The Crazy Italian

Sadly it looks like this great place has closed for good...

The Crazy Italian Pizzeria imports New York water to perfect their New York style pizza and they also have the best version of a margherita pizza I've had in the New Orleans area. Granted that at least to my taste they could add a whole LOT more basil to the margherita pizza to make it even better. Their other pizza options are also nice and the pizza crust here is generally quite nicely done. The one area I found they could use some substantial improvement is in their pasta where I have just found that there are better options for pasta in the area than what they offer here. Another area they offer some fantastic flavors are in the dessert category as they do offer some really amazing gelato options. Overall this is a great spot for pizza and gelato while I would probably not put the pasta anywhere near the top of my favorites.

My video review of The Crazy Italian is here:
https://youtu.be/uFzB1ZClE7k

Bolognese pasta was really good and the reason this review is 4/5 instead of 3. I was not impressed with the pizza at all. From what I could tell based on bottom of crust, pizzas are baked on a screen like any other chain pizzeria. I’m sure it would be significantly better if baked on stove, particularly when it comes to texture.

The best NY style pizza in NOLA! I grew up in NY and this is the best pizza I have found in NOLA. The pizzas are hug and are full of flavor. I order for pick up and it always hot and ready when I get there. Whenever I'm missing home I grab a pizza. 🍕

Crazy Italian expanded its original location. It definitely has a North East Pizza Parlor vibe. It’s relatively hidden at the end of Harrison Ave., but definitely worth the trip. The pizza is NY style and the owner uses fantastic ingredients to include NY bottled water he has shipped down to make the dough. His attention to detail and tribute to the style of pizza he makes shows with every bite.

Don't walk out before you try the food. Our first impressions were not very good. The place needs a little more attention to decor. The service was very lacking, and they had the tv's off sink. That being said, the food was AAAAA-AMAZING. The GARLIC KNOTS!!!!! SOOOO GOOD!!! The pasta bolognese with papparedelle noodles was exquisite!!! I would go again in a heart ❤️ beat!! I can't wait!