Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza

I hate that I didn’t like this place. It’s around the corner from my house. I’m obsessed with Pizza and unfortunately this just did not do it for my tastebuds. Pizza was bland and sauce had no flavor, the crust was very soft and not crispy, I should of asked them to over bake my pizza twice more. The staff and owner were great and the bar selection was great!

Was there last Friday night. This place now serves the best pizza per my picky kids. Personally it was very good. The staff provided prompt service, especially on my limited time schedule. Definitely will return.

My husband and I had the stromboli and both were disappointed. Both were very hard in the bottom and doughy on the inside. The bottom was burnt by I think something else in the oven.
And the small lettuce sale was way over priced for the size. Next time we will stick to pizza.

Good on the way home and need to pick up dinner or a Friday night pizza place. Everything I have had was delicious. My kids love their food as well.

Food has gone way down hill, I used to eat here all the time but every time there is a change in management or ownership (which is often) the food quality gets worse. I went in two weeks ago for some takeout and ordered spaghetti and meatballs. Once I received my food I got in the car to drive home. The food really smelled bad in the way home but I was so hungry when I got home that I tried to eat it anyway. Needless to say it was awful. I’ve had better out of a can. This place has gotta step up their game or they will fail.

The food was awesome! I’m from New York and we know something about pizza and such. The Stromboli almost made me cry.
And don’t forget to order the chocolate cake… your love it!

Great place to eat very friendly staff awesome owner came and introduced himself to us. Food was excellent had a Stromboli huge thing is huge at taste great. They also have beer great place to hang out with friends enjoy some great food.

5 stars for the food and Deanna. Writing this negative review hurts my souls because the food and service was great. But there was a guy, who seemed as if he was a manager or maybe even the owners son, who was just sitting down on his phone barking out orders to his employees. I’ve never experienced a manager speaking to his employees in this way, which leads me to believe they have a lot of employees turnover, and find it hard to retain employees with that kind of management. It really discourages me from wanting to return to eat if that’s the way they treat employees. I can recommend a book, «the three signs of a miserable job: a fable for managers» by Patrick Lencioni, that may assist with your future endeavors. If i worked there I would’ve quit on the spot.

So disappointed. It’s misleading to advertise New York style pizza. The crust is incorrect. The cheese is incorrect. Our fresh basil tomatoes pizza was sprinkled with 5 specks of basil and chopped tomatoes. Need verification, but we think the tomatoes are canned chopped tomatoes. The pies were drowned with too much cheese (cheap shredded mozzarella).

Lunch menu is on point! You get 2 slices of pizza plus a drink for about 6 bucks. Pizza is good! Tip is obviously not included! Service is good, place is nice, I will most definitely be back.

Lunch menu options are really good. I got the Stromboli, which was almost too big, but it was delicious and perfectly cooked. Close to work and great prices.

Good pizza and wings. This is definitely a place I will return. I will never eat pizza from Pizza Hut, Papa John’s or Dominos again!

Above average NY pizza shop that you find around here. Pizza by the slice and a nice little beer bar with a good selection of on tap local and micro brews.
I’ve been here several times now and I’ll give you a rundown on what we had and my opinion.
Lasagna. Had high hopes for this one but fell flat. I appreciate that you are trying to create another menu item for variety but cross utilization of products doesn’t necessarily mean the menu item will be great. We ordered this one togo. When I got home it was piping hot, which is always nice. The issue is that it was so soupy. Another half of cup of marinara and it woulda been Italian Cup O Noodles. It was so soupy that It leaked out of the box and all inside the togo bag.
House Stromboli. This is the best thing I’ve had here so far. Well stocked with cheese, ham, pepperoni and capicolla. It was baked to perfection and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would order this again.
Pizza by the slice. Now I’m not sure if this was just us or if this is standard. I know all pizza shops have their own standard and so this could totally just be my bugaboo. In my opinion, NY Pizza is suppose to be thin, light sauce and enough cheese for coverage but not too much to make you gag. You should be able to fold it, hold it up and it stick straight out before you take that first mouth watering bite. The slice here was limp as a dishrag. So limp that when I went to cut into pieces that it just fell apart into this saucy wet dough mess. Server immediately replaced upon my request. Second slice had a good bit of oven char from the stone not being brushed in my opinion.
Pizza/​Marinara Sauce. One again, my opinion. Sauce had a bell pepper profile and was so sweet. I’m guessing they use california tomatoes instead of Italian which tends to be a little more rich and earthier.
I’m gonna try one or two more menu items until I just stick with ordering the House Stromboli.
Upside. The restaurant has always been clean and the owners and staff have been very friendly and inviting. Definitely has the feel of a neighborhood joint and not part of a larger chain.

Can’t beat bruscos! Wraps huge, pizza and pasta «banging»…pizza by the slice, cold beer and fried ravioli

NYC transplant still on his journey for a NY Slice… Johnny’s labeled itself as a new York style pizzeria and unfortunately it just missed it’s mark. I ordered the Cheese Slice with Caesar Salad. Salad was solid, abut it was the Slice that didn’t cut it for me.
Don’t get me wrong it’s alright, thin crust with a good layer of cheese did it’s job. But, the sauce tasted like it was out of a jar (no bueno)…
Price is alright and the location is spacious and with enough well placed TV’s that you are bound to have a good time with or without friends.
Hope you enjoy your slice! Ciao.

Ended up at Johnny Brusco’s after receiving poor service at another pizza restaurant (The Pizza Loft at Gianni’s in downtown Concord) and became an instant fan. The service was spectacular, the waitress was friendly and the pizza was delicious.
I would recommend the fried ravioli’s and the extremely cheesy, and mouth watering, Four Cheese Pizza. They have a vast assortment of specialty pizzas and Italian dishes.
Definitely the best pizza in Concord.

Great pizza place! I have never been unhappy with my pizza or wings here. Good drink specials, great food, and friendly staff. What more could you ask for?

Nothing special, nothing awful either. I had a cheese steak that was just alright. I didn’t care for the seasoning but, that may be a personal preference. My wife had a buffalo chicken sandwich that she said tasted like straight tabasco. So I guess that could be good or bad based on your level of love for tabasco. Service was ok but, not great. I’m sticking to my local non-​chain places.

I’ve reviewed this place before, but tonight they redeemed themselves a little. We had the pizza, which is always good, as well as wings. The wings were great and the service was even better. This place is 1 mile from my house and is love to have somewhere besides Pippas to hang out!
I’ve reviewed this place before, but tonight they redeemed themselves a little. We had the pizza, which is always good, as well as wings. The wings were great and the service was even better. This place is 1 mile from my house and is love to have somewhere besides Pippas to hang out!

Have been a customer since they have opened. Their staff is friendly and never fails to recognize returning customers.
Pizza is fantastic and can be ordered anyway you want it. Plethora of ingredients for toppings. All other items I have tried are great buffalo chips appetizer is money!
They are also very active in the community in helping the local schools. Contrary to some reviewers, they have always been nice and friendly to my entire family. Minutes from my house is a bonus, this place is great!