Thin is in at Slice, and that's why I liked this well-run little pizzeria. From what I've seen and eaten, Fascati is making some of the thinnest pizzas to come from a no-frills, non-coal, non-woodburning, non-brick oven. Furthermore, this shop is clean and efficient, qualities suggested by its handsome facade featuring a modern-looking sans-serif font. (Did I make it clear that I really like their signage?)
Did it blow me away? Well, I probably wouldn't make a special trip just to hit up Fascati, but if I lived in the neighborhood, they'd be on my speed dial. It's definitely a cut above the usual.
Not expecting the best, I had one plain slice to start and was impressed with the aforementioned thinness. Sauce and cheese were good, too, but I'm a big fan of the crust, so I was happy already. Maybe there's a little too much cheese. And when I went back for a one-topping slice, they merely put some pepperoni slices on top and popped it back in the oven for a minute or so, leaving the pepperonis still a little cold.
As the title of this post makes clear, this is just an initial report. I'll be going back to gather more tasting notes and will post more at a later date. For now, peruse the menu; use it as a resource if you live in the neighborhood. (Not on the menu, though, is the price per slice. It's $1.75 for a plain slice, $2.25 for one topping, and $2.75 for two toppings. Lunch special: two plain slices and a can of soda for $4. Not too shabby.)
Address: 80 Henry Street, Brooklyn NY (Brooklyn Heights/Downtown Brooklyn) Phone: 718-237-1278 Payment accepted: Cash only Price: Plain slice, $1.75; large plain pie, $11 Nearest subway:A/C at High Street Station
we moved to brooklyn 33 years had 2 kids and live right around the cornor from fascatti pizza.it is simply put the best.it is perfectly balanced between cheese dough and sause.the next generation has now taken overfrom what i can see the tradition will continue
That's great that the pizza skills are being passed down at Fascati. As Billly Joel said, "There's a whole generation that doesn't know about real pizza." Good to see one place pass the knowledge on.
I agree with the review of Fascati's. My favorite meal there is the personal pan pizza, almost always with pepperoni, cooked well-done so the pepperoni is crisp. While it's cooking--it takes 15 to 20 minutes--I love their garden salad. Nothing special --onion, tomato, cukes, peppers, olives and iceberg lettuce--but the dressing is really tangy and I like to sop it up with the pizza crust. The ambience is a grade above your typical neighborhood joint--it's really clean and the salad is served on real china with real flatware. Also, they graciously allow you to pay after eating when ordering a meal. The owner is little gruff, especially since his partner died.
I lived in NYC and then in Brooklyn Heights for years -- in my experience, Fascati's is the most consistently GREAT pizza I've ever had. They excel in the 3 vitals -- crust, cheese, sauce. Their plain or their pizza with onion was the ultimate. I still get back there, though just once in a blue moon, and they still seem to 'have it'.
Great Vegan Pizza!! My boyfriend and I are both vegans and a friend at work recommended this place so we tried it last weekend! Hands down the best pizza in NYC! We love John's Pizza in the west village but this is right up there if not better. The crust is perfect and they put our vegan cheese on it for us and cooked it perfectly - what more could you ask for in a pizza place as a vegan? Perfect crust, great sauce and soy cheese cooked to perfection! I hope this place never changes.
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Not expecting the best, I had one plain slice to start and was impressed with the aforementioned thinness. Sauce and cheese were good, too, but I'm a big fan of the crust, so I was happy already. Maybe there's a little too much cheese. And when I went back for a one-topping slice, they merely put some pepperoni slices on top and popped it back in the oven for a minute or so, leaving the pepperonis still a little cold. 
11 Comments:
hmm, that's kind of close to where i live. i think i need to take a field trip this weekend.
Slice tien at 5:48PM on 04/28/04
we moved to brooklyn 33 years had 2 kids and live right around the cornor from fascatti pizza.it is simply put the best.it is perfectly balanced between cheese dough and sause.the next generation has now taken overfrom what i can see the tradition will continue
Slice rick landy at 9:27PM on 04/28/04
That's great that the pizza skills are being passed down at Fascati. As Billly Joel said, "There's a whole generation that doesn't know about real pizza." Good to see one place pass the knowledge on.
Adam Kuban at 9:52PM on 04/28/04
Do you know how painful it is hearing about all these great places that I can't try for months on end? : )
Slice Greg at 12:12PM on 04/29/04
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Slice Mike Orton at 7:55PM on 06/30/04
I often find myself inexplicably on Henry Street, ten years after moving from Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan. The reason: the Fascati pull.
No better pizza can be found in these pizza-packed parts. You, dear Adam, must not have done the morning after test...
GG
Lost in Manhattan
Slice GG at 9:41AM on 08/02/04
I agree with the review of Fascati's. My favorite meal there is the personal pan pizza, almost always with pepperoni, cooked well-done so the pepperoni is crisp. While it's cooking--it takes 15 to 20 minutes--I love their garden salad. Nothing special --onion, tomato, cukes, peppers, olives and iceberg lettuce--but the dressing is really tangy and I like to sop it up with the pizza crust. The ambience is a grade above your typical neighborhood joint--it's really clean and the salad is served on real china with real flatware. Also, they graciously allow you to pay after eating when ordering a meal. The owner is little gruff, especially since his partner died.
Slice Mitch at 1:10AM on 08/06/05
wheres the cannolis
Slice lucci at 10:50AM on 11/08/05
I lived in NYC and then in Brooklyn Heights for years -- in my experience, Fascati's is the most consistently GREAT pizza I've ever had. They excel in the 3 vitals -- crust, cheese, sauce. Their plain or their pizza with onion was the ultimate. I still get back there, though just once in a blue moon, and they still seem to 'have it'.
Slice Bob K at 1:21PM on 12/29/05
Fascati's = best slice in downtown BK, bar none. Fresh, quality ingredients and affordably priced. Fascati family, Brooklyn loves you!!
Slice KEM at 7:57PM on 09/26/06
Great Vegan Pizza!! My boyfriend and I are both vegans and a friend at work recommended this place so we tried it last weekend! Hands down the best pizza in NYC! We love John's Pizza in the west village but this is right up there if not better. The crust is perfect and they put our vegan cheese on it for us and cooked it perfectly - what more could you ask for in a pizza place as a vegan? Perfect crust, great sauce and soy cheese cooked to perfection! I hope this place never changes.
vegansummer at 11:03AM on 06/13/08