Roberta's

Tucked away in industrial Bushwick, Roberta’s looks like a shipping container from the outside but opens up into something far more inviting—think ski lodge meets Brooklyn warehouse, complete with string lights, picnic tables, and a massive wood-burning oven as the centerpiece. This pizza pioneer has been serving charred, blistered Neapolitan pies since 2008 and played a major role in shaping the city’s modern pizza landscape.

The star of the show is undoubtedly the Bee Sting pizza, a combination that was ahead of its time when Roberta’s introduced it. The interplay of spicy sopressata, fiery chili, and a drizzle of honey over melted mozzarella creates something unexpectedly harmonious. For purists, the Famous Original offers a refined take on the classic margherita, with caciocavallo cheese adding a pleasant sharpness that cuts through all that melted goodness. Every pie emerges from their wood-fired ovens with those signature char marks that pizza obsessives crave.

What truly sets Roberta’s apart is its ability to accommodate groups without a reservation. The sprawling outdoor patio nearly doubles the restaurant’s capacity, with its own bar and an atmosphere that feels like stumbling onto an artsy Brooklyn backyard party. You can roll up with ten friends on a Saturday night and actually find a table—a near impossibility in most of North Brooklyn.

While Roberta’s has expanded considerably over the years, with locations in LA and nationwide frozen pizza shipping, the Bushwick original remains a reliable spot for casual group outings. It may not carry the same buzz it did in its early days, but it’s still a solid choice when you want good pizza, cold beer, and plenty of space to spread out with friends.