Sicilian Pizza in East New York, Sliced to Order

Caterinas Pizzeria at 907 Livonia Avenue is the East New York counter where the Sicilian square is the reason people come back. Locals recommend the thick Sicilian slice over the round one, and the shop prices it plainly enough that the recommendation is not a splurge: pies top out around $29 and single items start at $2.50.

The shop runs Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so lunch and a late dinner both fit inside the week. It holds 4.3 out of 5 across 356 reviews, with the pizza and the family feel carrying the score and a few rough service moments pulling at it.

Beyond the slice case there is a fuller menu of heroes and pasta, which is what turns a slice stop into a takeout dinner for a household rather than a single-eater errand. Seating is limited to a degree that makes pickup the sensible default, and the next sections cover what to order first and how the counter actually behaves on a busy evening.

Address: 907 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Phone: (718) 385-5305
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 356 reviews
Price: $2.50 to $29.00, in the $ bracket
Order first: the Sicilian slice
Rest of the menu: heroes, pasta, pies by the whole tray
Service style: counter and takeout, limited seating
Order ahead: caterinaspizzeria.com
Status: active and operating in the asset record

Start with the Sicilian. It is the slice reviewers name by hand, and the square format is what separates this counter from the thin-crust shops a few blocks over. The dough is heavier, the bake is longer, and the result holds heat on the walk home in a way a floppy round slice does not.

The rest of the case is standard neighbourhood pizza, and it is priced to match: fair pricing is the phrase that repeats in the reviews, with the whole range running from $2.50 up to $29.00 for a full pie. That range is what makes the shop useful for two different errands, a two-dollar slice on the way to the train and a tray for a family dinner.

One honest limitation sits in the reviews. Several visits describe a rude exchange with a staff member, and the service score is not what the pizza score is. The slice is the dependable part; treat the counter as a transaction and the food delivers what the price promises.

Heroes and pasta are the second half of the operation, and they explain why the shop stays busy past the after-school slice window. A hero travels well and feeds someone who is not in the mood for pizza, which matters for a shared takeout order where one person always wants something else.

The pricing structure rewards ordering up. Single items start around $2.50, and the top of the range, near $29.00, is a full pie rather than a single serving, so a family order lands far cheaper than the ceiling suggests. That is the reason locals describe it as fair rather than cheap: the value shows up in volume, not in one slice.

Do not expect a long specials board. The menu is the shape of an old Brooklyn pizzeria, pizza plus heroes plus pasta, and it does that shape without much improvisation. If you want a thin-crust comparison, the tail below names three other slices within two kilometres of Livonia Avenue.

Yes, if you are picking up. Seating is limited, and the shop is built around the counter rather than the dining room, so the realistic plan is to call ahead or order through the website and carry the food out. Weeknights before seven move fastest; Friday and Saturday evenings back up as the pies go in.

The family feel is the part regulars defend. Staff are described as making an effort to know your name, and that is what turns a slice counter into a standing weekly stop for the blocks around Livonia Avenue. It is the kind of place where the transaction has a face attached to it.

Set expectations on service and you will be fine. Reviews split between friendly and abrupt, sometimes on the same day, and the pizza is the constant across both. For a first visit, order a Sicilian slice and a hero, and judge the shop on the food rather than the greeting, which is what the regulars do.

Where is Caterinas Pizzeria located?
907 Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn, on the stretch between East New York and Brownsville, with the counter facing the street.

What are the opening hours?
Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so the kitchen closes one hour earlier on Sunday.

Which pizza do people recommend?
The Sicilian slice. Reviewers single it out repeatedly, and the thicker square bake is what the shop is known for locally.

How much does a pie cost?
Prices run from $2.50 for single items up to $29.00 for the largest order, with the shop sitting in the $ bracket overall.

Do they serve anything other than pizza?
Yes. Heroes and pasta are on the menu, which makes it workable for a shared takeout dinner rather than only a slice errand.

Can you sit down inside?
Seating is limited. Most business is counter and takeout, so pickup is the safer plan if you are travelling to Livonia Avenue.

Is there a phone number or website to order ahead?
Yes, (718) 385-5305, and the shop publishes orders through caterinaspizzeria.com before you make the trip.

How is the service rated?
The shop holds 4.3 out of 5 from 356 reviews. Pizza and the family atmosphere carry the score, with some mixed service experiences noted.

Keep the slice crawl inside Brooklyn. Another East New York shop sells slices and whole pies with limited seating, and a Pica Pollo counter on Riverdale Avenue turns out tostones for takeout nearby. Late kitchens in the area cover Guyanese and Chinese plates with quiet dining, while a halal thin-crust shop pairs pizza with smashburgers and holds a 4.9 rating. Grandma slices and giant eggplant rolls round it out on Liberty Avenue, with penne alla vodka for anyone not ordering pizza.