Amazing pizza, truly an institution. Call ahead to reserve your time otherwise you're SOL. Honestly simple is better here, the pizza is just a masterpiece based on the oven they have. They should never renovate this place. Also bring your own wine, it's BYOB! read more

We bought a large pie this past Friday. With the pizza reviewer hype, we had to try out one of the top reviews given to a Nj pizza restaurant. When I picked up my pie, we ate our first slices outside. The pizza was warm, and I wish it was scolding hot. This was phone order that we picked up in 25 minutes. So I don't know if this pie was one that was already made. The pie was well done. I like my pie with some white mozzarella cheese still on the pie. The pie was kinda orange when you look at the pictures I posted. Some of the crust and slice underneath was burnt. Plus when you look at the pie, it was not a perfect circle. One slice was out of place. As for the pizza slice, it was a bit on the salty side. The pizza base crust was a little on the heavy side. It was not thinner or on the lighter side. This reminded me of the way Vermont pizza is made, well done. The pizza was ok, and people's opinion is very subjective. What one person thinks is a 9.4 out of 10, could be an 8.4 by another. I couldn't test if the crust held up the cheese and sauce since I picked it up warm. From what I gathered with the underside crust, I would not flop since the crust was on the heavy side. Overall, I would try it out again and eat in so I get the great experience of the pizza pie coming right out of the oven! read more

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Came here both on the persuasion from my pizza-crazed family and based on the One Bite Review on YouTube; Personally not my 9.4 but the crust itself is absolutely unique- it is the ONLY thin crust, crispy pizza that has not caused any issues with my dental work. Ever. Parents got the Original with sausage, and they're STILL talking about it; both of them grew up in Northern New Jersey, so they KNOW good pizza when they taste it. This place is just THAT exceptional. Hours are a little odd, but service was spot-on, bathrooms are not handicap accessible and behind the kitchen, but very clean and in good working order. Overall, we all will be back again, when we have the time to make the hike over from Philly! read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

I finally made the pilgrimage to DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza after bookmarking it for months thanks to the pizza hype machine himself, Dave Portnoy. Naturally, I walked in expecting a life-changing pizza experience... maybe angels singing... maybe my taste buds ascending to another dimension. What I got instead was a good pie -- just not quite the legendary, internet-breaking experience I had built up in my head. First thing to know: this place is old school. When they sell out, that's it -- game over. We actually had to call in our order hours in advance, so there's a bit of a jumping-through-hoops situation if you want to secure a pie. Also, there's no table service. You order your pie at the counter, grab a table if one's available, and drinks are in that classic see-through fridge where you grab them yourself. Parking is street parking only (no dedicated lot), so be ready to circle a bit. One pro tip: cash is cheaper than credit card here. Now the pizza itself. The cheese had nice blistering and the ingredients tasted fresh. The sauce definitely leans sweet, which I know a lot of people enjoy. Personally, I'm more of a tangy / saltier sauce guy, so the sweetness stood out to me. The dough is where I had mixed feelings. It held together nicely, but felt a little dry for my liking. I also tend to prefer wood or charcoal-fired pizzas because that smoky flavor adds another dimension that I didn't quite get here. Overall verdict: good pizza, just maybe a little overhyped for the score it got. Still worth trying if you're in the area -- just maybe leave the life-altering expectations at the door. Good pie. Just not quite the pizza enlightenment I was promised. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Large Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

As a Raritan local, DeLucia's has been a point of debate in my family for generations. I've always been Team DeLucia's, and even though I moved away years ago, whenever I'm back in town, I make sure to grab a couple of pies. The reason it's been such a debate is because it's completely unique. The oven is over 100 years old, and the pizza somehow tastes like the oven itself--in the best possible way. The pies come out well done, which is part of their character. If that's not your thing, you probably won't get the hype. Also, the biggest sleeper on the menu is the calzone. It's excellent and basically an entire large pizza folded in half. Unfortunately, while the Portnoy review may have saved the business, I think it also hurt the quality of the product. They never seem to have figured out how to keep up with the demand, especially when it comes to the dough. It rarely tastes like it's had enough time to properly proof. I see a lot of comments calling it a bar pie, which is probably a testament to how cracker-thin and crisp the crust has become. Today, I ordered assuming the hype had finally died down. The website still said they were sold out--even though they weren't--and I started calling when they opened at 1:30 but couldn't get through until almost 2:00. So apparently not. Sadly, the mixed reviews seem to be right. The sauce was good, the pepperoni was the good stuff, and it probably could have used a little more cheese. But overall, it was salty and oddly bland at the same time. The dough had virtually no flavor. To top it off, one large pepperoni pizza and a calzone came out to $50. I know inflation is real, but that's bananas. It pains me to say it, but I think I finally have to throw in the towel on DeLucia's. It flew too close to the sun. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Large pie. - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

THIS PLACE RUINS THE TOWN!!! We have people who park in quick check and cross the middle of the road instead of using the crosswalk just 15 feet away... I can't begin to tell you how many times I need to hit my brakes... OH AND WORSE, there's people in the included photo that park in the lane that's the only straight lane through the intersection.... This is ridiculous!! Police should camp this place and start cleaning up the nonsense!!! Shame on you DeLucias for allowing this to happen. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - DeLucias brick oven pizza nonsense - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

Excellent but 9.4 Dave! I am surprised he rated this pizza that high I mean it's excellent, crisp, no flop, slight tang to it. I enjoyed the small cheese but I'd give it like an 8. He likes this bar type pie. Place wasn't as busy as I had expected so I dined in. Took left overs for my wife. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Small cheese - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

Was in the area for a meeting a saw this pizzeria that Dave Portnoy ranked 9.4. I had to stop by and check it out. I showed up right before they opened and stood in a short line. They seem to have a pretty good system. You order, sit and they call your name shortly after to pick up your pie(s). The place is small but several small tables if you choose to sit in. The pizza is great. Thin, not floppy and just good pizza. Overall a good experience. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

This is an old school brick oven pizzeria, small menu and when they sell out thats it. Normally the wait times are long. I got lucky we didn't wait long at all. Went out of curiosity. Dave Portnoy gave it 9.4. Staff is friendly. You place your order then you sit. There is no table service. Drinks are from the fridge. Pie was ok. Not a fan of crunchy thin crust. It was too well done read more

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I traveled 1 and 1/2 hours away to try this pizza. I am glad I did, I heard it is one of the last of the brick oven pizza spots left in NJ. Let me tell you this pizza is soooooo good I should have bought 2. The crust and all the ingredients are awesome. I highly recommend getting pizza there. Get there early because they will sell out. I waited 50 minutes for my pizza and it was well worth the wait. I will go back and try other pizzas. I wish there were more stars because they deserve more than 5 stars. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Hot Honey Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

Finally was able to come in and try the infamous DeLucia's! After trying to call and get thru for a same day reservation for 30 minutes from two different phones and no joke 45 calls I was able to get an order for dine in placed. There is limited street parking so plan accordingly. We were able to park a block away on a not as busy side street. There are a few tables out front and indoor seating. I preferred to sit inside as it was hot out. The inside is rather outdated and gives a musty vibe. We say down and waited about 20 minutes for our two pies to come out. The margherita pie was delicious and a thin crust but needed some pepper flakes and garlic powder for flavoring. The famous large pie is well done and the crust had a gritty texture to me. It was good but nothing special in my opinion. This pizza stop definitely has an overhype rating to is creating the difficulty to get an order here. If you're in the area it's definitely a try once to say you've had it place. I give it a 7/10 for a bar pie. I can say I would prefer my thin crust pies from my local go to spots. read more

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The pizza was as good as advertised! It truly validated Dave Portnoy's 9.4 rating. Highly recommend and worth the drive, read more

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I understand that Dave gave them a 9.4 and all, but I give it a 6 at best. Tried it twice. Order 4 pies the first time and I like bar style crispy pies, but the cheese was overcooked once point it was dry and almost cracker like. The other pies weren't much better. I like a nice crispy crust, but this was too dry for me and my family and this was after spending $90 on 4 pies. read more

I was recommended this pizza by a friend. Also heard about it online. I had high expectations. And this first experience of mine exceeded those expectations. Absolutely downright incredible. 10/10. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

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Mr Bear approved Suggests hot honey pie Glad such a nice place is close by Found watching Dave review it read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Mr. Bear tried the hot honey and loved it - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

1/16/26 - I had a very special celebratory lunch today so I decided to make it even more special by taking my dining partner to the holy grail of Central NJ pizza.... the one and only DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza in Raritan, NJ. DeLucia's is a tiny pizzeria that first opened its doors in 1917. They have maybe a dozen tables and only one small oven that you can see in the kitchen picture. There's usually a wait to get a table. And if you decide to go late in the day, there is a chance you can find a SOLD OUT sign on the door because they only make a certain number of pies per day. Once they're sold out, that's it for the day. What's the hype? They make a very thin crust pie on par with the famous New Haven area places. We ordered two large plain pies... one to eat there and one to bring home for the family. There are no individual slices sold here but it's OK because the slices are so thin, you will probably eat double what you normally eat anyways. So ordering whole pies definitely works. The slices are EXTREMELY thin and crispy. The outer crust, although a bit dry, is crunchy and flavorful. The undercarriage is crunchy as well and the slices stand perfectly straight and at attention awaiting your bite. The sauce is tangy, well seasoned and wonderfully delicious. The cheese is a bit light but I suspect the thin undercarriage can't support more than is provided. If you haven't already tried this place and love those New Haven shops, save yourself the 2 hour drive to CT and give this a shot. All the ingredients taste premium and top-notch. It is not the most inexpensive pizza shop but I guess you get what you pay for, right? I actually loved the atmosphere and the pizza! When you walk in the door, it's like stepping into the past. But with all the stuff regarding wait times and sellouts, it makes it a bit tough to plan a family dinner here. Other notes: they do take credit cards. Parking is on the street and can be a bit challenging. Overall Rating: A- read more

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Best pizza in central jersey hands down! It's an old school vibe and you have to preorder early in the day due to demand. The pizza is super thin and tastes fantastic. Street parking only. Takes cash and card I believe. read more

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My holy grail! This place is a must when I'm in town!!! Best pizza in the US. Have loved this place since my first bite over 20 yrs ago

Okay, I finally made it here DeLucia's and I'm a little surprised. This place is sitting at a 9.4, and while it's definitely good pizza, I don't think it's a 9.4. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I've been to almost all the 9+ spots. Usually after the first bite, you get it - it clicks why they're rated that high. That didn't happen here. Don't get me wrong, it's good pizza. I'd come back. But for me, this is more like an 8.6 than a 9.4. read more

So, I'm going to base this review as if we didn't drive over an hour to get there. We called in our order in at noon for a 6:30pm pickup. It took us 36 tries to get through but we finally did. The pickup process was smooth. Everything was ready at 6:30 when we arrived. We got a traditional cheese and a small Meatball Parm pizza. For the cheese. I think we went in with the bar at an elite, best in the tri state area. Pizza was good. Crust wasn't as crispy as I would like (maybe it sat in the box?). The cheese/ sauce ratio was just little off for me. The meatball parm pizza was the real deal. It had both mozzarella and provolone cheese and the contrast of the two worked extremely well. Meatball pieces were very good. Not overwhelming but not too little. Honestly, if I was local, this could be in my rotation. VERY VERY wallet friendly. The 2 pies only came to $32. read more

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DeLucia's has been a bee buzzing around in conversations all around me. From work, to the grocery store and even my own brother! So I knew we had to go try it. We went later in the evening to order two pies to-go. First impressions was a sweet older lady outside fixing the potted plants and we had a sweet chat about how everyone must be down the shore for the holiday weekend. When walking into the small establishment the seating was already packed and workerswere running about. I went to the window to place our order and the lady behind the counter informed me the pizza wouldn't be ready for two hours! I was a little taken aback but my group and I were determined to try this pizza. So we decided to order three pies and wait. Now, the big question, was it worth the wait? YES. This pizza is easily in my top three of best pizza places in New Jersey. The char on the. Top from the beautiful flaky crispy crust that you are for sure not giving to your dog! I highly recommend giving this place a try if you can and your best bet may be to call an order in once they open. Good luck to all because they sell out daily! read more

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Outstanding pizza, well worth the drive from Albany, NY area. We got there about 20 minutes before they opened and only one other person in line ahead of us. Once open we ordered and sat at a table in corner and not long after a line formed, the wait was rather short maybe 15-20 minutes top for pizza to arrive. We ordered large 1/2 cheese 1/2 sausage, pie was fresh and hot and crust was crisp and sturdy, not limp like a lot of thin crust pizza. We definitely see how this ranked high on the pizza review. We'll be back! read more

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Rating: 7.5/10 I've been checking out different pizza spots across the Northeast, and over time, I've learned to pay attention to a few key things -- the water (which people say makes a difference here), the tomato sauce quality, and the texture of the crust. Like a lot of people, I came to DeLucia's because of Dave Portnoy's review. After trying a few of the places he's rated, I've started to get a sense of what he looks for -- especially when it comes to texture. DeLucia's definitely delivers on that front. The crust has a firm, crunchy bite to it -- no doubt helped by the brick oven. But for me, the overall pizza didn't really stand out as anything special. It was solid, but not something I'd go out of my way for again. One thing that held the experience back was that you can't order individual slices -- only whole pies. That made it harder to try more than one thing, and honestly, it was just too much food (and money) for what it was. I was hoping for something that left a lasting impression, but this one didn't quite hit that mark. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Standard Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

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My friend and I were excited to go here. He told me we have to call early and we had an hour or a little over an hour drive to get to the pizza place We called just as they opened and placed an order. One cheese pizza we also ordered a pizza with meatballs. Figured we'd take whatever we didn't eat, which would've been a fair amount to go. Came back around 1:15 PM. Pizzas just came out of the oven. We sat down to eat them. The crust was nice and thin the cheese looked great and so did the meatballs. . The ingredients were a good quality. However the crust tasted slightly odd. The cheese had good flavor, but I really couldn't taste the sauce very well. It just kind of blended into the cheese My buddy thought the same. He tasted the crust and the cheese, but The sauce was definitely lacking. I love the taste of a pizza that's perfectly balanced good thin crust good quality, tangy cheese. With a full flavor, the sauce just the right sweetness, not too tart not too sweet but flavorful. When all three ingredients, the crust, cheese and sauce are done just right it's a fantastic pizza The lack of flavor of the sauce on the cheese pizza made it disappointing. The meatballs were pretty good on the other pizza. We each had about five slices between the two pizzas. We took the rest to go. Definitely not a 9.4. Not with that lack of flavor from the sauce. I'd overall give it around a 6.8. There are so many pizza places right in Bergen County New Jersey and also close to Bloomfield New Jersey. There are two fantastic places. I would not come back here again to try the pizza again. Too long a ride. The staff is pretty rough and gruff. Not a good attitude from the staff at all. read more

My boyfriend and I just tried this well known New Jersey pizza spot, and it definitely is so good. The crust was crispy thin perfection, and held up without wilting. The cheese pizza? Absolute fire, this is now my new favorite thin slice pizza. We also tried the Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pizza which was also very good but the sourness of the rabe (more than usual) made the cheese pizza the winner of the night! I am definitely coming back to try the meatball pizza and other flavors. Amazing thin crispy crust pizza at an affordable price. Will be coming back soon! HEADS UP - You do need to call HOURS before you intend to want the pizza, they only take so many orders a day. If you get a busy line, keep calling, they will answer and let you know if you can place an order or if they are out for the day. read more

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Rating: 4/5 DeLucia's serves the kind of pizza I personally love -- thin crust, classic, and full of that old school charm. The pizza was great overall and I have no real complaints. The crust had a nice bite and the flavor was solid throughout. I do think toppings would elevate the experience a bit since the plain cheese, while good, started to feel a little repetitive. I also would have preferred the crust just a touch thinner, but that's just personal preference. I can definitely see why it's considered one of the top spots in town. One small hiccup -- my order was forgotten and I had to wait about 20 extra minutes when I came to pick it up. Not a big deal, just a slight inconvenience. All in all, it's a strong pizza spot that I'd happily go back to. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

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Some of the best pizza in Jersey. You definitely should plan ahead because a spontaneous trip isn't feasible unless you live close by. It gets so busy and hours vary based on business and whether they sell out early or not. read more

9.4??? Come on Dave, this is 100% a solid 9.6!!! Get it right brother!!! We stopped by recently on the way to our hotel from the airport. In fact we planned the entire day around this pizza. We walked in and ordered a large with just cheese and she said the wait was 45-55 minutes which we didn't mind because of all the hype. So we went over to the liquor store and QuickChek to grab some things while we waited. So as time passed we walked in to get the pie and sat outside on the tables to eat it. When you open the box the first thing you see is the light of the pizza gods. Saying, Welcome to pizza heaven! Wow, I thought! If this pizza tastes as good as it looked I'm going to pass out of happiness. So one bite, everyone knows the rules and I crush my first piece. Daaayum!!! Yep, it's better than expected. We added some crushed red pepper flakes, grated parm, and garlic powder. Heavenly!!! In fact it's so good I only ate two pieces because I wanted to appreciate it more later on too. The employees here are nice even though they are bombarded non-stop, they were still kind and helpful and I appreciate that a lot! We initially wanted to sit inside, but all the tables were taken except the ones that had a reservation sign on them. It's old school inside, small, and quaint. Loved it! I am glad we stopped by because I've been wanting to try this pizza for over two years now. Thanks for the great service and the great pie. We will see you the next time we are in town. Enjoy :) read more

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*DeLucia's was featured on Dave Portnoy's one bite pizza review where he rated them a 9.4* My husband & I had lunch in Jersey, and this place was about 30 minutes away, so we decided to stop by for some pizza before heading home. I tried calling them to place my order at 1:30, but the phone line was busy. 15 minutes & 72 redials later, I finally got through. I got 2 pies- a plain cheese and a half sausage & half pepperoni with Mike's hot honey. They quoted me "about an hour" wait, so we just walked around Bridgewater Commons (5 minutes away) to waste 45-50 min. The pizza location is in a residential setting with almost no parking available. There are 8 tables in the restaurant for dining in, but most ppl usually do takeout- the pile of pizza boxes waiting to be picked up is insane. We tried it all in the car, and the pepperoni with hot honey was our favorite out of the 3- it was really good- I liked it better than the cheese, & sausage. However, they were all extra cheesy, thin & had a crispy crust and a sweet taste. The price was cheap, taste was above average and the wait was well worth it. I still think JofBS in NYC & Sally's in New Haven, CT are the best, but if you don't want to make the drive, this is a good option as well. Call ahead, expect to wait a while, and pay cash if you can to avoid the credit card fee :) read more

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Its good pizza (not the best that I've had), but its not worth the hype or the hassle of getting a pizza. Prices are very reasonable, so I'll give it a four. Wanted to make a dinner reservation and started calling around 11:30. Wasn't able to get through, so tried again after the lunch rush (1ish), and got through first time. Made an early reservation at 530... showed up then and the pizza was already ready. Nice not to have to wait, because other parties that showed up at the same time were sitting around a while. I did enjoy the pizza, especially the cheese and the pepperoni hot honey. The base was way too firm for my liking (kind of like eating hard bread). Large pizzas are big... 2 pizzas can feed 5 people (we ordered 4 pizzas for 6, and ended up taking home over a whole pizza). There is some street parking available. Will give it another shot if I'm in the area, but not going in with super high expectations. P.s. leftovers were great the following day after blasting in the oven. read more

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Had to see what the hype was about! We waited 30 mins for a takeout pie, which was pretty good. We got half regular and half pepperoni and it was delicious! read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

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So happy a co-worker from Detroit, came in to town and brought me to this great spot that boasts the highest score ever given to a pizza by Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports, a 9.4 The pizza was absolutely deserving of the high score, definitely one of the best I have ever tried and I've tried quite a few good ones. Thin, crispy crust, charcoal undercarriage, zero flop and a delicious cheese and sauce, simply amazing. Love the old school atmosphere and charm of the place as well. My advice is if you're coming, get there early because when we arrived 20 minutes before it opened, there was already a line formed to get in. Will definitely be back whenever in the area. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Large Plain Pie - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

The pizza is excellent, the crust/undercarriage it perfect. Worth the wait. Old fashioned ambiance, makes it even better. read more

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Expectations and high and this places delivers (just don't expect them to deliver your pizza lol) Trying to call is pretty pointless unless you get very lucky. I tried calling literally 80+ X when it first opened. Go down there and order in person even if it's 2-3 hour wait it's worth it but I don't live too far. Place is small and old school inside, not renovated but you're not coming for comfy seats or views anyway. Pizza is definitely the best I've ever had and I love exploring new pizza place. The Pepperoni and hot honey just hit different and had me dreaming of more. Been twice this week and definitely will be coming back regularly. Must try! read more

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Cute pizza parlor on a nice, quiet street. Loved how thin and crispy the pizza was and they used the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. We went in thinking we'd have leftovers for the night.. Nope! Too good. Service was amazing and the employee who was at the register was super accommodating and we appreciate her help and understanding. Thank you from San Diego! read more

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After being turned away in a previous attempt I was finally able to try it today and honestly I don't get the hype. The crust texture was good but the sauce and cheese were bland which made the slice underwhelming. If you're nearby then go for it but definitely not worth the hour drive. It's a solid average pizza but nothing more. read more

We need a 3.5 star rating... The 44th time calling Saturday at 2:35p was a charm as I got through. First response was that I was looking at 2 hr minimum wait before a pie- no worries. We wanted to dine in the evening so we set up our reservation and as per the process, placed our order on that very call. Street parking- lots available at that time. Walked right in and they greeted us by name and quickly sat us. Grabbed some drinks from one of the coolers and ordered a salad to have something to nibble while we waited. Pizza comes out and oh boy, let's see if this is a Portnoy 9.4 (Worth noting, we have found the sweet spot for his reviews - is actually the 8.2 - 8.6 range. Anything in the 9's has been severely disappointing and barely worth a 6.5- I have chalked it up to him being starved those days). Back to the pizza. In alignment with our theory- this is not a 9.4 for us. However, it could easily be a high 7 or low 8. It was certainly a unique pie and very reminiscent of pizza my mom would make growing up. Mind you, she was an immigrant from India with no ties to Italy. Also note, this is a GOOD thing! Dough was fresh and even had dried flour on the bottom for that powdery feel. The sauce tasted like a plain mash of tomatoes and slightly under-salted. They did not over-cheese the pizza and the oven added a slight char. I think the nostalgia factor alone was worth our 30 min drive on a casual Saturday with the kids. The pizza slices I grabbed had no flop and the crust at the end was dense and compact- a nice change from the chew we normally experience. Service was great. Pizza was good. Yes it can be complicated with the call aheads and limited availability, but it was a good throwback pizza for me. By the way, yelp says they don't accept credit cards but they do indeed take cards and Google Pay. read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Large Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

Outstanding. Pizza is one of my favorite things in the world and I constantly crave it. There is always great debates who is the best in Jersey or NY and I think I can confidently say DeLucia's is up there with one of the best slices around. Very old school inside, you order a pie and that's it. Place seems to be always packed. This is a thin crust style the way it should be, very well done pie with a ton of flavor. Zero flop and stunning to look at when you open the box. Checks all the boxes in my list. Make the trip, you won't regret it. read more

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As a west coaster traveling to the area for work I can tell you that a stop to a 9.4 rated pizza joint on the east coast was high on the priority list. I stoped by on a rainy Tuesday in person because the phones were nuts. I got there at 11a and sat in my car until ~11:15a when I noticed people starting to line up at the door. Although I was first I ended up being 3rd haha. Simple menu, simple process to order. All pizzas are large sized. I got a cheese and a pepperoni with mushroom. After about 25 mins they called my name and I was headed back to my hotel. Of course I had to eat a slice of the cheese in the car on the way back. Let me tell you it was worth every bit of the hype. No flop, bom cheesy, PIPING hot, undercarriage of your dreams. Now there is better pizza in NYC, but my gawd, for a guy from So Cal there's nothing even close to this out where I live. I didn't like the pepperoni & mushroom as much as the cheese but it was still good. There's some comments about the pepperoni being weird but it's the little cup-style pepperoni that cooks up into little cups. I could see if you're used to the large stay-flat style how this could be a shock. Also it's a crispier crust vs a softer crust so that could also be a style preference. But yeah. Get one if you can. I had another pizza slice from a local spot the day before and there was no comparison. That brick oven is the truth! read more

DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - The oven - Pizza Near Me - Raritan, New Jersey

Service is honestly a pain and it is so wild how many people call Delucia's a day. The pizza totally makes up for it though, and it's a nice little spot. One of my favorite pizzas ever. read more