I came here recently for lunch. We ate outside which was really nice. Service was good and they didn't rush us. We spilt a few pizzas, my favorite was the veggie one. I went inside and the decor is beautiful. I will definitely be back! read more

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First time coming to Pazza and this was for my birthday dinner. I was impressed by how crowded it was for a Monday evening. We sat on the bar side in a high top table. Service was slower but efficient when it came to our food coming out. The only complaint was they had an issue with their ticketing system so all out of food came out at once instead of in courses. The filet tips were good but the portion was way bigger than we were expecting. The appetizer alone was extremely filling and well flavored. The cacio e Pepe was an enormous portion compared to places I've had before. The flavor was rich and thick and creamy and not too peppery. The chicken francese was a huge portion as well and well flavored. The queen pizza came out at the same time as all of food so we ate one or two slices but mainly focused on our entrees. We brought so much food home. Everything was delicious. My only complaint was the AC was on so high I was freezing and thankfully had a light jacket in my car. I look forward to going back to Pazza and trying more of their food and hopefully having room for dessert next. read more

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My family went to Pazza for the first time. The place has a pick up area, bar, and two dining spaces. It was busy and a little dark, yet suitable for families. We didn't have reservation and ended up eating outside. We also weren't prepare for the weather, it was a little chilly. Our food came quickly. It was delicious and flavorful. It was also plentiful and very good value for the price. The pizza was outstanding!! I love a quality pizza bread/crust. The staff was attentive and worked efficiently. I think they knew we were cold and wanted to get out. We finished dining in less than an hour. I want to return (with reservations this time), dine inside, and try other dishes. Lastly, I want to commend the manager/owner in the kitchen from the pick up area. I witnessed him stopping a patron from driving. He informed the patron to stay a little longer because he had been drinking. The patron did not show any sign of intoxication and I believed he obliged. It's not often you see an establishment care for the safety of their customers and others. I was leaving with my family of four (2 young girls). I hope the patron made it home safely. read more

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We failed to make a reservation but they worked us in. The server was efficient with her effort. The food was excellent.....had the cauliflower appetizer, which was flavorful. Our party had the ravioli, linguine with white clam sauce, eggplant rolitini and squid ink linguine with shrimp and crab. We will return on our next trip to NJ! read more

PAZZA - Squid ink linguine with shrimp and crab. - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

It was busy, loud and full of people coming and out. The vibe was very lively! 5/5 for the queen pizza! Why am I discovering this place just now when I'm moving out of Jersey 4/5 hotty totty shrimp, like the name and loved the shrimps. Cooked to perfection Squid ink linguine 3.5/5 it was good different, again the shrimps were the show stealers! Salmon 2/5 what was that! I'm hope this was an exception and something went wrong for that particular fish. It was bland, dry and did not compliment the couscous salad that was on the side ( And was good) read more

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Always a good experience at Pazza. Entrees and pizza are a step above most local places. Professional service in a high end casual atmosphere. They now offer liquor. read more

Urban feel, well appointed cavernous restaurant with a full bar & good food. Two store fronts merged with the main restaurant on one side and a bar and tables with a loungy feel on the other. Fun atmosphere. Can be loud and hard to hear conversation at your own table. Food was good and fresh. Service was good as well. Definitely a revisit is in order. read more

The food is usually great. Last time we ordered the brisket and the piece of meat that was given to us was dry and inedible. Usually, my only complaint is they don't give you enough sauce. But this time we had to return the dinner. For the prices they charge that dish should never have left the kitchen. read more

Celebrated my dad's birthday the other night and had a great time. The restaurant, was decorated beautifully for the holidays and was very busy on a Saturday night. For dinner, I ordered the Not Your Mama's Lasagna which was mafaldine pasta, fresh ricotta, and bolognese sauce. My dish was delicious and super filling. I had leftovers for the next day. I also split some fried calamari with my mom which was nice and crispy. They recently obtained a liquor license but I wish they still had BYOB. I had an espresso martini after dinner which was also very good. The prices are pretty reasonable considering the area. The wait staff was very nice and service was prompt. Overall I would reccommend PAZZA and look forward to returning soon. read more

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My son ordered a pizza for takeout from here. I have eaten in the restaurant once before and thought it was good, but I will not order takeout again Here is their description of the hog pizza:Fresh Mozzarella, tomato sauce, roasted onions, bread crumbs, homemade sausage, parsley. Basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano. What we got was dry, tasteless, and missing half the ingredients - it was not fresh mozz, had no basil or parmigiano and barely a drop of sauce HUGE disappointment Definitely do not order take out from here read more

PAZZA - hog pizza - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Sooo sad update about that amazing salad I reviewed earlier. They took my favorite wheat berry salad off the menu and no longer have it available. I'm so bummed. Ps it's still showing up on the online menu. read more

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I have been coming here for a while and I have to say Pazza never fails to deliver amazing food and great service. The food always comes hot even when you get an order for pick up. The pick up is very easy and they always have the food ready as soon as possible. One thing I wish was better was delivery. Pazza doesn't deliver long distances. The inside is nice and especially since they expanded it. It doesn't feel so tight, but it actually feels spacious. Pazza is an amazing place to go with friends and family. Their menu has a wide variety of options especially if you are a picky eater. read more

This lovely little gem is located in a shopping center. The service is lovely, while our waiter was new, he had plenty of support. The restaurant is quite large, but fills up quickly. So I recommend going off hours or calling ahead. It is a byob. The food overall was delicious. My one complaint was the short rib ragu was just something. The sauce felt like it was more corn starch than sauce. Just wasn't my jam. read more

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Everything was delicious! We had a company party in the bar area. It felt very loungy and like you were in NYC. It was fantastic! Highly recommend for date night! It catches you off guard because it's in a strip mall but so worth it! read more

I got take out and asked for extra sauce. They gave me a small container on the side. They gave me a tiny portion of barely cooked spaghetti all clumped together. I said please put the parmesan on the side. No cheese. Meatballs were almost raw. Disgusting. $22 bucks for literally an inedible meal. I had to boil water and throw the spaghetti in. Ugh. What a waste of my time and money. read more

They have added alcoholic drinks since my last review and I have enjoyed a sit down meal and 2 meals at the bar. Service has been excellent, drinks consistent and balanced well and the food is plentiful and fresh- well done Pazza. read more

Excellent Italian pizza and food in Franklin Lakes. The appetizers, pasta dishes and brick oven pizza never disappoint. You do need to make reservations. read more

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We went to Pazza yesterday for my wife's birthday. Our server was Johnathan who was absolutely fantastic! excellent conversationalist, polite, knowledgeable and friendly. Based on his suggestions, my son and I ordered the lamb shank with mushroom risotto and a red wine Demi glaze reduction over the shank... it was amazing! So tender the meat fell off of the bone, melted in your mouth and the flavor was amazing! My son and I were delighted with this meal. My wife had the salmon special with artichoke, a sauce and potato and she said hers was so delicious that she was very happy she ordered that particular dish. Our appetizers were fried calamari and grilled octopus which were both done to perfecation! Amazing dining experience and well worth the trip! Definitely making Pazza one of our go to restaurants on a regular basis! read more

Nice place for a quick lunch. The menu is very large and they were relatively accommodating to my dietary restrictions. The vibe is good for a cute date night or quick lunch with some coworkers. Did not have many gluten-free options. Would come back and try new things! read more

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I have been debating on whether to post this, but I'm having a hard time letting this go. I am so disappointed in this restaurant. I went with a couple from church for dinner on Monday, 6/22 to celebrate our new priests birthday. He recently arrived in the US from Nigeria. We haven't been to Pazza in a while and didn't realize it was no longer BYOB. We brought our priest's favorite beer to celebrate. When we got seated, we opened the beer and we were confronted by a rude server saying that we were not allowed to have that beer because they serve alcohol now. We apologized because we had no idea. A few minutes later, an aggressive manager came over and tells us that they need to charge us a cork fee. Although I was taken back, I let it go. I didn't want to make a scene. The way we were treated absolutely disgusting. We were treated like garbage on the street trying to take advantage of the restaurant. If we were not with our priest, I would have addressed the issue with the manager, but our priest was already very uncomfortable. When we got home and looked at the receipt and not only did they charge us the cork fee, we were charged for the two beers that we brought to the restaurant not knowing it was no longer BYOB. I am appalled by the treatment we received. We will never return. They should be ashamed of themselves. read more

I love pazza, they're pretty flexible for a gluten intolerant person such as myself. I've had their cacio e Pepe pasta dish and their cauliflower crust pizza. My kids love their penne vodka and their French fries and my husband likes their pizza and Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Great location and nice vibe! read more

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Great food and ambience!! Also really good service!! Great choice on the menu and great pizza! read more

First time here My daughter comes here First I ordered a glass of wine Was shocked Small amount of wine told waiter that I won't drink it this $15 for six oncers Crazy pricing But food was surprising good Hamburger fries Cooked nicely Wife liked her Egg plant But the beverage pricing is out of The manager came over to offer me a soda or beer It would have been more professional to offer me the wine for no charge They are going discard it anyway Think twice if going back makes sense read more

Beautiful place They my husband loves his pasta with beans I like the chicken milanese but it was loaded with onions-- Professional staff sad they are reduced to wearing degrading aprons read more

This place is amazing. Never disappoints. This evening Stephanie was our waitress. She has amazing. Helpful friendly and attentive. The food at Pazza NEVER disappoints. I have been eating at Pazza for almost three years. Pazza has upscale food with reasonable prices. read more

NOT BYOB Anymore :-( A couple of dings on our most recent dining experience. Cavatelli with beans and sausage. Previously there were large pieces of sausage. Today there were small "nuggets" of sausage. A scant amount was used in the dish. More of a bean dish. "Not your Mama's lasagna" is right. They shouldn't use the word lasagna at all. It is a pasta dish with what eats like a vodka sauce with small bits of meat which they describe as a bolognese sauce...NOT. Ordered espresso which was only 3 sips. Half of what is usually served. Service was off tonight which is unusual. Waiting for drinks. One was served after our meal was over. Had to go the the main desk to ask for forks to eat dessert. They are pleasant, just not prompt. Short rib dinner and the Queen pizza was as good as usual, A disappointing night. I am a bit worried about future quality of meals. They have a new fancy bar area. Very pretty. Hope they don't skimp on the dinner quantity and quality. We will see. read more

Good food, awesome service. We had a wonderful time at Pazza. The pizza and pasta was flavorful, Ambiance is good.

The best pizza I have had in Bergen County, EASILY! The food is SO good and the service is so quick! We are always shocked at how quickly our food comes out! Truly perfect. read more

PAZZA - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Delicious food, excellent service and amazing atmosphere. Our new favorite place to eat.

The food was wonderful and the service fantastic. The fresh and flavorful food made my first visit truly special. The setting was nice and did not feel cramp. I totally recommend making a visit soon. read more

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My phone changed corking to caulking, I am sure that has never happened to you. On Tuesday, we made a reservation for Friday. Hostess never said anything about a corking fee. We were there two weeks ago and it never was mentioned. There was nothing on your website or posted on your door as we entered. Server said it had just started the night before. The correct thing would be to be gracious and say next time, you will be charged corking fee. And yikes, $15 corking fee plus tax and then you want us to pay tip on top of the $15. Since you opened (almost 7 years ago), you encouraged BYOB with no charge. Your pettiness in your response taking a jab at a typo makes me understand why 513 next door no longer worked with you. And now you have their liquor license! Go you! I did not berate any servers. I spoke to the hostess, she was to take it off. After we figured out the total bill with over 20% tip, the corking fee was back on with a credit card fee, tax and expecting a tip on top. We would not take it out on the server's tip and always give at least 20% (usually cash). You did that by adding it back on trying to punish us. What you did was hurt a hard working college kid. Just as you have a right to charge a corking fee, we have a right to not come back to Pazza. You obviously do not care but you lost two couples (and there will be more) that frequent Pazza at least once a month. read more

PAZZA - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Always just a Great Time !!! Service Jose always a Treat Food Incredible. Value very good and Atmosphere Beautiful.

Was BYO for as long as I can remember, then suddenly no longer. Worse, no one told us when we made the res and we weren't allowed to drink our bottle. No longer in the rotation. read more

I made reservations here for a Friday night while passing through the area. The staff were able to seat us early, which was great since we were driving several hours that night. Something to note: when we visited, they were BYOB. Several tables had their own beer and wine as they did not have their liquor license yet We were greeted warmly by the server, who told us about the daily specials. Their menu is extensive and whether you're a fan of pizza, pasta or classic Italian entrees, you're bound to find several things to choose from. We started with an order of the Wood Fired Wings, which had a Chipotle adobo marinade. They were sticky, sweet and delicious. Definitely a great starter! For our entrees, we split the Chicken Milanese and an order of Penne a la Vodka. The chicken was perfectly cooked and not oily at all. The vodka sauce was so creamy - definitely one of my favorite pasta dishes. I wish I had room for dessert because their list of homemade desserts sounded incredible. Highly recommend this delicious spot! read more

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Went to Pazza for lunch on a Wednesday. It is located in a strip of restaurants/shops with a shared parking lot. We made a reservation ahead of time but there appeared to be plenty of tables if you walked in. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable of the menu items. I ordered the wheat berry salad with shrimp. OMG! It was delicious! I thought the menu was reasonably priced. Everything was quick with our service. I would definitely go back! read more

PAZZA - Wheat Berry Salad - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Went for the first time and it was a great dining experience. We knew Pazza was there but a neighbor suggested the restaurant. The service was great and Stephanie was our waitress and she was awesome. The menu had something for anyone along with the drink menu was outstanding. I had lamb shank over risotto which was awesome and my wife had a specialty pasta. No room for dessert. We will definitely be back! Keep up the good work Pazza read more

Food and service were both very good as usual. We didn't appreciate the manager coming to our table and asking us to leave because we were taking too long and they had other reservations. This has never happened to us at another North Jersey restaurant. read more

Ahi tuna salad & Turkey Brie sandwich with homestyle potato chips. Both delicious. Portion size is great. Wood fired pizza looked good. Sorry, forgot to take pics before we wolfed it down! Service was attentive not overbearing. read more

Come here for the food, but definitely go for the pizza! I unfortunately did not try the pizza as my date was not going to help me take it down, but the chicken Milanese sandwich was awesome. The only thing that sucked was the side of potato chips! Like, step your game up and make some fresh cut chips!!! read more

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I love this place so much. The staff is always so welcoming and personable, and every item from the menu that I have tried is delicious. They have my favorite rigatoni bolognese that I've ever had in my life! Highly recommend. read more

PAZZA - Rigatoni "Mezzi" Bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey