La Bella Pizza

Very nice Italian restaurant in Ridgewood ... brick oven pizza was very good and the pizza Nutella…read moreto die for ...service was really prompt and personal very friendly

This is definitely a spot worth visiting. I love that everything is made in house -- you can really…read moretaste the freshness in the food. The restaurant itself is beautiful and aesthetic, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting enough to keep you coming back. The meatballs were incredibly tender and full of flavor. While the pasta wasn't the best I've ever had, I did appreciate that it wasn't too heavy on my stomach. Overall, it's a great place for a nice meal and a great dining experience.

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Santoni's Pizzeria and Restaurant

3.5(129 reviews)

0.6 mi

The food is flipping out of this world! I had the balsamic…read morechicken pizza and it's by far the best pie I've ever had.

Loved the service and the environment. Everyone was super friendly and super helpful. Definitely…read morecoming back for the Thai Chili pizza! It was incredible!!

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Roast beef sub - very good

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'The Alina' sub - excellent

Brooklyn's Pizzeria

3.6(170 reviews)

The pizza is just as great at this Ridgewood offshoot as it is at the original Hackensack location…read moreof the Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria......AND, unfortunately, the service is almost just as subpar as well. After visiting the Hackensack location recently, we decided to give the other location in Ridgewood a try as well since we loved the pizza so much at the original. We dropped in at around 5:15pm on a very quiet Memorial Day weekend Sunday evening and, as expected, the restaurant was also very, very quiet. We were only the 2nd group of diners for the evening, although it did get pretty busy as the evening wore on, including many pick up orders. We ordered a Caesar Salad to start along with the Combo Platter, which came with some fried ravioli, fried mozzarella, & chicken fingers. First, the Caesar Salad ---- we ordered it just to get some greens in our systems, but it was pretty much like the one served in Hackensack. The croutons in the salad were just cut up pieces of the bread that they include in the order as a side, but stale-tasting. As for the Combo Platter, that was decent, but the fried ravioli felt a bit empty, as in it felt like I was just eating a square piece of fried dough with no filling. The fried mozzarella and chicken fingers were decent, however, having some marinara sauce to dip them in DEFINITELY helped. For our entree, we shared a medium Tomato & Cheese pie with 1/2 Pepperoni. As I said, the reason we came here was because we absolutely loved the pie from the Hackensack location and didn't expect anything less here. The pizza pie came out piping hot, which was a great sign. Flavor-wise it was fantastic - the tang of the tomato sauce was delicious and the amount of cheese was perfect. Honestly, it was still one of the best pizzas I've EVERRRR had and I've had my fair share of pizza in NYC and New Haven. BUT...yes, there's a BUT here, where in Sam Hill was the pepperoni?!?! I encountered just a measly 9 pepperonis in total on the half of the pie that had it. Seriously, 9?!?! If I can count the number of pepperoni cups on the pizza, you better believe there is a problem...BIG problem. At the Hackensack location, we had the problem of having TOO MANY pepperoni cups, including 2 or 3 stacked one on top of the other. Anyhow, the pizza was still great, but more evenly spread pepperoni would have helped. Soooo, back to the service though. I'm not sure what it is about both locations, but the waiters really come off as rude - no "You're Welcomes", no "How is everything going? Can I get you anything?" Not much interaction at all. To be honest, not a whole lot of professionalism. At the Hackensack location, the waiters seem a bit more seasoned, but something still seems off, while at the Ridgewood location, we just didn't feel very welcome. Maybe we were being a bit sensitive, but having felt like we have dined everywhere, it felt easy identifying the "blah" service. Doubt it was an off night. Bottom line. The pizza is GREAT here and you definitely get your money's worth with the large, but don't come here thinking you're walking into the Cheers bar anytime soon.

Had an early dinner during a soccer tournament. We dined with some of our soccer boys and their…read moreparents . Enjoyed pizza, salads and garlic bread. Great space, convenient location in Ridgewood. Wasn't crowded for a Father's Day and a Sunday fortunately. Service was prompt and the food was perfect for our group.

Very tasty Cold Antipasto salad to start! Awesome marinated mushrooms with mozzarella!

Love their pizza here! Large pie with Extra Mozzarella & Sweet Sausage!

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Renato's Pizza

3.2(93 reviews)

We enjoyed the pizza here with the kids. It's got this old school pizza shop vibe that also…read moreelevates the experience. I got a cesar salad with chicken as well as had a slice of pie, the salad was good, a little sad in presentation but it's a pizza joint, can't blame em! I wouldn't rave about this spot as the best pizza i've ever had, but it definitely gets the job done and I really liked their sauce. The service at the desk is a little sus. We had a little spill and it was like rocket science to ask someone to assist lol. But whatever, not going knock them too hard on it, could have new workers or an off day. The kids liked the atmosphere and pizza too. It's a cozy little joint I hope stays around for even longer than its been there. We'll be back.

- Spacious dining room with plenty of seating and comfortable, old-school vibes, complete with…read morered-and-white checkered tablecloths and Tiffany-style hanging lamps throughout - Small, tight parking lot in the back with designated spaces for diners; there was a steady stream of takeout customers, while the dining room remained relatively quiet on a Friday evening - Service was cordial, attentive, and efficient throughout our meal; the young waiter was quick to greet us and take our order - The food was solid overall: the tossed salad was generously sized with plenty of toppings; the buffalo wings arrived with the sauce on the side--a nice touch for the kids--and were crispy, juicy, well-seasoned, with a tangy, spicy sauce; the special pie was loaded with toppings, but the pizza could have used more time in the oven; the toppings definitely needed more heat to bring out the flavors and the crust was too soft and flimsy

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Puzo's Family Restaurant

3.2(54 reviews)

0.5 mi

Hi All, I have been…read moregoing there on and off with my family for a good few years now. Good basic Italian menu. Recently I went ahead and ordered for myself online for a pickup. I then received a verification email with the total price. My surprise was that the price I paid cash at the restaurant was more than what was stated in the email. I discussed it with the owner and he mentioned that the price of the item was incorrect online and that it was his fault that he had not updated it. However, no chance at correcting the error that he made. So, my advice at this time is to avoid ordering online, if you can, and to call in the order instead. This experience left a bad taste in my mouth unfortunately.

Love the it great food every thing about it I wish I had some pix of everything is amazingread more

Nasty delivery man. Bad delivery experience. As well ass no meat in my cheesesteak all onions, peppers & soggy bread

Should be a cheesesteak, there's no meat al onions, peppers & soggy bread from all the ketchup and Mayo.

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Spaghetti Pasta with Meatballs & Marinara Sauce

Stella Artisan Italian

3.9(211 reviews)

0.4 mi

The lobster nachos wins an Oscar!!!…read more Ceasar salad - Yummy Rigatoni & spicy sauce added sausage...Oscar!! Ambiance is very inviting Staff, very accommodating I LOVE this place!

We enjoyed our dinner not our first time there. We been here couple times already and each time we…read moreenjoyed very much. The food is excellent from appetizers to desserts. The waitress very kind and friendly and the outdoor atmosphere always so pleasant and beautiful

Lemon chicken with pesto

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The Best of Everything

4.0(81 reviews)

Literally amazing, service was so nice and talkative and food was even better! I have zero bad…read morethings to say

Plain no. I ordered some food to bring to my elderly relatives home for lunch. I was embarrassed…read moreby what I gave them, there are lots of other options on Bergen County this is not one of them

Eggplant Parmigiana, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Franchise Best of Everything dinner

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Ridgewood Eatery

2.9(14 reviews)

We stopped at Ridgewood Eatery (formerly Green Fusion) for lunch while exploring Ridgewood…read moreyesterday. The good: they have a separate vegan menu! I think this is part of the old Green Fusion menu, which may have been a vegan restaurant. The not so great: The restaurant was pretty empty, but we still waited a really long time for our food (around 45 min). The explanation we received was that it was being made fresh, but isn't that the expectation? The decor is pretty nondescript; I think they may be going for a retro vibe, but its hard to tell. It was also weirdly quiet, like eating in a library. They have live music in the evenings, so maybe it's more lively during dinner. We ordered: Arugula & Pear Salad - This was delicious and vegan! Farm House Hash - Good enough, but nothing special. The french fries were unnecessary considering the hash browns. I love potatoes, but this was too much even for me. Also, this comes with avocado per the menu, but they were noticeably missing. I asked and they brought me a side of , but this seems like another kink to work out. I won't come back here for brunch/lunch, but maybe I'll give dinner a try after they (hopefully) figure out what's going on in the kitchen.

Delicious fresh food!…read more This restaurant formerly knoweth add Green Fusion. The decor has changed, but now they have a live piano player! Staff is friendly and very accommodating!

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From Scratch

4.2(266 reviews)

0.3 mi

Attention attention. Before anything else is mentioned, the Nutella pie is the dessert to get. Eat…read moreit no matter what. We've kept this place on our radar for a while and finally made a reservation. I wasn't sure what the strategy should be. Instead of multiple pasta plates the waiter told us to each get an appetizer and a pasta plate. I enjoyed the fried eggplant and the cacio e Pepe. Quick question if anyone is reading this. Why are there four Imperia pasta machine boxes? How much pasta can each machine crank out before it needs to be tossed?

A few friends and I celebrated a birthday dinner here, and overall, we had a great experience! The…read moretables are very close together, which makes the atmosphere quite intimate -- perfect for a cozy night out. We started our evening with the eggplant appetizer. We tried two of the specials: the orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, which was absolutely delicious, and the chicken saltimbocca, which was fantastic -- by far the best dish of the night. We also had the cacio e pepe pasta, which unfortunately missed the mark. It was extremely undercooked -- even hard to cut with a butter knife -- so that was a bit disappointing. That said, everything else was wonderful! The desserts were outstanding -- their tartufo is unique and not like others I've had, and the Nutella ricotta pie was my absolute favorite. Very rich, very sweet, and a generous portion. Despite the pasta hiccup, we really enjoyed our meal and would absolutely come back again! Oddly they don't have a cappuccino maker and no regular coffee-just espresso I believe.

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Francesca Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta

3.8(122 reviews)

1.6 mi

I think this is one of the best takeout pizza places in the Glen Rock / Ridgewood area.read more

Place is dirty and looks old, service is ok And pizza is not…read morethat good and also was burnt. I'm sure this place can do way better because the location is great.

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Mark M.

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7 years ago

Best pizzeria in Ridgewood!! Their sauce is amazing. The grandma pizza has a great blend of fresh garlic and herbs for the perfect balance between spice and just a little sweet. Combined with their fresh, crispy and lite crusts and using some of the best mozzarella I've had at any lately they make the most flavorful slices without being at all salty. The wife loves their homemade soups and the margarita slice with fresh motz and basil and a little drizzle of EVOO. My favorite is their eggplant. I'm CRAZY about eggplant and so happy to see La Bella's actually treats it properly. Many places cheap out using slices of eggplant that are so thin, overly breaded and deep fried until till there's practically no flavor besides oily bread crumbs. Instead La Bella's pieces are cut a little thicker and are lightly battered and flash fried to an airy perfection allowing the fresh eggplant flavor to shine through. We've tried almost all the pizzerias in the Paramus, Ridgewood area but this has become my fam's favorite place for take out and delivery. They have free delivery and usually get to us in ho ho kus on time. Friday and Saturday nights are a little longer but that's to be expected with how good they are. And the drivers are always courteous and helpful. Old school doing things the right way without cutting corners on ingredients! Best of luck and keep up the great work!! read more

Sleydin R.

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6 years ago

OMG this is one of the few pizzeria I'll recommend to anyone just because they're pizza is truly good and bring joy to your tastebuds . They also have plenty other options other than just pizza . If your interested in ordering don't doubt it and just order you won't regret it instead you'll make this place 1 of your top 5 pizza joint guaranteed just because your going to love the food from here . Plus got to speak to the owner and the staff and they were super nice, cool and welcoming. Also super clean place . read more

Adrianna V.

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6 years ago

This is definitely my favorite pizzeria in Bergen County! Everything always tastes so fresh. The owner is very involved which shows that he cares a lot about running his business smoothly and efficiently & the service is always great. Staff is friendly, and the girl Gianna who answers the phone and takes orders is always very attentive and makes sure we get everything we want. My favorite thing here is the grandma pie as well as the buffalo chicken pie. This place is a must-try!!!! read more

Victoria C.

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12 years ago

In my opinion, the food was decent; but that is not why I find myself on this site writing a review. I simply felt compelled to express to the virtual universe what a charming and delightful young man waited on me. This tall, curly-haired gentleman was patient and witty during my painstaking decision making over the savory menu. Way to go, Mark, Matt, Pat or whatever your name is! You have won your 3 star restaurant a fourth star. We'll definitely be returning when I'm in town. read more

Kaitlyn P.

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6 years ago

Absolutely the best pizza in Ridgewood. Its perfect every time! The staff are some of the friendliest people I've interacted with at a restaurant. Kenny is a great owner and always tries to make conversation and get to know his customers. The place is always clean and sanitized which is wonderful during this pandemic, and so happy they were able to open up again! My family has been going here for over 10 years and we always will! read more

Rebecca B.

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6 years ago

La Bella pizza is a gem. No one else has such yummy slices around! They have the most unique slices with all types of toppings. They have yummy penne vodka, eggplant & grandma slices that I would recommend to everyone. If you're in the area definitely stop by! I take my pizza seriously as it's one of my favorite things and this spot is definitely one of my favorites! read more

Janet H.

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7 years ago

So happy they're back in business! Their vodka sauce pie is just as good as I remember. Ken is so friendly and makes you feel right at home every time you come in. They have the classic slices (cheese, veggie, buff chick, pepp) as well as some more experimental ones, you never know what new pies they might be working. Always worth a stop when I'm in Ridgewood read more

Adina C.

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6 years ago

The pizzeria has been reopened for about a year and the food is as great as it has always been! The margarita is still my favorite go-to slice, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff are all friendly and courteous. And with the Covid precautions put into place I feel safe both going in to pick up my order and having it delivered. read more

Adina C.

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5 years ago

This is the best pizza around, hands down!! I have tried just about every slice they make and I have yet to have a slice that wasn't amazing! However, my favorites pies are the spicy grandpa, margarita, and the deluxe. Though you can never go wrong a plain slice!! And the employees are always welcoming, friendly, and polite! read more

Jake P.

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12 years ago

My favorite pizza place on the earth I am going to go there anytime I am in the mood for some pizza. They have amazing pizza and great employees. I find it good that it is not to pricey so don't worry if you don't have a lot of cash on you! As a result the small pizza place is awesome and Im gonna go many more times! read more

Carlos T.

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11 years ago

La Bella is one of best pizza places in ridgewood. When I got there I felt like home, all employees said hello to me and my family The boss Kenny is the nicest person you will ever meet. If you ever need food for a party for 20 or more people or just a slice for you I recommend La Bella pizza read more

Amy P.

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3 years ago

I ordered from them for the first time using the Slice app. I ordered several hours in advanced and the order showed up EXACTLY on time. The pizza is absolutely delicious. My husband, who doesn't love pizza, complimented this restaurants pie, which NEVER happens! We found our new pizza place! read more

Abhishek G.

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5 years ago

The food is amazing. They have pizza's, sandwiches, soups, desserts, pastas to choose from, and they're all amazing. The customer service is great and everyone working makes you feel comfortable. The place as outside and inside dining, and everything is clean. 10/10, would recommend read more

Jake H.

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7 years ago

Pizza is to die for. 10/10 pizza. 10/10 customer service. The owner Kenny is extremely passionate about what he does for a living. Always uses quality ingredients. Extremely nice guy who lives for making other people happy through his food. Beautiful thing. read more

Lisa G.

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7 years ago

Ordered from here the other night. The grandma pie was delicious and presentation was beautiful. Garlic nots were top notch and they took exactly 30 minutes to get to me. Most places just say 30 and it takes an hour. Great pizza, great service read more

Marc T.

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6 years ago

The pizza here is absolutely delicious. So happy they are open again. The staff is very friendly and the owner is a great guy who always takes care of me and my family when we order. Would really recommend the salad pizza its my favorite. read more

Kayla M.

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4 years ago

my experience at la bella was amazing. The pizza is absolutely delicious and i would go back for more. the service is good and the pizza is perfectly cooked with many options to choose from!! would highly recommend. read more

Ayla Y.

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7 years ago

I have a large Margate Pizza and Chicken Parm dinner with penne and it was delicious and great customer service. Fast and , clean and friendly customer service . Definitely come back again read more

Henry S.

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7 years ago

Great pizza, great entries, great service. One of the best pizza places in Jersey. The owner Kenny has a passion for food and it shows. Everything at La bella is made with love. read more

Omauri I.

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11 years ago

Food is really good. Service is excellent, the workers and cooks are very friendly and well mannered. Dinning room is nice and clean and the prices are very affordable. read more

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