The Take
Order the classic pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. It earns a Slop Score of 26 for sticking to coal brick oven, hand-sliced cheese, and secret-recipe dough without fillers.
This Brooklyn import signals real taste over marketing hype. Chains usually load pies with processed toppings and fake crusts; Grimaldi’s skips that trap.
The Verdict
Grimaldi’s respects the craft where most pizza chains phone it in. Skip the gluten-friendly crust and overloaded specials loaded with processed add-ons.
Order the Classic pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Slop Score: 26.
Common Questions
Is Grimaldi’s Pizzeria healthy?
No. Real ingredients and EVOO improve the pie but it remains indulgent pizza.
What should you avoid at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria?
Gluten-friendly crust and overloaded specialty pies with processed add-ons.
Is the calzone worth ordering at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria?
Yes. It uses the same coal-fired dough and fresh fillings as the pies.
