The social media hype is absolutely warranted! My wife and I tried to visit a while back, but we…read morewere not in the mood to sit in the lounge area that day. Fast forward a couple of months, and we finally made it back this past weekend. It was well worth the wait. I had seen Casano's post about the cheesesteaks and could not resist. We ordered the Drunken Tor round pizza and a cheesesteak, and neither disappointed. Everything was incredible. I finished the remaining pizza a few days later and could not believe how delicious it still was after being reheated. Usually, the better the food, the less gracefully it survives as leftovers, but this pizza was a rare exception. The crew behind the counter was fantastic and patiently guided us through the menu as first timers. I am already looking forward to going back and working my way through everything else they offer. The "Grandma's Living Room" vibe in the waiting area is the perfect finishing touch. We watched Goodfellas on VHS while they prepared our food. Great food, great people, and a truly unique atmosphere. Casano's is absolutely worth the hype!

One of the best places to eat pizza! If and when you get a pie from here...order a Drunkin Tor…read morePizza and a Chicken Parm--simply DELICIOUS!!! You will NOT regret it. Flavors are spot on and want to get more but I live in VA, lol! The staff are friendly and helpful! They treated us like family and that's what establishments should be like towards their customers! One of the staff members made a pork with sweet/spicy peppers and that was AWESOME!!! It's not on the menu but it should. I wanted more and was going to take the rest home but wanted others to taste it as well! See picture...it was so good! Right amount of sweet and heat! Pork was seasoned well and as stated...I wanted to take it home to eat more of it!

Since I moved back to Jersey I've been on the lookout for a great brick oven Neapolitan style pizza…read morerestaurant and I am happy to say I think I found it at Emilio's! I decided to dine in (but at the last minute had to change it to go) and ordered my go to brick oven pie .... Margarita with Arugula (arugula goes on top after the pie is done) . The best pie I've ever had was at a place in Northern VA and I must say Emilio's pie gave them a run for their money! The chew and char of the dough, with the perfectly balanced sauce and fresh mozzarella topped with arugula leaves ... truly perfection in a pie! The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because I didn't get the full dine in experience as I hoped due to a little delay due to the kitchen being super busy, but I will be back :)

Emilios is a great place, with great pizza, great vibes, and great staff!…read more This is a small, but very impactful place! A local favorite for many, as it can get pretty busy here at times. They have some seating inside and when it is nice outside, there is a good space for more outdoor seating. I always suggest calling ahead to try and reserve a space, just in case it is a very busy night! As for the food, I always have had good food here! Their speciality is pizza, but do not take their wings (or as they say "Wangz") for granted. Typically on Wednesdays (also double check this if you plan to leverage it when you call to reserve), if you purchase a pizza, you can then unlock the ability to get $1 wings! For the Wangz specifically, my favorite is the Cracked Black Pepper ones. These wings typically are not small and have a good amount of meat in them! The flavor of the pepper blends goes very well with them! For the pizza, I have tried many of their speciality pies. Some of my favorites include: - Hot Julia - Red pie w/ Pepperoni, Riccota & Pecorino cheeses, Basil, & Hot Honey - Spicy Calabrese - White pie w/ Gargonzola, Nduja (spreadable pork sausage) & Calabrian Chillies - Prosciutto & Argula - Red pie - The Otto - Red pie w/ Anchovies & Capers These pies are made Neapolitan style and the dough has great flavor! If Neapolitan your style of pizza, you will enjoy it here! Oh and even if the menu does not mention it, they do serve dessert! Ask your server with what they have for the night! I really enjoy the styles of gelato they rotate on the menu!

Great food and customer service. Thank you the pizza is always fresh and they have good dealsread more

Simply delicious pizzas for a great price. I came here two days in a row when I came back to visit…read moremy family from the west coast. Seattle just doesn't have NY style pizzas like this. I loved all their pizzas: Cheese, Margarita, Grandma (2 kinds: Vodka and Tomato), etc. Their garlic knots were yummy too. The best part was it was such a good deal too!!! Make sure you sign up for their rewards program. You can earn points for $ spent and then save towards a discount. Can't wait to go back for my once a year delicious pizza. If you are nearby, go check them out!

While visiting from out of town we stumbled upon Gusto. They sat us with 30 min left til close and…read moretook such great care of us. We were the only party there as it was late and the server was an absolute sweetheart! Very nice and cozy inside. We ordered the rigatoni bolognese as well as the special pizza 3 pigs with hot honey. It was very good! The Caesar salad was also fantastic! If we ever find ourselves in NJ we will definitely comeback!

Came in with a party of five on a Sunday at around noon, and it was empty at the time. To start,…read morethey bring out some ciabatta (?) bread, which was crusty on the outside but soft on the inside. For food, we decided to order a bunch of things to share: -Zucchini fritte (with lemon aioli dipping sauce) - this was thin and perfectly crispy but somehow not oily. It was addicting -Arancini - these were okay. Could have used more meat -Margherita pizza - can't go wrong with a margherita. I do wish the actual crust was thinner -Meatball & Co pizza (meatballs, sweet sausage, cherry peppers, tomato sauce, mozzarella & ricotta cheese) - same with the crust situation. The description also said cherry peppers but they also added jalapenos, which is not a big deal - just a call out. The sausage was alright -Seafood fra Diavolo (sauteed clams, calarami, mussels, spicy tomato sauce) - sauce could have used a bit more spice. They don't skimp on the seafood though. I was pleasantly surprised by the calamari, which can taste rubberband-y but that wasn't the case here -Tiramisu - tasted fridgey/supermarket-bought -Affogato - a nice way to end the meal. Made me wonder why I don't make more affogatos at home Overall, it the meal was fine. Is it something I'd crave for? I don't think so. Well, maybe except that zucchini fritte. I wouldn't mind ordering that again. Tip - BYOB (there's a liquor store across the street)

As a proud Neapolitan, I'm extremely discerning when it comes to pizza. Finding authentic…read moreNeapolitan-style pizza in the United States feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. Nothing quite compares to biting into a freshly made pie made with high-quality, imported ingredients--especially when enjoyed in the right atmosphere. The owner of Song E Napule, Ciro Iovine, clearly takes immense pride in his heritage, and it shows in every detail. From the vibrant decor honoring Diego Armando Maradona--a true legend and god-like figure to the people of Naples, still revered throughout the city--to the selection of ingredients imported straight from Italy, the commitment to authenticity is unmistakable. What truly sets this place apart, however, is the service. The staff doesn't just serve you--they welcome you like extended family. They greet you with genuine warmth, polished professionalism, and that unmistakable Italian hospitality that makes you feel at home. We laugh, we chat, sometimes hug, and we leave with full stomachs and even fuller hearts. Our sincerest thanks go to the owner for bringing such a genuine slice of Napoli to the New York area. The Rutherford, NJ location remains our favorite, thanks especially to the outstanding team: talented pizzaiolo Giampiero, whose skill and passion shine through every pizza; manager/host Omar, who we love like a younger brother. This last visit, servers Kevin and Aslihan were both exceptional. Spending time in the company of the staff at Song E Napule is always a joy. We truly feel blessed every time we walk out the door.

Amazing experience at Song' E Napule in Rutherford! The pizza was authentic Neapolitan style--soft,…read moreairy crust with fresh ingredients that really stand out. You can tell everything is made with quality and care. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is super friendly and attentive. Located right on Park Ave in Rutherford, this place is definitely one of the best spots for real Italian pizza in the area. Highly recommend if you're in Rutherford NJ and craving true Italian pizza!

[A decade later, my original review needs a sprucing up...]…read more Rutherford is an interesting town, right? Where else can you find multiple shoe repair shops ("cobbler" - there's a Scrabble bingo word for y'all!) rubbing elbows with state-of-the-art apartment complexes, and a smattering of 'hip' and 'hot' new restaurants that keep getting rave write-ups and making all sorts of "Best of..." lists. If you're a working stiff that doesn't want to break the bank to feed your family - you can't help but appreciate that there's a place like Da Mario's that's not chasing 'likes' but remaining humble and knocking out damn good food that's affordable and tasty. The pizza is solid. Good taste, a satisfying crust, it's not going to lure any 'influencers' their way and that's fine. (Da Mario's doesn't look like a place that has any social media presence and I'd bet they still have a dedicated fax line!) The garlic knots looked 'basic' but they had a serious smack of flavor that took me by surprise, I can't lie. (And their mozzarella sticks were a hit with my kids.) And - per the usual - I must order cavatelli and broccoli when I see it - and they absolutely nail it. Not the most comfortable chairs to sit in? A table you're expecting to be a bit wobbly? Generic maps and drawings of Italy on the walls? The place is bare bones... nothing fancy, exactly what you're expecting from an old-school pizza joint. Crew behind the counter - awesome. Metered street parking (but this block is incredibly busy, so you'd be keen to drop a quick prayer to St. Frances of Rome - the patron saint of car drivers - to help you find a spot). A family of four stuffing their mugs for about $8 a person? In today's economy? Cosa non è da amare.

Ambiance : your typical family pizzeria , great food. Love their salads specifically Caesar with…read morebreaded chicken and mozarella and 2 side dressings Yumm on my cheat day i get the Philly cheesesteak big portion tasty and affordable prices, when it comes to service Tina is amazing she does it all from cleaning prepping, serving dealing with customers and answering the phone all 3 lines A " JACK OF ALL TRADES" all by herself , no help ,so professional always courteous polite big Smile and positive attitude, 5 stars plus ,,,, on weekends be patient if you call they have a very highvolume of calls so it can be busy just hang in there THE FOOD AND SERVICE WORTH IT ,!!!

Delicious Italian food! We ordered takeout and I called to order to avoid the service charge on…read moreSlice. Just note that when paying in store, there is a 3% credit card fee so consider bringing cash with you. To start, we got garlic knots which came with marinara sauce. They hit the spot. My husband got chicken parm over spaghetti and he was quite pleased with it. No complaints. He has about a lunch portion leftover. I got the Chicken Sorrentino over penne which was wonderful. I am probably able to make 2-2.5 meals out of it. We also got 2 sets of 3 pieces of Italian bread and some extra marinara sauce. The food was super hot even by the time I got home which I was happy with as takeout can sometimes be off temperature-wise. We look forward to trying them again and maybe even eating at the restaurant!

Spent a few days working in NJ and had to get some pizza. This place was recommended to us and it…read moredid not disappoint. Great selection of exotic slices, both my friend and I ordered the Drunken Grandma and the buffalo. Both were excellent. When I have to go back to North Arlington, they will be a stop to be made.

I checked out La Venere today with my husband and parents being it's a local spot with great…read morereviews. To start: there's a small parking lot in the back but otherwise appears to be street parking. Both of our cars found spots in the lot since we got there a touch before 5pm. When we got in there, there was only 1 table of two people occupied but we were asked if we had a reservation which we didn't have. Admittedly, it was a bit of a last minute decision to go out so it completely slipped my mind to look to see if I would be able to reserve something but it was before 5pm so I'm surprised we were met with such resistance. Luckily, they were able to take us with warning we would need to be out by 6:45. For reference we left at 6 since we only got entrees. The place itself is somewhat small and has a little covered patio which saw had some tables. It's no frills and the menu wasn't all that extensive. I swear there is more of a menu on their Slice app for takeout ordering. Bread was placed on the table as well as a water pitcher. To be honest, I didn't think the bread had much flavor and my husband and parents agreed. We were pretty hungry so we did finish it (even when bread isn't great, it's still good in my book) but we weren't offered any more than the first basket. All of our entrees came with salad which were typical pizzeria salads-not bad, not amazing. My mom and I both ordered the Chicken Avellino (chicken breast sautéed with chopped red onion, red peppers, sliced hot cherry peppers, shitake mushrooms in a white wine sauce with a touch of plum tomatoes) which came with roasted potatoes. I'm not the biggest fan of spicy but I thought I could just take off the sliced hot cherry peppers and be okay. Wow was I wrong because the entire dish had a kick to it. Even my mom who gravitates towards spicy food admitted it was hot. That said, the quality of the chicken was phenomenal. It was thin sliced and very good. My husband very much enjoyed his Scaloppini Marsala and my dad liked the Pollo Francese but did wish the sauce was a touch thicker. I will say I think the quality of the food served is very good but the portions are not plentiful. I'm guilty of always taking home and making another meal or two out of what I get out somewhere but all 4 of us cleared our plates. At a $30 price point I just wish there were larger portions.

This is our go to spot for takeout dinner - friendly staff!…read morePenne vodka and chicken parm absolutely delicious. They always add extra vodka sauce and that's that extra touch that makes this place our favorite.