Anselmo's Coal-Fired Brick Oven Pizza
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Message from Anselmo's Coal-Fired Brick Oven Pizza
Smoke-free, nontoxic coal keeps the oven infernal at Red Hook's latest pizzeria. The brief menu includes individual-sized pies crafted by chef Anselmo Garcia. There are two main options on the menu: Niapolitania pizza or pizza bianco. The former is shown above: a simple margherita-style pizza composed of tomato sauce, fresh mozzerella and basil. The pizza bianco is simply dressed with olive oil and salt. Either kind of pizza can be had as is (10-inch $6, 14-inch $14) or with added toppings like basil pesto, roasted peppers, wild mushrooms, onions, pepperoni, and so on ($1.75 each).
Editorial by Citysearch
The discovery of a coal oven in the old 360 space inspired veteran pizzaolo Anselmo Garcia to make a go of this Red Hook restaurant. City pizza geeks praise the thin, crackling crust and liberal use of fresh fior de latte mozzarella, and are more than happy to pay cash for a menu that is limited to pizzas and calzones exclusively. It?s about as bare-bones as you can get--brick walls, an oven and a few tables--but this is a purist?s pie place, and that suits this insular, loyal neighborhood just fine.Key Points
- Fresh Ingredients
- Dine in or Take Out
- Niapolitania & Bianco Pizza
The Inside Scoop
- Fun Fact - Anselmos was originally slated to be a bakery and cafe, but with the discovery of the coal oven in the building, Anselmo redirected his project.
- Know Before You Go - Anselmos is closed from 4pm to 5pm daily, when the pizza oven is cleaned.
- What To Drink - Theres no beer and wine license yet, but you can BYOB.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Delicious, a taste of Italy!
by Lolosan
Awesome pizza thanks to the great oven... An address you should not miss!
Posted 11/05/09
Top-line pizza
by Bokchoy
Anselmo?s is a very pleasant surprise in the burgeoning Van Brunt eatery strip. A welcome addition! We ordered the ?house special? pizza which turned out to be their standard margarita pie with generous pepperoni and mushroom supplement. The brick oven made 14? thin crust special pie was sufficient for 2. It was well prepared but slightly burnt ? still a near excellent product. For native Brooklynites, the pizza is reminiscent to the pies at Lento?s Bensonhurst. Saturday night service was better than average - what you can expect in a Brooklyn establishment.
This is a BYOB place luckily with a mini-supermarket (for beer) on the other end of a short block and a corner liquor store diagonally across the street.
A definite return tripper!
Pros: Great pizza in a cozy setting
Cons: Poor public transportation access
Posted 08/22/09
Best pizza around
by MisterM
Anselmo's is a diamond in the greasy rough of NY pizza places. Amazing on a Friday night or anytime!
Posted 07/15/09
Coal Oven Pizza in NYC!!!
by dowork
Great coal oven pizza, maybe the best pizza I've ever had. Gives grimaldi's a run for its money. For the price and quality you cant go wrong
Pros: Coal Oven Pizza in Red Hook! Awesome!
Cons: no delivery
Posted 06/02/09
Best Pizza in Brooklyn
by boyacasha
Love, love, love pizzza. this is by far my fave in the area. if i could get everyone in the nyc area one tip its to try this spot. nyc pizza the way its made to me. come on follow me to anselmos!!!!!
Pros: Crust, Sauce
Posted 06/02/09
Great Pizza
by Strakssss
Great thin crust. Some of the best pizza in BK. I would reccommend to anyon......great service and always quick
Pros: Cool little
Cons: none
Posted 06/02/09
Best Brick Oven in Brooklyn
by NYC311
I've headed out to Brooklyn numerous times just for the pizza here. The crust gives youa solid crunch and the cheese and sauce will leave your taste buds dancing. I wish they were around the corner here in NYC, but hey, a trek out to BK for the best pizza going is worth it. Check it out
Pros: Crunchy crust
Cons: no NYC locations!
Posted 06/02/09
The Best Pizza I've ever had
by dolphins13
This is literally the best pizza I've ever had. Perfect crust. great sauce, and quality cheese. For coal fired pizza it is very affordable. Definitely worth a trip to Brooklyn
Pros: Pizza
Cons: Not in Manhattan
Posted 05/06/09
WOW the best pizza i have ever had! And the price amazing
by Pizzafirst
Just came from there today from word of mouth. The word was right about Anselmo's Coal Oven Pizza in Red Hook. I still can't believe the price! Amazing
Pros: Great Pizza and Price affordable
Cons: None what so ever if you love good pizza
Posted 05/06/09