You might have heard it before but you are going to hear it again - It feels like family. Starting with the glorious smell when entering the restaurant, hinting of what's to come. Best pizza by far starting with the crusty crust to the extraordinary pizza sauce as well as obviously fresh ingredients which, I might add, they do not skimp on. If you haven't guessed, I am a fan. Try it and I guaranty you will be a fan as well. read more

Dante's is one of the most popular pizzeria in the neighborhood. I put in a take out order on a Sunday afternoon for 3 pies of pizza, cheesesteak, wings and salad. Got an estimate of 25 minutes over the phone. Walking into the store, I saw the huge counter display where many pizza pies were display. They also had a nice dine-in area, with tables and wall arts. It was busy in there. I got to try to regular cheese pizza that was excellent. Liked the semi thin crust with a thick layer of cheese and sauce on top. The cheesesteak was decent, had a good mix of the beef and cheese. The wings were dry bone kind. This was my second time having meal from Dante's and both times I felt their pizzas were solid quality but other items such as salad, wings, sandwiches were less appealing. read more

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Went here last week and ordered a large pie and a bbq chicken slice lady at counter checked that they had the bbq chicken slice and told me 20 min to pick up. I get there and no bbq chicken slice she asks the guy at the oven who has the customer service skills of a outhouse rat about it he says it's gone no other explanation she asks if he can make another he says no. Great customer service never asked if I would like something else just said 17 dollars for pizza. It was like just take your pizza and go. Pizza is good there but their customer service skills a severely lacking. read more

This place is very big and clean and has an outdoor seating area, which was very nice. Everything we ordered from the chicken Parmesan, which my daughter loved, to several different slices of pizza was delicious. Looking forward to going back and ordering some other items off the menu. Service is so so but I have to say they were busy. Kudos to Danny you are doing a great job. read more

Went to Dante's recently with 2 friends, Had the Chicken Parm sandwich which was reasonably priced and very good. read more

Dante's Pizza catered my daughter's Sweet 15 on a Friday night for over 100 people. The food arrived on time, there was a great variety for all the age groups. The food was delicious in particular the garlic knots, chicken and broccoli pasta, chicken parm and penne vodka. Danny: I couldn't have asked for a better catering experience!! Everything arrived as we discussed so we can have two serving areas, the food was hot and people were able to take food home. You were so easy to work with. God bless your restaurant and all you do to make people happy!! Without hestitation, I recommend the food for small and large events!! read more

I just want to say that the food is great. One of the best pizzas I've had in NJ/NYC area. However my review is more towards the character of the owner. The owner (shaven head and big) is one of the kindest human being in the US. Whether it be driving slow to let the elderly cross or to be kind to other minority races, he is a true exemplar of a kind hearted best human being. Sure if the food sucked I'd not go but the food is great as well. People like him should succeed in life and be rewarded for everything he does. Please go to this place as the food is good and the owner is better. read more

Delicious Food!! Best pizza!! Staff here is so welcoming and polite.. I've been there mostly for lunch w my kids all summer..always on point.. if your looking for a warm, friendly great people and delicious PIZZA.. Dante's is the place. This is by far one of my family's favorite places.. just a great family business.. read more

Pizza here is good and very reasonably priced. We ordered 3 large pies (1x pepperoni, 1x Hawaiian, 1x Margherita) and it came out to only $45 + tax. I've only had pizza here, but I'll definitely try out some of their other menu items next time. read more

Dante's Pizza & Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

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TLDR: Pretty good pizza but terrible customer service. Been here a few times and while I've consistently found the pizza to be solid, I cannot get over how poor the service is. When dining in, once a young kid was asked to wait on myself and a few others, and though he tried his best, he was mostly absent. I don't fault him, but even when I've come on other occasions, the staff refuses to just let me pay initially and instead requires me to sit in the dining room where "they'll bring it to me". I'd be happy if I could just come to the counter to pick up my food and drink and pay, but because they want the tip they don't allow that. Unfortunately they never show up except to serve the food once and then disappear. Every time I've had to come up to the counter just to ask for a refill (which they begrudgingly give and sometimes even claim it costs extra). I don't mind coming up there but then don't demand a 20% tip when you literally aren't doing anything. That all being said, I gave three stars because the food is generally good. Solid margherita pizza and garlic knots, and they actually offer a smaller size not just large only. Haven't tried the other items, but look good from what I can tell. After my last experience, I will stick to takeout only. read more

Ordered a plain and Drunken Grandma pie and wow. Very impressed. Pizza was hot upon delivery and the grandma pie was one of the best I ever had. read more

Dante's Pizza & Restaurant - Drunken Grandma Pie - Pizza Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

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Best pizza in Bergen county! The sauce is delicious! The pie is perfected with a natural sauce taste with a blend of cheese cooked to taste! read more

Dante's Pizza & Restaurant - Plain slice perfectly cooked with a delicious sauce! - Pizza Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

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We came for dinner on a Saturday night and most of the tables were full with only one server. He was doing the best he could to take care of everyone and even acknowledged how busy it was and to bear with him (which we appreciated). Food was really good! We had a grandma slice, garlic knots, a calzone, baked lasagna, spaghetti vodka and the spicy rigatoni special. The spicy rigatoni special was unfortunately way too spicy; I think they accidentally put too much red pepper flakes because it was all fire, and no flavor. I have a high tolerance for spice and really couldn't eat much of it. However, when the owner noticed I didn't eat much of it and asked me if I thought it was too spicy, I was honest and said yes, but was totally fine taking home the leftovers. He insisted on making me another batch and didn't charge me for it! I thought that was incredibly generous of him and the kind of customer service that will keep us coming back and telling others to try this place. All things considered it was a great meal and everyone loved their food. read more

Walked in today, and it was very busy because of Halloween and we had to wait a while, but as always, the food was incredible and the owner was very apologetic. The penne vodka is always amazing and the grandma pie was delicious. They were working hard today and I appreciate that! I'll be back again!! read more

a perfecto atmosphere with excellent service from staff & dante himself. always enjoy having dinner at dante's thank you !!!! read more

Dante's Pizza & Restaurant - FRESH MOZZARELLA , TOMATOES & RED PEPPERS "" RICO "" - Pizza Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

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The best Sicilian pizza ever! Everything else is just as delicious. Be ready to make very difficult decisions because the menu is outstanding. Beautiful and clean on the inside and the patio is perfect for outdoor dining. The staff is extremely friendly as well! read more

Diaphanous sea bass in a pizza shop? Yup, at Dante's last night, I experienced a life memory: a special of Chilean sea bass in a red-brown sauce with capers, roasted peppers and onions. The bass was so light, moist and fluffy, as if it were steamed en papillote, really fine cuisine...but then this is a "Pizza Restaurant". Things should be a bit special, in a restaurant, but this dish could hold its own in a fine seafood restaurant. And my wife's shrimp and broccoli in cream sauce brought endless "mmmmm's". Even the leftovers next day were good. Further, the whole tab was $60, tax, tip included. And they're nice people, too. read more

Food and service are great, and this place has such a personality that makes me feel at home. The banter and liveliness amongst everyone here, regulars alike, just make it so much homely. I'll intentionally come here just to get a conversation if i'm too stir crazy at home, with an added benefit of a good grandma slice or some specialty slice. They've got some great sides like garlic knots, arancinis, etc that you can always try with a nice helping of marinara, though i find myself always going to the ol' reliable slices. We've had their takeout orders for big gatherings and they were always a great centerpiece or accompaniment to the dining table. It gets busy here, but they've always taken care of me. read more

Lasagna pizza and the square pizza is great. Nice clean place with plenty of parking.

This is the place to go if you want your pizza thrown into the box. Then the box thrown at you. I could understand if the place was busy. But I was one of two customers. Pizza was ok, probably will go elsewhere next time. read more

Great Grandma's pizza. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. PIckup or delivery, you cannot go wrong.

One of my favorite local pizzerias when I used to work in the area! I used to get lunch here all the time. Drunken grandma pizza and the garlic knots are some of the highly ordered things when I am back in town. They have wide variety of pizzas if you want to grab a slice. Staff is as friendly as can be and are very attentive to all their customers. Plenty of parking in front of the restaurant and I have seen how quickly the lot gets busy during lunch rush as the lot is shared with nearby businesses. read more

I've had some good experiences here, but the last few pizzas were not up to snuff as they say. In my opinion the sign of a good or great place is consistency. You want to know that what you're getting is honing to be on par with last meal; especially if it's delivered or take out, when you can't just send it back. Most recently was disappointed twice, by Dante's, so they are now off my list, sorry to say. read more

I love coming here, whether I'm dining in or taking out the food is always amazing. I asked for a specialty pizza not in their menu and it was Great! It can can a little bust at times there, but that's just to show how great their food and staff are. The dining area has been redone, they've got red and white checkerboard table clothes and mini tea lights for a full dining experience. I would definitely recommend visiting... You will not be disappointed! read more

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I saw this place has great reviews so I decided to stop buy for a quick slice. Showed up around lunch time and decided to eat it in the back patio. The tables we distanced and it wasn't overcrowded! The grandma slice was okay (could've used some more sauce.) However, I really enjoyed the cesar salad slice! The lettuce made it nice and refreshing on a hot day. The dressing on top was nice and tangy tied them pizza together perfectly! Would come back for that slice! read more

Dante's Pizza & Restaurant - Grandma and chicken Cesar slice - Pizza Near Me - Cresskill, New Jersey

Went to Dante's for a quiet Valentines day dinner. Had the best meal, they even had heart-shaped ravioli!! I had it in their vodka sauce, which is my absolute favorite! The garlic knots were delicious and so was the mozzarella en carozza! The waiter was attentive! Love this place !! read more

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Great food, great service,indoor outdoor seating, sexy staff. What more could you want.

Love Dante's pizza. The most delicious bbq chicken pizza, they use tons of bbq sauce and chicken. We also love the sausage and pepper with basil pizza. Fresh, delicious, a lot of toppings! And the owner, Danny, is so friendly! read more

We sat in the back, where there is table service. As we are from out of town we relied on a Yelp review to choose this place. The food (Eggplant Parmesan and Penne with Vodka sauce) was very tasty. Service was excellent by a young man who had no other diners to look after. Very reasonably priced - dinner for two was under $50. Will return next time we're in the area. read more

The food at this restaurant is amazing!! I'm not really one to write many reviews but I just had such a wonderful meal there with my family and I had to take the time to review. I have been to Dante's in Cresskill many times and have never had the same thing although the Lea's Calamari is something I will always have. NEVER had just an ok meal there. Not afraid to order something new because I know whatever I order will be soooo good. People are friendly and service is great! I wish I had taken pictures but everyone had dug in too fast!! I love to cook and I am Italian American. I can be very critical but I have to say this is the best home cooking I've ever had in a restaurant. Kudos to the chef. Also casual and affordable. Bon Appetit! read more

Sometimes a place has great food, but not fantastic service. And sometimes vice versa, but with Dante's, is it's definitely both! Fantastic food and they have rice balls!!! which you can never find around here and being a Brooklyn girl I missed rice balls ! Till now! But beside the really good food, which is what brought me in to begin with. I have to make a shout out to Danny, the owner. Completely out of the kindness of his own heart. He took a chance on my Jonathan and gave him a position. To work there a couple of times a week. This was completely his idea as he was just looking to do something to help somebody get some experience under their belt and bulid more confidence. These are things you don't see every day. Well, he probably thinks he just helped a young kid who needed a chance a little boost he probably doesn't have a clue the true impact and major life boost this is for him. Building confidence, helping to understand finances and make his first major purchase! Work ethic and just customer service social interaction! Honestly the just of it is this... one selfless moment just to do some good in the world for no reason but to give back is not just one moment.... it begins and carries for the lifetime. Thank you for the beginning. read more

Dante's may seem like a casual Italian restaurant, BUT have you dined on their gorgeous, rustic outdoor patio? Filled with beautiful plants and flowers, surrounded by sea grass and tall trees lit up to perfection. It feels magical The food is delicious and prepared with great care. The owner is beyond hospitable and the servers are the most hard working and polite young men. great dishes, pizza, deserts and coffees. And, you may bring your own wine. Thank you! read more

I have seen this place when I get my nails done at the same plaza. One night, we decided to give them a shot: ham and cheese calzone and an order of mussels marinara. Delivery superfast, 20 minutes, to Bergenfield. Calzone loaded w melted cheese and ham. It got here hot and crispy. But the mussels. Lord those mussels. Big and tender and sweet...the sauce, however, was the best we have had. Pools of tomato stained olive oil floated atop a beautifully textured marinara and it was delightful. So, our next delivery was another 2 items upon which our judgement of a new restaurant rests: Plain pie. Cold Antipasto. Now, note here, when we get pies delivered, we get them undercooked and uncut. We fire up our oven to 425. Once the pie arrives, into the oven, right on the rack it goes. 7 minutes and bam. Perfection. The cold antipasto was well balanced and delightful. All in all, Dante's delivers. On all things. Order directly from them. And remember to tip!!! read more

Didn't really know if I wanted to provide a review but decided to do so as many of our issues could be fixed. First the pizza counter staff needs to learn to shut up. We arrived early one evening pretty empty at the time only to have to listen to S this F bomb that from the pizza staff...... really guys you are cursing like truck drivers with patrons in the restrurant. I would drop dead if that every happen at Rudy's in Closter. But learn to control you child selves. Secondly the wait staff needs to be trained, maybe not by the guy cursing like a pig. They need to learn how to deal with a squeaky wheel, Cresskill is a rich town, made up of plenty of people that think they can do and order what ever they want. We watched as both staff pandered to a complaining group at one table going back and forth nearly ten times while other tables were left unattended. Consider your table layout and rotate like a clock. Ignoring all the other tables while you attend to one is not good. Unfortunately the food wasn't the best but I was willing to give it another try but there are plenty of Pizza places in the area so I think we will not be back. read more

Absolutely love the food. Never got a bad order...The chicken rollatini is delish. The people are really sweet that own this..

I ordered the pizza margarita...it was so delicious!!! Then I ordered the chicken parm in vodka sauce, best vodka sauce I have had. The customer service was so friendly and fast. They have a nice patio too and it's BYOB so definitely coming here in the summer with my girls! read more

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Whether you are looking for casual or fine dining look no further! Dantes of Cresskill has it all! An amazing affordable menu and Warm friendly atmosphere and of course the best pizza and many varieties to pick from with delicious specials that will surprise you!!! There's something for everyone bring the whole family or just the two of you or come by yourself and enjoy everything!!! You definitely will not be disappointed!!! You can't miss the beautiful setting at night with the beautiful outdoor dining with gorgeous lit trees and if you feel like looking at the TV go inside and enjoy as well bring your own wine or whatever you like to drink and enjoy a great day or night!!! We love everyone at Dantes and are never disappointed!!! Thank you to the whole staff for always making us feel so at home and welcomed!!! Johnny and Dee read more

Amazing food and service. Owners wonderful guy and makes you feel like your part of family. Thank you. read more

The food here never disappoints. The calamari with hot honey is such a great starter along with the rice balls and any one of the veal dishes. My favorite is the veal Picata. The restaurant is newly updated and the outside is so nicely decorated. Thanks for the great night. read more

Usually we order pizza, which is always great. We tried their food this time and their penne vodka stole the show, along with the chicken parm, calzone, and eggplant parm hero. The bread on the hero was really good which made the sandwich. We also had a side of linguine with tomato sauce that was excellent. Had leftovers the next day and still great. We're definitely going to try more food. This place is a staple. read more