Went here with my wife for the first time in our 10+ years in the area The restaurant was crowded and busy, so we had a short wait. It allowed us to observe that the staff was hustling, but not so much that they didn't make time for the customers. Once we were seated, the server, who was on her first day and handling her new job quite well, read us the specials. Although they sounded delicious, we had our hearts set on pizza. Along with our fresh garden salads, we got some fresh, warm bread. After we tasted that, the owner, Vito, came over and introduced himself and asked me, "How do you know if an Italian restaurant is any good?" I said, "The place is full." He said, "You are right, but it's really the bread." I thought about it and agreed. We had a laugh about him clocking us as new patrons and he said that after 40 years, he knows his customers. We got our pizza with sausage and black olives. We didn't ask for any special cook or seasoning adjustments. It was hot, naturally, with a perfect balance of cheese and sauce. The crust was crisp, with no tip sag and had a hint of saltiness at the bone. (I hope you understand the concept of pizza bones). While we ate, I saw the plated food leaving the kitchen. Vito must have seen me drooling or something and had me try a meatball. If you've read my other reviews, you'd know that I'm on a hunt. The delicious meatball was texture and consistency-wise very close to my Mom's, although with a touch less garlic, as my Mom basically had us sweating the stuff. We determined that we would have to eat pizza there as takeout wouldnt be an option because we live to far away. I promised Vito that we would be back for some fork food soon. Hopefully we save room for dessert next time. read more

A very solid maybe slightly run of the mill Italian restaurant. Appetizers were good , calamari cooked well and honestly the eggplant fries were a bit of a surprise hit . Our table ordered grinders which were fine although the bread could have been toastier and the cheese more melted. The Nona Sunday was packed with meats and pretty delicious however the pizza was just ok. Honestly our waitress was the best thing about our dinner . Super friendly and accommodating with a million dollar smile. The decor really could use a refreshing . The three different dining areas could use a good edit and perhaps a bit of consistency thru out . Overall we would def return as I think there is some good choices on the menu we haven't discovered yet . read more

The Best Sauce in Town Staff warm and welcoming. The owner takes a lot of pride in serving his community and the catering he provides is out of this world read more

We had an intimate party of approximately 20 the end of April. The ambiance was perfect, the food was nothing short of amazing and the staff was attentive to our every need. Everyone raved about the place and how delicious our meals were. Thank you Vito for a truly memorable experience! Looking forward to many more tempting meals! read more

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Very friendly and the food was good! Great place for friends and relatives to get together.

Our family came here for a late lunch to celebrate a birthday. They started with a nice warm basket of bread with butter. So good we requested a second helping. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs which was so good. I have so much leftovers. My husband got the pepperoni pizza and the Buffalo chicken wrap. Both were ok. Service was very good from the staff. read more

Marinelli's Pizza Italian Restaurant & Catering - Spaghetti and meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

There is a huge variety of items To pick from. Food is always sooo good. The owner is so friendly to all of his customers. read more

I stopped in for a quick slice on the way home from work and I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised. The slice was perfect! It had a superb, slightly sweet, sauce. The base was crispy and the crust was bready and flavorful. It had the ideal amount of cheese. The slice was also very foldable and had great structure. There's just something magical about enjoying a perfect slice of pizza and Marinelli's made it happen. read more

Excellent food and service, first time but will be back for sure. We all ordered meals, all were excellent. Very nice people.

Just want to say thank you to Vito and the staff at Marinellis for making our surprise 70th birthday party a huge success Vito and his staff worked so hard to make this happen. Vito worked diligently with our daughter before the party going over all the details. The food and the service were excellent. Our guest are still raving about the food, especially the short ribs. There was plenty of food and we even took home leftovers (which we enjoyed for the next few days) We would highly recommend having your event at Marinellis!!! Jim, Maureen and family read more

We heard great things about Marinellis and they recently catered our small 15 ppl gathering. The food was delicious. Penne vodka was soooo good and their balsamic vinaigrette is addictive! Vito was super helpful and kind. He suggested chicken fingers and fries for our little ones and was kind enough to tell me I was ordering too much food. He helped me plan my menu and I will certainly be back in the future! Highly recommend. read more

What's the deal with this place? It's like bumpin every night (except Mondays) it's just a typical Italian food restaurant.

I had the best experience today at Marinelli's in Flemington. We celebrated my husband's 60th surprise birthday party today. The service was amazing. Everyone was helpful and very friendly. The food was beautiful and delicious. My guests (25 of them) could not believe the amount and the quality of the food. It was a perfect day. Most important it is a day my friends and family will always remember. If you have a special event or just want a great meal Marinelli's I totally recommend!! Thank you Vito and team!! read more

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Excellent Food and excellent service. Friendly staff who make you feel comfortable and never feel rushed!! The food is superb! We Always have a great and tasty meal there. Vito is so accommodating and caring about his customers! Highly recommend dining there!! read more

A local favorite! Vito and Nicky are so hardworking and personable! Delicious pizzas and gluten-free penne with garlic, oil, and broccoli was delicious! read more

I can't say enough good things about Vito and Marinelli's. They catered a birthday party for my wife. Vito was responsive, flexible with changes I made to both the food and timing, and hand delivered an item that had been forgotten. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. Cavatelli and broccoli, penne vodka, eggplant rollatini, roasted vegetables, and fantastic cannoli for dessert. Would highly recommend, and I hope to use them again. Thanks Vito and the Marinelli's team! read more

Just got a calzone. It is absolutely the worst I have ever had. It is absolutely disgusting.

I need a sixth star for the rating. We just came to the area a few months ago and have dined at a about a dozen places so far and this is by far our favorite restaurant. The portions are generous, the prices reasonable, and the food is just plain delicious. An added bonus is that the staff are attentive, courteous & efficient. The owners (Vito & Kristine) came by our table and, in addition to being passionate about their work, may be two of the nicest people we've met yet. For appetizers (which we highly recommend) we had the Portabello Mushroom Flatbread & the Mussels in Spicy Marinara (apologies for the picture below - didn't think to take it before my father vigorously dug in). After that four of us split the Chicken Kristine, Caitlin and Giovanni entrees and long story short all three were delicious - and again portions so generous that we took some of each home. If you haven't tried this place it's definitely worth the trip. We'll be back! read more

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Love Marinelli's. The food NEVER disappoints plus outside seating areas are beautiful. Family owned & operated with great care and attention to serving great food in a fun and FRIENDLY atmosphere! You can't go wrong here! read more

The food is absolutely excellent. Unfortunately, the past 6 times out of 6 for take-out has been missing a part of our order. Seriously. Appetizers missing, salads missing, no bread....I give 30 minutes instead of we, but still. It's a disaster. They are too busy to deal with it. How is this possible? 6/6b times items are missing. Ordered sausage appetizer... missing. Salads sometimes come with the meals and sometimes not - or salads are included with no salad dressings and zero bread. Ordered the garlic loaf tonight. Nope! No bread at all. They are simple too busy to address take-out orders appropriately. read more

If you are looking for a 5* meal with a friendly warm family atmosphere this is the place to come. We've been patronizing Marinelli's ever since we moved to the area and each time it just gets better! Tonight was an unplanned dinner with a friends son for his birthday, they found us a table and accommodated us right away. The appetizers were out of this world (heirloom tomatoes with burrata and some garlic bread). The salads were incredibly fresh and tasty! As if it couldn't get any better - along came the red snapper meal that was on special. It was perfection! The fish was cooked perfectly and was fresh, the whipped potatoes so smooth and delicious and the spinach was cooked just right and with the best seasoning! The rest of our party devoured their delicious meals as well. Bravo Marinelli's!! read more

Have ordered takeout pizza a few times. Order was always ready as promised. Like the crust on their pizza. Friendly service. I recommend Marinelli's. read more

This place was only OK. I tried to order a Grandbag slice but they didn't know what that was somehow. The worst issue is the youth that they have at the counter. Senseless... No wonder machines are taking over. The food itself is good if somewhat tasteless. We don't live nearby so only going by the two times we were there. read more

Best pizza around the area. Service is great and staff makes you feel like family. Marinellis is our go to spot for Friday nights takeout!

Great pizza , generous and fresh salads . Kind , family oriented staff. We stumbled upon this place while traveling. Would highly recommend for an upscale pizzeria experience . read more

For years, this place has been a 'stop and get a pizza on the way home from work'. Well, we finally decided to dine in. (And btw, the pizza is good!) They just opened another enclosed seating space, 'The Barn'. It was different and nice. Service is friendly and attentive. Prices are decent. I wish that I hadn't been craving a steak sandwich for weeks, because I would have loved to have a full entree. But I just had to satisfy that craving.. Basket of bread is served, and the bread was pretty good. I'm sure many others enjoy the olive oil that many restaurants serve with this, as Marinellis does, but I'm not a fan. I still prefer butter :( My calamari was excellent. It was *very* crispy, and not greasy at all! The only thing that kept if from being perfect was the saltiness. Not that it wasn't properly desalinized, this was from the breading. Mozzarella sticks: meh. Bland. Steak sandwich: nicely packed. I am so accustomed to being disappointed with "Where's the beef" steak sandwiches, so I was pleasantly surprised with this. We got here at a time when it wasn't crowded at all, so I can't really comment on any wait times or the ambiance. But the fact that they opened up the new seating area makes me believe that they needed the space. I would definitely recommend a visit for dining or take out. read more

Marinelli's Pizza Italian Restaurant & Catering - Pizza Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

A local contractor suggested this place for a meeting. I got here early and ordered a slice. Topping was chicken, balsamic reduction, roasted red peppers. Wow! Gotta return here for a meal! Very busy on the inside. read more

Marinelli's Pizza Italian Restaurant & Catering - Pizza Near Me - Flemington, New Jersey

What a great lunch! Nikki was my server...very sweet and friendly. Everything from the soft fresh warm bread to dessert was on point. I had to build your own pasta meal with Bolognese and a side of four meatballs in a delicious homemade sauce. Took the lemon cake to go but all the desserts looked great. I highly recommend Marinelli's. Thank you! read more

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Small quaint little family place with amazing customer service. The owner himself came over to us several times to check and make sure everything was to our liking. He even brought our son a meatball to eat while we waited for our food. Great family feel! The food was delicious and was served very quickly! Would definitely recommend this place and we will be back! read more

The girl who took our order was rude and impatient and told us confusing prices when our order was one and then it didn't add up when she made them separate. The food was very good though and if it had better service I would have liked to eat there again. read more

When my sister first told me about his place, she called it "a pizzeria". It is, in fact, a pizzeria. But if you only ever get pizza here you're doing yourself an enormous disservice. I've had everything imaginable here and it's always good. I was inspired to leave this review today because I had a batter-dipped fried cod sandwich that blew my mind. Plus they couldn't be nicer. It's a great spot. read more

Carl & Vito the owners are amazing. They make any function you host so memorable. They treat you like family. It's a BYOB. The food & service is awesome. They have outdoor seating which is tented and can be used in the winter months. They also have a barn for intimate gatherings. They go out of their way to make sure your guests & you have a wonderful time. They help decorate the space and are willing to accommodate any special requests or preferences you have. I highly recommend this place. read more

We just ordered a 'Grandma' pizza & LOVED it. Large square thincrust pie w/ mozzarella, cherry tomatoes & fresh herbs . Been patrons for yrs & this was best pizza to date ! Meatballs are awesome also . read more

Really good food employees very friendly were their often for lunch highly recommend them

We used Marinelli's catering for a ~70+ person event at Beneduce Vineyard and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend! Working with Karl and the staff was a stress free, positive experience. They were extremely helpful in menu recommendations, accommodating and communicative leading up to the event and attentive and friendly during! I really could not have asked for more - the team went above and beyond. Will use again and recommend to friends and family in the future. read more

Was home visiting family and had heard how great this place is and decided to give it a try. What a grand slam. I ordered the turkey burger and then home made pudding for dessert. It was fantastic! You will love it trust me. Everything is made to order, you can tell. The service was spectacular. I would give them six stars if I could... read more

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Best pizza in 08822 and surrounding areas. Entrees are on point. Staff is so friendly. The parking is challanging, but it's ok to make things work, be creative in your parking. Its worth it. Pros: Its right down the road from my house and on my way home from work. Cons: Its right down the road from my house and on my way home from work. If it wasn't for self control I'd be fat and broke because this place deserves my money! read more

Love this pizzeria! They can prepare just about anything on their menu gluten free and everyone is always very friendly. It is a little out of the way for me, but worth it! read more

This is our "go to" place. We often order the specials (always delicious!), but we have had pizza and other staples on the menu--all fantastic. Particular favorsites include the chicken Kristine, lasagne, anything Parmesan, and mussels. I could go on and on about how great the food it's--it is that good! And reasonably priced! And excellent service! A better place we have not been able to find! read more

Eggplant parmesan. Was great as always. Wait staff were great. Will be going back soon.