5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five pizza restaurants in and around Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, for anyone after a slice near the beach or a pie to take home. Eight places in Google's pizza restaurant category were considered, and the order comes from their ratings weighted by how many people left a review. Each entry covers hours, service style and the slices and dishes reviewers mention most, including the criticisms, so you know what to expect before you go.
#1
FiGo Pizza (Halal)
★ 4.8 (373 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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FiGo Pizza (Halal) at 8774b Bay Pkwy serves halal pizza daily from 11 am to midnight. Reviewers describe thin slices that are light enough to sample several kinds, naming mild Buffalo, mozzarella and vodka, and a pepperoni pinwheel with hot honey. They mention staff who explain the choices and suggest slices, and ample room to sit and eat. One reviewer was left unhappy by the reply to a complaint.
Best for: Sampling several halal slices
- Address
- 8774b Bay Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11214, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–12 am
#2
Backyard Pizza Cafe
★ 4.7 (312 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Backyard Pizza Cafe at 2113 Avenue Z is open every day from 10 am to 11 pm. It is listed as a pizza restaurant, but reviewers focus on its Turkish menu: lamb gyro platters, Beyti kebab, yaprak doner, Adana durum and crispy lahmacun flatbread, with menemen, baklava and tea. They praise fresh ingredients, attention to detail and kind, welcoming service.
Best for: Lahmacun and Turkish grills
- Address
- 2113 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–11 pm
#3
Sonny's Pizza Napoletana
★ 4.9 (72 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Sonny's Pizza Napoletana is at 1039 Lancaster Ave, and its hours are not listed, so calling ahead helps. Reviewers mention Neapolitan pizza made fresh in front of you, with fresh toppings, a supreme and a margherita they single out, and lemonade on the side. Some say they phoned ahead and had pizzas timed to their arrival. Reviewers also note that it caters events. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Fresh Neapolitan pies made to order
- Address
- 1039 Lancaster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#4
Lucia Pizza Of Avenue X
★ 4.5 (940 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Lucia Pizza Of Avenue X at 2201 Avenue X in Sheepshead Bay opens daily from noon to 10 pm, with counter service, some tables, outdoor seating, delivery and takeaway. Reviewers mention NY-style pizza at local Brooklyn prices, a limited menu of salads, heroes, appetizers and sides, homemade-style mozzarella sticks and a juicy burger. Google tags it as quiet, cozy and fast, and it serves wine.
Best for: Classic NY slices at local prices
- Address
- 2201 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
#5
Neptune Pizza
★ 4.3 (185 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Neptune Pizza at 3033 Coney Island Ave opens 11 am to 9 pm from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed Monday. Reviewers mention large slices with a thin, crisp crust and well-portioned cheese and sauce, plus pasta dishes they enjoy. The shop is small and some find it messy, and one beachgoer reported a thin slice and unfriendly counter service. Longtime customers say they keep coming back.
Best for: Big thin-crust slices after the beach
- Address
- 3033 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Pizza restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
FiGo Pizza (Halal) ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 373 reviews. Backyard Pizza Cafe is second at 4.7 from 312 reviews.
Which restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY are open late?
FiGo Pizza (Halal) stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lucia Pizza Of Avenue X $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lucia Pizza Of Avenue X.
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