One of the very best pizzas ever. Tender thin crust. Perfect mix of tomato and cheese in the…read moresauce. Mushrooms sooo fresh

I honestly think frozen pizza tastes better…read more The cheese wasn't fully cooked, the crust was soft, and there was way too much cheese. The flavor reminded me of Domino's rather than a traditional New Jersey pizza. The inside of the restaurant felt more like Chipotle than a classic neighborhood pizzeria. For a New Jersey pizza place, this tasted and felt more like Midwest pizza, but with a high price tag. There are far better local options nearby.

I read a few reviews critical of their staff but in my humble opinion, nothing can be further from…read morethe truth. They're always polite, attentive and seem to be pretty damn happy to be working there. For my review, I see no reason to wax poetic on their pizza because like the other thousand or so reviewers, it's excellent. And honestly, does anyone actually give a shit what Dave Portnoy thinks? I've been there three times in the past month and it's amazing. But let's forget the pizza and talk about their Caesar salad which is literally the best I've ever had and I've had them all over the place. Who knew? The title of best should rightfully belong to some Michelin Starred eatery in Manhattan but in this case it's at a pizza joint in Chatham, NJ that really can't be beat. Kudos.

This was part of a small strip mall. Most of the orders were taken out, but there were a few…read moretables to sit at. They had mostly pizzas (NY And Detroit style) but had other options to choose from such as a few salads and Italian classics. The service was appreciated while the food came out promptly. To start the meal, the Italian chopped salad for two ($19) was ordered. It had iceberg and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, chickpeas, fresh mozzarella, salami, grated cheese, and a red wine vinaigrette. This was large with plenty of everything incorporated. It appeared very fresh and I liked how small everything was cut. The homemade vinaigrette was ideal too. Two pizzas were tried. We had the NY style of the shallots and long hots ($26) and the Detroit style of hot honey, pepperoni and ricotta ($24). The NY style had a thin crust with a very nice texture from the sourdough crust. There was not a ton of flavor there, but the texture made up for it. I really enjoyed the shallot and hot pepper combination. The tomato sauce was pleasant with just enough cheese present. The hot honey, pepperoni, and ricotta had a lot going on to my surprise. The pizza as a whole was heavy with the ideal crunch on the crust. There was a ton of pepperoni present, and the best part was the dollop of ricotta combined with the warm aspects. Will I go back? I would.

I don't know how I haven't left this review. I mean, we go there fairly often, and I've eaten a ton…read moreof their pizza. Pizza is great. I think it's called Roman style? Sort of a light, fluffy dough, but crispy? Not thick like a focaccia or heavy like Sicilian, but also, not unlike those two? It's not New York Style. My sister-in-law loves to get their salad with grilled chicken. They give you a lot of chicken (this is takeout, we do both). It's nicely grilled and seasoned. I got the linguini Alfredo because they have that big wheel of cheese, and I think they make it in the wheel? Again, this was takeout. Not my favorite thing I've ordered there. But again, it's a pizza place, get pizza. The staff is really nice. I mean it's young people (I'm very old), like college age, which in my opinion can be hit or miss. You know they like to make those TikTok dances. That's all they care about. But these kids are uniformly friendly and customer-focused. Nice kids. And the place is cute inside.

Walked in to get a slice of cheese and noted slim pickings behind the glass at 1pm- empty trays and…read moreonly one cheese slice left. I asked if they had more cheese coming out and they showed me the full tray of cheese and said they had some. I asked for a fresh slice but instead they went for the lone dried one under the glass. When I asked if I could get a fresh slice another employee came up to me and said I couldn't and that the batch of pies on the racks behind all came out at the same time a while ago. Huh? I asked again if I could simply get a fresh one from the trays behind him and was told no. Weird flex but okay -wow. I said no thanks and simply went to pay for a water bottle for my son. The manager asked if he was ringing me up for a water and a slice to which I replied "No they refused to serve me a fresh slice"- thinking he would have a focus on customer service and even remedy this. Nope. Just replied with "So just the water then?" Disappointing. There was no line, no rush. Any decent slice shop will proactively tell you to wait a few min for a fresh pie but this place didn't seem to care even when asked. Sadly, I have been here before and enjoyed the slices but we won't be returning any more. Save your money for a place that actually values customers.

We did not like the Sicilian pizza. The dough was made in advance and then they just put cheese on…read moretop. Some corner pieces didn't even have any cheese on them and it cost $24. Italian Village must have new owners or a new chef. This restaurant has gone down-hill in the last year. We will never order this pizza again. We will try Florham Park pizza or Dominos.

I wanted to thank Sean for the great service. We had been going to IV for about 20+ yrs. Our…read morefavorite pizza. A few months ago they had some employee changes that effected the quality. They addressed the issue and the pizza is the delicious pie we have been used to for years. Quality ingredients, crispy crust...perfecto.

I was recently at Bull & Bear Brewery in Summit, NJ and they were outside the patio area with a…read morebrick oven on a trailer. I saw people getting pizza and I asked my girlfriend to walk out to see what they had. She came back in and told me the toppings and we ordered a pie with mushrooms and eggplant. The pizza was incredible!!! I'd put it in my top 10 best pizzas ever. It's Neapolitan and the toppings, cheese, flavor, and crust were amazing. If it was a little crunchier on the bottom it would 100% be in my top favorite pizzas I've had to date. I look forward to having another one the next time I see them in the area. If you see them please try one of their pizzas you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the amazing pizza! It's a solid 8.3 but an 8.6 if the bottom was crispier Enjoy :)

Easiest 5/5 pizza I've had in a long time. Can't say much as to service and ambiance as this was an…read moreoutdoor event and we ordered and left. But wow! This pizza was one of the best I've ever had! Everything from the cheese mix to the sauce to the dough, this was a phenomenal pizza! Chef Justin was busy throwing pizzas into the fire and the wait was well worth it! Until next time folks! Enjoy the meal!!

That's AMORÉ! This is the real deal! One thing I LOVE about Village Trattoria is when I order my…read morepizza, I asked for a thin personal pizza & they made the most excellent pizza pie! Their Greek salad slice is heavenly & add to that their own recipe for a side of Italian vinaigrette- wow, you've got to try it! I'm a stickler for plain & pepperoni slices - but you can't go wrong w any style slice/pie! For the pepperoni slices/pie that add the PERFECT AMOUNT of pepperoni- and you can ask for very little crust or a lot! They provide the most personal experience when it comes to choosing what you want on your pizza, they aim to please! All the guys behind the counter are such a joy, when you walk in everyone says hello & they remember your name too! The owner (Louis, I think) has a passion for making real authentic Italian cuisine. Among the service, the product, the cleanliness, price & order time (so fast) I give Villafe "Trat. 5 stars- you don't need to drive k to Manhattan for a real taste of NYC pizza! Just remember on Fri & Sat night, put your order in early bc they are super busy, just what you would expect from a superior pizza/italian food restaurant. Those are the reasons they are my go-to pizza place! Oh & my sons absolutely RAVE about their buffalo chicken slices/pizza. And they are generous w all their toppings (if you like), courteous & just the right amount of friendliness . You should def try them out, you won't be disappointed! !

The pizza is always amazing here,especially when it's fresh out the oven. Always get met with quick…read moreand fast service

As I was driving, Krust Kitchen pops out from nowhere. The place is take-out / delivery only…read more There's not much room for a few people inside this establishment. I loved the owner/manager's personality. He couldn't have been nicer and I truly enjoyed his conversationality. The pizza was ok. I ordered the clam pie, and it was a tad dry. There were plenty of clams and it was thick enough, but it seemed to lack the oil/grease that I've experienced from some of the more known places. I vacillated between this pizza and the pesto pizza and wish I went with the latter. I would try Krust Kitchen again.

Pulled up to Krust Kitchen in Madison tonight, and dude... game changer. I went with the Memphis…read moreChicken Pizza and some Oreos on the side, and I swear it was like catching the perfect wave at golden hour. The pizza was smoky, tangy, crispy on the edges but soft in the middle. just absolute flavor fireworks. Those Oreos? Total vibe, sweet finish that tied it all together. Honestly, I've cruised around a lot of pizza spots in Jersey, but this one noted. 10/10, best pizza in Madison, hands down. If you're in town and don't hit krust Kitchen, you're basically wiping out before you even paddle out. Also the guy at the register is a g!

I don't know what kind of scam Antico Arturo and La Pastaria are running here, but it feels dirty…read more You order online from a place called Antico Arturo, which has a real restaurant in Red Bank I guess, and you end up getting food from La Pastaria, which is well known around the Summit for area for being #bad I suppose that's why La Pastaria sells under the other name, but 1) it's a lie and 2) it's confusing. I ordered pickup and drove around the street a few times looking for "Antico Arturo" and didn't see it. I wasted 15 minutes of my life looking for it, calling the place in Red Bank to see if my order was being made down there, then going back and walking into La Pastaria to ask if they sell under the name Antico Arturo. (It's not like there's anything on the sign of door or windows indicating if you ordered Antico Arturo that you've come to the right place.) The lady told me yes. I asked if they were changing the name of the store. She told me no. I asked why they sell under the other name. "We just do." Oh, cool. Anyway the food is edible but not much more than that. Pizza tasted fairly close to high school pizza. It is nothing like the picture you see on the Antico Arturo website. I guess that's the one you get in Red Bank. Also they charge $21 for it and this pizza was like a small personal pizza size, maybe 12 inches. The picture online looks like a big nice pizza. It's completely false advertising. I don't know how this place gets away with it.

Located in Summit, NJ. Ordered via DoorDash. Delivered with ease. Chicken Parmesan Panini…read more Good Focaccia; fresh. Chicken; seasoned well. Sauce too. Chicken:Bread ratio is definitely off. There was a significant amount of bread "hangage" because of the small size of the cutlet. I asked for extra sauce on the side, which I didn't get, but that wasn't a big deal because the chicken was cooked perfectly and not dry. Though it would've been nice to have the sauce to dip the extra bread in. Pasta salad is great! The veggies are still Al dente and the vinaigrette that it's tossed in is lovely. I'll be back. *Pasta salad could have been packaged separately.

Recently got together with my old friend, who I haven't seen in a while (he's got some family…read moreissues going on, and is also trying to start an acting career in what little spare time he has. He's actually gotten some bit parts in independent films-- a Mafia wanna-be, a low-level thug, a Mafia enforcer, a bodyguard to the Mafia Don. He hasn't quite reached Sydney Greenstreet status, obviously, but he gets an A+ for effort. I've told him that when he gets the part of Seamus McGonigle, mystical poet and creator of whimsical artwork, then he'll know for sure that he's finally "made it" as an actor. Anyway...I digress...sorry...). I rode along as a passenger recently to visit his father in a nearby care facility (a major family issue, obviously, but I talked with his father at the place, and... although he seemed physically frail...we discussed old movies and he still seemed pretty sharp mentally, thank God!) and, afterwards, my friend was hungry, as was I. We weren't all that familiar with restaurants in the area, but he caught sight of Zio Gino in a tiny mall off of Shunpike Rd. and suggested that we try it out. I was agreeable, being both tired and hungry (I had to work the next day and wanted to make as early a night of it as possible). There was enough free parking in the lot fronting the mall, and the restaurant itself appears to be your standard neighborhood pizzeria. As much as I love pizza, I wasn't really in the mood for it. Thankfully, they offer a full-scale sit-down dinner menu. As I do in any Italian restaurant that's new to me, I ordered the Pasta Fagioli, and the lasagna. Service was pleasant, and efficient. Our orders were placed, and we were served with relative swiftness. I can't remember what my friend ordered, but I was served a moderately sized salad, and the soup in a large bowl. It was tasty and plentiful. The lasagna, too, was a large portion, and was tasty. Did it surpass the memory of my late mother's lasagna? No (I judge any lasagna I eat using the yardstick of that treasured memory), but I enjoyed it. Prices weren't cheap, but I can't think of any restaurants these days that serve plentiful portions of tasty food that charge "cheap" prices. Also...it is Chatham. If I have to register any complaint, it would be that the food could have been hotter (was that the result of microwave heating? Maybe. Probably.). I scarfed down everything on the plate and in the bowl, so obviously it wasn't a complaint of such gravity that I was forced to make an issue of it, but...it could have been served hotter. All in all, I'd recommend this restaurant; I'd like to return some day in the near future to try their pizza when I'm in more of a "pizza mood." And they also deliver and do catering. There's a catering menu printed on the back of their regular menu.

Why doesn't this place show up on my Google maps? Anyway, It's nice to even be acknowledged and…read moregreeted when you walk in with a smile, you know.. that decent civilization stuff that's becoming less common? The young lady working was as perfect as can be and the pizza was good and hit the spot. Young, polite, hardworking people like her is what's missing from the workforce these days. Ample seating to eat inside too.