Brooklyn Boys Italian Restaurant
20800 N John Wayne Pkwy,Ste 118, Maricopa, AZ, 85139
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Address :
20800 N John Wayne Pkwy,Ste 118
Maricopa, AZ, 85139 - Phone (520) 868-6800
- Website https://www.brooklynboys.net
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Crystal H.
Maricopa has very few decent sit-down restaurants to eat at and, up until recently, Brooklyn Boys was our favorite to restaurant to patron. My family and I usually go to the restaurant every couple of weeks and always order the same thing, Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken and Shrimp Alla Boys. Usually the food tastes pretty good and is mostly consistent. Our last trip, on Sunday May 17th, however was not a pleasant experience. The customer service is never very good, so we don't really have high expectations there. The Catelope Martini that I ordered was not prepared properly, the drink was warm and the correct flavored vodka was not used. The Shrimp Alla Boys and the Penne alla Vodka were not prepared up to the standards that we are accustomed to. The garlic in the Shrimp alla Boys was still raw, the shrimp was bland, and there was no lemon squeezed into the dish. The Penne alla Vodka did not come with the pancetta bacon that is normally in the sauce and the penne pasta was not drained properly before adding the sauce, which made the dish watery. When we spoke to the server about the inconsistencies that we experienced with the food, she brought the manager/bartender in to talk with us. We explained that we come here all the time and what was wrong with each of the dishes. The manager said that their pizza cook is in charge of the kitchen on Sundays and that's why the food wasn't up to par. She offered to discount our food since we did not want to wait for them to remake the order. When we received the check, we were insulted. The manager "kindly" gave us a $5 discount for our inconvenience in walking into their restaurant and subjecting ourselves to their poorly prepared food. She then had the audacity to wish us a goodnight without looking ashamed of herself. $5 REALLY!!! The only thing that they didn't screw up was my fiance's Stella, so at least the manager/bartender can pour a beer. All the other items that we ordered were awful, so I hope you didn't hurt yourself putting that "discount" in. I wish I could say that we would give Brooklyn Boys another try, but they really don't have anything that makes the restaurant special anymore. I can overlook poor service if the food is good, but it's just a waste of money if a restaurant has poor service and inconsistent food.
(2)Stephanie C.
I have lived in Maricopa for over 8 years and this is my favorite place to eat. The garlic knots are a must every time we go. There pizza is wonderful just like New York. I have had several entrees and have never been disappointed. Also it's family owned and wonderful to see the owner's son who used to bus the tables at a young age is now old enough now to be a server.
(4)Jerry N.
GREAT pizza and service. If you love NY pizza, this is your place. NO one said good pizza was cheap, but if you enjoy good pizza, this is the place. I ordered 2-3 pizza's when we were there and all were excellent.
(5)Kelly B.
I have eaten there twice and both times the food and service was great. The meatball sandwich is as good as any. The oven baked lasagne is excellent and I would recommend it. Fresh homemade bread with balsamic and oil which was spiced up made it an excellent dinner. Not as busy or noisy as Olive Garden or Macaronni Grill and has a smaller menu but priced comparable. Dining here saved a trip into Chandler and was not disappointed....... Don't know about Guiseppe's personal life and this is probably not the forum to review that.
(4)MW W.
Excellent Italian food. Try their Fettucini alfredo, or spaghetti marinara. Also be sure to have dessert. Their tiramisu is excellent
(5)Alison T.
Tonight we decided to get their pizza and wings. It was a pickup order so I can't speak a ton for service but the food was pretty decent. Not amazing but not terrible either. The 3 stars is because it was really over priced for what we got. $27 for a medium pizza and some wings, just seemed a bit pricey. All in all it wasn't bad, we'd try them again but I still love Papa Murphys much better.
(3)Angel P.
Everything is delicious. I'm a regular and everything is always great. Occasionally they burn my garlic knots but beyond that their food is fantastic and lunch specials are a great deal
(4)Shelli W.
I am from NY and continue to look for a better "pie". I've tried Brooklyn Boys several times now but am not impressed with the pie. Wish I could say I will be back but - no need for another try. Too bad - Maricopa needs a good pie place.
(2)Mookie B.
Great place! Our server was super nice and friendly! Good service and great food! The ravioli is very yummy!!
(5)Tanya B.
Best pizza in Maricopa by far! We love the service we receive at Brooklyn boys. Always personal and very friendly. Bar staff is fun and attentive. Great experience. The Monte Bianco pizza is insanely good and like nothing I have ever had before. The garlic knots are delicious and the cannolis are my husbands favs!! Sometimes we stop in just for those! Give this place a try. You won't be devastated.
(5)Sarah W.
My boyfriend and I have found our new favorite pizza place. So good. Very comfortable environment. Love the garlic knots, the wings are also amazing. I haven't tried something that I didn't enjoy here. Great service as well.
(5)Johnson M.
Pizza was awesome! Very clean inside restaurant which is what I love to see!
(5)Kate M.
My husband and I have eaten here over a dozen times in the past year and a half and never had a bad meal. Some real stars on their menu are: Eggplant Paesano and Chicken Marsala, both in portions perfect for sharing with another person. The pizza is exceptional, with a light chewy crust, not thin and not thick but just right, and the toppings are all fresh. I always order this combo and it is one of our favorite pizzas anywhere: meatballs, sausage, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms. I took a friend there who had been to Brooklyn Boys once and said she didn't like it. Well after I gave her a slice of that pizza, she said that was the best pizza she ever had! The calzones are wonderful too, with some of the smoothest, creamiest ricotta I have ever had. Also, the garlic knots and calamari are always spot on and the wine selection is limited but very good. A good mix of American and Italian wines. They used to have a very entertaining bartender, Scott, but the last time I was there they said he moved to NY. That made me sad because he was funny as hell. But it's still a great experience and I'm glad we didn't move too far away and can still make the half hour drive to Brooklyn Boys. Well worth it!
(5)Lois D.
This is probably the best sit down restaurant in Maricopa. The pizza is incredibly tasty and well seasoned. We also tried a pasta dish that was quite tasty. If you like sweets order the cheesecake. The cannolis are also very good. We had a great experience with great service.
(4)Betty C.
Soooooo, everyone deserves a second chance, right? We are back in town for a few months and it isn't as if there is a LOT of restaurant selection in Maricopa. Why not give Brooklyn Boys another look-see? So we did, this time, I asked again, what the greens on the salad were. "Mixed greens". Hmmmmm I guess iceberg lettuce is still the gold standard of mixed greens at Brooklyn Boys. Service was slow, we took several pictures of one of the servers doing her hair at the mirror, then serving tables. I don't mean just touching her hair, I mean brushing it, putting it up, the whole nine yards. Then she did it behind the counter. Even better--right where the food comes up. We both had lasagna this time, it was okay, nothing to write home about. The creme brulee was a fiasco to get, and the screaming that it came with --well we could have done without that. I don't think we'll give this place a third try...
(2)Scott S.
Food was good waitress was a little high pressure. This was our first time their will try it again.
(3)Charles S.
Let me tell you. This place is excellent for Maricopa. The have the best pizza by far. Their recipes are authentic and their service is great. I enjoy bringing the family for dinner and special occasions.
(5)Robo C.
Not understanding the outstanding reviews for this place. Despite being one of like 5 couples in this mostly-dead restaurant, our server took a while to show up, and then took another 15 minutes or so to bring out a basket of garlic knots. Funny enough, they ended up being the best part of the meal - hot, fresh, flavorful, and only $3. I ordered The Works pizza, my wife got the mediterranean salad. Her salad was sad looking - a huge pile of iceberg lettuce, topped with canned red peppers, canned artichokes, canned kalamata olives (that were weirdly black, not the deep purple color kalamata olives normally are), a disgustingly pale-pink few slices of tomato and a sprinkling of pre-crumbled feta. Funny thing is, if this salad had been $5 or $6, I probably would have said "Hey, at least it's big and the price is right." But it was $9. I expect it to be something decent for a $9 salad. My pizza came out looking pretty generic, but I gave it a shot. So, I say this not to try and be condescending or snobby but just to be dead serious: The pizza tasted EXACTLY, I mean like ABSOLUTELY THE SAME as Peter Piper Pizza. The toppings, the crust, the sauce, the cheese, I mean...this basically was Peter Piper Pizza. And as a poor Mexican, I've had my fair share of PPP so I know it when I have it. I didn't know whether to be impressed or sad. I saw all the pastas coming out of the kitchen and they all looked good, and the portions were enormous (word to the owner - it's pasta. Wanna lower your costs? Then serve less and quit sending everyone home with leftovers) but if the pastas were of the same quality as the pizza and salad, then I'm glad I didn't order any. More so because they were all like $15 a plate. This isn't Scottsdale, it's freaking Maricopa. Lower your prices, make smaller portions and make them higher quality. And for crap's sake, figure out your identity. Are you a sports bar? Then add more TVs and play some music. Are you a fine Italian restaurant? Then lose the neon beer signs and add some class to the place. Are you a deli? No? Then get rid of the dessert case. So weird.
(2)T R.
Unfortunately our second visit was not any better than the first! The decor is not bad - especially for Maricopa - and our waitress Janie, was as friendly and efficient as you can get! Its just that the food is not very good: wifey's meat Stromboli was bland, my Italian Combo sandwich was the same (both $7 @ lunch). The accompanying French Onion soup was not good at it all due to an excessive amount of Italian seasoning. The house Cabernet was decent and at a good price ($5). The problem is there is MUCH better fare across the street at Baro's!
(2)Emily C.
Meh. I was very underwhelmed with this place. We went for happy hour and pizza but were shocked to be told they had 0 drink specials. The small bar was half-full of a 50+ crowd so we took a booth. The service was fine but the food was very plain. Next time I feel like pizza I'll hit up Barro's down the street. I doubt I will return.
(2)Glenn B.
The Linguini with White Wine Clam Sauce is fantastic. Service great and always reliable. The cheese Ravioli is just as good too! No need to go into town for a pie or Italian! Just go to Brooklyn Boys!
(4)Richard B.
This is the best place to eat in Maricopa, hands down! Now, that's like being the classiest Kardashian, but still... this place is good. I enjoy the Rigatoni Basilico, and anything else with their Pesto sauce. Their pizzas are fantastic, and the atmosphere is about as classy as Maricopa gets. Still, can't give them five stars, because their 10 dollar calamari is way too chewy, and almost soggy in texture. It was a huge disappointment that only Pesto could make better.
(4)Gonzalo M.
The next revolution of slow food serving in the city of Maricopa Has it's Mecca in this corner restaurant. You can take the whole night to delight yourself with the pizza or Italo-American entree. No rush allows you to experience a rare commodity of friendship and family.
(5)Jim S.
Great pizza only downside is that it's pickup only pizza is a little expensive but the good is good
(4)Megan W.
I love pizza like Michelangelo loves pizza. Except I am really, really picky about my pizza. I refuse to eat Pizza Hut or Domino's because...eww. And I like New York style pizza while my husband prefers Chicago style. Finding a pizza place we both loved was a challenge. When we lived in Scottsdale we had an NYPD pizza close by and it was awesome--even Hubby loved it. But after moving to Maricopa I was without epic pizza. Until I finally talked the Hubby into trying Brooklyn Boys. So glad we did! Except, you know, now I am going to eat a lot of pizza.
(4)Chris E.
My girlfriend really likes this place. We get pretty good Italian here and it is definately a nice place in town for a date. I am not really happy about the prices. Seems to be a bit much for noodles. I really love their homemade tiramisu. I try and get it every time.
(3)Craig B.
So where do I start. Back in 2006 we moved into a new house here in maricopa. Wanting to support the businesses in maricopa we waited an rejoiced as new business's opened in maricopa. I don't remember whether Brooklyn Boys was opened after or before we moved to Maricopa, however being from New York and loving Italian food we gave it a try. The place was very nice, but didn't remind me of Brooklyn. When I go to a new Italian restaurant I have certain meals I get. These are usually my base line meals. These meals are, baked ziti w meatballs, chicken parm w spaghetti or chicken parm hero. If a restaurant gets these right I'm coming back. I don't remember what I had in 2006 but what I do remember is a lack of flavor. Not garlicky enough, not oreganoe enough, no flavor and no love.. We moved out of Maricopa in 2009. Fast forward to 12/23/2013 we move back to Maricopa. This time we really needed them to step up. So on our 2nd visit to Brooklyn boys, samething. Man I was disappointed. This time the place is a little tired, ripped cushions and such, the food was the same. I'm not sure exactly what is missing but a little more time, a little more love, some more seasoning and freshness would make this a great place. In a nut shell, The Brooklyn Boys must of left Brooklyn in a hurry, to come out to arizona, because they left the receipts in Brooklyn. Forget about it! No really..... forget about it.
(2)Kirsten N.
Great thin crust pizza! Would easily get five stars if the service were better. It can be hit-or-miss. And considering the prices on the dinner menu, the staff should be more well-dressed.
(4)Joel S.
Food was good, service was fairly poor. Seemed the wait staff was more interested in local gossip then serving guests. Prices were okay I guess. Overall service made it a bad experiance
(2)Derek-Timi J.
Food was good but not great!! The worst cheesecake I have ever had and the service was horrible from our waitress who was in a daze it seemed! Italian in Maricopa you don't have any options but I would say its worth a drive to Chandler for better Italian food.
(3)Al S.
Not a fan, too bland (like out of a can) man.
(2)Kimberly P.
We really enjoy this restaurant. They have Top Notch pizza and delicious food all around. We have never ordered dessert, so I cannot comment there, but their wine list is pretty decent priced. The atmosphere is very laid back and the service (while in the past - not so great) has come a long way. This is definitely a staple for my family since we don't have a ton of restaurants down in the 'Copa and while we don't eat out a lot, this place always comes up for us. You have to try the Brooklyn Boys Salad - Delish!
(4)James S.
I am a single Dad of a soon to be three year old girl and it is hard to find a place in Maricopa that is both good for her and I. The neon signs on the window have always motivated me NOT to take my child in there, but I thought, hey, let's give it a go. It was in the mid afternoon, so there were no other patrons when we entered. We were sat in a booth (which was offered to us as a choice from either table or booth when the "Owner"? made a point to tell the waitress to give us options) I don't think his making a point to her about offering us the option was necessary or tactful considering he did it right in front of us. I thought the guy was rude to her, which probably started me off on the wrong foot. So, she sits us at a booth which really needs to be wiped down. I am not the type of person that needs everything to be spick and span, but clean is nice. I thought she may return with a cloth, but the crumbs from before lingered on throughout our meal. Not impressed. After we were sat down and while fidgeting with a young child, the waitress went right into the drink and food order of which I had to tell her I needed time. The place is not kid friendly though and I say this in regards to the food selection for kids. I am not going to hit them on that, but ... They offer a kids menu, but don't really give you anything with it, so my daughter and I split a pizza and garlic bread. They don't even have chocolate milk for kids. It's the cheap orange juice, or soda. The waitress gave my daughter two used crayons and before the end of the meal, she covertly (or so she thought) took the crayons back. There were no other kids in the restaurant and there was no reason to not leave the crayons until we left. I thought that was really cheap and weird. I am glad my daughter didn't snap one in half or I would be afraid of getting the bill. The Food. The garlic bread was the worst I have ever had in my life. It was soggy and felt like it was cooked by humidity, not an oven. It was like it was covered in garlic butter then not toasted. I didn't return it as I knew I would be writing this place off and really wanted to leave. The pizza came and it was one of the worst pizzas I have ever had. Pizza is not hard to make, but I feel even harder to mess up. The Sauce was used sparingly, the cheese was overused, the meats minimal and the grease and water (from veggies?) were overwhelming. This is the kind of pizza you expect from a cheap delivery service, but not from a sit down place that "specializes" in pizza. There is nothing authentic about this pizza at all. Granted, I did not try any of their "authentic" dishes, but I am not going to bother. If you can't even get garlic bread right, there are other places to eat. The waitress was trying to be good, but did not seem experienced
(3)Caren L.
The best recommendation typically comes from word of mouth, and Brooklyn Bros was highly recommended by the valet at the hotel we were staying at. I am glad we listened because the place did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is pretty regular, with a small bar by the entrance to accommodate happy hour diners. The service was attentive, and the menu was varied enough to accommodate everyone's tastes. Hits at our table included the Potabella Ravioli in Pink Sauce (4 stars),Chicken Parmigiana (3 stars) and a huge Spaghetti with Meatballs kiddie meal. Not sure if I will be passing by this place again, but not a bad place to visit when in town.
(4)Chris J.
Stereotypical pizza place salads... Iceberg lettuce, 1 giant piece of quartered tomato, canned black olives and onions. I couldn't even finish it because it was completely lacking in any flavor whatsoever. My wife had the chicken sandwich lunch special and I had the 2 pizza slice lunch special. I of course had to pay extra if I actually wanted any toppings on those slices otherwise it would have just been a cheese pizza. What adult eats plain cheese pizza? The food came out and we received 2 half soggy have crunchy pieces of pizza that was more grease than anything but I was able to at least eat it. I'm guessing they have a pre made cheese pizza in their kitchen and they just throw whatever toppings are ordered on it and run it through the oven again. My wife's chicken sandwich could have easily been served in an elementary school cafeteria. Obviously frozen breaded chicken patty on generic looking buns with lettuce and a tomato slice. She couldn't get halfway through it. The decor is nice by any standard. I noticed a table leg being leveled by a wadded up napkin and it made me chuckle. If they put at least as much pride in their food as they did in decorating the place it might be worth a second trip there but we will pass because they obviously do not take any personal pride in what they serve. The food you will receive here is worth maybe 1/3rd what they charge. Do yourself a favor and eat elsewhere unless you have no palette whatsoever.
(2)David C.
I gave this a eek 1 star as I was not impressed at anything about this place. I have not been back since. We took my grandparents to Brooklyn Boys when they came to visit. We thought we would try someplace safe as we are foodies who like a lot of places that scare away your typical midwestern farmers. While we thought this was going to be safe, it was far from it. We went with 2 different pizzas. The first being very forgettable and there is nothing to note about it, except that it was burnt (we told our waitress just agreed that it was burnt without offering a new pie or a discount or anything) and the other was very memorable. Especially memorable for my grandpa, who has not let go of reminding me every time he saw me after our visit how horrible the white pizza is. Now I did not expect this to be Cibo or Pizzeria Bianco or LGO quality, I did expect it to be decent pizza, but apparently the Brooklyn and Italian are just in the name, because I have had better for NYPD and even Dominos. The white pizza seemed to have about 1 inch of ricotta on it, making it is creamy mess. My GPs love gas station Iowa pizza, so it is hard to make them frown, but Brooklyn Boys sure did. We have not had this place since and refuse. When I say my grandpa would tease me. It was not on a Monday and then again on Friday - it would be 5 or 6 months between times when I see him and he'd ask if I brought any of that horrible white pizza with me. The place seems busy when we go by, so maybe in the last year they have updated their menu. I would be curious to see another Yelp on this place.
(1)Timothy T.
Best lasagna I have ever had.... PERIOD. Their thin crust pizzas have successfully converted me over from thick pan style pizzas as well. The atmosphere is casually upscale, yet the prices are well in line with what you find in a sit down restaurant in Maricopa, around $10-15/person. my family has been going there for years now, and have rarely been let down. When we are, the matter is always promptly taken care of. The owners are both Italian, and really know how to cook up some amazingly... (I really don't to use this word, because so many people use it and then you try the food, and it tastes like crap, but I genuinely believe it to be...) authentic Italian food. Give them a try, you won't regret it. One side note... in the summer, don't overdress... it always gets a bit warm inside.
(5)Thomas A.
I have not dined in at this restaurant yet, but will. The atmosphere is nice but still keeps it fairly casual. The pizza is amazing and they keep it NY style. There is plenty of pizza to choose from, but they are by far the BEST!!! Local restaurant absolutely worth trying!!!
(5)Jamie R.
Their pizza is the most authentic Italian you will find here in Maricopa and we tried it all. From Philly and being Italian I was struggling until we found this place. Love it!
(5)Todd P.
Not my favorite, but serviceable. Italian dishes are way overpriced. Pizza is decent, desert selection very good.
(3)Bob G.
The pizza is great. The rest of the food is bland. I've been there 5 times and any time I order anything other than pizza it's always a big disappointment. Tonight I ordered chicken piccata. The chicken was a plain boneless skinless breast with no breading or flavoring of any kind. It looked like it was baked or boiled then tossed into the pasta. NOT worth the $16.50! Who makes chicken piccata without breading and frying the chicken anyway? Unless your doctor has put you on a bland diet your better off driving the 20 or so miles to olive garden in Tempe.
(1)Angela P.
Ate here with my cousin and my husband. We ordered fried zucchini and shared a pizza. The zucchini was awesome, had just enough crisp without being burned. The pizza was very authentic, absolutely fantastic. We will definitely check it out again.
(4)Bradley B.
Went here with my wife for our anniversary. GREAT pizza! We both agreed it was our 2nd favorite pizza of all time!
(5)Jerry C.
Bland food with little or no flavor. With the high prices, they can afford to use some herbs! Great for baby food! Also, the creme brûlée has too much gelatin (not supposed to have any)!
(2)Irene A.
There are only a handful of sit down restaurants in Maricopa. A majority of those places are sports bars. Instead of going to our usual haunt, we decided to go somewhere different. Brooklyn Boys is a cozy Italian place. The wine was good, but that's the only thing I was really impressed with. I don't remember the name of the dish, but it was a penne pasta in a creamy pesto sauce with diced chicken. The sauce was laid on thick and a bit salty. I think the dish would have benefitted from less sauce and some mushrooms and tomatoes. It just needed something else.
(3)Michael T.
I have been here 3 times. This place is so-so. The food isn't great, and the service is just ok. It's OK to go for a few drinks and halfway decent food. Just don't expect anything great to happen from this place.
(2)Melissa M.
My mom and I were craving for some spaghetti, so we went to Brooklyn Brothers to satisfy our cravings. We ordered some spaghetti marinara with meat balls. It was delicious but it was not to my liking. Maybe because I'm not used to their type of spaghetti (Italian probably). It was watery and not so flavorful and thick like the Filipino spaghetti I was so used to. Also, there were supposed to be four meatballs; instead of four meatballs, it was only two meatballs cut in half. Quite a disappointment...the meatballs were small too. But theservers were really nice and polite so that was a plus for me. The place was well decorated and had nice furniture. Still I want to have the Jollibee spaghetti I was so used to eating back in the Philippines, even if it was fast food...for me it was still the best. But most of all, nothing beats home cooked meals especially my mother's cooking. =)
(3)Taylor R.
I love Brooklyn Boys. They have amazing pizza and if you can't decide what to order, then you should definitely try their penne pasta with vodka sauce. Their dessert menu is top notch too. Although I'm slightly biased because anyone who serves Creme Brulee is on my favorites list. They have pretty good service too. Its a casual type place but you could go there a bit dressy and not feel over dressed. Its definitely one of the better places to eat in Maricopa, which otherwise has a low standard for food service.
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