Decades – American
Decades transports diners into a vibrant, neon-lit sanctuary where the nostalgic charm of a classic American diner meets the high-energy pulse of a modern social hub. The kitchen breathes new life into timeless comfort food, serving up sizzling, hand-pressed burgers and golden fries alongside thick, velvety milkshakes that taste like a sweet trip down memory lane. It is a place where every meal feels like a celebration of the past, inviting guests to linger in plush booths while the air hums with a playful, multi-generational energy.
690 Woodward Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385 +1-347-763-0018 http://decades.pizza/Rating: 4.6/5 (245 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a top contender for the best pizza in Queens, diners rave about the incredible crust and unique toppings, with the potato pizza and "VCR" pie earning specific praise. Beyond the pies, guests highlight the standout Caesar salad, tasty arancini, and an impressive wine and cocktail list. The atmosphere is consistently described as inviting and perfect for date nights or relaxed evenings with friends, bolstered by staff who are genuinely warm and attentive. While some non-pizza entrees received mixed feedback on value, the overall experience is hailed as a perfect neighborhood gem.
Menu
Plates
- ARANCINI - $14: hazelnut pesto, calabrian chili, pecorino
- PARMIGIANO BREADSTICKS - $12: garlic butter (add anchovy +3) Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- CAESAR - $16: gems, chicories, parmigiano reggiano, anchovy dressing (add chicken cutlet +7)
- DECADES CHOPPED - $16: gems, chicories, house dressing, pepperoni, olives, radish, red onion, pickled peppers, pecorino (add chicken cutlet +7)
- MEATBALLS - $15: pork and veal meatballs, house marinara, parmigiano
- CHICKEN PARM - $23: breaded chicken cutlet, house marinara, mozzarella, basil, parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
Specialty Pizzas
10" / 16"
- THE LOAD UP (10") - $28: tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, green pepper, olive, onion, parmigiano
- THE LOAD UP (16") - $40: tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, green pepper, olive, onion, parmigiano
- THE VCR (10") - $23: vodka sauce, basil, ricotta, pepperoni, parmigiano
- THE VCR (16") - $35: vodka sauce, basil, ricotta, pepperoni, parmigiano
- PALMETTO (10") - $23: tomato, mozzarella, sausage, red onion, pickled long hots
- PALMETTO (16") - $35: tomato, mozzarella, sausage, red onion, pickled long hots
- MUSHROOM PIE (10") - $21: blue oyster mushrooms, garlic, cream, mozzarella, parmigiano Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- MUSHROOM PIE (16") - $33: blue oyster mushrooms, garlic, cream, mozzarella, parmigiano Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- HOT POTATO (10") - $23: provolone, n’duja sausage, potato, scallion, pecorino
- HOT POTATO (16") - $35: provolone, n’duja sausage, potato, scallion, pecorino
- GOLDEN GREEN (10") - $21: ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, olive, spigarello, parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- GOLDEN GREEN (16") - $33: ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, olive, spigarello, parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- XL CALZONE - $27: ricotta, mozzarella, n'duja sausage, pickled long hot peppers, side of marinara (one size) Dietary tags: High-Protein
House Pizzas
10" / 16"
- BIG CHEESE (10") - $17: tomato, mozzarella, fontina, parmigiano, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- BIG CHEESE (16") - $28: tomato, mozzarella, fontina, parmigiano, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- THE REGULAR (10") - $15: tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmigiano, olive oil (sub vegan numu cheese +$3) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- THE REGULAR (16") - $26: tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmigiano, olive oil (sub vegan numu cheese +$3) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- THE TOMATO (10") - $14: tomato, oregano, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- THE TOMATO (16") - $25: tomato, oregano, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
Toppings & Sides
- VEG TOPPINGS (10") - $2: mushroom, olive, red onion, green pepper, jalapeño, pickled peppers, basil, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- VEG TOPPINGS (16") - $3: mushroom, olive, red onion, green pepper, jalapeño, pickled peppers, basil, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- MEAT TOPPINGS (10") - $3: pepperoni, sausage, anchovy
- MEAT TOPPINGS (16") - $5: pepperoni, sausage, anchovy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb
- SIDE RANCH - $4
- SIDE MARINARA - $3
Desserts
- PECAN SUGAR COOKIE - $4: candied pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- GF CHOCOLATE BROWNIE - $8: whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- GF PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE - $12: graham cracker crust, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Aperitifs
- ROJO & TONIC - $14: tximista rojo vermouth, fever-tree tonic, olive, orange slice, little pickle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- BIANCO & TONIC - $14: meigamma vermut bianco, fever-tree tonic, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- COCCHI AMERICANO & SODA - $14: cocchi americano aperitif, club soda, lemon peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- CARDAMARO SPRITZ - $14: cardamaro vino amaro, sparkling wine, club soda, lemon wheel
Cocktails
- STARTING POINT - $16: tequila blanco, amermelade aperitivo, lime, thyme sprig Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- WEIGHT OF THE PLANETS - $16: mezcal, sirene vino amaro "amarulivo", dolin blanc vermouth, grapefruit peel & olive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- SWEATER WEATHER - $16: scotch, apple cider, lime, honey, allspice dram, angostura bitters, nutmeg
- PINK MOON SOUR - $16: miele amaretto, contratto bitter, lemon, marshmallow creme Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- EBB & FLOW - $16: fundy gin, alloro bay laurel liqueur, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- PERFECT MANHATTAN - $16: old overholt rye, dolin dry vermouth, cocchi storico vermouth di torino, angostura bitters, grapefruit peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- 50/50 - $16: gin, tximista blanco vermouth, olive & lemon twist, on the rocks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- BILLY GOAT - $16: contratto fernet, bourbon, lime, ginger beer
- COLD BREW MARTINI - $16: vodka, songbird coffee liqueur, superlost cold brew, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- IN CONCLUSION - $16: mezcal, genepy, lime, luxardo maraschino Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
- ST. AGRESTIS - $12: phony negroni Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beer
Draft Beers (16oz Pints / Pitchers) & Cans/Bottles
- COORS LIGHT (Pint) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- COORS LIGHT (Pitcher) - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- WILD EAST (Pint) - $9: l'ultima moda pilsner Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- WILD EAST (Pitcher) - $27: l'ultima moda pilsner Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- SINGLECUT (Pint) - $9: 18 watt ipa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- SINGLECUT (Pitcher) - $27: 18 watt ipa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- THREES BREWING (Pint) - $9: gowanus gold rice lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- THREES BREWING (Pitcher) - $27: gowanus gold rice lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- GUINNESS - $9: stout
- HIGHLIFE - $5: Can/Bottle
- MODELO - $6: Can/Bottle
- BROOKLYN CIDER "BONE DRY" - $8: Can/Bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- GHOSTFISH - $8: kick step ipa (Gluten Free) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- TALEA - $8: spritzy mango and tangerine sour (Non-Alcoholic) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- UNTITLED ARTS (Juicy IPA) - $8: juicy ipa (Non-Alcoholic) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- UNTITLED ARTS (Pils) - $8: italian style pils (Non-Alcoholic) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- GUINNESS 0 DRAUGHT - $9: stout (Non-Alcoholic) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Softer Drinks
- GINGER LIMEADE - $7: ginger beer, lime, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- MAINE ROOT "ROOT BEER" - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- MAINE ROOT "GINGER BREW" - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- LEMONADE - $5
- COKE / DIET COKE / GINGER ALE - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Decades
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Decades has earned an overall average rating of 4.6/5 based on positive customer reviews and high-quality dining experiences.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Decades specializes in American cuisine with a primary focus on pizza, arancini, Caesar salad, and Italian-American dishes like chicken parm.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Approximately 20% of the menu items, specifically the Decades Chopped and Caesar salad, are suitable for keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Decades accommodates mixed diets with keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian options like the Decades Chopped, Caesar salad, and Parmigiano Breadsticks.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners rave about the incredible pizza crust, VCR pie, potato pizza, Caesar salad, cocktails, inviting atmosphere, and warm, attentive staff.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This vibrant, neon-lit American diner and social hub offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for date nights or relaxed evenings.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Decades is located in Queens, and the restaurant's official website is listed as http://decades.pizza/.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Decades is celebrated as a top contender for the best pizza in Queens, boasting a 4.6/5 rating and moderate pricing.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- The restaurant offers casual dining with a moderate ($$) price level, providing an inviting atmosphere for date nights and relaxed evenings.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Decades has a website at http://decades.pizza/, but the provided information does not specify if online ordering is available.
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