Fodor's Expert Review L&B Spumoni Gardens
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Brighton Beach
Pizza
Fodor's Choice
Brooklynites make summertime pilgrimages to L&B's outdoor garden for squares of Sicilian-style pizza—the crunchy crust has a thin layer of mozzarella, tomato sauce, and just a drizzle of olive oil on top. L&B Spumoni's is three restaurants in one: a pizzeria, an informal Italian restaurant, and an ice-cream shop. The restaurant serves classics like fried calamari, Caesar salad, and marinara, Bolognese, carbonara, and Alfredo pastas. Whatever you come for, don't leave L&B without a scoop of spumoni ice cream.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Old-style Brooklyn-Italian dining
- Namesake ice cream
- Sicilian square pizza