Barstool Pizza Review - Lucali (Brooklyn, NY)

Lucali in Brooklyn had all the hype in the world leading into this review, and it lived up to it in every single way.
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[@aftrthejake6843]

When he rates a pizza in the 9's, there should be a mandatory Frankie review also. #makeithappen #alrightfrankie

[@AudiS8]

Give this girl a medal

[@Liecham]

This girl named Jake

[@aftrthejake6843]

Sorry guys. I have my wife as my profile picture. She's annoying.

[@nickrayf]

frankie eating dave's scraps at di fara is classic lol.

[@kalebgraden562]

Jake Cole this is the most logical thing I’ve read in weeks

[@MarkSkids]

The basil is on the side so you can put it on yourself when you are ready, as to avoid wilting and discoloration of the herb.

[@aidanwhite8670]

You think you're better than me?

[@MarkSkids]

@@aidanwhite8670 My favourite song of recent memory is I can't feel my face by The Weeknd.

[@caesarfiorini]

MY HAIRY HERB IS WILTED AND DISCOLORED ............

[@Blurskater]

That pizzas a 9.5 with the basil- guarantee

[@APAL880]

ew.

[@shmoo1000]

One meatball bulldog with no neck, everyone knows barstool

[@mikehawk8276]

Chowder neck

[@truenorth5975]

Send out the muscle for a bit of intimidation... That owner, knew what she was doing.

[@SaleenE34]

Janoy Cresva that got stung by bees... everyone knows the rulez

[@darkisss9621]

@@truenorth5975 she's not the owner. She's the door girl.

[@goldstandard818]

that guy smells like shit because he forgot to wipe his ass

[@alexschechter9705]

Most casual 9.3 pizza score in the history of pizza scores

[@Heyitzj0sh]

9.3 and he didn't even know the basil was for eating lmao

[@xKlose_]

Lmaoo cause the owner was in the Italian mob man worked in “construction “

[@619kane]

HE GOT PAID

[@joem13yearsago73]

No. Di fara was a hell of alot more casual

[@UndefinedBailiwick]

​@@Heyitzj0sh I'm pretty sure it's intended to be a garnish / fragrance enhancer. You can eat the basil, but depending on the cultivar, your palate could end up all fucked up. There's only a few herbs I will eat raw and basil isn't one of them.

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

One of the best first bite crisps I have heard. The crust looks legendary.

[@thomdejong462]

I can tell you that it is a great pie. Hour wait but worth it. There is a nice store around the corner for booze and beverages.

[@Wufnu]

Seriously, middle of the pie and it crunches like a goddamned potato chip?! Daaaaamn.

[@StevenPGonzalez626]

That's what I said

[@andrewpullen7956]

@@thomdejong462 Also serves some plantains that are absolutely delicious.

[@IEdjumacate]

It’s fantastic. Best pizza in the world IMO. There’s a Mexican spot down the street to get drinks & a snack while you wait. Used to go once a month from Jersey, haven’t been in years since I moved away & I miss it.

[@omieg89]

I can’t imagine how much fresh basil this place is giving away and people are most likely throwing it away. That is high crime.

[@christophebrou1178]

Same!

[@josephmountford2292]

They aren’t giving it away ffs

[@20yearsago88]

Yep meanwhile I can rarely find the stuff at my local markets when I attempt to make decent Italian meals at home 🤣

[@olivertruswell]

If you learn to grow it yourself and become good at it, it's like growing a weed. Thing grows like crazy.

[@juicyrojo]

The pizza is probably more expensive to make up for the basil

[@DonutOperator]

Let Frankie do a review!!

[@noahcarpenter3228]

Donut your the best KZbinr you should dress up and infiltrate chaz lol

[@peteroy5397]

Yeah frankie do it with ur sisily squares

[@fedor440]

Donut and Prez would be an epic review combo.

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Let urmom do a review!

[@eskra24]

I freaking love you donut 🍩 lol can’t believe you watch the same videos as me

[@Sol1dfox]

3:40 that’s the meat guy from Eater in the background, except he doesn’t have his buddy with him.

[@abhijittripathy7115]

nice observation :)

[@meowishome9464]

I scrolled past the comments to see if someone else noticed that!!! Good eyes sir

[@michaelritchie7699]

That’s what I thought too!

[@tmccormick892]

I was about to say. He's visible right at the beginning too

[@jrbranum]

Brent from the Meat Show! I noticed him too!

[@bfg3890]

1:50 The basil is not decoration. Its put on the side so it won't wilt on the pizza while you transport it. You are meant to put it on when you eat it.

[@APAL880]

ew, who would want to do that?

[@crist3809]

@@APAL880 italians

[@camtron]

@@APAL880 People that like basil?

[@619kane]

MAYBE ALSO TO NOT BURN THE FUCKING TOP OF YOUR MOUTH

[@thomasrainbow]

@@camtron People don't like basil?

[@xXkyleownedXx]

calling a guy a meatball to his face i love it lmao

[@liltreefort2804]

that dude looked just like a meatball tho

[@xdeditzyt2826]

Fr tho 😂

[@paskowitz]

I just went there yesterday, and can confirm that it is indeed a monster score level pie. A 9.3 is totally justified. I would go 9.5. It's the style I like, and it's one of the best of that style I've ever had.

[@jaredsipes6205]

9.5 is a rookie rounded score. Everyone knows the rules.

[@twilite295]

How long was the wait?

[@paskowitz]

@@twilite295 It depends. I would get there no later than 4pm Mon-Thr and 3:30pm Fri-Sun, especially if you want to eat inside (other options are take out or the outside tables when the weather is fair). However, you don't need to wait in line until they open. They walk the line and take reservations around 4pm. You can then leave and return.

[@quinnluong114]

I waited 2.5 hours too. Best pizza I ever had

[@giancarlocorlazzoli5527]

When you see the eye brows raise after the first bite lol

[@SloMo217]

Giancarlo Corlazzoli Yep.

[@cusor11]

Yuuuup.

[@lugaretzia]

And the side to side shake of the head

[@craigsimmons5949]

When the eye brows raise after he touches it 😎

[@KnightofAntiquity]

Literally one of the best pizzas in the world. And yes, I had a hemmorage when he refused to put the basil on the pizza!!!

[@betaomega04]

All of his reviews are of plain cheese pizza...

[@TacoStacks]

9's are legit.

[@mme152]

Taco Stacks stfu u only got a lot of likes cus of ur subs

[@AlecMS]

@@mme152 why you hate tho

[@mme152]

@@AlecMS because Yes

[@FactsforEverydayLife]

Yeah no shit taco

[@frangelelink]

Dude you eat the basil with the pizza like italians do. ignorance for a reviewer is a no no.

[@Riveraeon]

I am a Pizzaiolo of Trevors in Phoenix AZ. Dave graced it with an 8.3, and upon viewing the video I immediately applied and got hired. Lucali is what inspired my love of the craft and while I have yet to go there, one day I will, and give Iacano my thanks.

[@aaronreicher5596]

One meatball bulldog everybody knows the rules.

[@dizzle6709]

9.3 should be talked about for the next year. 7 gold medals type score. I always liked how he adheres to the principles of standard deviation for when creating a score.

[@pertti.k2937]

That first crunch of the first bite got me stoked.

[@jayminpatel2932]

That crunch with every bite sounds so divine.

[@gainousto]

“Kinda looks like a meatball that guy a meatball bulldog” is the most epic funny thing Dave has ever said !

[@BunglesBreh]

Seen videos and reviews of this place for a long time now. If i was going to eat pizza in NYC this is where i would go.

[@ironsinthefiremn5870]

1 bite everybody knows the rules...CHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMP

[@tollboothm3617]

🤣😂🤣

[@bbaker2474]

I have been waiting for this review!.... I watched the doc on this guy last year...which is how I got to the pizza reviews to begin with!

[@theendorsement]

I agree with some others....Frankie NEEDED to try this since the score was so high....

[@nihardinesh2806]

I’ve been to lucali. It’s so good. Just get the large pie with no extra toppings. It’s super light and I ate the whole pizza and wasn’t even full.

[@GOD999MODE]

I believe it. Want to go there next time I travel to NYC.

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

DiFara is better.

[@jaredc422]

Is that a good thing

[@daniellecyr6169]

@@user-or6yn8pm3c He just passed today.

[@liltreefort2804]

@@jaredc422 compared to some places yes where one slice is so greasy and loaded with cheap cheese and badly made dough will fill you up for the whole day... then make you shit your pants the next lol

[@miguelguerrero3394]

The moment he opened the box I knew it would be top 3 ever. Damn that pie looks sexy af

[@diamonbacks47]

I was really happy to see this reviewed. Blown away by the score.

[@defchef9486]

He called dude a MEATBALL BULLDOG 😂😂😂

[@thomasrainbow]

That was a compliment to the guy right?

[@egorstaroverov326]

That was my middle school math teacher too 😂

[@burnertrump875]

A guy who doesn't know what basil is has the biggest pizza rating show? What a time we live in! 😂

[@9SecondStreetMustang]

Lol a Jewish guy scoring pizza lol 😂

[@Josh-dq1rk]

Who's here after 6:16 in LA? You know it's good 'za when Dave and Kenny hold it in high regards

[@Augustow09]

That crunch starting from the middle rather close to the end, you know its gonna be good.

[@Hannah_The_Heretic]

3:38 Holy shit, that guy that's leaving is one of the butchers from The Meat Hook that's on KZbin.

[@SBHJG]

I was looking for this comment. I said holy shit too

[@thetechguysgamers8313]

i was looking for this comment as well

[@fkjellman]

And me too, damn

[@Will_JJHP]

I was also looking for this comment

[@assassinationarchivesandre6272]

Lucali's is great. John's is great. For me, Sally's of New Haven is the all-time champ. Best I've ever had.

[@Brandon-youtube]

Lucali is better than Sally’s having had them both this week. Regina in Boston underrated.

[@vetrix215]

1:57 OMG that crunch!!!

[@happydayz8885]

Isn't the guy in the beginning and end with the slicked back hair the butcher from the eater vids? lol pretty sure it is...

[@rinoH7]

Happy Dayz it is

[@gumbygoalie61]

IT IS!!! Love those guys too!!!

[@coyay4cheese]

WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT!

[@deebuzzin3603]

No that’s Biff Tannen

[@stevemason4220]

Great videos and reviews...... hilarious that people take this stuff to heart! It’s pizza, I’ve eaten most of the places you review and you’re pretty spot on! 😂🍕🔥

[@icyjukes5086]

That crunch 🔥

[@powdermik]

Good for Mark ! Such a nice guy 👍

[@chileanc3276]

Whenever somebody does the head shake whilst having the first bite you know it’s great

[@Chyeahokay]

When he eats the entire slice, you know it’s legit

[@echospage]

Listen Lucali's is the fucking best, punto finale. Mark's a god amongst men.

[@joshmaster618]

“CRISPY FLUFFY GOOD COMBO”

[@TheDaitomOne]

chilling on a cool summer night, waiting for pizza and having a good chat with whoever. Trust me it's worth it.

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

How is John’s bleeker his all time favorite when he gave di farro a 9.4?

[@imagreatguy5770]

He needs to redo johns because at first he said it was a 9.2 then he said 9.3

[@stewartdines4180]

I totally just realized Brent from Eater makes a cameo at 3:39

[@davezilla1995]

3:37 I swear to god that's Brent Young from that Eater channel show Prime Time

[@sammylk]

I was looking through the comments to see if I was crazy lmao

[@poopoogamer1232]

Yeah lmao

[@MsBrunettegoddessb]

The Brooklyn came out at 0:40 I love it !!

[@Delorian82]

The basil ain't for decoration... eat a slice with a piece of fresh basil it's at least a 9.5 all day

[@chubbyynation7076]

@Bobby Brady lmao who said so? You must live in like Montana or South Dakota. The whole north east eats basil on their pizza in the form of margarita or grandma pizza. Don't come at Gambino for stating facts, you can keep your buffalo chicken blue cheese pie

[@chubbyynation7076]

@Bobby Brady Bobby Brady lmao nice try but I'm from NJ. Jerseys not that great but it has good pizza. But jesus, I feel bad for wherever you are. Must be miserable like you mr Americana 😭😭

[@mihajlosljukic4617]

@@chubbyynation7076 u realise u two re fighting over basil right

[@chubbyynation7076]

@@mihajlosljukic4617 it's actually about American ignorance lmao but yeah basil

[@Viva_la_natura]

@@chubbyynation7076 come on man, I'm a native new Yorker.. I grew up eating Whites, Sicilians and Regulars... there wasn't a piece of Basil on Pizza until 1998...

[@douglashanau3339]

The basil at lucali is one of the great joys of life.

[@canuckfreak007]

I know John's On Bleecker holds the number one spot in your heart but I think it was a few reviews ago you gave a spot a 9.5 so you should recognize that is the number one

[@JayArr]

Best pizza I've had yet. Very sweet fresh tomato sauce. It's thin, crispy, and you can actually taste the yeast in the crust. I think it just barely beats John's of bleekers by a millimeter.

[@josh_zirk]

How long was the wait for you? And what hour did you go?

[@quinnluong114]

@@josh_zirk I waited two hours when I went, still the best pizza I ever had not even close. Di fara square pizza is legit too with 1/4 of the wait

[@gorkajames6475]

They cook the sauce btw that’s why it’s sweeter than most pizza sauces

[@allroundlad]

​@@counselthyself2591Pizza crust has yeast, obviously you're gonna taste it.

[@allroundlad]

@@counselthyself2591 Pizza dough is made with yeast buddy 🤦‍♂️ You tell me oh master baker how pizza dough is made if not with yeast, I'll wait.

[@gchsbus]

The high score and he finished the slice. Wow! You can tell its good. I am impressed.

[@cbchase]

Technically, Pres gave 3 scores during his John's of Bleecker review - (9.2, 9.3 and 9.4), however, in his DiFara review (which he gave a 9.4), Frankie referenced the John's of Bleecker review and mentioned that the score for John's of Bleecker had been a 9.3. Perhaps Pres should clarify at this point what the true score for John's of Bleecker is. Or....not....

[@bigd8161]

I wasn’t as impress with John’s(not saying it was bad) as he is

[@sean755]

@@bigd8161 yeah lucali is far superior IMO

[@bigd8161]

@@sean755 haven’t gotten the chance to go yet… hopefully we make it back to nyc 1 day…. Definitely on my most wanted list.

[@walterbehr415]

When were the reviews done? I think he did John’s quite a few years ago. This review is more than 5 years old.

[@nono-yd8ij]

DID EVERYONE SEE THE DUDE FROM THE MEAT SHOW LMFAOOO

[@nokevins]

dude i thought it was him

[@Stalicus]

YEAH lmao IT WAS HIM

[@tubbymontana7090]

Idk why I watch this when I’m hungry now I REALLY want pizza 🍕 I knew I’d get Even hungrier going in but I still clicked on the video 🤤 man I almost creamed myself when I heard that crunch

[@jamesv9221]

Good for Mark, we graduated high school together. Another famous alum that year was Pete Nice of Third bass.

[@jwhittle91]

This looks like the best pizza he’s ever reviewed. It’s not his absolute highest but I think i would enjoy this pie the most.

[@charles2173]

As someone who is lucky enough to get there multiple times, I can say it’s as good as it looks.

[@ketokarbs3671]

@@charles2173 How did u do that???

[@bingevintage8124]

Disappointed mark iacono didn’t come out in the review

[@thatdude169]

The cheese that Lucali uses looks incredible.

[@goodguyhello]

3:38 Look at the door. It’s that guy from Prime Time

[@Jitzlife92]

Why does everyone get nervous when they see some uncoooked basil thrown on or around the pizza , it’s even more flavourful than cooked and adds great flavour and different texture.

[@MrAndrewjustdoit]

Re-visit Johns of bleaker! Let’s see if you gave an amateur score back then

[@eqqalizer]

I went there I got a doughy crappy pizza. Not sure what this guy is talking about but wasn't impressed at all.

[@johnhaver1264]

Johns is hit or miss. I’ve eaten there 10+ times over the years and it’s either outstanding or complete shit. Not sure why but that opinion is shared by many. I doubt he’d give them a 9.3 again

[@eqqalizer]

@@johnhaver1264 Not to mention it was like 30 bucks with a drink ... so not worth. No crunch on the crust... probably my fault for not ordering it well done but seriously .. I thought bleeker street pizza was way better.

[@peteroy5397]

Closed down lmao

[@ejarreagagmailcom]

Went there in August. Amazing!

[@oxyzzmoron]

Finally had Lucali today, excellent pizza. It was definitely better than John Bleekers Pizza. The basil that they serve is so damn fresh and minty. The Pizza does live up to the hype but it's not because of the Pizza by itself but also how fancy the restaurant is. You should also get the Calzone as well. The cheese on the calzone is super fresh. I also do recommend only eating at the restaurant because cold pizza never taste good when you take it out.

[@coultonelliott4312]

Love the help for small businesses. A good review from prez is equal to tens of thousands of dollars in advertising.

[@Seanmcg727]

John's of Bleecker wasn't your favorite. Have we forgotten the 9.4 you have Di Fara on Ave J in Brooklyn?

[@vasishtvasan75]

for some reason he always forgets the fara

[@yevgeniyfureyster3502]

Vibe in that place looks cool

[@claes_sacha]

Calls himself a pizza reviewer, doesn’t know wtf basil is 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rupaksavan8452]

Yup embarassing. Aint gonna watch any of his reviews again

[@alittleofeverything4190]

When he first started doing these he didn't know what a Neapolitan was. He just likes pizza. He doesn't give af what anyone thinks, he just loves pizza.

[@rupaksavan8452]

@@alittleofeverything4190 nothing interesting in watching an unknown guy rate pizzas who doesn't know shit

[@alittleofeverything4190]

@@rupaksavan8452 He started Barstool Sports so some of his fans there watch him.

[@aaronh8943]

@@rupaksavan8452 That's cool millions of other people will. now gtfo

[@darkisss9621]

How's Dave not recognise a door hostess when he sees one? Surely he knows who the actual owner of Lucali's is. I'm an Aussie and I know FFS.

[@ahancho]

well he did think basil was decoration.....

[@mikel2756]

He was trying to hype her up to get her number

[@jsj297]

WOW! I just witnessed history. 2nd 9.3 you could tell he was hesitant to pull the trigger he knows it's a 9.4.

[@jimhim585]

The guy from Meat Hook and Eater - PrimeTime series is in this video, Brent Young - in the camo jacket. He is in the very start and at 3:39.

[@TheDaitomOne]

this is one of my favorite places around. Crispy but soft, filling but light, Fuck all the other toppings just go for the classic you cant fuck it up.

[@dipeshmalla4545]

This place belongs to Mark Iacono friend of Frank Pinello from pizza show Munchies.

[@billyblu76]

dipesh malla Mark is a good man. Pizza purist. Prez ur taste is lack luster.

[@richjh9]

One chubby Russell Martin, everyone knows the rules.

[@user-eo9yk7xe4n]

Bang on description

[@BurkeSchneider]

3:40 is the guy from Eater in the background!

[@Pancho_86]

That guy that walked out at the end is also a really good chef, so if he's eating there you know it's good.

[@chair_smesh]

the Eater meat man

[@CriticalThinker08]

Meatball bulldog looks like a great wing man for pizza night & late night bar crawl

[@gruntcandy2967]

3:39 Dude walking out is from "Prime Time" on Eater's channel.

[@cr-it5lh]

Yeah also no one gives a fuck... We here for pres

[@gruntcandy2967]

@@cr-it5lh What a weird thing to be so pressed about. You ok?

[@cr-it5lh]

@@gruntcandy2967 yeah I am alright... Also I wasn't pressed but thanks for assuming.

[@gruntcandy2967]

@@cr-it5lh Calm down.

[@cr-it5lh]

@@gruntcandy2967 okay master

[@bhavikmodi4068]

Been waiting so long for this one

[@ba9958]

3:42 that comes out is dude from back to future

[@paoloeichmann5609]

"IDK if its to eat or decoration, I think its decoration" does he not know what Basil is

[@brettd7923]

He's a jew

[@jonathonghowarth]

Stop saying Johns is your favorite/highest when you gave Di Fara a 9.4!

[@umbba49]

Di Fara's is the Champion

[@dr3754]

@@umbba49 not anymore since dom is basically retired and you can't eat it in there because covid.

[@jovanrocksable]

That crunch

[@robchell9196]

About time, been waiting for this one.

[@ethanphilpot7643]

This guy just absolutely demolishes that pizza slice. I like his energy

[@larrybstreetfish5852]

Lucali is on the bucket list..looks soooo friggin' delicious!

[@adamjezewski5767]

This is the best marketing they could have ever wished for

[@IEdjumacate]

Lucali is my favorite pizza of all time. Used to go in to the city at least once a month from jersey to get it. The pies are so crushable. Getting extra sauce to dip the crust in is always a great touch. And then the calzones...this place just hits different.

[@ori-yorudan]

The owner himself said he wished more people tried the calzones because though the pizza is great, the calzones are his specialty.

[@showbiz2k13]

Every review this guy says one bite you know the rules but always takes ATLEAST 3! 😂

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Unlimited bites , nobody knows the rules

[@chadbauchman9700]

It's a joke, guy.

[@Galactic123]

Why does he keep saying John's of Bleeker is his all-time favorite at 9.3 when he gave Di Fara's a DOUBLE 9.4 for their round and square slices?

[@vasishtvasan75]

This needs to be answered.

[@cassius3745]

Yeah, this Beantown dipshit doesn't even remember what he gave Di Fara's, & also breaks his own rule by taking 3 bites as his 'first' bite, cheating, then still needs 2munch like half the slice before ready 2deliver his opinion. & this is right after saying 'Everybody knows the rules!'. Dumbell Boston loudmouth peabrain.

[@wilderfox2]

He have John's a 9.4, just checked the vid

[@PBuchanan175]

About damn time

[@johntedesco9834]

I first saw the owener as a guest on the pizza show and he was on thr first episode of that on vice and im glad his buss blew up hes a great man he still play bachi with the old man at carol park

[@Mrbink01]

Guy in the opening is Brent Young from Eater's Prime Time

[@RKKDesign]

You hear that CRUNCH son and feel the soft meltly Greatness..plus the freash basil...that made me want pizza and all I have is Domino's or I have too make it ...I'll make it

[@joellevy2372]

Used to be so hard to get on the 9s . Now all you have to do is have decent pizza to get the high 8s.

[@georgewillis7849]

Anytime someone starts eating the crust that's how you know it's a good pizza. Tell me they drizzled olive oil across it.

[@810wasaninsidejob9]

How has this guy reviewed so many pizzas without knowing that you're supposed to put the basil on the slice?

[@heavenlyesthetis9084]

Exactly

[@mariopineda1457]

TRUE! lmao

[@blissrunner]

@@mariopineda1457 If he had the basil on... it would easily score higher 9.4-9 5. I've tried Lucali once before the pandemic... and yess even their basil are next level... (they give a lot). Probably one of the best $30 pie (if you like waitin)

[@veilexor4165]

I am an Indian and I absolutely love lucali been there few years back at Brooklyn 🖤

[@bootyeaterforlife9602]

Why tf does you being indian have to do with pizza no one gives a shit about your ethnicity is the pizza good or bad thats it tf does it matter you can be black nobody gives a shit just rate the pizza

[@bootyeaterforlife9602]

@@priyanshumaurya007 here we go someone trying to come to the rescue to have some type of meaning for their life

[@priyanshumaurya007]

@@bootyeaterforlife9602 sorry dude i can't win against u. I deleted my comment. I hope someone better take u on someday.

[@priyanshumaurya007]

@@bootyeaterforlife9602 i thought u are one of Cultural People from your name.

[@bootyeaterforlife9602]

@@priyanshumaurya007 lmao what does eating dingle berries have to do with culture its just ass

[@Juliano4425]

9.3 u would think we were in ct. btw pres, u ever do a review in Stamford?

[@westsideshinobi9626]

Lmao why the hell is nobody talking about the legendary roast of calling someone a meatball bulldog