Sometimes a pizza parlor that makes great pizza can do more. That is the case Gencarelli's. I have been coming to Gencarelli's for pizza for a long time. I like their thin crust, tomato sauce and fresh toppings. This family run business has always been competitively priced. I stopped by on a weekday around 5pm. The business sits at the intersection of RT. 46 with a jughandle right in front. Sometimes it's difficult to get get in or out. This is a dine-in or takeout restaurant. The dine-in side has been relatively newly renovated and is warm, cozy and aesthetically pleasing. I ordered the Chicken Marsala ($21.25). The chicken was cooked in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and shallots. This was a well done tasty Marsala wine sauce with moist chicken pieces. It's BYOB. I always carry a bottle of wine in the trunk of my car because I travel a lot and often eat at BYOBs. The calamari ($9.95) was a take-out. It was not tough and chewy like some calamari can be. The calamari had a light crispy coating read more

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Awesome food had it via takeout so I decided to eat in, terrible host. He first told me 10 mins and when I said I didn't have a reservation he got an attitude, was mumbling (didn't speak clear English) and told me 35 mins. I left!! read more

We order from here often as it is local to us and their food is always good. Tonight's order though was top notch! Drunken grandma square, soooo good (the phone did not eat first), and this is a big deal for me to say but it is the BEST garlic knots I have ever had. Big in size, crispy outside with soft inside and great sauce to go with them. Great spot! They have a great sit down restaurant part too! read more

Gencarelli's - Garlic Knots - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

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Here for an event. It's a small space but they can accommodate a small party. Loved the calamari- very tender with a light crispy coating. Pizza was good too. Didn't really like the rice balls. They lacked flavor and texture as they were served in a sauce. Didn't really like the eggplant parm- it was ok but eggplant was too thin, tasted more like breading than eggplant. Probably 3.5 stars but I rounded up due to great service. read more

Gencarelli's - Mini Rice Balls - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

My complements to the chef ! They recently open for breakfast and it's the best thing that could've happened to me. Had it custom (eggs salmon spinach avocado) won't live without them! read more

Amazing food & service. The best Chicken Milanese I have had in years. Delicious appetizer - Italian sausage, potatoes, broccoli rabe with hot peppers. Staff were attentive and friendly. They didn't rush us to finish our meal. A hidden gem right off of Rt. 46 West. read more

Better than last time ! Rate it a 8 if I could! Service was on point. What was really impressive was the 8 dinners all arrived together and steaming hot! I had the Chicken Romano..My favorite. But what stole the show for me were the Mussels..The best I have had in a long time! I could drink the sauce like a beverage,seasoned perfectly..I also like how they are marketing the restaurant itself.Been around for 28 years and better than ever! P.S. they never over cook the chicken always moist! read more

I love Italian and couldn't wait to try! When I arrived, I parked in their driveway. I walked into a cute takeout/dine in restaurant! I sat and was served by Walter, and he was great! This place is BYOB. I ordered the Mini Rice Balls, Fra Diavolo Mussels, Chicken Marsala and salad, and Shrimp, Scallop, and arugula in pink sauce. My favorites were the mussels and the pasta dish! I also had the rice pudding for dessert, and that was delicious! All in all I had a good experience! read more

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Food is soooo good !! And definitely let Walter show you the specials on the tablet ! Highly recommend the specials !!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place !!!!! read more

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It took a bit of work finding Gencarelli's today, and the parking here is a bit tough, but I did make it here for lunch. Here's the good news....the slice of mushroom pizza I had was very good. It's a nice thin crust pizza. Only issue was that it could have been served hotter. There's a large dining room with a server, but if you're just getting a slice, you can eat in there as well. read more

Gencarelli's - Mushroom slice! - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

Gencarelli's has been around for over 25 years so you know they must be doing something right over here and that fact remains totally obvious in every delicious bite of literary everything that comes outta this super legit old school Pizzeria Restaurant. And lately I gotta say that their one-of-a-kind thin crust style Pizza has gained all my attention and I'm not sure I'll ever be able to break its hold.    It's pretty easy to see what makes this Pizza something special even from the first glance you take of it. Pies here appear to be larger than most other places around and I think that's because they use the same amount of dough but they just expand it in order to keep that thin crispy crust texture that they're locally known for.    Toppings are also uniquely special here and certain combinations can't even be found anywhere else that I know of, which also adds to the "cravability factor" this spot maintains over my tastebuds. All ingredients are fresh and noticeably appealing with each and every tremendously tasty bite. Yup, I'm definitely hooked on this Cheesy, Saucy, yet firmly flexible thin crust style Pizza and I'll do my best to keep my composure as I wait patiently until my next visit.   I should also mention the incredible menu full of Italian inspired food that they offer here too other than what I've already covered, but since exceptional Pizza is the first thing you see upon entering it's pretty easy to overlook everything else. Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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Large portions of hearty food. Fresh homemade bread at the table. Gracious and attentive waitstaff. A homey and unpretentious place with excellent pizza, pasta and chicken dishes at a reasonable price. Chicken Murphy and linguine were spot-on. Pizza is very good. read more

Flew in for a work trip this week and we decided to order Gencarelli's Pine Brook last minute through UberEats. I took these photos midway through the meal. Being a vegetarian, and without seeing clear labeling on their menu, I called the restaurant ahead of time to find out what was safe to order. The guy I chatted with (possibly the Manager, Walter?) was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure he got me the right info for dishes, and communicated with the cook after we ordered to avoid any mix-ups. All of the food (cheese ravioli with parmesan, garlic sauteed spinach, beet salad, plain rolls) was fresh and the quality was exceptional. Portions were large and I was able to eat on them for a couple days. The plain cheesecake was literally the best I've ever had in my life. I'm still dreaming about it and wish I could have it shipped to TX. I definitely recommend Gencarelli's Pine Brook for a delicious night out or even a relaxing night in. Can't wait for my next visit to NJ! read more

Gencarelli's - Cheesecake! - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

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This is based on takeout orders ......Went there all the time for years when the original family was there. They had the best pizza and the mussels rich thick marinara sauce were fantastic! Went there recently twice just to be fair their pizza... they serve this 18 inch pie instead of the regular 16 inch. This gives you slices that are not easy to handle at least give a choice 16 or 18. The plain pie has barely any cheese on it the drunken pies are tasteless, the meaty pies are very greasy. The mussels are in a very liquidy red sauce not a lot of flavor although the mussels were a good size. Sorry but Not impressed read more

Consistently good food. Pizza is good. Pasta is good. Cute small little Italian restaurant in pine brook. Staff are always friendly and accommodating. We enjoy coming here and catering from here! read more

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best subs ive had from pizzerias!!! turkey sub is my go to, their shaved lettuce is perfect. pizza is great and all entrees I've tried have been great. it is pretty expensive though but it's worth it once in a while. if it wasn't as expensive i would def be getting it more often read more

Hidden Gem Alert! At first glance it's a pizza joint in an unpretentious small strip; don't let that fool you. They have a beautiful intimate dining room serving delicious Italian classics. Date-worthy ambiance: a stacked-stone wall, wood accents, plenty of twinkle lights. The food was perfect for our group of 5--we shared a crispy pizza topped with vodka chicken, a large Cesar salad, chicken parm, and grilled chicken with broccoli. Delicious and satisfying. Service was quick and efficient. We will be back! read more

Gencarelli's - Lovely dining room - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

This place was absolute trash. Ordered from grub hub. The calzone was undercooked and gross. Also didn't include the utensils I put on the order (they had it as an option). read more

First time I have stopped here and boy am I glad I did! It's a really pretty well decorated restaurant inside. Love the decor. The service was amazing and the food was even better. They make their own bread which is to die for, their homemade Caesar Salad dressing was delicious and both pasta dishes were absolutely out of this world. Small neighborhood gem definitely worth stopping by. read more

It's unbelievable that you have to be charged EXTRA for sauce and when you get it it doesn't have the extras you paid for! We had been going there for over 10 years but you just can't get a good old fashion pizza! read more

Was in the mood for a pizza and stopped in a Gencarelli's (Italian Restaurant) right off Rt. 46 W. (at the intersection of Hook Mountain Rd.) in Pine Brook. Ordered their 18" plain cheese pie (I generally prefer my pizza without toppings) and was anxious to see if it lived up to the positive comments I have received from friends in the past. We all know that how you like your pizza is a matter of personal taste, but there are some general aspects that are consistent with any good pie, whatever style it may be. I found Gencarelli's pizza to be very tasty. The relatively thin crust was cooked just right; light and crisp, with that slight crunch you are looking for. A great foundation and a good thickness that allowed me to taste the rich, nicely seasoned and balanced tomato sauce and fresh cheese topping. Not the least bit greasy. The sauce to cheese ration was perfect (not too much sauce and just enough cheese to complement the sauce without melting into it). All in all, a satisfying pizza that I will return for again. Gencarelli's is a cute, cozy, comfortable, friendly little eatery with a nice sized menu, and I hear that their dishes are very tasty, with generous portions. I haven't had the opportunity to have a dine in experience there as of yet, but it will have to go on my calendar. read more

Gencarelli's - the front of a restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

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Really good overall. Sometimes the slices are inconsistent but overall this is a really solid pizzeria with huge slices. They also have a full menu for sit down service. Latest trip: cheese slices were very good & I tried a slice I'd never seen here: margherita with vodka sauce!! It was pretty darn delicious. I'd get that again in a heartbeat! read more

Decent local pizza meals and specials Nice people Great bread Not always consistent but typically a safe bet read more

This rating is for service only. As for the food itself, I have never had anything that wasnt truly delicious. From a service standpoint, Gencarelli's used to be a very dependable establishment. However, over the past year or so, they're dependability has fallen off drastically. When you order in volume, give a specific time for delivery, and then repeatedly they are late, as a consumer you feel that your not valued. This is exactly what we have here. Unfortunately, the long relationship we have had with this establishment has now come to an end. read more

Ordered a drunken sassy grandma pie for carryout. The paper and online menu says it is 18 inches large for $28. Had a coupon for it for $25 which would be a $3 discount. When I got home, it seemed rather small, so I measured it and it was only a 16 inch pie. They don't even have 16 inch pies on their menu. What a rip off. 10% discount on a 20% smaller pie. read more

Had the lobster ravioli, veal and fried calamari. The food and service were both amazing! The sauce was other worldly!

I want to start by saying I'm a long time customer and love the grandma pizza but I recently had the chicken cutlet and it's so thin and over cooked that you can barely see white meat at all..it's paper thin. I can't believe they sell that as a chicken cutlet sandwich it's mostly breading. More like chicken veneer. I'll definitely go back for the pizza but that's about it. read more

Amazing family meal tonight. I'm perusing Facebook and what do I see - half a tray of chicken parm, half a tray of penne vodka, half a tray of salad and a side of bread. All for a ridiculously nice price. I pose me not cooking to my husband. He is thrilled, considering I can't really cook. I order online - super easy. Was able to leave a tip too. We go pick it up...it's ready! Thrilled, we return home. My 4 year old houses a piece of bread and ate two servings of penne. She usually only eats 2 pieces. My husband remarks how good the chicken parm is. And I smile, knowing that there is enough leftovers for dinner tomorrow. Cannot wait to order from Gencarelli's again! read more

Gencarelli's - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

Ordered delivery at 330pm, they showed up at 5pm after I called wondering where it was. Fine everyone gets busy I get it. Problem is, everything we ordered was delivered ice cold. We got a pizza, wings, and a chicken meal. Nothing was even remotely warm, let alone hot. I called & talked to a manager and the attitudes I got from him I will NEVER go there again. He didn't want to attempt to remedy anything, said he wasn't doing anything about it. Sorry but for the price you charge, you need to serve decent food to people! He said everything was delivered in a timely manner, sorry but 90 minutes for cold food is not a timely manner!! read more

Always delicious! Order frequently and it never disappoints. My favorite is the chicken Romano

This place is actually good. Sometimes it can be hit or miss. Their mussels are no good, but their Italian dishes are usually really good. I won't get a sandwich from there again, but would go for dinner. The dining room is nice. Staff is friendly. read more

Gencarelli's - Bad sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

Today was the first time hubby & I came here. It's a clean and cozy restaurant. Our waiter was sweet and attentive. I drink LOTS of water and here it's nicely chilled w/ ZERO aftertaste. If it tastes like the pipes, I'm outta there! Waiter presented us with hot focaccia rolls in a basket. Super delish! Started w/Risotto balls (4) comes w/Vodka sauce. FRIGGEN YUM!! Not heavy or greasy. Coating was super light, crispy & nice & hot! I drank the leftover sauce it was SO GOOD. Split a slice Buffalo Chicken pizza. Not heavy or overloaded w/cheese. Sooo tasty and cooked to absolute perfection. Grilled chicken & Broccoli rabe: 2 large pieces of moist, flavorful perfectly grilled Chicken. FINALLY EDIBLE BROCCOLI RABE! At Gencarelli's it's cooked to absolute perfection. No greasy, continuous feel like you're going to choke pieces of rabe. Was plated beautifully w/chunks of roasted garlic. Even the stems were soft and edible, absolutely DIVINE! Finally Linguini w/shrimp Fra Diavolo. Linguine/shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was super flavorful! Generous portions and great prices. We also met the owner and he was very welcoming & personable. He took the time to come over and asked if we enjoyed our meal. He also informed us on lots of their other dishes. We most definitely will be back. This is now our new favorite place! read more

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The service was absolutely amazing! Brielle was the best and very accommodating! The pizza was a 10!! The crust was so delicious!!! It was soft but if you want alil more crisp, let server know! I will return! read more

Gencarelli's - What i called a "Tipsy Grand-Margherita Pizza with half Pepperoni". Half pie was drunken vodka and other was Margherita. - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

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Everything was great! I took my son, his gf and a close friend of his for his birthday! It was a special birthday and Walter did an amazing job serving us! read more

There meatball parm made me go to the bathroom multiple times and throw up 3 times. Have never been this sick from a sandwich in my life. Wish I took a picture of the throw up so you guys could see there sauce and meatballs! Yum! Edit - still throwing up 5 hours later and here's a pic! read more

In repeat visits I have discovered a standout that I recommend to everyone who comes here - the mini rice balls. Known as arancini di riso (oranges of rice) for their size, shape, and "orange" exterior, these are the best I have had in America (I ate rice balls at least once a day for two weeks in Sicily and southern Italy). They have crispy exterior that isn't too thick, with an interior is rich and creamy. Probably different from what you are used to, but absolutely delicious. Blazing buffalo pizza was nice but really not spicy enough. Absolutely packed with chicken and bacon though. We had chicken parm again and it's consistently good. I will say that the red sauce is not really my favorite, but it's not bad at all. read more

Service and food were both amazing -stuffed artichokes -chicken Marsala -fettuccine Alfredo -penne with vodka sauce read more

Gencarelli's - Kids penne with vodka sauce - Pizza Near Me - Pine Brook, New Jersey

The food is good, fresh ingredients but two times in a row my take out other is wrong or missing items. Super annoying when you can't go back to fix it. read more

Wanted something heartier than a couple of slices, so stopped in for a take-out order over the weekend. Perused the paper menus nearby the cash registered and eventually settled on buffalo calamari, a chicken francese sub, and some garlic knots. Guy that rang us up was pretty friendly. Let me know why it took them 30+ minutes from when we ordered to when we were able to leave the restaurant. Thankfully I wasn't in a rush to go, but that just seemed like an excessive amount of time to wait. I liked how they packed up the food (aluminum tins for the calamari and knots + sauces in plastic containers + wrapped in a paper bag / sub was in a sub box). However, I wasn't too much of a fan of how the food tasted. Bread was yummy and chicken was crispy and cooked well, but couldn't really taste any of the lemon sauce that I love on chicken francese -- maybe because it was masked by cheese! I've never had cheese on any francese dish, so that was very confusing. Calamari was kind of crispy (I think it got a little steamed from being in the take out container - not their fault), but the buffalo sauce tasted very tomato forward. I don't believe I've ever had a tomato-based buffalo sauce, but I can't say that I really enjoyed it either. The blue cheese dip though was chunky and yummy. The knots were solid. So maybe I should have just stuck to the pizza... read more

Ordered a pizza for delivery at 5:55. It's 7:31 and still no pizza. Late dinner? Maybe? P.s. it's only a 10 minute drive. read more