My wife and I stopped by on Easter after many other pizza joints were closed down. The service was…read moreamazing, the grandma slices we had while we waited were delicious and the worker even showed us our pizza a couple times to make sure it was baking to our like (we didn't ask, just a good customer service piece). The inside was clean and simple. This place just earned themselves a customer.

Their service is terrible here. The guy in the front clearly doesn't want to work at Lucci's and…read moreseems bothered to handle anything at all. 1st time: Placed an order over the phone on Sunday evening. Guy seemed overwhelmed and reluctantly took my order. I showed up 30 min later and no one had any record of my order. I recognized the guy's voice and told him he took my order. He was pissed and got into a shouting match with me with 3 other customers around. He eventually apologized and offered a free side of meatballs and spaghetti (don't order that btw, super underwhelming). 2nd time: Wife placed an order for a pie with half pepperoni on their website. Came back with the order and the pie had full toppings. Small nit but annoying. 3rd time: I called at 6pm on a Thursday. No one picked up. Opted to place order on their website and got the same item as last time. Showed up at and the same miserable guy asked for my name and order... and then said he didn't have any order. I told him I placed an order on the website... and he said "You should have called." with an awful (only a mother can love) grin. I showed him my email confirming 6:20pm pickup time and he said he had no order... before pulling a pie with my name on it. I asked if it had half pepperoni and it didn't. Full toppings AGAIN. Clearly, their website is not equipped to actually take half toppings orders. Pizza is OK but not worth the headache or poor service here.

Grumpy's Sourdough Pizza Co. 522 Saddle River Rd…read more Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Hot Honey Heaven Grumpy's Triple Threat Multiple people have reached out to me and suggested I explore this locally owned pizzeria located in the heart of Saddle Brook. As I entered the parlor, it is a hole in the wall with minimal seating and no AC unit. Regardless that it wasn't fancy, I still had a very gut instinct the quality of their pies was going to be on the money. When I arrived a weekday afternoon to place my order, the cashier informed me there will be a 40 minute wait. For the fact that the wait is this long indicates there are in demand and their pizza is top quality. I also saw framed plaques along their table counter showing they received positive media recognition from The Record, northjersey.com, and bestofnj.com. Hot Honey Heaven: I was initially skeptical about the appearance of this pie because it looks kind of messy. However, I took a single bite and was immediately hooked. This pie was topped with pepperoni, crispy chicken, and ricotta cheese. Mike's Hot Honey was generously poured over the top. It has a combination of sweet and spiciness. I never anticipated honey would enhance the flavor of the pie; I wish I requested an extra cup! Grumpy's Triple Threat: Named after the restaurant, this pie is prepared with pesto, grandma sauce, and pink tomato sauce. The sprinkled parmigiano reggiano added a nice touch. I especially liked the artistic appearance. The three colors were visually appealing, especially with the swirls of pesto. All pies are prepared with their signature sourdough pizza crust. Each slice had a perfect undercarriage and a firm crunch. Customers have the option to bake the pies may light, medium, or well-done. I chose medium because a majority of the customer base prefers this style. As a bonus, Grumpy's offer complimentary crust upgrades. I opted to add garlic butter brush; the outer crust edge was literally brushed with hot, garlic-infused butter. While it is common to throw away the top portion of the pizza, the upgrade is definitely an incentive to eat the crust. San Marzano tomatoes are the primary ingredient for the sauce. It's not overly sweet and has a light tang. This pizzeria is geared for take out, but there are plenty of benches only minutes away at Saddle River County Park. You can enjoy your pie while admiring the beautiful scenery of the park. The parking lot has limited spaces, but you can easily find a spot on the street. Grumpy's may be a hole in the wall, but the pizza was outstanding. I'm really exuberant that I had a pristine experience exploring sourdough crust for the first time! I was far from "grumpy" after dining here! #grumpys #grumpyssourdoughpizzaco #grumpystriplethreat #hothoneyheaven

Tried this place for the first time after picking up an order for a group. They have some fun and…read moreinteresting pizza options, and I decided to go with the classic personal pie. A heads-up if you're driving: parking can be a little difficult. There's a sign pointing to parking in the rear, but the lot is pretty small. You may be better off parking on a side street and walking over. I went just before the lunch hour, and the line was already out the door. They were also getting plenty of phone calls, so they definitely seem to have a busy business going. As for the pizza, the taste was good overall. The dough was a little tough and seemed possibly overdone, and the type of cheese they use made the pizza feel a bit greasy. That said, I'd be willing to try it again. Next time, I might skip the personal pie and try a different size or style to see if that makes a difference. Staff were very kind!!!! * I didn't see any slices on display, but people were ordering by the slice.

OUTSTANDING!!! If…read moreyou like authentic Italian food and not the sauce heavy oil laden foods most local places make then try this place!!! We grabbed a table on a Saturday night we were immediately impressed by the amazing smells upon entering . I spent my summers in Italy growing up and this place took me back . Our wonderful waitress and over and left some bread and oil while we looked at the menu. We agreed upon the califlower as an app . Hubby had the eggplant parm and I did the pasta with shrimp and broccoli . We also got a side of broccoli rabe, the meals also came with a nice side salad . The portions are a realistic smaller size and delicious. Unbelievably so! Fresh and great quality olive oil is used you can taste the difference. We were going to splurge and get dessert but they only had chocolate cake or ice cream so we declined . It is a byob. We honestly already said we will be going again next week! Please do yourself a favor and visit!

We came to Iachetti's Kitchen for a last-minute Father's Day dinner and were completely blown away…read more This cozy little Italian spot turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in a long time. The service was lovely--our waiter was kind, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. And the food? Absolutely phenomenal. We started with the fried artichoke hearts (a must!), burrata, calamari, mozzarella sticks, and the zucchini and eggplant chips--LORDY, those were insanely good. Every appetizer was better than the last. The main dishes were just as impressive. The chicken parm was crispy and flavorful, the gnocchi was melt-in-your-mouth perfect, and the sole francese was delicate and delicious. We were passing plates around the table because no one could decide which dish was their favorite! It's BYOB, which made it feel even more relaxed and special. Total hidden gem--we'll definitely be back!!!!

Pizza Knight is absolutely crushing it for bringing "Detroit-style" Pizza here to North Jersey! In…read morea state where there is a pizzeria on almost every block, although a New-York slice is legendary --- it is America, and I do need a bit of diversity with my pie, and this was a welcome change. Called in to make an order, and the owner say it was a busy day, so my pie would be reading in 45-minutes, instead of 25-30. I assumed if people are willing to frequent there, I'll join the queue. I ordered the Drunken Peps Detroit Style Pizza, which had "mozzarella cheese, two types of pepperoni (original sliced/cup & char), homemade vodka sauce, and freshly grated pecorino romano cheese." First off, the pie is huge --- completely worth the $26.96 I paid for it. Secondly, the photos don't do it justice --- it is steaming hot upon pick-up, and that very generous layer of sauce on the top was *chef's kiss*. Although the crust may appear very dark i the photos, it was actually perfect --- and provided that nice *crunch* and *crackle* that those crunchy cheesy edges provide. If you're in the area and looking for some pizza -variety- then I totally recommend this place. Pizza Knight for the win!

Decided to order our annual NYE pizza pie from Pizza Knight this year since I've had it bookmarked…read morefor a while, and I've been wanting to try their Detroit-Style pizza. We went with the Drunken Peps (mozzarella cheese, two types of pepperoni (original sliced/cup & char), homemade vodka sauce, and freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese). It was a bit too much sauce for me, especially since the sauce was meh. The actual pizza itself was also more like a focaccia rather than Detroit-Style. The edges were also too crispy for me - almost burnt. Not sure I'd try another pie but glad I got to cross this one off my list. I just hope this pie is not indicative of what my 2026 is going to look like.

We are from Oregon and found this place looking for a NY style pizza. We came to the right place…read more Best pizza we have ever had and that says a lot. We highly recommend it.

Since I moved back to Jersey I've been on the lookout for a great brick oven Neapolitan style pizza…read morerestaurant and I am happy to say I think I found it at Emilio's! I decided to dine in (but at the last minute had to change it to go) and ordered my go to brick oven pie .... Margarita with Arugula (arugula goes on top after the pie is done) . The best pie I've ever had was at a place in Northern VA and I must say Emilio's pie gave them a run for their money! The chew and char of the dough, with the perfectly balanced sauce and fresh mozzarella topped with arugula leaves ... truly perfection in a pie! The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because I didn't get the full dine in experience as I hoped due to a little delay due to the kitchen being super busy, but I will be back :)

Anthony Franco's 556 Route 17 North…read moreParamus, NJ 07652 This CP is so phenomenal that my girlfriend ordered a tray for my birthday party. The mozzarella cheese was charred well and it had a slightly crispy texture. The cutlet was pounded thin with a perfect amount of breading. The red sauce was thick. If you ever decide to have your CP catered, I highly recommend placing your order with Anthony Franco's! #anthonyfrancos #chickenparmreview #paramusnj #route17north #chickenparmesan

One thing is for sure the pizzas and Italian joints in NJ and NY just destroy anything CA has by a…read moremagnitude of 100x easily. Pizza was excellent and the chicken Marsala was phenomenal. Servings are spot on and generous. Price is fair and quality is top notch. The flavor is decidedly east coast Italian and not that bastardized Italian Mexican taste in CA. Delicious is the best way to describe this place. So lucky to have to good pizzeria/ Italian restaurants near me in Paramus, NJ. Service was nice and friendly albeit a bit slow but this place was packed so no stars off. People kept coming in to eat in or take out. However the food is worth the wait. Ambiance is nice and pizzeria style. Lotta booths and clean. Not immaculate but definitely a place that has seen and served a few people. Lighting is good and natural light ones from the big glass windows. Definitely a nice place to eat at if dining out is not in the cards. Awesome food, great pizza and close to home makes this a recommendable place if someone is looking for good food!

- Nice little pizzeria that shares its space (and menu) with an affiliated restaurant, with plenty…read moreof tables available if you want to dine in - Fairly busy on a Friday evening during the dinner rush, but the service was very friendly and impressively quick - You can grab pizza by the slice at the counter for a fast, casual meal - The pizza was very good, with a thin yet sturdy crust, well-seasoned sauce, and flavorful toppings; the beet salad was fresh and generously portioned, served with a tasty honey mustard dressing on the side--the grilled chicken was well seasoned and stayed juicy; the kids' rigatoni Bolognese was especially meaty with plenty of sauce - One small note: complimentary water is available, but was served straight from the kitchen sink

THE FOOD ---------------…read more+ Carnivore, Vodka Chicken Parm, Pepperoni, Buffalo Chicken, Drunken Grandma Pizza Slices - All of these reheated slices were excellent!!!! Relatively thin, crust wasn't overly thick, GREAT flavor (especially the Buffalo Chicken) and good crunch. I can't imagine how good the pizza would have been if we had ordered a whole, fresh pie instead of eating reheated slices. + Beet Salad with Grilled Chicken - Fantasticccccc salad. Lots of sliced beets and sliced grilled chicken. The honey mustard dressing was the perfect dressing for this salad. + Kids Rigatoni Bolognese - Very good bolognese. There was plenty of meat sauce and it was very tasty. Our kids absolutely loved it. + Menu consist of not only a variety of pizza, but also a nice selection of appetizers, strombolis, calzones, sandwiches and pastas. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Excellent all around service. ++++ Every employee was super friendly and asked if we needed help as we were figuring out what to order. ++++ Waiters came by multiple times to check up on us. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior with lots of tables and chairs. + The restaurant is connected to Al Dente, which is a pasta restaurant next door. It seems both restaurants operate as a single restaurant even though they both have their own names. + Private parking lot is shared with other businesses and it gets bussssy on summer weekends. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = Dine-in customers steadily streamed in and out on a July Friday evening at 6 PM, but business was reallllllly booming for takeout as many customers came in to pick up orders of pies.

Delicious pizza what is there not to like? They have online ordering that make pickup a breeze…read more They also have dine in with a few round tables and bar. Thin crust and the cheese isn't too much and doesn't slide off. The sauce is perfection. I can see why they sell their sauce by the jars.

We came here a year ago and ate here for late lunch. We really enjoyed dining in and sitting by the…read morestools by the pizza oven. Returning here a year later and bringing home the pizza reminded me of the wood fired pizza from my first time visit. I ordered a Margherita pizza, the 12 inches personal pizza, and requested extra basil. Waiting for the pizza didn't take long, ut was slightly busy because of customers picking up their orders. Margherita pizza was crisp, I enjoyed the wood fire taste and it was a good combination between all ingredients. The sauce was a bit salty however bearable. Service was friendly. If you pay in cash, your order is 10% off. Until next time, Napoli!

Awesome service always and still the best pizza in the area. Lost in the sauce because their…read moremeatballs and sauce are also soo good. Salads and wraps are always good too, you really can't go wrong.

We ordered a small pepperoni pizza, and had several plain slices. The slices were underwhelming,…read morenothing special. The Pepperoni Pizza was better than the regular slices but also nothing special. It's okay if you are in the area but not worth driving for.

My first time here, visiting with a friend who swears by this place! My friend was buying lunch,…read moreand he ordered two meatball heroes, to go. It took a little while to prepare, which I guess is fine, and we were on our way. When we got home, we found two breaded chicken cutlet heros, not meatball heros! Regardless, the sandwich was quite good, and I plan on returning to try a meatball hero as well as other menu items! The fellow behind the counter was very friendly.

Great customer service extremely friendly and welcoming all the pizzas looked delicious loaded with…read moretoppings. I had a white slice which was fantastic they do not skimp on anything. I also had the garden salad with grilled chicken it had two breast of perfectly cooked and marinated chicken over a bed of crispy lettuce red onion Kalamata olives pepperoncini cucumber, tomato, and a plentiful side of balsamic vinaigrette my friend got a chicken Caesar wrap, which was just massive. He said it was delicious too.