Espresso Pizzeria — Restaurant in New York

If you've ever wondered what a true bare bones Brooklyn pizza joint looked like, Espresso Pizzeria is the place (Formerly Gabriella Pizza on 92nd and Fort Hamilton parkway). This guy has been making pizza for over 30 years and has kept up with the franchises that have made their way into the neighborhood. I grew up on this pizza and it's the only place we ever ordered from. There is no website, no Twitter, and no Facebook filler stuff here because he doesn't focus on marketing or social media because evidently the pizza speaks for itself. You're not getting grandma slices and buffalo chicken pizza at a place like this. Espresso solely focuses on serving NY style pizza that is true and traditional from its crust...

One of Bay Ridge's best pizzerias. A prime example of the old axiom that an eatery which keeps a shorter menu does all of its offerings well, as opposed to having a long menu with just average results. Dont expect a long list of exotic specialty pizzas, just the basics. And dont expect fancy decor. This is a classic Brooklyn pizzeria...simple, clean...not fancy. The owner, Tony, is a neighborhood treasure, he's always friendly and willing to shoot the breeze, if ur a regular he knows u by name, what u do for work, and what's going on in ur life. Ask to see his historic Bay Ridge street map, which shows the original street names before the boring number system...

So many NYers have their favorite places to get a slice. Few take the time, attention to the details, and insistence on high-end ingredients to ensure a perfect slice time after time. Tony is one such artisan of pizza. Never compromising on the closely guarded secret ingredients he uses (including blends of high-end cheeses) to craft bite after delicious bite of this NY staple. A well kept secret, even within BayRidge, the locals who know, KNOW. Artistry, integrity, and a sense of investment with each pie he creates. Expresso beats many of the more "famous" or "best" pizza slices...