I'm a shameless fan of One Bite Pizza, so when I saw Dave Portnoy take a bite of a slice from Evoli…read moreand let out a surprised, "Huh...good!" I already knew I'd be coming in for a visit. We got a margherita pie with added mushrooms and sausages. The handmade pie took a little bit, but it was certainly a conversation-stopper when it arrived. It was hot, loaded with toppings, and had a healthy drizzle of olive oil. Eating it was even better. The cornmeal-dusted crust had pretty decent structural integrity (considering the toppings it had to hold up), and while the sauce was a little tangier than I would've liked, the proportions of crust to sauce to cheese was spot on. Evoli is a family-owned business and they've been in their current Hackensack location for about five years now. All the people here are sweet as pie, and I especially loved seeing the owner's little girl dancing around and showing off her Power Ranger toy to anyone who showed interest. There's talk about selling their business and changing locations, but so long as the old guard is here, I absolutely recommend checking them out.

Not paying that much for pizza, sorry buddy. It's dough and cheese with sauce. Not going to pay…read moreover $30 for a pizza pie. Moving on.

Always a win! Did not go with my usual and it did not disappoint. Staff are always a pleasure (in…read moreperson and delivery). Always on time and on point. Got the personal philly (new for me) today and mozzarella sticks with vodka sauce, and it was delicious. Highly recommend

Ordered takeout tonight..staff friendly on phone, delivery on time, we ordered a regular cheese…read morepizza with extra sauce. This was our first time trying it..we live in east rutherford and there's no pizza we like in town. I'm a firm believer that you can tell a good pizza place by there regular pie..and this place nailed it..Will be our new go to weekly pizza delivery..sauce was good and right amount of garlic..dough had flavor and good chew to it like pizza should be. I'm picky with pizza and I liked it. Don't listen to that only 1 star review..they were so off, not even close..

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.

IMO the best pizza in Bergen County hands down. Brick Oven cooked pie with melted fresh mozzarella…read moreand whatever you want. The perfect slice without having to go into NYC. Wish they still had their Edgewater location, but I don't mind treking to Hackensack for these guys. Worth it!!

I'm surprised this place didn't get the 5 star it deserves for the excellent pizza! We had the…read moremargarita pizza...... I can taste the homemade mozzarella & bread freshness coming through. It reminded me of the pizza I ate in Italy. Leaving a review here so that I remember to come back next time I'm here in NJ.

We came here after a World Cup soccer match, looking for a restaurant instead of eating at the…read moremall's food court. The food was good, although a bit overpriced for the quality. Most of the staff was very friendly and welcoming, especially the manager. We arrived about two hours before closing and asked if we could sit at the bar to watch the next soccer match after the hostess told us there were no available tables. What was confusing was that the same tables that were empty when we arrived remained empty the entire time and were still vacant when we left as the restaurant closed. Overall, the food and most of the staff were enjoyable, but the experience at the front of the house could definitely be improved.

I had been wanting to try the Oxtail pizza for a while when I used to pass the Edgewater location…read moreso I traveled to Englewood. I ordered the oxtail pizza and it was delicious!!! The crust is thin with a sesame sprinkled crust and it was so good that I even ate every single bite of it, which is unusual for me. The oxtail was so flavorful and rich with the cheeses (mozzerella, Parmesan and goat cheese), meat, hot honey and spinach. The ladies asked if I wanted cilantro on top, which was the perfect add of even more flavor. They were so sweet and welcoming. Parking in downtown Englewood can be tough but I took the side street behind the row of stores and found the back entrance to Wahizza. I'm not sure if that's allowed but it made the pizza pick up a very quick and convenient experience. I plan on eating in next time bc the inside was so cute and looked very comfortable. I am definitely coming back.

Food is more than just nourishment; it's a universal language. It's the experience of sharing a…read moremeal with others that makes dining out special. Located on the busy West Pleasant Avenue in Maywood, my partner, our friends, and I decided on Amici's, translated from the Italian meaning "friends." Upon arrival for some of us as first-timers at this family-owned BYOB neighborhood establishment, we were greeted by the staff and got a table for 5 inside one of the dining rooms by the window for a celebratory dinner. Outside dining is available, weather permitting. Their menu features authentic Italian staples such as wood-fired pizzas, classic pasta dishes, and homemade comfort food. As appetizers, we decided on the Rice Balls with vodka sauce. For our main meal, we opted for the Flounder Francese, Eggplant Parmigiana (one with spaghetti and another with linguini), Paccheri with Seafood, Roma Pizza, and Tossed Salad. Some meal accompanied by a side salad. Complimentary bread began our meal. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. One can tell they take pride in their ingredients and preparation. The pasta especially deserves all the hype, rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were healthy and suitable for a second meal. The prices were reasonable. The owner, Rosario, would personally visit each table for small talk. The entire staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our experience special; our server was Dawne. So, the next time one sits down to eat, take a moment to appreciate the experience. Savor the flavors, yes, but also relish the connections that form across the table. In a world that sometimes feels divided, food serves as a reminder of our shared connections. This is exactly how a business needs to be run; therefore, we highly recommend Amici's to anyone looking for true back-home dining.

Amici is NJ's answer to dynamite Italian cuisine on this side of the Hudson River…read more Arthur Ave has nothing on this place. The long hots are a destination dish and the house baked bread and broccoli rabe in garlic and oil are exceptional.

Baptism celebration! With family and friends!…read more Food was delicious! Great service! Beautiful staircase! Valet parking No street parking allowed.

It's a nice and elegant restaurant. The food and service however were under performed…read more Clams on half shell tasted so bad. I wonder if it was fresh at all. Grilled octopus with mango salad was good. Refreshing from the mango. Chilean sea bass on risotto was a bit salty. I needed a lot of water. I feel the whole team can do better on paying attention to customers. Our waiter didn't come back to take the entree order until my husband reminded him. Empty plates were on our table for a while before they picked it up. Bread was done , no asking if we want more or take it away. And I could see them chatting all together at the side. It made me decide not to have dessert.

Very friendly and attentive staff, as we were greeted immediately and offered a menu to look at…read more Lots of food on this menu so we took a few minutes lol. Ordered a special in which we got a mushroom pizza, mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings and a 2 liter soda. They were out of the sodas so we got a few cans of soda instead. We ordered to go and ate at home, though they have plenty of tables inside. Overall the food was good and definitely enjoyed the smorgasbord of food we just got. Pizza had fresh mushrooms which I appreciated and lots of cheese. I could use more sauce though as we like our pizzas saucy. Mozz and chicken wings were good, but we should have eaten them right away as you expect those to cool down quickly. I'd want to try a burger next time, so I'll be back.

I was really looking forward to a turkey burger. But they were out on the day i went. So I had to…read morepivot to another item. With so many options on the menu, I was getting hungry real quick. I ended up getting the chicken parm with vodka sauce sandwich. I thought I was getting a side of fries but it turned out to be an entire order. So I definitely had sticker shock once they told me the cost. But the place looked cool with mob vibes, a big screen TV playing Latin hits and a picture gallery filled with past accomplishments. Finally the food came. The sandwich size was pretty big but the grilled chicken was burnt. It overpowered any sauce taste. So it totally lost all its hype. I was hoping the other side was different but it was not. The fries were good and the portion size was generous too. I'm not sure if I want to return to give the other sandwiches a shot or the pizzas since they looked good.

The grandma pizza we got last night was arguably the best pie I've ever had in my life... and I've…read moreeaten a lot of pizza in a lot of places. Bravo, Dante's!

I got a whole margarita pizza. They were very good. Cheese…read morewas spread out evenly. Crust was a little too thin for me. $23 for a whole pie is a good deal. I will go back when I'm in the area.

Service: excellent and welcoming, sauce cheese ratio good. I added extra cheese, they gave plentyread more

I love this pizza spot, I have been trying different pizza restaurants and this one is my favorite…read moreby far! Service is great, I always call in to pick up my order, but one day I will stay for the ambiance cause it seems super chill. There's a huge TV where you could eat your food and just relax. Get the grandma pie!!!