Few things in life truly live up to the expectations and hype surrounding them...this absolutely…read moredid. The service was outstanding, and the food was everything I had read and heard about. Of course, the pizza was the main reason for going, and it was every bit as good as advertised. But honestly, the real surprise for me was the meatballs with ricotta -- completely off the charts. I very rarely order meatballs out because I usually prefer homemade, but these were on another level. Absolutely worth the trip.

Fantastic food! From the bread and butter, salads and pizza everything has been thought out and…read morepresented beautifully. The flavor combinations are amazing. Now I'm spoiled and can't find pizza as good as Razza.

It's the second time I ordered a pie from pizza master and the pizza was old it taste like cardboardread more

They have wonderful customer service. I don't recall her name but she brought me utensils, a place…read moremat, my food, and took some of my trash! I wish my salad came out before my pizza but I was totally fine with the order. Pizza was delicious, sauce was incredible. The salad was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to come back and try it their pasta next. I got a fountain soda since it was free refills on it and the establishment was very clean, the service I cannot emphasize how wonderful the customer service was and I am more than thrilled to come back. Bathroom was clean, establishment was clean, lovely 10 out of 10.

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

Found a parking spot right out front! I went in and wandered to the back (this is where you order…read morethe 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!

It took an afternoon of jury duty to finally get me out to Larry & Joe's…read more This decades old pizzeria is no frills: no display case, no card either. The menu is pizzeria standard: slices, pies, hot and cold subs. Not wanting to wait for a fresh pie, I snagged a slice of plain Chewy crust, slightly sweet cause, easy on the grease and priced right at $2.50

(Tookout 04/12/2025 SA @ 5:00pm): The love was real for Larry & Joe's neighborhood pizzeria!…read more In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I found a new pizza place for me in Larry & Joe's Pizzeria. If you knew me, I always considered pizza as a separate food group aka the sixth main food group! Established in 1982, this small family-owned cash-only restaurant has been a beloved neighborhood staple known for its authentic Italian pizza along with other Italian dishes and a cozy and family-friendly atmosphere. With a glut of pizza joints, how would this pizzeria from Larry and Joe compare to others I've tried in the neighborhood!? PURCHASE [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 3.5 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings ($5.00): A large container filled with oddly similarly-sized rings, these were hot, medium-browned, semi-crunchy, and didn't have a tendency to crumble when bitten into while the onion ring (not sweet Maui) stayed intact. They were slightly oily, no dipping sauce given, and surprisingly good. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=Fo3zPbAgICQdKvznZJsvGA Mozzarella Sticks 6pc ($7.00): Simple finger-sized medium-browned cheese sticks with homemade marinara dipping sauce, we enjoyed them but nothing special to report. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=XdrF2nAAywvu13PpkK4mIQ Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich ($10.00): If you knew me, this was my go-to Italian sandwich, and it didn't disappoint. Filled with plenty of thin but meaty slices of breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese crammed between a lightly-toasted bun, this was a hearty meal that stuck to your ribs - oof! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=8R68F6zBwAxy4vcpvi8wzw Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich ($10.00): My friend opted for this lightly-toasted bun stuffed with many thin but meaty slices of breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, it was good but not better than the eggplant! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=p7slICln5ZVWgsqatlY8WQ 18" 8pc Broccoli Pizza + Mushrooms ($19.00 + $3.00): Still in the throes of no-meat during Lent, we chose this interesting option with an additional topping for more flavor. This was a massive pizza with a ton of fresh toppings, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce with an incredibly crispy yet soft crust. This was simply an impressive pie, indeed! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=-5ich-E3lcSWgrzXYPVisA SERVICE I called ahead and placed my order with a friendly gentleman whose name I couldn't recall. I was told it would be ready within 45 minutes which was fine. I arrived a bit early to a very busy pizzeria, to which I waited an extra 15 minutes before my order was done and packed up. No worries, as I watched TV and simply observed the "mayhem" in this place. I wasn't in a hurry, so all was good - grazie! PARKING (Street; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 20-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots (no known private lot) along the main drag of Newark Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A simple interior layout https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=YA57QUy6J9z38Y_Kkkay_A with a tidy dining area of booths and a couple of small tables, a bar table along one wall, and the order counter that looked into the kitchen at the back. Several framed pictures of family members adorned a brick wall while the menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=4AsL8gHDPNd5MobPtL3MyA was posted on another wall. Plenty of natural lighting came through the front window and door while soul-sucking fluorescent electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There was one TV (volume on) while there wasn't any background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=4WAmbzYptvChB1edodHcSQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Larry & Joe's Pizzeria was an incredible example of a close-knit family eatery that was lovingly supported by the neighborhood and vice versa, which gave me the warm-and-fuzzies. From tasty food, large portions, reasonable prices, good menu selection, and wonderful service, this place hit all of the feels. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $54.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). Sadly, they were CASH ONLY (my only knock), so no AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Food: I did a cheese slice again this time, a wild…read moreimprovement! Great cheese to sauce ratio, and full of flavor. I like that it's brick oven-- took a point off overall because even though it's crispy it's still got the little brunt taste on parts of the crust. Service: Who wouldn't want to sit and eat when they are greeted by none other than Puff the magic dragon ! A lovely human very chipper with pigtails, ready to serve. Ambiance: Spanish music, not too loud Christmas bake off on the tv No frills type of place, so I wasn't expecting high end Italian jazz or anything of the sort. Will stop in again!

Great food and service. Food takes a while but worth the wait. Thank you to the new owners. They…read moreare so nice. Highly recommended. Please support your local pizza shop.

Good Jersey pizza. Wish I would have taken more time to order, but you seem rushed there. So many…read moreawesome choices. Nice outdoor seating to eat. Great for a nice day to eat pizza.

Hanging out on a Friday afternoon so we ordered in some pizza. We had some regular and white with…read morebroccoli slices, a penne ala vodka dish, Eggplant Parmesan plate, and garlic knots. We also added a spicy and a grandma slice. The penne ala vodka was amazing. The noodles were cooked perfect and the sauce was amazing. The pizza is thin crust, and despite the different types of slices, the regular slice was my favorite. A shout out to the garlic knots which were terrific. The eggplant was very good, but the sauce and the sauce for the garlic knots to dip, were a bit too sweet for me. The eggplant came with a huge portion of spaghetti. Now I don't know if the sauce in this pasta was the same as the eggplant, but I enjoyed this side pasta very much. This was a very nice meal and I would have no hesitation ordering from them again. I dined with a close relative, Tater, and this is apparently now one of Taters' favorites!

I wanted some hot pizza after coming back during a late night and I caught them right before they…read morewere closing. I got a slice of their Supreme Pizza, and it was nice and hot even though I came late. Long cheese pull. Perfect late night meal. Service was quick and staff was nice.

Quite possibly the best pizza I have ever had in my life.... And I don't say this lightly. A quaint…read moresmall pizza shop, mostly takeout, what attracts to to order was the sourdough crust. I had the pepperoni ovale, my daughter had the Aglio e burro. The thin crust is superb, the sourdough taste is magnificent, and the texture perfect. Sauce is in excellent proportion to toppings, and delicious. I would highly recommend this superior to the typical N Y style pizza.

Stoped in here hearing it was a great spot. And it is. We sat at the bar and had some drinks. I…read moreordered the margarita Detroit style pizza and it was amazing. The staff was very pretty and very helpful and cheerful. The lay out is cool with a hipster bar vibe. Definitely check it out

I was highly recommended this place by the locals…read more Somehow I was pretty disappointed by this place. I just felt like all their pizzas were way too salty. That was the main thing. I think the quailfy looked good and I usually love detroit style pizza but everything was salty. Also, not sure what's going on with their soda machine but I wanted Sprite and they tried twice and it was definitely not Sprite. It tasted just like sparkling water. I raised concerns but the waiter just looked at me like I was crazy. They left it on the bill even though I insisted that what I got was not Sprite. It's super dark in this place - that's part of their vibe. They have some black light and neon lights but overall very dark. Probably should've have picked this place to catch up with old friends that I haven't seen in a while. It was also loud so hard to hear the person 2 people down from me.