These NJ Pizzerias Ranked Among America’s 50 Best

NEW JERSEY— There are plenty of places to grab a slice, but people who truly appreciate pizza may want to check out two pizzerias in New Jersey that recently earned some national bragging rights.

NJ pizzerias named among the best in the United States in the 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 ranking are:

#3 Razza: 275 Grove St., Jersey City

The highest-ranked pizzeria in New Jersey and No. 3 in the nation, Razza earned praise from 50 Top Pizza inspectors for its relentless focus on ingredients, dough and technique. Chef Dan Richer has built a national reputation for elevating local produce and artisan cheeses while maintaining a simple, wood-fired pizza program that has become a destination for pizza lovers across the country.

Daniel Salazar said a recent visit "did not disappoint," praising both the service and the food.

"Wherever the tomatoes come from, they're grown with love," he wrote on Google, adding that the pizzas arrive with the “perfect amount of char” on the crust.

Shreyas Shah said every pizza his group ordered stood out.

"Each pie was full of flavor," he wrote. "I understand why this pizza is so highly rated and acclaimed."

#31 Bricco Coal Fired Pizza: 128 Haddon Ave., Haddon Township

Bricco landed at No. 31 on the 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 list, recognized for its coal-fired pizzas and consistency. The South Jersey favorite has developed a loyal following for balancing traditional Neapolitan influences with a distinctly Northeast style, turning out crisp, charred pies from its signature coal oven.

Patrons consistently highlight both the atmosphere and the pizza.

Alexa Mendez described the restaurant as "right up Dave Portnoy's alley” on Google.

Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, is one of the most influential pizza reviewers in the United States. Through his viral "One Bite" pizza review series, he has reviewed hundreds of pizzerias nationwide, and his ratings often draw significant attention from pizza enthusiasts and restaurant owners alike.

"The restaurant is so classy and a great spot for anyone,” Mendez wrote.

Anthony Dissen praised Bricco's execution and hospitality.

"My favorite pizza restaurant in the area," he wrote on Google Reviews. "The crust has just the right amount of char from the oven, everything is simple but delicious, and everybody is always courteous, whether dining in or taking away."

The list ranked Una Pizza Napoletana in New York City as the No. 1 pizzeria in the country. Pizzeria Sei in Los Angeles and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco tied at No. 2, followed by Razza in Jersey City, New Jersey, at No. 3 and Truly Pizza in Dana Point, California, at No. 4.

The 50 Top Pizza guides are based on the reports of anonymous inspectors who evaluate the best pizza restaurants in the U.S. and around the world.

Rankings are based on the pizzeria as a whole — not just the pizza or the chef. Inspectors consider the quality and digestibility of the pizza, service, cleanliness, atmosphere, how the wait is handled, and the wine, beer and beverage program.