One thing became very evident during our first ever “Jersey’s Best” Pizza event. People are very passionate about their pizza. That, and New Jersey has a boat load of pizza places. We began by calling for nominations from our Facebook Fans in the very beginning of October. After that, we put together a survey using the names nominated and allowed participants to “Pencil In” their favorite if they didn’t see it on the list. When it was all said and done,we had a ton of penciled in favorites which has put a few new places on our radar here at Jersey Bites, and will hopefully do the same for you.
After the voting and the counting, there were 6 places that garnered the most votes (2 tied for 5th place). The winners’ pie styles vary greatly which just goes to show that there is no one type of perfect pizza, much depends on taste buds and personal preferences. Each winner receives a framed “Jersey’s Best Award” for their establishment, and the awesome icon you see below to use on their website, newsletters, whatever.
So, without further ado (drum roll please) the winners of the first ever Jersey’s Best Pizza contest on Jersey Bites are……
De Lorenzo’s in Robbinsville : The Trenton tomato pie is a distinct style of pizza. The crust is thin but not cracker-like. A lot more tomatoes are used in this style than a typical neopolitan pizza, and it’s crushed tomatoes, not gravy. The ovens used at DeLorenzo’s are gas ovens, and yet they are able to achieve a crust that most brick oven places would die for.
Pete and Elda’s (Carmen’s Pizzeria) in Neptune: Known for the cracker thin crust. Pete & Elda’s appears on most “best of” lists when it comes to pizza.
Vic’s Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach: Entering Vic’s Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach is like entering a scene from the Godfather. Old world Italian at its best. Vic’s is a family business that has been open for 64 years and they take their pizza seriously. Fresh homemade dough everyday and the freshest ingredients make Vic’s pizza a winner with the public and Jersey Bites. Andy, “the pizza guy,” has been making pizzas for 35 years at Vic’s and knows how special it actually is.
Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza in Red Bank and Oakhurst: As the name suggests, these pizzas are cooked in coal fired ovens that reach up to 1000 degrees. Some very unique offerings on the menu, like the Bye, Bye Buffalo Pie and Mr. C’s Shore Clam Pie are customer favorites.
Star Tavern in Orange: Another award winning pizza spot that boasts of an authentic Italian recipe that blends high quality cheese, spices, and toppings baked to a golden brown, crispy texture. According to their website “although very thin, the crust is strong enough to hold its weight without bending when a slice is picked up.”
1st Avenue Pizza in Atlantic Highlands: Newcomer on the block, 1st Ave has already built up quite the loyal following. They don’t claim to have any one style of pizza. The owner says they believe the secret to their success is that they make their pizzas to order. If a customer wants paper thin crust, that is what they will deliver. If they prefer a thicker crust, no problem. 1st Ave offers 16 different specialty pies.
Congratulations to the winners and to all of the nominees listed below!!
Every month, Jersey Bites will be polling our readers and Facebook/Twitter friends to get the inside scoop on the best bites in New Jersey. Coming in November: Jersey’s Best Pies, just in time for Thanksgiving. So, if you have a favorite place for that perfect piece of pie, let them know what’s coming and get them plugged into Jersey Bites. We’ll be calling for nominations after November 1st.
Best Pizza Nominees:
Scorintinio’s Harbor Lights in South Amboy
Fratelli’s in Middletown
Nicky’s Firehouse in Madison
Mamma Caterina in Randolph
Steverino’s in Toms River
Piccini’s in Ocean City
Mack and Manco in Ocean City
Squan Tavern in Manasquan
Cafe la Rustique in Jersey City
Luigi’s in Little Silver
Chitch’s in Bound Brook
John’s Boy in Glen Rock
Bruno’s Sicilian pizza in Haddon Township
Frankie Fed’s in Freehold
Federici’s in Freehold
Paradiso Pizza in Rockaway
Vesuvio’s in Belmar
Jimmy’s in Asbury Park
Capricci’s in Howell
Riviera PizzaMedford
Front Street Red bank
Napoli’s in Hoboken
Sam’s PIzza Palace
Vesuvios Belmar
Val’s Tavern in Rumson
Geno D’s in Toms River
Pizza Como in Clinton
A Mano in Ridgewood
Millers Tavern in Annandale
Stefano’s in Freehold
Zachary’s in West Long Branch
Frankie Feds in Freehold Twsp
Spirito’s in Elizabeth
Patsy’s Tavern in Paterson
A Mano in Ridgewood
Old World Pizza in Princeton
Federici’s in Freehold
Tony’s Tomato Pie in Long Branch
Mangia in Bordentown
Village Tattoria in Maplewood
Lincoln Pizza in Vineland
Frank’s Pizza in East Brunswick
The new Park Tavern in East Rutherford
The Cabin in Howell
Naples in Toms River
Luigi’s in Neptune
Pizza Town in Elmwood Park
Lugui’s in Point Pleasant Beach
Amano in Ridgewood
Coal Brick Oven Pizza in Bradley Beach
Brother’s Pizza in Red Bank
Brick Oven Restaurant in Brick
Pazzo in Red Bank
Pizza Fusion in Red Bank
Bevacqua’s Reservoir Tavern in Parsippany
Naples Pizzeria in Tuckerton
Villa Pizza in Middletown
Luigi’s Pizza in Ocean
La Bella pizzeria in Garfield
Don’s Pizza King in Belmar
Joey D’s in Edison
Zachary’s in Oceanport
Undici in Rumson
Three Brothers in Seaside Heights
Mack’s Pizza in Wildwood
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Frankie Fed’s in Freehold | ||
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Vesuvio’s, Belmar | ||
Spiritos, Elizabeth | ||
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Spirito’s in Elizabeth | ||
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A Mano, Ridgewood | ||
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Old World Pizza in Princeton | ||
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Federici’s in Freehol | ||
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Tony’s Tomato Pie in Long Branch | ||
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Mangia in Bordentown, NJ | ||
Village Tattoria Maplewood Nj | ||
Lincoln Pizza, Vineland, NJ | ||
Frank’s Pizza in East Brunswick | ||
the new park tavern, east rutherford | ||
The Cabin in Howell | ||
Naples, Toms River | ||
TOMMY’S Coal Fired | ||
Tommy’s Coal Oven Fired Pizza, Redbank | ||
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Romeo’s Pizza (Grandma Pie!) | ||
Luigi’s in Neptune, NJ | ||
Pizza Town in Elmwood Park | ||
Lugui’s in Point Pleasant | ||
Amano – Ridgewood, NJ | ||
Little Italy Pizzeria | ||
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Pizza Fusion – Red Bank NJ | ||
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Spirito’s, Elizabeth | ||
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Tommy’s Pizza, Rt. 35 & W. Park Ave., Ocean, NJ | ||
Delorenzo’s Robbinsville NJ | ||
Brick Oven Restaurant, Mantoloking Rd, Brick, NJ | ||
1st Ave Pizza in Atlantic Highlands | ||
pazzo red bank | ||
Pizza Fusion in Red Bank | ||
1st. Ave. Pizza | ||
Bevacqua’s Reservoir Tavern in Parsippany | ||
Naples Pizzeria in Tuckerton | ||
Villa Pizza, Middletown | ||
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Luigi’s Pizza in Ocean | ||
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Don’s Pizza King in Belmar | ||
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Spirito’s in Elizabeth | ||
Joey D’s in Edison | ||
Zachary’s in Oceanport | ||
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La Sorrentina Trattoria | ||
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