Manny's PIZZA

4.1 (65 reviews)

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Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Super large Sicilian slices ... that was one slice I had them cut it in two !!!

Patricia B.

Moved with my company to Union last year, and this is the best pizza I have found in the area. Very tasty (artisan), super fresh and delicious. Owner and Chef were super friendly. Parking in the back of the store as well. You will not be disappointed with this pizza !!! Can't wait to go back !!!

Ian M.

Jumped in here for a quick slice on a Friday night while I was in the area. Ended up dining in, given that there were about 7 tables and none of them were filled at the time. The pepperoni pizza was tasty and cooked to perfection. No charring on the bottom, no over-flouring, just a well-executed slice. Plenty of pepperoni as well, which is always nice to see. Beyond the taste of the pizza, the staff was friendly and the slices came out quickly. Their attention to detail was noticeable, as they brought my slice out on a nice plate and remembered to bring parmesan cheese and silverware as well. I felt the love! One item to note if you're ordering online is that I heard multiple folks call/come in and be a bit surprised by the prices. It seems their menus are out of date, but their website is better for what they're serving and the actual prices.

A plain slice and a grandma slice - total around $7

Ashley N.

I stopped by looking for a quick lunch. I got a plain slice and a slice of the grandma pizza to take out. The wait was not too long and cost me $7.50 I tried the grandma slice first and it was so flavorful, I loved how much garlic was on it. I wish had I tried the plain slice first because it tasted a little plain in comparison haha. The plain slice was also fine, great if you like a thin crust like me. Both slices were fairly large in my opinion. If I were to go back I would definitely get the grandma slice again. The pockets of tomato sauce are the best, I wish I could've had more tomato! Friendly staff too.

Tasteless meatlover pizza. Had 2 slices through the rest in the trash

Jermaine D.

I wanted to like this place, pictures made the food look good. My food looked good, but that's it. I walked in and the place had the order of a poorly maintained Bodega. Cooking equipment, that they had, looked old and used. I get it, new spot. Food looked good but tasted bad. Pizza was bland, tomato sauce taste like water. Garlic chicken was way too salty. I will not eat there again. I really wanted to like it.

A filthy fan in Manny's. Both were filthy.

Linda G.

Food was good. I had a beef Gyro. My nephew a chicken Ceasar Salad. He liked it. Customer Service was Friendly. The Ambiance, not so much. The Ceiling fans were Disgusting and Filthy. Everything should be clean, spotless when it comes to food.

Had to drive from east Orange NJ to get this bad boy! Best pizza I've had in jersey so far.

Nidia L.

Best pizza in jersey we drove from east Orange to grab this pizza. The service is always good. We usually just take out but looks like a nice place to dine as well.

Delicious calzone with spinach, broccoli and caramelized onions. Yummy.

Marlene L.

I will definitely be coming back to try other delicious menu selections. The calzone I ordered was excellent!

Waited an hour and a half for grandma pie and buffalo chicken pizza that were so undercooked it's mind boggling. Not a pleasant surprise when you bite into a slice and it's not cooked all the way through. Grandma pie had watery sauce and dough was soggy. Buffalo chicken for some reason was loaded with marinara sauce, had hot sauce and blue cheese for just an overall nasty taste and it was also under cooked. Guys there were nice but there's no sugarcoating how bad the pizza was.

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Derrick N.

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I am local to the area so I ordered a pie of pepperoni pizza to go for dinner. I was disappointed overall. First, I was told the wait was 25 minutes and I arrived 25 minutes later. The pizza was room temp when I picked it up which clearly indicated that the pizza was ready far earlier than the 25 minutes I was told. Also, the pizza was not great. I just did not enjoy eating it taste wise. Not going back. read more

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Kayla L.

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Got takeout here one night! Pepperoni pizza! Staff are very friendly! Typically run of the mill pizza shop so not much to say for ambiance. I liked the pizza was relatively thin, but it was a bit greasy for my liking. read more

Manny's PIZZA - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Prices are ridiculous!! Pizza is good, service is always quick and they are nice and the place its self is cute and small but $5 for a specialty slice is pure robbery. I understand you're in union and down the street from college kids but that crap is ridiculous. read more

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Pat I.

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Best Grandma Pie on the East Coast! And all their food is excellent! Nicest people!

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Patricia B.

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Moved with my company to Union last year, and this is the best pizza I have found in the area. Very tasty (artisan), super fresh and delicious. Owner and Chef were super friendly. Parking in the back of the store as well. You will not be disappointed with this pizza !!! Can't wait to go back !!! read more

Manny's PIZZA - Super large Sicilian slices ... that was one slice I had them cut it in two !!! - Pizza Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Ian M.

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Jumped in here for a quick slice on a Friday night while I was in the area. Ended up dining in, given that there were about 7 tables and none of them were filled at the time. The pepperoni pizza was tasty and cooked to perfection. No charring on the bottom, no over-flouring, just a well-executed slice. Plenty of pepperoni as well, which is always nice to see. Beyond the taste of the pizza, the staff was friendly and the slices came out quickly. Their attention to detail was noticeable, as they brought my slice out on a nice plate and remembered to bring parmesan cheese and silverware as well. I felt the love! One item to note if you're ordering online is that I heard multiple folks call/come in and be a bit surprised by the prices. It seems their menus are out of date, but their website is better for what they're serving and the actual prices. read more

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Aakash S.

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Came here for a quick dinner last night. Overall I wasn't sure at first just because it was empty, but that doesn't represent the truth, if anything, I guess consider yourself lucky. The folks here were really nice and patient. I decided to have a sandwich because I wasn't too hungry, and didn't expect to get a huge sandwich that I took half for lunch the next day. I also did get some sautéed spinach. I think that was ok really. Personally found it a bit oily and lacking flavor but what else would you expect an Indian to say - so maybe add a grain of salt to everything and we can move on. But I also understand that some folks also like their spinach like this so just ask the team here if you have a preference.. I am sure they will accommodate. They are very nice and very easy to talk to. Overall I had a nice dinner, wasn't too loud which is a plus from me. read more

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Ashley N.

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I stopped by looking for a quick lunch. I got a plain slice and a slice of the grandma pizza to take out. The wait was not too long and cost me $7.50 I tried the grandma slice first and it was so flavorful, I loved how much garlic was on it. I wish had I tried the plain slice first because it tasted a little plain in comparison haha. The plain slice was also fine, great if you like a thin crust like me. Both slices were fairly large in my opinion. If I were to go back I would definitely get the grandma slice again. The pockets of tomato sauce are the best, I wish I could've had more tomato! Friendly staff too. read more

Manny's PIZZA - A plain slice and a grandma slice - total around $7 - Pizza Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Jermaine D.

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I wanted to like this place, pictures made the food look good. My food looked good, but that's it. I walked in and the place had the order of a poorly maintained Bodega. Cooking equipment, that they had, looked old and used. I get it, new spot. Food looked good but tasted bad. Pizza was bland, tomato sauce taste like water. Garlic chicken was way too salty. I will not eat there again. I really wanted to like it. read more

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Karen Y.

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Excellent pizza, perfect balance of ingredients, sauce was incredible. Manny's Pizza is now our favorite place for delicious pizza!

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Linda G.

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Food was good. I had a beef Gyro. My nephew a chicken Ceasar Salad. He liked it. Customer Service was Friendly. The Ambiance, not so much. The Ceiling fans were Disgusting and Filthy. Everything should be clean, spotless when it comes to food. read more

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Nidia L.

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Best pizza in jersey we drove from east Orange to grab this pizza. The service is always good. We usually just take out but looks like a nice place to dine as well. read more

Manny's PIZZA - Had to drive from east Orange NJ to get this bad boy! Best pizza I've had in jersey so far. - Pizza Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Marlene L.

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I will definitely be coming back to try other delicious menu selections. The calzone I ordered was excellent! read more

Manny's PIZZA - Delicious calzone with spinach, broccoli and caramelized onions. Yummy. - Pizza Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Xiomara L.

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I came in here today (12/13/2024) for the first time and I loved it. One of the owners, Manny, was taking orders. He was friendly and had positive vibes. The food was delicious. The slice of pizza I had was amazing; It had substance, it was crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and absolutely full of flavor. In sum, the people are friendly, the atmosphere is positive, the food is delicious, and prices are great. 5 stars.... I highly recommend. read more

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Vikram V.

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This is some of the best pizza in Union and the service and ambiance inside is great. The staff is so nice, and the food is priced well with very large portions. Very happy here and with BYOB, I will be back. read more

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Ines E.

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Great food, good people! Been going there since they opened. Love the spaghetti with meat sauce. They have an awesome bacon cheeseburger.

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Marco S.

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Waited an hour and a half for grandma pie and buffalo chicken pizza that were so undercooked it's mind boggling. Not a pleasant surprise when you bite into a slice and it's not cooked all the way through. Grandma pie had watery sauce and dough was soggy. Buffalo chicken for some reason was loaded with marinara sauce, had hot sauce and blue cheese for just an overall nasty taste and it was also under cooked. Guys there were nice but there's no sugarcoating how bad the pizza was. read more

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Diane S.

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This pizza really changed and got fresher! I would say it could hold the Guineas world record for soft,fluffy pie.We just had a half sausage half cheese large for curbside pick-up.Was ready in 20 minutes too! We just got it inside when it started pouring. So thank you for a job well done. read more

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Fresh pizza! Fresh ingredients! The 'Grandma' is delicious!! Also, the staff is super friendly as well!

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Sueeney M.

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Just a small family run pizza place we saw on our way to KEAN University. We were so pleasantly surprised with the really tasty food along with the fantastic service. Manny the owner gave us that warm welcoming family restaurant feeling. Very rare nowadays. Highly recommend it!!!! read more

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Tracy C.

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Hands down Best pizza ,and service from the owner and he was professional,kind and welcoming. The pizza was delicious perfect crust on the taste n cooked just the way I like it. My son couldn't stop raving about it! Definitely will come back and Definitely a go to place . Thanks again for the delicious lunch!!! read more

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Jamie H.

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I've been on the hunt for a new pizza spot for a while . Mannys has everything I need and want ! AUTHENTIC, soft, yet solid, cheesy and has full crust!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy!! read more

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Patrice N.

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What an amazing experience my family had here . First time ordering and everything was so good . The pizza was just right . Herbs bountiful , cheese smooth and the crust... I could of ate the entire pie myself . They have a huge menu and everything was perfection . I am so happy we chose his establishment . From the service to the food great all the way around . Can't not wait to try the Nutella Marshmallow Pizza next !!!!!!! Awesome first experience... here's to many more :) read more

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Bob C.

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Moved to Union at the end of last year and tried a few places in the area and was pleasantly surprised by really everything we ordered from here. The pizza is good, but try their meatballs and chicken dishes as well. read more

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Nick W.

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Best pizza in the area..also great sandwiches. This is my go to pizza spot! Highly recommend Mannys!

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Patricia D.

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Wow! Been waiting over a year to try Manny's while visiting family in the area. My sister has raved about Manny's - the food and friendliest of the owner/staff. We finally went last night. Cute place, warm, clean and welcoming. China plates and real silverware. No paper plates or plastic forks, everything was delicious. We ordered Buffalo Wings - plump and tasty, Meatballs (large - think the size of a Tennis Ball) in a flavorful tomato sauce and finally a plain Cheese Pizza. Tasty! Delicious! Hit the spot! Perfect dinner. read more

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Raghda K.

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Pizza is good but the staff/owners are rude and disrespectful. Told us it would take 25 minutes on the phone and I was on the way home from work bc usually pizza doesn't take that long to make. When I came in they seemed annoyed by my early arrival, didn't offer me to sit and wait and then made me wait 27 minutes when there was 7 men just chilling eating sandwiches in the open kitchen area. read more

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Aimee M.

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Underwhelming- the pizza was tasteless. I ordered 1 plain and 1 sausage, onion and pepper pizza and neither had any taste. The pizza crust had zero crisp and tasted like cardboard. The garlic knots where good but that was about it. read more

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Michelle H.

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Good customer service! Pizza was good. I enjoyed the free cookies. I will definitely be back.

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Diane L.

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Pizzas are very good and sandwiches are good too! Friendly service! Nice customer service

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Erra F.

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My coworkers and I were in town for work and its always expected for me to find a local pizza place wherever we go because I am the pizza lover of the group. When I tell you it does not matter where we go, I WILL find the good pizza. With that being said, Manny's pizza was recommended to us and the selling piece was that we were told they make their sauce from scratch daily and I just HAD to try for myself!. We hopped in the car and headed over to Manny's pizza and unbeknownst to us, we were in for a treat!!! We walked in about 10 minutes after they opened for business and from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with attentive yet smiling faces. We were instructed to scan the menu on our phones and as we did that, who I am assuming was Manny, stood by and awaited any questions we may have had. Their menu was overwhelming with options that all sounded great but my heart was set on the pizza. I tried a slice of pepperoni pizza and a slice of their famous grandma pie. Both were absolutely delicious! This restaurant is a gem and appeared to be ran by a close knit family...everyone there had a role and went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and like part of the family...to even include taking the initiative to place a couple of my coworkers pizza back on top of the oven to avoid their food getting cold while they were on an important business call. Their customer service here is top tier, and that alone deserves 5 stars. If you are looking for great pizza and great customer service I recommend this place!. Whenever I am in town Manny's pizza has definitely been added to my "must do" list! read more

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Vasilios P.

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Very comfy, cozy place. Staff are friendly and personable. I had the wings which were great, my wife raved about the white pizza. My 3 year old ate her entire plain slice which never happens. Great prices compared to other pizzerias and everything was fresh. Definitely coming back to try their other menu items. read more

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John I.

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Bland cheese pie on industrial crust. Domino's tastes better. In all fairness, I never tried anything else and the pie was a take out. Flip it over and look at the little holes stuck in the bottom of the industrial pizza crust. read more

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George D.

If you ever had our pizza you would never write a review like that.…

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Luke C.

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Ordered from Manny's a few times. Would not return. 1- No masks for any staff member in the building. 2- Delivery girl has a car with crazy loud exhaust, rudely speeds and revs as she deliveries to the door. 3- Delivery girl+guy vaping weed outfront of the store, with management in sight. 4 Called in for a phone order, the guy was in a heated discussion on the other line, never put the order in. 5-Marinara and Vodka sauce are incredibly bland. Good prices, ok food, but not worth the trip. read more

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Richard N.

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This pizza is just like NYC style. Nice people good prices.

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Kar M.

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Decent food! I would say it's like any average pizza you can get out there. The pasta fell off once the new owners took over the pizzeria. I dined in a couple of times with my significant other & it felt a little awkward for us. We felt as they were staring a tad bit too much especially at my significant other while we were eating. read more

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SOMEONE, ANYONE!!!! Tell me what this place is???? Their meat to bread ratio is appalling. Never and I mean never taking a step in here again. Not only was the portion of my dry old crusty "sandwich" incredibly skewed and falsely advertised but the quality was sub par to say the least. Thanks but no thanks ever again! read more

Manny's PIZZA - In what world is this acceptable to be served as a "sandwich" portion incredibly falsely advertised and sub par to say the least. - Pizza Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Yniol D.

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great pizza! top notch ingredients, fresh and made with love. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised to come across this gem of a pizzeria. Manny does not only make an amazing pizza but we felt extremely comfortable sitting and speaking with him as if we knew him for years. A special place. Wishing you the best and many more years of success. read more

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Jennifer G.

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Honestly love this place! We order from them for lunch at the office everyday. Their food taste soo good. My favorite are their salads. They are soo good and filling.The service is awesome. They are always so nice, and the owner Manny is so nice and kind. Def recommend! read more

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Best Pizza, salads and wraps. New owners are awesome. read more

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1382 Morris Ave
Union, NJ 07083
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(908) 687-4200
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https://www.mannyspizzanj.com

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Hours

What time does Manny's PIZZA open?

Manny's PIZZA opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Manny's PIZZA opens at 3:00 PM on Saturday.

What time does Manny's PIZZA close?

Manny's PIZZA closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Manny's PIZZA is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSat 3:00 PM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Manny's PIZZA take credit cards?

Yes, Manny's PIZZA takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Manny's PIZZA have catering options?

Yes, Manny's PIZZA does have catering options.

Does Manny's PIZZA have a happy hour?

No, Manny's PIZZA does not have a happy hour.

Does Manny's PIZZA serve alcohol?

No, Manny's PIZZA does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Manny's PIZZA have TVs?

Yes, Manny's PIZZA has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Manny's PIZZA have bike parking?

Yes, Manny's PIZZA has bike parking.

Does Manny's PIZZA have outdoor seating?

No, Manny's PIZZA does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Manny's PIZZA have parking?

Yes, Manny's PIZZA has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Manny's PIZZA wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Manny's PIZZA is wheelchair accessible.

Does Manny's PIZZA have free WiFi?

No, Manny's PIZZA does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Pizza! Rated best Pizza in town, we take pride in our pizza perfecting process using only the finest, freshest ingredients.

History

Established in 2018.

A couple of brothers that worked in the industry for the last 30 years, we decided to finally own a pizzeria!

Meet the Business Owner: Manny D.

I've been in the food industry for the past 30 years. Being Greek, I love fresh, flavorful food and I'm on a mission to spread it throughout the community. Either you sell fresh food, or don't go into the food business!

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La Campagnola

This spot serves all of your Italian food classics! I came here for lunch during the week and the…read moreplace was packed! There's plenty of seating in the back room section for large parties. The waiter is very knowledgeable about all of the daily specials and has so many stories about the history of the restaurant. The owner also came out to personally ask us about our meal. Food: - fried calamari- crispy and well seasoned - roasted whole artichoke - fun appetizer to split with a large group. Could have less breading - rigatoni bolognese- huge portion, perfectly al dente pasta with a heavy ladle of bolognese. One of my favorite bolognese!

Awesome experience from beginning to end! Our first visit here, meeting our family from Staten…read moreIsland in a convenient spot for all,of us. From being greeted by Rich, the Maitre D / bartender, meeting the owner and our great waiter Tony (formerly of Spirito's) it was an enjoyable experience for all. The food was excellent (don't miss the Calamari Cino and the fresh Burrata special), service outstanding and the prices fair for the great meal. We will definitely be back soon to meet other friends from the area when coming down from Bergen county. Was definitely worth the short 35 minute trip! Thanks for a great night of food and hospitality!

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Ciao Bello

This is a great place. The service is great and the staff is friendly and attentive. The food was…read moredelicious and everything we ordered was enjoyed by all. The place is BYOB and when the weather is nice they have a ton of outdoor seating. It's a good place for date night and has a friendly neighborhood vibe where everyone knows each other. I have been there 3 times now and my experience is always consistent

Delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Service is also above expectation. We love…read moregoing here and having meetings, as well as family gatherings here. Highly recommended!!!

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Sapore Di Italia

To say I was disappointed in this place is an understatement…read more My spouse and I went there more than once and we enjoyed the atmosphere and the food very nice, quiet and respectful place. Unfortunately not today. The server seemed inexperienced and was not attentive to the customer's needs and when she was confronted , she didn't care. The Owner for some reason brought their children to the establishment and they were uncontrollable, yelling and screaming bumping into tables, not a good atmosphere for a restaurant. If you own an establishment, I would suggest hire a babysitter. To have children yelling and screaming, it kills the atmosphere. And ruins the experience. PLUS WE WERE SO CLOSE TO THE OVEN Where they make the pizza so they saw us waiting they LITERALLY served everyone else around us except for our table. Lastly when we were finally served, they only sent us one order MIND YOU only after we complained when we had 4 at the table who ordered and we were waited for said Orders for the past 35 minutes. I TOLD THEM NO...take it back please why would take one order after waiting that long..... That was the last straw for me, I asked for the check and left... No one said sorry and no one cared im hoping the color of our skin wasn't a factor but these days its not impossible. This was a very disappointing, disgusting and unfortunate experience. I will not be returning to this establishment nor recommend anyone to come.

Came here on an late Saturday afternoon. There werent many people there so we got seated really…read morequick. Its BYOB so thats always a bonus. I ordered a margherita pizza and it was pretty good. All the other ladies thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The place got pretty packed, pretty quickly. Service was pretty good.

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Chocolate mousse pie

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Garlic Rose Bistro

Only the nose knows Garlic Rose. I met up with an old friend at the old Rose - we both reminisced…read moreabout going to the one in Madison, which is closer and thus why I haven't yet been to this one. Fortunately, I can say not much has changed. * Inviting atmosphere, a nice tone for a "casual formal" meal - low lit but not overly elegant. * Prompt and friendly service, refilling water whenever requested. * I asked, they delivered: refills on bread and garlic bulbs if you wish. Because if you're at the Garlic Rose and you're not devouring clove after melty clove of roasted garlic, why are you even here? Of course, I only ordered food with garlic. The garlic chowder, hot and full of flavor. Garlic pasta: beef short rib ravioli. Splurge a little. What a flavorful filling. Back in the day, we'd get a bunch of garlic pastas and entrees to pass around. The only caveat: no garlic desserts. I've had garlic ice cream before at garlic festivals. It can be done, Rose. Make it so. The verdict: Make sure to invite the whole family, otherwise you'll be sitting alone for a few days.

A Cranford Instition!…read more The Garlic Rose Bistro has been in downtown Cranford for many years, probably with the same menu. They do what they do very well. The Garlic Soup is outstanding. The Onion Soup Pork Chop is moist and tasty. Parking is easy - there is municipal parking lot in the back. The room is large and comfortable. The service was attentive.

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The front dining room.

Barramundi with mixed veggies. Crab stuffing with lobster sauce. So many wonderful flavors. So yummy!!

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The star of the show and in my opinion a must order, French onion pork chop.

IL Gabbiano Italian Bistro

Gift cards during COVID-19

Curbside pickup during COVID-19

Super cozy spot in Cranford! It's BYOB!!! And the food was delicious! The staff was great and super…read morewelcoming. Honestly, the soup alone was enough to make me want to go back. Every dish we had was so good, the pasta tasted fresh, and the little flower on the table was such a cute touch. Would definitely return.

Visited El Gabbiano for the first time for a private event. I love that there is plenty of parking…read more The space is a bit intimate and small, but still can hold quite a bit of people which I did for the private event. I didn't love the food but if you are looking for a place to host a private event close by, I think it's worth checking this place out.

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Triestina Ristorante

Today we visited Triestina Ristorante for the 1-st time to celebrate Father's Day. Their food was…read moredelicious, the owner and all the staff were so helpful and caring. When you enter you hear a beautiful Italian melody in the background. I ordered their special Chicken Martini & everyone raved as to how delicious their order was. Our waitress Indi was so delightful and always had a beautiful smile. We will surely go back soon.

I have attended two lunches here - both with large parties. The food and service were very good…read more I ordered the Chicken Scarpaniello and was very pleased. The sausage and chicken were a great pairing and it was sufficient size. I would definitely come here again!

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Rudy's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Rudy's is our go to place. The food and service is consistently good. Everything is fresh and…read moredelicious. We love that there's plenty of parking and the staff recognize all their patrons. The owner is usually present and makes sure everything runs smoothly. The hot bread is a nice plus. Everything we've ever eaten here is delicious and they are glad to accommodate special requests(grilled chicken parm instead of fried etc) Go you'll love it and they have a full bar.

I really can't say enough good things about this spot. Place is always busy. They do have a liquor…read morelicense, but they make a good drink at a fair price. My wife loves that when she ordered a martini that it's served at the table and they leave the shaker behind with what's ever left over. They always bring hot rolls to the table and garlic knots. For mains our group ordered house salad with grilled chicken, Bronx chicken parmigiana( with spicy cherry peppers and vodka sauce) and I had the gnocchi with chicken cacciatore. All came out piping hot. All were delicious and all were so big that we all took leftovers home. Prices are very reasonable. Service is great and manager( might be owner) always comes around to make sure everyone is happy. This is our go to place for local Italian.

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Chicken Romano

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Nola’s Osteria & Pizza

4.4

(189 reviews)

5.2 mi

The food here is amazing! you won't be disappointed! We got the pasta fagioli, spicy rigatoni…read morevodka, vodka ravioli, rice balls, the Warrior Pie (which was cooked to perfection with the perfect crisp!), and the hot honey chicken Caesar salad, which was all super tasty. We ended the night with the homemade Zeppoli bombs, (both the Nutella and regular) and everything was incredible! The staff were also so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back.

I've been a fan of Nola's since they first opened several years ago. The pizza - and everything…read moreelse - have been, and continue to be, fantastic. This review will focus more on the owner and his staff. Last week I reached out directly to Marc, the owner, as I've done in the past being a loyal repeat customer. My wife and I were hosting a get together at our house yesterday and needed to place an order. Sadly, we needed the order to be picked up before their usual business hours. Marc immediately offered to have his guys come in a bit early just to accommodate our order. When I got there yesterday for pick up, I was greeted warmly and offered an espresso on the house while I waited. What an experience! There are plenty other businesses in this area who would not do this, ever. Marc appreciates the support and loyalty and it truly shows. Of course everything was a major hit with our guests as well. You can pizza many other places, even in the former Nola's location coincidentally. What you can't get is treated like family. Thank you Marc, Steve, and the entire crew!

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Words will never explain how good their pizza is.

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Our store front and outdoor dining.

Vinny's Pizza & Pasta

Yummy pizza! Really poplar spot to grab a slice…read more We came around 8pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We were in a rush but we were in and out fairly quickly. Friendly service. The pizza was yummy! We had the ziti pizza, meatlovers, and Hawaiian. Felt like a cozy neighborhood spot in town. The area is cute!

Service was very poor. If you order a pasta dish expect to wait 20+ minutes but they do not tell…read moreyou that. Would be nice to know if I come in and order something for takeout or even sit down it will take 25 minutes.

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Lorenzo's Fresh Italian Cooking

Lorenzo's is everything you want in an Italian restaurant and more. The atmosphere is warm, cozy,…read moreand immediately makes you feel like family. Every single dish we tried was bursting with authentic flavor--the homemade pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente, and the marinara sauce tasted fresh and simmered to perfection. Top it all off with incredible service and a fantastic wine list, and you have the perfect recipe for date night or a family dinner. An absolute must-visit!

The best of the best. We are going there tomorrow for my hubbies birthday. Food is so delicious…read moreand you get a lot for the amount of money. The service could not be nicer everybody there is so polite and you don't have to wait for hours for your food. They really are on top of you. I love everyone there. We enjoy going there and we love BYOB. I give her five stars and I told all my friends to go there. I wish they still had the party room because now I have a lot more parties to come up and no party room although they will section part of the place for parties is just I can't decorate the way I want to however the place is amazing. You will not be disappointed if you go there.

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Lorenzo's Seafood Over Linguine

Chicken Pizzaiola Dinner

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Pappardelle Shrimp in Vodka Dinner

Union Lotus

Good food, great service! This is my go to place at nights when I'm in need of substance.read more

Great take out place! Food is always good and hot. Never a wait or problem. Always pleased with…read moreour food.

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Store front & waiting to pickup there order during COVID 19. I called in my order, and it was going to be 45mins till it's ready.

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White rice

Ayala Coffee

Love their matcha and specialty drinks! I've been here multiple times and their drinks are…read moreconsistently the best in the area. Their matcha is perfectly made. Loved the new Pandan cloud matcha that was recently added to their specialty drinks, can't wait to come back and try the blueberry latte and their food items. Def be prepared to wait in line for 15-20 min because they are always busy on the weekends!

Finally got to experience this place after hearing of it for more than 2+ years! I've heard at…read moretimes this Coffee spot can be pretty packed, so I feel like I came on a really good day. First off: Service. I told the employee that this was my first time there, and they were more-than-happy to help me make a decision for my order. Patient and walked me through. Second: The Food. Let's get into it. 1) Cassava Latte ($7.50) - I was so pleasantly suprised at this drink; described as "(i)nspired by the Filipino dessert cake, made with condensed milk and coconut." The first sip, and I was intrigued! It was perfectly sweet, and the perfect mix of that coconut-dessert taste that cassava typically delivers! It tasted genuine, if that's possible. 2) Sinigang Croquette ($5.00) - This was interesting. Described as "Pork and Gabi (taro) shaped into a patty, rolled in Japanese bread crumbs, and deep fried. Served with our in-house sawsawan (dipping sauce)", it hit all the right notes. To be honest? $5.00 for 1 felt a bit steep. I'd pay $7.50 for two, though! 3) Boy Bawang Shio Pan ($7.50) - This was the most curious of all my purchases. Described as an "(i)n-house salt bread rolled in garlic and corn crumbs, filled with roasted garlic butter, topped with corn cheese whip. Inspired by the popular Filipino snack: Boy Bawang. THIS ITEM I SING ITS PRAISES. I am an absolute lover of the Boy Bawang Garlic Flavor Corn Snack --- much more pungent than anything Corn Nuts could ever offer. This Shio Pan absolutely delivered with its roasted garlic flavor! And as soon as you take a few bites ---- you get hit with that roasted garlic butter --- and let me tell you, they are not shy about their filling! Absolute master class --- but it's only for a limited run. You should definitely try! Third: Ambiance - The Cafe is quaint --- and has a seating area that could maybe fit between 18-24 people? It's just along the side of the business, but I managed to get a table for myself. Ayala, you did not disappoint! Can't wait to try your Sisig Flatbread for the next round!

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Interior with a few small tables on the left (coffee adventures: @towngrounds)

George’s Union Subs

4.9

(75 reviews)

1.3 mi

Stopped here today because I was in the area and yelp had some great reviews. Let me tell you those…read moregreat reviews were deserved. It's a small place and only makes cold subs. Guy behind the counter ( I assume it was George) was busy and had a steady walk in crowd. I ordered half of a #4. Ham, Capicola, Provolone with the works and banana peppers. Half was plenty. Nice soft roll and well made. Highly recommend trying this place.

I visited George's Union Subs for the first time. The food was decent and the portions were okay!…read moreThe staff was polite, and the place was clean. However, the overall experience was average, and there is some room for improvement in taste and service speed. It was not bad, but it did not fully meet my expectations!

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Muffuletta sandwich

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Delicious fresh turkey sub for lunch this Thursday - very friendly crew , very clean shop - try it!

Sakae Sushi

Delicious delicious delicious fresh and delicious order delivery this evening for dinner and it was…read morejust wonderful. This is my first time ordering from this place and I chose them because they were close delivery was fast. The food is divine. The sushi rolls are just exquisite. I can't talk about service or ambience, but I can say it was easy to place the order and man we ate it so fast because it was just that delicious. I ordered the salmon Skin salad, which was lovely. It was my first time definitely get it.

Been going pretty frequently over the last few years and I've found the food always to be very well…read moredone, service is quick and the staff is very nice. I live close by so it's nice to have a reliable place for sushi

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R33. Godzilla Roll- R7. Spicy Yellowtail Roll - R7. Spicy Tuna Roll

R56. Dynamite Roll

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Plastic in my tempura

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