Love & Dough - Brooklyn

Love & Dough in Brooklyn is a charming spot to experience specialties from one of Italy's greatest cooking regions, Campania. As the dough is made daily with imported Caputo flour from Naples, one can easily fall in love with the thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas made in the brick oven, along with homemade pastas and Mediterranean salads, all crafted with the freshest ingredients. The restaurant, designed by neighborhood furniture designer Richard Velloso, reflects the sensibilities of Brooklyn's industrial storied past while paying tribute to the richness of Italian culture and elegance. Love & Dough's interior is adorned with black and white photos of the Italian way of life, and with high ceilings and large glass window panels, it offers the choice to observe passers-by or watch the art of pizza making as it occurs in the open kitchen. All dishes are orchestrated under award-winning celebrity pizzaiolo Giuseppe Manco, who took home the first prize as best Italian-style pizza maker in the 2014 Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, beating out another 60 chefs. Love & Dough opened its doors on December 14, 2015, and is the second restaurant by owner Arthur Hasani, who fell in love with Italy while studying abroad a decade ago. The restaurant is located almost adjacent to the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn, making it a perfect spot to enjoy specialty pizzas, fresh pastas, and other old-world delights. Love & Dough is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the best of Italian cuisine in a charming and authentic setting.