A Visit To The New Aita Pizzeria in Brooklyn, NY

pizzeriaThe Michael W Travels really loves pizza and enjoys trying out different pizzerias close to home and far away.

When I read about a new place which was serving a new style of pizza in Brooklyn, I needed to give Aita Pizzeria in Clinton Hill a try. We visited a few days after the shop opened (in September) and I have to say that we were really impressed.

Aita Pizzeria serves Calabrese style pizza which is a somewhat thick, cheese-less variety as well as more typical NY style slices and Sicilians. We decided to order one of each to share.

a piece of food on a paper plateThe Calabrese style square is covered in a thicker, tasty sauce. There’s also a few olives on top. What we were most impressed with was how light the crust felt, while also being nice and crunchy. I do like Sicilian slice at times but I don’t love when they feel super heavy. There was also a touch of heat which Kim and I liked.

It’s hard to call this pizza but it was delicious. I could see this being cut into smaller pieces and served instead of bread at an Italian restaurant. When we go back to Aita, I’ll definitely be ordering a Calabrese slice again.

a slice of pizza on a paper plateThe NY style slice had a different sauce than the Calabrese but was also delicious. The slice was very cheesy to the extent where it looked like it might have extra cheese. A lot of people were coming in and ordering slices with toppings. Next time I might give a topping a try but this was awesome as is. a plate of food on a tableThe Siciliana was very different than the Calabrese. It features a thinner sauce as well as a generous amount of cheese. What I liked was that this wasn’t an overly heavy square. Some of the best bites of this slice were the burnt cheese on some of the edges.
a plate with food on itThe only item we didn’t love was the pepperoni pinwheel. The dough seemed to be undercooked and it also lacked any real flavor. I usually love pinwheels but this missed the mark.

I think if the pinwheel was cooked longer and some sauce for dipping is included, it could be a solid item.

Overall, the pizza at Aita Pizzeria really hit the spot. This pint-sized pizzeria is a great option for a quick slice or if you live in the area. With only 4 stools inside, it’s a hard place to go to if you expect to sit down and eat. Regardless, their unique Calabrese style pizza is delicious and worth a try as are their other slices.

When we visit again, it will be tough to decide what to order. I’m not sure that this is a bad thing!

Aita Pizzeria is located at 373 Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. 

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8 thoughts on “A Visit To The New Aita Pizzeria in Brooklyn, NY

  1. I’ll be in DUMBO during the week

    I can’t wait to try the three you suggested since I loved Patsy’s before an Isle’s game and loved it and I have heard it’s only regarded as “good”

    What about the Peter Luger cheeseburger for lunch one day or are there better options?

  2. John J- Thanks! That would be an amazing project!

    Albert Trotter- They were $2.50 per slice which is very fair!

    Jorge- It certainly isn’t! Some of my Manhattan favs are Rubirosa, NY Pizza Suprema, Joe’s, Lombardi’s and Prince St Pizza. Which do you like?

  3. What about Manhattan Michael? – I live in Manhattan and people or friends visiting ask me for excellent pizza places, but that’s not an easy answer !

  4. Michael- That’s a great question and the answer depends on what area you’ll be in.

    If you’re near Williamsburg, I’d suggest picking 3 from Best Pizza, Williamsburg Pizza, L’Industrie, Joe’s and Emmy Squared. (Emmy Squared is a restaurant, no slices.)

    If you’re close to Coney Island and have a car, I’d say Totonno’s (original location), Spumoni Gardens and DiFara.

    DUMBO- Julianna’s, Grimaldi’s and House of Pizza & Calzone. (First two- no slices, long lines on weekends.)

    There are so many more. Let us know where you go and enjoy!

    1. MW, nice review. I’m sure you could do a massive post on your review of all NYC pizza joints you’ve visited. Kind of a “Pizza Gourmet’s Guide” to NYC’s pizzas. I do realize this might amount to a lifetime’s work to be inclusive!!!!

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