L&B stands for Ludovico Barbati, who came from Torella dei Lombardi in 1917 and in 1938 started selling spumoni and Italian ice from a horse-drawn wagon around Gravesend; in 1939 he put up the first building on 86th Street, now a three-building complex run by the fourth generation. The square is built upside down: a thin layer of mozzarella on the raw dough, a dark, slightly sweet sauce on top and a dusting of pecorino, with the center left soft on purpose. Regulars fight over the corners at the outdoor picnic tables, and the spumoni still comes in green, brown and white layers.
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Debra George Edited a month ago4.0
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Mrs. Reyes 6 months ago5.0
The food was absolutely incredible! Every dish was bursting with authentic flavor, from the perfectly cooked pasta to the rich, savory sauces. You can truly taste the freshness and quality in every bite. The atmosphere made the experience
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Firestrike 5 months ago5.0
I'm a lover of Sicilian style pizzas so I had to check this place out, even if it was a bit out of my way.
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Josh Sklar 3 months ago5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spumoni Gardens is an absolute must-visit! The pizza is some of the best I've
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Tina Guzman 2 months ago5.0
L&B Spumoni Gardens never disappoints. That iconic square slice with the thick, airy crust, plenty of sauce, and cheese underneath is just so good. Crispy edges, soft center, tons of flavor, and somehow even better when you’re eating it
