I'm a fan of the pizza but not the chicken parm. It was $10, the sauce and everything about it was flavorless and was meh at best. Maybe I had higher expectations since their pizza still is one of the best around town. read more

Rizzo's Bakery - Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich $10 - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Might be the best slice in Jersey City. And it's huge. And it's pretty cheap. Just a great piece of pizza when you're not looking for a whole pie or some of that fancy schmancy thin crust $24 a pie stuff. read more

Found a parking spot right out front! I went in and wandered to the back (this is where you order the pizzas at - not the front counter). I ordered a medium margharita pie with Italian sausage on half. (Planning on having leftovers in the hotel for a few nights.) I was told it would take about 10 minutes to cook. I went back up front to the front counter and ordered a few Italian cookies, a cheese pastry, and a mini cannoli. Everything was delicious. I'm planning on going back to see them! Grazie mille! read more

Rizzo's Bakery - Margharita Medium Pizza Pie with Italian sausage on half - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Some of my favorite pizza I've ever had in my life. I have been coming here since I was a kid and the slices have always been big and the crust is perfectly crispy. They also have a deli section with Italian products and really delicious cookies. read more

The best margharita pizza! They close early, but if you like thin crust a Pizza it's worth doing an early dinner. The dessert are not the best read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon while I was in Jersey City. I wanted a quick bite and found this place via Yelp. Read the reviews and saw the pics and wanted to give it a shot and glad I did. Once you enter, there is a bakery in the front and in the back is where the pizza area is at. The place is bright and has an old school bakery vibe to it. Got a plain slice ($3.50) and was surprised how big it was. Pizza was really good and for the price, you cannot beat it. Looking back at the reviews, a slice was $2.75!? The server at the pizza station was very nice. If your in the mood for great pizza for a great price, this is the spot! I will be back for sure to try the cannolis. * indoor dining with several tables * street parking * bathroom available read more

Rizzo's Bakery - Plain slice - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I really like this place! No frills, very authentic. I heard them speaking Italian. Bakery at the front and then you can walk in the back and order pizza, you can ask for any toppings. $3.50 a cheese dice. They are huge and thin and crispy and delicious. I got the Italian cheesecake slice too, $5. Pretty good, I liked the texture and not too sweet. It was a little too lemony though. I can't wait to try the leaf cookies and rainbow cookies I got. There are a couple of tables to eat in there too. I will definitely come back read more

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(Tookout 12/20/21 MO @ 6:00pm): Sure... they had a bakery, but so much more Italian goodies could be found here! My first night in Jersey City having just landed in the early morning, I asked my friend to show me around the neighborhood during the day and settled on Rizzo's Bakery which was a few minutes walking distance from my friend's place. She kept raving about the pizza in the area, and because of that I stopped eating pizza for nearly two months so I was prepared for some exploration of this 5th food group. How would my first official pizza in Jersey City be!? PURCHASE Large 16" Vegetable Pizza ($20.00): This 8-slice pie loaded with green, orange, and red bell peppers along with mushroom, spinach, tomato, white onion, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce, this was a fabulous pie made with joy and love by the gentleman behind the order counter in front of the pizza oven. All the ingredients were fresh and homemade. As simple a pie this was (and still tasted great days later after a brief moment in the microwave), it was a tasty meal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=e8yT2tENf9pvOLjIRLKz0A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Eggplant Parmigiana Hot Sandwich ($6.50): A go-to whenever I ordered food from an Italian restaurant, I simply loved this item if done right. Again, everything seemed to be homemade from the flaky light bread, excessive mozzarella cheese, and light marinara sauce. The eggplant was meaty, plentiful, and seemed to have a slight rosemary seasoning. Obviously, this was a meal on its own, but we devoured this along with large pizza slices https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=41euQOwNWhW5l_qZ3e6s6A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. 6pc Mozzarella Sticks ($6.50): Another one of my go-tos when I ordered food from an Italian restaurant, I found these standard and nothing that stood out. However, the dipping sauce appeared to be homemade which I liked albeit a bit on the thin side https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DRxWz20TzUj8C1ONk8HPdA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Cannoli ($2.50 x2): This simple Italian pastry filled only with creamy sweet ricotta, this was pure dessert bliss and could've eaten more. I wondered if they had other varieties https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=A6UAWjhw0fQQuSoOUxYTYg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!? Bauli Il Panettone Classico ($3.25): Come on... who didn't love panettone https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SACWEMaP9FnSx4D5OYQXQw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!? SERVICE Greeted by a very kind but only Siciian-speaking grandma, she guided us towards the back of the store to place our order with a young woman. We went next door to the liquor store as we waited for our order. About 20 minutes later, we returned and chatted with the friendly man who baked our pizza and put together our order. Soon enough, we had our order and on our way to indulge - ciao! PARKING (FREE; N/A in this instance) We walked, so parking wasn't an issue. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A quaint space with a bakery counter at the front, a deli display case https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ol2DdUnogyLQzgQUtaojpw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and grocery shelves https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AOv8wZR4eyGO2-mDv6wywQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw in the middle, and then a couple chairs/tables and a refrigerated cooler towards the back https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0HGTAnfil3ECTMrLxLNJ8A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. This was a no-frills establishment. Decent natural lighting came through the large front glass windows and soul-sucking fluorescent electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There was one TV but no background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uMia665dRF83EuWNldqEpw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Temperatures were in the 30s, so I was bundled-up from head-to-toe. Otherwise, this place was totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Rizzo's Bakery was another winner in my book for the neighborhood locally known as "The Heights". From the time we entered to when we left, there was a sense of family for all customers that came in. Everything and everyone was wonderful from the food, prices, and service. And, it was always a pleasure to support small local mom & pop businesses like this one... which apparently has been in business since 1983. I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $43.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more

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Very good pizza and staff. Will continue to come here for the pizza but the cookies and miniature cannolis are very good as well.

Great Place, super friendly and offers great tasting slices of pizza, at a good price.... A+++ Best value in Hudson Cty

my favorite slices in jersey!!! so thin and perfectly crispy. delicious crust! I will try the baked goods next time

That's amore! Run out of ideas to express your love? This heart shaped pizza hit the spot! Friendly customer service all around. You know you've found an authentic Italian pizzeria when you hear the Italian accents all around this shop. I'll definitely be back! read more

Rizzo's Bakery - That's amore! Run out of ideas to express your love? This heart shaped pizza hit the spot! - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

a real Italian bakery straight from Salerno, they have fresh bread, hot food and pizza is great! read more

Rizzo's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I love this place! My fiancee and I moved to The Heights from Manhattan and were struggling to find a truly great pizza place. Once we found Rizzo's the search was over. Phenomenal pizza, excellent service, and the old-world atmosphere is a gem. I'd give this more stars if I could. The conversations you hear in Sicilian when you're picking up your pizza add to the ambiance. Rizzo's is great. read more

Great food excellent location highly recommend went there for the holidays to purchase some food and items for a dinner that day very professional and polite. The workers were. read more

We LOVE Rizzo's! It's a staple in Jersey City. They have the BEST slize of plain pizza in the area - it's huge, thin, crispy, and totally hits that pizza craving. Their bread is amazing, too, especially when you can get it warm. There is nothing like getting in your car ripping off a hunk of fresh, warm bread from Rizzo's - you won't be able to resist! It won't make it home, so be sure to buy two loafs. Their pastries are great, too. The variety changes based on the day, so you'll have to stop in yourself and see what they over. Not to mention, we love that Rizzo's is owned by the Rizzo family! They're a wonderful family to support. read more

I have been to this place many times. It's very small place but the pizza they make here are so flavorful and delicious. We are always famished when we order here and never have time to take pictures. Haha!!! So far we have ordered plain and pepperoni pizzas. I am more fan of plain pizza. Must try this one. read more

I've been coming here since they first opened, this is a family run pizzeria and it is so nice to see them every time as they are always welcoming. I've tried the apps and cookies from their bakery here but my personal / all time favorite is the PIZZA. The slice is huge! They run for about 2.75, if you want thin slice, balanced cheese to sauce ratio and crispy pizza, this is your spot. read more

Rizzo's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Pizza slices and Food here is FIRE. Stopped at Rizzos Bakery, and I was impressed. Might not mean much to others, but we do not have this many good bakeries in the West. We stopped inside to grab some food back to our hotel room, and have a lunch at the deli. Very good Pepperoni slices I enjoyed, and the sandwiches looked good too. But we will get those next time. Inexpensive prices ,and nice people. Will be my go to spot in Jersey. read more

Slices are huge and reminds me of the old Jersey City Pizzerias. Great stop for a slice.

Amazing pizza taste like traditional pizza never changes always perfect the ambience is so welcoming

Best pizza in the heights hands down!! Their freshly baked baguette is always amazing. My friend recently got the cannolis and she said it was the best she ever had and she liked that they fill the fillings fresh per each order. Their cookies selection is also great read more

Lots of good specialties of hot and cold food there Italian bread is fantastic. Very helpful and nice people.There Pizza is good.

Best bread I have had recently, old school delicious desserts and amazing service. Real bread which stays up to 2-3 days with real ingredients you will find in here read more

Rizzo's is everything you could want from an Italian Bakery, and then some. I literally heard the words "mama mia" when we walked in. The pizza is incredible, the cookies/cannolis are perfect and the service is wonderful. You can taste the TLC and family recipe goodness. 4 slices, giant stuffed bread, sweets and a happily fed family for $30...can't beat it! read more

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Jersey City Heights is home to several tasty traditional pizzerias. No, not the bougie unnamed spots that open twice a week. I mean traditional old school spots like Gino's, Pizza masters, and I'd even throw Mama Leona as a pretty solid slice. For years I cycled through these (usually Gino's and pizza Masters); since they had great slices, I didn't have reason to branch out. However, this meant I overlooked other extremely solid places, including this spot which is tucked away at the rear of a bakery. The plain cheese slice is as good (or better) than anything I've tried anywhere. You go in, you pay, and you enjoy your slice. The sauce has that slight tinge of sweetness that's hard to replicate. The cheese is perfectly balanced and not runny. And best of all you won't look like a muppet trying to score a reservation or waiting on a 30 minute line for a slice. With apologies to Pizza masters and Gino's, this is my new go-to spot - Rizzos is the best of a great bunch of Heights pizzerias. read more

If you manage to make it past the baked goods and pastries in the front, you'll be pleasantly rewarded with pretty delicious pizza and a few italian dishes. In terms of old school jersey city pizza, this ranks up there with pizza master's and gino's. Best upside is you can get your pizza and then some cookies for dessert. The bakery portion is a typical Italian bakery with a few gems and a few typical items you'd expect as you walk in. Deserves at least a stop by to see and decide for yourself. read more

Their pizza is delicious the vibe is awesome, the lady taking the cost at the old school cashier is amazing, I feel I'm brought back to a calmer time read more

Mama serves up the largest slices since the Original Rays in The Village in the '70s. Slices are thin with enough cheese and the occasional bubble in the dough for my palette. Order two slices and you'll find yourself ordering another. Check out the selection of boxed pasta to take home, the buxom Italian girl graphics are classic. This place is an Italian relic which hopefully will thrive through the eventual gentrification. Have an Italian soda with your slices and don't forget the cookies on your way out. You'll quickly fill up the small box to go so listen to Mama when she says to make it a medium. Mama will tell you not to open the box till you get home, she'll even tighten that string around the box till it caves slightly but screw it, those cookies will be gone the minute you step in your car. read more

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5 stars for Mama Rizzo, Fran, & our favorite pizza guy at the counter! I've been coming here for 10 years and I live that nothing changed- they keep it old school and keep true to their roots. You can't find a better, or larger slice of pizza pie in jersey city. $2.50 gets you a fantastic plain slice, foldable and Perfect crust/sauce- I'm craving one right now! I enjoy grabbing a cappuccino from the bakery counter and a sfagliatelle (lobster tail with ricotta and lemon) or freshly made cannoli. The brown sugar biscottis are great too with the espresso. The bakery has great bread and pastries, and imported meats to choose from. There are also little italian market items and you can order bread for home and dinners to go. But leave without that monster slice! Say hi to Mama Rizzo & Fran for me. read more

I've only been in here twice and only for the pizza. The pizza is good and the slices are big! A regular slice is $2.50. I ordered a slice of pepperoni which was $3.50. I found a dollar for a topping to be a bit much but I guess it's because of the size of the slice. They only have 1-2 tiny tables most people take out. Minimum for cards is $10. read more

Rizzo's Bakery - 2 Pepperoni slices - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great no frills bakery with very good fresh authentic pizza in JC heights. Staff was friendly and the baked goods looked good too

Great people great food. Only once I have been but I love places like Rizzo's. My yelp failed me and when I got to Rizzo's in JC they popped 3 pies into oven and not a complaint to be had. read more

The pizza was good and priced right! The Italian bread and cookies were very good also but the older lovely Italian woman behind the counter made it all worth going here, she is a doll!! She's straight off the boat from Italy and bakes everything there with love! If u want an old school 1940's Italian bakery feeling then definitely check out Rizzo's. Don't forget to order a freshly stuffed cannoli while there. read more

Ordered a pie from here and it was gross. It was doughy as hell. Maybe buying per slice is better? Next time I'll stick with Marco's. read more

Mama Rizzo and Fran!!! The best pizza in Jersey City!!! 208 Central Ave. Jersey City Hghts. Whether we live in Miami, Chicago, and now Atlanta,.. We must have Rizzos. Hand Delivered! By our Aunt! Rizzo's! The Absolute Best! read more

Rizzo's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Huge slices and perfectly crispy and delicious They also have Nutella bear claws or whatever they are that are served warm and are f***ing amazing Highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Rizzo's Bakery - Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Slow slow slow. Needs more employees or faster ones. If you're trying to grab a quick cofee. This is not the spot. Minimum 15 mins for a cup of coffee everytime. Busy or slow. I don't get it read more

Great little gem with super nice, and helpful staff. Went last night for pizza. It's a little bit spendy bc each topping is $3.50, but it's a solid homemade pizza. The interior has a small dining room with a few tables. Highly recommended. read more

A family-owned business. Great authentic Italian Food, reasonable prices and the owners are wonderful.