Pizzitola's has been serving up barbecue meats for more than 80 years, so they must be doing something right. The smoky ribs and planks of beef are good, but cross genres and try the fajita-style deboned chicken that comes complete with pinto beans, pico, cheese, sour cream and tortillas.
Vibe: This is your dad's kind of place.

Says Alison Cook: Some of the city's finest ‘cue emerges from the ancient hickory-fired pits at this forbidding shed. Inside lie magpie midcentury charm and warm good-ol'-girl table service, plus delightful from-scratch sides and stupendous meats: moist, charry brisket (ask for "inside top''); red-peppery links; museum-quality ribs. Mom-alicious desserts, too.

Hours

• Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Cuisine: Barbecue

Standout item: Barbecue ribs

Menu: Menu

Take out: Yes

Delivery: Yes

Parking: Self parking

Group friendly: Yes

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Smoking allowed: No

Meals served: Lunch, Dinner

Alcohol: Beer

Noise: Moderate

Reservations: No

Dress code: Casual.

Average price: $5 to $10

Handicap accessible: Yes

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