Houdini Kitchen Laboratory
(Now Closed)Pizzeria$$$$
Ridgewood
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KinoJuly 31, 2017Wood fired oven pizza by the pie. Get the Houdini Green pie, the goat cheese makes this veggie pie delicious. You can take your pie to go and drink craft beers at nearby Bridge & Tunnel. Cash only.
- EaterDecember 9, 2013Houdini serves 12'' Neapolitan-style pizzas with simple topping combinations, like pancetta and basil, and tomato with garlic and oregano. The menu also includes two salads and three desserts.
Chitra AgrawalFebruary 17, 2014Love the Queen Margherita that comes with their homemade stracciata cheese because adds a nice creamy texture to the pie. Their burata and homemade chili oil is delicious
Beautiful post-industrial space with a grand beer hall feel. Sit on the patio and get the Guido BK or Houdini Green for a taste of something new and exciting you likely won't get elsewhere.
Elizabeth KeeNovember 20, 2013Best brick oven pizza in Brooklyn or Queens! The deserts are to die for- authentic Italian Tartufo (the only one in NY). Felt like I was an Italian family's table, not at a restaurant. #datenight
Best pizza in the neighborhood. A hidden gem! You might walk right past it if you aren't paying attention. My favorite pizza is the stinky feet, and be sure to order the burrata. Amazing.
Maridi NalleNovember 11, 2016Full bar. Excellent gourmet thin crust brick oven pizza. Our fave pizza is the Habanera. Nice warehouse vibe. Good Caesar Salad.
Elias GerstmayrNovember 10, 2017Great authentic pizza from the wood-fired oven. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Try the Habanera, the oil adds quite the spicy kick.
Alp OzcelikJune 15, 2014Amazing amazing pizza! Big fan of the Queen (with homemade stracciatella cheese!) really interesting take on Caesar salad as well.
Marc MayerAugust 27, 2015Tasty pies, good burrata and a huge outdoor area. Super friendly wait staff, too. Definitely worth the trip to Queens.
GiacsonOctober 27, 2018For an italiano its hard to find proper food but here pizzas and pasta are quite honest to the tradition.still don’t get the name of the place associated with italian food😜
Get the habanera, and give it a little drizzle of the chili oil if you can handle that. Double spicy, in a pretty special way!
Mariya FedApril 11, 2015Love this place, the food is amazing and the staff is so attentive and great.
SandyOctober 7, 2016Awesome Margherita pizza. But really, all of the different pizzas I have had so far do not disappoint.
Aylin ErhanMay 14, 2017Better food than Roberta's in North Brooklyn! Definitely shouldn't pass this one by!
Dan SohaydaNovember 21, 2019Some interesting pizza options like cabbage for instance which was really good but they appear to skimp on toppings and sauce. Mostly crust...
inna katsFebruary 17, 2016Habanero and the queen are my fave. The regular margherita was yummy as well.
Chris OdegardSeptember 17, 2019The gluten free pizza is okay but make sure you get enough toppings to balance out the crust
Zii HammadApril 17, 2015Not disappointing, but not amazing. Solid dough, but I felt like something was missing from the whole flavor ensemble. Great beer, nice staff, would come again.
Serious EatsMarch 17, 2014Solid pizza for the neighborhood; stick to simpler toppings for best results.
Jetty-Jane ConnorFebruary 6, 2014Pancetta and radicchio is the most beautiful pizza I've ever had. So worth the trek.
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Houdini Kitchen Laboratory
15-63 Decatur St (btwn Wyckoff & Irving Ave)
Ridgewood, NY 11385
United States
Ridgewood, NY 11385
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
(718) 456-3770
Features
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Yes
Credit Cards
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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