Juliana’s

"Juliana’s Pizza opened in 2012, but its pizza-making roots stretch all the way back to 1933 and Patsy’s in East Harlem. Patsy Grimaldi worked at his family's classic coal-oven pizzeria before opening Grimaldi’s in 1990—arguably one of the first places New Yorkers ever lined up to pay for pizza. He eventually sold the name, but later opened Juliana’s in the original Grimaldi’s space. People still compare the two, but we’re team Juliana’s. photo credit: Alex Staniloff The coal-fired pizza here is deeply charred, with a crust like a savory Wheat Thin. It balances out the very-fresh, minimally seasoned tomato sauce, which is layered with stretchy mozzarella and lots of basil. They don’t do slices, so your best bet is to grab a table in the dining room, where you can watch chefs pull pie after pie from a cavernous oven at the back. On weekends, you might find a line of people waiting, mostly from out of town. Food Rundown photo credit: Willa Moore Margherita Pizza Always order the margherita pie, which allows all the fresh ingredients on top—the tomato sauce, the basil, the mozzarella—to appropriately shine. And make sure to eat your crusts." - Willa Moore

"A popular pizzeria located in Dumbo, known for its classic New York-style pizzas." - Emma Orlow

"This successor to next-door Grimaldi’s (still open, but not as good as it once was) keeps up the faith where coal-fired ovens are concerned, baking the pies to within an inch of their lives in a couple of minutes. Pizza is something both kids and their parents can agree on, the Juliana’s are real gourmet pies, the equal of any in Brooklyn, the pizza capital of the world. Fennel sausage and onion pies are a favorite." - Eater Staff

"When you see a place with a line out the door, curiosity will undoubtably hit. Juliana's is a true treasure in DUMBO, and it has the history to prove it. The story goes something like this: The owner sold the Grimaldi name, but then later decided to open Juliana's (named after his mother) right next to the former restaurant he sold, which so happens to now be one of DUMBO's biggest tourist traps. Don't be fooled — skip the Grimaldi's line and get into Juliana's." - Column Five

"Until L&B Spumoni Gardens opens in Dumbo, the area’s best place for pizza is Juliana’s. The restaurant from the legendary pizza maker Patsy Grimaldi opened next to his former Grimaldi’s, which he sold over a decade ago. Order the thin, Margherita-style pie, with bright tomato sauce and just the right amount of cheese. Competitor Grimaldi’s sits a few doors away, though the restaurant is now a national chain. Lines are to be expected at either location, so be prepared to wait." - Eater Staff