Louie & Ernie's Pizza

This is one special pizza shop that is worth recognizing especially for their sausage pizza. Any sausage pizza fan should visit this place without thinking twice about it. The sausages that they use on their sausage pizza have a unique taste and flavor that you do not experience anywhere else.

I have been going to all pizza spots throughout the Bronx since moving back. Definitely good pizza. Perfectly crispy when folded like the Nyers love!

Nice old style pizzeria. Rustic interior. Delicious pie. Crispy crust. Super hot on the plate. Deserves to be on the New York times best list

Classic Bronx pizza! Long standing, popular pizza parlor is cozy and inviting. Delicious regular pie and broccoli rabe calzone. Cash only, street parking.

Yes it’s always in the “top 10 best pizza in NYC” lists — and it’s great. But it’s not worth a trip from more than a borough away. We had the margarita (which has great mozzarella and a very bright vibrant red sauce) and a very good sausage pie (the fennel sausage is great!).

Was told by so many people that this was the spot to go visit. I finally went ahead and listened and pay them a visit, I went with the family and ordered 2 large pies one just cheese that was for my kids and one cheese and sausage that was my wife and I. I must say we got our first pizza which was the cheese pizza large (the kids pizza ) and I was so disappointed in how burned the underneath was I mean my kids started eating and immediately started making weird faces there mom and I asked what’s wrong they replied this thing is super burned at first we were like no way it’s fine just eat it but then we decided to try it and were absolutely stunned on how charred it was underneath I mean I had coal fire pizza before but this was definitely left unattended for a while then served it was super burned. We were very angry that the kids had to go through that but we’re also not the type of people to complain at the moment just to avoid any animosity nor any smart remarks on behalf of the staff. We then received our second pie and that was much better I even had to stop eating my portion which was half the pie that had cheese to offer it to my kids cause they were very hungry there mom had her side which was the sausage side and finished hers. All I’m saying is that if you’re going to visit this location tell then from the very beginning not to burn the pizza or leave it too long cause you will not enjoy it. This fits as a learning lesson through our process it sucks cause we were really looking forward to this but hey it’s ok maybe next time. Take care folks and enjoy just be sure to mention not to burn the pie and you should be good.

I’ve had their famous sausage pie before and it was great. However, it totally failed to live up to the hype today. Ordered a sausage slice and it literally looked like sausage there’s thrown on the slice. No care in presentation whatsoever.

🚨🍕Pizza Alert! 🍕🚨<br><br>This place is absolute fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥<br><br>Let me tell you, the crust is perfection 🤤, the sauce is out of this world 🤤, the cheese is so melty and delicious, and the sausage… omg 🤤. Just perfection in every bite.<br><br>The calzone? Hands down, the BEST I’ve ever had in my life 🥖🔥.<br><br>I honestly can't believe I waited this long to discover this gem. From the moment you walk in, you feel like family. It's that warm, cozy, “Mom-and-Pop” vibe that makes you want to stay forever.<br><br>The pizza is so good, I couldn't stop eating—even when I was full! 😅 And if you know me, you know I eat pizza ALL the time. This spot has officially topped every other place I’ve ever been. 🍕💯<br><br>The staff is amazing, too. Even when they’re busy, they greet you with a smile and the best attitude. 😊<br><br>Seriously, don’t wait—get here NOW. Like, right now! You won't regret it! 😍

Fantastic pizza always consistent. The best Margherita slice in NYC and you can wash it down with an ice cold Manhattan Special.

I drove over 30 minutes to Louie & Ernie’s Pizza in the Bronx after reading tons of glowing reviews—and I truly wish I hadn’t wasted my time or money. I ordered an extra-large pizza with extra sauce, extra cheese, and half garlic, sausage, and pepperoni. The smell in my car on the ride home had me hopeful, but that’s where the excitement ended.<br><br>For a whopping $46.00, I expected something special. That’s well above the average price for even a loaded XL pizza in the city, and honestly? I can’t imagine how bland and dry it would’ve been without the “extra” sauce and cheese I paid for—probably like eating a matzo cracker with toppings. And even with the extras, it was still dry, the cheese was sparse, and parts of the crust were burnt to a crisp.<br><br>The sauce lacked any depth—no basil, no salt, just a plain, uninspired tomato base that brought nothing to the table. Totally underwhelming.<br><br>Oh, and be aware—cash only, which just adds another layer of hassle in this day and age.<br><br>Deluso decisamente. Save your money and your gas—this one’s all hype, no heart

Louie & Ernie’s in the Bronx is a true hidden gem, nestled in a neighborhood where change creeps in slower than a New York cab stuck making it's way through rush hour (and that’s a good thing!). For every bustling block in Manhattan to North Brooklyn, there are places like this, where the only constant is the familiar faces of its dedicated patrons.<br><br>For over 65 years, locals have made their way here in search of pies that remind them why they fell in love with pizza in the first place. This is pizza perfection. The margherita slices are simply unforgettable, and the sausage pies are unique to this spot.<br>Situated on a quiet corner of the Country Club neighborhood, it’s easily overlooked—no flashy signs, no bright lights, and no one begging for your attention.<br><br>Louie & Ernie’s doesn’t set out to impress, yet it manages to leave a lasting impression. Louie & Ernie’s embodies the spirit of old New York, where the pies have character, the sauce has perfect balance of flavor, and the cheese has just the right “sheen" and nuttiness.<br>This establishment isn’t about reinventing the wheel; it celebrates the beauty of tradition and the pleasure of savoring a slice that takes its time.<br><br>Hands down, one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. With many options to choose from, a classic cheese or sausage hits just right.<br><br>*Cash only establishment*

Best pizza simple as that. Lived over 20 years in the BX and this is the spot. The sausage is chunky and perfectly cooked. Not dried out. The Sicilian is the best one I ever had. Not overly thick and super crunchy bottom. The regular slice doesn’t get any better. Great service and they sell the Louie and Ernie’s t shirts for 15 bux. A must try for all pizza lovers. Cash only.

Louie & Ernie’s a local Bronx NYC institution located in the Country Club neighborhood of the Bronx with a fabled history going back to 1947 when it originally opened, dishing out some of the best award winning pizza across the country.<br><br>Their sausage pizza in particular is hands down the best sausage pizza in the NYC/NJ/CT tristate area if not the entire country.<br><br>You will not find a better sausage pizza. Thin and crispy crust, top notch sauce and high quality cheese. A mix made in heaven.<br><br>My wife first introduced me to this amazing pizza shop when we first started dating. She grew up and lived right down the street from them.<br><br>They have been in the same residential neighborhood since 1959 & not much has changed from its decor, the ingredients and recipes they follow to make their fabled and award winning pizzas.

I consider myself a big pizza connoisseur, and Louie & Ernie’s is amongst the best I’ve ever had, in NYC or anywhere! Definitely worth the trip. Incredible crust, sauce and cheese. This place is cash only but there is an ATM on site. Shout out to Benny for making bomb pizzas.

Nice slice shop. Owner recommended i try their sausage topping so I ordered sausage and mushroom slice $5.50. Restaurant has character: many locals come in for a quick bite. Saw lots of take out orders, and the turn over on pizza is frequent so everything is fresh. Warning for those parking, cars tend to double park around lunch time around the restaursnt. My car was boxed in for a bit when some customers double parked outside waiting to grab their food. They have a nice open backyard seating area as well for customers to dine in. Good place for no frills decent pizza. Definitely try the sausage.