Best Comfort Food Classics Pizza Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dellarocco's Brick Oven Pizza
Serious Neapolitan pizza with one of the neighborhood’s most reliable gluten-free crusts.
Notable Picks
In Brooklyn Heights, Dellarocco's specializes in Neapolitan-style pies with a well-regarded gluten-free crust baked in a wood-fired oven. Locals lean on it for classic margheritas and white pies that feel like proper restaurant pizza rather than an afterthought for gluten-free diners.
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.
8.3
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Table 87 bills itself as the "Home of the Coal Oven Slice," pairing coal-fired pies and by-the-slice options with a full menu of Italian plates and cocktails. The Brooklyn Heights location doubles as a neighborhood hangout where you can grab a quick slice at the counter or settle into the back dining room for a longer meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita coal-oven slice, Prosciutto and arugula pizza, Square veggie pie
What makes it special: Coal-oven slices, a full Italian menu, and cocktails under one roof.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
Fascati Pizza is a longtime Brooklyn Heights counter spot where locals grab foldable Napolitana slices and pan pies before heading home or back to the promenade. The room is basic and narrow, but the focus is on consistent slices with light char and a slightly sweet sauce. It’s a late-evening neighborhood standby when you want classic Heights pizza without fanfare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Napolitana slice, Sicilian square slice, Mini pan pie with extra cheese
What makes it special: Old-school Brooklyn Heights counter serving thin, foldable slices until late evening.