I recently visited Pizza Amore Italian Kitchen in Carlstadt after searching for a great meatball sandwich, and they did not disappoint! The owner was welcoming, professional, and kind. As an African American customer, I felt completely comfortable--this gentleman was courteous and respectful the whole way through. And the sandwich? Easily one of the best meatball subs I've had! Don't let other reviews dissuade you--this place deserves a visit for its quality food and great service. And trust me I'm a real person. I never been to this establishment before in my life, but I will be back when I'm in the area. Thanks for the chat!!! read more

I finally made it here. I came here for one reason and my review is based on that reason. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small, no-frills establishment. There is street parking available[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We ordered via telephone and picked our items up and brought them home. The main event was the meatball parm sandwich. The best meatball parm sandwich I have had. Meatballs were fresh and perfectly seasoned. Not the usual "hard meatballs" you get from a pizza place. Sauce was plentiful and had a great kick to it. Add to it the perfect sound of mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan. Absolutely out of this world. The bread, which can ruin a great sandwich, was equally as good. Perfect crisp to the Italian bread. And yes, it was consistent. We ordered 3 meatball sandwiches and 1 sausage sandwich and EVERYONE commented on the bread as well. We also got a Brooklyn Pie. The pie wasn't my speed. A little doughy but I would like to try a traditional round. Again, not my style and we went solely for the meatballs but grabbed a pie as an extra. If you're in the area, you have to try it. If you're an hour away, you still have to try it. read more

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One of the people at work (Sarah) after being asked where I should go for dinner. She said PizzAmore they have the best meatballs in NJ. She was not kidding their meatballs are some of the best I have ever had. Then they put it in an amazing piece of bread and cover it with mozzarella and fresh basil. I ate the whole thing read more

Pizzamore - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

Classic cheese pizza and meatball sub were both amazing!! Ready quickly when ordering online. Highly recommend read more

Pizzamore - Meatball Parmesan Sandwich - Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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Unbelievable, the meatball parm is out of this world. Hands down best meatballs in the area. The owner is a super nice guy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have seating inside and out, so you can take out or eat there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Seen this spot in passing & it had everything from, nostalgia & great food. Service was excellent. Food was amazing. I see why they've been voted best in Jersey. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Felt like I was in an old gansta hangout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lol read more

Pizzamore - Meatball Parmesan Sandwich - Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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Great pizza, chicken parm, meatball parm. Excellent service. Order are pretty quick. you can go wrong, highly recommended.

I went here starving after just leaving a overnight shift. I'm African American and they were very unwelcoming and you can sense that my presence was not welcomed there. I asks the guy "Do you accept Apple Pay" His response: If we want to , yea" I didn't have my purse so I had two different payment methods. I immediately lost my appetite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is so cheap and ran down that it was difficult opening the door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once I got the door open , he proceeded to yell to me " CLOSE MY DOOR" as if I was a 10year old child. Ver disgusting mannerism and attitude and I do not recommend any African American or Hispanic person to support this easily establishment. read more

I've been going to PizzAmore for awhile now , I love there food everything I had there was delicious! The quality is great and I always recommend my family and friends to stop in. I love the Meatballs they are truly delicious and the Pizza is great ! The owner John Speciale is very nice and will always make sure you are happy and satisfied! Two big thumbs up for me ! read more

The meatball is definitely homemade and has that unique taste to it. But I preferred it to be more well done, that's just a personal preference. The cheese used is worlds better than a lot a pizza joints who makes save type of subs. The sauce also was good. I'm not a fan of the hard roll and like I said earlier I would have preferred the meatballs to be cooked a bit longer. Other than minor differences, this place is legit . read more

Pizzamore - Meatball Parm - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

Five stars for Pizzamore. The meatball parm might actually be the best in Jersey. The cheese was perfectly melted--gooey, rich, and packed with flavor. The bread? Unreal. Crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside, holding everything together without falling apart. The meatballs and sauce were great too, but honestly, the cheese and bread steal the show. Winnie, our dog, loved the meatballs--she was all over it. The cheese pizza was excellent too: great balance of sauce and cheese, a little flop but mostly sturdy, and the undercarriage had that slight char that hints at wood-fired. Crust was so good Winnie went back for more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a tiny hole in the wall, easy to miss, but that's part of the charm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Some guy was just chilling there on a Sunday--might've been the owner or just a friend--but it added to the authentic, no-frills vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nothing fancy, just damn good food. read more

Pizzamore - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

PizzAmore is a small, hole in the wall joint located in a quiet residential section only a few blocks from Route 17. Be aware they currently close up by 8pm ( 7pm on Sunday). One of my proudest moments in almost 300 reviews... Owner John Speciale, from the old neighborhood I grew up in, is an infamous Foodie Savant. Owner of multiple pizzerias over the years, his current place is on the money. He has created the best meatball around and not just in my opinion. 3-years in a row award-winning best meatball in the state of NJ! (and I heard NY wants a challenge) If you grew up here in NJ , you know this is no easy feat. And this reviewer has had more than his share of Italian pizzeria food. Small menu but has everything you need. He must bake the bread he makes his sandwiches on because between the loads of fresh mozzarella, the tomato sauce, and those big, perfect meatballs, its the Best meatball hero. AND PIZZA ? I grabbed a few slices of Grandma-style pizza to go. In case you don't know, Grandma pizza consists of a sheet pan style pizza baked with mozzarella, plum tomatoes, fresh garlic, Pecorino Romano, and oregano. ( Note: he uses REAL deal Pecorino Romano, something that you may not realize can make something good into something excellent.) It was perfect. Even when boxing it up he added some nice basil leaves and sprinkled some olive oil on top. That's someone who knows how to serve the product the right way. Top shelf ingredients on everything. I gave up bread for Lent....I'm counting down the days to get back there and try other items, but I will never leave without some of those meatballs. Bueno! Mangiamo! read more

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You know those meatballs your great grandmother sometimes made on Sunday after church that sat in the pot with the tomatoes, sausage, and braciole for what felt like hours while you and your cousin tried to hot wire your uncle's Camaro because he was too busy with his new friend Angelina to be bothered to take you to Toys R Us to get some new He Man toys before we ate dinner? Well, if you want to be transported to that moment in time, try the meatballs here. They're that good. Get a meatball hero. Bring cash. You can thank me later. read more

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Ate lunch here. Amazing pizza and loved the flavor of the crust and sauce. Best meatballs in NJ

This place have the best meatballs and peppers. Everything is delicious. We highly recommend it!! read more

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Is anyone reading this review?! Holy moly just tried mussels and their famous meatballs with another Old World pizza! Whole family devoured and didn't even let me grab extra pics! Fuggedaboutit!!!! Hidden gem!! Johnny is a doll! read more

Pizzamore - Call and ask for Old World pie not listed on menu! - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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This place is amazing ! It's a hidden gem in Carlstadt. The food is great and the owner Johny is the best with his customer service and quality of food . You need to try his meatballs and everything else . read more

Pizzamore - That's Johny !!! The man the myth the legend !! - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

Good meatball parm subs, no doubt about that one. I've tried the pizza but not so great, bland and doughy. But meatball parm is on point. Service is nothing to note about it, just people getting by. read more

This place was pretty bad. Meat balls were ok at best. Inside is dirty. Pizza was burnt. I will not be coming back. read more

The best sausage roll I've ever had, not even close, and exceptional meatballs. Great marinara sauce. Now I need to go back and try the pizza read more

This may be the rudest place I've ever been to. The waitress couldn't have been both more annoyed or arrogant. The slice pizza at 530 on a Sunday night was old and dry . When asked about the meatball sizes at 2 for $10 the gentleman said what's the difference the size they are the best. So are a dried sliced never bought the meatballs and will never go back read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very small place but the food is so good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The eggplant parm was the best I ever had and my brother raved about the meatball sandwich! I can't wait to try the pizza! read more

Def a true Italian pizza spot. Meatball was delicious juicy and flavor packed. Loved the itlians being Italian. Full of energy and passion for the food. The ginger ale made by them is better than regular soda. Not as carbonated but delicious. Pizza was crispy in the perfect way not overdone. With the right amount of toppings. 10/10. Would recommend. read more

Pizzamore - Meatball Parm Sandwich - Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

Best meatball parm sandwich I ever had. Well seasoned meatballs made fresh daily. Good bread lightly toasted and good mutz. Served piping hot. A must try. Looking forward to working my way thru the menu. The owner John is good ppl. read more

Pizzamore - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

If you want a Costco pizza with the cheese all slid to one side delivered to your house then this is the place for you. Meatball sub isn't actually a sandwich I'd give an award to. I've had worse but I've also had better read more

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I finally got to try this place, and I didn't regret it one bit. I had a meatball parm sandwich, generously portioned and gently priced for what you get. Looking forward to going back and trying other selections. So far, definitely recommended. Friendly service, good food and generous servings and gently priced. You might not walk away thinking it was the best meal you ever had, but it's still very good and well worth it. If you're in the area, consider this an option. Go and enjoy! read more

Second stop was PizzAmore in Carlstadt to try these famous meatballs. Great hospitality by Cheech, and super helpful. My dad and I got a couple meatball parms. Bread was perfectly toasted, cheese was amazing (shoulda got a vid of the cheese pull, i failed on that), only critique I had is I felt like the sauce and balls were a bit underseasoned but taste is relative and for other people it may be perfect. I really really enjoyed this sandwich and experience. You won't leave here hungry that's for sure! read more

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This is by far the worse pizza, around , please do not order from this place disgusting. I would give no star , my gson spit this up. I feel so bad his dinner was ruined. Shame on you for selling this garbage . read more

Pizzamore - This is the pizza I picked up tonight like 30 minutes ago . This is unacceptable in so many ways. - Pizza Near Me - Carlstadt, New Jersey

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At first I was skeptical because of the $13 price tag on the meatball parm, but after hearing the reviews of these amazing meatballs, I had to try it. Let me tell you, it's worth $13 and more. Holy meatball, these are the best I've ever had. Perfection and highly recommended!!! read more

Saw a Tiktok review and we had to check it out. Definitely the best meatball parm around. Just perfect. Meatballs are giant, moist, and flavorful, sauce is authentic and the bread is toasted perfectly and hold up to this massive sub. The owner was so nice and friendly as well as the lady behind the counter. We will definitely be back. read more

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Order cancelled over an hour after it was placed. Placed the order on Slice. They accepted the order! I contacted SLice and they said the restaurant said they were closing early. This is what they do all the time!!! Ridiculous. Oh, by the way the food is good but I will never order from them again. read more

Pizzamore Italian Kitchen is exceptional. I've been a customer for years and have enjoyed food from the pizzeria as well as the catering cuisine and it never disappoints. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner has created a very welcoming atmosphere where you're made to feel like family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Absolutely authentic and delicious! read more

I want to give the highest praise to PizzAmore and its owner!! We ordered almost $100-worth of food (a pie, chicken fingers, meatball sub - OMG SO GOOD!!). Around the time that the food was supposed to be delivered, I received a cancelation notice from Grubhub! Due to an unpleasant exchange with the Grubhub driver, our order was canceled. The owner of the restaurant called and then delivered the food himself!! That's how a great business is run!! Thank you, PizzAmore!! Call them directly for awesome food and service!! read more

We ordered 3 different pizzas and all were so good, dough was fresh, mozzarella on the margarita was so good! Highly recommend!

First time trying, but I was shocked at how mediocre at best it was. Meatballs were tasteless. The bread and sauce were OK, but nothing special. The meatballs themselves had absolutely no seasoning and were totally bland. The pizza slices tasted like they'd been microwaved or had been sitting out for days (we bought the food at dinnertime - pretty normal time to get a meatball parm & a few slices). Later on, I had to run to the bathroom so no fun there, either. We threw out the leftovers. No idea how this place has awards - maybe they've gone downhill sharply recently? With so much good pizza and heros in the area, would recommend most of them above this, sadly. Really bummed as I had high hopes for a great meatball parm! read more

Just got into town and could not check in our hotel yet. Looked up lunch places and came across this spot. Was not disappointed!!! Meatball sub was amazing. The owner was so sweet. read more

Best Meatball sub I ever had- Great personality of the owner and all the patrons. Owner gave us an expresso on the house! If you are in the area its a must!! read more

When I first ordered here it was when they first opened and it was just okay. I decided to give it another shot, I got a chicken parm sandwich extra cheese and disco fries. The fries were good and crispy, the chicken parm was absolutely delicious. I am currently stuffed out of my face and don't wanna move. Only thing I would add is just to add a little more gravy the disco fries, other than that, I see myself ordering here again to try something else. read more

Excellent meatball parm sandwich! Customer service sucks n point! We drove from Newark to try them. No regrets

My search for the perfect meatball has ended. This place is a must try. Awesome food! The hours Yelp is displaying are incorrect. They are open on Monday and Thursday. I am happy I stopped by to check. read more