Lucali

At this revered Carroll Gardens restaurant, only true pizza devotees will find the notoriously lengthy wait worthwhile. (Certain very important people—such as Jay-Z, who is a regular—don’t have to wait.) Owner Mark Iacono spent two years renovating the cozy space, including the wood-fired oven. If you’d like to try one of his legendary pies, arrive at 6pm, when the eatery opens, and (even so) expect to bide your time. The menu features just two items: calzone and pizza, with an incredible paper-thin crust, a fragrant wash of sauce whose recipe is famously guarded, and a mix of mozzarella cheeses topped with Grana Padano. Choose your toppings from the list of available offerings; basil is a must. Service can be unpredictable, but you’ll have eaten one of the best pizzas in the city.