Best brick oven pizza around and nice outdoor seating. Highly recommend if looking for a more upscale pizza place

Another pizza place in Caldwell? No! Dough is definitely "not another pizza place" in this saturated market. Their artisanal-style pizzas are incredible and so refreshing from the typical Italian pizzas we get around here. Definitely consider the special pizza that day, whatever it is! We also tried the Pancetta, Egg & Potato pizza which was also an exciting mix of flavors. And the dough they use tells you exactly how this place got its name. I guarantee you will eat the crust! But don't get me wrong, they do Italian right as well.. We tried the meatball appetizer, which was light and had a great amount of flavor. It also came in a nice tomato sauce. We then tried the Cauliflower Prosciutto pasta, which was sensational. A cool variation of carbonara and the pasta was al dente. Overall, I wish I could say I was overhyping this place but they have a committed owner/chef (who we chatted up and he was very friendly) that is clearly passionate about what he does.. Dough exemplifies the concept of simple, fresh ingredients that work together.. We have been back twice since our first visit two weeks ago.. So please western Essex county, I urge you to skip the "typical pizza place" and come try Dough.. Too many places come and go in this area, but Dough is a gem I'd hate to lose read more

We are lucky to have this restaurant in the culinary wasteland that is NJ. Unreal quality. Farm to table concept. The service at Dough is excellent; the waitstaff is very knowledgeable and friendly; not surprising given that Ed (chef/owner) is just a really nice guy, who has a very endearing humble and kind way about him that's quite refreshing. Haven't been this excited about a local restaurant in a very long time...maybe ever. Kudos to Dough. Keep doing what you're doing. Jeff and Janet Livingston NJ read more

Yelped up a few places for a quick lunch on a cold day and settled on a first-time visit to Dough Artisan Pizzeria. The sign outside said "come in and warm up". A sincerely sweet and friendly waitress greeted me and let me choose a table. The atmosphere was welcoming and warm, with a wood fired oven near the front of the restaurant. The soup of the day was split pea, which was perfect for the weather, but I opted for a Kale Salad as part of a two-selection lunch special. It was delicious! Toasted pine nuts, dried cranberries, and dissed apples complimented a very tasty dressing. The lunch special gave a choice of a sandwich, panini, or pizza, and your choice of soup or salad, with a lot of choices in that mix. I ordered the sausage pizza - a nine inch pie on the menu that grew three inches before it hit the table. It's the kind of pizza that I really enjoy. A dough that is made with a good quality high gluten flour that gives it a chewy bite while still remaining light inside and crisp on the outside. The perfect recipe - a simple fresh sauce, good quality cheese, and a delicious sausage baked quickly at high heat in the wood fired oven resulted in an excellent pie! Love the crust! The service was exceptional. My waitress was there when needed, checking to make sure that I had what I needed, and making sure that the food was to my liking. The bathrooms were clean, well stocked, and candlelit (clean and well-stocked are my minimum requirements. Candles on wall shelves were a nice bonus). The atmosphere was modern and comfortable. It's a smaller restaurant, but there is plenty of space between the tables for comfort. The prices are good, the food was delicious, the service was welcoming and efficient. It was super easy to "warm up" to. I'll be back with family and friends, regardless of the weather. read more

I have to say that unfortunately I did not leave this place as happy as I thought I would be. I rarely treat myself with pizza so I research a lot before going to one. This place had great reviews and I loved that they said that the menu changes seasonally because they follow a farm to table ingredient list. We decided to try one pizza and one entree dish. The pizza had pancetta & mozzarella and was tasty but the crust was bland, rough textured and pretty burned. Still delicious but not in any way special. The entree we ordered was sweet pea gnudi (close to gnocchi) with oyster mushrooms. Also tasty but there was only about 5 or 6 pieces which made this dish pretty overpriced. The waiter we had was very bland, didn't offer to bring us glasses for our bottled drinks, and recited the dessert like it was crumbs in his back pocket that he was offering. Probably won't go back. read more

I have been here twice and still I am not impressed by their pizza which is what their speciality is. Last time I came here I had the arugula salad with walnuts and cheese. This was honestly amazing. I really enjoyed this salad. So fresh and delicious. My husband had the veggie mix with mozzarella. He thought it was just okay. Main course I had the sausage pie and my husband had the farmer special pie. The sausage pie was super greasy. I really hated it. My husband thought the farmer pie which was a white pie with eggs and sausage was good. Overall I did love the salad but I really did not enjoy the pie which is the main reason for me to come to a artisanal pizza joint in the first place. read more

Dough - Arugula salad with walnuts and fresh cheese. Really so good! - Pizza Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

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I decided to take dough out yesterday with my friend. We ordered the burrata without watermelon, a mac and cheese, and a white pizza with broccoli and truffle oil on top. The lady on the phone was very nice and told us it would take 25 minutes. 30 minutes later, our food was hot and waiting for us. We took it back and it was all delicious! The burrata was very fresh, especially because they grow their own tomatoes! I was really able to taste all of the clean flavors. The mac and cheese was fantastic! I am normally picky about my mac and cheese, and this one was perfect, cheesy, creamy, but not too much cheese that it is drenched in it! And I loved our pizza! It was so so yummy and a perfect combination of ingredients! The only problem was that it wasn't that hot, the kitchen probably made it first... But we popped it in the oven for 2 minutes and it was perfect! Definitely recommend dough to pizza and farm to table lovers! read more

Dough - Burrata without watermelon on summer menu - Pizza Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

This is not your typical pizza place. For example, you MIGHT not find any sausage or pepperoni on the menu for your pizza topping. So, if this is your "Litmus Test", you have might want to pass on the visit. Toppings are somewhat esoteric so be prepared to select some novelties which may or may not work. The chef definitely shows his creativity. There are some "blow out" appetizers that seem to be a constant on the menu though. Like the Meatballs (I thought it could use a little more sauce), and Zucchini Crisps with a dipping sauce. Finally the pizzas themselves are individual size with not much extra for sharing. To compound that, I found that I left an inordinate amount of edge crust as it either had no ingredients on it or it was burnt from the "wood fired" oven. Also be aware that toppings are minimal. If I were to go again, I would order extra cheese and tipple the amount of clams. The real punch appears at the end; called a "Bill". I would not say there is value for the price. It doesn't look like a "haute" place but the prices are. read more

Dough - Whole lotta crust - Pizza Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

We've been frequenting this establishment almost on a weekly basis since it opened. The reason I mention that is because we never grow tired of the ambiance, great service and of course, excellently prepared food. What a remarkable jewel to have in the Caldwell area. The chef (and I don't use that term lightly) goes out of his way to use locally grow produce. The freshness and variety shows up every week in the specials from appetizers to main course pizzas. As vegetarians, we are always faced with obstacle course of a non-vegetarian menu. At Dough we've always had plenty to choose from. The chef accommodates our non-meat requests and the result is healthy, fresh and delicious. We love the variety of salads, and interesting soups and appetizers. Of course the main course pizzas always delight, especially the specials, with their unique combinations of non-typical veg toppings. We're so happy to have Dough as our go-to midweek date-night restaurant! read more

My friends and I found this place through an Instagram post of a really good looking personal pizza. We went on yelp and read reviews, it seemed great so we decided to try it out! Upon arriving we thought there would be a lot of seating inside because from the outside it looks huge, however it was a bit limited. Once you walk in you can see the beautiful brick oven burning. The place has a very rustic casual/ and possibly romantic feel. Our waiter, I believe his name is Anthony, was great! He was very attentive and seemed enthusiastic and just genuinely delightful. I ordered a lunch special which included a small personal pizza and either a small salad or small soup special. I chose the pesto pizza which had pesto, chicken, avocado, fresh mozzarella, basil, and pine nuts. It was amazing! I wish there was a dipping sauce for the crust either like olive oil or marinara. I also ordered the kale salad which has kale, avocado, red radish, fennel, parmigiano, raw almonds, and lemon juice. It was good but I wish it had more avocado! My friend ordered the lunch special as well and got a Margherita pizza and the soup special which was butternut squash with a hint of curry! That soup was out of this world!! I wish I had ordered my own haha. I tried a slice of her pizza and it seemed a little too dry, maybe needed a touch more marinara. We had water with our meal and it was served in a cute old fashion milk jar! For dessert we had the homemade chocolate chip cookies and they were warm and gooey. So good! As already said, our waiter was very amiable and made or dining experience pleasant! We will definitely be suggesting this place and coming back with more of our friends. read more

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such a cute find!!! we sat in the backyard patio and it felt like we were transported to Austin or Nashville or somewhere super nice and laidback...the 4 of us shared the burrata, meatballs, and zucchini crisps all per recommendation from the waitress, and they all delivered. crisps were delish without leaving a heavy oily aftertaste, felt super light even if it wasn't. the meatballs were tender and moist and flavorful, not dried up and tough like a lot of italian places. the burrata dish was extremely fresh, with watermelon and avocado. We ordered two pizzas to share, the sausage + manchego + corn pizza which was a summer seasonal and the shroom. both were such new tastes since i've never seen those types of mushrooms on my pizza before (they used asian woodear!!!) nor had basically mexican corn on a pizza. but they were AWESOME and I would totally go back to try the rest of them! read more

Dough - Pizza Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

Dough was great.... it's a BYOB but they also have some wine selection if you want. The Caesar salad was mediocre but their pizzas were outstanding. We shared the fennel one and wild boar and both were better than expected and of good size with leftovers of each! The wait staff was attentive and we didn't wait at all to sit (on a Wednesday). Can't wait to go back! read more

Delicious wood fired pizza! Specials are always interesting and delicious too. Service is attentive and helpful. Bonus is that I can bring my own Italian wine. When weather permits, dine outside in the lovely garden setting in the back. read more

4.5 to be precise. Went to dough this evening for dinner with my family. Half of us arrived a few minutes early and the other 3 trickled in a few minutes late. I appreciated being seated before the stragglers arrived because I know that the policy is to not seat a party until everyone is present. Unfortunately it was just too hot to enjoy the outdoor seating but the outside seating area looked really nice. Service was great. Never felt rushed but also never felt forgotten. Now to get to the goods...that pizza. Definitely some of the better brick oven style pizza I've had in north jersey. The crust was slightly doughy but a little charred just how I love it. Different combinations of pizza toppings rather than your typical pepperoni, sausage, or other non-exciting toppings. If you're a lover of garlic like myself, do yourself a favor and order the white clam pie. Delishh. We also got a margherita pie, roxy, macky (sp?) and the pie that has corn and chorizo (forgot the name). All were very tasty and came out within a reasonable amount of time. Also got an order of the mac and cheese for the table. I didn't sample it but everyone raved about it. Dough didn't disappoint. Loved the pie choices, ambiance, and obviously the fact that it's another great BYO establishment in the area. Can't wait to go back. read more

Really great local spot ... Excellent portions. Seasonal menu and locally sourced ingredients (and you can taste the difference). The butternut squash pie was great; the sage came through with subtlety, and the pumpkin seeds added a nutty, autumnal texture. The mushroom pie is the best. It's family friendly without being too kid-centric. Great ambience inside and in their outdoor patio. The servers and chefs are super kind and even-tempered. The pizza chef was in a meditative state the entire time we were there; just a pleasure. read more

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This is a cute place. We ate outside and the atmosphere is nice. Our waiter was attentive and hospitable. I got the squash soup and mushroom pizza. The idea of mushroom pizza is good but could use a little less truffle oil, and a little more ricotta, but otherwise it was pretty good. read more

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Oh Dough, what can I say? You stole my artisan pizza loving heart. Being that I'm just a girl from the Bronx, with an extensive pallet, who travels everywhere to find the best pizza-You should be honored! This pizza was comparable to my absolute favorite spot Roberta's pizza in Brooklyn, NY. Which is saying a lot! Dough's pizza has great texture, nice, soft, chewy dough. Which is important if you're striving for greatness. Fresh mozzarella, fresh ingredients like pesto, basil or garlic paired with quality meats like Sopressata. When you bite into your pizza you'll be assured that you've made the right decision in life. Yes, life, it's that serious. read more

Absolutely fantastic all around. Started and ended with great service. We sat out back and were welcomed with such happy servers. They were both extremely pleasant and always checked in on us. In regards to the pizza, I'm so excited they finally added gluten free pizza to the menu. We've been skipping Dough for a year now due to the lack of gluten free pizza previously. I know they always ha gluten free pasta, but this is a hard place to go to and watch everyone else enjoy those awesome pizzas when you can't have one. The crust is the best. I had a special pie, gluten free, which was with cherry tomatoes on a white pie and truffle oil. Excellent. My wife had a regular pie with mushrooms. Very good as well. Kids had regular pie and macaroni and cheese. The Mac n cheese was excellent per my wife. Overall: great atmosphere, fantastic service and excellent artisan pizzas with an amazing crust. We'll be back regularly. read more

Let me tell you something, if you want to come here when it's not crowded you're S.O.L., unless you're in the middle of a snow storm... in which case, you're good! read more

Amazing food, although slightly pricy. But worth it. The food is prepared perfectly with high-quality ingredients. It's BYOB but ShopRite Liquors is right across the street. Outside seating is nice when the weather is good. But there's no accounting for the neighbors, and when I was there the neighbor was renovating his building and had a saw going. Not a huge deal, but something to keep in mind if you sit outside. read more

Jersey has a lot of pizza and Dough ranks as a very average place. The pizza tastes good, but it's nothing to brag about. If the crust didn't take up a third of the pizza, it would be more enjoyable. Their gluten free pizza has a texture that won't sit well with some people. Most of our table didn't like it. Service is a bit slow. One of the two hostesses was very nice and she was the only good part of the night. Bottom line: If you're in Jersey charging top dollar for pizza, you better be pretty damn good. read more

This is my #1 spot for pizza in NJ. Everything about this place is awesome. The pizza, the service, and the interior. They also have a great outside area where you can eat during the summer, too. The first time I went here was two years ago and I ordered a pizza with egg on top of it. They brought it over and the waiter apologized for the egg for being overcooked and not runny, so they gave me a FREE pizza to make up for it. Honestly, I thought the pizza was fine, but that's you know they are serious about their pizzas and they hold each pie to a high standard. They really do live up to their motto: "Our approach to food is simple: Use fresh ingredients, use the best techniques, & remain focused on the smallest details." read more

Ate there last night for the first time. 3 small pizzas, 3 small portion salads, 1 large salad and 2 appy's was $135. Food was pretty good, but to be honest it was expensive for the quality. Lots of good options in this area and I won't be back anytime soon. It was just okay. Service wasn't great either. Sorry, but I call them like I see them. My opinion. read more

Finally, a place in my home town that I can frequent with no guilt, my picky 11 yr old and my foodie friends. I am working on a food review now, but let me tell you: this is the real deal. This is not my imagination. The ingredients are farm fresh; the creative offerings of specials will blow your mind. Go to dough. Spend some dough. And send me a thank you letter - because you will want to! Review in a day or so. ciao. Diane Lilli TheJerseyTomatoPress.com read more

I only review if a place is really great. I used to work in the restaurant business and can be a bit critical from time to time, but those who were in it understand. That being said, Dough really impressed me last night. I had been to their other location a few times since it is very close to my home, and always thought it was decent, but the new location really hit a home run. Our server, i believe his name was Dante, was friendly and super attentive, even with the restaurant being packed. The drinks were fantastic, it was nice to see some whiskey based cocktails. Also, the team had an "all hands on deck" approach. Food came out fast and hot, and was run by different staff members. Pre bussing was done each time, drinks refilled quickly. Of course the food was great as well, the zucchini chips were light and seasoned well, meatballs tender, and ya gotta get the pizza. Be adventurous, try a pie with some of their unique ingredients. All in all, dough whooped some serious a$$. In a world where service is a lost art, and humdrum establishments are a dime a dozen, I left feeling like the staff cared and the cooks/chef cranked out awesome meals. Hell yea Dough, be back to visit my buddy Joe behind the bar. read more

This place has a great ambiance, probably even better in the winter. Warm and inviting. The service was great, even a little too great. The prices are pretty normal for this style of pizza. The wife and I split a salad special with their signature dressing (basil vinaigrette maybe?). We also split the B&B pizza, the crust and cheese were great. Chocolate lava something for dessert, really delicious. Overall great experience, must try BYO! read more

The outdoor seating area is quite nice. Staff was attentive and friendly. The pizza.... none of us were particularly impressed, especially for the price you pay. A customized personal pizza can approach $30. The choices were less than abundant. Metered parking on the street is cheap, but there isn't much of it. read more

Gluten free reviews were pretty good here so decided to give it a try. GF pizzas were just ok at best and over priced. There is a $5 upcharge per 11 inch pie, the highest upcharge we've ever seen. There was portions of the crust that had absolutely no topping, but the taste was ok. $60 for lunch for two personal pies and two drinks..way more expensive then expected. read more

Celebrated St. Patty's here, wait wasn't long with our reservation. We started with the Guinness Muscles which were a bit bitter for seafood. I personally love drinking Guinness and this just didn't hit me the same way. Then I had the Winter Pizza, which was very good. The crust was amazing but i think the blue cheese overpowered the sweetness of the caramel onions and other vegetables on the pizza. My wife had the black squid ink pasta, it was more salty than we would regularly prefer. Portion was a good size and the amount of seafood was generous. We will be back to try over dishes some day. read more

Dough - Squid ink pasta - Pizza Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

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We decided to check out Dough due to the concept of supporting and using locally grown ingredients. Other than that here goes another place specializing in pizza. The food was tasty and we loved the idea of supporting local farmers but there was something left to be desired. The ambiance is nice and they do have outdoor seating. Our server was very friendly and attentive and made our experience enjoyable. Due to the prices and portions we decided to get several items and split them. The salad was enjoyable but the portion was barely enough for 3 people. We ordered two pizza's that once they came out were on the smaller side and left everyone desiring more. We also ordered a side of the mac n cheese that was tasty and helped to fill us up. Overall we loved the concept but the pizza and portions for the money could be better. You will enjoy this place if you are looking for the experience but be prepared to spend some money is you are hungry and looking to order several different options. read more

This spot has become one of our favorites! The outdoor seating is pretty and the indoor is cozy in the winter. We've always had the best service here and love how their menu changes with the seasons! Definitely could be competitive with spots in the city! My only negative would be the dessert menu which is lacking a bit--but no worries you will normally be too full from the amazing dinner! read more

Been wanting to come here for a while but it was always crowded. Cane here on a Sunday before the big dinner rush. Had some type of butternut squash pizza and it was very good. If you're expecting your typical pizza you will be very disappointed. They have many unique pies and they're all slightly larger than a typical personal size type pie. We will definitely be returning! read more

Dough - Butternut squash pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

This place was great! We stopped in for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. Personal pizza was homemade and delicious! Salads were fresh and awesome. Will definitely be back. The atmosphere inside is warm and inviting! read more

I've been to Dough three times now all within the last year and a half or so. The food has been excellent every time. The pizza combinations are very imaginative with flavors that really meld well together. On this last trip I got a brussels sprout pizza with lardon (bacon), blue cheese and a maple syrup drizzle. It was an amazing combination of flavors that worked on every level. Even the salads are very well crafted with great flavor combinations and the gluten free pizza is second to none if you require that as well. Add in great ambiance and fantastic service and this place is one of the best pizza places I've been to. read more

I'm not a fan of pizza in general but this place is really good. They use fresh farm to table ingredients and you can tell. Wait staff is friendly and non-pizza options are great. If you do order pizza, ask for extra toppings since they tend to skimp on those. Also, order the zucchini crispers, they're out of this world. read more

Best pizza in Jersey bar none. No one cares about their restaurant the way this owner does - check out his Facebook videos! read more

Atmosphere is very cozy and charming! Started with the zucchini chips and they were light and tasty with a great spicy dipping sauce! My mom and i ordered two pizzas and shared them. She chose the margherita and I chose the brussel pizza which had blue cheese, red onions, roasted brussel sprouts, and some type of bacon. Both were delicious. Crust was on the thinner side which I usually don't care for as much as a thick crust, but this one wasn't overly thin and crispy so I enjoyed it. They say the pizza's are personal sizes, but I ended up taking home 3 slices while my mom took home 2. Then we shared the lava cake for dessert that came with vanilla ice cream. Not my favorite, but still tasty! Service was very attentive and accommodating. Prices were very reasonable. Will definitely be coming back here again! read more

Came here for dinner on Friday night and it was amazing. Had to wait a little but it was worth the wait. The server was very attentive and fast. Greeted us and explained the special for the day. We ordered the zucchini chip and they came out fast and hot. Paired well with the spicy dipping sauce. Also ordered the special white pizza and the sausage pizza (added an egg and meatball) and both pizza was to die for. The food came out quick on a Friday night and the service was amazing. I would come here again and sure do plan it. read more

Great place, Great ambiance ! The pizza was just amazing. We tried the chicken pesto and margarita pizza with chicken topping. Both of them were awesome. The cheese was just awesome. Usually , the pizzas are thin crust. The service is also great. I also got lemonade, which was in a big bottle and easily catered three of us. The patio is just great . Just make sure you have a table there. They have BYOB . Parking can be bit tricky near the restaurant but there is lot of street parking just that you might have to walk a bit. Overall a great place ! read more

One of the best overall places in Northern New Jersey! Amazingly Dough has attained high quality, great service, creative and delicious food and same modest pricing for almost 8 straight years! Heartfelt congratulations to Dough Artisan Pizzeria staff and owners! We will definitely be back and hungry for more of their delicious creations. Happy 2019 to all. read more