Upside? The food isn't bad, especially the bar pies. Downside? Terrible service. The hostess is a grumpy woman whose demeanour is best described as indifferent. The waitresses couldn't move any slower if they tried. No idle, good natured banter. No smiles. Nothing. The who staff seem annoyed that they even have to deal with customers. I won't be back. read more

I was they for a hour didn't have the food for half of it plus the food was cooled when it came out and the sever was smoking outside

Our recent visits at Nellies have been less than stellar. The pizzas have always been the best but lately they have been off (a bit doughy with a different flavor sauce). The service has always been hit or miss, but again, lately it has been poor with more miss than hit. We still will go there but with less frequency with the hope of it changing back to the old Nellies. read more

We were in the area and in need of a place for takeout so we popped over to Nellie's. The menu they had for takeout was a lot bigger than many of the other takeout options in the area. I got a simple BLT and fries, it was pretty good. Was not the best I've ever had but it sufficed. If I lived closer I would like to come and eat in when they reopen for dining. read more

Disappointed... food was served warm to cold... nothing was hot. Sliced steak was tough.... Very disappointing.

Very disappointed today. Been coming here since the mid 90's. Something was off with the pizza. The sauce didn't taste the same, way too much cheese and the crust was not crisp. The pizza has always come out almost deadly hot - but it was lukewarm today. Time to move on. read more

Been going to Nellie's for years with the family. Tonight, we ordered and picked up. When I got home I realized an order of wings was missing. I called and the owner answered. He checked the order and the wings weren't on it. He put an order in, and personally drove it to my house in Ridgewood. Total time less than 20 min. When I handed him $$ he wouldn't accept. Class act, great food and unmatched service. read more

Pretty disappointed in this place. Service was verrry slow which I can excuse given that they appeared to be short staffed. Other tables got their food even though they came in after us. Pizza was decent but the Nellies Ceasar salad was full of grit and just really unpleasant. Probable one and done. read more

This is my favorite restaurant to go to. I highly recommend their pizza, wings, and potato skins. I love coming here with friends and after my late night softball games, I always like how they are open late. The staff is friendly, and I always when we get our favorite waiter Conor! I've been here many times and no complaints. read more

I visited this restaurant yesterday at around 4pm. When we entered there were about three tables of costumers so not busy at all and we saw a few workers just walking around and talking to each other. I have never been to this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. We sat down for about 10 minutes and workers just didn't even acknowledge us. Didn't even say sorry we will be with you shortly or even say hello, didn't even take a drink order. After 10 minutes passed we just got up to left. The employees who were just talking to each other just watched us leave and didn't even say anything. Such a strange experience, it wasn't even busy so you can't even blame that. Just extremely poor costumer service. It's almost like they wanted us to leave so they didn't have to work or serve us. Not really sure what kind of business idea that is. Can't even comment on food since I didn't even get to order or have any. read more

I have been coming here for 25 years. People come for the pizza which is delicious. I recommend the bacon pizza but you really can't go wrong. Everything on the menu I have had is consistently good. I just found out about the Elkin wings a few years ago and have been ordering them ever since. Its a great place to take the kids or go to after a ball game. It's usually crowded on the weekend but worth the wait. read more

Love Nellies! Their wings and thin crust pizza are the best!! I've had the Irish staples are yummy also! I haven't had anything I didn't like from here! They are super efficient and the service is quick and friendly. Love having them in my neighborhood. read more

longtime residents of Waldwick. Tonight was thoroughly disappointing. Sat at bar, bartender awesome. ordered boneless wings and a pizza. We are aware of staffing shortages, but after 30 plus minutes, after seeing tables getting food and our wings are still non-existent, we asked. A hostess brought them out, already bagged as a to go order. Our pizza came next on a platter. The kitchen service was terrible. read more

Excellent food go here all the time but a few spoiled potatoes in terms of staff. Placed order over the phone, went to pickup and was wrong order due to staff not repeating the order back. Was then faced with the question of "do I want my original order or this".... read more

This was a special occasion. We were hungry. Everybody ordered pizza except me. Never tried the liver and onions. Mom used to make it for us regularly and we loved it. Their version wasn't Mom's but it was quite acceptable. If you like liver, you can eat here without worrying it might have been hanging around too long. read more

LOVE Nellies! I have been coming here for years having grown up in Waldwick. They've recently redone their place and its a lot more open in the back room compared to what it used to be, and now there's a salad bar and outdoor seating in the back. Their pizza is thin crust and so delicious. I've had their Chicken Panani sandwich, burgers, most their apps and yet still the best thing to me is their signature Elkin Wings. I'd recommend this to anyone if they like a nice spiced herb rub. They usually provide you with a lemon to squeeze over it and if they don't I highly suggest it. Price is fair. Backroom is all dining, front is more of the Bar/High-top dining. Loud on football Sunday's but fun if you're into it. read more

Stick to the pizza, which is great. I stopped for dinner with my grandchildren. I got a burger, which was raw, flipped over for a second and then served. Ok, I didn't like to complain. The kids got max and cheese, and spaghetti with meatballs, both very good. I took them to the bathroom and when we came back the food had been cleared and thrown away! In 5 minutes! Everyone leaves with their leftovers but this kid just threw it all out. Our server apologized but really they should have comped the whole meal or replaced the thrown out food. I couldn't believe it. Guard your food, friends! If the food was bad I wouldn't be so mad but there was 90% of the kid's dinners to take home for the next day. Posting, but I'm sure Nellies won't care. read more

I've lived in the area for virtually all my life, and as far back as I can remember, Nellie's has always had the best pizza around bar none. It's good to see that nothing has changed. This place can be a little crowded on a busy weekend night, and they dont deliver their world class pizza, but that's the only negatives I can say about the place. The fantastic pizza, extensive bar selection, and surprisingly excellent salad bar all speak for themselves. The childhood memory of yesterday has officially become the local date night favorite of today! read more

Stopped by today to watch the Europa league final with my fiancée and his colleague. The space itself is great and the Elkin wings are absolutely the best I've ever had. I ordered the Shepherds Pie which is huge, filling and OK, as a good British man my fiancée ordered the Fish and Chips, which came in a big portion but he was disappointed the chips were not your traditional chips (fries) but more like crisps. Lastly, our friend ordered a grilled cheese which looked good as well. Overall I would give the food 4 stars because the wings were THAT good! What really let me down was the service and overall poor and unfriendly manners of the staff. It seems like only known costumers get friendly treatment here. We asked to move to the bar ( to watch the game) and the very dull bartender insinuated we were trying to move without closing the tab? Ummm by moving across from a table to the bar? It made me uncomfortable, we were asked to close our $70 tab and ordered a coffee and dessert at the bar, when the $10 bill was brought to us, we were told it was $15 minimum... so we HAD to order bottled water to fulfill the minimum after already spending $70. The restaurant was virtually empty! And it took about 20 mins until our order was taken. Staff was really awkward to be honest, nobody seemed very interested. Advice to management: Please train your staff adequately in regards to costumer service. I will give it another try but if the service doesn't improve i might just have to miss on the best wings forever. read more

Elkin wings won me over! I was always against trying them, and stick to the buffalo- but now I can't go back! Pizza is very good too! We come in once a week, and get a large pie, sausage & onion burnt (so good), elkin wings, and a Greek salad anchovies on the side! Best ever! We LOVE Connor too! This place is wicked good! read more

I've been to Nellie's at least 30 times. The pizza has always been consistently great. Love the atmosphere. We always stick the basics: Bar pie and fried raviolis. But, the past two times the pizza is different, not nearly as good. We mentioned it the same waitress that has served us well so many times. She said the cheese is different, due to supply issues? The caesar salad had all the dark end pieces from the Romaine and wasn't too good. Please go back to the original pizza formula !! read more

I like this place a lot. It's a nice cozy bar. Never trouble. People bring kids. Family kid friendly. Can sit out side when it warms up. Food is fun and awesome and hot. Atmosphere is soft cozy friendly. Never feel rushed. I'll go once a month with family or friends and always a pleasure. I go once in awhile alone and sit at bar. Bartender is always upbeat and quick. Never lets you feel alone Great place all around. If you don't like it don't go. We only want positive people around us there. Ha read more

I came here on the recommendation of my cousin and man did this place not disappoint. Its a cozy local spot with good prices, alcohol and great food (where can you go wrong). The "Elkin" wings are everything and more (pro tip: squeeze the lemon over them) and their pizzas are really good also (thin crust and cheesy). If you like local bar/restaurants this is a great spot to try. read more

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If you didnt give this place at least 4 stars you are out of your mind. This is primo bar food. The servers are great and the service is quick. They have some of the better wings in the county. Their bar pie is better then good. And don't sleep on the chili. read more

Uh, No Thanks Food Was Bland Place Is Ratty I had a New York Strip Steak dinner here, that was probably a mistake as the reviews all talk about pizza. The steak was frozen, overcooked, gray in color and unseasoned, the entire plate was a disaster. Not a fan of salad bars and this one is no exception, just kinda gross. I was coerced in to eating here by my wife (former resident of Waldwick) who assured me the menu was on the up & up but the second we walked through the door I felt like the life was sucked out of me, man this place is depressing with its dated dark smelly decor. We sat in the bar / lounge area, the bar stools were occupied by drunk solo locals looking like their dogs just died. Service was adequate, booths where kind of dirty, so I just stared at the door in anticipation of walking out of it. Maybe I should have ordered a pizza? Nah, Ill just go to Kinchley's. read more

Amazing pizza & staff!!! Ordered the plain bar pie (my sons won't let me embellish...). But it was DELISH!!!

What an excellent place.... This is my go-to after work spot . Fresh oysters and a martini always hit the spot ! The bartenders are great; personable and attentive ! The Elken wings (incorrect spelling), and pizza are consistently great . Usually not too crowded and a great place to "get away" ... 5 stars and highly recommended to anyone in the area ! read more

-- Northern NJ Pizza Tour: Stop 2 -- Relatively newer, Nellie's Place has only been around since 1989 after taking over what formerly was Stasny's. They too, have a reputation for "bar pies", so we decided to check out their offerings as well. A priori, I would not have expected much difference between their bar pie and those at Kinchley's Tavern just up the road. Comparing plain pizzas, there is seemingly little to vary given that the very thin crusts are mostly taken out of the equation. Nonetheless, Nellie's came up lacking considerably in a head to head comparison. To be fair, we tried both extremes at Nellie's: a plain pie and a humongous pie which included all of their topping ingredients. I found both pies to be disappointing. The very thin crust was not crispy like I was expecting, more chewy really. The sauce was unremarkable in the plain, and almost impossible to detect in the humongous. As such, the plain pizza overall was about as boring as pizzas come. The humongous was considerably more interesting with its rather diverse selection of toppings, but that does not mean that it was good. The weight of the ingredients far outstripped the weight of the crust making for a top-heavy pizza ideal for fork use which is something I do not associate with thin crust pizza. The toppings were mostly uncooked vegetables with a strange inclusion of broccoli. Ugh. The meatball was surprisingly flavorless and an affront to meatballs everywhere, but the black olives were good. In fact, that was the only thing I actually enjoyed. The restaurant had plenty of seating space, and a nice bar. I would be fine with having a drink here, but I would probably pass on the pizza. 2.25 stars read more

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I was talked into going to this place for pizza and wings. And it was horrible where the hell do these people get these reviews from? It quite obvious that the reviews come from friends from the establishment We ordered wings and they were freezer burned! The pizza was terrible!!! Tried the nellies special it was mostly broccoli awful awful pizza. The plastic cups they gave us had cracks in it the waitress sat in the corner drinking a corona out of a bottle and kept burping while we were eating!!! My recommendation. Do not go here!!! Nellies. You SUCK!!!!! read more

This place is fantastic. The best pizza and wings I've ever had. They do have a lot more on their menu and I've had a couple of things but I really only go here for the pizza because it's so good. Nice thin crust. Highly recommend read more

Nellies is a great spot to come grab a meal with your family/friends, or even just to sit at the bar and have a drink. On nice days, I love sitting outside on their patio for a meal. As many other people have mentioned, you've got to try their Elkin wings. They are absolutely delicious. I'm not usually much of a wing eater, but I could eat an entire plate of Elkin wings by myself if they were put in front of me. Their thin crust pizzas are always a huge hit, too. My favorite is their margherita pizza - yum! I've never been disappointed with a meal I've had there. This place gets very busy on weekend nights, so plan ahead! read more

Awesome knockoff of the Kinchley's thin crust pie, just not quite as fabulous. Good salad bar, really nice Italian/ American menu. I can't recall ever having a bad meal here! You can tell that everything is made fresh to order. Okay service. Since you can go in through the front or side doors, it's a bit awkward to get a table sometimes. Also,they get quite busy and you sometimes have to wait... with no area to do so. If you're looking for a pizza style place, that's the back section of the restaurant. The bar section of the restaurant is slightly nicer and definitely more sit-down style. read more

This place is killer. Great pizza, great wings, great new live music. Come to Nellies for the best pizza in northern New Jersey. Chris and Karen will make you feel like your at home and welcome you with a smile. I love this place so much they sent me pizza on dry ice when I moved away!!! Things to try: Elkin Wings, pumpkin pie, white bar pizza Things to steer clear of: your car after drinking here. Local police are sticklers. read more

This place is amazing all around! Despite slow service on some nights I will always be happy to grab a bite to eat here! A must try are the elk in wings! read more

Very good thin crust pizza. Personal favorites include the Hawaiian, meat lovers, and meatball/bacon. Also have a good drinks and beer selection. Fat Tire on tap which is always a plus. Service can be a little matter of fact at times but it's a dive bar so not too much a a deterrent. Overall def recommend read more

Very good thin crust pizza. My favorite is the bacon pizza. I also always ask for mine well done because I like a little crunch to my pizza. Great small locale joint. They also have a good salad bar. read more

Guiness on tap...always a good thing. Started with the Elkin Wings. Named after the chef who used to make these wings just for the bartenders and servers. Apparently, some customers at the bar tried some and before you knew it they were on the menu. They were mildly seasoned roasted wings. They were the large and meaty type but a bit bland. Also, had the spinach artichoke dip. It was a bit overly salty. The only reason I gave 3 stars instead 2 is the pizza. It is the thin crust type. Very good. As others here have noted it is similar to Kinchleys. Since it was my first time there we just had the plain pizza sans toppings. If in the neighborhood, and desiring pizza, I would certainly return. read more

I was all set to give Nellie's at least 4 stars, based on the fact that I've been coming here for years. However, our latest trip was a disappointment. The main reason to come here is the pizza. It used to be the bar pie that I graded all others against. The pie we has this weekend was definitely not up to par with what we've had before. The pies were undercooked and more floppy than crispy. There was way too much (poor quality) cheese on the pizzas. It made them a lot greasier than they should have been. I'm hoping our experience was a fluke and if we return the pizza will be as good as what I remember. read more

I am working on my new house in Waldwick. I don't know the bars restaurants in a area. I enjoyed a yuengling and penne vodka with grilled chicken. The food was good that will need to return next time with wife. She at current home taking care of 4 year old while I'm cleaning and painting. Nice to find a local spot to enjoy a drink and good food. read more

Flavor of the pizza was great, but the thin crust was not crispy, a little undercooked. The atmosphere had potential, but not good. The service was bad. So much potential in just those few bites. Tried a second time, in hopes that it was a one time mediocre experience... nope same result. I'll give it 3 stars for the flavor and potential only. read more