Since I'm a Pizza Connoisseur, I put this historic Trenton staple to the test. I'm so glad that I got to experience this place! The pizza selections were plentiful and the staff were as pleasant as can be. I even got to meet the famous owner, Giuseppe, who was very endearing and welcoming. One particular slice did catch my eye and it was the chunky sausage slice! One thing that grinds my gears is when I see sliced sausage on my pizza.. but this place gets IT! They had generous chunks of sausage on top of the pizza. The crust was just right, not burnt nor too soft. The cheese was just right and the sauce was not acidic and had a certain sweetness to it. The place is super clean and spacious and customers never stopped coming in for their fix! Definitely will make this my go to spot for any pizza cravings in the Trenton area! read more

Covello's Pizza - Deeeelicious Sausage Slice! Had to take a bite!! - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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Not a fan of this pizza at all. I ordered two slices of the sausage, which tasted authentic but the slice was served lukewarm (even though it was placed in the oven) and the cheese didn't taste like real mozzarella cheese. I'm almost certain they bought that cheese from Temu. Real mozzarella cheese is bright white not off white. Definitely not a place I'd return. I'll be in Brooklyn tomorrow so I think I'll find a great pizza joint. I will say, the bottom of Covello's slice was crispy, which was great. Service was meh and definitely had better in other family owned restaurants. Anyway, I'm glad the locals love it cuz I don't. read more

Covello's Pizza - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

I placed a delivery order for a cheese steak special and 4 wings combo with fries. -The delivery: I placed the order at 5:50 PM on a Friday. I was told the delivery would arrive in 50 minutes at 6:40 PM. I called at 7:15 and was told that the driver should arrive in 10 minutes. The food arrived at 7:30 PM. -The food: My husband enjoyed the cheeses steak special. The 4 wings combo was missing the fries. The wings had feathers sticking out of three of the four wings. I called about the lack of fries and feathers on the wings -Restaurant response per Jose. Very apologetic about the late delivery and the missing fries. He would give me a $5.00 credit on my next order because the fries were left off. Regarding the feathers on the chicken, that's just the way it comes to the restaurant. There will be feathers and I would not get a credit for the chicken. I am "very" disappointed in the response about feathers on the chicken wings. It is unacceptable to sell cooked chicken wings with feathers sticking out. read more

Covello's Pizza - 4 fried chicken wing combo with feathers on 3 out if 4 chicken wings and missing fries. - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

I ordered here for the first time today. My cheesesteak was delicious and the staff is very nice. I'd order again. read more

Covello's Pizza - Cheesesteak and fries. - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Covello's is a well known downtown Trenton pizzeria that's been serving the city for years. Great for a quick slice during the day and take out orders! Their specialities are pizza, pastas, and hot sandwiches. Order the penne vodka rigatoni with shrimp, it's always fresh, cooked well, and the sauce is on point! 10/10 Seating is available inside, location has street/meter parking. read more

Perfect for pre show dinner at the Cure Arena. Good pizza and chicken fingers. Solid choice if you have kids.

Stopped in for lunch a couple of times and enjoyed both the sandwiches and pizza. Counter service was very good, dining area was generally clean (you may find a table that has not been cleared yet but the employees will get to it) The decoration is basic and utilitarian for a pizza place. read more

Covello's Pizza - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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So let me start by giving the positive first. The pizza was really good, they definitely didn't disappoint in that area, I also ordered a cheese steak for my coworker and that was good as well! The reason I gave them three stars is because I walked into their restaurant after placing my order on the phone and when I walked in I was the only customer. There were at least 6 ppl in the grill area and one guy talking to his driver about transactions. NO one said anything to me, 2 minutes later another woman walked in and she was leaning against the counter, again no one said anything and at this time I actually made eye contact with the oldest man behind the counter but yet he said nothing. A white woman walked in and less than two minutes the older man asked if he could help her? I'm thinking to myself like wow. After he cashed her out he then helped the lady that was leaning against the counter then she left out. At no point does anyone say anything to me. A woman was into the restaurant and he ask can he help her and then finally I'm like Sr I'm waiting as well, so he mumbles something and then ask me what did I order. I tell him and then he says you don't say anything. ‍, neither did the other two women but you did your job then. He gives me the total which was different from the total that was given to me on the phone and his accuse was its taxes. I'm completely fine with taxes but my issue is when I asked at the end of me placing my order, I didn't say oh give me the total before taxes, I said what's my total? Then when I asked for my receipt, again he made a comment but it was very low so I couldn't make it out what he said. The last thing that irritated me and I'm starting to see this with a lot of places. Why don't restaurants like to give napkins any more, they literally stuff your food in these containers and there's no utensils along with any napkins so I'm suppose to wipe my hands on my clothes or something. read more

Covello's Pizza - Large pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

The pizza is pretty good. The bread is soft with a crunch from the bottom. The workers are mostly middle to older Italian men. They are nice and try to keep the line moving. They have a decent amount seating, which I sat in and the pizza had stringy cheese (I love it). Very clean and a nice interior design! read more

Covello's Pizza - Sausage and pepperoni slices with a soda - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

I've been going here since 1973. Fresh ingredients. Best sausage pie Jersey, imo. Joe Sr and Jr. have it right. Parking can be a challenge, especially during noon. read more

Been coming here since I was a kid I am 42 years old now they have the best piazza wings salads in the city

In Trenton for a state house meeting and as noon time rushes all I can think of is Tomato Pie. Trenton's Italian community for years has produced awesome Tomato Pie. Janet Evanovich always makes sure that Stephanie Plum not only gets Ranger but that she gets some Tomato Pie. So, I did what any good YELPER does ... I did a YELP search. A 15 minute walk from the Gold Dome was Covello's. Reviews mentioned their Tomato Pie and it was off on a fast pace ... each step had me savoring that special "pizza" that is created from gravy or do Trentonians call it sauce topping a nicely baked dough crust. Perhaps some oregano ... romano ... simplicity in the flavors but when done right oh so special. What a great look from the street ... my mouth started to water this looked like a classic Italian ... you know the kind of place where the guys from that now out of business family group used to hang out ... pizzeria. I walk in ready .... I stare down at the pies on display .... where is my classic Tomato Pie? I see something with basil across the sea of red but more basil than tomato .... where is the simple pie. I almost said can I speak to the pizzaiolo but instead with a look of sadness I asked for tomato pie as if it was kept in a treasure display case elsewhere. The young woman said ... 'that's it.' That's it???? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Having been ready for a couple of slices of TOMATO PIE I really didn't want a basil thing. If I wanted a TOMATO PIE with basil I would order it just like I would order mushrooms on one (Ok, so I wouldn't ever order anything on a Tomato Pie but I just want you to get a sense of what seemed so wrong to me.). So, give me a slice ... and ... she warned me off of their Alfredo pie and I am not quite sure why but perhaps I didn't seem like a creamy sauce type. But, I picked a slice of Buffalo Chicken, which looked like Buffalo Chicken Pizza. And the slices were brought to be table nice and hot. The Buffalo chicken slice was the winner and tasted just like Buffalo Chicken pizza should, which made me happy. The BASIL tomato pie ... well I do like basil it's just that I wanted a TOMATO PIE but the slice was good too. So, the 3 stars are wrapped in my disappointment but lets just say 3 1/2 leaning slightly towards 4 but I won't be back. Next time in Trenton I will again search for a real TOMATO PIE! read more

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This is an update since my last review. I went to Covello's once, before the pandemic. I ordered a chicken parmigiana sandwich and French fries. I paid for it and then sat down and ate. The fries didn't come out with the sandwich. They never were served to the table and I wasn't given any to go. So, I was ripped off for fries and I didn't think the sandwich was that fantastic for the hype of the place. Well, I went a couple days ago and it was a very different experience. The man behind the counter was friendly. This time I wasn't asked to pay until I was finished. They didn't have veal parmigiana, so I ordered the chicken parmigiana, instead, despite my experience a few years, earlier. It was excellent. Great sauce. Lots of cheese. Nice breading and a good sized sandwich. I also ordered Cesar Salad which was also fresh, topped with crisp croutons and shaved cheese. Loved the shaved cheese on it. All in all, a much better experience. The dressing was very good. The sandwich and salad was $20.50, but considering the size and quality of the portions, and that inflation is very much alive and well, it was well worth it. I took half home for later. read more

Covello's Pizza - Cesar Salad. Huge! - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Great family business!!! I've been going there since my high school years. Food's been consistently good!

This self admitted tomato pie snob enjoyed all three visits here during my several days of jury duty. When I saw Gerald's glowing review I knew this would be my pick for my first lunch break. Walking in I did have deja vu, but it had been so long since I'd been I couldn't recall any details. It was a few minutes before noon and the 8 or so pies looked very fresh. But the daily specials caught my eye too, I still regret not trying that flounder sandwich, it was only offered on that first trip. I selected a slice of Brooklyn and a white offering I had to inquire the pedigree of. It was chicken fajita, and for some reason it looked and sounded appealing( I don't usually stray from more traditional toppings). It was a gamble and the Brooklyn I felt was the sure thing, and it was. A square pie but not Sicilian( they have that as well) the crust was excellent and the red sauce was a bit sweet but the dollops of pesto added some zing. The chicken was even better, despite the ample toppings of roast chicken, onions, tomatoes, peppers,cheese and light white sauce, the crust held it's point with " nary a quiver"( sorry Jerry, had to borrow that phrase:)) All the ingredients were cooked just right and played off of each other well. I was actually surprised by how much I liked it. On subsequent visits I had a pepperoni slice that was very good, better than average meat and the same slightly sweet sauce and legit crust. I also had a nicely done chicken parm hero and considered if I should bring half with me for later. Great roll and great cutlets too. Customer service in all cases was attentive too, if eating in, you place your order and pay and they bring it to your table when ready. They reheated the slices perfectly each time. Had my case lasted longer there is no doubt I'd have gone again( cheesesteak). read more

Covello's Pizza - Chicken fajita and Brooklyn ( both solid) - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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I've eaten here several times since I work in the area. Everything has been great. I would recommend.

You from Jersey or that mythical place across the Hudson? For some reason crossing the Delaware ruins pizza but the five counties have plenty of places just like this too, just not as good by and large Luigis in Elkins Park might come close but it ain't Covellos. Someone needs to be out front and some places are also rans. I'll not argue who's first and who's fifth; I'll just say fucking good pizza! FUCKING GOOD PIZZA. That's the review from a guy born in Manhattan grew up in Jackson Heights and around 117, now 2 miles north of the city of brotherly love. This quality used to be common it's still around but too many pizza places have just lost the competent excellence of a generation or two ago and the United States has gained generations of great doctors accountants and electricians. read more

We built up quite an appetite walking around the Grounds for Sculpture in nearby Hamilton so we went off in search of a good pizza. Delorenzo's is closed on Monday. Yelp reviews were excellent on Covello's and I had a vague recollection of grabbing a slice here when I practiced law. The old Mercer County Courthouse is across the street. We ordered a large sausage pie and a to go order of Chicken Francais over linguine. The pizza was really big and really good. Plenty of sausage. Hot pepper flakes available in a shaker were really hot. Much appreciated. My wife really enjoyed her to go order. It wasn't linguine, though. Some sort of broad flat noodle. But a real winner of a dish regardless. Garlic bread and a small salad dressed with a balsamic vinegar came with the order. Excellent. So, if you find yourself on Broad Street in Trenton, give Covello's a try. read more

Covello's Pizza - Sausage pie. - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Food is always fresh and flavorful. Being a Brooklynite I appreciate good quality pizza and Covello's does not disappoint. From specialty slices/pies, wings, and cheese steaks, there is no room for disappointment. Next purchase is pasta and I'm looking forward to it! read more

This is my favorite pizza spot. They have the best pizza in Trenton. I always order the Brooklyn Style pizza. If you wanna have a large gathering this is the best pizza. Especially for kids. This pizza is made to order. Fresh ingredients and the sauce is sweet. It's great for people who suffer from acid reflux. This the only pizza I can eat that don't make me have to sit up all night eating Tums. Please give this a try and they also make great sandwiches as well. read more

Covello's Pizza - Brooklyn Style Pizza - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

Chicken alfredo broccoli slice of pizza was actually the most delicious thing I have ever consumed - please head there now and order it. Thick, crispy crust and rich, creamy alfredo sauce. Generous portions of chicken and broccoli and fair price. Garlic knots could use work, just a soggy roll with not much garlic but the red marinara for dipping was tangy and delish! Dirty interior, but it's a random pizza parlor in Trenton what can you expect? Nice customer service! read more

Covello's on South Broad Street, Trenton, has been at this location for thirty years. It's been at least twenty since the last time I walked in their front door. Now that I am working downtown again this old joint is back on my lunch rotation. It hadn't changed that much. Still a big room with many booths and counter service along a front wall. Still the standard Italian pizzeria with pies, calzones, hot & cold sandwiches, salads, pasta and platters. I ordered an eggplant parmesan sandy and picked my booth to await its preparation and delivery. It was very, very good. Lightly breaded thin slices of nightshade, slightly crisp outside and soft within. Enough melted mozza to promote textural integrity, but not too much to swallow the intended star of the show. Fresh, basil sweet chunky sauce dolloped on top, and all of it housed in a really good Italian roll. It was a foot long; cut in half. So much for $6.95! I needed knife and fork to go after the heart of the sandwich, and then ate half the delicious bread toward the end, almost like dessert. Crusty, warm and flavored with everything it had held in its once molten valley. So assuring that Covello's hasn't missed a beat in all these years. read more

Covello's Pizza - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

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No reason to give anything less than 5 stars. Great service. Reasonably priced. Large portions. Everything tastes great!. I had jury duty and stopped by the first day. When you enter, there's an assortment of specialty pies at the counter. They had their Chicken Italiano Wrap special which came with a medium soft drink. The wrap was enough for 2 or more people. Filled with chicken chunks and spinach. Hot & juicy inside. A couple of days later, I needed to stop by to try their pizza. I had the mushroom and tomato pie. Oh so good! Typical of Trenton pizzas, had a crispy thin crust with fresh tomato and real mozzarella. Not your high moisture pizza cheese. They seem to keep pretty busy. read more

Try their Vodka Rigatoni, chicken tenders and Seasoned french fries. Mmm. local pizzeria

Sometimes, it's not just a place's food that makes it a good spot - but its people. Covello's was just that today. Having gone to a funeral, the mood was a bit somber, but at the same time, I was meeting new people from my wife's family, who are originally from Trenton, but now reside in California. The menu is your standard fair: chicken wings, hoagies, gyros, etc. And they were all good. Very good in fact. But it was the owner, or who at least appeared to be the owner, that made this spot a winner for me. It was nothing more simple that basic conversation, which after a bit of fat chewing, revealed that he was also from nothern California originally, and after having taken a brief detour to visit his sister in Georgia [which apparently lasted for several years], he migrated his way north to Trenton. The details of our conversation are less important than the fact that he took an interest in his customers. That's always a plus in my book. And yeah, the chicken wings were really good! read more

The Brooklyn pie is one of the best tasting pies you'll get anywhere. Ive had it twice now and its just perfect. Pizza with pesto and a few other things is delicious. I really enjoy it and its only $15 for 12 slices. read more

Covello's Pizza - Italian Near Me - Trenton, New Jersey

I get Covello's at least once a week! They make great pizza and they have these ddep fried buffalo wings that are killer! They also have calzones, pasta, etc. The inside is like a retro diner feel with black and white and chrome accents. It's a hole, but the food is awesome. I have them on speed dial the food is so good (and affordable). read more

Ordered many times and haven't had a burned pizza yet. Always perfectly cooked and plenty of sauce and cheese. Their wings are also fantastic! Delivery guys are friendly and polite also. read more

Very dissatisfied with their service and their food is deceit. They tell you that something will be ready in 20mins, but in reality they just start your order once you arrive. This has happened twice already! Instead of them apologizing for their mistake they are obnoxious about it and lie, stating that, "I just called 5 minutes ago". They are not always honest and very impolite at times. So will not be going back--will keep with Trent City Pizza, they at least have class! read more

Came here for lunch because I had jury duty down the road. Pizza was awesome! Got a slice of the fajita pizza. The slice was overflowing with toppings and tasted delicious. Also the staff here was super nice and they were very quick. Definitely recommend if you are in the area! read more

A family owner and operated gem in the middle of nothingness! I was in Trenton, NJ for five days during training, and there is not much to choose from in the downtown area if you want to escape with your wallet. Luckily, Covello's did not disappoint! Super nice folks, and delicious pizza by the slice! Don't miss out on the Buffalo chicken pizza, it's legit! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch and it was pretty good. We had a large pepperoni and bacon pie with an order of buffalo wings. The pizza had a great sauce the toppings were plentiful. The wings had a great flavor and were a good size. They gave us a free 2 liter of soda which sealed the deal. I will certainly be visiting this pizzeria next time I'm in Trenton. read more

Food is great but their delivery service is sooooooooo SLOW! Takes over an hour to get the food. One time it took 1 hour and 45 minutes! But love their panini and seasoned fries! read more

The chicken wings were recommended to me; however when I ordered them, the wings tasted burnt. I contacted the establishment to let them know that they tasted burnt and received a rude response. I tried to explain that I am the customer and I am saying they tasted burnt (my daughter also ordered and said the same thing), they didn't want to hear what I had to say. No customer service and very rude! Will never give my money to this place again! read more