True Italian Pizzeria in the heart of South River. There doing it right with Pizza, Hot/Cold Subs,…read moreSalads, and of course Italian Dinners. You can eat in, take out, or have it delivered. Prices are reasonable considering the cost of produce on the rise. I would recommend trying the meatball parm, half is all you'll need. The meatballs are hand made fresh everyday. The marinara sauce is out of this world. They have chicken parm, eggplant parm, sausage parm. Your choice of pasta, ziti, spaghetti, or sometimes linguine Fresh anti pasta salads. Best Deli sandwiches around town. Authentic Boar's head products. What you waiting for?! Trust me, I know you'll love it!

Our school called to order in advance for an event. Called and the man who answered sounded…read moreannoyed. He put me on hold but didn't. The guy went on a rant using curses to complain to someone about the Lady on the phone. He was so rude when he came back to the phone I said I heard everything he said, he said he sorry. We went ahead and placed the order. Two days later went to pick it up. No apologies nothing. I thought maybe e they might have given us some garlic knots anything to show that they cares to make things right. Our school in South River and their families supported their business for years but not anymore.

My husband wanted to try this place out. We ate there, but it's more or a to go place. Pizza was…read morecooked to perfection. My only complaint was that the sauce had a sweet flavor. That's not really my style.

Really, really good tavern pie, although I wouldn't necessarily call it a traditional tavern pizza…read more When I think tavern, I think crackery crust. That is not this. The caramelized ring of cheese around the edge is brilliant. The bottom was a hair undercooked and therefore a little limp but not too bad. One other reason for the limp is the very generous amount of cheese that solidifies into a shield atop the pizza. The sauce is a tad sweet but not too bad. I know I have nitpicked a bit here but it is still excellent pizza and worth a stop if you are in the area.

I came in here one evening before taking my daughter to dance- we had some time to kill. I didn't…read morethink we had enough time, but with the quick and very personable service, we absolutely did! We've been here a number of times before when my daughter was younger, so it was a little nostalgic for us. Plenty of seating, a very nice size menu with a great number of salad options, which is what we were in the mood for. We ordered a chicken Caesar salad and a Cobb salad... both were huge! Enough for two portions in one. I loved my Cobb... everything was fresh, the chicken was perfectly seasoned, and well balanced. Goes great with their creamy Italian dressing, which is now a fave for me. They came out with a side of warm bread that was amazing. John, was extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. So much so, that we are saying that this will be our spot to come and grab lunch or an early dinner more often. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

10/12/25 - Most of the time when I am out running errands, I will see a pizza shop that I didn't…read moreknow existed. I never have great expectations about these places because if a place is good, one of my friends would have told me about it. Today's find is a place called Stefano' Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in East Brunswick, NJ. It's located in a strip mall off Rte 535/Cranbury Road. Apparently, their claim to fame is thin crust pizza which is not one of my favorites. I prefer a thicker neopolitan pie but I am open to trying all styles. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. I ordered two plain slices mostly because that's all that was available in the pizza case. When a pizzeria has an empty case like that, it usually means they have zero foot traffic. And zero foot traffic usually means poor product. But, my assumptions were wrong. The slices were very crunchy with no limpness at all. The outer crust was crispy and moist. The undercrust had brown color and the slices stand straight out at attention when you pick them up. A delightful pizza experience overall. The sauce is tangy and well seasoned and the cheese is premium. Using a bit more sauce wouldn't hurt but it's not a deal breaker. This place is a thin pie lover's dream. If that's your style, you should give it a shot. The words "hidden gem" come to mind. The seating area is nicely appointed and the staff is very helpful. I believe the owner waited on me but I have no evidence to be certain. Either way I am glad I stopped here today. Overall Rating: B+

We frequent this restaurant A LOT! It is the best pizza spot around, and thankfully really close to…read morehome. We love to grab a slice and sit in the store, and love to order large pies for parties! Always quality food from here no matter what you order. The owner is the best, he is always super welcoming and friendly, and always makes sure we are happy with our order. The store is richly decorated.

The food used to be very good and we have ordered many times before but the quality has gone down…read moretremendously over the last several months. The pizzas are always coming out well done and with tough dough and the cheese quality seems to have dropped as well as the amount they put on a basic pizza. Toppings are between $3-$4 each and have gotten skimpier. Staff is confrontational and doesn't own up to mistakes when made and after another order we've decided to move on from them. There are many other pizzerias in the area and it's a highly competitive industry.

2/21/26 - Read a lot of the reviews on Delios Pizza in South Amboy and decided I needed to give it…read morea shot. Notes: when you walk into Delio's, you truly have stepped back into the 1970s. As you can see from the pics, it doesn't look like they've changed a stick of furniture in this place since they opened. Both owners were on premise today when I ordered my pies. When you meet these people, you will feel like you are talking to your grandma and grandpa. That alone gives my review a boost. I ordered a grandma pie (of course) and a pepperoni pie. Both were very good. Both pizzas are firm and stand up nicely as you are eating. The sauce is very tasty, but there's not enough of it on the slices. Both pies could also use a bit more Italian spices. And both pies could have stayed in the oven for another 2 to 3 minutes. Parking is a bit of a headache here too. And Im not crazy about their cash only policy but when you see grandma and grandpa, these things are very forgivable. Overall Rating: B

Delio's is the place to go if you want to pick up a quick slice in between running errands! It's…read morerun by an elderly couple who do everything from A-Z to keep the shop going. Friendly and cozy interior with plenty of tables. Cash only so come prepared!

Villa Borghese is your local no-frills pizza joint that offers great slices at a very reasonable…read moreprice. There is plenty of indoor seating and they always have a variety of slices. I always grab a buffalo chicken - tender, flavorful chicken with the perfect amount of spice that any palate can handle it. I also enjoy the sausage, particularly because it's crumbled instead of sliced. Service is always quick and friendly as well.

It's hard to rank pizza spots in this local area, but this one tops it! the pizza is superb - great…read morecrust and quality of sauce. their entrees are also delicious. very popular place - I never have to wait long at all after calling in an order. great quality and customer service

I'm so happy I found my new local pizza/café spot!…read more We've ordered from Rustoni's about 4-5 times now, and every single time they've been consistent with both the quality of the food and their counter service. So far, we've tried their Sicilian, vodka slice with garlic, traditional plain pie, penne vodka with chicken, buffalo chicken roll, and both of their eggplant wraps. I always judge how good something is by asking myself, "Would I order this again?" And my answer is yes to all of it! The staff is so friendly and welcoming. One time, while picking up takeout, I asked how long it would be since my kids were waiting in the car (ages 3 and 5), and they offered to bring the food out to me. Such a small gesture, but it was incredibly helpful and appreciated! Most recently, on their cafe side we tried a couple of their signature iced coffees and they were delicious! I can't wait to go back and try their crepes with the kids. It's such a cute little café--perfect for sitting down and catching up with an old friend or simply enjoying a nice treat with your family. You can really feel the warmth of this small family-owned business the minute you walk through the door. Definitely a local spot worth checking out!

The place is very well run and it appears that the staff is happy which means a lot for them and…read morethe customers. The food always tastes great and the quality is consistent. They have a strong customer base that keeps the ingredients fresh. They have specials and solid items that are always on the menu. Great place you should give it a try.

8/8/25 - There's a pizza shop in Parlin, NJ called Pizza Heaven. I took my son there about 15 years…read moreago. The pizza was pretty good but the place was a complete dump. Worn out dining area. Dirty tables. And the deathknell, it was completely empty. Fast forward to 2025.... the place has a new owner and a brand new dining area. And it's wonderful! The pizza is in the neopolitan style. It's crispy and flavorful. The cheese tastes premium. Great sauce. The sausage is not cut-rate. They have completely turned this place around. And the dining room had a lot of people in it enjoying the food. If you are in the Parlin area, it's definitely worth your time. So my daughter told me that I need to start rating these places. I hesitate to do so because I dont want to be compared to that other guy who in my opinion is a complete nasal drip. I review places for one reason.... out of love for the products. I love stadiums. I love arenas. And most of all, I love food. So I'm not doing this for clicks but to give my friends and family a roadmap of places to visit and my experiences with these places. So Pizza Heaven gets a solid B+

Staff is very unprofessional... New owners and drivers aren't the same... I went in and there was…read morefighting and screaming going on beyond the counter... I walked out