The Reservoir Restaurant - A True Old-School Italian Gem! Met up with some friends at The Reservoir Restaurant in South Orange, NJ, and let me tell you, we found a real gem! If you're a fan of old-school Italian restaurants, homemade dishes, and delicious pizza, this place needs to be on your radar! The Reservoir has been serving up Italian favorites since 1935, carrying on a family tradition that goes back generations. They're even known for their original pizza pie! Walking into a place like this reminds you of the good old days when Italian restaurants were all about generous portions, familiar flavors, and bringing people together around the table. This is a classic, no-frills Italian restaurant and pizzeria with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. They offer a large menu featuring traditional Italian appetizers, pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees, salads, and, of course, pizza. Many dishes are homemade, prepared fresh, and served hot. The portions are generous, so come hungry! It's also BYOB, so bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy with dinner. Just remember, CASH ONLY -- no credit cards accepted! Let's talk about the food! For appetizers, we ordered: Calamari Marinara - Wow! This was so tasty and well prepared. The tender calamari paired beautifully with the flavorful marinara sauce. A fantastic way to kick off our meal! Tony Salad - And what a salad! Loaded with chopped lettuce, mozzarella, provolone, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, all tossed in a garlic Parmesan vinaigrette. This salad was packed with flavor and the perfect starter to share around the table. Definitely a winner! For dinner, we enjoyed: Penne Vodka with Chicken & Mushrooms - Penne tossed in a creamy vodka sauce with chicken and mushrooms. Rich, satisfying, and full of that comforting Italian flavor you crave from a neighborhood Italian restaurant. Two Cheese Pizzas - You can't visit an old-school Italian pizzeria without ordering pizza! We went with two classic cheese pies, and they did not disappoint. The crust was thin, with a beautiful bake and just the right amount of crispness. Simple, delicious, and proof that sometimes the classics really are the best! And somehow, we STILL had room for dessert! Ha! We finished our feast with a trio of sweet treats: * Cannoli - A crisp shell filled with creamy whipped ricotta cannoli cream and rich chocolate morsels. A classic Italian dessert done right! * Boston Cream Pie - A deliciously sweet way to round out the meal. * Brownie Cheesecake - Because why choose between chocolate and cheesecake when you can have both? LOL! Talk about a FOOD COMA! We definitely didn't leave hungry! Let's give credit to the service! Our server was fantastic! They were attentive throughout the meal, constantly checking on us, stopping by for refills, and making sure we had everything we needed. Great service makes a big difference, especially when you're enjoying a meal with friends, and our server really helped make the experience that much better. Final thoughts The Reservoir is the kind of old-school Italian restaurant that reminds you why these neighborhood establishments have stood the test of time. With its long family history, generous portions, traditional Italian comfort food, and classic pizza, it's a wonderful spot to gather with friends and family. The food was fantastic, the service was impeccable, and we had a great time enjoying a delicious meal together. Whether you're stopping in for pizza, sharing a few appetizers, or sitting down for a full Italian dinner, there's plenty to enjoy here. If you're in South Orange or the surrounding area, I highly recommend giving The Reservoir a try. Just bring your appetite, your favorite BYOB beverage, and some cash! I'll definitely be back! Restaurant details added: The Reservoir dates back to 1935 and is known for its historic family tradition and original pizza pie. Its current location is at 106 West South Orange Avenue. read more

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Comfortable family style meal Entering the restaurant is like taking a step back in time (in a good way). The room may not have changed for many years. The menu offers mostly classic dishes that you might have found on a similar restaurant 50 years ago. The service is attentive. They do not accept credit cards (there is an ATM machine in the restaurant). read more

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In a quest for Jersey's great pizza, we tried this spot. First, love the old school vibes and ambiance. It feels classic old Jersey. BYOB and cash only. The food: we tried Tony's salad ($13.50), the baked penne ($14.50), and a classic cheese pie ($14.25). The salad was a robust mix of lettuce, olives, classic salad veggies, two kinds of cheese, and meats. Delicious and really flavorful salad. The pizza is great - you can taste the quality ingredients. That being said, it is a bit doughy. The penne was great albeit a bit basic. All the food felt fresh and truly made to order. Food alone - this is a 4.5 or 5. We happened to have terrible service - missing waters/no refills or extra napkins sort of deal which sort of put a damper on the meal. They were busy with a line out the door and lots of big parties so I will note that. read more

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Firstly know this place is cash or check ONLY. Plan accordingly- although there is an ATM on site. Hopped in here on a Friday evening without reservations and were lucky to get seated immediately (with baby in tow). We know we were lucky as a few guests shortly after us had 30 min waits. Service was quick and friendly - they were very accommodating to find a table with room for a stroller. We ordered a cheese pie and some garlic bread. Within a minute a giant loaf of warm bread came to the table with butter packets. Our 9 yr old was in shock at the quick turnaround but we explained this was the complimentary stuff! He devoured half the loaf alone despite our pleads to save room. The pizza came our fairly quickly as well. They only have one size, which I equate to q chain "medium". I saw the yelp pictures with a bit of char on the edges of the pies (and was secretly hoping for this much to be what would have been my wife's dismay if she knew). No char, no worries. The crust was solid, had a crunch near the edges. They were generous with the sauce and cheese and some brown cooked spots on the cheese were just right. Solid pie- tasted much like a homemade pizza you make at the house (its a compliment). Our only note was that the sauce could use a bit more flavor. It did taste of plain tomato sauce. I think a pie with some toppings would bridge any gap there. Overall I would say a 7.4 on the portnoy scale. One (dozen) bite(s) everyone knows the rules. read more

Reservoir Restaurant - cheese pie - Italian Near Me - South Orange, New Jersey

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I absolutely love this place . We always order a pizza as an appetizer to share with the table. Some of the best pizza in the area. Then we share a Tony's Salad, a chopped salad that had lettuce, grape tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses, pepperoni and salami. The portions are crazy big. Easily big enough to share. Our group had Chicken Parmigiana, chicken cacciatore, chicken Arnold , and rigatoni ala Jake ( pasta with ground sausage, hot cherry peppers in oil and garlic. Everything was fabulous and so much left over that it's dinner tomorrow night. It's cash only and it's also a BYOB. Our waiter Ken was terrific. I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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We ordered a pizza delivery Saturday night. We've had pizza from them before. The delivery was quick and friendly. The pizza was horrible, truly inedible. There was zero outer crust so lifting a slice was an unpleasant experience. It was weirdly shaped and the cheese and other toppings were just piled on and held in place by a thick layer of strangely viscous grease. This might have been made by a rookie but there should have been a grownup who cares supervising. Never again. read more

There is lots of great pizza to be had in this area, but my favorite, and the one I always recommend, is Reservoir in South Orange. The pie has body to it; it's not too thin and the crust is delicious. Always worth the trip, really tasty. Enjoy! read more

A tony salad is the best chopped salad you can get! And this is coming from a guy who never orders salads. I would drink the dressing if they bottled it! A tony for two really feeds four. But if you enjoy it as much as I do, it's the perfect amount for my wife and I. Best bar style pizza around. You're not going to find a better bar pie. The garlic pizza is unmatched. 10/10 pizza and salad location. I like some of their other foods too and occasionally order menu items, but I go for the pizza and salad most times. Staff is friendly. Service is good. Cash only. read more

Had an awful experience tonight. Sat down at 5:45pm and ordered a pie, plain pasta with butter for my kids, shrimp marinara over broccoli, and penne vodka with chicken and mushrooms. By 6:45pm, nothing had come out. We asked a few times to check and very nicely asked if there was any way they could bring the plain pasta for the kids, but the waitress barely acknowledged us. The pizza and pasta finally showed up around 7. By 7:15 we just had enough so we asked them to just pack everything to go when it was ready. Meanwhile, two tables that sat after us had already eaten, paid, and left. At 7:30pm we finally got our food packed up and headed out. Unfortunately, instead of shrimp marinara, we had a container of plain broccoli. No shrimp, no sauce. I walked back in and showed it to the woman at the front who refunded me and told me to keep the broccoli. When we got home, we also found the penne vodka had no chicken or mushrooms. I went back again for a refund, and the old man at the register told me the dish costs the same with or without chicken and I should just deal with it. I told him that I didn't get what I ordered and would like a refund, so he threw $20 at me and told me to leave. Look, I can understand being busy. I can understand kitchen mistakes. I can even understand tickets getting mixed up so other tables get served first. But what I can't understand is rude service. read more

Love this place!! Haven't had a Bad dish their pizza is amazing and the Chicken Murphy is unmatched must have!!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel it's important to share what happened during my recent visit to this restaurant. I came here with my children expecting a pleasant meal, but unfortunately, we were treated very differently from other guests -- and not in a good way. From the moment we sat down, the service felt rushed and inattentive. Our table was not checked on during the meal, and before we even asked for the check, it was dropped on our table -- something I noticed didn't happen at the other tables, especially those occupied by white patrons. To make matters worse, we were given takeout containers without asking, as if we were being pushed out the door. the staff made it clear they wanted us to leave -- while the other (white) diners were allowed to relax and enjoy their time without being pressured. This experience was hurtful and unacceptable. It's incredibly disappointing to be treated differently because of the color of your skin -- especially in front of your children. No family should be made to feel unwelcome or uncomfortable while simply trying to enjoy a meal. I will not be returning, and I urge others to think twice before supporting a business that treats people unfairly. read more

I ordered a Classic Pizza, Fries, and a lemonade. They were very tasty. The pizza was great and the crust and thickness level was perfect. The service was great and my table was checked on. Our waitress was kind and was polite. The inside of the restaurant was pretty and had a lot of paintings all over the walls and plenty of decorations. Overall this place was great and I would recommend! read more

The veggie combo pizza was fresh and tasty. The cheese pizza is always on point. This is definitely a family business and I appreciated the friendliness as I waited. I'll be back soon read more

Recently we revisited Reservoir, a landmark Italian restaurant/pizzeria in South Orange. It's classic, old school, and cash-only. We had a casual, sit down dinner a few days ago and also ordered takeout this weekend. For dinner, we ordered a salad to share and separate entrees. Food was delicious and really hit the spot; here's what we ordered: - Jersey Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pecorino, basil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon dressing - This was one of the specials hand-written on the menu board in the dining area. So fresh and delicious. There were pieces of garlic bread/croutons underneath the salad that soaked up all the flavors. Order it if you see it on the menu board. - Chicken Parmesan - The entree comes with either pasta or side salad. I went with pasta, which was served in a separate bowl. My chicken parm covered the entire plate. The breaded chicken cutlets covered in marinara and cheese was a hearty meal. - Eggplant Parmesan - My husband said this was one of the best - if not THE best - eggplant parm entrees in the area. He finished his plate before me. For takeout, I placed the order over the phone. We split a gluten-free regular pizza pie and a Eggplant Rollatini dinner, and served it with salad that we made at home. The GF pizza was pretty good; thin slice pie that could dupe for a normal bar pie. The Rollatini was really good. We both said that it was one of the best ones we've tried - and we would most likely order it again dining-in or for takeout. Highly recommended if you are in or near South Orange. read more

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We have our cousins get together there once a month and every time it's absolutely amazing. Our service last time was terrific. The food is always good and it is a very family friendly welcoming spot. 12 to 16 of us take over a big portion of their back dining room and we never are made to feel rushed in anyway. Great price is super food. Wonderful service. read more

Every time we visit this pizza place, it feels like we are transported straight to Italy, with its warm atmosphere and authentic flavors filling the air. The traditional Italian cuisine is crafted with care, making each dish taste like a piece of heritage. We began our meal with fried calamari, which was perfectly crisp, tender, and seasoned to perfection. As an appetizer, it set the tone for the rest of the dining experience. The pizza is a standout, with its thin, wood-fired crust and fresh toppings that balance flavor beautifully. The pasta is equally impressive, cooked al dente and paired with rich, homemade sauces that taste authentic. Together, the dishes create a dining journey that feels both comforting and adventurous. This restaurant consistently delivers not just food, but an experience that makes us eager to return again and again. The service was nice and friendly. read more

I'm giving a lot of years for this, but last night was outstanding. If you are going to order from here, I would recommend ordering your pizza thin. For me it's a game changer and the way I remember as a child how it was read more

Reservoir Restaurant - Pizza - Italian Near Me - South Orange, New Jersey

The Reservoir Restaurant everything was great! The staff were very friendly & the food was fantastic & the portions were enough to brig home for another meal!! It's I place to go to enjoy a great Italian meal!!! read more

So I have been on a local kick lately. Just trying restaurants in my area. Now I have my faves but I'm trying to go out my box. Reservoir was one of my attempts. I've passed this place several times but never ordered from them. Then one Monday after work, hungry and needing something quick I ordered takeout. I went inside and instantly got an old time feel. As I suspected they've been around for decades and not much have changed decor-wise. A few patrons inside (again it's a Monday at about 5pm). The friendly cashier rang me up and I got my order. At home, I heated it up (like my pizza piping hot) although it was still quite warm. From the first bite, let me tell you...delicious! It stands up to the reviews I read. Such nice old school pizza. Perfect balance of sauce, cheese and crust. Great pizza!! read more

Reservoir Restaurant - Plain pie - Italian Near Me - South Orange, New Jersey

i have great memories of going to the reservoir with my family as a kid - it always feels like home when i go there, even to this day. atmosphere feels like you're always eating around family. portions are huge, cash only, byob, great pizza (try their shrimp pie), & you'll always leave feeling satisfied. monday is create your own pasta night (which i love bc i can put as many veggies in as i'd like as a vegan) & this is my go to italian spot in the area. i've also used them for catering & they didn't disappoint. read more

Reservoir Restaurant - create your own pasta night - Italian Near Me - South Orange, New Jersey

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Only because I have to give a three, wish there was a .5; then the review would be 2.5 instead of 3. First time here and the staff is wonderful. Especially Bill, the customers love him. Got my food to go. The pizza was good. I love the way they cook it. Looks like a type of deep dish is used but the pizza is not deep. It's nice and flat. Some cheese hits the edges and crusts. They come out and is served piping hot. However, my side order of garlic bread was burnt too I the point that only two pieces were edible. Real disappointment as they were well seasoned with the right amount of garlic. Lots of takeouts and people coming and going. They have outside seating. Staff were not wearing masks. Saw many patrons bringing in their own bottles of wine. Which is cool!! If it wasn't for the huge disappointment with the garlic bread I his would have been a 4. Wish YELP let's you do .5's. read more

Reservoir Restaurant - Nice pizza - Italian Near Me - South Orange, New Jersey

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They have become like most places & barely put CHEESE on the pizza. Must order extra cheese if you want to taste cheese. read more

Not a huge fan of their entrees but they have the best and most unique pizza around. The dough is rare. It's old world and really flavorful, almost like focaccia. The pie is cheesy and flavorful. I usually hate a plain cheese pizza but this is so good you don't need toppings. Family owned business. The waitresses will know you if you're a regular. Fabulous Tony Salad. Family loves their spaghetti and meatballs. read more

Most visits to Reservoir start with a rude greeting from the female host (owner I believe) almost like she doesn't want you to eat there. Before kids, we tolerated poor/nonexistent service because the food is affordable, well portioned and pretty decent (6.5-7/10). But we often wait at the table for over an hour for a single cheese pizza to come out. While it gives the vibes of being family friendly (always a kind and jolly crowd of diners to share the space with), I would definitely not recommend going if you have kids - it just takes too long and the staff is too unhelpful for it to be worth it. read more

A friend once told me that he never tasted nor ate most of the food that he served at a co-owned Italian restaurant. He said it was all about the business. I think that may be the case here. This apparently is a family owned business but the cook is not tasting the food. I was not impressed. I came here because it was the only place opened for lunch that had a 4 star rating. I fell for the hype. All we wanted was a quick lunch as we had stuff to do. The place was almost empty. About six Teamsters guys were already dining when we walked in at 1:15. A couple came in about 12 minutes after us. That's it. They received their meal before us. We were there until about 2:40 because the waitress waited 10 minutes before handing us the menu. She also put the bill in the table when we were done, but never told us to pay at the cashier. She stood there and waited until we figured it out. Not sure who is giving the 4 and 5 star ratings, but they must not have eaten the tasteless rubbery calamari (Which was served without lemon) and the bland unseasoned, over fried chicken cutlet sandwich that I ordered. Maybe the other stuff served is good, but I won't be going back to find out. The place felt grungy/icky and tight. I can imagine when it's crowded. The blonde waitress (I don't know her name) was stoic. Not very friendly. The rubbery and tasteless Calamari apps took 40 minutes to come out. The over fried and tasteless chicken sandwich came out 10 minutes later. The only reason they got two stars was for the tasty pizza. Friend ordered anchovies, which I don't like, but I wanted to taste the sauce and crust were good. The pizza was small. We were told it was a standard 8 slice pie. The slices were very small, almost look slightly larger than a personal pie. However, the sandwich that I ordered was big. I would have considered ordering pizza for takeout but I was put off by all the ready made pizza boxes lined up at the entrance floor, most likely collecting dust, rodent and pest dropping. This is just an assumption on my part. I won't be going back. There are other places on my list I plan to try. Lastly, this establishment does not accept anything other than cash and checks. BYOB. read more

This is one of my brother's favorite restaurants, so I've been a few times and have had everything from chicken parm to pizza to one of their gigantic pasta dishes. This place is unassuming and good for big groups and the food is oh so good. We always start off with way too many apps. My favorite appetizers are the fried calamari and a couple big salads (one with meat and cheese and one without). My brother always gets the green shoshito peppers, which I always try, and always realize they are way to spicy for me. The last time I came, my cousin and I split a mushroom and garlic pizza. It was so good! Thin crust, well done. Garlic was perfectly roasted. Just a great pizza. Between the two of us and all of the appetizers we ordered, there were four slices left over which we took home. To make this place even more wonderful, they are BYOB. Between 7 people, each with an entree and a ton of appetizers, the bill was less than $200. read more

Reservoir Restaurant - Mushroom and garlic pizza - Italian Near Me - South Orange, New Jersey

I've lived in this area for over 15 years and my neighbors have always spoken highly of this restaurant, so I finally decided to give it a try last night. The place was bustling at 630p on a Friday, which was a good sign! In addition to the busy dining room, the kitchen was also cranking out to-go orders, so I was anticipating a great meal. Unfortunately I don't understand the hype: the seating was cramped and the food was average at best. I think that everyone is so bowled over by the huge portions, they overlook the flavor and taste. The best thing of the evening was the Tony Salad: it's advertised for two but could easily feed four or more. The plate was piled high with crunchy iceberg lettuce, roasted red bell peppers and red onions, and the acidic vinaigrette provided a nice contrast to the salty/rich salami and cheese. The clams Oreganata were disappointing: could hardly find clams underneath all the breadcrumbs and the all we could taste was the garlic butter sauce. The worst was the Chicken Arnold main course: chicken was unevenly cooked, with some pieces tender and others dry as the Sahara. The sauce was an undistinguishable "brown sauce", which I could only assume is based on veal stock, but it was so greasy with the fried onions, peppers and potatoes, we left most of it on the plate. The side of pasta was literally drowning in olive oil and some of the garlic pieces were burnt, which meant that some bites were wonderful while others were awful. My friend ended up packing up 80% of the chicken, which he will drop off at the lunchroom at his work because no one wanted the leftovers. On the bright side, service was fantastic: our waitress was attentive and managed her many tables with professionalism and grace. Overall, giving this place 4 stars because we're still in a pandemic and I'm currently grading on a curve. read more

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My husband and I just left the Reservoir. As usual the food was exceptional, the service is always friendly and even though it was crazy busy we weren't rushed!!! Everything is consistently delicious-- the best pizza in New Jersey!! Go to this restaurant. read more

Good pizza, salad, and penne alla vodka! Great service and a nice family vibe though we usually order for pick up.

Fantastic dinner tonight with friends at the Reservoir Italian Restaurant in South Orange. I gotta tell you, the Reservoir pizza is outstanding. We had a plain pie for our appetizer and we all agreed it knocked it out of the park. Portnoy, I think it's time for a revisit. I'd personally rate it easily in the mid to upper 8's, as would everyone at our table. Thanks to Bill Agnellino, Valerie, and Stephanie for the top notch friendly service and for always making me feel at home. I doubt you can find a better old school Italian restaurant. The original Reservoir was founded in 1935 in the 14th ward in Newark, an Italian enclave. The Reservoir was one of the first Italian restaurants to offer a "Tomato Pie", which was to become "pizza". In 1965 the Reservoir moved to its current location at 106 So. Orange Avenue, in South Orange. Thus has been a family owner and operated establishment for over 70 years, and still serving mouth watering food using many if the families original recipes. Bill Agnellino (pictured) is the grandson of the original owner, Vincenza Agnellino. (Pretty cool). The portion sizes are huge and the prices are reasonable. If you leave the Reservoir hungry, shame on you. LOL. For entrees I had Jerry's Veal; fried veal cutlet with mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, onions, arugula and balsamic dressing. Excellent dish. Adam went with Rigatoni aLa Jake; fresh ground sausage, basil, hot peppers, over a mound of pasta. Adam liked it so much he returning tomorrow with his whole family. Dave settled on Chicken Arnold; chicken in a briwn sauce with italian llong hot peppers, onions, and fried potatoes. Thanks to the staff for the complimentary dessert; cannoli's and tiramisu, to go with our cappuccino and espresso. If you haven't been to the Reservoir in So. Orange you are missing out. My recommendation is get in your car and make a point of stopping in the next time you're up for a great italian dinner. Oh yeah, the Reservoir is a BYOB. 02/03/2022 read more

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Barbara Billy and their staff have probably the best pizza in the entire state of New Jersey. Her food, its freshness, and tasty twist continue to "rock our delectable pallets!" From their salads to create your own pasta to their pizza you will not leave wowed. It's so good that you'll tell all of your friends in the tri state area. Minutes from the great Seton Hall University! read more

Excellent casual Italian with very good thin crust pizza set in the heart of downtown South Orange. The place became a family go-to for delivery during the pandemic, and I fell particularly in love with their calamari marinara. Post pandemic we have taken to dine-in. The two rooms are deceptively spacious. Service is efficient, friendly and appreciative. The "Tony" salad---think sort of a chopped cold antipasto----is a trademark. (Order it for 1 if you are a party of two---for 2 if you are in a party of 4) Great value for the price read more

Wow what a find! The pizza here was the best I've had in the SOMA (South Orange Maplewood) area! They've been making pizza since 1935 and in 2018 they still make impressive pies. I just happened to be driving by the South Orange train station in traffic and noticed the sign "voted best pizza in NJ" from some magazine and chuckled to myself being Brooklyn born and Manhattan bred, and have had some amazing pizza then drove away back home. Later that evening my lady had planned for us to order from Arturos who I've wanted to try but they're always packed, so when she suggested I call on a Friday at 1:30pm for a 6:30 delivery I had to laugh, but complied, when I called them I could not believe that they said the restaurant was beyond the capacity of its ovens for the day due to orders ahead the day before. Wait, what? You don't want my money? Or a new customer? So then I remember little restaurant on South Orange avenue a block west of the end of the S.O. station with the odd name I couldn't remember and the bold claim of NJ's best... So we order 2 pies done 4 ways, cheap base price and $1.50 per topping, and I do not expect the claims to be true, I've heard that before, "you've tried the rest, now try the BEST", yea buddy, I read the box quote... So the delivery guy comes, I grab the boxes and when I loft the lid, hmm looks good... Holy cow. I don't think I've ever had a fresh hot pizza delivered to any address that was this good. My lady has been to Arturos and she said this was considerably, noticeably better. So that's it, I'm done looking for Pizza in the SOMA area, thank goodness. Lets keep these guys in business, its that good. Next time I'm eating at the restaurant I want to try the whole wheat crust and those stuffed peppers! read more

Reservoir Restaurant - Spinach and sausage pie is amazing. Best pizza in Maplewood and South Orange, HANDS DOWN. - Italian Near Me - South Orange, New Jersey

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Portions are huge. Always visit when i'm in town, my dad's favorite spot. Eggplant parm is amazing. Staff is friendly and place has family atmosphere. read more

I used to order pizza from this place years ago, but for whatever reason I stopped. Well, yesterday I was in the mood for pizza so I decided to head back to visit a small part of my childhood! Friends, that was one of the best pizza craving decisions that I've made in a very long time. The pizza is even better than it was before! The sauce, the crust, the cheese- straight perfection. And the price is right, too! We were starving, so we decided to dine in. The restaurant has an old school Italian restaurant feel to it. The inside is outdated, but it's clean which is more important than anything. Everyone was nice and welcoming and treated us like they knew us personally. There's a parking lot right next to the restaurant and there is also metered street parking available. They accept CASH ONLY & it's BYOB! p.s. if you like to dip your pizza in ranch like I do, you won't find any here. The closest thing they have to ranch is creamy Italian. blah! read more

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Love the place!! Everytime that I go there it feels if I was at my grandmas house, they make you feel like part of the family and so welcoming. The portions are big they got the best pizza and the best clams soup read more

People rave about this spot. Why? I don't know. I do know if you want: *staff that is curt and unfriendly *pizza that is below average - the dough underneath the toppings was not cooked. I am not sure how they pulled that off but it was prepped that way. *meh claims - the breadcrumbs were dry and you needed water to wash them down. *chicken savoy - my friends, it is not strips of chicken tenders cooked in an overly salted brown sauce. It should be served on the bone, in a brown vinegar sauce...and to boot, the chicken was way overcooked. It's BYOB. The ambiance was dull. We couldn't wait to leave. We ate about 20% of each item and tossed the rest. So disappointing. read more

Very come here a few times and I always get the same thing which is a shrimp pizza. So I can only speak on my shrimp pizza to go order. This place is cash only and the shrimp pizza is delicious. I could use a bit more shrimp but overall it taste well read more

Good good good price. Nothing fancy but solid service and food. BYOB. Pizza is the best choice here.

Old school delicious Italian. That's what you can expect here. There's a few things you should know. It's CASH only. Yes you can write a check and yes they have an atm machine. It's family style size portions. In other words, if you want the rigatoni alla Jake and your sweetheart doesn't, be prepared to take a lot home with you. For the amount you get the prices are exceptionally reasonable. Try the eggplant rolitini, rigatoni alla Jake, Jerry's chicken and of course pizza. Is the pizza the best ever? No. But it's better than most and it's the 1st place I go to for take out pizza. In my opinion it's better than Sabatinos, trattoria, bunny's, mozzarella (by a million miles), Maplewood pizzeria, and Roman gourmet. Go. BYOB. Order a pizza for the kids, spilt a dish and salad with your love and steal a slice from the kids. It'll be good. read more