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Best Family Friendly Pizza Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Juliana's
Coal-oven pies from Patsy Grimaldi at his original bridge-side address.

Notable Picks

$$$ DUMBO
At the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, Juliana's serves coal-fired pies that draw both tourists and neighborhood families for thin, blistered crusts and classic toppings. The room is loud, efficient, and kid-tolerant, with big pies built for sharing before or after a waterfront stroll.
Must-Try Dishes: Margherita pizza, White pie with mozzarella and garlic, Pepperoni and sausage Special No. 1
What makes it special: Coal-oven pies from Patsy Grimaldi at his original bridge-side address.
$$ Brooklyn Heights
Just off the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Dellarocco's focuses on wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies in a calm room that works well for families who want a sit-down dinner without waterfront chaos. Parents gravitate toward buffalo mozzarella and truffle-topped pizzas while kids split simpler margheritas and lemonades.
Must-Try Dishes: Gluten-free Margherita Pizza, Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pizza on GF crust, Quattro Formaggi Pizza on GF crust
What makes it special: Serious Neapolitan pizza with one of the neighborhood’s most reliable gluten-free crusts.
$$$ DUMBO
Under the bridge with big windows facing the East River, Ignazio's offers round and Sicilian pies plus pastas in a space that fits stroller families, sightseeing groups, and kids who want a plain slice. It’s less hyped than its neighbors but delivers solid, shareable pizza with postcard views.
Must-Try Dishes: Siciliana pizza, Shrimp pizza with bacon and roasted peppers, Tex Mex specialty pizza
What makes it special: Brick-oven pies with creative toppings a short stroll from the bridge.

Worthy Picks

$ DUMBO
Front Street Pizza is a DUMBO slice shop where families drop in for quick round and Sicilian slices before playground time or ferry rides. The counter-service setup, plenty of indoor seating, and flexible menu make it an easy, budget-friendly fallback when everyone wants something slightly different.
Must-Try Dishes: Round cheese slice, Buffalo chicken slice, Veggie pizza slice
What makes it special: Classic slice counter with a deep slice lineup and deli extras.