<p>Yo Mets, how do you feel about L&B Spumoni Gardens’ pizza? I’ve never had it but I have friends who swear it’s the greatest.</p>
<p>Your son can check out the Chowhound website for tons of great, local advice about places to eat. Sorry, don’t have the link.</p>
<p>I don’t know where the best NY pizza is but in San Diego, Bronx Pizza on University Dr. rivals the best pizza I’ve had anywhere in NY.</p>
<p>UPDATED LIST</p>
<p>Grimaldi’s, 1) after all of the hulabaloo. Somewhat of a letdown, 2) too tomato-y in my opinion
**Lombardi’s-**Spring Street which is not far from NYU
Mariella Pizza - 960 8th Ave between 56th & 57th streets
John’s on Bleecker St.- which is very close to NYU --FIVE (5) POSITIVE COMMENTS
Patsy’s is also good; there are several in NYC
Denino’s on Staten Island.
Otto (Batali’s pizza/pasta restaurant) is good and is a lot of fun
Lucali’s on Henry St. in Brooklyn
New Amici on 3rd ave by 12th street
Difara’s in Midwood, Brooklyn The only pizza in NY that is really worth an effort to get to.
L&B Spumoni Gardens– I’ve never had it but I have friends who swear it’s the greatest
'Original Rays"Pizza --many variations in the Village/downtown areas</p>
<p>I found this on “Ray’s”-- man, only in NY --a non-franchise Ray explosion-COOL!</p>
<p>[Ray’s</a> Pizza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray’s_Pizza]Ray’s”>Ray's Pizza - Wikipedia)</p>
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<p>This may actually be true. It was on the news a few weeks ago, and it seemed to be the real deal. Of course there is nothing better than going to eat it, but the news folks seemed to report that it was fairly amazing.</p>
<p>Sorry 07 Dad, but the pizza at Original Ray’s on 6th Ave. near NYU doesn’t come close to its quality in the 80’s when I went to NYU. Just had it last year, and it was quite disappointing (rubbery and ugh…) We used to wait in line there.</p>
<p>And frankly, Ray’s, in any of its incarnations, wasn’t even very good back then, compared to what you could get elsewhere. Too thick and too much cheese (for my taste, anyway).</p>
<p>Another vote for John’s Pizzaria on Bleeker. Just took my son there last week while in town for an NYU audition, and it’s as great as it was 25 years ago when I lived around the corner on Cornelia Street. [Son agreed it was fabulous, and he is a real pizza addict].</p>
<p>I lived on Bleecker between 10th & Charles 25 years ago, when it was still affordable. $350/mo. rent!</p>
<p>Taking a bit of a road trip tonight to the real Patsy’s (original) on 1st Ave up by 117th St in East Harlem. Original coal-fired oven, not like the “spin off” Patsy’s around town. Coal fired ovens are no longer permitted to be installed in NYC, but this one in the original Patsy’s was “grandfathered” in. Still hope to make the pilgrimage to DiFara’s in Brooklyn when S#1 comes into town from Chicago. DiFara’s is really supposed to be the ultimate.</p>
<p>Booklady, too bad you didn’t hold onto that apartment!</p>
<p>Actually, it went co-op right around the time H and I got married. Since we were moving to PA we bought it, sold it right away for a nice profit, and used that as a down payment on the house we live in now. :)</p>
<p>UPDATED LIST</p>
<p>Grimaldi’s, 1) after all of the hulabaloo. Somewhat of a letdown, 2) too tomato-y in my opinion</p>
<p>Lombardi’s-Spring Street which is not far from NYU</p>
<p>Mariella Pizza - 960 8th Ave between 56th & 57th streets</p>
<p>**John’s on Bleecker St.- **which is very close to NYU --SEVEN (7) POSITIVE COMMENTS</p>
<p>**Patsy’s **is also good; there are several in NYC --strong thumbs up for location at 1st Ave up by 117th St in East Harlem</p>
<p>Denino’s on Staten Island.</p>
<p>**Otto <a href=“Batali’s%20pizza/pasta%20restaurant”>/B</a> is good and is a lot of fun</p>
<p>Lucali’s on Henry St. in Brooklyn </p>
<p>New Amici on 3rd ave by 12th street</p>
<p>Difara’s in Midwood, Brooklyn The only pizza in NY that is really worth an effort to get to. Several have heard its great but so far no actual diners have posted </p>
<p>L&B Spumoni Gardens– I’ve never had it but I have friends who swear it’s the greatest</p>
<p>'Original Rays"Pizza --many variations in the Village/downtown areas–several not positive responses</p>
<p>ANYONE actually eaten at Difara’s? I’d appreciate a post.</p>
<p>So far it seems John’s on Bleeker is the popular favorite. Any particular toppings/crust suggestions?</p>
<p>Don’t forget Michael Scott’s favorite - Sbarro’s</p>
<p>bela–I went to Chowhound and have posted there for suggestions. Thanks. </p>
<p>I may post the Chowhoud suggestions on CC to see the CC poster’s comments.</p>
<p>John’s - Whole-wheat margherita with extra cheese and pepperoni…mmmmm</p>
<p>A while back, my car broke down in front of Luzzo’s. There was a steady crowd of people waiting to get in. Here’s the NY Magazine review.</p>
<p>211-213 First Ave. nr. 13th St. Closed Monday.</p>
<p>“Coal-burning ovens are hot commodities for pizza makers. The only way to get one is to inherit it—which is what Charles LoPresto has done at Luzzo’s, his new East Village restaurant. Exceedingly thin and crisp, minimally slicked with a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, the pizzas don’t disappoint—and neither do the friendly service and the calm, anti-sceney ambience.” — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld</p>
<p>I don’t know which Michael Scott you’re referring to (I know a couple irl) but isn’t Sbarro’s a chain?</p>
<p>Michael Scott is the character played by Steve Carrell on ‘The Office’. Sbarro’s is indeed a chain, and the fact that Michael Scott likes it definitely disqualifies it!</p>
<p>^^Thanks, Booklady. Just showing my total ignorance of most things on television. ;-))</p>