DeFrancisco's Pizzeria & Ristorante

97 Merrick Rd, Baldwin
(516) 442-3561

Recent Reviews

FacTsunami (#FT)

Pizza is pretty good. Nice crunch. The sauce was eh but the other qualities pull through. Solid slice 7 out of 10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Roy Naoum

Been going here for 10 years and LOVED IT! Place is under new ownership and is garbage now. Seems like staff has NO EXPERIENCE in this business, never coming here again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

A. V.B.

Unfortunately had a bad experience today for the first time since the new management. My mother had come in on Friday and spoke to the young lady at the counter inquiring about a special order for 4 pies for a church party on Sunday (today) to be picked up at 11:15. The girl was not sure because they open at 11:30 on Sundays but she called the manager (owner?) while my mom was there and said he could do that and was nice enough to give a discount for the church which is next door and my mom also works at the Baldwin library next door and they come often. I completely understand that Defrancisco's does not normally open earlier on a Sunday so all that needed to be done was to politely decline taking this order which my mother paid for in full ahead of time. Come Sunday I was there 11:15 and the place was empty. Come 11:30 ish the workers arrived. No knowledge of the 4 pizzas (even though it was in the books and the same girl who took the order and called the boss?). Whatever, not the workers fault it is who approved it. The pizza worker was in no rush to make these four pizzas and clearly the oven was not getting heated any time soon. After waiting until almost 12 with no pizza in sight I had to ask for a refund which was granted. Unfortunately, First Church Baldwin Methodist right next store was left without the pizzas for their event. Again, all that needed to be done was for the owner to have said they cannot fullfill this order and we would have gone someplace else. Very disappointed. Called the owner while at the shop waiting and his voicemail box was full. Again, refunded but the church event was a bust and my mom was embarrassed.Updated 12/15 despite being given a refund receipt my credit card has not been refunded. It has been 10 business days. Please respond or I will be contacting my credit card company. Thank you.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jeziel Ortiz

They are amazing people and the food was phenomenal and this is coming from someone who doesn’t like pizza at all and they definitely didn’t leave any crumbs because they make it with love <3

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cassandra Donnelly

Moved out of town, like 5 years ago came back to the area. Decided to get a slice from my favorite spot. It was like nothing has changed. The thin crust I love and that sesame seed crust that make it stand

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Gallo

It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t very good either.

Food: 2

Service: 5

Samuel Rodriguez

Walked in and half the lights were out. Got my to go order home opened it up and it was bone dry. No sauce at all. I specifically asked for francese sauce instead of tomato sauce on the penne and they said yes, we’ll do it. I ordered chicken francese. The whole idea behind chicken francese is chicken in a lemon butter and white wine sauce. I got dry chicken and dry penne and no attempt to make anything right when I called to complain. I would not recommend this restaurant for to go orders as such.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jesse S.

I ordered from them got charged and didn’t get my food lol they didn’t even have the courtesy to reach out to me……there a

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rosie Domenech

So I don’t understand what’s going on but I ordered a pie half sausage… the pizza was all over the box … sloppy !!! I’ve been using them for 4 years now and I never had a problem until nowI sent the manager a picture of a sloppy pizzaHe sent me another pieAnd the second pie wasn’t as bad, but it was sloppy again and I didn’t have much cheese on it very disappointed

Food: 1

Princess Pudd

I liked their pizza place. The workers were very polite and I’ve never met them before. He let us try one of the pepperoni garlic nots and it was good. The pizza was delicious also. The buffalo chicken pizza was spicy and the bbq chicken was good. They made sure our food is cooked all the way. I enjoyed their pizza. I would love to go back.

Jim Ram

Sesame seed crust, need I say more. In my honest opinion the best pizza in Baldwin and the surrounding areas. I always get a whole pie with extra cheese. So tasty and delicious. They are on the online delivery app, but I prefer to pick it up myself. Businesses are struggling to stay afloat and the online apps just nickel and dime these mom and pop stores. Plus I save a few bucks when I get it myself.Service is exceptional and they make you feel welcomed. It's like stepping into a time machine when I go here, back to when things were not so crazy and being yourself was the norm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ming M.

The baked clams are out of this world! Love the chicken wings too. But the star of the place is the calzone: piping hot cheese and meat inside a nutty crusty dough with sesame seeds, with marinara dipping sauce on the side. So satisfying, every time.

Joe F.

Very good pizza love the menu great staff great delivery service all good keep up the good work

Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.net

Very friendly staff; get red sauce for your sausage rolls

Leon Case

Service is great and the food is even better! The gravy is awesome.

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DeFrancisco's Pizzeria & Ristorante

97 Merrick Rd, Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 442-3561