L&B Spumoni Gardens
Pizzeria, Ice Cream Parlor, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Gravesend, Brooklyn
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"The square slice is fantastic, but the round is delicious as well."(38 Tips)
"The best spumoni, Italian ices and Sicilian pizza in the universe."(22 Tips)
"Fantastic square pizza slices that will fill you up for cheap."(20 Tips)
"Always get the Chef's table and be amazed."(8 Tips)
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Elvis RodricksOctober 7, 2017Finally got here and it was worth it. Have a spacious outdoor. More importantly the square pizza - the sauce stood out along with the crust (crusty out and soft on the inside). By far the best in nyc.
Nicki CostanzaSeptember 3, 2013Parking can be a pain, but it's so worth it! Best pizza in New York. I drive over an hour for a slice! Be sure you get some Spumoni on the way out! No matter how full you are, there's always room
Village VoiceApril 9, 2015Sprawled out over multiple buildings, Brooklyn's most famous Italian-American dining complex is part ice cream parlor, part pizzeria, with a broader Italian restaurant thrown in for good measure.Upvoted Mar 10
James KiernanJanuary 21, 2017I'm typically not a big fan of Sicilian style but it's definitely the way to go here. Also suggest starting with the pear salad which is fresh and perfectly seasoned. Enjoy!
Will HarahanOctober 25, 2018Not as great as I remembered from the last time I was here, but still pretty damn good, and of course it’s unique. Get the plain squares, no toppings necessary.
Soo YooMarch 30, 2023Right when you think it’s all about the square slice at the place named after gelato (spumoni), you try their delicious chicken piccata with fresh veggies in garlic oil~ and need to try more!
Tom MMarch 12, 2018Love this square. Dense crust. Somewhat sweet. Nice crunch. Upside down...cheese first, sauce on top....and some pecorino Romano cheese sprinkled over it.
Michael FrescottDecember 4, 2013Even when I dine in, I never leave without at least two pies (or a "full tray" as it's properly called) to bring home for family and friends. L&B square is the best pizza you'll ever have. Guaranteed.
Max SklarAugust 19, 2014Brooklyn's premier sicilian slice. The dough consistency is perfect! When discussing toppings, the waiter leans in and tells us in perfect Brooklyn, "ya don't wanna spoil it"
KinoAugust 22, 2014L&B was founded in 1939 by Ludovico Barbati. $2.50 per Round (regular) or delicioso Square (Sicilian) slice. Toppings for pies only. No cc min. Pistachio Spumoni is good. Yes parking. Outdoor seating.
Serious EatsMarch 20, 2013L&B's Sicilian slice reverses the standard tomato-cheese order, placing the mozzarella directly on the dough and the sweet/tart sauce on top, along with a handful of grated Pecorino.
New York PostApril 23, 2015"If you wanna have a New York pizza, you gotta go out to L&B. I only get the square Sicilian pie — I usually go plain or I go eggplant." - Mario Batali Read more
lily meyerDecember 22, 2015The cheese is under the sauce on their famous Sicilian style pizza. That lets the cheese really melt into the bread. It's perfect.
Renz PeeFebruary 2, 2020Food is delicious. I ordered potato croquettes, pasta primavera, pasta with eggplant and mushroom, and salad. I enjoyed every bit of it
Catherine RitortoApril 20, 2013I used to sit inside and eat a grape nut salad.. to die for and then i tried the square.. Yummy! Now I'm obsessed owner gave me a card it said chefs table & I hear its a great experience! Can't wait!- Mike LMay 25, 2018The square slice is fantastic, but the round is delicious as well. Make sure to save room for some spumoni!
Oliver NippletwistNovember 25, 2017The pizza is a real-deal. One of the best I’ve ever had. Authentic Brooklyn-style vibe. Get a square from Sicilian classic! A must have
Paul McnameeMay 20, 2014We had a great time. The wait was long but we started with a half pizza outside then moved over to dinner. Baked clams and chicken pram were awesome. Don't miss the Spumoni
Lisa VignaSeptember 10, 2019Try the rigatoni with sausage and broccoli rabe. You won’t be disappointed!
- Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014More like an amusement park than a restaurant, 3 conjoined eateries offer good Sicilian pizza, stupendous spumoni, and uneven southern Italian fare-go for anything featuring eggplant or ricotta. Read more
Maria SolnechnajaAugust 31, 2015Tried square pizza. Dough is really good. A lot of marinara sauce(tastes good) - won't be back. Huge line. And it's to try once.
Slice Pizza BlogNovember 11, 2010Chances are you know this already, but if you're a noob to L&B, the square slices (or pies) are a must! Finish it off with pistachio spumoni. Read more
Noah XifrJuly 24, 2013Easily the best Sicilian slice I've had in a long time. But still get the 1&1, Round regular & square Sicilian. Finish w the namesake Spumoni icees. Yum & done.
Michael JosephJune 23, 2014Pizza is good and that linguine with lobster and mix of fish plater for 30 bucks cant go wrong feeds 3 people place is still on point dont care what anyone says♡
Joshua BeckhusenAugust 13, 2014They have the best sicilian slices in New York! And their desserts (icecream and ices) are flavorful. Their signature desserts are the creamcicle and spumoni.
Doris HuMay 20, 2015The sausage & pepper roll is amazing! The spumoni is worth a try too. Also, sitting outdoors is more fun than being inside (also cheaper).
3FLOZJuly 15, 2011Family owned for 70 years! Well worth the drive or the train ride out. The sicilian squares are the way to go. Huge squares! Sit out side & order at their counter - every laid back and a perfect summe
Lesley KigetJuly 28, 2017The square pizza, with toppings or plain, is worth an hour long subway ride! The spumoni was interesting to try, but you just need to split one for a taste.
Jackie CJuly 14, 2017Everything is great here--food service, and atmosphere. I enjoyed pizza, baked ziti, and a dessert platter. It was all amazing!
Christina BarbosaMarch 26, 2015The soft dough of the crust is what makes this pizza amazing! Get the squares you wont regret it.
Candice RiveraJuly 24, 2016Possibly the best Sicilian slice and the regular slices have that coal oven taste! A great New York slice! Service is exceptional too!
You can’t get better than their square slices. Than go for the spumoni. You won’t regret it
Don't go to the fancy restaurant part. Just grab a couple of squares and enjoy the picnic tables out front. Save some room for spumonis, duh!
MichelleAugust 19, 2014Skip the slices and go for a few of their amazing squares. The parking lot for the establishment is a bit small so don't even bother and find a space on the street nearby,if you're looking for parking
Paul KardousAugust 12, 2014The pizza is great, but the Spumoni is where it's at. Go for the mixed Spumoni, or if its a really hot day Cherry Ice, then a Spumoni!- L. T.July 25, 2015Get the square pizza! The sauce is just plain perfect. Crispy thick crust. Also, the service is amazing. A really great neighborhood place.
Yes, it may be overrated but still the best!!! Some of us have 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 years of memories coming here. The pizza is very good and the ambiance is one of a kind. It's addictive. ❤❤❤❤
A Brooklyn staple, when you rate NY pizza you bypass this and DiFara's and then start, this is a whole different echelon of slice
Adam AtiaApril 7, 2016Of course, you have to go for the square, followed by some spumoni (rainbow, which is chocolate, pistachio, and creamalotta together, I think).- aAugust 5, 2016Everything is excellent, the vodka sauce with vermicelli is VERY recommended! Square pie is unusual and worth a try too.
Jack GashiFebruary 9, 2015Place is classic Brooklyn - the decor, the staff, the patrons. The pizza is amazing - sweet and saucey. Finish with a Spumoni for desert.
MarinaMay 8, 2014It's all about the middle slices in the square pie. Lots of sauce and cheese. I'd stay away from the round slice. The square is the shining star.
I don't think the square pizza quite lives up to all the hype, but that rainbow spumoni is pretty spectacular. But don't be a jabroni. Ordering it in a small paper cup is the only way to go.- Soo YooAugust 22, 2014Avoid the "round" pizza. It's all about the square Sicilian here. Must tip off with their famous tri-flavor ice cream! Do not go home without it!
Best square pizza, rice ball parmigiana on the planet! Also a meal isn't complete without spumoni or Italian ices!!
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