Dani's House of Pizza

this place is around for 67 years, love the vintage cash register, the place makes you feel like you go back in time, amazing pizza sauce, there is a reason why they are still in business decades later!

Dani’s House Of Pizza located in Kew Gardens, such a iconic pizza spot with great tasting pizza ! Best known for their signature pesto slices, would recommend adding pizza sauce on it for exquisite taste. Best to call ahead to place any catering orders or a pie itself.

I don’t know what kind of deal this pizza place made with the universe, but that sauce? Life-changing. I took one bite and briefly forgot all my problems. Student loans? Gone. Existential dread? Who? The pizza was so good I considered proposing to it. And the owner? He’s hands-down the nicest person I’ve ever met. Like, weirdly nice. The kind of nice that makes you question your own personality. This pizza sauce must be made with magic (or some ancient Albanian secret), Honestly, I came in for a slice and left emotionally healed. 11/10, someone give them a Michelin star and a hug.

Hands down the best pizza I’ve had in NYC. The sauce is sweet but also salty, it’s hard to explain just try it! It gets very crowded on weekend nights, I suggest calling ahead of time or just braving the line (it does move quick). The staff are really friendly and charismatic. It’s a tight spot, most of the seats are taken but worth every bit of hassle. Amazing pizza!

Dani’s House of Pizza in Kew Gardens just became my go-to spot in Queens. I tried their pesto pizza first, and it was incredible. The perfect mix of garlicky pesto, melty cheese, and a crispy crust. Then I had their classic cheese pizza, simple but packed with flavor. But the real surprise was the pesto pizza with red sauce on top. I didn’t even know that combination existed, but it was next level. The tangy red sauce mixed with the creamy pesto was something special. Now whenever I’m in Queens and craving pizza, I know exactly where to go.

I love the sweet tomato sauce on their pizza, and the pesto pizza is truly addictive. I also find myself thinking about the time when there was a dining room here. It was such a cozy, welcoming space. Sitting there with a plate of pasta generously covered in that sweet tomato sauce, a glass of red wine filled to the brim — those moments meant a lot to me. I still miss that simple, homey feeling, and sometimes I crave it out of nowhere. These days, when I’m in the mood for something indulgent and a little sinful, I come here for the pizza. I’m grateful the flavors I love are still here, even as the place has changed.

I lived in New Gardens back in 2001 and for the next 7-8 years I dined and enjoyed lots of food at Dani's pizzeria and restaurant. Spent many nights sitting at that counter or down in the restaurant. The pizza is undeniably delicious. It's something special for sure. I went back to Queens quite a bit even after I moved to Brooklyn just for the pesto pizza and unique beers. At Dani's you get more than just amazing food and cool company. You get an experience that money can't buy. It feels like family when you're there. Every single experience I've had there was wholesome positive and enjoyable.

The pizza is a 8 out of 10 , excellent structure it holds up well , the cheese is done right everytime , the line goes out the door cause its not much room inside , the servers aren't ignoring you they just going through the line how they see it, so if you waiting on line make sure u dont get cut ,the sauce is sweet but the pizza itself is done very right ,highly recommend

Dani's House of Pizza is not only the sweetest sauces, but one of the nicest slices in Queens! In fact, it made the Nice Slice list many moons ago. Always worth the trip. A popular spot to go to after a late night out, and just as good for an early dinner or late lunch. Other details - Bring cash / credit available when spending $10 or more - Located near LIRR Kew Gardens Station - Backroom not always available for seating By Relevant View - Business Reviews & Consulting, a service of Alternative & Supplemental Solutions

Very disappointing. Wanted to try the pizza here since I hadn't before and I was very disappointed. The menu on the wall is NOT at all helpful cause there aren't any prices for toppings and only for a plain or square slice. I did ask the guy working to explain and how much toppings were and he didn't tell me anything. Just point to the "menu". I also did look at a physical menu but there was nothing on there. I ended up ordering two plain slices and a cannoli so I could use my card (had to spend $10 to use a card). The pizza was good until I got near the crust. The amount of spices I tasted was honestly gross. Tasted like I opened some spices and ate them. Gross! The cannoli was CRAP. The shell had ZERO flavor and the cream was just blah. I've had WAY better cannolis. This food made my stomach hurt a little after I finished eating. I'm gonna say it was because of all the spices I tasted. Will NEVER get pizza or a cannoli from there again. No thanks!

The pies are solid! We ordered 2x regular pies and 2x pesto pies. I had not ordered from them for a long time and I forgot their sizes. I thought a regular pie is 12-14" but of course I was wrong... and we ordered way too much. Need to freeze some and hopefully they're still good! The pesto pie is slightly too salty, I think sweet sauce on top would be perfect. Too bad I didn't add that as an add-on.

Picked up food here for the first time in a while. I got penne vodka and 2 slices of pizza. The pasta was good. Nothing special. The pizza wasn't as good as it used to be honestly. The pesto had a weird taste, almost fishy. I will be back but it'll be a long time before I go for the pesto slice again

Been coming here since day one! Best pizza in all of queens hands down it's a classic pizzeria and every opportunity I'm their I make sure to get pie for home

Finally got to try a slice at Dani's Pizza, a well-known spot that's been around since 1959-1960's! There's always a line, no matter when I pass by, so I had to see what the hype was about. They're cash-only under $10, and seating is limited to the main room during peak times (not sure when the backroom is open). I grabbed a regular slice and a pesto slice. The regular was solid. Thin, crunchy crust that held up nicely. The pesto slice was the standout though because the pesto was under the marinara which gave it a really unique and flavorful twist. I'd definitely be down to try more if I'm in the neighborhood again!

Ordered: Regular Slice (~$4) Regular Slice with Sweet Sauce (~$4) Regular Slice with Beef Pepperoni (~$5) Pesto Slice (~$4) Aya's take: I've heard so much about the famous Dani's and being a Queens native, I can't believe this is my first time here! We got an assortment of slices to check out which - in short - were all on point. The Regular Slice is so well done! It's thin and crisp with almost no flop, the mozzarella is golden & melted to perfection, and the tomato sauce isn't too overpowering. The Regular Slice with Sweet Sauce was actually better than the original, in my opinion. I absolutely loved the bright, tangy, and rich flavor from the sweet sauce. The Regular Slice with Beef Pepperoni was a good try for someone like me who's never had pepperoni since I don't eat pork. It's nice that they have a beef option! With that said, the beef pepperoni didn't have much flavor so it was lost on me. They don't skimp out on the pepperoni; you get a bit in every bite! The Pesto Slice had a nice garlicky basil pesto flavor and the bubbly mozzarella was so savory; despite this, it was just a good one-time try for me. All in all, if you find yourself at Dani's, get the Regular Slice with Sweet Sauce! You will thank me later!

Pizza 10/10 What to order: - cheese slice with sauce on top -pesto with extra sauce on top And repeat Service: 10/10 the guys inside always take good care of you!!! Ambiance: small pizza shop with very few seats!

So came here with a friend from the area who raved about the pizza. I tried the pesto pizza right out of the oven. The pizza was fresh and decent but I wouldn't wait 40 minutes for it again. Fair prices and the people who go work here are gems. We were lucky enough to get a seat to sit at the counter.

Dani's Pizza has truly set the standard for pizza in Queens, and I can't recommend it enough! The crust strikes the perfect balance of light, chewy, and full of flavor and every topping is fresh and perfectly seasoned. Fast, friendly service within a charming old-school atmosphere.

Pizza always burnt, and anyone who tells you their sauce is legendary is giving you a lot of BS! Staff is very rude and never welcoming! It's a big pass for me and I would advise you to find your pizza elsewhere!

Dani's is Kew Gardens. Great pizza and a full Italian menu. Classic dishes and veal dishes you can't find anywhere else.

Great pizza great service great ambiance. My favorite pizza of all time. Cesar has been there over 27 years making Dani's pizza pies. Try the pesto slice with sauce on top for a new pizza experience

Service was good. The place is small, but there are some stools where you can sit and enjoy your food. It has an old-school feel. The pizza itself is solid, but definitely has a distinct flavor, and it's definitely from the sauce. It seems to be a paste heavy sauce, giving it a strong sweetness. I'm pretty sure this would be a polarizing slice for people due to this extreme sweetness in the sauce. It had a good ratio of cheese to sauce, and it had a nice chewy crust. Overall, it's a pretty solid pizza, but if you do not like a sweet sauce, then avoid this one.

BEST PIZZA IN QUEENS, it might actually be in my top 3 of overall best pizza. It's so crispy, perfect level of cheesiness, the flavor is always good. It's always super busy but that's expected with how good their pizza is. The quality is off the chart, every slice & pie is homemade to order. Takes about an hour to get my Pizza but it's worthwhile the wait always. I always get the pesto pie half and half with sausage & pepperoni. YOU HAVE TO GET THE MIKES HOT HONEY SAUCE

I came here because someone recommended that the pizza was good. I waited over an hour for a cheese pie. $19 was a good price if you don't mind the wait. However, I really didn't like my experience coming here and this was my first time here. After I placed my order, I was told to come back in 45 minutes to pick up my pie so I waited outside in my car. I came back to pick up my pizza after waiting for 45 min as per their instructions only to be told that my pie wasn't ready yet and it'll take another 5 min. This time, I waited inside to observe. They didn't even make my pizza yet. Once they realized that I've been waiting for so long, they rushed to make it... 20 min after they told me that it was going to take another 5 min, I finally got my pizza pie. I brought it to my car & took a slice out to try it. The sauce was good but the crust was very soggy. It wasn't their best work because the pizza crust should have been crispier considering the time that I waited for it. Maybe next time, I can have a better experience & pizza?

hands down one of the worst pizza experiences i've had. when i got there around 8pm, there was a line out the door and it wasn't moving. most people were getting 2-3 slices each so i really don't know what the hold up was? the guy behind the counter wasn't taking any orders and was just looking around. as i was waiting, some guy behind me on line walked past me and everyone else to the front and started ordering. in the time that he cut, ordered, and got his food, i barely moved in the line. that's what's wrong with this place. they dgaf about the customers patiently waiting in line and reward the ones who push forward ahead of everyone else. food: 2/5 i got a pesto slice and a pepperoni slice. both extremely lackluster, and apparently they're known for their pesto slice. if you only have 2-3 items on the menu, they should be perfected. so salty and the dough was tough, even though they just made it. these slices made papa johns seem like a godsend. service: 1/5 aside from the constant cutting from other customers that were condoned, the cashier was mad rude. he was doing the calculation in his head for our total and he called me out when i used my calculator to double check the total. "look now she's doing her own calculation". so f**king what? in what world is it illegal to use my calculator on my own phone?! really left a sour taste in my mouth. then after i ordered, ANOTHER guy walked right in and placed his order, cutting the two people behind me, and they rightfully just walked out frustrated, obviously never coming back again. as a small business, your goal should be to make customers happy and retain them, but they don't care enough to. i won't be returning.

Had dinner at Dani's last night and it was all as good as it always is. Still love their chilled red wine. So so so many beers to choose from. The menu might be pared down a bit but all the best dishes are still there. We ate and loved lobster ravioli, chicken parm and pasta, eggplant casserole, chicken francese, fried calamari, garden and Caesar salads and baked clams. Thanks for the great food!!!!

Ordered a half pepperoni/half plain pie, waited an hour and a half for it to be delivered (which is fine) for some of the worst pizza I've ever had. This pizza is so sweet it's off putting. You find yourself finishing it just because you paid for it and are hungry. It was so bad that my wife and I tossed the rest of the pie. We both had two slices - one of each and the pepperoni was a bit more tolerable because of the additional salt. Honestly try at your own risk or if you're into really sweet pizza and I mean so sweet that you'll question how this place is a "neighborhood gem" or even open.

Delicious pizza and great service! This my favorite place to go to when it comes to pizza in my neighborhood!

The absolute best pesto slice in New York. I haven't tried the regular food but the pizza is exceptionally delicious and one of best I ever had. With respect to their pesto slice, it's unique and never had anything like it. ITS ADDICTIVE!

Good food, Overpriced. Not much to say disappointed service, no ambiance at all, let's pay more attention to customer satisfaction.

When one of my best friends brought to my attention that I've been unknowingly missing out on some killer pizza, I promptly Googled Dani's and suggested we meet there for lunch, despite being highly skeptical of a rather unserious, un-Italian sounding name. "House of Pizza", really? Hmm .... Well, one bite into their product and I was waxing philosophical - - really, what's in a name after all? It's the product itself that matters and the fact is that Dani's is one of the best regular slices I've ever had - - its size dwarfed the paper plate it was placed upon, and it was all the things: perfectly thin, crispy, chewy, tangy, and oh-so-delightfully sweet (is the rumor about strawberries true? I need answers!) Their famous pesto slice, which I enjoyed plain, was equally delicious, wonderfully savory and unctuous (in a good way). As luck would have it, a Sicilian pie with vodka sauce exited the oven just as we were about to leave, so we snagged a slice on the way out - - if you love lots of stretchy mozzarella on your pizza, don't miss this one. Folks seated next to us were enjoying some pasta and salad which we were just too full to try out this trip but everything looked delicious. The restaurant interior itself is tiny (but cozy and quaint) so if you want to get a coveted stool at the counter, get there as close to opening as possible (2pm) - - listening to the phone ring off the hook while the pizzaiolos work their magic directly across the counter from you just adds to the charm of this place. And be sure and order your soda from the fountain, as it really complements the pizza best.

You can't go wrong with Dani's pizza. It's a neighborhood gem serving the same authentic pizza for years. Their sauce is incredible so try a regular with extra sauce if you can. They also have a pesto sauce and hot honey if you want to add a touch to have a perfect savory to sweet bite! There is limited space for seating but if you are looking to takeout or grab a slice it's the perfect place.

Best sweet sauce slice and pesto slice in nyc that is open late with a great variety of beers as well

Cost efficient chicken Caesar salad at $22 credit price point. LIRR right next door along to Austin's Ale House

I think Danny's is a lesser known NY pizza spot, unless you really know NY food or are from Queens. This makes for it being a cool destination to stop by if you're in the area. It's located on a corner in walking distance of the LIRR station. Very narrow on the inside, but the staff are always friendly. So what makes this place stand out? It's the sauce. You'll ever love it and crave it or it may not be for you. It's distinct and honestly, it hits all the boxes for me. Tangy, sweet, not too thick, and it goes great with their blend of cheese and thin crispy crust. Don't forget to try their pesto slice. They're known for two things: the regular slice and the pesto slice, which as far as I've seen, not too many places do. The Pesto slice is worth trying, even if you aren't a fan of pesto. One of my favorite spots in NYC and I'll make an effort to get here when I'm in the are.

I don't know why it's taken so long for me to write a review of Dani's, considering I have been coming here for over 40 years. I started coming here when Dani was still alive and sat in the corner of the counter all the time. The sauce here has always been on the sweet side--sweeter than most pizzas I have ever eaten, but it kinda works, and I like it. Slices are large and toppings are generous. I have never had a burnt slice or an underdone one, so kudos! Besides pizza, they also have a dining room with table service and offer other Italian dishes, such as lasagna, gnocchi, spaghetti, ravioli and more. They have a nice selection of imported beers and a decent wine selection. Service is generally good and the ambiance is quaint. For a restaurant run by Albanians, they understand how to make Italian food, and do it really well.

Overall good pizza, the dough batter imo needs more yeast or seasoning. And more cheese, the rest is good stuff.

The only pizza spot that I'll stand in line and wait more than 30 mins in the cold. We ordered: -pesto plain -pesto with sauce -pesto with pepperoni -plain with sweet sauce My favorite is the pesto with extra sauce. Make sure to pre order if you want a pie.

Great pizza if you are into a sweeter sauce which I am a fan of. We always order half regular cheese and half pesto. Both are very yummy. If you order in person there is usually a line.

It's gotta be the most overrated pizza in New York City. Taste more like Sbarro's pizza is just way too sweet. Can't taste the cheese nor the spices that are in it. It's just a sugary tasting pizza.

I heard amazing reviews and was so excited to try it, but it wasn't that great. The pizza was some of the most disappointing pizza I've ever had. And the customer service wasn't great either. I ordered a pizza on the phone and they said it would be ready in 35 minutes. My friend and I arrived 40 minutes after the call and they said it still wasn't ready. We came back maybe 10 minutes later, and they handed us the pizza immediately under a stack of pizza boxes. We brought it home and it was cold and burnt. The flavor was good, but the experience and the temperature of the pizza wasn't great. I had high expectations for this restaurant after everything I had heard, and this just wasn't good. Maybe I caught them on a bad night, but I wasn't impressed. There's definitely better pizza in nyc.

Called in takeout order. Phone etiquette was terrible. Seems there's a pattern of poor service based on all the other reviews here. Nevertheless, the pizza was really good and hit all the right spots. I'm a lover of the New York slice but not a native to New York so I've been trying out as many pizza places in Queens as I can. So far, Dani's rank #3 out of 6 pizza spots. With that said, I probably wouldn't be a repeat customer due to the poor treatment of customers.

This place is a bit of a walk from the train station but the walk is worth it. Dani's House of Pizza is one of my favorites in Queens. The regular slice has a delicious sauce which is not so sweet according to my taste bud. The crust is crispy and thin slice. The pesto pizza is so yummy with its cheese pesto flavor. You can even order a half pie of regular and pesto. Their is a dinning area separated from the pizza shop, which is close at the moment. The pizza shop opens late like around 2ish. Their is bar stools available to eat your pizza but this place can get crowded. Vegan pies are also available. Great customer service the guys are very attentive.

Dani's is a solid Italian restaurant with really good pizza. I like it because once in a while I'm craving a sweet sauce and that is Dani's specialty. In person, there is always a wait but it moves rather rapidly. For delivery, I know it's going to take between 50-70 minutes so I order it as I'm about to park and by the time I get settled in at home after work, it arrives at a perfect time for dinner. I had been looking for an Italian spot to fulfill my chicken parmigiana cravings I get ever so often, and for the taste, the quality, the quantity, and the price, Dani's is the best!!

Service has gone downhill too small no place to sit Danny's has changed even the taste of the pizza first one online. I'm still waiting over 30 minutes for a pie yet. I was in first I'm disappointed. Don't know if I'll ever come back. I drive out of my way to come here and I'm done. I don't think I'll ever coming back to Danny's again.

If you're into pesto or sweet tomato sauce on your pizza, this is the go to. Service can be hit or miss but it's mostly due to how busy they can get. By far my go to for sweeter pizza that doesn't use honey.

We got a pie that was half pesto and half regular and then added pepperoni and mushroom toppings ($4 per topping). There wasn't a ton of pesto on the pizza. The calamari was very good and came with two sauces. The calamari was very soft and easy to chew. Delivery took a while though.

The pizza here is really good, you absolutely need to get the half pesto and half tomato!

Love this place! I've had pizza here from this shop multiple times. I love their cheese pizza! It's always hot and fresh. I'll definitely order from here again! They always have a line out the door. So be sure to call ahead and order, unless you don't mind the wait.

This place went downhill. For one thing the dining room is still closed as it was during Covid. Theres too much of a line for mediocre pizza, its not as good as it used to be. There are many other places that are better these days and have their dining area open.

Best Pizza so far in my Queens Pizza Tasting Tour: - Sauce is deliciously sweet - Undercarriage has a nice slight crunch to it - Right amount of cheese - Get extra sweet sauce on the side - Pesto slice is also fire - Pesto crust is better than regular crust - Coke is always coking here, pairs perfectly with their pizza One of the most balanced slices I've had in a while. Tip the guys well, they're hard workers.

We came right before they closed and I was shocked at how busy they still were minutes before closing. I didn't think they would have any pizzas or slices left, but there was still plenty. The staff here was great, but the ordering system was kind of confusing. I tried my best to act like a local. Not sure how I did, but I paid and got my slices somehow. I ordered their Pesto, pepperoni and cheese pizza. They were all delicious, especially the pesto pizza. I've had pesto pizza before but it never tasted as good as Dani's version. The pepperoni and cheese were also damn tasty. Not sure when I'll be in this area again next time I'm in NYC, but I'll make sure I stop in get get a slice when in the area.

Here we go again. 2 pm. I ask, "you got anything coming out?" Counter is bare empty mind you, i get told "tang meenoots". I just don't understand. Where is the effing pizza?

I'm pleased with how this establishment has taken extra precautions during the pandemic. Distancing was enforced as were masks. I ordered two slices of pizza. First, pesto with sausage. Second, marina with meatball. The flavors were good. The only problem I had was that it was one of the most greasiest pizza I've ever had.

Great pizza shop in the neighborhood. Very convenient. Plenty of parking and near the LIRR. The folks working here are great. Super friendly and good service. Love how they make my family laugh while we wait. The pizza is surely on point. The dough is where it's at. Had a nice sweet and tangyness to it with a good crisp crust and the toppings just add to the balance. Go for the pesto pizza which is their specialty. Delicious. Also a regular pie was great too. Make sure to call early to pre order your pie for pickup as it takes about 45 min. to make with all the orders they have as it's super popular.

The pest pie with sardines was way too salty. Very rude and racist employees. I will never go back there again. First when I place my order they were very disrespectful and started giving me grief over not calling ahead. While there were several white customers who came in long after I placed my order and they did not call ahead and ordered way more than me and were served before me. Their greasy pizza is less than mediocre. The male employees there had a very nasty and perverse attitude. By the way I understand their language so talking shit about a customer you don't even know who is actually paying you to do your job is highly unprofessional and unproductive. Nastiest customer service ever. I waited inside for almost two hours and was disappointed with the overpriced pizzas like seriously even dominoes pizza tasted better than that salty greasy mess. This is a collective statement because several other people who I shared those pizzas with also talked about how terrible their pizza was and that dominoes pizza would have tasted better than that nasty heart attack Dani's house of pizza. Gets worse because several of us also had diarrhea and upset stomach after eating that pizza. I've seen better customer service in far busier and more popular pizza places that serve pizza actually worth buying. The owner is a fat wad that talks too much shit instead of hiring people who actually know how to make pizza because he wants that cheap labor. Along with low quality ingredients. And the place looked dirty and I'm positive they have several health code violations.

Went to Dani's House of Pizza to get some pizza. Initially, we sat in the restaurant. The restaurant menu has no pizza on it. Apparently, you can only get pizza at the counter, not if you get a table, which is dumb. We went to the counter and ordered a few slices. I got a pesto and plain slice. Both were pretty good. The tomato sauce on the plain slice is noticeably sweet as others have noted. The crust on both slices was thin and crisp, strong enough to support the weight of the toppings. The cheese was pretty standard. The line was out the door, a fight almost started among some patrons. It's pretty good pizza, especially if you like a sweeter sauce.