My family loves to enjoy birthday dinners in Hoboken. They have a lot of variety in their restaurants and also a big similarity that everyone loves. BYOB. Came here on a Saturday night to celebrate a couple of birthdays. We ordered a few appetizers for the table but one of my favorites was the arancini balls. The breading wasn't too much and the filling was filled with rice, cheese, and prosciutto. A great way to start. Most people I think go with the pizza at JP's. A few people at the table got pastas and chicken dishes but I stuck with the pizza. For the table, we got the pepperoni pie, chicken parm pie, and the clam pie. All three were honestly great in their own way. I would favor the clam pie though. It is pretty spicy with red peppers, but the flavors were all there. What makes this place great was the service. Not sure what her name was, but she was excellent. She made the dinner that much better with her attentiveness and put up with a big group of ten people who make up my family. Always fun to visit Hoboken for dinner, and this place never lets us down. read more

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I love the pizza at Johnny Pepperoni. Moved to Hoboken about a year and a half ago and there are only two places that I would go for pizza and they are both tied for first! Absolutely delicious! Mike Hartman read more

Fantastic brunch, even better pizzas, very reasonable price wise. They provide juice for BYOB mimosas. Very underrated spot, worth the trip up town. We'll be back. read more

Absolutely love this place. Its BYOB, so bring your own bottles of vino, just dont go to Yash wine store - its a rip off. I ordered a create your own meat-a-tarian pizza which was amazing. Our service was top notch. You must ask for Richie - he was super nice, and attentive and went out of his way to provide the most excellent customer service. I will go back again. read more

They messed up my address so it took me a lot longer to get the order but Lauren did her best to rectify and for that they deserve the 5 stars and for the great pizza! read more

OMG! I'm sitting here with a full belly and a huge smile on my face! I have lots of food allergies, so I'm skeptical about trying new places. My allergies and dietary restrictions also make it difficult for my husband to take me on a surprise dinner date. Well, tonight he surprised me with Johnny Pepperoni, (after much research), and he, (nor Johnny P.), disappointed. The service, atmosphere, and food were amazing! I had the chicken piccata, which is my favorite, and it was so good! I wanted to eat it all and lick the plate! My husband had the shrimp and tortellini special, and he was chewing so loudly that I couldn't hear the music. The portions are big, and the complimentary bread is very yummy. In the south, the mark of a good meal is how sleepy everyone is after. Well, it feels like it should be lights out for the both of us! This place is great! I recommend it to anyone that wants great food and great service. You will not be disappointed! They have indoor and outdoor seating. On-street parking. They also make delicious looking pizzas! read more

Johnny Pepperoni - The nice open kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Favorite pizza in Hoboken! Tons of cheese and fresh toppings. The kind of pizza you have to eat with a fork and knife.

Have been here multiple times, with just my boyfriend and with large parties of 8-10, and have loved each visit! BYOB is always fun with a group, especially with no corking fee. Their pizza is also AMAZING and reasonably priced. We love both the regular and square pies, and always make sure to get a chicken parm or pepperoni pie! Their wait staff is very friendly and attentive. They do get busy by 6, and do not take reservations, but will accept call-aheads. Once we were waiting for 30-40 minutes, and they brought us bread and opened our wine bottles while we were waiting outside. This is one of our "go-to" restaurants in Hoboken, whether with our families (with young kids) or our 25 year old friends. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an authentic family pizzeria! read more

Johnny Pepperoni - Square pie, half pepperoni, $20 - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

There was a STINK BUG in our food! I went to Johnny Peps 1/31/20 with a group of 8 people for a 9:30 reservation. I want to start off by saying I love their food and always took out of towners here. Reasonable prices, good food, BYOB, nice staff. I even feel bad giving it 1 star. BUT apps came out, there was a stink bug in the baratta, crawling on its back covered in cheese. The waitress was calm and non-chalant and asked us if we still wanted to continue eating there, which seemed odd. We ultimately chose to leave for obvious reason. Yes i'm upset about the bug and that I'll never go to one of my spots again, but i'm more upset at how it was handled. I didnt even have a manager or a chef come over and apologize, no one offered a free meal,it was like it wasn't a big deal. As a local, I'm sure as hell telling everyone I know not to go here. read more

A+ across the board. Great place,service,food. BYOB Highly recommend this local spot

This place is pretty good. They need real wine glasses though. My husband ordered the chicken parm pizza and I ordered the linguini with clams. The chicken parm pizza was amazing however the linguine was so hot with red pepper flakes it was almost inedible! Who puts all that on a perfect dish?!? It was a shame :/ read more

Johnny Pepperoni - Chicken parm pizza. Good. - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

What's in a name? Not much, I guess. Because I was expecting something much less when I first heard of this new joint with the stupid name, but was pleasantly surprised. There's certainly no lack of Italian places in the mile square, but most are mediocre at best. JP's does a good job at standing out, however: well prepared, fresh food, a few unique items on the menu, a great open space, a bustling atmosphere and an open kitchen, together makes this a great new addition. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but the pasta is very well done. The traditional spaghetti and meatballs was excellent, as we their Sicilian Baked pasta and cheese (sort of an interesting take on mac+cheese). The baked clams oreganato were tasty and even their simple radicchio salad was spruced up just enough to make it interesting (enough for two to share, btw). To top it off, it's BYOB and Sasso's liquors is right on the opposite block. What more could you ask for. Once the weather gets nice, the outside seating space will liven this quiet block up. read more

What a treat! Great location, great food and great time dining. BYOB! The chairs are uncomfortable low cut and are not pleasing to sit in for an extended meal. I really love how quickly the food arrived after ordering. The server was very well prepared with the specials of the night having memorized them. I was impressed because at first I got the impression this place was a Pizza Hut with a suit on. I'm glad I was wrong. They allowed us to dine with a large group without hesitation. It is hard to find a place to dine where large groups are welcomed and not simply tucked away in a remote corner that has no view or service. You guys did an awesome job!! One small piece of feedback, I would probably do something different with those hideously cheap table coverings. There are many more options that wouldn't give the impression that it is some cheap diner at a trucks top on a highway in the middle of no where. Haha. Personal taste, I believe the look could be refreshed. I don't have one single negative thing to say about the food. Awesome awesome awesome. Best pasta I've eaten in Jersey!! read more

Best pizza I have had in a while. I ordered the Square pizza with half pepperoni. Out of this world. The fresh cheese and sauce along with the pepperoni, fantastic. This is only makes me want to dine in there one night. I got this delivered and it was still a top pizza. Big fan and would certainly go back read more

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I don't really understand how this place was given 5, let alone, 4 stars. We ordered a Caesar salad, chicken parm and two cokes. Easy enough? Let's just start by saying the coca colas were the only thing this place has going for it. We sent the salad back. It tasted fishy. I know Caesar salad dressings include anchovies, but this tasted like the anchovies went bad - sour! Ick! We had the chicken parm and it was mediocre. Not terrible but also not good either. When the bill came, the waiter was nice enough to remove the horrible salad without us asking but the bill still came out to $26 bucks. Hoboken Italian/pizza places are a dime a dozen. They should know their level of food (this is low to medium end and charge accordingly.) We won't be back. Sorry Johnny Pepperoni, not worth the mONI. read more

This was the best Sicilian pizza I've had in a long time! The regular circle pizza was also delicious, with fresh mozzarella melted to perfection! It's not a huge place but the ambiance is homey, classic Italian family style. They do have a bar and TVs for those interested. Service was very fast, which was perfect for our hungry diners. Our waiter was always attentive, checking on us and filling our waters as needed. Five adults shared two salads (green and radicchio) and two pizzas, with a bunch of leftover slices! (visited 8/11/18) read more

Johnny Pepperoni - delicious Sicilian pizza with mushrooms, spinach and eggplant - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

A great spot in Hoboken- nice location and outdoor seating when the weather is nice. I've been here a bunch of times and the food and service is consistently good. Whenever I go, I always seem to have Dominic as a server who is very knowledgable about the menu and also very personable, which makes the experience at JP even more enjoyable. I've had almost all of the pizzas and they are all phenomenal. Another favorite dish of mine is the linguine with pesto, shrimp, and walnuts pasta..so good!! My friend's boyfriend had the chicken parm and said it was awesome- perfect amount of ingredients. On my most recent visit, we ordered the barbecue wings and burrata appetizers which were specials for the night. Both were delicious, however slightly overpriced. 13 dollars for 10 barbecue wings? A little steep..but I'll let it slide for the deliciousness of the food. Also, there always seems to be a lot of screaming children at this place. Tip: Come later when it's past the kids' bedtimes. :) read more

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First time in New York and wanted to try some decent NY pizza so I look this place up, and walked 5 blocks just to find they are close at 8pm when they are supposed to be open until 10pm. I'm from the south, walking in 30 degree weather for no reason isn't my thing. Communication when prospective customers is the least you can provide . A simple post would do. read more

This place never disappoints. Best pepperoni pizza hands down. Pastas good too. Delivery is on point. BYO read more

Johnny Pepperoni - Jpepps! - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Johnny Pepperoni's is my absolute favorite place. Being Italian, I love how the look inside captures an old fashioned Italian restaurant vibe. You cannot help but feel so happy being in there! The service is great and the staff is super friendly as well! Not only do I love the look of the restaurant, but everything I have eaten is delicious. I honestly have to say... I have never in my life ate better wings. They're not just any kind of wings, they're jumbo sized filled with flavor. I highly recommend dining here! read more

This place is a gem. Best wings I've ever had. Get the wings, rigatoni vodka, and ricotta bruschetta. Everything is delicious and very reasonably priced. Service is always excellent and they are always accommodating with any requests. Owner is also great too and owns City Bistro which is a nearby if you want to grab a drink before or after. Highly recommend. read more

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Friends highly recommended the pizzas at Johnny pepperoni, but we are nonconformists... and tried their nana's chicken and eggplant parm! Wow, we were blown away! Especially with nana's chicken, didn't know what it was, the chicken was cooked perfectly and so flavorful (even the rice). Our serve was great, the location is awesome, can't wait to come back and try what they are known for, PIZZA! read more

Johnny Pepperoni - Nana's chicken - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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People have been raving about this place to me for a couple of years. Mostly around the amazing square pie they serve. So, we decided to make a trip here last weekend for a homecoming party. They do not take reservations, but we were told that we would be seated pretty quickly. When we arrived, we immediately found ourselves having to wait out in the rain because there is a real lack of an area to wait inside, but that was not all that bad since we only had to wait about 10 minutes. We got seated around 8:50 PM and we were immediately surrounded by about 3 servers, who surrounded us to fill our water and open our bottles of wine (score BYOB). As a large group, we took about 5 minutes to figure out what we would start off with. After another 5 minutes our waiter came over, gave us some suggestions and took our first order of appetizers. The appetizers were pretty good, we started with; the Antipasti Platter, wings, rice balls and a square pizza. The Antipasti Platter was a huge let down for the price we paid, it kind of looked like they just threw some leftovers on a plate and served it. The rice balls were okay, not something I enjoy, but everybody else seemed to like them. The wings, nothing special, just wings, but the square pie was pretty great! It really had us looking forward to try out some of the other pies. The restaurant was pretty busy and we kept waiving over to our waiter, who seemed overwhelmed with other tables. We asked the bus-boy if we could place our dinner order when he came over to fill-up our water, but he said our waiter had to do that, but he would tell him to come over. Finally, after about 10 minutes he came over, apologized and took our order for 4 pizzas. Then tragedy...he came back about 3 minutes later and told us that the kitchen was closed. Apparently the kitchen has a hard close time of 10pm, which nobody thought to share with us when we sat down or ordered. I quickly looked at my watch which read 10:01. I told him that we actually ordered a couple of minutes ago, but he again apologized. When I asked why he did not share that the kitchen would not serve after 10:00, he just shrugged and said he was sorry. I know that places have to close, but this seemed a little excessive considering that we did order before the kitchen closed and nobody mentioned this closing time to us. So, we did not have a chance to try out all the other pizzas that were on the menu. So we left hungry and made a walk down to Mario's, which was still open and more then happy to take our money. I guess we will never know what their pizza taste like since we will not be heading back. read more

I have to say I think this place has gone downhill. Tonight's dinner just solidified that I will not return to this place. The pizza lacks flavor, just topped with too many pepperonis that make it extremely salty and some of the greasiest pizza I've ever had. One of the people I. My party had the meatballs. They tasted like saw dust - absolutely not flavor and a very strange consistency. This used to be a decent place to eat, but I feel like it's gone downhill. Very disappointing. read more

It was my husband and I first time coming here tonight since living in Hoboken since last year. The food is amazing authentic. I felt like I was in Italy. The atmosphere is amazing. The people that work here are amazing I mean everyone. I would like to give a shoutout to Richie. Please if you come here ask for Richie because he is the best!!!!!!! Oh yeah and BYOB which is amazing. The entire staff is amazing. You will definitely see my husband and I here more than once. See you next time Richie!!!!!!!! Hospitality here was amazing and outstanding from when we enter the restaurant and until we left!!! read more

We got the clam pizza and sausage pizza. Both pizzas were great. My only complaint was the large amount of onions on the sausage pizza. Second time ordering from here I got a pepperoni pizza. Very good. They don't skip on pepperoni. This is definitely my go to pizza spot in Hoboken. read more

Johnny Pepperoni - Pepperoni! - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Had a very unfortunate experience tonight while trying to place an order for delivery. A man named Dominick had answered the phone, where I then placed an order for my favorite square pie that I order quite often. I then asked if they had french fries, and placed an order of French fries with cheese on the side. When I asked for cheese, he laughed in disgust, and said what?? Cheese on the side??? Not sure how that's going to work out for you... When I repeated the order under the assumption he just didn't hear me correctly, he then proceeded to say "we aren't a diner, we are an Italian restaurant, we don't do that here." A simple no, we don't have that would have sufficed. The belittling and rude tone of voice and response was enough to have me never return back here again. Unfortunate, because this was one of my favorite spots in town. read more

The pizza here is some of the best I've had. Really good, crispy and thin with solid flavor. They do "specials" but they never really change. The burrata is really good. The wings are huge - just make sure you ask for it well done because they're so big sometimes they don't get cooked all the way through. We have ventured to non pizza items and some are good, some are so-so. This is a pizzeria - get the pizza, any one, you won't be disappointed. The clam pizza is very rich but one of the best I've had and I am not a big clam person. The eggplant and caper pizza is my go-to. He graham cracker ice cream they have for dessert is also to die for so save room. read more

Very mediocre pizza and pasta. Agree with other reviews that this place is kid-city and very loud. Great that it is BYOB and friendly staff. However, food is sub-par. Barstool prez gave the pizza 7.something and I would highly disagree. read more

Fast food disguised as Italian restaurant. The place is beautiful indeed. You really think you're on an authentic Italian restaurant with those chess table cloth and a nice cozy atmosphere. But that's all. The waiter was the worst, very rude and with an incomprehensible accent. We ordered fried rice cake as appetizer and it was cold. The sauce seasoning was good but cold as well. So we asked for more bread and the waiter, said they hadn't any bread left (???). They have no alcohol on the menu - no wine, no beer, ,nothing. This would be nice for a church but we're talking about an Italian restaurant, right? so at least a glass of wine they should have. (at least you can bring your own wine). BTW the only drink they have is coke, water and a horrible bottled lemonade. We ordered a prosciutto pizza: the dough was good (very thin), it definitely could have more sauce and the the cheese was horrible, very chewy. The knife was not sharp at all so was kinda hard to cut the pizza. The prosciutto passed by to say hello with like 10 grams for the whole pizza (shame). I have to admit that is very very cheap place. For 3 people we spent 34 dollars, less than a Burger King meal. But as i said, is more like a fast food pretending to be a restaurant. read more

Food was fair ,pizza is overpriced and light on toppings.Don't even bother with what they call fried calamari they prop it up with mushrooms and fried onions lucky if there was 6 pieces of calamari on plate. No wonder we were the only customers in there. Its a shame because they used to be very good. read more

We live in the area and the food is very good. However the service was horrible and they charged us 2.50 for a side of ranch dressing which I've never seen a restaurant do in my entire life. What a rip off. That is just scamming people. We would've went back but after that I doubt it. read more

This place is fantastic! It's seriously some of the best pizza I've ever had. The ingredients are super fresh, and the pie sizes are perfect. Dominic too is wonderful, comes out and asks you how it's going. Service was great. The ambience is really great too -- a bit of rustic NYC/Jersey but where you can also watch the Yankees game. I cannot recommend this place enough. It's the best!!! read more

Loved the burrata plate & calamari. The pizza was great, the only thing that I wish they had was alcohol!

Updated review: moved from 4-5 stars. Why you ask? Well thank you, I'll tell you: Chicken Parmesan Pizza with Vodka sauce, side of meatballs and BYOB. NOT HATING IT. In fact, arguably the best pizza I've ever had. read more

Johnny Pepperoni - Chicken Parmigian pizza with vodka sauce - Pizza Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Expensive for mediocre food. Got a pepperoni square pie and arancini balls. Pizza was superrr salty.

The saltiest pizza ever. Hypertension style salty. Not a fan of the semi hard crust edges. Will not be able to tolerate eating this pizza ever again. Review is strictly on the food & nothing else. Also, absolutely very difficult to get parking read more

The food is amazing - we got calamari (best we've ever had), spaghetti and meatballs and chicken piccata - grand slam. The service is also great. read more

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It's average. It's not good, it's not bad - think average. It's priced for more than you'll get. If you set your expectations to average food - you won't be disappointed. If you want to get better food for the same amount of money in Hoboken - plenty of better options close by. read more

My wife and I just moved to Hoboken and we were looking for some new places to enjoy. We found Johnny pepperoni because who doesn't need to have their designated pizza place a quick call away? Turns out it was way more than just that. We started off with some shrimp scampi and calamari and for our entrees we split a perfect square pizza with pepperoni and a penne bolognese. Absolutely amazing!!! We are so excited to make this restaurant a staple in our routine. On a side note- when my wife and I moved here from Massachusetts, we had plenty of warnings on watching out for New Jersey people being blunt and mean. Well... I don't know where those people are but they are NOT employed at this restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming kindness and patience coming from the hosts seating us and taking our info. From there, our server was funny and happy and she made us feel right at home. All the servers were extremely helpful and had great team work to keep the wheels turning. IF the food was horrible, we would still give it a second chance because of the atmosphere and the staff. Thanks again Johnny pepperoni! Be back soon! read more