Curious and Questioning in the City: Fornino Pizza

Today I'm just going to review a pizza place, because it was fabulous. The question I am probably asked the most as a tour guide is "where can I get the best piece of pizza in NYC." I've always been at a loss of how to answer this question. First of all, pizza is a very personal thing. Some people like thick crust, some like thin, some like lots of grease and others prefer a lighter taste. Personally, I find pizza delicious but no slice has ever emerged as king pizza to me - until now!

I took a group of 15 to Fornino Pizza at Pier 6 in DUMBO, Brooklyn. First of all, we sat on the rooftop of the restaurant which provided spectacular views of lower Manhattan, the East River, Governor's Island, and even the top of the Statue of Liberty. You really couldn't ask for anything more picturesque. We order Caesar and Pear and Gorgonzola salads and the freshness of the cheese immediately stood out. When the pizza came, every single person in our group agreed it was the best pizza they had ever tasted. We order truffle pizza, which achieve a magical mix of flavors where the truffle taste was not outweighed by the cheese, pepperoni pizza which had the most flavorful and fresh pepperoni I've ever had, and the traditional Margherita pizza which was delightful. What made all of the pizzas especially spectacular was the crust. The owner of Fornino came over talked to us about their wood burning oven. It heats to 800 degrees Fahrenheit, which means each pizza pie only has to be cooked for about 3-4 minutes. The high temperature and quick cooking gives each pizza is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside thin crust. It's perfect. If you wish to get a beer to go with your pizza, never fear, there is a bar at Fornino. There is also the best soft serve ice cream in Brooklyn for dessert. EAT HERE! It a delightful, unique, and truly New York experience.

Here are some photos that showcase the view, the pizza, and the owner showing me how to use to wood burning oven!