Di Fara Pizza
The Midwood, Brooklyn pizzeria founded in 1965 by Dom DeMarco, a pilgrimage site for serious pizza eaters.
Example
The trip is the ritual: a Q train ride deep into Brooklyn to Avenue J, a wait at the counter, then one round and one square eaten on the spot.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Di Fara worth the 45 minute trip from Manhattan?
For pizza obsessives, yes. For casual eaters on a short trip, a top Manhattan or Williamsburg slice delivers most of the value in less time.
Round or square at Di Fara?
Get one of each. The square holds the olive oil and basil differently and the debate between them is the point.
How do I get to Di Fara from Manhattan?
Take the Q train deep into Brooklyn to the Avenue J stop, which puts you steps from the door. Check opening hours first, since the shop opens at noon.
