serve a cheesy slice, slightly burnt on top, with a floured undertuck to the crisp crust. But the cheese tastes different than usual. It tastes like the pepperoni has been dripping into the slice - but alas, there is no pepperoni. It could just be the zest in the sauce.  Whether or not it's the best in the neighborhood doesn't matter. It's got character and history. It's a slice with integrity. This is Real NY pizza.  Opened: 1967 Distinction: Epitome of old school

Unbelievable delicious pizza. Crispy dough and cheese with rich taste.. if you will walk to to 94 street come there.

Like the AFC and the NFC, I believe there are two divisions that define Pizza eating, especially in NY. First there are the traditional dine-in experiences... Lucali, Pauly Gee, Grimaldis, Totonnos, Motorino's, etc. Places where whole pies are made to order and often cooked in wood- or coal-fired ovens. These are meals you go to and linger over. Then you've got the street division... the neighborhood joints whipping up a selection of pies ready to portion out, and a good percentage of customers simply grab a slice of what's available. Neither division is better, as sometimes you want an extended love making session, whereas other times you want some instant gratification. The margarita slice at Espresso might just be the best pizza quickie you can get in all of greater New York. I had noticed this place appearing high in the Yelp ratings but had never seen it mentioned in any "best of" article, blog, etc. (to my knowledge). Was the wisdom of the crowds really working? So here I found myself in Bay Ridge and decided to check it out. Don't arrive expecting an escape to Naples... it looks and feels exactly like a thousand other neighborhood slice joints. From previous reviews it was rumored their pre-made selection was pretty simple... and upon arrival, the only thing on the counter (at noon on a Friday) was half a cheese pizza. I like the occasional simple slice of cheese, but was this really the only thing being offered? Turns out he had a Sicilian and Margarita in the oven, and I was happy to wait the 5 minutes. Glad I did. I was always terrible at math but here before me was the perfect triangle. Above average in size, with blobs of hot white cheese bubbling on a sea of red sauce, the pizza maestro finished the tricolor painting with artful strokes of basil infused olive oil. If there was a food section in the Louvre, this slice would draw more visitors than that Mona chick. And still there was more David Blane-like wizardry. Despite the bountiful tomato sauce, oozy cheese and well-lubricated body, the crust stayed taught for the duration (which doesn't always happen with quickies). I don't know if this place can win the "best of" debate when it comes to overall Pizza goodness in NYC. But they could win that division. If you want an easy - but quality score - jump on the R train. It's worth it for a good quickie.

Espresso pizzeria is one of Bay Ridge's best kep secrets... A few things; he purposefully has no to go menu so he can stay local, his pizza is top notch! Really crispy crust and snap when you bite. All ingredients are fresh and his menu is good 'ol classic italian. But it does not stop at the pizza! There is Lasagna, spaghetti, etc. Fantastic. I recommend getting a whole pie, and load it up. My favorite mix: Sausage, Olives, Onions, Mushrooms & green peppers! that will run you $23 for a large pie. About 8 huge slices. I have no clue why Steph S says the sauce has no flavor - the sauce is fantastic, but the crust is one of the few I actually eat. Usually I leave that on the side to save calories, but not from espresso!

Very very good pizza and very interesting, that is, if you like pesto. Try there famous pesto pizza, which is super yummy and exotic for pizza. Definitely different. Fresh mozz and good sauce with a sprinkle of pesto and it's just the right amount. I would give this place 5 stars but the price for the pie was I think $19!??? That's a bit pricey for pizza is BayRidge but it's worth is every so often. Fast, too.

The Margarita pie in this pizzeria is EXCELLENT. It's why I go here and it's why I keep going back when I'm in the neighborhood. It's thin crust with fresh mozzarella and instead of putting basil leaves on the pie they drizzle basil pesto sauce onto the pie (so good!). Tomato sauce is very good as well. I had 2 margarita slices on Thursday and loved it! Going back today for a full pie! Yummy a/f!

One of the best pizzerias in bay ridge the sauce is fantastic Tony makes great heroes and dishes

One of the best plain sllices you'll find in Brooklyn, probably all of NYC. Went here religiously as a kid, went back after 25 years, and it's still delicious. I believe it's still the same owner behind the counter too!

Espresso Pizza makes one of the best Sicilian slices I have ever ate only close one was L&B. The owner actually makes the pizza and truly knows his craft he has been in the brooklyn pizza business for years and years . He dosnt cut corners with ingredients and has his own special recipe for sauce that has been in his family allegedly for over 75 years . His regular slices are amazing as well . I've ate at some of the most famous pizzerias in NYC and this place is a hidden Jem Old-school pizza parlor decor too adds to the experience

Pizza is always fresh and stands up to any surrounding neighborhood place Kitchen food is up to par also They throw the hero in oven to toast the bread No frills here. Personally none needed. And if you like to talk Tony is the friendliest man in Bay Ridge You really gotta stop by

Loved their pizza! It was really delicious and their garlic knots were amazing!!!! Definitely a great place for pizza in Bay Ridge!

Being stuck in traffic on the Verrazano was partially made better by having a slice from Espresso. Fairly satisfied with the pizza, cheese is good consistency without too much sauce.

Definitely my go to pizzeria right next to Pizza wagon. What separates them greatly is the customer service. The owner is a great guy and his staff is exceptional, unlike pizza wagon, who's staff are soulless, and unfriendly.

Now this is why New York is on the map as a city with some of the best pizza on the planet, this place is classic old school New York City at its finest. Its run by a fine gentleman and the pizza is absolutely outstanding, the regular slice is one of the best I ever had in my life, I had to put away the Garlic and Grated Parmesan because it was perfect pizza, it did not need any extra spice. Have no idea why this place is not so famous but its easily better than many more famous pizza shops in the NY area, a must try if you are in NYC. For years I went to DiFara, to wait an hour for a slice, this guy's pizza is better than DiFara and I did not wait an hour.

Pizza's great. I have it a bunch of times a month. The Sicilian is even better, extra crispy, and the sauce, and cheese are great. Tiny little old school joint, nothing too fancy about it. Better for take out or a quick bite before hopping on the R train.

A hot whole in the wall. Old school sidewalk order window. A few seats inside. Friendly guy serving pizza. The margarita slice was crisp and tasty. WIGB? Yes on a cooler day

Had two slices leaving me wanting more. VERY good pizza and cheap prices as well. Great customer service.

Excellent pizza!! Friendly service. The place is small with not mych seating but they accommodated us.

I wish I could give Espresso a higher rating. I really do. The owner is a nice and pleasant guy. He is open late during the week and on Saturdays (closed Sundays). He has an impressive selection of cold drinks (Snapples, Pepsi products, even Stewart's root beer and other flavors). His prices are decent ($2.50 a slice, which is actually a bargain in some neighborhoods), but the pizza flavor isn't there. Slices are a decent size, but the sauce is bland. It takes a lot of garlic powder and oregano to help them out. The slices also tend to be on the oily side, too. As this is a one man operation, I don't hold out much hope on things changing. Its a shame too, since Espresso is definitely that old school pizzeria that lots of us pizza lovers look for.

I stopped by Espresso Pizzeria the other day with some friends. We ordered one margherita pizza that took about fifteen minutes to make. The presentation was great, with streaks of green basil oil topping off the slices of perfectly melted cheese... it smelled amazing! We were all excited to taste it, and when we did--we weren't disappointed, but we weren't blown away either. The pizza tastes like a hybrid between a traditional margherita and Brooklyn style pie--having a thicker, breadier crust coupled with fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese on top. I enjoyed the taste and texture of the crust, but the red sauce was a bit too sweet for me. The biggest letdown though was the green basil oil, which I thought would provide a strong basil flavor. Unfortunately it just tasted like oil--I (shockingly) didn't taste the basil at all. Several of my friends also mentioned that the pizza was under-seasoned; they said that adding copious amounts of salt and pepper did wonders to improve the flavor. All in all, I probably wouldn't come here again. Compared to many other Bay Ridge pizzerias--this one is simply underwhelming. 2.75 stars.

Hands down best pizza in Brooklyn!! Tony was so super sweet to me as well!! After having a tough decision on going traditional or Sicilian he gave me a slice for free! Both styles were delicious!! Coming to see you again Tony! best pizza in nyc new york pizza brooklyn pizza