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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Very bad service & management. The food was just meh. There's not enough options for those that want healthier options.

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

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

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 come here for lunch often and it's always fantastic service and a great menu. The Turkey Brie sandwich is incredible. Also love the new look of the place, very comfortable. read more

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

First time here. My coworker speaks highly of this restaurant, and today it came up and we said let's try it. We couldn't agree more with the rave reviews! We shared the fried calamari, my boyfriend had the chicken parm sandwich, and I had this most glorious parpadelle with short rib ragu! I was torn between a few things so I asked the waiter for his preference among them. As soon as I mentioned the parpadelle with short rib ragu he said oh definitely that! He was NOT wrong!!! The pasta was so fresh and it was cooked perfectly! The short rib ragu had a wonderful beefy, wine flavor and they were not skimpy with the sauce or the mushrooms in it. It was delightful! I will be back here again!!! read more

PAZZA - Parpardelle Short Rib Ragu - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Very nice local Italian pizza restaurant. The calamari was crispy and the tomato sauce was fresh. The chicken parm sandwich was delicious. The chicken was moist and tender. The bread was fresh and just crispy enough - it held up well under the sauce and cheese but I didn't have to struggle to bite it. The fries were crispy. The atmosphere was nice and the server was attentive and polite. Great meal. read more

PAZZA - Crispy Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

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Kyle and Lexi made my visit perfect as usual. From the time you walk in with the greeting you receive to the well wishes you receive on the way out...amazing place all around. The food, atmosphere and staff are all excellent. I go here for the roni cups pizza and it never disappoints. It's rare to find a menu, along with the specials that makes you want all of it. read more

PAZZA - Roni Cups Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

This is some of the worst food we've ever had. First, the owners attitude is nasty arrogant and obnoxious. It's an attitude that they are doing the customer a favor by allowing patrons to pay them for... let's be honest - simply awful food and service. Examples: The lemon sole smelled very fishy. Not your mammas lasagna was NOT lasagna - just overcooked ribbon noodles with dry overcooked old meat sauce, as was the Rigatoni bolognese. Grilled chicken was obviously reheated we suspect left over from the day or more before. It wasn't busy so even that unacceptable excuse can't be considered. Franklin Lakes deserves much better restaurants, this one is a -15 on the 10 point scale. Do not waste your money at this establishment. read more

We have been going to Pazza for a couple of years now and always enjoyed their pizza, dishes and the fact that it's BYOB. I walked in with my bottle of wine recently and was told that they are not BYOB anymore and handed me a drink menu. First thing I saw was $15 for a glass of wine which I would spend in a nicer restaurant but we were just looking for a quick casual dinner with my bottle of wine. I decided to leave and find a restaurant where I could drink my bottle of wine as there are many nice places in the area that offer that. Unfortunately I have to scratch them off my list for future dining. read more

An amazing Valentines Day dinner. Last minute we decided to just drop in at Pazza. We arrived around 8pm and were lucky enough to grab two seats at the bar. We ordered the Chicken Milanese and the Halibut Oreganata which were both great. The halibut was better than great, amazing. Bob D. Mahwah read more