TJ&#x27;s Pizza

Food Service was great, table service on point, Drinks are a must ‍, from what I saw everything was…read morerunning how it should be.

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is contemporary modern. The menu is Italian…read more/ pub fusion with modern twists on tavern favorites. The venue itself is art deco style, kept immaculately clean (including the restrooms). I had the Grilled Chicken sandwich with avocado and aioli sauce, with Tuscan fries (house cut I'm told) both of which were very good. The wife had the Honey Chicken Ginger Salad and we both agreed that it was excellent. Our server, Jenny, deftly handled the full bar, the bar dining area, and the drink orders for the entire restaurant. There was a dessert special of Italian Lemon Cake offerred, but unfortunately, I couldn't convince my wife to split it. The prices were very reasonable, and the food was very good. We'll definitely come back.

Interior Dining Room

Spinach ravioli in a rich, cream sauce with crispy prosciutto.

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Flatbread special with tomatoes, zucchini, prosciutto, and Boursin!

Milanese Italian Restaurant

4.1(93 reviews)

1.2 mi

The Milanese hosted my daughter's baby shower...and they did a most wonderful, perfect job! We had…read morea private area, 35? Guests family style dinner...bread, salad, pasta dishes, chicken parm, sausage & peppers... The food, atmosphere and service was perfect!! Thank you for making this day so special! Your food and service was amazing!

Not great. Sauce was watery and not anything special, "imported spaghetti" was like ronzoni from…read moreour local stop and shop. Meatballs were lukewarm and tasteless. 2 glasses of wine for me and my wife each was $65. Note, wine was cheap brands and portions small. The three stars are for my wife's lasagna which she said was good and the garlic bread that was tasty. Oh and for the waiter who was nice. Too many other good Italian restaurants around here to go back.

Dinning Room Charm

Pork Ossobucco

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View as you approach from the street

Capperi

4.5(27 reviews)

0.7 mi

Capperi is a secret treasure! Located on Main Steet across from Advance Auto Parts. The food is…read moreauthentic, freshly cooked and delightfully flavored. The interior is pleasantly small, intimate and well decorated. The owner and staff are wonderfully pleasant and extremely accommodating. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed! Portions are ample and prices reflect the cost prior to the recession in 2008. A MUST!!! Enjoy!!!! W.

Pomodoro and primavera The host was so friendly and it made…read morethe restaurant very inviting. The food was absolutely delightful, very fresh and light. Usually at other restaurants you eat and you feel gross from all the oil and fatty foods. This restaurant was a random selection during our road-trip from Albany to jersey. I highly recommend stopping here and indulging in all the good food! It only a 15min detour and totally worth it! I also suggest the bruschetta, the bread was so soft and fresh. It was authentic Italian food outside of Italy!! Wanted to try tiramisu but we'll have to wait for next time we're in that part of the state again!!!!!!

Chicken Parm, goat cheese salad, famous meatballs, vodka penne, and spinach egg soup.

Fluffy, sausage patty, scrambled eggs and maple syrup.

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Linguine Alfredo with Chorizo sausage.

Savona's Trattoria

3.7(148 reviews)

0.8 mi

Delicious. My Aunt took me there for lunch today. Lovely spot, food yummy and the service was top…read morenotch. Gerry (sp?) as great!

They definetly deserve 5 stars Brunch sitting outside on a…read morewonderful sunny day and enjoying a wonderful attentive service from our waiter Brad and delicious food, what more can we ask? Fried artichoke Benedict were on point" runny" as requested with a delicious sauce. Eggs in purgatory ( Italian Shakshuka) were so very yummy, that I thought our friend was going to lick the plate! Came with delicious Herb Roasted potatoes and semolina bread. The Melanzane Flatbread ( not in the Brunch menu) was a huge and delicious flatbread with yummy toppings. Sicilian Breakfast sandwich was devoured in no time, came with Italian Herb roasted potatoes. Can't wait to go back. Prices are very reasonable.

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Spettro

4.1(63 reviews)

1.0 mi

fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, lots of flavor and allergy friendly (gluten free pasta, pizza…read morecrust and buns). Solid spot.

Had reservations tonight and we ate on the patio, much quieter than inside. This establishment…read moreneeds to address the noise problem. I ordered the ravioli and my wife ordered the pasta special, both dishes were very good with fresh ingredients. The problem was the portions were very small and I left hungry. 7 small raviolis for $32 dollars? Sorry, I make homemade ravioli and it's much better. Last visit

Interior

Brioche con gelato - disappointment

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Drinks

Aloy's Italian Restaurant

3.9(65 reviews)

1.0 mi

Best shrimp scampi ever! Service is speedy and friendly…read more I'll be back with more friends.

My hubby and I stopped in for a nice dinner and we wanted Italian. I remembered my friend…read morerecommended Aloy's so we headed over. We started with espresso martinis and fried calamari. The calamari was great but the espresso was not. It is the only reason I took off a star because everything else was good. The salads that come with the meal are huge and delicious and the dressing is perfect. I ordered the pasta with marinara sauce and eggplant rollatini. I loved it all even though I couldn't finish it so I took it home. Hubby ordered the angel hair with vodka sauce and shrimp with crab dish. He wished he had ordered the pasta with penne instead of angel hair which our waitress initially suggested. Always listen to your waitress He said the shrimp with crab was good. Honestly, I'm not sure he loved it. Our waitress, Holly, was amazing. She explained everything well including that everything is made from scratch. I love that!!!! The restaurant was nice, although a bit dated which is ok by me. It made me feel like I'm at an old family place. We are definitely returning!!!

Small pizza!

Side salad

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Small pizza!

Rossi Rosticceria Deli

4.6(815 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great Muffaletta sandwich. Nearly as good as Central Grocery in New Orleans. The other folks with…read moreme enjoyed their sandwiches as well.

thank you to the great staff. I was making prosciutto bread for the first time. I needed the…read moremeats cut a certain way according to the recipe. the two gentleman who were assisting me during lunchtime, no less, were so helpful. the bread came out great. thank you!!

Number Four panini

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Pizza E Birra

4.1(32 reviews)

0.8 mi

We came in on a rainy day, and were sat right away. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was…read moredelicious, and our waitress was very friendly. There's a lot of seating and it's a great spot to watch sports. We ordered BBQ wings and 2 rounds of Hawaiian pizza. My kids do not like pineapples on pizza but they devoured these!

This was a wonderful stop, considering it was the first time I've ever tried it. Me and my friend…read morecame here for a late lunch, which wasn't too busy at all. Coming in, nobody was to be found, and after waiting for about a minute, the hostess, who in fact was our waitress spotted us, and said we could sit anywhere. The menu has a lot to offer, with pizza being the main offering, not to be surprising, hence in the business name. I was very impressed to see the variety. Most of the items that stick out are burgers (which taste very good), pasta, sandwiches, soup, chicken, you name it. Some of the prices I found seemed to be a bit pricey, considering it's not quite a fancy restaurant. I sure can't wait to make many visits to try each and every one of their items. Our waitress, Casey (who never introduced her name, but found it on the receipt), was okay for the most part, very friendly, but didn't check in with us at all. With the garage doors open, there were a couple of bees flying around, and ended up switching tables, Casey apologized for that. Having peanut allergies, I asked her if the french fries were dipped in peanut oil, checked, and came back and told me they weren't sure, coming to my surprise. I subbed salad instead for my safety. In the evening, I called this location and asked a gentleman about peanut oil, the same answer as before. Afterward, I called the other location in Middletown, and sure enough, they said they DON'T use peanut oil. Talk about craziness, I have mixed feelings about this location, them not knowing one piece of information when it comes to food allergies. Outstanding food no doubt - but customer service needs big improvement at this location.

Look at that thing?!

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Mike and Joe's Brick Oven Pizza and Italian Restaurant

3.9(39 reviews)

1.5 mi

This was a good find in Poughkeepsie. Nothing fancy but delivered quality. The zuppa de pesce was…read moregood. I asked for fra diavolo and the spice was perfect for me. The only thing I didn't like were the mussels. They didn't taste fresh. The calzone with sausage, peppers, and onions was great, inexpensive, and the marinara was delicious. So is the cubi chicken panini. The slice of pizza with sausage and broccoli was huge for $4.50 and it was good too. Service was nice and friendly. It was a bit slow as they were busy with takeout orders. The place has a huge dining area, clean restroom, and plenty of parking.

Delivered an absolutely fantastic New Year's Day dinner to us! The baked ziti was loaded with very…read moresweet and fresh ricotta, the stuffed clams were very good and the salad as always was a hit that homemade dressing is delicious. Thank you so much and happy new year!

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Emiliano's Pizza

3.8(152 reviews)

1.2 mi

Some pizza places are good. Some become part of your life…read more We lived around the corner from Emiliano's from 1999 to 2005, and it was our go-to spot for lunch, dinner, and delivery. Back then, we knew it was special. What we didn't realize was just how much we'd miss it after moving away to Western New York. For this visit, we drove more than an hour out of our way specifically to eat here. That's how much this place means to us. We ordered two mushroom slices, a white slice, and a cheese slice, and every bite reminded us why we've been talking about this pizza for more than twenty years. The slices are huge, loaded with fresh ingredients, and somehow manage to hold their shape perfectly. No floppy crust. No toppings sliding off. Just classic New York pizza done exactly right. In fact, Emiliano's is our gold standard pizza pie. Every other pizza we eat gets measured against it. The mushroom slices were generously topped and packed with flavor. The cheese slice was everything a New York slice should be: simple, balanced, and delicious. The white slice was outstanding as well. While we waited, the owner even brought us a complimentary piece of fried dough, which was a thoughtful and very appreciated gesture. What really stands out, though, is the atmosphere. Service was prompt and genuinely friendly. It seemed like everyone who walked through the door knew somebody. There's a strong sense of community here that feels increasingly rare these days. More than twenty years after we first became customers, Emiliano's is still everything we remembered it to be. Affordable, welcoming, and serving what we consider the best pizza around. We'll keep making the trip back. Without question. This is New York-style pizza at its finest.

Being on a diet which restricts me from having gluten can be challenging, especially if I want a…read morepizza. And, visiting from California, It can be difficult knowing where to look. Fortunately, a friend in the area recommended Emiliano's Pizza. I'm glad I took her advice. Not only do they have a damn good gluten free crust for a personal size pizza, I want to know where they get their pepperoni from! It had a nice zing to it that was spicy without being overbearing. The service was as good as the food, and the ambiance reminded me of an old local Italian restaurant I used to visit before they closed their doors. I just wish they had longer hours on Sunday!

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The meatballs!

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Scott W.

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11 months ago

TJ's PIZZA is the best pizza in the Hudson Valley, Store is always spotless updated interior rugs sighs menus every thing looks amazing. I would like to keep this review short, simple AND TO THE POINT and give the business what is deserves but nothing is easy with YELP. It is just very inconvenient for the customer and even more difficult for the business to get the appreciation they deserve. YELP shouldn't require people to come up with a character minimum for a review that's just nonsense and that will greatly affect the amount of reviews A business will get because most customers like to keep it sweet and simple but yelp doesn't let you but anyways now that I have reached at least 85 characters that yelp has required... . I give YELP Zero stars and TJ'S PIZZA 5 STARS! TJS PIZZA FOR LIFE! read more

Dom H.

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10 years ago

Tjs pizza is hands down the the best pizza there is. I dont care what other people say they just dont understand you can give them a list of how you want your food done and they nail it every time.For tjs pizza to get ant thing less then 4 or 5 stars they have to be fake reviews honestly and purposely done,just so tjs dont look so good. This place had been around for over 40 years they know what there doing with out a doubt. And hey every one makes mistakes and if they do they will always make it right. Todays day and age its hard to please every one and they do a dam good job of it thats why there still around today. read more

Sara W.

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6 years ago

Ordered a pizza this evening and went in to pick it up. To my surprise not one employee was wearing a mask. Not only are they endangering the public but they are endangering employees. I'm sad to say I will not be going their again. It's disappointing since TJ's was our favorite spot. DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM. Unless you're looking for Covid 19. Then TJ's is your spot. read more

Katherine H.

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4 years ago

Had a nice time reflecting at one of my favorite childhood pizza eateries. Crossed paths with some familiar faces at this hometown favorite pizzeria. Thanks for the good customer service. It was a pleasant visit. read more

Casey J.

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3 years ago

The food is the best always fresh and hot, the place is super super clean and the service is always great, the employees are very respectful and friendly. I will be be back. read more

Kevin S.

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9 years ago

Do not use this company.i ordered a pizza .it was an utter disgrace.how they stay around is beyond me.will never order from there again.igmorant staff bad food . read more

T K.

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5 years ago

In all honesty, everytime I ordered from them their pizza is always delicious and fresh.

Sam L.

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4 years ago

Great food super clean place is ran very well. Staff is awesome. Will be going again.

Miss T.

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9 years ago

My favorite pizza shop in Poughkeepsie. Love the pizza and sandwiches.

Adelina B.

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15 years ago

Pizza, sandwiches and homemade dessert! What more could you ask for?

Denise S.

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5 years ago

Best Pizza in Poughkeepsie that we have tried!!

Vincenzo D.

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4 years ago

Best Pizza they know how it's done.

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I was in a hurry tonight so I thought it would be nice to pick up a couple of Italian dishes . I…read morehad a craving for manicotti . I looked on Yelp and saw Vera's who got a pretty good rating, 4.3. I have gotten pizza from there before and it was enjoyable. However, tonight was a bust for me!!! I ordered Manicotti, Lasagna and two sides of meatballs. . It came with side salads but I ordered a chef salad to go along with it. I figured this would be enough to share among four. When I opened up the bag I noticed it was wet, with sauce. Ok, that happens once in a while, right? . Well, I was not only SHOCKED, but very disturbed and disgusted by what I saw. There's one container that looks like someone's left over Ravioli. Something that was not ordered by me at all. The second took a while to identify because of the way it was thrown inside the container. I believe it was supposed to be the Manicotti only because I noticed a round section on one end. This $40.00 Italian dinner for four was a disappointment for all. By the time I got home it was too late to place an order somewhere else. I am not a happy customer at all right now . I'm 65 years old and have gotten plenty of takeout orders throughout the years!!! THIS ONE TOPS THE CAKE!!! I hope the owners will make good on this nightmare. If so, perhaps I will give them a better review. I just am beside myself right now!!!

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Got the meat lovers pizza. It was really good quality that was freshly made. Came out in a10…read moreminutes. Sat inside shop and was in and out in about 30 total minutes! 10/10 recommend.

This is a hidden gem, in a small mall out partially out of sight from Route 9. When it comes to the…read morefood, it shines like the sun. It's not a romantic dining room, but who eats the decor? It's not pretentious nor overpriced. Tried the chicken saltimbocca. Jump in the mouth delicious! Two large paillards with better prosciutto, fresh spinach, covered with real mozzarella. The penne regatta is in a delicate sauce that enhances both the chicken and the properly prepared pasta. It's easily enough to satisfy two. The owner makes you feel welcomed and appreciated. The dining room and lavatory are clean. I will be back with friends.

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What i ordered: chicken cutlet panini. No lettuce tomato onion…read more What i recieved: Supposed to be a chicken cutlet panini. Disgusting amount of mayo. No roasted peppers. No fresh mozzarella. Grilled chicken instead of cutlet. Not the bread im used to getting with a panini. Just all wrong. Posting this review so others know what theyll be receiving when ordering a panini Owner claims this panini is supposed to have sun dried tomato aioli (does not say this on the website) Owner claims i recieved what i ordered: this is false If owner thinks i recieved what i ordered please update the menu "Grilled chicken on a pressed sub: includes sun-dried tomato aioli, hefty mayo.

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Made a stop over at Primavera Pizza and the food and people were fantastic! Traveling with my wife…read moreand daughter and it was the perfect pit stop to grab some great pizza and relax from a day on the road. Thank you for taking care of us Primavera Family! We'll see you soon!!

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When you are the Pizza Beast you gotta do a little bit of everything. Same plaza, 2 pizzerias, so I…read morehit both. Grabbed a Grandma slice from Pasqualle's and a White slice with basil & balsamic drizzle from Rino's, plus some garlic knots because, well, Beast's gotta eat and I was hungry. Pasqualle's: Classic feel, decent crust, but sauce was a bit flat. Solid traditional slice, nothing wild. Rino's: Crust was the star -- nice crust crunch, well-made. Sauce was loose, slightly chunky, and garlicky. White slice had great balance with the balsamic drizzle. Garlic knots from Rino's: Super garlicky in the best way. Both places were clean and roomy, prices were fair. Service was very good. Verdict: Pasqualle's is traditional and safe. Rino's brings more flavor and flair -- and wins this round.

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It's your neighborhood pizzeria, nothing fancy, and not too expensive either. $3.50 a slice. It…read morewas crisp and hot. The owner(?) will bring your order over to the table. Still a $10. minimum on credit cards.

Amazin slices!! always a good slice of pizza, great kitchen, food, good meatball hero. Services is…read moreexcellent. Johnny is always a great guy to talk to, and the ambience is usually just a casual pizza parlor in a small hamlet.

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