The 60-year-old Midwood pizzeria where the late Dom DeMarco's family still makes slow, hand-finished pies many call the city's best.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Local-life seekers
Depends
If you've only got a day
Not for
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Worth it for travellers on a budget, families with kids and couples.
What to order
The plates that decide it
The classic round pie or the square Sicilian pie — the hand-finished basil-and-oil signature; either is the move
A plain slice if a pie's just come out — reliably excellent when fresh
Expecting fast slice-shop service — this isn't that — set your watch and your expectations
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The slow, hand-finished pies — fresh-cut basil, a drizzle of oil, premium cheeses — have a cult following as some of the best pizza in New York; the family still makes them one at a time after Dom DeMarco's death in 2022.
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It's deep in Midwood, Brooklyn, well off the tourist path and a real subway trek from Manhattan.
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Pies are made one at a time, so waits can be long and slices aren't always ready — patience is required.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Pizza-pilgrims
Worth the trek if great pizza is a trip goal — this is a destination, not a convenience.
Families
Kids are welcome and it's casual, but the wait and the trip make it a commitment with little ones.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
~$5+ a slice; whole pies notably higher
Time
30 min–1 hour incl. the wait
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Off-peak afternoons to shorten the wait
Booking
Walk-in only; cash is wise
Accessibility
Small, casual counter space
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Founded by Domenico (Dom) DeMarco at 1424 Avenue J in Midwood in 1965; DeMarco died in 2022 and his widow and children continue making the pies. en.wikipedia.org ↗
In September 2024 New York City co-named the street at E 15th St and Avenue J for Dom DeMarco. brooklynpaper.com ↗
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