(Delivered 12/11/2022 SU @ 5:00pm): Paulie's a brick... house, but what about the pizza!?…read more
In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes throughout Jersey City, my friend and I finally tried Paulie's Brickhouse to fill my pizza craving. With a sizable Italian community, and I already ate some wonderful pizza from neighborhood Gino's Pizzeria and Rizzo's Bakery, I was expecting nothing less. We first came across this eatery while walking along Central Ave., and all I kept saying was "Pole-eee" with my best Italian accent; luckily, I didn't get whacked! Did Paulie have the goods cooking in his brickhouse!?
PURCHASE
6pc Mozzarella Sticks ($8.00): Nothing really special about these although we loved the extra cheesiness when we bit into them, and the side of marinara dipping sauce was more watery than we liked (this was an easy fix) https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=n0D4mEhYCGMANDTz4ZQHoQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
6pc Buffalo Wings ($9.50): There was nothing really special about these as well, and they weren't hot at all. There was a good amount of meat on each piece. Otherwise, this was a one-and-done for us https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kujd_Gok6z3uc5Jn9KJwQg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
16" The Newport Pizza ($22.00): Made with vodka sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushrooms, peas, and prosciutto, all on a medium-thick crust, this was a lovely unique pie (who would consider peas!?) where all the ingredients somehow managed to pair well with each other. Everything tasted fresh, I honestly couldn't taste vodka in the sauce, and I wished the prosciutto slices were smaller in order to have more bites of them on each slice. Otherwise, this was a yummy pizza that served us for two nights https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4ViLUGNWCq8frJW7zcsSug&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
3pc Cannolis ($8.00): Your standard sweet ricotta and chocolate chip-filled flaky pastry shell, each was sizable and blissful to eat. The shell held together well and didn't crumble, which held everything together. I'd leave a gun for these https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fjP0KF176OTn7gm48m3rKg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
SERVICE
I easily placed my order over the phone for a designated delivery time (no fee!), a friendly gentleman repeated my order back to me, and about 45 minutes later, a young man was at the doorstep with our order all securely packed up - grazie!
PARKING (FREE; N/A this instance)
This was a moot point in this case since our food was delivered. Otherwise, I didn't notice any parking lot, but there seemed to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding side streets. - nuff said.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Sadly, my only recollection of this place while we walked by was a clean dark facade and a large glass window that looked inside to a ton of chairs and tables. Apparently, they also had a rooftop bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wslzsJdZdNcDQul3m9RyUg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front window and door while electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. I noticed some TVs but was unsure about any background music.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops... but I was dressed-down for delivery.
OVERALL
Paulie's Brickhouse didn't disappoint - at least on the pizza and cannoli - so, I wouldn't mind a return visit for other interesting specialty pizzas. Sadly, the appetizers were fine but nothing really stood out about them. The prices were comparable, I loved the pizza and dessert, good portion sizes, extensive menu, and straightforward service. I hoped to check out the rooftop area one day and enjoy a sit down meal with a beer. Plus, I always preferred to support small mom & pop businesses. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $51.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS