Highly recommended! Di Fara Pizza in New York City

[Di Fara Pizza]

Di Fara Pizza is a legendary pizzeria located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. It was founded in 1965 by Domenico DeMarco, who still makes every pizza by hand himself to this day, at the age of over 80.

The pizza at Di Fara is widely regarded as some of the best in New York City, and indeed the world, thanks to DeMarco's attention to detail and dedication to quality ingredients. He makes the dough from scratch each day, using a blend of high-protein flour, yeast, water, and sea salt. He also uses San Marzano tomatoes for the sauce and grates his own mozzarella cheese.

The menu at Di Fara is relatively simple, with only a few different pizza options available. The classic Margherita is a favorite, with its thin, crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Other popular choices include the square Sicilian-style pizza and the pepperoni pizza.

 

The pizzeria itself is small and unassuming, with limited seating and a long wait time, especially on weekends. It's not uncommon to see lines stretching down the block, as people are willing to wait for an hour or more for a taste of DeMarco's famous pizza.

 

 

- 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230, United States

- +17182581367

- Monday Closed
  Tuesday 12:00 AM–8:00  PM
  Wednesday 12:00 AM–8:00  PM
  Thursday 12:00 AM–8:00  PM
  Friday 12:00 AM–8:00  PM

  Saturday 12:00 AM–8:00  PM

  Sunday 12:00 AM–8:00  PM

 

Must-eat Dish 1 - Classic Margherita Pizza

This is the pizza that put Di Fara on the map, and it's a must-try for any pizza lover. The crust is thin and crispy, with just the right amount of char, and the tomato sauce is tangy and flavorful. The mozzarella cheese is melted to perfection, and the whole pizza is topped off with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

 

 

Must-eat Dish 2 - Square Sicilian-style Pizza

While the classic Margherita is the star of the show at Di Fara, the Sicilian-style pizza is also a must-try. The square pizza has a thick, pillowy crust that's crispy on the bottom and soft on the inside. The tomato sauce is slightly sweet and the cheese is melted to perfection. Toppings can include pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and more.

 

 

Must-eat Dish 3 - Cheese Calzone

Di Fara's calzone is made with the same high-quality ingredients as their pizza, including homemade dough, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese. The calzone is stuffed with your choice of toppings, then baked until golden brown and crispy on the outside. It's a great option if you're looking for something a little different than the traditional pizza.