New Wood-Fired Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant Opens In Somerset County

RARITAN, NJ — A new Italian restaurant and wood-fired pizzeria has just opened in Raritan.

Il Forno a Legna is taking the place of Nik's Raritan Pub, at 53 W Somerset St., which closed in 2020 after an upstairs apartment fire caused extensive damage to the restaurant.

The Italian-style pizzeria is "dedicated to providing the highest quality pizza experience with all of our dishes cooked fresh daily in a wood-fired oven. Our mission is to connect people through delicious, homemade recipes that bring out the best flavors of traditional Italian cuisine," according to ilfornoalegnanj.com.

Along with pizza, the restaurant offers salads, lunch, subs, pasta dishes, Italian specialties, and chicken, veal, and seafood entrees.

Additionally, Il Forno a Legna has a pizza trailer with a custom-made wood-fire pizza oven available to cater for any event such as birthdays, fundraisers, weddings, and more.

"We would like to give a warm welcome to Raritan’s newest restaurant, Il Forno a Legna! After opening two successful restaurants in Dunellen and Rahway, co-owner Robert chose Raritan as the restaurant’s next stop along the Raritan Valley line," wrote Raritan Economic Development Committee. "The restaurant boasts a robust menu that features over a dozen wood-fired pizzas and a variety of Italian classics. The vibe is warm, modern, comfortable, and ideal for both intimate and larger parties."

For more information visit ilfornoalegnanj.com, facebook.com, or instagram.com/fornoonsomerset.

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