L&B Spumoni Gardens

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#20 of 6,706 Restaurants in Brooklyn₱₱ - ₱₱₱, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian friendly

+1 718-449-1230+ Add website

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11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Mon

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tue

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wed

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thu

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Fri

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sat

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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4.5

839 reviews

#20 of 6,706 Restaurants in Brooklyn

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PRICE RANGE

₱1,229.00 – ₱1,756.00

CUISINES

Italian, Pizza, Sicilian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

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2725 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223-3507

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+1 718-449-1230

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Salads

Add Grilled Chicken Over Any Salad Add $6.95

House Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Raddichio, Olives, Tomatoes, Radishes & Red Onion

$8.95

Boston Bibb Salad

Boston Bib Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Black Olives, Nuts & Fruits with Feta Cheese

$11.95

Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, tossed in our Homemade Caesar Dressing

$8.95

Arrugula Salad

Arrugula, Red Onion, Olives & Tomatoes

$8.95

Pear Salad

Micro Greens, Red Onion, Black Olives, Pignoli Nuts (Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta Salata, Provolone)

$11.95

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil

$11.95

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PRICE RANGE

₱1,229.00 – ₱1,756.00

CUISINES

Italian, Pizza, Sicilian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Drive Thru

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4.5

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stephenjo128

Hollywood278 contributions

Excellent Pizza and Great Family Spot

Mar 2020 • solo

As I was walking down 10th and about to make the turn onto 86th I could smell the amazing aroma of the pizza. This isn’t your typical New York Style Pizza, that is a large triangle folded in half. The slices are square and have the sauce on top. Don’t let this deter you! The only downside is the slice is cheese only, no additional toppings. As you bite into the slice it is initially soft then ends with excellent crunch the from the golden crust. I was told the sauce is cooked over a long period of time and made fresh daily. The sauce also had Parmesan Cheese mixed in for that extra flavor and saves your from having to add it later. The slices are very economical at $3 a slice and soft drinks are $1.5. If it’s a nice day, it’s great to sit outside with the abundance of seating available. They also had ice cream which was mediocre. I’d recommend skipping it and get another slice. If you do get the ice cream, they have a mixed flavor with chocolate, vanilla and pistachio. The pistachio was the best of the three. Cups are under $4. The large is great for sharing. They offer take out and use delivery apps as well

Written April 1, 2020

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Curious265314

New York City835 contributions

Best Sicilian Pizza You'll Ever Have

Oct 2020 • none

I never thought a simple cheese Sicilian could make me so happy. There hasn't been a single person I've brought here that hasn't craved a slice after, even the meat-eaters love a good cheese slice from here. My bestfriend and I would come and order a full tray. We can only handle two slices each but we know we have to take the rest home for another day. We put them in freezer bags and warm them up whenever we want a slice. STILL AMAZING!!!

Written October 14, 2020

The Wolf of Boca

109 contributions

I am very particular about

May 2020 • none

I am very particular about my pizza, and when you find a joint that does it right you give them props, this place is literally the best pizza in the 5 boroughs. If you are in Brooklyn drive on over to them, if you are in the city get a ride to them, it is totally worth it. If you know pizza and you have heard of victory pig, then you should know L&B as well. Trust me on this.

Written May 18, 2020

Toddo

2 contributions

SIX SLICE MINIMUM

Apr 2020 • none

This rat place is having a six slice minimum for all customers at the window, not one slice or 2, you have to spend $15.00 on 6 slices. It shows their lack of character as being greedy and taking advantage of people during this difficult time. Thats ok, because of this ridiculous rule that some jerk made up, you'll def lose business. Ill never support them again.

Written April 6, 2020

LoJo466

Bayville396 contributions

A trip down memory lane but...

Jan 2020 • family

It wasn’t as good as i remember. It’s been a while but gees guys what happened. Found a couple of things in our food that definitely shouldn’t have been there and could have been dangerous to swallow if not caught. Our server had to ask the kitchen about it and where it came from but we didn’t need an explanation. We figured it out way before he came back and that’s when we knew this place wasn’t like it used to be. We became very selective after that point on what we ordered and a little leery to continue our meal. But we did cuz it was a special trip. The portions were smaller and the price higher. It lost that sparkle for me it once had. Yes they took care of us due to our findings in our food but it should have never happened to start. The finish was a sweet one, and thank you but again another finding in the food that shouldn’t have been there. Past memories I will always have but this visit I will let go. We will not be back for awhile. Not even for the cold slice that was served to us first.

Written January 11, 2020

Charlie V

West Chester268 contributions

Outstanding Italian Establishment

Jul 2021 • friends

My friend and I visited this establishment on 7/2/21. It was my first time here and I was in for a real treat. We welcomed by our server John who was amazing! We started off with our drinks, bread , and our starters, I had a glass of Chianti which was a great glass, we both had the fried calamari, prepared to perfection, we had the casear salad which tasted a little bitter to out palates, then each of us got a slice of the famous sicilian pie, which was absolutely out of this world delicious. Then our entrees came, my buddy had the rigatoni bolognese and I had the spaghetti carbonara, which was prepared differently, we both enjoyed our dishes. I was told to end my evening with a cup of their spumoni, which was creamy deliciousness, I have a little critique about the spumoni, I have had spumoni which consists of chocolate, vanilla, cherry, and pistachio ice creams together. Other than that everything was spectacular! Definitely check out L & B Spumoni Gardens, It's Highly Recommended! Tell em Charlie sent ya!

Written July 5, 2021

Andy C

237 contributions

Sicilian Pizza and Spumoni

Oct 2021 • solo

Best pizza anywhere. The sheet of Sicilian pizza is amazing…sauce on top of the cheese, the way it should be. The rice balls are perfection and the spumoni is quite possibly the best thing you’ll taste in your life. Great neighborhood crowd and the waitstaff obviously enjoy working there. No trip to NY is complete without a trip to L&B. Without a doubt, my #1 NY restaurant. Parking is sometimes tight but with a little patience a spot usually opens up in the small parking area. Easy access from subway lines make it just as easy to take the subway and walk a few blocks. Take the N (yellow line) subway to 86th Street and it’s a 5 minute walk from there. It’s approx. 45 minutes from Herald Square/Midtown area.

Written October 4, 2021

Nivianne12

Lubbock75 contributions

Yummy Sicilian Pizza

Jan 2020 • none

We had our pizza to go on the way to the airport (unfortunately, we had too many restaurants on our list and not enough time to hit them all this trip). It was delicious. As a person who's not normally a fan of deep dish, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the Sicilian pizza. Definitely recommend.

Written January 23, 2020

FLBFive

Staten Island899 contributions

A sense of normalcy during the pandemic

Apr 2020 • none

It's been over 6 years since I've reviewed them. It is the same except for the fact we can't sit down an enjoy the time with the family at the tables. My family enjoyed eating it at home, (drove from Staten Island to pick up) reminding us of great times with the family here in the past, and look forward to revisiting again, sooner than later. And can't leave here without their spumoni as well. Not everyone may love their pizza, but our entire family does. They must be doing something right as the owners are fourth generation. Making spumoni since 1939 and pizza since the 1950's! Can't wait to return with grandchildren to create next generation of memories. Thank-you L&B for being a constant in our lives!

Written April 23, 2020

em_kay_sea

New York City103 contributions

Off The Beaten Path...

Sep 2020 • none

This place isn't easy to get to, and in my opinion, you can find better pizza in more easily accessible areas of New York City. Personally, I feel if you're going to go off the beaten path for pizza, Di Fara is the superior choice. Having said that, this pizza has a solid crust, nice crisp with a little char on the bottom. It’s fluffy and not overly doughy like other Sicilian style slices, but could use a little more flavor overall.

Written September 26, 2020

SuzyQu15

Brooklyn1609 contributions

Signature square slice!

Oct 2020 • none

L&B is known for their square Sicilian style pizza, unusual in that they place the ample amount of mozzarella cheese under the sauce, rather than on top. It is delicious. They also feature homemade ices, their specialty being spumoni, a combination of chocolate, pistachio and almond. They have always had lots of outdoor seating and also have a full Italian restaurant on the premises with excellent food. A Brooklyn landmark!

Written October 20, 2020

Jan_from_Atlanta

Atlanta1270 contributions

Sicilian pizza just o.k. but loved the spumoni

Mar 2023 • couples

The restaurant has a nice open vibe with in and out seating. Wasn't crazy about the Sicilian pizza but likely purely a personal style preference. You get the spumoni separately at a little outside window and it was really delicious.

Written March 17, 2023

Lori M

California2032 contributions

flavorful with great texture

Jun 2021 • none

loved this pizza! had the "grandma" style, Sicilian with the cheese under the sauce. the texture of the crust was a bit chewy, which I loved! the sauce was also a bit sweet but I loved that too! the cheese was not the star of the show, you could barely tell it was there but that's because it was all balanced so well. I could have stood more cheese but it was really perfect the way it was. I loved this pizza! people like to mention di Fara's whenever talking about Brooklyn pizza so I will say I love their pizza too but it is completely different from Spumoni Gardens. I love them both!!! try this place for a classic experience - it's super good.

Written June 7, 2021

SHFT54

Miami1217 contributions

Get both styles of Pizza!

Sep 2021 • none

The line is long but moves fast, read the signs to make sure your in the right one for slices or whole pies. Be ready to order! Staff and people behind you are ready to go at this high volume, fast paced establishment. On to the pizza, two choices here the square Sicilian style, or typical New York style. We chose......BOTH. Why wouldn't you. The Typical New York slice was good. Perfect ratio of sauce to cheese to dough. Crunchy, delicious crust the likes of which we cannot find in my native Miami. The Sicilian was great, a much different take on pizza and the house specialty. Usually I'm all about the cheese, in this pizza it's used sparingly and placed on the thick dough, then topped with sauce. It's a thick and hearty pizza dominated mostly by the dough. But the buttery crust is phenomenal. We also had the rainbow Spumoni, an ice cream like dessert consisting of pistachio, chocolate and vanilla. This dessert is less creamy and more on the icy side which distinguishes itself from typical ice cream. The service was fast and efficient, not much time to chit chat at the take out window. The bathrooms were my only true complaint, if tried to hold it if I were there again.

Written May 21, 2022

Pleasure traveler

26 contributions

Delicious Silician Pizza!

Jul 2023 • friends

Our first time at Spumoni Gardens. Best Sicilian pizza I have ever had! I enjoyed the cheese on top of the dough and then the sauce on top of the cheese. Excellent flavor sauce. Outstanding dough and cheese. Spumoni was delicious. One small is enough for two people. Definitely will come back!