Del's is a must-visit stop in Trenton, especially for us since my husband was raised here. We were patiently waiting for the remodel to be complete but weren't sure what to expect. It's such a classic - we hoped that wasn't lost. Rest assured, the overall vibe is the same - but it's fresher. We stopped by just after opening yesterday and ordered take out. A large cheese pizza and basked stuffed shells. I waited to post the review so we could try both dishes. Pizza last night and shells tonight. The pasta dish comes with salad and two rolls. Everything was great. The only comments I would add is that the dough (used for the pizza crust and rolls) seems different than we remember - a bit thicker and heavier. Still good but more filling. Of course we'll be back - I need try to to beat Sue's high score on Ms. Pac-man! Still only a quarter a game read more

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I'm not a picky eater in any matter , but I can say literally anything else would have been better than eating here. The staff are friendly and prices aren't bad. Though the food was subpar at best. read more

It definitely has old world vibes but in a good way. Friendly older staff, drinks, pizza and Italian food. It's a place you probably love or don't really care for. We liked it, reasonable cost to value, kids like going. Worth trying at least once to see if it's your kind of place. read more

I really enjoyed the pizza and I will definitely be back again for more, I always ask for a little extra sauce and that makes it perfect for me! read more

Loved their spaghetti. Great service. Pizzas are always tops. A must try spot if you're in the Trenton area

Easily the best pizza Downriver. The very best. The Del's Special with extra sauce and extra mushrooms is my go-to. But the spaghetti dishes and antipasto salads are great too. The service is personable, very friendly and the overall atmosphere much improved since they redecorated. The unofficial historian of Downriver, Tony, runs the place. Pick his brain and be amazed. But try the pizza for sure. You WILL come again. read more

I had dinner at Del's tonight with my mom and it was great! It was the first time either of had eaten there. I found their menu online last week and was so excited to discover a local place that offered calzones, which I haven't had since I was little. You can add one extra ingredient to the calzones, so I added black olives to mine and my mom added mushrooms to hers. Both versions were delicious! Our waitress was also awesome and super helpful! I loved the old-school decor with arcade games, a vintage pay phone, and framed photographs over the bar, too, We were both very happy with the experience, and I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

Best pizza in Wayne County... wish they had a location in Livingston county! Toni and staff did a great job for my dads 90th birthday party at Kinghaven! read more

I haven't been to Del's in years but friends always say how good it is so when I moved to Trenton and received a $10 off coupon I decided to order carryout for a small birthday celebration. Big mistake. Ordered a large with two items and a small with two items. On the large the toppings were skimpy and on the small the toppings were all in the center, not scattered around. Next, antipasto salad didn't have any ham or olives but lots of celery, who puts celery in an antipasto salad? Romain lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and salami, that was the salad. The cheese bread was huge pieces of pizza dough with cheese melted on top and when baked they became one big lump of bread with melted cheese that ended up in the trash because you couldn't even cut it into smaller pieces. To make matters worse my $10 coupon suddenly became $5 and my daughter who picked up the order didn't pay attention to the coupon's value! Needless to say this is my last trip to Del's! read more

Arrive at 5:15 pm. Ordered by 5:20. Couple sat down in front of us five minutes later. Another couple 10 minutes later behind us. Then a large party next to us maybe 1/2 hour after we ordered. ALL ALL ALL of them got their pizza and other dishes before us. 6:00 rolls around, no pizza, 6:15 rolls around no pizza. Finally at 6:25 I finally said WTF is going on, tables that sat after us are already getting their bills. Maybe 10 minutes later finally got a pizza well done on one side, barely cooked on the other with toppings so uneven some pieces had no toppings at all. VERY VERY disappointed. read more

Del's pizza is absolutely wonderful. Simple food done extremely well. Have to try the antipasto salad! Have yet to have a bad meal.

I've heard Del's had the best pizza so I finally decided to try it out after a walk at Elizabeth Park. We didn't order pizza, but opted for the cheesy bread and were so disappointed. It tasted like plain dough, no seasoning or flavor with cheese on it. Some of the cheese wasn't even on all the breadsticks. I always like to support local restaurants and businesses, but this Del's visit was a bust. Jet's and Hungry Howie's, hell even Little Caesar's has way better cheesy bread. I still want to try the pizza at Del's, but after the cheesy bread fail I need a couple weeks. read more

Del's Pizzeria & Restaurant - Cheesy breadsticks - Pizza Near Me - Trenton, Michigan

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Sat down and waited 10 minutes before our server even came up to us. Then after placing the order, we sat and waited an hour and 20 minutes and still nothing. Our server never once came up to us to let us know how much longer our pizza would take, but she constantly checked on other tables. I finally tracked her down and when I asked how much longer she said she didn't know. I've heard this pizza is delicious, wish I could've tried it. Especially being 8 months pregnant, it sounded delicious. The least they could've done was comp the drinks that sat there and got watered down with ice while we waited. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Amazing wonderful pizza ... one of the best downriver, homemade with awesome toppings, I recommend the house special !! Truly, L Tims read more

I'll start off with the good. Service is good and friendly. I also like the food. Old school pizza and Italian dishes that hit the spot. The problem is the restaurant itself. I'd just call it uncomfortable. Tables and chairs are uncomfortable. It is very bright. Bad lighting. This is like eating in someone's basement. If you took someone there on a first date you might not get a second. This place desperately needs a makeover. read more

Del's pizza was like a much needed warm hug. The decor on the interior and exterior makes this place seem a little unassuming, but I can say I felt right at home while dined in. Each server greeted us with smiles on their faces and our waitress in particular was very friendly and made great suggestions. We ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich as well as a pepperoni pizza. The sandwich was incredibly good! The bread was soft and there was a perfect balance of ingredients. The pizza itself was soo cheesy and hit the spot right away! (Even tasted great cold later that night!) All in all, I would definitely revisit. If not for the food, for the episodes of Judge Judy playing on the tv in the back of the restaurant ;) read more

They've been here for decades. Always nice to visit a place so much a part of your history. The service is somewhat slow, but the wait is worth it. Pizza is always tasty and hasn't changed since they first opened. They have a full bar and drinks are reasonably priced. When you walk through the door, it's like seeing an old friend. Not much has changed. What do paneled walls, red and black decor. They even have a Pac-Man game you can play! Their Stromboli is very good and huge. The pizza is the star with many choices of toppings. Try it, and support local businesses. read more

Forget looking on YouTube for "Italian Grandma makes _______(fill in the blank Italian food). Go to Del's. Just go. The owner is a lovely, caring, passionate, and 100% Italian woman working to make the most delicious meals -- oh yeah, and she is in her 90s. She does what I could only dream of doing in the kitchen. I'm not only in awe of her dedication for her food, but the passion she has for her customers. You will often see her chatting briefly with guests, giving children ice cream, and having friendly conversation. This is the type of place to bring your family, or to go and have a quick brew with friends and enjoy a pizza. Not much has changed in terms of the atmosphere here - and I'm OK with that! You'll see nostalgic pictures, pics of famous folks, and classic Pac-man arcade video games. If you're looking for commercial frills, 2 for 20 specials, and blue margaritas, this isn't the place. However, if you're looking for the best tasting pasta sauces and dishes, homemade breads, fresh salads, round pizzas-- all served with a small town flare -- Del's is your place. Specifics I have tried: The chicken parm -- awesome --, the greek salad--awesome, the cheese bread app--awesome, various pizzas--awesome....I think you get my point. The bottom line is that this place is way more than just pizza; seriously, try the other dishes as well! I really, really hope this establishment lives on! Sidenote: The service is awesome! We have the usual waitress Sunday evenings; she is super accommodating, professional, knows the menu, and will remember you/your table. Big kudos here as well! read more

We got the keys to our new home down the street from Del's in Downtown Trenton. Celebrations began at an empty house, and we decided to scoop two pizzas and the amazing, chewy, heavenly, cheesy bread with the greatest marinara dipping sauce I've ever had. The pizza is also pretty good, I would give it 4-stars...but mannnn that breadstick recipe is 5-stars all the way. If you're looking for low-key, beer with your pizza, old-school arcade games in the lounge type of setting, this is your spot! Service was precise, friendly, and on-time, and the prices are exactly what they should be. Show them some love, Downriver. read more

First time trying this restaurant and WOW! We got the veal parmesan and I have to say this is the best veal parm i've ever had. I also had the cheese bread and a house salad, Delicious! Very affordable, we will be back! read more

C'mon, this is as good as it gets for Italian food in Trenton. I might be a little biased because as a kid I knew the owner's son and used to ride my bike to hang out here (before and after going to Elizabeth Park, which is right down the road - see my review for that place). But this is the real deal and a Downriver classic, nonetheless. As kids we would always get excited when Mom would get us Del's pizza. It's still good. They also have all the other Italian classics at reasonable prices and a casual dining atmosphere. Come to Del's and you'll see Downriver families that have been coming here for generations. The "famous bar" with many pictures of well-knownish diners above the bar is worth a stop in by itself. The whole establishment has a real homey and old school vibe that will transport you back to simpler times. Not fancy or pretentious, but time-tested. A perfect place to pick up a pizza for a picnic in Elizabeth Park. read more

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The food was in my opinion not all that great. Was recommended by my childhood friend, it's her favorite. So perhaps just not for me

Good local spot pizza is good try the wing dings too fall off the bone nice interior very cozy

If there was a show called Pizzeria Rescue, this place would be the pilot episode. While waiting an hour and 15 minutes for the pizza, we watched 3 families leave due to no service. And when our food came out it had the wrong toppings. The entire restaurant filled up with smoke during our time there. And when the check came, I gave her a credit card to pay for a $40.90 check and she came back and charged me $50.90 because the other waitress, mess up in the math. There was Zero communication about the missed billing. She just took it upon herself to charge me more. I really didn't like that. read more

Haven't been out to eat much during covid, but it was time! Went to local spot that I knew wouldn't be crowded. They do a lot of carryout and it was a weekday. I was craving mamas pasta. There she was in the hot kitchen serving up what she does so well. My made to order, special request pasta!!! Unfortunately, I ate the whole thing because it was soooo yummy! Hubby had pizza which he gives a thumbs up!!! read more

Del's Pizzeria & Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Trenton, Michigan

We didn't expect much, but we're pleasantly surprised with the food. Waking into this restaurant was like taking a step 40 years into the past. The pizza, and antipasto salad were very good and the prices were reasonable. We'll be returning for sure. read more

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Really good large pizza supreme. Large salad. Get their house Italian to dip your pizza crust in. Yum. You're welcome.

Just had a carry out order. I haven't been here in many years. It did not disappoint. We just ordered a Baked Lasagna with a tossed salad and a large cheese pizza. Excellent. It was ready when I got there and still piping hot. Food is simple and delicious. Can't wait to order again. Employees wearing masks and super friendly. read more

We had reservations for about 20 people or so. They were very accommodating...however, the building was not. There were other large groups there too and it was wayyyyyyy overcrowded. You couldn't even get up to go to the bathroom because there was either a wall behind you or the person's chair behind you was touching yours. Breadsticks were really good and the salad was very fresh. The pizza though....ugh....not good at all. The pies weren't even cut through all the way so everyone had to pull apart their slices and that left other slices with no toppings or no dough. It kind of tasted like it was made 45 mins before we got there and then just warmed up. The cheese wasn't very "melty" - it was just greasy like it had been reheated. After the wait staff brought out the food, we never saw them again...no joke. My aunt was doing the bussing and trying to squeeze between seats to get us more cups and napkins. Service could have been better...they were really busy, but it looked like all large groups, so I'm sure most had reservations and they could have planned ahead before they got overwhelmed. Based on the other positive reviews, I'd definitely be willing to give this place another shot, but I will for sure not be going with that big of a group next time!! read more

Del's is the homey neighborhood place that you take your kids to, that your folks took you to, and your grandparents had dates at. It has been around since 1953, this location has been there since the early 70s I think. Same family running it, and "Mama Del" is still in charge - great pizzas and pasta. This is NOT a chain or a sports bar, (although the game is always on the 2 TVs there) where your pizza is rushed out to you. Everything is homemade, and they take their time to do it right. Prices are set for families with kids. Reasonable, with good portions. Bar is your typical beer/shot kind of place, or basic mixed drinks. Mostly bottled beer, decent selection of wine, nothing fancy but it fits the atmosphere. Its nice to eat in a place where you can actually talk to everyone at your table, instead of loud music and waitstaff trying to upsell the entire menu. My favorites: sausage and onion pizza, the "house special" pizza which has mushrooms, green peppers, ham and a ton of other stuff on it. The stuffed shells are INCREDIBLE. "Mama Del" makes that sauce every day and it is amazing. The antipasto salad is good. Diehly D. who reviewed below and insulted her must prefer his meals made by teenagers at fast food places. Yes, the decor is still from the 70s - its very clean but shows signs of age obviously. Places like this won't be around much anymore in our fast food lifestyle - you should make Dels a regular stop. Say hi to Tony and don't be afraid to chat him up about the local community, politics or music! read more

Outstanding pizza! Cooked perfectly, generous with ingredients. The best part was the sauce. It had an old school Nonna flavor to it. Bread and salad was good as well. read more

Outstanding! Fresh homemade pizzas... We had three. All the ingredients were perfect and loaded a top a medium thick yet crunchy crust. The salad was fresh and delicious. The same family has been in the kitchen for decades, and it shows . read more

Dels Pizza is THE best !! OMG- the Special Deluxe Spaghetti is so wonderful , so good. I want to taste its perfectness more often. NUMMY! It comes with a fresh salad & home made roll knots. My favorite Italian food since 1967! In my home town of Trenton. Sweet memories. Awesome dinner! This is one of Downrivers best kept secrets . read more

Ordered two pizzas last night, one meat lovers and one veggie, for pickup. When we got there the pizzas were ready, nice and hot, and it cost less then I was quoted, which was very nice. Got the pizzas home and we loved them, nice crust, nice toppings, and it was not greasy at all. We will definitely be getting our pizzas from Del's from now on. This was our first experience with Del's. read more

When my grandpa died (like 20 years ago, so no need to make this sad), and my extended family flew in from Minnesota and North Dakota for the funeral, Del's sent over free pizzas to help in our grievances. This is the kind of place Del's is. Their pizza is excellent and reasonably priced; but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The cannolis are excellent too! read more

Yuck! Pizza soup... if you like that. I try them about every three years; right about the time I forget how bad it was last time. I don't know what the deal is with their dough, but even if I order well done the toppings just slide around like nothing is actually cooked in, and the crust is always wet, sweaty and nasty. Gag. I'm done. I try ... to support local business whenever possible, but c'mon man! Two stars only effort (I think), but pizza ... no. read more

If this place were on the other side of town it would be voted best pizza in the Detroit area. It is downriver though, and the trend setters are missing out big time. This is one of the best pizzas you can get. The same family has owned and operated it since at least the early 70s, and maybe before that. Not in the mood for pizza? Try their other authentic Italian specialites. These are really good people serving really good food, and it truly is a hidden gem down on West Jefferson. read more

Beware their menu lies... The large is not the 16" like their web site and menu states. Ordered a large and was surprised when I picked it up. So right there it started to go wrong. Got home and the pizza was not cut very good. The flavor was just ok, a bit odd but not horrible. They skimp on toppings, hardly any cheese. There wasn't enough sauce to talk about. The crust had a nice crisp to it, but still a very slight odd flavor. This was my first time trying Del's and it will be my last time. read more

Awesome Gluten Free pizza !! The pizza is in an aluminum pan for carry out. I had 3 toppings for $10 excellent price. Del's

This place has been a Trenton Institution for years and rightly so. BEST EVER. I lived in Southern California and came back home to visit. We ordered a pizza from this place and it sure did bring back memories. There pizza is consistent with high quality and great flavor. read more