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Pizza Plus
Master Critic Review
Pizza Plus
8.0
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Open since the late 1980s, Pizza Plus is a family-oriented Park Slope spot pairing classic pies with salads, pastas, and beer and wine. Prices stay accessible, and parents treat it as a dependable sit-down option where kids can share a big pie without stretching the budget.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma pie, Bianca pizza, BST&P shrimp pesto pie
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: A long-running, family-first pizzeria where big pies feed whole tables.
Who should go: Families and groups wanting easy kid-friendly pizza nights
When to visit: Early evenings before prime family rush and birthday crowds
What to order: Grandma pie, Bianca pizza, BST&P shrimp pesto pie
Insider tip: Ask about nightly slice combos if you’re mixing pies and salads.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on 7th Ave and side streets; generally easier before 6pm, tighter during family dinner rush.
Dress code: Casual and kid-friendly; jeans, tees, and weekend errands attire all fit in.
Noise level: Moderate-to-lively, especially during early evening family hours; conversation is still manageable at most tables.
Weekend wait: 15–30 minutes around 6–7pm when families arrive; later evenings are quieter.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait, even for larger groups.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — several pies, salads, and pasta dishes can be ordered vegetarian.
Vegan options: Limited — no dedicated vegan cheese, but vegetable pies and salads can be customized.
Gluten-free options: Yes — gluten-free crust available on select pies; cross-contact possible in a shared kitchen.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Only if you want a low-key, nostalgic neighborhood setting; it’s more functional and family-oriented than atmospheric or intimate.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — they operate largely walk-in; arriving before 6pm or after 7:30pm minimizes waits for groups.
Is it kid-friendly? Extremely — high chairs, shareable pies, and a tolerant crowd make it ideal for toddlers through pre-teens.
Best For
Better for: Large groups, families, and anyone wanting dependable classic pies at accessible prices in a sit-down setting.
Skip if: You want cutting-edge pizza, coal-oven blistering, or a quieter, date-oriented ambiance — nearby slice shops and modern pizzerias suit those needs better.