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Del Ponte's Coal Fired Pizza

4.4 (277 reviews)
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Open • 3:30 pm - 9:30 PM
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Margherita Pizza
Kim F.

After a day at the beach we were looking for a new place to try. Came upon this restaurant on a Saturday night. There was a wait but it went pretty fast. We gave them our name and number and they texted us when our table was ready. We got a table on the porch which was nice. We just ended up getting a large margherita pizza. It came out pretty fast. We were seeing other peoples meals coming out and they all looked delish! Our pizza came out piping hot. It LOOKED like it was going to be too much sauce. You can even see in the photo ... but when we dug it and had our first slice, it was the perfect amount of sauce. It didn't taste overly sauced at all. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. The balance of cheese/sauce/crust was perfect. The crust was firm yet soft. Definitely on our top five list of pizzas! We cannot wait to go back and try some of the other dishes.

Half Vinny half meatball parm
Jean F.

Mannn listen ... I like to think of myself as a pizza connoisseur, so I'm pretty hard to please . This was amazing ! Tasted so fresh

Sean W.

30 minute wait. Host and our server not friendly. We sat outside, the inside was not very cozy, very outdated decor. Salad and pizza came out quickly. The salad was fine, unfortunately the pizza had a very soggy wet center. Who likes soggy pizza? Very disappointing, especially when the menu states the pizza will be WELL DONE. It was not!

Apple Pecan salad
Jim D.

Ambiance is very casual. This is a BYOB very popular with locals because they serve great food in good size portions at reasonable prices. Dined here early last evening, Saturday. We sat on porch, you can also sit inside. Service by Marilyn and bus boys was excellent; they serve quickly and when we were there (510 to 620 pm) they kept filling tables as soon as they became vacant. Most people start with a salad, $12.95 or $13.95 or antipasto $16.95. We started with Apple Pecan Salad, yum. Then most people order a coal-fired pizza, $19.95 for large. All pizzas are topped with fresh basil. We had Tuscan Pizza and added anchovies to half of it ($1.50 extra). Delicious pizza. If you eat here once, I bet you will be back.

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pizza
Amy S.

This place is always yummy and my most recent trip was no exception. I was there with some family and we shared everything. Starting with the antipasto salad which had a great balsamic dressing, loads of various Italian meats, and was enough for four to share. We also had an order of ice balls which comes with two gigantic and delicious arancini. Then, we had the broccoli rabe and sausage white pizza, honey bacon pizza, and meatball parm pizza. They were all cooked perfectly and delicious. Our server was very friendly and very competent.

Margarita pie
Patti C.

This is a smaller pizzeria that packs a great punch. The coal fire oven creates a slight crisp yet soft middle crust which has great flavor and a tiny bit of char to it. The flavors of the sauce are rich and fresh. Hot melted mozzarella and fresh basil too this beautiful Pie Waitstaff was friendly and fast. This is a must for fresh pizza LOVERS. we will definitely make the drive back. Next door is also their bakery to take some yummy baked goods home.

Half Margherita Pizza half Vegetable Pizza
Roxanne O.

Service just plainly sucked but the pizza was good and came out quickly. Our waiter never asked us if we needed straws, garlic, red pepper etc. We were only aware after at another table, their server offered everything. So we asked for the red pepper flakes and we're promptly brought them. This is the kind of pizza that needs to be eaten there and right away, as it is thin and would probably get soggy if taken home.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful pizza, friendly and attentive service, and the lively, welcoming ambiance. Salads and appetizers also receive compliments.

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5 months ago

Always good pizza and amazing salads. Been here several times. Always good service. Ambiance is lively and welcoming. Fun place

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4 months ago

The vodka chicken pizza is awesome! So good! Cannot wait to order again the next time I am in the area!

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3 months ago

Del Ponte's was our last stop before heading back home after a long day on the beach. A great salad, pizza and byob.

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3 years ago

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4 months ago

The very best in New Jersey also the bakery and the Italian ice cream the family is a hardworking family love this place

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6 months ago

Excellent Pizza and BYOB, Outdoor Dining always nice. Service was spot on. Close to home and wasn't rushed to leave.

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3 years ago

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11 months ago

Living at the northshore, we're blessed with so many vg pizzarias. Add Del Ponte's to that list as their 'Vinny' is so good.

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11 months ago

Its definitely a top 5 pizza place in all of NY and NJ. Service is amazing. Save room for the delicious bakery attached.

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Delish delish delish.. pizza is soooooo good.. check this spot out for sure .... Ya will like it

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1 year ago

The pizzas had good flavor but weren't crunchy. The salad was good. Maybe take out is not as good as dining in.

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1 year ago

All their food is great service is fanatic. If you time it right the food is super fast.

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I've been coming to Vic's Italian Restaurant for over 50 years, ever since I was a child and my…read moreparents owned a summer home in Bradley Beach. This fourth-generation, family-run gem has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember! If you're looking for a casual, no-frills, family-friendly Italian restaurant with delicious food, generous portions, and reasonable prices, Vic's is the place! They're famous for their award-winning, thin-crust tomato pies, consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey. My personal favorite is the sausage, green pepper, and mushroom tomato pie! The menu has something for everyone, including fried calamari, calamari scampi sautéed in white wine and garlic, stuffed clams oreganata, chicken parmigiana, stromboli, calzones, sandwiches, burgers, and eight varieties of salads. I especially recommend the chopped antipasto salad, stuffed clams oreganata, chicken parmigiana, and, of course, their famous tomato pies! They also have an extensive children's menu, plenty of sides, and homemade soups and sauces available to take home, including pasta fagioli, escarole and bean, minestrone, clam chowder, marinara, and meat sauce. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. There's indoor dining, an outdoor patio, wheelchair accessibility, and both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. They also have a FREE parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant! A few things to know: Vic's is open Tuesday through Sunday and DOES NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS! During the busy summer season, be prepared to wait, but it's absolutely worth it! What makes Vic's so special isn't just the food. It's the tradition, the generations of families returning year after year, and that wonderful old-school Jersey Shore atmosphere. For me, it's all of that, plus over 50 years of wonderful memories and nostalgia. Some places never lose their charm, and Vic's is one of them!

As always our meal started with their world class Chopped Antipasto. This is a layer of chopped…read morelettuce w slabs of olives, cheese, peppers and meat. It's well lubricated with plenty of Italian dressing and is always the started for our meal at Vic's. For an entry my wife had Baked cheese ravioli and a side of meatballs. The meal came with plenty of sauce with cheese on top. The side of meatballs came wit two meatballs of a generous size. What was more surprising was the cost of 2 meatballs was only $2.75. A real side bargain if you ask me. For my dinner I had the Seafood linguini. This was a plate of linguini with a pile of seafood on top. Fish, clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari in a spicy marinara sauce. The sauce was a bit thinner and saltier then typical but that's from what came out of all the sea food. And while they said it was spicy this was nothing to worry about as I didn't find it to the point where my wife wouldn't eat it. Service from Barbara was right on point as she had all the answers on menu questions and drinks were refilled in a timely manner. It was also wonderful that we got there before 5:00 pm and had a table in minutes unlike showing up at the same time in the summer. This is a very laid back restaurant with seating for couples, families and mega-families. Tonight we had a seat across from the bar and was forced to watch some football. Love this for a great Italian meal and you will never be disappointed once you suffer from a wait that might be longer then you had hoped!

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I've been meaning to leave a review for this place for a long time. My wife and I eat here two or…read morethree times a month--sometimes more--and always love it. It's truly one of the "last of the Mohicans"--a classic, old-school Italian joint that you just don't see much anymore. I'm not knocking the new, modern restaurants and their creative concepts, but if you're looking for a really good, affordable Italian dinner in a great atmosphere, this is your spot. The moment you walk in, it feels timeless, which only adds to the charm. They have great live music most nights, the owners and staff are incredibly friendly, and the wine bottles are very reasonably priced. It's tucked into a unique, up-and-coming neighborhood that's a mix of industrial and residential (with some really nice new condos being built). If you want a great night out with good music, good people, and delicious food without breaking the bank, you need to check this place out.

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Del Ponte's Coal Fired Pizza - pizza - Updated October 2026

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