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Lucali

575 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States · United States

4.2 on Google · 3,080 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 16, 2026 · 97 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.2★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.0★

903 examined reviews

Flagged
10%

97 of 1,000

Coverage
32%

1,000 of 3,080 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 16, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Lucali serves exceptional, high-quality pizza and calzones in a cozy, candlelit atmosphere with a BYOB policy. However, patrons frequently encounter significant hurdles, including a rigorous in-person reservation line, long wait times, and a cash-only policy.

+ Repeated strengths

Exceptional Pizza and Calzones

Reviewers frequently praise the thin crust, fresh ingredients, and standout tomato sauce, noting that the calzones are particularly delicious.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2023-07-10

Lucali is one of those places that everyone hypes up and they make it incredibly hard to order here - but its all worth it. We waited in line to put our name in 3 hours in advance of them opening. They are cash only, but allow you to bring...

5★ · 2023-07-25

I've tried a few $30 pizzas. I've tried a few pizzas that have a "mawnstah" 9.0 or higher score. Lucali lives up to the hype. The pizza was simply phenomenal. There wasn't a single weak aspect about it. Lucali/Luigi's/Frank Pepe's are my to...

5★ · 2023-09-12

BYOB or you can buy some nearby (2 block distance). Great area to walk around in for sure before or after your reservation.

Cozy Atmosphere

Reviewers highlight the warm, rustic, and intimate candlelit vibe of the restaurant.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2023-07-24

Pizzeria in Carroll Gardens know for absolutely lip smacking delicious brick oven calzones and pizzas. Locals know that if you want a table for dinner, you’ll need to arrive early (the line begins to form about a half hour before dinner) or...

BYOB Policy

Reviewers appreciate the ability to bring their own beer or wine to pair with the meal.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2023-07-24

Pizzeria in Carroll Gardens know for absolutely lip smacking delicious brick oven calzones and pizzas. Locals know that if you want a table for dinner, you’ll need to arrive early (the line begins to form about a half hour before dinner) or...

− Repeated complaints

Difficult Reservation System

Reviewers complain about the exhausting in-person line and waitlist process required to secure a table.

1 supporting review

1★ · 2023-12-22

Reservation system from the Stone Age. To get a table you need to be there before 4 PM to put your name on the list and return to the restaurant at the agreed time. They don't take reservations through the website, meaning the customer lose...

Rude Service

Reviewers frequently report harsh, arrogant, or dismissive attitudes from the hostesses and certain staff members.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2023-07-26

The pizza was pretty good but our experience was completely ruined by the rude host. Please fire the hostess unless you want to drive away all of your customers. I just can’t believe someone so arrogant and rude is still allowed to work a c...

1★ · 2023-08-01

I wanted to check the attitude of the host that all the people are commenting on….it turned out to be very true that a very rude and arrogant person….come from so far driving for more than 1 hour…to this place to check how good the pizza is...

3★ · 2023-12-06

Let’s begin with the pizza! Definitely outstanding! The service on the other hand! Wow!!! I have not felt so mistreated in a while! The woman at the door was so nasty. Made us felt like idiots because we TOURISTS were not aware we couldn’t...

Inconvenient Payment and Logistics

Reviewers note frustration with the cash-only policy and the lack of a modern online reservation or phone system.

2 supporting reviews

1★ · 2023-08-20

Rude host. has amex sticker on window but says cash only when you get there. doesn’t have any information online or on social media about how to order or make a reservation. Overall terrible customer experience. Not worth the best pizza you...

1★ · 2023-09-29

Never clear when this place is open. Online ordering never works. Phone is straight to voicemail. Carry out or eat in is a 2 hour wait if you’re lucky that it’s open. Pizza is amazing tho.

Good for

  • Pizza enthusiasts willing to wait
  • Date nights seeking a cozy atmosphere
  • Bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) dining

Avoid if

  • You dislike waiting in long lines or planning hours in advance
  • You prefer seamless digital reservations and credit card payments
  • You have little patience for strict rules and potential host friction
Summarized from 639 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2023-07-10 to 2026-07-13 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Jul ’23200
Aug ’23411
Sep ’23232
Oct ’23242
Nov ’23381
Dec ’23263
Jan ’24181
Feb ’24260
Mar ’24191
Apr ’24201
May ’248462
Jun ’24282
Jul ’24301
Aug ’24311
Sep ’24353
Oct ’24270
Nov ’24360
Dec ’24190
Jan ’25150
Feb ’25110
Mar ’25250
Apr ’25180
May ’25292
Jun ’25310
Jul ’25522
Aug ’25474
Sep ’25270
Oct ’25271
Nov ’25190
Dec ’25253
Jan ’26200
Feb ’2681
Mar ’26241
Apr ’26291
May ’26230
Jun ’26150
Jul ’26101

Rating distribution

5★
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1★

Evidence

  • burst 45 five-star reviews on 2024-05-03 vs avg 0.7/day; 14 five-star reviews on 2024-05-04 vs avg 2.2/day weight 1
  • low activity account 62 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 97 flagged reviews.

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ABÍB Beats

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-05-03

burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Afreen

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-05-03

burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Johnny Scaglione

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-05-03

Best pizza in the state croddie
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Aire Global

1 review

★★★★★

2024-05-03

It’s like that.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Brian Toney

1 review

★★★★★

2024-05-03

Lucalis dwellings in Brooklyn just to book me some pizza...you don't know nothing bout that (Dot).
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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VIRAL Bits

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-05-03

Absolutely love this place ESPECIALLY NOW that king Kdot mentioned it. BEST PIZZA IN NEW YORK STATE!!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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The Calm Prince

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-05-03

I'm an OVO rat, came here for some pizza with 6.16 inches of cheese topping
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Kinde

1 review

★★★★★

2024-05-03

No fried rice and dip sauce, but the pizza was amazing crodie
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Cedd P

2 reviews

★★★★★

2024-05-03

burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Jorge Cruz

1 review

★★★★★

2024-05-03

After enjoying my fried rice with a dip sauce and blammy @ New Ho king I stopped by Lucali’s dwellings to book me some Pizza crodi
burst low activity account suspicion 95

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