Il Bel Paese Pizzeria & Trattoria

This welcoming Bushwick spot pairs Southern Italian classics with inventive square slices like pesto pepperoni and burrata.

  • Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
  • $$
  • 305 Knickerbocker Ave
  • 4.4 (352 reviews)

Description

Daily-made dough and locally sourced ingredients anchor a menu that stretches far past the typical red-sauce playbook. The kitchen accommodates varied diets with gluten-free crusts and vegan cheese, while turning out everything from hearty chicken bacon ranch slices to specialty toppings like bacon and fig jam. Diners can skip the pizza entirely for a creamy, beefy lasagna with garlic bread, or opt for what locals flag as a surprisingly solid burger. It is a neighborhood standby built on reasonable prices and unpretentious variety.


Good to know

Gluten-free crustVegan cheese

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