We flew into town exhausted after a long day of travel from Florida with our family. We didn't have…read morea reservation and it was clearly busy, but the manager went way out of his way to seat us right away at the bar and gave us the first available table when one opened. He was very sincere and even surprised us with complimentary drinks and dessert on the house for having to wait. The food, drinks, and service were so top notch that it's my new gold standard. This place is a hidden gem.

If you're looking for a small piece of Italy in Jersey City, Ita Italian Kitchen is it…read more This place has become my go-to and for good reason. The moment you walk in, the hospitality wraps around you the staff genuinely makes you feel like family. That kind of warmth is hard to fake and even harder to find. I started with the Focaccia with Garlic Oil simple, perfect, dangerous because you'll eat the whole thing before your entrée arrives. Then the Spicy Rigatoni with Shrimp? Absolutely not to be skipped. The sauce has the right amount of heat, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and every bite just made sense. I've been back multiple times and it never misses. If you haven't been, you're late...go fix that.

I love bread, and this is an excellent place for people who love bread. The pizza was delicious,…read moretoo, but I keep on finding myself thinking back to the bread. I stopped by in a group of 3 for dinner and we decided to start the meal with their bread and butter tasting ($18). If you love butter, this is totally worth it! You get to try two varieties of their baked in-house breads and the cultured butters they serve are really fun to try. I appreciated that the butter servings were big enough that I could slather a generous layer of the butter onto each piece of bread. My only regret was not ordering more bread. Another pleasant surprise was their salad! I'm usually not one to order salads at restaurants (I could just make it at home!) but I was pleasantly surprised by the salad they had that day. We ordered 3 of their pizzas to try a variety and to take leftovers home. The pizzas were savory, cheesy, and the crust was as delicious as I'd expect! But if I were to be completely honest, I'd save my stomach space to just have a meal full of their bread.

We had heard so many good things about Razza that we took the drive from NY, but it sort of missed…read morethe mark for us in terms of service. The server we had, along with the runners we had, were all quite lackluster and seemed to just want to turn the table quickly. For a place with so much buzz and good pizza to back it up, one would think that the servers would be more excited or happier to work there. Foodwise, the pizza is good - they really deliver on the quality of the ingredients. Excited to try a new restaurant, my party of two ordered 3 pies (their pies are slightly larger than personal pies and eats light). The dough to the pizza is top notch. The pizza is thin but has a good chew to it and I appreciated that the roll of the dough is slightly different depending on what toppings they're holding. For example, the burrata (which was more like stracietella and not burrata) was thinner than the funghi that had heavier toppings. The flavor of the pizzas were well balanced. The shaved onions on the Funghi and Santo pie gave the flavors a lot more depth than other mushroom and sausage pies at other pizzerias. The pies itself ate light and were fluffy with a slight chew, which we really liked. I also like that the dough was seasoned and flavorful. The salad was disappointing though. The $18 kale Caesar was not only bland but the kale was rough and tough. It needed some more massaging to tenderize the leaves. While it was dusted with a good amount of parm, you couldn't really taste anything as it lacked salt and acid. The meatballs were ok. They had good flavor and were tender; perhaps a little too tender? The sauce was excellent but the meatball itself was missing just a little texture. All in all, Razza is a solid 3.5 - I prefer better service from restaurants that charge $25+ for personal size pizzas. Should I be in the neighborhood, we may give it another go, but there are certainly places with the same or better quality of pizza and better service through the other side of the tunnel.

They have wonderful customer service. I don't recall her name but she brought me utensils, a place…read moremat, my food, and took some of my trash! I wish my salad came out before my pizza but I was totally fine with the order. Pizza was delicious, sauce was incredible. The salad was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to come back and try it their pasta next. I got a fountain soda since it was free refills on it and the establishment was very clean, the service I cannot emphasize how wonderful the customer service was and I am more than thrilled to come back. Bathroom was clean, establishment was clean, lovely 10 out of 10.

I used to be a regular a long ways back when I lived in the area. It was always solid for slices…read moreand a pie. I was recently passing thru and stopped in. Wow complete gut renovations and interior. I think some of IG/social media advertising has helped spread the work about this place. Anyhow we got 2 large pies. Still pumping out great pies. Renatos' - In!

I'm a fan of the pizza but not the chicken parm. It was $10, the sauce and everything about it…read morewas flavorless and was meh at best. Maybe I had higher expectations since their pizza still is one of the best around town.

Might be the best slice in Jersey City. And it's huge. And it's pretty cheap. Just a great piece of…read morepizza when you're not looking for a whole pie or some of that fancy schmancy thin crust $24 a pie stuff.

It took an afternoon of jury duty to finally get me out to Larry & Joe's…read more This decades old pizzeria is no frills: no display case, no card either. The menu is pizzeria standard: slices, pies, hot and cold subs. Not wanting to wait for a fresh pie, I snagged a slice of plain Chewy crust, slightly sweet cause, easy on the grease and priced right at $2.50

(Tookout 04/12/2025 SA @ 5:00pm): The love was real for Larry & Joe's neighborhood pizzeria!…read more In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I found a new pizza place for me in Larry & Joe's Pizzeria. If you knew me, I always considered pizza as a separate food group aka the sixth main food group! Established in 1982, this small family-owned cash-only restaurant has been a beloved neighborhood staple known for its authentic Italian pizza along with other Italian dishes and a cozy and family-friendly atmosphere. With a glut of pizza joints, how would this pizzeria from Larry and Joe compare to others I've tried in the neighborhood!? PURCHASE [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 3.5 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings ($5.00): A large container filled with oddly similarly-sized rings, these were hot, medium-browned, semi-crunchy, and didn't have a tendency to crumble when bitten into while the onion ring (not sweet Maui) stayed intact. They were slightly oily, no dipping sauce given, and surprisingly good. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=Fo3zPbAgICQdKvznZJsvGA Mozzarella Sticks 6pc ($7.00): Simple finger-sized medium-browned cheese sticks with homemade marinara dipping sauce, we enjoyed them but nothing special to report. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=XdrF2nAAywvu13PpkK4mIQ Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich ($10.00): If you knew me, this was my go-to Italian sandwich, and it didn't disappoint. Filled with plenty of thin but meaty slices of breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese crammed between a lightly-toasted bun, this was a hearty meal that stuck to your ribs - oof! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=8R68F6zBwAxy4vcpvi8wzw Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich ($10.00): My friend opted for this lightly-toasted bun stuffed with many thin but meaty slices of breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, it was good but not better than the eggplant! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=p7slICln5ZVWgsqatlY8WQ 18" 8pc Broccoli Pizza + Mushrooms ($19.00 + $3.00): Still in the throes of no-meat during Lent, we chose this interesting option with an additional topping for more flavor. This was a massive pizza with a ton of fresh toppings, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce with an incredibly crispy yet soft crust. This was simply an impressive pie, indeed! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=-5ich-E3lcSWgrzXYPVisA SERVICE I called ahead and placed my order with a friendly gentleman whose name I couldn't recall. I was told it would be ready within 45 minutes which was fine. I arrived a bit early to a very busy pizzeria, to which I waited an extra 15 minutes before my order was done and packed up. No worries, as I watched TV and simply observed the "mayhem" in this place. I wasn't in a hurry, so all was good - grazie! PARKING (Street; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 20-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots (no known private lot) along the main drag of Newark Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A simple interior layout https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=YA57QUy6J9z38Y_Kkkay_A with a tidy dining area of booths and a couple of small tables, a bar table along one wall, and the order counter that looked into the kitchen at the back. Several framed pictures of family members adorned a brick wall while the menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=4AsL8gHDPNd5MobPtL3MyA was posted on another wall. Plenty of natural lighting came through the front window and door while soul-sucking fluorescent electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There was one TV (volume on) while there wasn't any background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=4WAmbzYptvChB1edodHcSQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Larry & Joe's Pizzeria was an incredible example of a close-knit family eatery that was lovingly supported by the neighborhood and vice versa, which gave me the warm-and-fuzzies. From tasty food, large portions, reasonable prices, good menu selection, and wonderful service, this place hit all of the feels. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $54.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). Sadly, they were CASH ONLY (my only knock), so no AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Best pizza by far !! And they are so nice. Also the vodka sauce is amazing !! Highly recommend this…read morespot. The pizza is fresh, thin, and delicious.

Pizza was really really good, but they don't have the friendliest staff. It made me feel a bit…read moreuneasy. The ambiance is chill.

Great place to stop and grab slices! Nice seating area outside as well. Walkable from pierread more

Easy walk from our hotel made this our stop for a slice. We liked the casual no frills option to…read moregrab some quick grub and eat at their tables outside. It was around 8, so they were winding down but seemed busy-ish with takeout on a Monday. My cheese slice was good, my husband enjoyed his pepperoni Stromboli.

Phenomenal. Do they make them on the spot? Yes. Is the wait short? Yes. Are the pizzas good?…read moreYes,phenomenal.

Great quality ingredients, service is faster than most. This place will not disappoint. Seating is…read morea little limited but the food is worth it.

Low Fidelity is such a cool Jersey City spot with a laid-back, neighborhood vibe. The cucumber…read moresalad was surprisingly one of my favorite things, fresh, crisp, and a really nice balance to the heavier food. They also have a great beer selection, with enough variety that there's something for everyone without feeling overwhelming. Overall, it's a fun, casual place with good food, good drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to hang out for a while. Definitely a spot I'd come back to

I was highly recommended this place by the locals…read more Somehow I was pretty disappointed by this place. I just felt like all their pizzas were way too salty. That was the main thing. I think the quailfy looked good and I usually love detroit style pizza but everything was salty. Also, not sure what's going on with their soda machine but I wanted Sprite and they tried twice and it was definitely not Sprite. It tasted just like sparkling water. I raised concerns but the waiter just looked at me like I was crazy. They left it on the bill even though I insisted that what I got was not Sprite. It's super dark in this place - that's part of their vibe. They have some black light and neon lights but overall very dark. Probably should've have picked this place to catch up with old friends that I haven't seen in a while. It was also loud so hard to hear the person 2 people down from me.

Had such an amazing experience at Grimaldi's Pizzeria on a weekday night with my mom and my…read morepartner. We decided to keep it simple and shared two large pies--and wow, we were seriously impressed. First off, the size of the pizzas is no joke. You definitely get your money's worth, and then some. But what really blew us away was the taste--perfectly crisp crust, rich sauce, and that classic, authentic flavor that's hard to beat. The service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The ambiance was just as impressive: comfortable, relaxed, and perfect for an easy, enjoyable night out. Honestly, it might just be the best pizza you can get in Jersey. We were all kind of shocked at how good it was... to the point where we barely left any crumbs behind to take home. Simple, delicious, and absolutely worth it. Can't wait to go back.

Delivered well - delicious sausage and the perfect sauce to cheese ratio. The only thing is that I…read morewould've liked to see more sausage. Otherwise, a really nice and filling pizza pie!