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    DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza

    3.8 (396 reviews)
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    Open • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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    DELUCIA'S BRICK OVEN PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Daniel B.

    As someone living in Queens, my pursuit of all of the top rated pizza places has always been missing one of the holy grails because of how long it would take to get to DeLucia's. Luckily, I planned a trip to Jersey that made it only 45 minutes out of the way, so I had to stop. And I'm glad I did. We're talking zero flop, burn your face off hot pizza that is smoking hot out of the oven. Thin crust, phenomenal sauce and cheese with a dimension and quality to it, and the perfect slight saltiness to take it over the top. I'm not saying this was the best pizza I've ever had, but it's definitely in the conversation and right up there with all the greats - and well deserving of the 9.4. The only unfortunate part is I see myself driving to Raritan more often now because I know I'm going to want this pizza again and again!

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    Daniel D.

    #AfterWeLawyerWeEat. #FirstTimerAlert. DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza (Raritan, NJ). Parking readily available on the street. Walk up and right in. Order at the Counter in the same space they're working hard to push out the pizzas. Large House Salad (ya know, for the greens and gut health). Large Pie, Half Plain / Half Pepperoni. Crispy crust but definitely a little more thickness to your traditional "bar pie." Flavor was spot on. Nice char. Classic joint. Good attentive service. Wash down the deliciousness with a Glass Coca-Cola. Easy on the wallet too. A must try, check it out!

    Brick oven from Delucia in Raritan NJ
    Lisa A.

    Drove an hour with my family to try their brick oven pizza. It was given a high rating from barstool on IG. Pizza they served was 1-2 day old reheated pizza. The cheese was burnt and dry. Tomato sauce was had no flavor. Truly disappointed and not worth the drive. I do not recommend this place. Staff was unfriendly and the kitchen was very dirty.

    Plain slice
    Brendan B.

    Another great portnoy reviewed pizza spot. It is one of the places where they don't sell slices only whole pies so keep that in mind. Crust was less bar pie like but still firm which I really liked and sauce and cheese had great flavor. Wait time was only 20mins but I did go in on a Wednesday at like 5pm so plan ahead if it's a busy time/day. Inside is really cool and old school and looks like your typical old school brick oven pizzeria. Definitely recommend stopping here especially if you're a fan of portnoys high rated spots!

    Large Pizza
    Aqeel T.

    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.

    The Works Pizza and Margherita Pizza
    Joseph U.

    Calling ahead was the way to go. Called in at 4:15 to eat at 6:15. Super friendly staff. Crispy crust and steaming hot pizza was delicious! The crust wasn't burnt, but perfectly charred to give it that crunch. My party of 3 crushed two pizzas! Sipping on some Cokes in glass bottles was a nice touch too!

    Large Pizza
    Shelby A.

    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.

    Margherita Pizza
    Monica M.

    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!

    Dwinel B.

    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.

    Roasted Red Pepper and Mozzarella Cheese
    Patricia Z.

    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

    Hot Honey Pepperoni pizza
    Larry F.

    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.

    Large pie.

    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.

    Small cheese

    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.

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    Ask the Community - DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza

    Are they cash only?

    No, they accept credit cards.

    Is this the place that David Portnoy gave the highest rating?

    Yes, it is!🤌🍕

    Are they taking phone orders? Or are they just so busy it's the type of place you need to call 100 times and get lucky?

    Depends when you call. You must call exactly when they open and can make reservations for that evening. Christian is the owner. They are very busy noon time and run out very quickly.

    Are they still open? I tried to order this evening, and was told by Grubhub that they are closed.

    I think they are on vacation this week.

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    We came here on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't crowded at all, probably because it was a beautiful,…read moresunny spring day. Parking is in the back in the ShopRite lot, or you can try to park on the street. Somerville has become quite a foodie town, and street parking can be difficult to find. We had a party of five and were seated promptly at a round table, which was nice. We could all chat and see each other. Our server was friendly and professional and answered all our questions about the food. The meals were entree-sized instead of lunch-sized. Alfonso's doesn't allow lunch portions on Sundays. To start, we were given a family-style salad. It was mediocre at best. Boring. Mostly iceberg lettuce, no tomatoes, red onion on top, carrots, and cucumber. The complimentary bread was good, but it wasn't Italian. We were given another basket after we finished the first one. The butter was in those little plastic containers. Nothing fancy. Our entrees were: Dinner Giambotta (mild): Italian sausage, peppers, onions, potatoes, garlic, white balsamic parmesan sauce. Shrimp and Scallop Scampi Scallops & Shrimp Al Limone: Imported Roman artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, and green olives in a lemon butter white wine sauce. Cheese Tortellini Al Forno: Rose sauce, parmesan, fresh mozzarella. Eggplant Rollatini. My daughter had a Mediterranean Mule, which consisted of Figenza fig vodka, ginger beer, & lime juice. She enjoyed it! We all enjoyed our fairly large entrees, and most of us took some home. I would recommend Alfonso's. I've been here before and enjoyed it as well.

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