Day 2, 2026: Nino's Pizza (Bay Ridge, Brooklyn)

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DAY 2: OCTOBER 2nd, 2026 

LOCATION: Nino's Pizza  (9110 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209)

GUEST(S): Paulie Gee Giannone, Mary Ann Giannone, Andrew Young

ORDER: 2 slices of Grandma, 1/2 slice of cheese, 1/2 slice of Sicilian Vodka

REVIEW: 
On 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge, newcomers will find Nino’s Pizza, but neighborhood regulars already know it like the back of their hand. Nino’s is a trusted, old-school neighborhood slice joint that has been slinging quintessential New York street slices for decades—and hopefully will for many more!

With a quaint dining area in the back and a few weather-permitting seats out front on the sidewalk, it serves as a welcoming spot for families, friends, and anyone looking for a quick, satisfying bite. While their extra-large, classic triangular slices hit the spot, you shouldn't leave without trying their square offerings: both thick Sicilian and thin Grandma. My recommendation? Bring a couple of friends and order a whole Grandma pie and eat a slice of their thick Vodka Sicilian while you wait. My favorite is the Grandma slice. Despite its ultra-thin crust, the generous layers of chunky tomato sauce and melted mozzarella make it surprisingly filling. I know if I lived in the area, I'd be visiting Nino's early and often. 


PHOTOS:

cross-section and underside of a Sicilian slice (cut in half)

half of a Vodka Sicilian slice

Day 3

slice of cheese (sliced in two)

underside of a cheese slice

Grandma pie

slice of Grandma

Underside of Grandma

sign touting the Grandma slice

interior dining area

Interior

Gas powered deck ovens

VIDEO:

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MISCELLANEOUS:

Sean Taylor, Mary Ann Giannone, Paulie Gee Giannone, Andrew Young

1. Nino's Pizza has been around a long time. Paulie Gee Giannone and his friends used to hang out in the area and afterward go to Nino's. He met the woman that would become his wife (Mrs. Mary Ann Giannone) nearly 50 year ago a couple of blocks away. 

2. Mary Ann Giannone wrote a book! It's called Pizza From the Heart and it includes recipes for pizza, pasta, salads, and more. She is also the sweetest human on the planet. The world needs more Mrs. Gee's!

3. Andrew Young created NYC Pizza Week to help bring attention to independent pizza shops! For years, he has been leading pizza crawls across the city and has curated some of the best pizza places around. It ends October 4th, so do your part! 

Nino's (Bay Ridge), Lenny's (from Saturday Night Fever)

4. Good pizza trivia (from Paulie Gee): The father of the owner of Nino's Pizza used to own Lenny's Pizza - which was featured prominently in the movie Saturday Night Fever. See the resemblance?

RATING:

 4.16/5

• VALUE:
   4/5


• AMBIENCE:
   3/3


• TASTE:
   8/10


• SERVICE: N/A

15/18 = .833 x 5 = 4.16