CARROLL GARDENS, BROOKLYN

Lucali

A candlelit Henry Street pizzeria with a two-item menu, BYOB, and one of Brooklyn's longest waits.

Mark Iacono calls himself an accidental pizzaiolo, and since 2006 he has run Lucali on a residential corner of Henry Street as a labor of love. The room is candlelit, the oven is in full view, and the menu is almost nothing: pizza and calzones. It is also one of the hardest tables in Brooklyn to get.

Order a plain pie and add toppings sparingly — the thin crust, bright sauce and fresh basil are the point — plus a calzone with hot peppers and pepperoni. It's BYOB, so bring a bottle of something red. Expect a long wait; put your name down early and take a walk through the front-garden blocks while you wait.

Editor’s tip

Arrive before opening to put your name down, then walk Carroll and President Streets until your table is ready.

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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 13, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.