Giuseppina’s – Italian
Giuseppina’s transports diners to a sun-drenched kitchen in the heart of Italy, where the air is thick with the intoxicating fragrance of slow-simmered ragu and freshly torn basil. Hand-rolled pastas and golden, crusty breads take center stage, served alongside carafes of robust red wine in a rustic space that hums with the warmth of shared laughter and timeless tradition.
691 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 +1 718-499-5052 https://www.giuseppinasbrickovenpizza.com/?utm_source=gbpRating: 4.5/5 (519 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, pescatarian
Currently open
Hours
- Mo:
- 5:00 - 10:30 PM Tu: Closed We: 5:00 - 10:30 PM Th: 5:00 - 10:30 PM Fr: 5:00 - 10:30 PM Sa: 5:00 - 10:30 PM Su: 5:00 - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently rave about the cozy, romantic atmosphere at Giuseppina’s, describing the warm wood finishes and dimmed lighting as reminiscent of a rustic Tuscan lodge. Guests celebrate the exceptional thin-crust pizzas, particularly highlighting the fresh basil pie and the mushroom with crumbled sweet sausage as standout choices. Reviewers also praise the family-friendly yet intimate vibe, noting the open kitchen with its wood-burning oven as a visual treat, though visitors should be prepared for a cash-only policy (with Venmo as a backup).
Menu
- Cheese Pizza - $29: Buffalo mozzarella cheese, homemade tomato sauce, finished with freshly grated reggiano pecorino cheese. Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Everything Pizza - $41: Homemade tomato sauce, fresh buffalo and low moisture mozzarella cheese, beef pepperoni, onions, olives, shallots, bell peppers, hot peppers, portobello mushrooms, fresh garlic and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Giuseppina's Special Pizza - $52: Our "Everything" pizza with sweet or hot sausage, artichoke hearts and a dessert calzone on request. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Calzone - $17: Pizza dough stuffed with fresh ricotta, mozzarella and fresh grated Reggiano Pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nutella Calzone - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza - $29: Buffalo mozzarella cheese, homemade tomato sauce, finished with freshly grated reggiano pecorino cheese. Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- White Pizza - $26: No sauce, fresh ricotta cheese, fresh buffalo and low moisture mozzarella cheese, finished with reggiano pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Veggie Pizza - $38: Homemade sauce, fresh buffalo and low moisture mozzarella cheese, kalamata olives, onions, shallots, portobello mushrooms, bell peppers and hot peppers. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Everything Pizza - $41: Homemade tomato sauce, fresh buffalo and low moisture mozzarella cheese, beef pepperoni, onions, olives, shallots, bell peppers, hot peppers, portobello mushrooms, fresh garlic and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Giuseppina's Special Pizza - $52: Our "Everything" pizza with sweet or hot sausage, artichoke hearts and a dessert calzone on request. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Calzone - $17: Pizza dough stuffed with fresh ricotta, mozzarella and fresh grated Reggiano Pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Nutella Calzone - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Homemade Sauce - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Soda - $2
- Snapple Lemon Iced Tea - $2.5
- Manhattan Special - $2.5
- Pellegrino Sparkling Water - $5
Frequently Asked Questions about Giuseppina’s
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not list specific hours, but the restaurant maintains an active website at https://www.giuseppinasbrickovenpizza.com.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a cozy, romantic atmosphere with a 4.5/5 rating, featuring thin-crust pizzas prepared in an open wood-burning oven.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Giuseppina’s offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options, though specific dishes for these diets are not listed in the menu highlights.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Giuseppina’s offers good value with a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.5/5 rating, as diners consistently rave about exceptional pizzas.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.5/5, this moderate Italian restaurant stands out for its romantic atmosphere and exceptional thin-crust pizzas like the fresh basil pie.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Diners recommend this 4.5/5 rated restaurant for dates, highlighting its cozy, romantic atmosphere, dimmed lighting, and intimate rustic vibe.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Giuseppina’s offers 21 dietary options including vegan, gluten-free, and keto, with family-friendly seating suitable for groups with mixed needs.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners rave about the cozy, romantic atmosphere with warm wood finishes, dimmed lighting, and an intimate vibe featuring an open kitchen.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Giuseppina’s specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring hand-rolled pastas, calzones, and various pizzas including the fresh basil and mushroom sausage pies.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 4.5/5, customers love the cozy, romantic atmosphere and exceptional thin-crust pizzas, specifically the fresh basil and mushroom sausage pies.