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    Columbia Inn

    3.7 (217 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Marilu S.

    Columbia Inn is a great family restaurant to share a meal with your loved ones. I liked the aesthetic of the restaurant and they have plenty of parking. They serve thin crush pizza and Italian food. I came here last night to celebrate my friend's birthday. We were seated in a long table to accommodate my friend's large group of friends. The service was fantastic and attentive. It was a busy Saturday night dinner time but my large group of friends and I were still well taken care of. We were a large group of friends (18 people). We all ordered different food options. About half of us ordered pizza. I tried the grandma hot honey pizza and it was delicious. I also ordered the fresh mozzarella hot appetizer it was supposed to be like the fried mozzarella sticks but in my opinion it wasn't like a mozzarella stick. They were still yummy but it didn't have the bread crumb bread that I am used to seeing in mozzarella sticks. I ordered myself a cocktail and their small bites of pita chips and bread were fresh. We also bought an ice cream cake to eat together as a group and the restaurant took care of slicing the cake and passing it out to my friends and I. 10/10 Italian restaurant recommendation in Montville, NJ.

    Priyank R.

    Came there for lunch, got the bar pie ( same everything but smaller because they don't do individual slices) . Pizza was fantastic. Thin and crispy . Ambience and service was good, it looked like a nice family oriented restaurant and had a bar area as well. Landscape looked amazing.

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    Anton K.

    "When the moon hits your eye Like a big pizza pie, that's the Columbia Inn's thin crust pizza" When the world seems to shine Like you've had too much wine, that's AMORE and another place. Is thin crust pizza my favorite pizza EVER? No, but when the urge to have thin crust pizza hits me, I set my GPS for the Columbia Inn. It does not matter which thin crust pizza you choose, they are all fabulous. On Tuesday they have 1/2 off SPECIALS and the historic charm of the building and hospitality does not add to the bill. The Columbia Inn was constructed in 1870. Situated on Route 202, the road George Washington traveled on his way to Morristown, it became an ideal location for an inn once the Morris Canal was constructed in the late 1800's. Today, the atmosphere of an old inn still exists.

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    Robert P.

    One bite brought be here since he gave it a very high school. Did not disappoint. The pizza is very thin and crispy with good flavor. Ordered online and pickup as quick and easy. Didn't seem super bust for Friday night but can't speak to the other food/drinks/resturante but it seemed nice. Very good pizza worth a try

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    Bob S.

    Cracker thin tasty pizza with zero flop. My favorite was chicken garlic and onion. We also liked our Caesar salads. Ambiance was cozy and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We'll be back!

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    Natalie T.

    This place is the diner menu and vibe you're looking for without being too casual or cheesy. We got the thin crust pizza which was THIN but delicious and guilt free. Don't be fooled because I only had half and was just as full as I would be from any other pizza! The Caesar salad was also delish and I loved the variety of the menu. I was surprised by their selection of drinks which is a nice surprise as well! Definitely a great local spot, the service was friendly and on point so we couldn't ask for more.

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    Always a classic! Been coming here for 20+ years and it never disappoints! All the appetizers are good. Unique thin style pizza!

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    Love this place. If you like thin crust pizza, it's a must try. Great food and service. Ambiance is like an old school bar/pizza restaurant.

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    amazing food as always favorite place to go to when getting dinner. cannot recommend any less

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    Excellent pizza- who knew. I guess many did and I was late to the party. Food was excellent, friendly staff. We will go back very soon

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    Great food & service. Ambience a little too dark for my preference. But overall nice experience. Amazing calamari !

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