If you're on the hunt for pizza that breaks away from the usual, look no further than Arties. I checked them out a couple of times with my family and wow, what a treat! They have really creative and delicious pies. Only downside is the parking. There is limited parking in the back for the crowd that frequents this establishment. Otherwise you'd have to find street parking. Overall, Arties is a must-visit for any pizza lover looking to try something new and delicious. We can't wait to go back. read more

FOOD: SOOOOOO many pastry items to choose from. I loved the peach pastry puffs, corn pastry puff and croissants. They are so crispy like the ones in Paris. Honestly, I was tempted to get the bread too, but I'll be back for it next time. There's dine in with delicious pizza as well. DRINKS: good selection of coffee and lattes to choose from SERVICE: someone greets you upon entry and directs you to the bakery/ to the restaurant. AMBIANCE: Bakery seating is only upfront, it's perfect with the front windows/garage doors open. Can totally enjoy the fresh air on a nice day. Good for morning routine drop ins or brunch on the weekend. read more

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Service is awful, a long decline from Arturos. Menu is stale with no specials, could not be more disappointed . We got two pizzas, had a full one left over and they jammed it into a small box! Sad. read more

Artie's - An entire pizza jammed into a small box. Either complete morons or too cheap to use a standard box - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

A modern Italian restaurant that is a NJ suburb staple - a must visit if you are in the area. Restaurant - the restaurant itself gets extremely busy and is quite a small place, only has a few tables inside and a few outdoor seats available. I would recommend doing take out vs. eating in as it gets crazy. Has a cozy casual vibe and the restrooms are located behind the kitchen in the back. Food - everything you get here is good. I recommend getting the ricotta toast to start which has Black Sea salt and olive oil drizzled on top, a perfect starter to the meal. Pizzas are all good, but keep in mind they are wood fired so they have a semi "burnt" or charred flavor to them. In the past their pastas and pizzas used to come with a complimentary salad but they sadly do not provide anymore, however I still ask for their balsamic vinegar dressing and use the pizza crust to dip into the dressing. Yum. I usually love getting their farm pizza which uses whatever is in season, and the arugula prosciutto pizza. For pasta, definitely get the mushroom ravioli and wild boar pasta. The restaurant is BYOB so feel free to bring wine! Overall a must- visit place if you're looking for modern, rustic Italian place, this is not grandmas homemade Italian cooking! read more

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The food and atmosphere were great. The service was good. I would definitely recommend going.

Keep trying to go to this place without success. You go at night and it's an hour long wait. You go "midday" and you find a pizzeria without pizza on their "midday" menu. Don't think I have seen a "midday menu" - very silly. The host has to say "please review our midday menu to make sure it's ok with you" because they know people get upset to go to a pizzeria that doesn't serve pizza. Someone came to the host as we were looking at it and said "we didn't see the midday menu, we are leaving." Seems like this place is getting a bit too cocky with it's success and overthinking things with its multiple day part menus which will catch up with it. read more

What a wonderful find in NJ. Be aware it's a Bring your own bottle and the nearby liquor stores close at 8pm on Saturday. So stick up when coming. The food has continuously been delicious. This was the first time eating in and Yums. All the smells, the service. Everything was lovely. It's very romantically inside too. We ordered the ricotta toast, teléfono, the Meat balls and the truffle ravoli. Wowowowo. My friend returned the next day for another other of the truffle ravoli. Being steps from the train station was perfect for me, to just jump on the train back to the city with my to go container. I look forward to returning. read more

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Stopped in for bakery and was not disappointed . Although I like my almond croissant stuffed with almond paste, these did not disappoint, flaky and nutty licious .and coffee drip was perfect! read more

Artie's - Almond croissant - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

That's it, I'm done with Artie's. Fourth time there since they moved from their old location (when it was Arturo's), and the pizza is never even close to the amazing pies from the old spot. I don't know if they moved the oven from the old place and just can't get it working the same, or got a new oven. Either way, they just never get the nice light crisp on the bottom that they used to get. It's always just a floppy mess. And this time it was underbaked to the point where there was raw dough in spots. The flavors were good, but that's not enough to save a mushy pizza. We used to also love the roasted veggie appetizers at the old spot, which used to have such great, bold flavors. The ones at the new spot are just bland. read more

Cant say enough good things about this place. Absolutely the best italian place ive ever been to. Ive ordered from this place countless times and never been disappointed. The bosco pizza is heavenly. Airy flaky thin crust. Wild mushrooms on top. Love it. I also really enjoyed their crostinis. Made fresh in brick oven. The ambiance is very nice. Small cozy interior. read more

Artie's - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

Pizza and bread are delicious! Really nice crust on the pizza and flavorful sauce. Service was good. The location is pretty random - it looks like a converted garage? In a part of Maplewood I don't usually frequent. Inside it was loud and I kind of felt like I was in an NYC lounge circa 2003, but with families everywhere. But that said, I would probably go back for the pizza! read more

Had dinner at Artie's with my sisters last night and looooooooved it!!! Such amazing food and kind, attentive waitstaff. We loved the ceci, bucatini, maple bacon pizza, kale caesar, and meatballs with ricotta. A1 cocktails! Good music and atmosphere, too. Thank you! read more

Came here for an impromptu Monday evening dinner with my partner. We started off with the kale salad which was a nice veggie option, but felt the dressing was lacking the traditional Caesar taste. We had the wild boar ragu which had a slight gaminess that I love. The pasta was very tasty but definitely not a dish to reheat since it is a bit oily. I forgot the name of the pizza since it was on the specials menu but it was pretty good as well. I wish it came with more of the bagna cauda (Italian garlic/anchovy dip) since I could hardly taste it. Overall we enjoyed our meal and will be back! read more

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I am a huge fan of Arturo's sister restaurant, The Bread Stand, so I was looking forward to coming for dinner last night. I arrived at 6:30 pm and the wait was 45 minutes to 1 hour for a table for two. I put my name on the list and was told to come back after 30 minutes. Luckily, 30 minutes later, a table was available, but I wish the restaurant had a system that texted when the table was available because it definitely gets super busy during dinner hours! Despite the fact that some of my pizza crust was burnt, i enjoyed my pizza last night when I visited. The flavors of the pizza were bursting with flavor. Also, as the restaurant is BYOB, I didn't miss a cocktail since I had delicious hibiscus tea! I would certainly recommend trying it out, but I suggest getting there early since they do not take reservations. read more

Good strict measures are being taken during covid. I believe there's no indoor or outdoor dining just to go orders. We ordered over the phone and went to pick it up and the order was ready in 30 mins as we were told. True authentic Italian food. We got 3 things to share between the 2 of us. 2 types of pasta and a large pizza and we had them for 2 days! Quantity may seem less but it's sufficient. Food is tasty and heavy. Reminded me of our trip to Italy. Great service, good food and nice location! read more

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Delicious pizza spot and bakery. They get super busy on weekends. I arrived at 5:45pm (45 mins after they opened for dinner) and the place was packed with lots of people waiting for tables too. I ordered a pizza to go and even that was a 45 minute wait. I was told that they usually don't do takeout when they're that busy. The ambiance seemed very cool. I'd love to come back to dine in. read more

Artie's - Santo pizza added pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

This was my second visit to Artie's. I was really wanting to go back after our first visit where we discovered it on a whim. Great pizza, great atmosphere. So when we had to think about a family-friendly place to celebrate a birthday, Artie's was on top of the list. The food and table service were great, but this review is about the frustrating and condescending treatment from the manager or owner. We had called ahead the day before to confirm we could bring a birthday cake and were told that was okay to do so. But then on the day of, we were told that it was not acceptable and we couldn't serve the cake at the table. We had offered to pay extra, like a "corking" fee, but were declined. We were told that, "We don't do that here. We have pastries and desserts so you can buy it from us." When she decided to make an exception for us, she told us it would have to be done discreetly, but they wouldn't provide extra plates and utensils (and I'm describing this much more diplomatically than she stated it), so we ultimately decided not to have the cake there. If we knew when we called ahead that it wasn't allowed, we would have made other plans or just planned to order dessert. We know that not all restaurants allow this, which is why we called ahead to check. The manager's attitude just left a bad taste and soured what was supposed to be a celebratory experience. There are other ways to manage such a situation and this was not it. Won't be back. read more

"Artie's" is no Arturo's anymore unfortunately. Quality of food and ambience have gone downhill. Used to love coming to downtown Maplewood and always having a consistently good experience from the friendly service to the delicious food. Tonight was a big "swing and a miss", pizza overcooked, lacked any flavor and was a major letdown. Meatballs tasted stale/dry and seemed to be made a week prior. We were checked on by our waiter well after the food came out. Probably our last attempt at reliving the past Arturo's experience. Two stars given instead of one because the kale ceased salad was still very good. Oh well, peace out Artie read more

Artie's - Overdone flavorless pizza, dried out pepperoni. For what they charge for a small pizza, it should be exceptional. - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

Im not a tomato expert, but the sauce on the Margherita pizza was phenomenal. Mozzarella was really quality and I couldn't stop eating slices. The tomato to cheese ratio was solid. Minor flop helped you make a great first bite of each and every slice. I would suggest getting some extra mozz or something to help put down the excess of crust. Either way it was a very nice dough (just a lot of it). They take a break from making pizzas at 3:00 on weekdays but I believe they continue to make other foods on their menu. They have 3 or 4 beers. None on tap, but all solid choices. I drank a Tonewood Freshies (South Jers represent). The ambiance and layout of the restaurant and location is really well-planned. They were doing renovations on the back porch/patio when I was there last week. Hopefully they shade it!! Thank you Art read more

Always fresh and prompt service,the pastries and the cakes are delicious.Very spacious and bright inside and the bathrooms are spotless. Always fresh and prompt service,the pastries and the cakes are delicious.Very spacious and bright inside and the bathrooms are spotless. read more

Food was amazing. I got the meatball appetizer. Best red sauce ever. The bread rocked the earth. Kale salad was wonderful. Perfection. Service was very good. Ambiance was pleasant . read more

Delicious pizza. My friend and I went here for lunch. We had pizza and salads. The parking is a little challenging and you do have a little bit of a wait. Good wine list as well. read more

Artie's - Margarita in the back and the pizza in the front I can't remember - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

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LOVE me some Artie's. Big, cool, modern space. Very friendly and attentive staff. Food is delicious as are the cocktails. The only downside is how popular it is. Makes it difficult to get a spot. Just had one of the best pizzas in recent memory (see pic). read more

Artie's - Italicus spritz. Italicus liqueur, Prosecco, olive brine, olives on ice. Yes please. Can I get it by the pitcher? - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

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Friday night dinner experience. Located in a upbeat neighborhood with bunch of restaurants colocated. It was a 45 minutes wait but we stood around there and turn came in 30 mins. Fast service overall buy because of BYOB, customers were enjoying their meal and drink at slow pace. Coming to food, it comes fast and fresh. Quality of ingredients can be tasted and servers were happy and friendly. Ordered the Margarita and white pizza with mushrooms, both were flavorful. Little more salt would help, but that's personal preference. Must visit again for us, and need to bring our wine with us to enjoy !! read more

Artie's - White Pizza Mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

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Devoured every bite. Incredible pizza, pasta, bread, and sauce. Nice open space. Helpful staff.

Love the new space ! Location is not as convenient as the last one, but the huge open concept of the new spot would not have been possible in SOMA village. The food continues to be top notch -- artisanal pastas from scratch coupled with savory sauces bursting with flavor, pizzas made to order with just the right amount of toppings on a sumptuous crust perfectly balancing fluff and crust, and both unique as well as classic salads that are nailed every time. It's a great spot to bring the kids, or a business lunch, or a date out. Go Artie go! read more

Went on a double date here, and the vibe was perfect for our experience. Pasta and pizza were unbelievably delicious. Took an hour to get a seat though even though we got there 10 min after opening so make sure to go right when it opens. read more

Same as Arturo's in Maplewood Village but new location. Food is delicious as always. I'm happy for them that they moved to a larger location as the old spot was very cramped. There's some new items on the menu, including dessert options, along with old favorites like meatballs, the kale Caesar salad, and crostini. We came on a Wednesday night at around 5:15 just after they opened for the evening. Service was very good. I worked at Arturo's about six years ago as a server. Back then, there were a lot of rules about "don't do this/that". I remember having constant anxiety being there. The place was so tiny you were always on top of customers and other staff. Their only bathroom was located at the back of the restaurant through a tiny hallway. It was very uncomfortable. Food has always been outstanding though and that's what's kept us coming back. The new vibes at Artie's are so much better than they were at Arturo's. It seems like they hired a brand new staff and have a much more laid back approach to everything. It's still a very much well run restaurant. They know what they're doing and I'm sure they have high expectations for their staff as they always have. Artie's seems more welcoming and friendlier overall. We'll definitely return. Shout out to our server (not sure of his name) but it was his first time serving alongside another young man and he did a fantastic job! read more

The pizza here is always delicious! We usually order take-out and they never disappoint. Ask to hear the daily specials!

Good pizza! Corn pizza was good too. The dough crispy with leopard pattern and natural uneven exposure. The Zabione with wine cookies was superb way to end tfe meal. The atmosphere is inviting with an open dining hall design in what used to be a garage. Great sound system and smooth downbeat music. Service was competent, friendly, and helpful. read more

I'll start by saying that I really do love their food, specifically their pizza. That said, maybe I've been unlucky with the service, but every time I've come, the servers lack A LOT of customer service skills. It's as if they are all moody teenagers that don't smile, and quite frankly, are a bit robotic. It's very strange. And I've observed this every time I've come for lunch time. And since it's happened often, I'm convinced it's bad training, or bad hiring or bad management. Either way, something to be mindful of when coming to this place. You might get good food, but not good service. read more

The once impeccable restaurant that had dan Richer making pizzas has grown too pretentious. We were turned away for having an odd number group cause the theory was a table for 4 shouldn't go to a group of 3. I'm done with them. Arties can jump off a cliff read more

Wow! This was a real find. A former colleague who is a real pizza snob is always on the lookout for good pizza when far from his home in PA so I brought him here based on a friend's recommendation and a slew of good reviews. Busy, seemingly chaotic but in fact very smoothly run, this corner BYOB pizza / pasta place in picture-postcard Maplewood is a gem. The pizza was delicious, the greens (collard?) in parmesan and garlic were amazing, as was the creamy penne. There will be a wait, expect to wait at least 30 minutes (they don't take reservations) even on a weeknight but if you go on either side of 6pm - 8pm you'll be fine. Outstanding read more

Artie's - Pizza Near Me - Maplewood, New Jersey

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Wow! This place was amazing! My wife and I live close by and thought it would be nice to enjoy a date night at this very vibrant restaurant. The staff were very warm and welcoming. The pizza was the closest thing to Brooklyn pizza in NJ. You can taste the spices and seasonings in every bite. The drinks were also delicious and very nice compliment to the meal. A definite return visit is in the near future. read more

I have to downgrade my review after my first visit to the new spot. I really liked my bread stand on its own, nice little walk to a smaller, intimate place that was really friendly and an overall enjoyable experience. Now with the merger it's lost that charm, place seems a little too big and impersonal, kind of reminds me of a high school cafeteria. Foods good, no doubt there, service is as good as ever and I'm sure they'll do well, maybe a little more parking but that's going to be tough. But the big open warehouse optic is a big no from me. read more

Arturo's moved and changed its name to Artie's. Still the best wood-fired pizza in Essex County! Delicious bean soup and Kale Caesar. Very friendly service. read more

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"You're to blame ....." Utterly dismal experience at the "new" Arties (formerly Arturo's, now quite a way out of downtown Maplewood). We've all seen the reviews on Yelp from the folks who are never happy with anything, but I assure you, I'm always happy, just look at my reviews .... but honestly, this "took the biscuit" so to speak. Waited an hour to get a table for five (two adults, three kids over 11 years old) ... no problem at all, we're patient, we get it - quality over quantity etc. We got seated at a very small table, normally for four ... ok, we'll make this work. We wanted to order 3 pizzas but thought there's no way they're going to fit on this table. We ordered two and an appetizer. Pizzas came first, appetizer second (which was also the wrong app). Kids went for the pizza and hey, pizza falls off the table because there's no room. Then, a glass falls off the table ... because there's no room! At this point I go to the front and ask for some assistance. I was told "well, we did give your wife the choice whether she waits for a bigger table or not". I asked to speak to a manager, someone who could maybe empathize with our situation, and I was told there are multiple managers and she was one. Draw your own conclusions here ... marriage is no easy ride (lol) but I draw the line at blaming my wife for this! After clearing up the pizza and glass we got a bigger table and from that point onwards we're totally ostracized by the staff. We had to ask for cutlery, water, anything .... We were also clearly being "talked about" ... sure that's hearsay but look at my other reviews, I'm not a trouble causer and not a paranoid freak! We were eventually asked "what can we do to make this better". Wrong question. Don't ask us. You decide what the appropriate action should be ... to cut a long story short we got some free desert (a couple of pieces of cake and we asked for the incorrect app to be taken off - oh, and they also took off an $8 beer). The whole thing sucked. I even feel bad writing this ... I hate complaining (truly) - but just a really crap experience and unnecessary - one that any decent establishment who cared about its customers would have handled better. Half assed apologies, no one really caring about how people feel .... and all for $100+ pizza for 5 ..... I realize it's early days but want to be honest with you guys about where you are right now .... Hopefully we were the exception but looking at other reviews maybe now. See you next time - good luck! Ps. Pizza was awesome! read more

The pizza was incredible and Artie the owner was a magnificent host! Check out Artie's for sure when you're in the beautiful town of Maplewood,NJ read more

If you were a fan of Arturo's (who wasn't!?) then Artie's is for you! Pretty much the same exact restaurant only bigger, louder, worse parking and no longer a BYOB. Food was very good but I was disappointed that the new space didn't bring some new menu items. Beet salad and sausage pie were highlights for me. The space has a chic industrial vibe but found it a bit too loud (granted a busy Saturday night) and slightly dark. Vibe was very bustling. Unfortunately, the service was adequate at best. read more

I would give 4.5 stars but Yelp does not allow half stars. Pizza and pasta was very good. Large space which allows a good number of people. When arrived on a Friday night around 8 PM was told it would be about 45 minutes but wound up being only half the wait. Lots of a half star as location is more industrial location with not much in the way of retail around. This loss of activity means you are walking down quiet empty streets. Crossing the street where cars are not expecting people to be walking around after business hours. read more