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    Casano’s Pizza Parlor

    4.1 (67 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Chicken Parm stracciatella
    Kaylee G.

    After a year of drooling over social media- finally was able to come in and check out this authentic pizza parlor in a quiet Rutherford neighborhood. The second we were walking up to the restaurant Frank Sinatra was being played outside... which set the mood perfectly for the nostalgic set up inside. We were greeted by the staff the minute we walked inside. Took our food to go & wish the weather was nicer cause we probably would have eaten in the cute park across the street. Every bite was perfectly flavored and crunchy. We are already talking about how soon we want to go back.

    Burrata pie
    Lisa P.

    Saw an influencers post about this place and I had to try it. It looked so retro and fun! This place is cozy as it stages like a retro 80-90s living room. There are few seats inside and some chairs outside so it is very small space. We ordered the burrata pie which tasted delicious and fresh. However, if you aren't going to finish the pie the slice does get a little soggy from burrata. We also ordered the casear salad and I would say skip it as I have had better. I hear the vodka sauce is where it's at and the chicken parm with the vodka sauce so I definitely plan on giving those a try. They were busy with the orders when we went so the service was okay. We had to ask for an update on our order as it was taking a while. You place order on the tablet. The refreshment options are stocked in the retro fridge and are self service if you have ordered. They also have bottle openers to help open the glass bottles. Also, they were trying out a grandma pie and offered people a slice to try.

    Chicken Vodka Parm
    Ivy C.

    This place is a cute little hidden gem. So yummy!Good pizza, the chicken vodka parm came out smaller for our order than we hoped especially since it comes with no pasta or anything. Like they're charging a full chicken pasta vodka meal and you don't get pasta so tbh I would argue this isn't worth the money. But also to each their own!! If i could afford to spend $$$$$ just chicken and order my pasta separate I would!!. The service is slowwwww. There's always hella people waiting inside but luckily my mom placed our order a day in advance so it was ready lolol. I def will be coming back here. Also they only do pies no slices!! Bummer but respect.

    Casano's Pizza Parlor
    Jeff M.

    Casano's Pizza Parlor 8 Highland Cross Rutherford, NJ 07070 Chicken Parm Stratciatella New Haven Style Pizza Appearance: 8.7/10 Taste: 9/10 Located in Rutherford, New Jersey directly across the street from Lincoln Park is a local pizzeria with one of the most unique dining rooms I ever seen. In place of a traditional seating area, be prepared to explore your meal in front of a retro television set watching old school VHS tapes on a VCR. Here are a couple of the popular menu items I explored. Chicken Parm Stratciatella: Served in a pizza box, the thinly pounded cutlet was very crispy. There were heaping mounds of burrata cream and the basil leaves added a nice touch of flavor. It definitely had a fair share of homemade vodka sauce; it was smooth and creamy. A minute disadvantage is that a side of pasta is not included with the parm. I strongly believe pasta should always be included with this entrée. New Haven Style Pizza: As soon as I opened the box, it was love at first bite. The diced cheese was perfectly melted giving it that gleamy appearance. I loved the char along the top of the crust; it definitely had a perfect crunch. It was a flawless pizza. When you give it a try, be ready to buy the entire pie. Owner Skinny Pizza Guy's nostalgic atmosphere with the finely detailed decorations made me feel like I was in another generation. It's like traveling back in time; the 1970s living room was a really neat experience. I was also impressed with the indoor lighting as well as the family photos along the 1970s style wall. Even the outdoor seating along with the newspaper vending machine has that groovy 70s feel. Dine at Casano's for a far out, memorable experience #casanos #casanospizzaparlor #rutherfordnj #newhaven #newhavenstylepizza #chickenparm #chickenparmstratciatella #njfoodie #foodstsgram #locallyownedbusiness #pizzareview

    Angelica O.

    Very interesting place!! Crust is delicious! Wish the pizza had more cheese tho. Will definitely go back.

    Round Smokey Roni
    Marilu S.

    I went to Casano's Pizza Parlor with a group of friends this past week on a Thursday evening. We have been eyeing this pizza restaurant and we finally penciled it in our schedules to make the friend hangout happen. The hangout was awesome because we were so pleased with all of our pizza. We ordered the Drunken Tor pizza (mozzarella blend, homemade vodka sauce with imported Italian cream, pepperoni cups, topped with stracciatella, basil, freshly grated pecorino, and hot honey). We ordered as shareable: fresh mozzarella (Hand stretched mozzarella wedges served with a side of marinara), meatballs (Grandma Marie's third generation recipe of (3) pork and beef meatballs & homemade sauce, topped with pecorino romano and basil) and also Stuffed Long Hots (Long hots stuffed w/ sausage, mozzarella, topped with tomato sauce and stracciatella) and Chicken Parm Stratciatella (Chicken Cutlet, Fresh Straciatella, and Vodka Sauce). For our pizzas we ordered: Round Vodka Stratciatella (Our mozzarella blend, homemade vodka sauce with imported Italian cream; topped with stracciatella, basil, freshly grated pecorino) and as our third pizza we went with the Round Smokey Roni. Everything was delicious, we were a group of 8 people so we ordered a lot for the group and we did have some leftovers to take home. My friend found this restaurant on social media and we all trusted him and decided to go together as a group. I gotta say I love the old school feel of the restaurant. They have limited seating indoors. It's more of a take out pizza restaurant. My friends and I decided to eat at the park across the street. My friend had chairs and a table in his trunk and the weather was cool. We noticed that people kept coming in and picking up their orders. So happy this establishment is doing well. 10/10 pizza restaurant.

    Nikko A.

    By far one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Cooked to perfection, the pizza was super flavorful and had the perfect amount of crisp! The seating area as you go to pick up your pizza is the best part of this place and makes you feel like you're getting pizza from your grandmas house in 1993 (I wasn't even alive then but this is what I'm assuming it would've been like). Cannot recommend this place enough, I'll be back with my family so that they too can taste the delicious pizza and bask in the nostalgic 90's ambiance!

    Buffalo Chicken Sliders
    Pete B.

    I've finally made it!!! Exceeded all of my expectations. Street parking on a small side street. Definitely a "trippy" throw back when you walk in. Casano's went outside the box and created an environment that all of us foodies can appreciate. Not your typical pizza joint. We got the Buffalo Chicken Sliders (Sundays only), the drunken chicken parm, the Drunken Tor pizza and the French Onion Soup pizza. From A-Z, it can't be beat. I see people complaining about it being a few sheckles more. You pay for what you get. The chicken parm was MASSIVE and one of the best I've had. I shared it with my wife and there was still left overs. The kid never reacts to anything. After the first Slider, he actually said, "these are really good. " I didn't even get one because he finished them the next day after school. French Onion Soup is always my favorite. If you like French Onion Soup, this is a must try. This was my first time trying the Drunken Tor and it was awesome. Everything blends in perfectly. Don't snooze. If you're in the area, this has to be on your list.

    How to "call" them. Is Tony there?  Mr. Soprano?
    Joe L.

    This place is literally impossible to order from!! I've stumbled up on it twice in person, both times b/c they literally have the furniture I grew up with in the window. At Uncle Vinny's down the block (3 minutes away), I finally decided to see if $32 for a plain pizza was worth the price. They have no app, force you to sign up for Toast (whatever the eff app that is), then the website just goes in endless loops between your Cart and Checkout every time you click Checkout. If you click Call, it's 555-555-5555. Even tried Desktop Mode on my Samsung Galaxy S21. Do you have to have a muthereffing iPhone just to order from this place!??? Eff that. Steve Jobs, that crazy mofo, can rot in his grave. Wtf. This place must be a front for the mob. How in the world is this place in business??

    Burratta vodka pep, and French onion pie
    Harry P.

    Some of the best pizza in the game. I love how they can really dial in the temps for different styles of pies, and they are all good. The French onion pie was so good and a stand out for me. The dough is super light and fluffy, but still crispy and holds up to all the toppings. I keep coming back and will keep coming back !

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    Evelyn Z.

    Amazing service, pizza and ambiance! Super friendly staff and owner! This is the best pizza in New Jersey that I've been to. The plain pizza is a burst of flavors from the sauce to the bread! The bread for some reason reminds me of "old school" fresh baked bread like the kind an Italian Nonna would bake! Crust has its own distinct flavor that transports you to childhood and the smell of freshly baked Italian bread (if you're from the area you know) and together with the sauce ... a perfect pizza!! They have other choices that are personal preference, but when you want to know if a pizza is good you always start with the plain. The plain pizza says it all. It tells you how authentic the bread and the sauce are. Also lets you know if you should be coming back. This isn't the "no other choice than to order from the limited selection of pizza parlors in my town" type of place. It's the type of place you drive up from Asbury, New Jersey to see what all the rave is about (and yes that guy says he's coming back from Asbury to have this pizza)! It's theme is like you're sitting at your friend's Nonna's living room from the furniture, tv and ambiance!

    Vodka, chicken, Parm, and tomato sauce chicken Parm
    Wendy P.

    All are food was excellent. We picked it up prefer online. Staff was nice. Cute little place with vintage furniture. We had Chicken Parm, Chicken Vodka Parm, New Haven Style Pizza and a Burrata Pizza. Will definitely be back.

    Inside
    David C.

    5 stars no notes. A small place and does mostly takeout, but if you come in and grab a seat in the "living room" in one of the comfy chairs and eat on the TV dinner trays, while watching the Sopranos on the old TV, it is a religious experience. Top-15 pizza on my list of 100 places in the world that I have tried.

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