New Jersey's Best Pizza, County By County

LONG VALLEY, NJ — While New York might have the distinction of being home to America's first pizza place and having a style of pie named after it, Jersey natives know you can find a great slice right here at home, too.

There's a lot of pizza to try here in New Jersey, some of it much better than the rest. For those looking to eat their way through the state's pizza parlors, Patch has complied a list of some of the top slices in the state, broken down by counties.

Here's how we picked the places: using Yelp, we searched for "pizza" near all 21 of New Jersey's counties and sorted by ranking. We looked through reviews of each of the top places, and based on what customers had to say, picked the top three pizza joints in each county, for a whopping 63 places to get a great slice in Jersey.

We know New Jerseyans take their pizza seriously — very seriously. Disagree with our choices? Excited to see your favorite spot mentioned? Have another place you think pizza connoisseurs have to try? Let us know in the comments.

Atlantic County

Carluccio’s Coal Fired Pizza in Northfield: "I think about this pizza all the time. Literally, all the time. I've had a lot of pizza but what sets this one apart is the crust. It is fluffy and light but also crisp on the edges. Honestly the best pizza in the area."-- Taylor P.

Nino’s Festival Pizza in May's Landing: "Best pizza place in south jersey!! Amazing service. Consistently excellent. Tried many items & love love love the pan pizza!! The Stromboli's & calzones are spot on!!"-- Kris S.

Matarazzo’s in Egg Harbor City: "Glad to have a good pizza place (that delivers!) in the neighborhood. We have tried the calzones, Stromboli, and pizza from here and it was all very good. Our new favorite spot!"-- Brianna M.

Bergen County

The Plank Pizza Co Beer Parlor in Saddle Brook: "Are you looking for a good beer and delicious pizza? If so, you've found the place! They have a great beer selection to choose from ... I will definitely be back to try more of their delicious pizzas!!"-- Tara S.

Vesta Wood Fired Pizza & Bar in East Rutherford: "Vesta blew my mind. The pizza was made to perfection (it's a little doughy as others have described, but I love it like that), and the rest of the food was great as well."-- Eleni A.

Ray’s House of the Famous Grandma’s Pizza in Fair Lawn: "Their pizza is killer. Thin crust, plain, grandma's, no matter what I have tried, I have never been let down. The slices you get are nice and well worth the little extra money for the specialty ones. The tomato sauce is a big factor, it is thick and very flavorful."-- Adam C.

Burlington County

MOD Pizza in Marlton: "I have visited Mod Pizza twice and both times was amazed by the taste and quality of food. When you walk in the doing you are greeted with a genuine hello and smile. You order what you like and the pizza is made to perfection."-- Tracey L.

The Vault in Bordentown: "We ordered both traditional and specialty pizza to share family style. Everything was good. If you want to stick with what you know then go for the white pizza and the margherita, both were outstanding. If you are looking for something different then go for the fig jam, favorite of the night among most of my group."-- Swasti K.

Yordana’s Pizza & Pasta in Wrightstown: "Their food is beyond amazing and they have both vegan and vegetarian options. Their bread is to die for- they bring it when you first sit at the table and it fresh and smells delicious. Their portions are also very good so you never leave there hungry."-- Luis G.

Camden County

Angelo’s Pizzeria in Haddonfield: "Listen to me...just stop. Really, I mean it, just stop what you are doing! Now go to your junk drawer and grab all those pizza joint menus and toss them right in the garbage. The food at Angelo's will make you forget any cookie cutter, run of the mill pizza you've ever had."-- Colin O.

Holy Tomato Pies in Gloucester: "This place is SPECTACULAR. The pizza is always incredibly fresh and made to order. The staff is friendly whether you are eating in or dining out always going out of their way to open the door for you when you have pizza in your hands."-- Christine M.

Bricco Coal Fired Pizza in Westmont: "Holy Toledo that was a fantastic meal! This place was recommended to us by a colleague as a place with excellent pizza. And it is! Fantastic pizza, but so much more!!"-- Bryan A.

Cape May County

Seven Mile Pies in Stone Harbor: "This hidden gem has delectable slices of scrumptious, crispy, flavorful pizza at bargain prices. Twice in one day I ventured from miles away in Avalon to engage in a repeat experience of consuming the perfect combination of sauce, cheese, spice, and tang in the margarita pizza. "-- Meredith F.

Mario’s Pizza and Italian Eatery in Cape May: "This place is a hidden gem. Stopped in for pizza and garlic knots. Everything is reasonably priced and taste amazing. Want home made marinara try them out! I'm super picky and theirs is just like sitting in your grandmothers kitchen. Pizza is crisp and fresh!"-- Casey J.

Molino’s Pizza in Cape May Court House: "We did the catering for our wedding reception through Molino's and were very, very happy with what we got. Not only was Alan great to work with, they also had a large variety of vegetarian options. The food was great, the service is excellent."-- Brian S.

Cumberland County

Big John’s Pizza in Bridgeton: "I've never had pizza quite like at Big John's, and I'm not even sure what it is that they do differently. But its great! Super simple pizza place, cash only, and they offer just a few different ingredients. But that difference shows."-- Jon Z.

Papa Luigi’s LLC in Millville: "Who'd a thunk it? A pizzeria in Dorchester that is as good, if not better, than that boardwalk pizza everyone raves about! Papa Luigi's pizza is just the right mix of cheese, grease and sauce that makes for pizza perfection."-- Jill K.

Big John’s Pizza Queen in Vineland: "There is no better pizza in the world. I've eaten a lot of pizza from a lot of different places and when I want pizza, all I want is Pizza Queen. The sauce has a hint of sweetness that I love and they are generous with it."-- Candice S.

Essex County

Arturo’s Osteria & Pizzeria in Maplewood: "Great place! Some of the best, freshest pizza around, if you're into the kind of pizza that does NOT involve cardboard crust with flour and glue "cheese" on top. I love the seasonal ingredients, and the staff is always super friendly. It tends to be crowded, but definitely worth the wait."-- Kelly S.

Dough Artisan Pizzeria in Caldwell: "This is my #1 spot for pizza in NJ. Everything about this place is awesome. The pizza, the service, and the interior. They also have a great outside area where you can eat during the summer, too."-- Gil S.

Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza in Montclair: "We ordered a large Vodka Pie which was absolutely divine. That first bite had sent us into pure bliss. I have never tasted a better vodka Pie in my life. I literally wanted to cuddle the pizza, haha. Topped with prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms....perfect combination."-- Jennifer V.

Gloucester County

Filippo’s Pizzeria & Grill in Glassboro: "Great pizza, great hours, great service. The cheesecake is also delicious here. I have no complaints at all. The chicken bacon ranch pizza is my personal favorite. This place is my go-to for a quick dinner."--Taylor D.

Marino’s of Mullica Hill in Mullica Hill: "First, their pizza is the stuff my dreams are made of. Thinner crush with a doughy interior and a crisp bottom. Lawd have mercy. Second, they have a great variety of options - from traditional pizza favorites to gourmet pizzas to salads to sandwiches ... and the list goes on. It's difficult to choose what to order!"-- Rebecca I.

Capri Pizza in Slicklerville: "As a proud New Yorker I must say that this is some of the best pizza I've had in my life and I have been to Italy twice. The sauce is to die for. My boyfriend is sooo obsessed with the grandma pizza. The garlic knots are perfect."-- Deya C.

Hudson County

Trattoria La Sorrentina in North Bergen: "Ordered a couple pies well done and they came out exactly as we asked (not always the case at certain restaurants). The crust had a nice crunch to it followed by some nice texture toward the middle. Margherita was awesome, keeping it simple generally is the safest bet. All in all, this place is a one stop shop."-- Trent T.

Grimaldi’s in Hoboken: "I've been to Grimaldi's several times since I moved to Hoboken over a year ago; personally, I think this is the best pizza place in town. Hoboken certainly has more than enough pizzarias, and many of them are fantastic, but only one can be the best!"-- Michael N.

John’s of Times Square - Jersey City in Jersey City: "This pizza is definitely one of my favorites. I usually get the Margherita Pizza or pepperoni and pineapples. The bacon vodka pizza is extremely delicious as well."-- Julietta V.

Hunterdon County

Galasso’s Pizzeria in Frenchtown: "As I stood in my kitchen and ate 5 slices of my Brooklyn pie on a Friday night, I felt like the luckiest girl in the world that in my little ol Frenchtown, I just enjoyed one of the top five pizzas of my entire pizza eating life. For me, everything about this pie was perfect. "-- Ciara G.

Liberty Hall Pizza in Lambertville: "This is probably the best pizza that I've ever had! If you've never had Neapolitan pizza, oh my! What a treat! The dough is fermented for 3-5 days. It's soft and so flavorful. They use really wonderful, fresh ingredients. The buffalo mozzarella is from Italy and the ricotta is from a local farm."-- Alison F.

Delizia Pizza Kitchen in Flemington: "Finally! An amazing pizza place all around with GREAT food, GREAT prices & GREAT customer service! That almost never happens anymore. (Their pizza has the perfect combination of sweet, salty, cheese, sauce & perfect crust!!) "-- Vlad T.

Mercer County

De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Robbinsville: "Its so delicious and one of the best pizzas (should say tomato pies) i've ever tried. We got the large tomato pie with basil, garlic, onion and hot peppers and it was so crispy, flavorful, fresh and satisfying."-- Vishwa S.

Mannino’s 4 Pizza & Restaurant in Hightstown: "This is the BEST pizza place I've ever had! The staff is so nice. When I went in with my family to order out we were ALL indecisive. My wife Judy heard about this place from a friend. We couldn't decide what to order. Everything in the menu looked so GOOD!!!"-- Antonio S.

Osteria Procaccini in Pennington: "BEST PIZZA I'VE EVER HAD. I"ve been craaaving to have pizza with the dollops of mozzarella and this is the place!!! The service was great and the place inside was so cute! Not many choices, like fries or anything like that but if you want pizza THIS IS THE PLACE."-- Jenny K.

Middlesex County

Osteria Procaccini in Kingston: "Their pizzas, so amazing! It's thin crust with a little char on it and they cook it in a brick oven. Everything about it is done right! My favorite is the z pizza: white pie with crimini & shiitake mushrooms, truffle oil, provolone cheese.. add some roasted garlic and it's heaven!"-- Racquel P.

Franks Pizza & Italian Restaurant in East Brunswick: "I've had pizza up and down the state of NJ. This is the best pizza place in the state. Specialty slices are made to perfection. My personal favorite is the eggplant parm pizza. Eggplant here is delicate and delicious."-- John C.

Francesco’s Pizzeria & Restaurant in Edison: "I come all the way from Staten Island to get pizza from Francesco's. They have the best pizza and so many different options to choose from. Their entrees are so delicious also, my dads favorite is their shrimp parmesan hero!"-- Brianna B.

Monmouth County

Mezza Luna in Manalapan: "My family and I have been going here for years and have never once been disappointed. What we like the most is their salad pizza, which is by far the best I've had out of all the other pizza places in the area."-- Ethan R.

Zoni’s Coal Fired Pizza in Red Bank: "Just tried a slice of this and it's honestly up there with some of the best pizza I've ever had. Princess margherita was incredible, fresh and light tasting! I'm not a huge fan of the ginormous 2 foot long slice of grease that most pizza places around present you with, so Zoni's was a pleasant change."-- Sara M.

Federici’s Family Restaurant in Freehold: "I have been going to Federici's for years. They have the best thin crust pizza around AND the BEST CANNOLIS!! It's a family owned restaurant and the staff is super nice."-- Maria I.

Morris County

Coney Island Pizza in Riverdale: "Ate here for the first time and fell in love! The staff was a delight, the food was cooked perfectly, was fun, fresh, a most importantly delicious.You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The grilled wings, tasty salads, incredible pizza crust, and fresh innovative toppings are all incredible!"-- Laura H.

Scalici’s Pizza & Restaurant in Randolph: "I love this pizzeria. I have been coming to this place since I was 12 years old and I can honestly say out of all the pizzerias around, this takes the cake. Their sauce is just amazing."-- Wade E.

Casa D Pizza in Denville: "Five stars based on being the best pizza I have ever had. Absolutely perfect each time. This is a real Italian place, my husband enjoys the meatballs, their vodka penne is amazing, the fresh crusted bread is great, and my little one loves their chicken fingers and crusted French fries."-- Mona A.

Ocean County

Marucas Tomato Pies in Seaside Heights: "Highly recommend for boardwalk pizza. Very tasty sauce. The crust was perfectly crispy. Ate inside and it was a 20 minute wait. Happy with the service."-- Natty C.

Anthony’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Manahawkin: "When I'm down in Manahawkin this is my favorite pizza joint.I found this place in high school as it was located close to an ex's house. She is long gone, but this joint still holds a place in my heart."-- Devin L.

Speakeasy Pizzeria & Restaurant in Ship Bottom: "Excellent pizza, friendly service. The place feels like a dive, but it nearly lends itself to its charm. Definitely worth a try."-- Jesse C.

Passaic County

Ringwood Pizza in Ringwood: "Best pizza in town by far. The staff is always very nice as well. The garlic knots are amazing. I dream about them!"-- Sandy J.

Vinni’s Pizzarama in Wayne: "My family and I have been going to Vinnie's for many years. Don't let the outdated decor fool you, this place has the best pizza in Wayne! Sicilian, regular, veggie , they are all good. There is a reason they have been around for 20+ years, it's because their pizza is consistently delicious."-- Lorraine M.

Jersey Pizza in North Haledon: "New favorite pizza in the area it is now my regular pizza place. It seems they can do no wrong and do everything right, from their pizzas to salads to their fat sandwiches."-- Christoper M.

Salem County

Ravello Woodfire Specialties in Woodstown: "The best pizza I've had in the states! Really unique - razor thin crust, fresh toppings, and you can really taste the olive oil. Huge difference from the greasy cardboard you find elsewhere. I recommend the deano with arugula and the margherita!"-- Nick P.

Sal’s Pizza & Restaurant in Elmer: "If it wasn't good enough that their pizza is the stuff of legends, reasonably priced, fast, AND delivered, they're also just about the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. You CAN have food reliably delivered, but I recommend picking it up yourself, to give you some time to chat."-- Rachel F.

Joe’s Pizza in Pilesgrove: "What a find! Coming to you straight out of Naples, Joe's Pizza & Subs is possibly one of the best pizzerias in South Jersey. They also make salads and subs."-- Jeff D.

Somerset County

Lombardi Pizza in Martinsville: "It's the Naples, Italy style brick oven pizza where the dough is cooked for a few minutes in the pizza oven coming out very crispy yet soft. They offer personal size pies so I can get exactly what I want."-- Erin B.

Prima Pizza in Somerville: "These guys definitely put passion into their food and have the best Sicilian pie in the area. They have also been accommodating to my specialty pizza requests more than once, and expressed great enthusiasm over an eggplant parmesan sub they made for me once - and it was excellent."-- Katie N.

Lubrano’s Pizzeria & Restaurant in Somerset: "Very tasty pizza. Nice crispy crust and very good service. Pretty much the best pizza in the area. The pizza is very consistent. They also have a great selection if you are stopping in at lunch."-- Todd V.

Sussex County

A G Pizza & Restaurant in Branchville: "Amazing pizza. The only kind I'll eat now. Other food is amazing as well. The owner is the most genuine man and he has very friendly and helpful staff. Bartenders are great!"-- Tracy M.

Tomato Garden Pizza Restaurant in Vernon: "The best thin crust pizz you will anywhere include in NYC. These folks know how to do it and from scratch with all homemade ingredients. So light you can eat the whole thing."-- Nick N.

Frank’s Pizza & Restaurant in Wantage: "Every town needs a place like Frank's. Independently owned and operated for twenty-five years, their offerings range from pizza by-the-slice to classic Italian dishes. I recommend the broccoli pizza."-- David L.

Union County

Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza in Elizabeth: "This pizza was.... incredible. Really really really great. They have all different styles of pizza based on the year, right down to the 1990's NJ style that I grew up on. You can also customize it to a standard cooking time vs. well done or crispy cooking time."-- Meghan A.

Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza in Westfield: "Best chicken piccata I've ever had! Came here with family a few weeks ago, and it was the perfect ambiance for our get together...might even be our new go to spot for future get togethers!"-- Hannah M.

Houdini Pizza Labratory in Fanwood: "Seriously some of the BEST pizza we have ever had! Crust is absolutely delicious and crispy, toppings are inventive. Caesar salad is amazing. We sat at the bar area and chatted with the owner for a bit who is incredibly nice."-- Susan W.

Warren County

Nicolosi’s Pizza in Phillipsburg: "I started eating here in 1970 and although I have lived in Fl since 1987, no visit to my family is complete with a large pizza with extra cheese. I have had pizza in approx. 46 states but found none to be as good as here."-- Earl R.

Mama’s Cafe Baci in Hackettstown: "I came here as a teenager when it was not much more than a counter in a shopping mall (in the same town). You simply will not find better NY-style pizza anywhere in the world. And it is exactly the same pizza 35+ years later."-- Annette R.

Dicola’s Pizza in Washington: "Best pizza ever. This has been my go to place since I was a kid and every time I come up to visit my parents from FL I HAVE to have some pizza from here. As a matter of fact, I'm eating a slice of their chicken parm pizza right now!"-- Maci P.

Image: A stock photo of a classic Jersey slice with pepperoni, via Joe Hall, Flickr