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    La Strada Restaurant

    3.9 (204 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Thomas A.

    9/17/25 - I was out today on business and when it was time for lunch, I came across a place called La Strada in Millburn, NJ. La Strada is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria combined. There is full service table seating in the back and a few table seats in the front room for slice eaters like me. Overall, the place feels kind of high end. The cooks I overheard were speaking Italian to each other. The guy who took my order was like me which means he had no idea what they were saying either. This was one of those times when I wish I had my dad with me (RIP). Although he didnt speak Italian, he could pick up words and tell me what the conversation was about. I asked for one plain slice and one Margherita slice which my new counter friend brought to my table piping hot. The plain slice had a wonderful, tangy sauce and a high end premium premium mozzarella cheese. The under crust like the outer crust was crunchy and delicious. The overall flavor had a touch of char taste which was a bit surprising considering I didn't see any char whatsoever anywhere on the slice. But no complaints as flavor is flavor and this one works. The only knock here is the slice is limp. No toppings slide off when you pick it up, but you have to fold it to make it stand up. And when you fold it, theres a slight grease drip. The Margherita slice stands up a bit better than its plain cousin slice. The sauce is tangy and layered thick. And it has the most wonderful basil flavor. They use fresh mozzarella on this one and there are pieces of basil in every bite. They also drizzle olive oil on top but there is no grease drip. The crust like the plain slice is crunchy and delicious. Overall Rating: A-

    Arugula Pie. Personal size. Huge and delicious!
    Florence C.

    Pasta-tively delightful! Super dependable and delicious Italian! Amazingly fast and friendly service. While their massive menu offers apps, salads, foccacia sandwiches, entrees, and daily specials, standouts my family loves are their Veal Parm and Signature Tortellini entrees and Arugula Pizza. Even if you do takeout or delivery, they still include a great mix of bread and a good house salad (not the shitty pale kind) with every entree. Over the last ten years, this spot remains a slice above the rest! NOTES/TIPS: **Free street parking by Taylor Park on Main St. (2 min. walk). Paid (free after Municipal Lot 1 on the corner of Main St. and Millburn Ave. (1 min. walk). **Cute inside with about 12 tables for couples and small groups. Patio in the back with a few tables in warmer months. **On Doordash. **Great for Catering and office lunch orders.

    Extra cheese slice; Cheese Pizza
    Dina G.

    I've loved this place since I was a kid. When I was eating gluten, this is the pizza I would dream about. Also their baked ziti. I haven't had it in ages because I'm sadly gluten free now (my body is happier, even if my taste buds aren't) but I always encourage people to come to this family-friendly restaurant. Slices are classic NJ style pizza.

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza
    Dona P.

    Solid 3.5. Service is incredible with a young staff who is good natured and kind. Buffalo chicken pizza was good, but lacked some deeper flavor profiles. Also hard to compete with the crust at village trat in Maplewood next door so feels unfair. Will come back if in a pinch.

    Pizza Vegetariana
    Natty C.

    Very yummy pizza place. Their outdoor seating is adorable. I just came for pick-up and service was very good.

    Pizza selection
    Sheila R.

    Sat outside for weekend lunch. Their patio had many umbrellas and tables nicely spaced and very clean. We checked out their pizzas inside before ordering!!! So many options which looked delicious. Regular pies, veggie pies, interesting combos...Regular crust or even a garlic knot crust... So difficult to decide. I ordered the bbq chicken, while others got margarita pies, and gf pizza. Mom ordered a salad with avocado and mozzarella with balsamic dressing which was delicious. Bf got the meatball parm and another niece got a chicken wrap. Everything was tasty. Pizza was awesome with great crust and flavorful sauce which was a little spicy. Overall, my favorite was the bbq pizza!!! Very good service...and a BYOB! Can't wait to return!

    Chicken Caesar Wrap with pink chicken
    Hillary O.

    Uncooked, pink chicken, brown lettuce... all in one meal. DISGUSTING!!!!!! I will never make the mistake of ordering from here again!!

    James L.

    My brother moved to town and my wife remember this place she used to get pizza when she was in high school. The staff is very nice. I asked for a custom pepperoni and pineapple slice for my toddler (Yes that's what he likes). I asked for her recommendation for 4 adults and she said large pie and we got the bacon chicken ranch pizza. My toddler almost at the whole slice and it's humongous. We all ate 2 slices and were very satisfied. Will definitely come back again. They also have a causal dining area and a more "formal" restaurant dining room.

    Pizza when it arrived
    Ellen L.

    This may or may not be the fault of the restaurant....I used door dash for delivery and pizza arrived with a slice missing. I cannot comprehend where this went wrong or how it happened....

    Risotto ai gamberi
    Max A.

    The place is really nice, the service is great,and the food, is just amazing. Truly worth the money.

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    They specialize in salad on your pizza. Some people may love that idea, not my first choice, but everything was good.

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    Best place to order delicious pizzas in the area. I got a large pizza with pepperoni and ham. 100% recommended.

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    Wonderful food! And friendly staff always a hit love getting the pasta there service is wonderful but a little crowded

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