Carmine’s Pizzeria
“But Carmine's is outstanding — like others say, get the specialty pizza – the Philly Cheesesteak slice in particular is heavenly.”
“Not only is Carmine's an amazing pizza joint, they also host awesome charity fundraising events like "Evenings With Baseball Legends."”
“My personal favorite is the Lasagna Pizza which has ground beef and ricotta.”
Carmine’s Pizzeria
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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It's places like this that make me miss NYC (or specifically Brooklyn) Pizza. Having moved an hour upstate 2 years ago, I can't just walk around the corner and grab a good slice anymore. Came here on a Friday night while visiting the sister in law and instantly felt saddened that this type of place does not exist by me.
On one side you have your basic walk-up counter and sit down pizzeria, and on the other a big open sports bar with tables and waiter/waitress service. A plethora of local sports team items on the walls and plenty of TV's so nobody has to fight over whether or to watch the Mets or Yankees play. The pies on the menu here were more specialty based, but you can get something that's available on the other side as well. I can't remember the name of the pie (named after a retired athlete for sure) that I went with, but it was a nice hot sopressata with hot peppers. Nice and spicy pie with some good flavor. My wife and her sister in law had a less spicy more basic pie but absolutely loved it as well
According to her boyfriend, this is a great place to watch a game and was packed house during Rangers playoff hockey games. If you live in the area, it's a can't miss and something I absolutely recommend. My sister in law and her boyfriends are moving to Austin Texas (work purposes) but that doesn't mean I won't return here on my own or with other friends in Brooklyn in the future.
Solid pizza. The crust is a little too thick and not crispy enough. But they do use fresh mushrooms which is always nice to see.
Their fried zucchini is sliced sort of oddly, almost like long potato chips. It means some bites are almost all batter, I think the traditional stick form is the way to go. Their marinara sauce is also really, really sweet. I wouldn't mind seeing that dialed back a bit.
Why order domino's pizza, Pizza hut of order pizzeria chain when you live in the authentic little italy of brooklyn? I used to go all away to bushwick for a cheap and good pizzeria when I discover Carmine. There is 2 thinks that I like at this place and that s totally enough to put a 5 stars. I will be quick:
1- the food. Fresh, original and good 2-the atmosphere. A local pizzeria with a mix of senors from the hood and a young hippie crowd.
Go to place for pizza by the slice in East Williamsburg.
Just how I like it, thin and crispy crust, hot and great classic pizza. Cheese, pepperoni, mushroom, sausage all super! They also have speciality pizza which is delicious.
Not much ambience eating in here but always hustle & bustle atmosphere. Really great tasting pizza though which is what really counts!
Prices are so inexpensive and great portions for the $$.
Good service and friendly staff.
Came here on a Sunday at 715 and was quickly informed we were still in "happy hour". Just like that I had a feeling we were on the way to a five star review. This place is half Italian homey charm restaurant and half NY neon light sports bar.
HH got us a pitcher of Brooklyn lager for $15.
Ordered the Vince Lombardi pizza which swept me off my feet; love at first bite. Spicy sausage, mozzarella, sauce, but the greatest surprise of all was the amazing thin crust! So crispy from that brick oven that all the soggiest toppings in the world couldn't cause even a slight droop. You can pick this stuff up with one hand and be amazed as your crust defies the laws of physics. This thing is like the Atlas the Titan; nothing bringing it down. I also got Carmine's favorite hero which had grilled hot peppers, thin chicken cutlet and mozzarella. This thing came out piping hot. Definitely worth burning my face on. Of course the semolina loaf it was on was fresh and oven crisped (I always feel that bread is overlooked, but not here).
Come to this unassuming spot and you'll quickly realize why pizza in New York is a thing.
Much like Danny's a few blocks to the south, Carmine's is a slice shop that has sprouted a full service restaurant off to one side. Unlike Danny's, the slices here are actually worth eating.
It's crowded on the Saturday afternoon when I come, grabbing a couple slices of the vodka pizza while waiting for a matte to placed in a photo frame around the corner. There are children with parents, a few people carbing up after a night out, and even what appears to be an entire rock band, all waiting for slices.
There's a strict separation between the restaurant/sports bar and the slice joint. Only waiters are allowed to cut between the spaces.
I didn't test out a plain slice, but the square vodka slices had the perfect amount of kick to go with the extra dough of the Silican-style pie. They were filling and nicely cooked. A good alternative when I'm in this area.
Stopped in for a beer. The bar music was horrendous! Cheesy 80s Rock at happy hour?!
The pizzeria side made up, somewhat, for that train wreck. The garlic knot was slightly dry but had a good garlicky, oily, crust. The variety of pizza by the slice is fantastic- vegetables, meats, deep dish, you name. Grab and slice and avoid the bar.
Love love love Carmine's pizza. I've been eating here since I was a little girl. I remember when this used to be called Ray's.
I moved out of this area but my mom still lives here so when I went to see her I stopped in. The pizza was just as good as I remembered. I was hoping to see Carmine while there because I haven't seen him is years. While pregnant with my son I ate Carmine's almost everyday lol I guess that's why my son loves pizza.
Although the restaurant it self looks much different than I remember the pizza was still the same.