Kind of blown away and mad that I haven't been here sooner! Hoboken is a sea of amazing Italian restaurants, but something about the cozy space, incredible menu, being able to sit a walk in group of 6 on a Saturday night, and delicious food won me over. I can't wait to go back. We brought a few bottles of our own wine and ordered a little bit of everything. A couple of arugula salads, the mussels in white wine sauce, three pies and three pastas, and a hanger steak. It was a perfect meal! Things you must try: -The arugula salad was incredible. Loved the lemony dressing on an otherwise very simple salad. -gnocchi was so so good! But very heavy, so if you are going with a group and plan to share, this is a must for the table. -Finochiella pizza was the star of the night. Loved loved loved every bite. The space is warm and cozy and perfect for everything from date nights to group dinners to family gatherings. I loved it. read more

Our go to boutique, neighborhood Italian restaurant, run by a good crew who genuinely care about customer experience. In winter it can get a little noises inside and could do with soft furnishings but as I write this in summer, I'm thinking about the many nights we've sat at tables in the outdoor space, away from a road, under outdoor cafe lights with a bottle of wine and any of the countless great dishes on the menu. Pro tip; the bread is fantastic dipped in the homemade balsamic vinegar olive oil dressing but don't fill up as I inevitably always do. read more

Ambience is a little strange but food is above average - not amazing. Service a little slow.

We did the carbonara and the spectacular pizza and it was PHENOMENAL. 10/10. Also we sat out side and the ambiance was incredible. I'll admit service is a little slow but not enough to hinder our experience. We will be back here read more

Panello - Spectacular Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

It's been years since I have stopped back in and thankfully they redeemed themselves with the pizza! It's pretty good. I've dined in and ordered using Slice app for pick-up. Bread quality is delish and everything tastes made to order. It's around 23$+ for a small pie depending what the toppings are. I usually get the more expensive pies and feel they are so worth it. Would continue to order the pizza here! Have yet to try pasta again.. but a lot of people around us seemed to love a lot of other items. Would recommend if you live on this side of town. Note: they do not take reservations on Fridays. read more

Panello - Burrata pie and Verde Bianco Rosso (these were leftovers) - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Panello hands down makes the best pizza! Thin pizza that doesn't fall apart (made in wood burning oven) with the most delicious crust and toppings. Moved out of town and used to love coming to this restaurant when I lived in Hoboken. Recently visited Hoboken and came for my birthday dinner. We had the best night. Food was all so delicious (branzino excellent), ambience (music) kept us singing along, staff super friendly,, and it's also bring your own which I love. Would definitely recommend. read more

Another pleasure to review after a spate of nasty places and owners (Ridgewood) excellent Panello with food, service, ambiance and value. Another Hoboken home run Italian with naturally risen pizza and bread so beautifully done. Also homemade pasta and nice starters The pizza dough and bread they give you uses sour dough technique - as all the high end places are doing and was the original method. It's not sour tho. Naturally risen product yields far more tasty and lighter bread which is pure and deep in flavor and much better for the digestion and gut. Look it up. But the toppings and ingredients here are super fresh and top-tier so the pizzas and pastas are very much like you'd get in Italy. Also the burrata here one of the best around - served over nicely breaded eggplant. The wide pappardelle with porcini and shitake so good, they added pan fried prosciutto which added a bit more salt than was necessary tho. Orriechette with sausage perfect - like grandmas, and the carbonara excellent. Salads wonderful, dressed perfectly and again, super fresh. The top off of the experience was the Canolo. Nearly impossible to find the real deal anywhere in US even at the famous Italian pastry shops where the Canoli cream is thick like wall paper paste and far more sweet than creamy. Not here - here just like southern Italy and Sicily where the ricotta is lightly sweetened and still creamy, milky and perfect. And the shell is wonderfully crisp and tasty, not like the soggy toilet paper tube at many other places. To me, good canolo is almost as good as ... - well you get the picture. Certainly sets up the mood (nothing pisses me off more than a crappy meal) - so last night was a good nite - if you get my drift ... Lots of love in the product here. Like some other great places in Hoboken the real deal. Nice friendly staff too. Recommended. read more

Panello - The oven. Duh. - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Hoboken has a lot of competition when it comes to italian/pizza places and I like each in there own ways. Ambiance and quality is what comes to mind on this gem! The pizza is very delicious and you can taste the quality in the ingredients. They also are located on the very west part of hoboken which is typically less crowded and quieter than the other areas here. I love sitting in their outdoor seating at night, great place for a date to have quiet conversation too. Pro tip, they make their bread in house, order some fresh! read more

Panello - a pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and cheese - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Still a great place for pizza and pasta! Always enjoy the cacio e pepe and carbonara. We sometimes share as an appetizer then get a few pizzas. Red one and white one! read more

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I had an excellent time celebrating my friend's birthday. I had the short ribs which were very good. Also the spicy pizza was delicious. I thought the space was nice and quiet for our conversation for our party of 10. The service felt like family. The owner came by to wish my friend happy birthday. read more

Food is excellent had a shrimp with pasta dinner Service is great Place is always crowded read more

Honestly had a great meal a few months ago, that I talked it up to my foodie friends. Went back tonight with a group of 5, our main courses were never cooked. My fiancé had went inside to ask where they were. A few seconds later 3 pasta dishes came out then we were told 5 mins until pizzas come out. This was after the table next to us was told their pizza was forgotten and it just went in the oven and only takes 3 mins. It was either new owners or new water or dough, but aside from the service, the food was wildly disappointing in comparison to what was served just back in August. read more

Panello - Eh - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I hadn't read previous Yelp reviews before we went here for dinner. I was also surprised you couldn't get a glass of water without buying a qt size bottle but oh well..., My husband ordered a coke and they gave him a can of Coke - no straw or glass. He had to ask for a glass. Pizza was good, not quite as puffy a crust as you would expect but sauce, cheese were good. Good coverage on soppressata. I would give the pizza itself a 4 star but overall, the place just felt disorganized like they had just opened last week and it was not busy. I would recommend the restaurant invest in some pizza stands so you can place the pizza on the table and still have some room for plates and silverware. read more

Cute, boutique restaurant. Great service that was attentive. Enjoyed Rigatoni Pasta in a tasty sauce snd some of the freshest salad. We tried 2 of the Pizzas (one cheese and one meat). Both were served at the correct temperature with a crisp crust. read more

The gold standard of wood fired oven pizza. Ridiculously delicious creative hand crafted recipes are to die for. Pasta and appetizers were also out of this world. Would eat here every night if I could. read more

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I feel stupid supporting this place through the pandemic! Classist & not family friendly whatsoever when it comes to in person service! Ordering 1 main course at 5pm to feed my hungry toddler doesn't make me a lesser customer, who is not extended any of the several courtesies that every other table received. To top it alL I get a filthy high chair and on pointing it out, am told "at least we have high chairs" For a restaurant that is in the middle of Hoboken with 2 child care facilities, an international school and Monroe Centre literally across it, this place needs to shut shop if they don't want to entertain families/children! Keep up the attitude, you'll turn away more customers! read more

I'm not even going to do a big review on them because it's not worth the time. But ya pretty much i was hoping my cacio de Pepe would be worth the waiters bad attitude, but it wasn't. It was noodles and pepper. No other type of flavor. read more

Panello - So peppery! Ugh - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

One of the best pizzas in town. Panello is one of several new storefronts in the reviving Monroe Center for the Arts. The unfinished walls and rustic-industrial look work well in the location, although the dining room layout may need some adjusting. There are three picnic tables available for outdoor dining. It's a BYOB. The menu is modest, and I look forward to sampling more. Tonight was simple: margarita pizza and an arugula salad. The salad was easily large enough to share, fresh greens, lemony and zesty, a sprinkle of fresh parmesan, very good. The wood-fired pizza has it all: great crust with perfect char, a tangy sauce and cheese topping. The pizza is delicious, it's a medium size good enough for a 'light' dinner for two. Prices are a little NYC high, yet I will pay extra to support a local business that focuses on quality and fresh ingredients. read more

Amazing pizza and the vibe was so nice in there! Service was super duper fast and the waiters were friendly. Really enjoyed the buratta pizza. The artichoke appetizer was also pretty good. The bread was probably the most memorable read more

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Dined here on NYE. We walked in without a reservation for a party of 4 and were still kind enough to accommodate us. The Space is super rustic and warm, a really nice addition to this part of town which really lacks a decent assortment of restaurants. Ordered the Beet/Goat Cheese, Gnocchi and Burrata Appetizers. All of them were delicious, the Beet appetizer was presented almost like a pate which was kind of cool goat cheese layers between layers of beet yummy. The Pizza dough was fresh and yummy, We tried the Margherita, Marinara and the Sausage/Mushroom. My only suggestion would be to maybe make the toppings a bit more manageable to eat?? The caramelized onions were huge in size and made it a bit unpleasant to eat with the average sized pieces of sausage and mushroom. Other than that no complaints..service was fab as well !!! read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars I would!!! Let's start with ambiance. Nice cute Italian wood brick oven restaurant at a corner in the cute city of Hoboken. Wine store is so conveniently located next to it, that you can grab a bottle before walking in. Onto the SERVICE, which was impeccable! We had the pleasure of having the lovely servers Cagatay and Elie, who kindly served us throughout the night and accommodated my party on a busy Friday. I had the opportunity to also meet with the chef, Basak, and the owner, Iggy. Basak made our incredible pasta dishes (papardelle and penne vodka). You can tell how passionate and hard she works to make the costumers happy. The truffle pizza was also so delicious and fresh of oven! The owner is incredibly sweet, born from southern Italian family, who takes pride in his business and employees. I truly love this establishment. If you are in Hoboken this is a must try restaurant. See photos for what we ordered. read more

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Very cute rustic local Italian eatery. The pizza was thin and perfectly portioned. Was quiet for a drizzly Sunday night but I would return any day of the week for that pizza! They did have other food options I just didn't eat them. Sorry! read more

Panello - Corner spot - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The manager was completely nasty and rude to our party. He kept trying to push us out and we were sitting outside with kids playing in the PUBLIC park which apparently was a foreign concept to him. I would recommend McDonalds or any other place over this place. read more

Today we ordered the Diavolo Dolce pizza and the Baby Kale salad for pickup. As usual the pizza was good. It's one of my favorite pizzas in Hoboken. The baby Kale salad on the other hand was terrible. So bad that we had to throw it away and this is because the salad was swimming in the very sour dressing which made the entire dish very difficult to eat. Take a look at the pictures and you'll get an idea of what I'm talking about. read more

Panello - Baby Kale salad - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Amazing food, and even better service! My wife and I reached out to multiple restaurants about hosting a small post-wedding dinner just as Hoboken was opening up for outdoor dining. While most restaurants either wouldn't return our calls or weren't willing/able to think through the logistics of such a reservation (within the city's guidelines, of course), Frieda at Panello was incredibly accommodating. She went above and beyond to work with us in this time of uncertainty and gave us the perfect dinner to cap off an incredible day. In addition to their thoughtfulness, the food was fantastic! We started with a custom antipasto platter, shrimp skewers and baked artichokes. For our entre, we ordered an assortment of Pizzas (#CovidWedding) and the Penne Vodka to share. All the food was amazing, but I kid you not: the Truffle pizza was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. We'll be back for that alone, but all around, we give Panello 5 stars! read more

We live a block away and came here for the first time last night (at the start of hurricane Ida). We were only one of two tables in the restaurant, so service was great. The vibe inside was very cozy, and love that its BYOB. We had the mussels in white wine sauce to start - AMAZING. They gave us spoons to eat the leftover broth because it was that good. The bread they provide on the table is also incredible. We got the Cacio e Pepe, and two small pizzas: one with sopresatta and one spinach and artichoke. Both were delicious, but different. The spinach and artichoke was much lighter than we expected (in a good way) - had spinach leaves and artichoke slices on top of mozz cheese and wasn't any sort of creamy spinach and artichoke dip mix on top (which is what we expected). Pizza crust is SO thin and crispy, loved it. They even gave us a tiramisu on the house to share which is always a nice surprise at the end. That was also clearly freshly made. Can't wait to go back! read more

Went to Panello for the first time today and it was amazing! The restaurant is gorgeous, the decor is beautiful and it was super cozy on this rainy evening. Brian was my server today he was so friendly and super cool, I feel like we are best friends now. My entree was amazing. I had the tagliatelle oreganata it was light and fresh and so tasty. For dessert I had the cheesecake it was heaven. Can't wait to bring my family and friends here and to try the pizza next time. Thanks Panello for a great dinner! read more

Panello came as a recommendation from someone I met sitting next to me on a flight to Vegas (lol!). My boyfriend and I have lived in Hoboken for 5+ years and it took us a while to give it a shot. We are sure glad we did and we continue to be impressed by the cute ambiance, fresh ingredients and creative menu that sets Panello apart in the city where there is an Italian restaurant on every corner. We love the BYO aspect and casual, but trendy, atmosphere. Great for date night and family. It's not the largest space, but they take reservations and there are long picnic tables outside that can accommodate larger groups. The pizza is phenomenal - thin crust, artisanal wood fire style - and they offer so much more than pizza. A few of our favorite dishes include the Kaleabrian pizza, bucatini carbonara and a fried artichoke appetizer we've been ordering from the specials! read more

I tried Panello for the first time on a Sunday night. I had a reservation for 5 people at 5:30 pm which was good since there was a large party of 18 people coming at 6:00 pm which took up a lot of the seating. Panello is off the beaten path in the Monroe Center so it's good they have a free parking lot for patrons. I was very underwhelmed by the experience though and won't be making the trip back there anytime soon. There are definitely more affordably priced BYO pizza spots in Hoboken (Napolis, Johnny Pepperoni, the Brick) that have bigger menus and better tasting food. When we got to the restaurant, the server immediately told us several main items that weren't available (crab cakes, lasagna, the special hangar steak, and a few more). I was surprised to hear that the pizzas only came in a personal size - 12 inch pizza - since the bulk of their pizzas were priced between $18 - $20 and that's very steep for a personal pie. In addition, their pasta dishes ranged $18 - $22 and again, it was not a large portion for the cost. They told us they had eggplant parmigiana as a special - when we asked if it came with a noodle, they said no - also surprising. We tried the stuffed mussels and spiedini to start. The stuffed mussels were underwhelming. The spiedini was good. For dinner, three of us got personal pies and two got pasta dishes. I ordered the special Burrata pizza pie ($19). It looked and tasted identical to the Margarita pie someone else at the table ordered. For $4 more, it wasn't worth it. Tasted like average pizza. Also, it was very hard to have a conversation at our table - since there was a very large party, it was very loud in the restaurant and the acoustics there are not good. Overall, not worth the cost or the trip. read more

One of my favorite pizzas in Hoboken and BYOB!!! A must try i cannot wait to go back! Margherita pie was delicious next time i will try the pasta read more

So like overall the meal wasn't too awful and I had the Speck-tacular pizza which was okay but not amazing and we had the burrata appetizer. The biggest issue was the special that my boyfriend ordered. They had a bucatini carbonara which sounded very good. When we got it though it was the definition of a bad carbonara. It was pretty much just scrambled egg pasta and not very appetizing. I'm certainly not a chef but I know that they key to carbonara is not to scramble the eggs. read more

Panello - Really bad carbonara - they scrambled the eggs - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I don't know how this place only had 4 stars. It is incredible. Every dish I have had here is so simple, yet so wonderful. I feel that Hoboken restaurants that are in the upper echelon for taste fall short compared to this place. Stick with the pasta and you won't go wrong! The cacio peppe and the bucatini all'amatriciana (special) are fantastic. read more

Food was excellent Shrimp with pasta in Pesto sauce Mushroom Ravioli in a Cheese sauce read more

I love Panello's nduja (calabrese spicy sausage paste) pizza the most. It's unique and actually very spicy. Kale's crispiness gives great texture to the pizza. The only reason that it's four stars is because of price. I think it could be 1-2 bucks cheaper for what it is. It is a personal pizza not a large size pizza. Overall great! read more

Panello - Calabrese sausage and kale pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Came here for the first time ever today. We were in a bit of a rush, but the service was very good and the food came out in 5 minutes! Everything was tasty and prices were normal for NYC/Hoboken. I have to be honest though, as nice as the food was, it's a terrible place to go if you don't have small children. It was very family friendly, more catered towards kids. If you are looking for a calm peaceful night out, I would steer clear. I feel bad leaving a three star review; but I'm 25 and it's Saturday at 8pm, crying children shouldn't be the highlight of the meal. Service was great, food was good, I think next time I'll just take the pizza to go. read more

Panello - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Been here several times for dinner-done in house and take out (they don't deliver). This review is for all 5-10 of those experiences. Pro's: the food is consistently good, not too expensive, service is usually quick, and we've never been turned away due to seating. The owner, Iggy, is always here-make sure you meet him-he's nice and make sure everyone enjoys their experience! They have a regular menu and rotating specials, think more carb-heavy options (pizza, pasta), with a few salads. The tiramisu is AWESOME and we love the pizzas. Mention yelp for 10% off the bill!!! Con's: not many, but there are a few things you should know: it's BYOB, the don't take reservations, and there's only indoor seating. Worth a try if you're in the area-swing by the casual, authentic Italian mainstay! read more

Panello - Hard to see due to low lighting, but this is the heart of the restaurant from the waiting area in the front - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Panello you have made me so happy! We had an outstanding meal here recently. When I reviewed them nine months ago they were merely a week old and doing a great job with their range of brick oven pizzas. Since then I've been back twice and here's an excellent example of a business that's actually listening to their customers. They listened and now have an expanded pasta and salad section as well. Each of their pastas are a lesson in Italian cooking. We had the Spinach gnocchi in pesto sauce and it has to be the best pasta I've had outside of Italy. The pesto sauce was rich, but not creamy, the texture of the pasta was just so perfect. And the ingredients so fresh that you could taste them in every bite. We also sampled the Diavolo Dolce (hot pizza) and it was so GOOD -- topped with calabrian chilies, olives, kale, drizzled honey, grated pecorino cheese and so much goodness! The crust was superbly crisp, charred in the right places...we couldn't stop eating it! To top it all, my friend and I shared the Tiramisu. Happy to report that this time round, the tiramisu was absolutely exquisite. It simply melted in our mouth and had the perfect combination of sweetness and hint of bitter coffee - faultless! The portion size of the tiramisu has been reduced, but the consistency and taste has vastly improved - do try it. Service at Panello has been a little erratic last few times and wish they would resolve it... you will also be paying NYC prices in Hoboken, but the warmth of this restaurant and delicious food is worth it. Oh, and they are also Byob! #gohere read more

Panello - Kale pizza...thin crust #delicious - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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As homemade as Nonna's Sunday meatballs and pasta. Some of the best, if not the best, artisan hand tossed brick oven pizza in all of Hoboken. Thin and crispy with fresh sauce and toppings. Even the focaccia bread they give to each table is amazing - because everything in a brick oven just tastes better! The perfect rustic date night spot. BYOB The perfect menu for two involves: Plate of Italian olives - (warms up the palate and gets the juices in your mouth flowing) Order of pizza - (thin and crispy just like we enjoy it) Either a special, which included homemade chicken pate with balsamic glazed onions and gherkin pickles on the side (and/or) an order of the homemade veal meatballs topped with cheese and sauce - (save some bread for dunking) An order of fresh Pasta - (just like La Salsa della Nonna) Your only regret will be that you can't try everything in one visit. But it's ok because this will easily become one of your new favorite spots in Hudson County. We skipped Dessert again but are keeping the Nutella pizza on our "To Eat" bucket list. read more

Panello - Front dinning area - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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The food is mediocre but my biggest complaint is with the experience itself. the staff is extremely nasty. they do not offer tap water, only bottled water. when I asked about tap water, the staff was extremely nasty and then proceeded to speak in italian about me to eachother not knowing that I can understand it. They also say they close at 10pm but were pushing us out a half hour early and reaching over us to clean and kept telling us we had a 5 min warning. Last comment - portions were extremely small for portions. definitely don't expect to share I do not recommend read more

Adorable place--warm and inviting and rustic all wrapped up into one. Exposed brick walls partially painted off white, wood tables & metal chairs, wood fired pizza oven in plain view with sitting bar nearby. BYOB. We had pizza the day before so we decided to try some appetizers. 1. Meatballs: 3 decent sized balls in tomato sauce with one small slice of focaccia. They kindly offered us extra focaccia since we were sharing everything. Lots of garlic and spices, not too salty, tomato sauce tasty but slightly, SLIGHTLY, on the watery side. Very good. 2. Eggplant: Stuffed with bread crumbs and some other items we couldn't quite identify taste-wise. Lots of garlic. Served on a bed of mixed greens with light balsamic dressing. Very good. 3. Spinach tortellini in 4 cheese sauce with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Sauce = excellent. Pasta = packaged. I know the pasta was packaged because I used to work at a restaurant nearby and we used the same exact pasta. Same size, texture, taste, everything. Delicious, though I wish they made their pasta from scratch. The con here is the pricing. They're just too expensive. The little plates are kind of, well, little, considering the price. If they shaved off $2-$5 for each then it would be the perfect value. And BTW- adding cloth napkins would be a great classy addition! A thin white cheap paper napkin that soaks up oil after one use and essentially becomes useless means I need about 3-4 napkins for my meal. Cloth is so easy and goes better with their theme. Again, we didn't order pizza but the prices were also pretty high--$13-$18. Yikes! read more

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