Baby Luc's – Italian
Baby Luc’s captures the spirited energy of a classic Brooklyn corner, where the scent of bubbling tomato sauce and toasted dough drifts through an inviting, light-filled space. Crispy, thin-crust squares and traditional rounds are served with a rustic elegance, celebrating the harmony of vibrant ingredients and a perfectly charred, golden finish. It is a lively neighborhood sanctuary where the simple joy of a well-crafted slice brings together a community under the warm glow of timeless Italian-American hospitality.
387, Court Street, NY, 11231 +1-718-504-8181 https://www.babylucs.comRating: 3.9/5 (576 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, atkins, south-beach, aip, carnivore, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate this neighborhood spot as a fantastic, accessible alternative to its famous sibling, Lucali, praising the vibrant outdoor seating and lively local vibe. Guests rave about the pizza, highlighting the "yummy" vodka sauce square slice, the perfectly crisp plain slices with balanced sauce, and the light, flavorful dough of the pepperoni Sicilian squares. Reviewers consistently commend the awesome service—even late at night—noting that the combination of great drinks, patio dining, and quick, friendly staff makes for a "deliciously decadent experience" without the long wait times f
Menu
Starters
- Three Cheese Rice Balls (1/2 Tray) - $60: 60 count, serves 8-10 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Three Cheese Rice Balls (Full Tray) - $120: 120 count, serves up to 20 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ricotta Proscuitto Balls (1/2 Tray) - $150: 60 count, serves 8-10 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ricotta Proscuitto Balls (Full Tray) - $300: 120 count, serves up to 20 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Salads
- Caesar Salad (1/2 Tray) - $45: Romaine, Italian Seasoned Croutons, Pecorino, House Made Caesar Dressing. Serves 8-10 people. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Caesar Salad (Full Tray) - $65: Romaine, Italian Seasoned Croutons, Pecorino, House Made Caesar Dressing. Serves up to 20 people. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- House Salad (1/2 Tray) - $45: Iceberg & Red Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olives, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Pecorino, House Made Italian Vinaigrette Dressing. Serves 8-10 people. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Salad (Full Tray) - $65: Iceberg & Red Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olives, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Pecorino, House Made Italian Vinaigrette Dressing. Serves up to 20 people. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Pasta
- Penne Vodka (1/2 Tray) - $65: Calabrian Cream Sauce. Serves 8-10 people. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Penne Vodka (Full Tray) - $120: Calabrian Cream Sauce. Serves up to 20 people. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orecchiette Rabe & Hot Italian Sausage (1/2 Tray) - $65: Serves 8-10 people.
- Orecchiette Rabe & Hot Italian Sausage (Full Tray) - $120: Serves up to 20 people.
- Spaghetti & Meatballs (1/2 Tray) - $65: Serves 8-10 people.
- Spaghetti & Meatballs (Full Tray) - $120: Serves up to 20 people.
Sandwiches or Platters
Sandwiches served on a toasted seeded bagguettine
- Chicken Parmigiana (1/2 Tray) - $90: Serves 8-10 people.
- Spicy Vodka Chicken Parm (1/2 Tray) - $90: Serves 8-10 people.
- Chicken Cutlet Caesar (1/2 Tray) - $90: Serves 8-10 people.
- Chicken Milanese (1/2 Tray) - $90: Serves 8-10 people. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Meatball Parmigiana (1/2 Tray) - $100: Serves 8-10 people.
- Meatball Milanese (1/2 Tray) - $100: Serves 8-10 people.
- Broccoli Rabe & Sausage (1/2 Tray) - $100: Serves 8-10 people. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Sausage, Peppers & Onions (1/2 Tray) - $90: Serves 8-10 people. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
Pizza
18” pies served with basil & pecorino
- Margherita - $40: Basil & pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni - $44: Basil & pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb
- Calabrian Vodka - $44: Basil & pecorino Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins
- Lemon Ricotta & Rabe - $44: Basil & pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sausage & Peppers - $44: Basil & pecorino
- Soppressata - $45: Jalapeños, hot honey, basil & pecorino
- Classic NY Round - $32: Basil & pecorino Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Classic Pepperoni Round - $38: Basil & pecorino Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb
Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Luc's
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Baby Luc's is operational, as reviewers praise its late-night service and pizza, with information available at https://www.babylucs.com.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant features a lively local vibe and vibrant outdoor seating, making it a fantastic, accessible neighborhood date destination.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a budget-friendly neighborhood spot with a lively local vibe, outdoor patio seating, and accessible Italian pizza would enjoy this restaurant.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Baby Luc's specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring crispy thin-crust pizza squares, traditional rounds, and classic dishes like penne vodka.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers express no major concerns, instead praising the crisp pizza, flavorful vodka sauce squares, excellent service, and vibrant outdoor seating.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Baby Luc's provides half and full trays for groups, with vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, and plant-based options like the House Salad.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features pizza rounds, Sicilian squares, pasta, and salads, offering 28 dietary options including keto, gluten-free, and plant-based dishes.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Rated 3.9/5, this budget-friendly ($) spot is considered a fantastic, accessible alternative known for its great service and quality slices.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- With a 3.9/5 rating, guests praise the lively local vibe, vibrant outdoor seating, and inviting, light-filled space with rustic elegance.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- thoughtBaby Luc's is a budget-friendly Italian restaurant that maintains an overall average rating of 3.9/5 for its service and food.
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- Cremini's — Italian
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- Cremini's — Italian
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- Lucali — Italian
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- Savelli — Italian
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