I was here on Wednesday 4th May 2022 and for me it’s the best pizza I’ve ever had hands down. I went for a few slices at Di Fara and Johns of Bleeker but they still don’t compare in my eyes.
have you tried real Neapolitan pizza in NYC? Lucali is kind of weird because it's a combination of typical NYC pizza and Neapolitan one. I think Johns is overrated but Di Fara is better than Lucali. But, i get why people think Lucali is better, especially if they start getting all sorts of ingredients on top that places like Di Fara simply doesn't offer. But, one of my favorite real Neopolitan would be Keste (espeically when they have fresh burrata and also their non-pizza appetizers are great) and Motorino. But, there are other ones which are great too.
@@mrvk39 "Real Neapolitan" is not the objective pinnacle of pizza. You are delusional if you think people don't have differing tastes in texture or flavor. The best NY pizza adds crispiness to traditional Neapolitan flavor. To me that's the best. To others they want the sponginess of traditional Neapolitan pizza. You are not the arbiter.
@@Pre1321 did anyone said it was "objective pinnacle of pizza"? You are here fighting a windmill. Lucali is very close to Neapolitan style, which is why I suggested some incredibly good Neapolitan options. I, personally, like New Heaven thin crust style too, but NYC doesn't have a ton of choices, though some Roman-style places are good. And you, obviously, never tried Neapolitan if you think it's "spongy".
@@neilgayleard3842 NYC has more variety of pizzas than any one place in Italy. The only place that's a rival would be Naples since they have these incredible tomatoes growing on that volcanic ash soil and super fresh burrata. Top pizza places in NYC import those things but when they fly for 8 hours and spend another 8 in customs/roads, it ain't the same. But you cannot try other styles in Naples like you can try in NYC
yeah but their pizza is sooo different in style from Lucali's. Lucali is so soft, fluffy and has high quality cheese. CT ones are thin and crispy but have just ok cheese (and they don't use a lot of it). Both have killer tomato sauces though
Unreal pizza, the mrs and I went in November. It’s the best we’ve ever had. Two recommendations for you… 1. Prince Street Pizza in Soho, it’s the best pepperoni thick square slice you will EVER have. 2. Emily’s Burger in Greenwich Village, it’s voted the best burger in NYC. ORDER the garlic bread, it is incredible. Trust me on these, they’re both amazing!!
I got there at 2:15pm to line up. Left my name at 4pm. Got in at 5pm for dinner. My gf and I had a pizza and a calzone. It was worth every second of the wait. Also… PUT THE BASIL ON IT BRUV!!! Hahah
L&B Spumoni Gardens!!! The classic NY Sicilian square. Incredible. Also try Blue Sky Deli & Grocery in East Harlem for an iconic NYC chopped cheese sandwich
im planning a foodie trip to NY (from ireland) in october and this is on my list of places i want to go to. You said that you got there at 3:45 and takeaway was at 5:45......was there many takeway orders before you in line? id hate to get there and run the possibility of not being able to order. Thanks
I was hoping you'd enjoy as much as I think I will when I do get to go there. There are 3 cheeses I think on the pizza which are mozzarella, pecorino and fresh parmesan and good quality so maybe that makes it different. I'm pleased you went .
Good queuing skills but you will earn my respect when you go to Franklins in Austin and sit outside at 5am for a 12pm opening. I can tell you it was 100% worth it.
Last month I flew from Edmonton Alberta to New York for the first time ever in the usa (2500miles, 4000km) just to eat here, I hit all the other pizza greats while I was there of course, did 32 pizzas in 2 and a half days and I tell ya, if I flew there and only ate this one it would have been just as worth it (although I swear on the fate of the earth I will never step foot in new york without going to johns of bleeker street)
Sally’s is hands down still the king!! In new haven. I’ve had pizza literally everywhere all of nyc. But it’s very charred if it’s not your thing you wouldn’t love Sally’s as much as I do
This is my first time ever seeing this guy and I absolutely love him !!!! And I mean doesn’t heart that his smile is to die for and he’s absolutely GORG.. Oh yeah and that pizza looks delicious too 😂🥰🫶🏼
Why is it that everybody who reviews lucali never use the basil? It's not there for decoration. It's called the cheese pizza with basil, eat the basil people!!!
I can't wait 10 minutes for anything. I'll make my own. Mine only take 9 minutes to cook. Might not be the best pizza in the world, but I don't buy takeaway pizza now. 🍕“Bellissimo”
They put the fresh basil in the corners so you can break it up on put it on the pizza, rather than it already being on there and it wilting by the time you eat it.
thankfully I can saunter down into Nancy's in Rahway NJ without all the hoopla, it is even thinner and the sausage pie.. oh my... not as good, but the closest I think, still pretty expensive but a hell of a lot less hassle
@@FoodReviewClubUK lol you misconstrued pal. He meant the guy behind the camera should try some of the food with you (a slice on this occasion) then give his opinion as well.
@@FoodReviewClubUK Ask a Italian but i'm a big believer in original true people of the food showing you the way. I'm a big believer in that but i get its expensive to travel the world doing that. I'm Jamtown but respect food cultures still. I enjoy eating Italian friends food from their home.
I don't care that celebrities eat there because what if they have shitty taste ? I DO want to try Mark's pizza though. I used his meatball recipe and they are out of this world, so I'm sure his pizza is just as good. A sourdough crust, with a tangy bite is what I'm imagining.
Can't get away from the thought lucalis is all hype though! Just really great PR mainly... Pizza looked good but I would sack it off if I had to queue for 2 hours and they're all funny with takeaway, reservations etc. That said, never had it, it could be THAT good, but I doubt it.
The own of Lucali's Mark Iacono gets his pizza from Di Faras also in Brooklyn. He claims the King of pizza making is Dom Demarco who started this place up.
I've seen Iacono in several video profiles and he's a charming guy but he's also a bit cagey about how he seemingly came out of the chute from nowhere and started making a world class pizza. It makes more sense that he got "schooled" at DiFara, he makes it sound like he just kind of "stumbled" onto his recipe, which I've always thought was hogwash. But doesn't matter, Sally's is still the king!
You need to go to Napoli and try di matteo and ive heard sorbillo is good. Many places that look like holes in the wall have great pizza in the city. I would also recommend you just drive to a little town and find the local pizza place it will surprise you how good it is
antime a person has napoleteana pizsa half the cheese and sauce slides onto the plate before you can take the first bite. it is too doughy and to slimy
You might prefer Denino’s Pizza. They have a famous pizza called the Garbage Pie. It’s got 3 different types of meats and onions and mushrooms. Very popular
I personally didn’t think it was worth it. Took me over an hour from my apt in Manhattan + the dumb walk from the train, the insane line…the amount of total time and $ I endured for bread with tomatoes & cheese, fuck no. That kind of time wasted has to end with eating an animal that was of prime or better quality, dry aged and seared to a medium rare, not freakin bread.
Just because David Beckham a Brit tells New Yorkers where are best pizza is heck no jay z I give respect to so I take his word for it but it looks like ugohtz
Haha, they absolutely do not. It's a tiny restaurant with huge hype. People line up to ensure they get a very limited number of seats. It's that simple.
I legit love this guys energy in every single video, proper character , love the reviews bro❤️
Bless up! Just out here doing our thing and trying to have some fun... Thank you
I was here on Wednesday 4th May 2022 and for me it’s the best pizza I’ve ever had hands down. I went for a few slices at Di Fara and Johns of Bleeker but they still don’t compare in my eyes.
have you tried real Neapolitan pizza in NYC? Lucali is kind of weird because it's a combination of typical NYC pizza and Neapolitan one. I think Johns is overrated but Di Fara is better than Lucali. But, i get why people think Lucali is better, especially if they start getting all sorts of ingredients on top that places like Di Fara simply doesn't offer. But, one of my favorite real Neopolitan would be Keste (espeically when they have fresh burrata and also their non-pizza appetizers are great) and Motorino. But, there are other ones which are great too.
@@mrvk39 I had the plain Margherita at Lucalis and o thought everything about it was 10/10 , the textures the flavours eg
@@Thismanisright its awesome pizza, no doubt! my advice - try authentic Neapolitan next time. It's where Lucali got its inspiration
@@mrvk39 "Real Neapolitan" is not the objective pinnacle of pizza. You are delusional if you think people don't have differing tastes in texture or flavor. The best NY pizza adds crispiness to traditional Neapolitan flavor. To me that's the best. To others they want the sponginess of traditional Neapolitan pizza. You are not the arbiter.
@@Pre1321 did anyone said it was "objective pinnacle of pizza"? You are here fighting a windmill. Lucali is very close to Neapolitan style, which is why I suggested some incredibly good Neapolitan options. I, personally, like New Heaven thin crust style too, but NYC doesn't have a ton of choices, though some Roman-style places are good. And you, obviously, never tried Neapolitan if you think it's "spongy".
This pizza is right up my alley. Thin, crispy yet it can take a load of sauce and cheese without being a mess. Quality.
Literally lined up today for 3 hours to eat inside and paid hundreds for pizzas. Yeah, it was worth it 😋
Mate, your transformation from a year ago to today is incredible! Fair play!!!
So glad you went there! This place beats anywhere..including Italy. I literally went to NYC for Lucali's. 😄
LOVE THAT!
I am not a big fan of pizza. But if you want to find out which is the best then you have to go to Italy.
@@neilgayleard3842 thanks for that Neil
NYC probably has better pizza, due to the more crispy textures. But overall I prefer Italy’s version of Italian food over Italian American food
@@neilgayleard3842 NYC has more variety of pizzas than any one place in Italy. The only place that's a rival would be Naples since they have these incredible tomatoes growing on that volcanic ash soil and super fresh burrata. Top pizza places in NYC import those things but when they fly for 8 hours and spend another 8 in customs/roads, it ain't the same. But you cannot try other styles in Naples like you can try in NYC
I'm not going to lie. I was waiting for this review 🤣. I may have to wait in line in Nov when I go
I've always wanted to come here, you lucky duck!
You should try DiFara and l &b spumonni gardens (Sicilian slice only) both in Brooklyn
Is difara as Food as when dom was Alive.
L & Bs overrated ! Never the same when they got a new owners. Square slice only thing good they got and the ice cream
@@kevinwheeler1631 well thats what he said square only. a good square & good ice cream wtf else you need lol
You guys need to go to New Haven Connecticut and give the big three a try. You may feel differently afterwards. Lucali is up there tho.
yeah but their pizza is sooo different in style from Lucali's. Lucali is so soft, fluffy and has high quality cheese. CT ones are thin and crispy but have just ok cheese (and they don't use a lot of it). Both have killer tomato sauces though
@mrvk39 he gave Sally's a higher score
Is it possible to be a fan of this place without ever being there
Unreal pizza, the mrs and I went in November. It’s the best we’ve ever had. Two recommendations for you…
1. Prince Street Pizza in Soho, it’s the best pepperoni thick square slice you will EVER have.
2. Emily’s Burger in Greenwich Village, it’s voted the best burger in NYC. ORDER the garlic bread, it is incredible.
Trust me on these, they’re both amazing!!
Thank you! what did you think to Katz?
I have been waiting for this bad boy. 👍
You been here?
I got there at 2:15pm to line up. Left my name at 4pm. Got in at 5pm for dinner. My gf and I had a pizza and a calzone. It was worth every second of the wait.
Also… PUT THE BASIL ON IT BRUV!!! Hahah
Love your food and travel vlogs mate this is the Doggs
CMON 🔥
L&B Spumoni Gardens!!! The classic NY Sicilian square. Incredible. Also try Blue Sky Deli & Grocery in East Harlem for an iconic NYC chopped cheese sandwich
Yeah I'd like to see a chopped cheese review and it's something you only get in New York as far as I know.
Thanks for the tips! Which is your favourite?
@@FoodReviewClubUK Blue Sky Deli also known as Hajji's on 1st Ave in Harlem. A must stop imo
im planning a foodie trip to NY (from ireland) in october and this is on my list of places i want to go to. You said that you got there at 3:45 and takeaway was at 5:45......was there many takeway orders before you in line? id hate to get there and run the possibility of not being able to order. Thanks
no, that's the end of the line he is showing. On a regular day (non-weekend), the line can be 15-30 people
Lucali is on my bucket list.
9.9!! Does look good to be fair! Better than Pizza Town down Cross Keys 😂 Congrats with the your news on the scan geezer 👍🏼
Big up cross keys! Watched a game there once… 🏉
I was hoping you'd enjoy as much as I think I will when I do get to go there. There are 3 cheeses I think on the pizza which are mozzarella, pecorino and fresh parmesan and good quality so maybe that makes it different. I'm pleased you went .
Good queuing skills but you will earn my respect when you go to Franklins in Austin and sit outside at 5am for a 12pm opening. I can tell you it was 100% worth it.
Haha! Love that. Proper dedication
Last month I flew from Edmonton Alberta to New York for the first time ever in the usa (2500miles, 4000km) just to eat here, I hit all the other pizza greats while I was there of course, did 32 pizzas in 2 and a half days and I tell ya, if I flew there and only ate this one it would have been just as worth it (although I swear on the fate of the earth I will never step foot in new york without going to johns of bleeker street)
You had 12 pizzas a day? 😂
The best pizza ever in the world. Absolutely worth the detour.
Sally’s is hands down still the king!! In new haven. I’ve had pizza literally everywhere all of nyc. But it’s very charred if it’s not your thing you wouldn’t love Sally’s as much as I do
wrong its good but it ain;t brooklynn's finest ...not even close
Great review mate. Lucali no1... did you try di fara or luigis new york
Lucali great 👍🏽 spot !!!!! Thanks for coming to Brooklyn !
This is my first time ever seeing this guy and I absolutely love him !!!! And I mean doesn’t heart that his smile is to die for and he’s absolutely GORG.. Oh yeah and that pizza looks delicious too 😂🥰🫶🏼
I watched this, got off my ass, and drove to Lucali’s. Thank you.
The calzone is 11/10
Love you, guys! "Quality".
My bruvs from across the pond.
Cheers mate's
Why is it that everybody who reviews lucali never use the basil? It's not there for decoration. It's called the cheese pizza with basil, eat the basil people!!!
Right lol
Who are you the basil police
8:29 Tell us you would rather not share without telling us
I can't wait 10 minutes for anything. I'll make my own. Mine only take 9 minutes to cook. Might not be the best pizza in the world, but I don't buy takeaway pizza now. 🍕“Bellissimo”
They put the fresh basil in the corners so you can break it up on put it on the pizza, rather than it already being on there and it wilting by the time you eat it.
Where should you go next? Try Johnnie's in Mt Vernon. It's my 9.7.
Love your hairstyle and beard trendy
Told you it was worth the wait and the rules, no pizza stands up against Lucali pizza, in my opinion it’s the best
You did! Loved it mate
Now that’s what you call a PROPA 🍕
thankfully I can saunter down into Nancy's in Rahway NJ without all the hoopla, it is even thinner and the sausage pie.. oh my... not as good, but the closest I think, still pretty expensive but a hell of a lot less hassle
Surprised you guys haven’t been to Los Tacos in Chelsea Market 👌
Lighter than a prawn cracker
nuff said..do they deliver to Tipton mate
The best of the best! NY mandatory stop, Lucali!
I think Callum should be allowed to have a piece while your doing the review. Would bring it extra
He smashed the whole lot after
@@FoodReviewClubUK lol you misconstrued pal. He meant the guy behind the camera should try some of the food with you (a slice on this occasion) then give his opinion as well.
Best pizza. Di fara was amaaaaazing some years ago.
Absolutely epic!!!!
Tasted even better!
Next place to go... Check out Scarr's Pizza 🍕 they Mill there own flour cool vibes there too 👍
I am Irish.... So yeah bruv... I hate to admit that you are good at what you do... For an English bastard.. 💚🇮🇪🍀
I think anybody who’s interested in pizza has heard of this place, if you haven’t then you aren’t interested in pizza
No basil, eh? Thanks for the review, though!
You can get from London to Italy in 2 hours and 12 min.
Where would you recommend?
There's a great chippy in Moderna their vinegar is the dogs!
@@FoodReviewClubUK Ask a Italian but i'm a big believer in original true people of the food showing you the way. I'm a big believer in that but i get its expensive to travel the world doing that. I'm Jamtown but respect food cultures still. I enjoy eating Italian friends food from their home.
By 4pm they really mean 4am. Everybody knows the rules.
I don't care that celebrities eat there because what if they have shitty taste ? I DO want to try Mark's pizza though. I used his meatball recipe and they are out of this world, so I'm sure his pizza is just as good. A sourdough crust, with a tangy bite is what I'm imagining.
Can't get away from the thought lucalis is all hype though! Just really great PR mainly... Pizza looked good but I would sack it off if I had to queue for 2 hours and they're all funny with takeaway, reservations etc. That said, never had it, it could be THAT good, but I doubt it.
I'm a neutral... I LOVED IT! Just hype? Nah this pizza bangs... Have you ever thought that it could actually be just a great pizza 🤷♂️
Try the double dipped beef baguette what was on man v food not shua what the restaurant called tho
Dipped in all the beef juices get it tried boys u won’t regret it
I love my 🍕s i’ve even got a 🍕tattoo
I’ve tried pizza all over the world and I think the best pizza is in sarracino West Hampstead.
Best pizza I had was from John's of Bleecker that coal fired oven taste was somthing else
Such a great standard around the city...
I had Lucallis , Johns of Bleeker and Di Fara and I rate them in that order
@@Thismanisright go
To Sally’s In haven I rate them
Above any
One guy does Pizza Reviews and we all know who that is !
Cool story
Listen, I don't want to be that guy, but 'infamous' doesn't mean 'very famous'. It means 'famously bad'.
Well…. Notorious or disreputable.
As a fat guy, I hate this kind of pizza though. “So light and airy” to me = ‘I can eat the whole pie in one sitting and then ask what’s for dinner?’
is lucalli the best pizza you've had till now?
Boom, at last 🍕
We got it done!
TRY "PRINCE ST PIZZA" SQUARE SLICE
one we missed, unfortunately... is it better?
DI FARAAAAAAA !!!!!!!! 🍕🍕🍕🍕
Di Faraaaaaaa !!!!!!!!!!
Is it better?
9.4 score everybody knows the rules
CMON ✌🏻
Go to D’Atilio in Naples, you won’t regret it
That actually looks naughty
Try RubiRosa it’s my favorite in NYC
What’s with the Dora the Explorer look 😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
The own of Lucali's Mark Iacono gets his pizza from Di Faras also in Brooklyn. He claims the King of pizza making is Dom Demarco who started this place up.
Iacono makes his own pizza in house. He's not buying them from another restaurant.
🤡
@@jackbauer4186 That's not what he meant though did he.
I've seen Iacono in several video profiles and he's a charming guy but he's also a bit cagey about how he seemingly came out of the chute from nowhere and
started making a world class pizza. It makes more sense that he got "schooled" at DiFara, he makes it sound like he just kind of "stumbled" onto his
recipe, which I've always thought was hogwash. But doesn't matter, Sally's is still the king!
Marks brother owns a pizza shop that makes the same pizza.
You need to go to Smiley bastards Pizza Company in Coral Springs Florida
And camra guy gets a cold slice 😂
You need to go to Napoli and try di matteo and ive heard sorbillo is good. Many places that look like holes in the wall have great pizza in the city. I would also recommend you just drive to a little town and find the local pizza place it will surprise you how good it is
antime a person has napoleteana pizsa half the cheese and sauce slides onto the plate before you can take the first bite. it is too doughy and to slimy
Not a fan of plain pizza's like this but that looked the best I've ever seen. From looks alone, 10/10.
Everyone likes it a different way! I like the simplicity of the basics
Whats your fav topping?
@@FoodReviewClubUK I just look at it and think...but I could be having a Meat Feast instead! 🤣
You might prefer Denino’s Pizza. They have a famous pizza called the Garbage Pie. It’s got 3 different types of meats and onions and mushrooms. Very popular
You must be a dominos fan
Go & see marks mate frank at best pizza
Lucali... If Jon Hamm opened a pizza shop.
I think Di Fara is much much better than Lucali. Even the Best Pizza is good
You want great pizza, shut up and wait in line...you want crap, go find a Papa Johns or pizza hut!
🤣🤣🤣 Best comment ever...
There shouldn't be a crazy like for take away
@littlelowy7 if you make great pizza, it takes time...if you make crap, it doesn't take much time and the line moves quicker.
Give me a Chicago style pie pizza 🍕 every day of the week
That is not pizza. That is a mini tomato swimming pool casserole. Just ask Jon Stewart. 🇬🇧 🏴
@@dineshmistry9211 no way
Yum yum
Where are you watching from?
😂 you waited that long and DIDNT get a calzone?! The calzone is actually better than their pizza.
Homeboy sounds like Jason Statham
Awesome
Thank you
Di fara
Better?
Go to artichoke pizza on 10th Ave
What would you score it?
Artichoke ? 9.1
Bruvvv
Prince street pizza
Matt do u dye your beard mate?
I don’t…
@@FoodReviewClubUK my bad i thought was, wanted to know what brand lol
BRUGES - Ribs n Beer
Sounds epic!
Two words NEW HAVEN.
Lucali is actually total trash when cold the next morning. Inedible. I cant help but give them a B- for that.
Visually it does not look that great so it must taste much better than it looks.
Love this comment. The taste is everything... I think its the 3 cheese 🙌
For Chrissake, it's not that hard. You're from the UK. Naples is a lot closer than New York. That's where you go next to get proper pizza
Infamous? lol maybe if this was a Jack’s pizza review.
U want good pizza go to Napoli and surrounding towns. What you’re eating is normal over there, and a damn site cheaper
This guy just can't talk!
💎✨👌
you've got to try pizza in naples to have the ultimate opinion on the best pizza, trust me
I will go and give it a go...
Infamous? Interesting
I personally didn’t think it was worth it. Took me over an hour from my apt in Manhattan + the dumb walk from the train, the insane line…the amount of total time and $ I endured for bread with tomatoes & cheese, fuck no. That kind of time wasted has to end with eating an animal that was of prime or better quality, dry aged and seared to a medium rare, not freakin bread.
Just because David Beckham a Brit tells New Yorkers where are best pizza is heck no jay z I give respect to so I take his word for it but it looks like ugohtz
English now mate
They do that waiting bullshit on purpose to keep up the "hype". Completely stupid rules.
Haha, they absolutely do not. It's a tiny restaurant with huge hype. People line up to ensure they get a very limited number of seats. It's that simple.