Resto was closed for construction when we visited will review once we're able to dine. Giving the benefit of the doubt for now. read more

Nunzio's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Here's the deal: small unassuming pizza joint that has some great dishes! Nunzio's is a "red sauce & checker table cloth kinda joint" Must get the Focaccia! I'd come back just for that Gnocchi in a four cheese sauce was outstanding! Grabbed a pie to go and that was really good too! Service was excellent. BYOB! read more

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I went with 2 cousins to Nunzio's Pizzeria in Long Branch, NJ. Long Branch has had many, many pizzerias over the years. The original restaurants have all but disappeared. Who remembers Tony's, Freddie's, TJs, Tuzzios? Nunzio's although under different management offers the same local, friendly neighborhood feel of long ago. Our server, Laurie, was patient and friendly, answering all of questions. The owner, Chris Manzo, did everything to make our experience comfortable. He even humored us by listening to our nostalgic reminiscing over our old hometown that looks very different these days. I drank water and that was outstanding which says a lot these days. We all ordered our own types of pizzas and took away what we didn't finish. We also tried each other's choices and none of them missed. If you are looking for great pizza, look no further. The prices are fair market value. There is street parking. read more

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Not your average pizza joint. While the place looks like a blast from the past (in a good way), they don't sell pizza by the slice. This really threw me off because all I wanted was a slice after leaving the beach. Instead, I got wings and garlic bread, my friend got eggplant parm. The wings were juicy. If you don't like spicy, don't get these, or ask for a dipping sauce. The pull apart garlic bread was crunchy and had a great oil-to-seasoning ratio. My friend's eggplant parm was delicious. The accompanying spaghetti... creamy and rich, I will never forget it. Seems like the place is BYOB and has a regular clientele. read more

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As we placed our order, I asked our very attentive and sweet waitress, "It's a thin pizza, right?" We ordered the Pomodoro and Pizza Verde, wings and garlic knots. Wings. Hot and crispy. The garlic knots were dripping in garlic and cheese. You pour a little marinara on those babies and you are in HEAVEN. Pizza. I'm a bar pie kinda gal. This pizza was so thin and crispy. The undercarriage was perfect. Pomodoro was my favorite. It's the sauce. The sauce is tangy and complimented the basil and garlic. The bill arrived in a Sandlot DVD case. That right there sealed the deal for me. I'll be back. I need that sauce in my life. read more

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Great pizzas! Cool atmosphere. Would definitely go back and recommend to pizza lovers.

Nunzio's was a great experience. The pizza was spot on delicious. The owner greeted us and walked us through the menu and specials. Great atmosphere as it was really a great experience. We will make this one of our to go places for amazing appetizers and entrees. read more

Nunzio's Pizzeria - NY thin crust. Delicious sauce and right amount of cheese and spice. - Pizza Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Nunzio's has been in our rotation before it changed hands from the original owners a few years back. The pizza was the main attraction for us along with the unpretentious, at home, byob atmosphere. Since then, despite managerial changes adjustments the decor, some menu improvements, and price increases, we kept coming back for the pizza which continued to be true the original recipe and the star attraction. Until now. The other night when we walked in the tables had been replaced with picnic style tables and benches which were not too comfortable. When we asked our server about the change in furniture, she told us that happened after a new partner appeared. We ordered our usual pie with salad and asked for some bread. Our server responded to our bread request by saying "I'll see if they have any". The salad was the same, the bread never came. We held out hope, but when the pie came out it was bit larger, the crust was thinner, and missing the usual flavor, the sauce was barely noticeable and pedestrian, even the pepperoni was sliced too thin and lacked flavor. It wasn't bad, but the recipe changed. We looked at each other, continued sipping our wine and knew we probably wouldn't be coming back. We did enjoy the past several years though! Thank you for that! read more

Food was prepared to perfection . Delicious authentic Italian spot . Neighborhood gemo

Great pizza, great service. Consistent quality and a BYOB. A Long Branch staple. The newest owner has done a a good job of moving the business forward while keeping the heritage and core offerings in place. However, be warned! A large plain basic pie and small salad will run you almost $60 (!!!) after tax and tip. I'm not taking away any stars because its good owners and the food is fantastic, but if you order 2 pies, a salad and an app you are way above $125+ which is outlandish for a local pizza joint. read more

I sat down for Pizza and also took out from Nunzio's. Solid pie, is it the best I have had? No It is a nice local pizzeria with seating and service with personality. No frills for sure. Thin crust pizza cooked well done as requested, sauce and cheese are in good proportion. A slice definitely stands up to the flop test. I have had a sausage and pepper sandwich which was supposed to be eggplant parmigiana which was a takeout order. The sandwich was solid and we were told to come back another time to pick up a replacement eggplant parmigiana sandwich which we did a week later. Solid sandwich. Hours are short and if you don't call ahead for a table you may have a difficult time getting a table on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

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Legendary spot that just changed owners, and got even better. Excellent old timey Italian atmosphere with Sinatra & Co playing in the background.The pizza, salads, chicken parm, and focaccia bread are top notch. We placed a large catering order from them right before Christmas for a big party. Evan and Erica were amazing, very smooth process and the whole party was thoroughly impressed with everything. As a busy realtor in Monmouth County I'm always on the road and trying new spots. Nunzio's is one of my favorite restaurants in Monmouth County! read more

Nunzio's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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This place has been a staple in Long Branch for close to 100 years!! Lou's amazing pizza received one of the highest pizza ratings 8.6 from Barstool. Lou has now brought in Chris Manzo to help run his business. Chris also has an 8.6 pizza rating in a restaurant he ran in North Jersey. This amazing duo has upped the level of pizza enormously!! Best pizza in the country!! Plus Pat Trama from the famous Trama's restaurant has also been brought in to make some great new additions to the regular menu. This is the same place Long Branch has loved for close to a century with some great additions!!! Place fills up fast so go early. read more

We tried for the first time.... ziti w vodka was small and a bit pricey amoung a few other entrees. The chx parm was for two that were similar in price and tasty. Other dishes ok and small. Not sure if we will try again but was fine. read more

HORRIBLE. New owners, same name, different recipe. My friend highly recommended the pizza at this place. As soon as we walked in, he knew it was not the same Nunzio's. Bright, garish lights and out-of-place chandeliers. Small menu. We ordered the large cheese pie. It was super-thin and had barely any cheese or sauce on it....and at $22.00!!!!!We ate a few slices and left the rest there. Not only was the pizza bad, but we ordered a Caesar salad and those croutons.....You could break your teeth on those. Completely inedible. My advice?????? GO ELSEWHERE!!!!! read more

Nunzio's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Excellent pizza and authentic Italian dishes!! love the bucatini amatriciana The new owner is pretty cute too!! read more

Meatballs were magnificent Pasta was cool and awesome Cannoli was yummy dessert read more

NUNZIO's in Long Branch underwent some amazing new changes, it has such a cozy atmosphere from the lighting, the black and white movies, to the music, it all just fits together perfectly. There isn't anything on the menu I don't love. The Upside Down Sicilian pizza , Gnocchi Sorrentino and Chicken Milanese are just a few of my favorites. It's cash/card and they also deliver through Uber eats. If you are in the area stop by. You won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing pizza and kind staff that go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Just charmed by this place. read more

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Well NEW Nunzio's, you just struck out and in such a distasteful way too. This once was a great pie. It was our go to, for years too. We're now officially done as the pie that my wife brought home (looked great), slid into the oven 450* for 2.5 minutes was SO FCKING SALTY I THOUGHT IT WAS THE RIM OF A MARGHARITA GLASS. The crust remains very good, but who the hell threw out the recipe for Louie's sauce? That was gold, and some asshole who was clueless as to what was in place, and thought he knew better. What a laugh. That guy making sauce plain and simply, should be arrested. So salty it made the pie inedible. A God damned disgrace, not tasting what he was sending out tonight (Fri. 2/16/24). Oh for three in the times that we've ordered pies from there since the takeover. I only wish that there was a way to give you ZERO stars. YOU'RE DONE!!!!! read more

Food is phenomenal. Service is friendly pizzeria style. Ambiance is simple 1980's pizzeria with nice juke box and a TV should a game be on. BYO. Perfect Al dente pasta. Quality cheese and homemade dough and sauces. The kind of hole in the wall you hope to fall into. read more

Nunzio's Pizzeria - 10/05/2024. This is what to expect. Best representation of its kind. Pizza and "real" focaccia . BYO. New chef off the charts. - Pizza Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Nunzios's is the last real pizza restaurant in Long Branch . Thin crust , great sauce , cooked to perfection . You will enjoy the pies here. Naked meatballs are worth every penny you spend on them . Give yourself a treat and go to Nunzio's ! You should walk out satisfied , happy with the price ! If you love pizza this is the best in Long Branch. read more

Came for the Barstool hype of 8.6 pizza. Didn't think it measured up at all. Pizza lacked flavor. It is a charming old school establishment though. You can park in the street in front of the restaurant. Cash only! I called at 4pm to get a reservation. read more

Nunzio's Pizzeria - Large. Half plain half special (peppers and sausage) - Pizza Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I tried this place on a whim and was not happy at all. I paid $22 for a large cheese pizza with burnt crust, when the photo of their menu on the Yelp said that a plain cheese was only $14. I also ordered a Caesar salad, which was not very big or tasty, and had anchovies on top- so gross. That was $12, even though the Yelp menu said $8. So $36 total... what a waste of money, for a dinner that was not very good. I called to let them know that their prices are falsely advertised on Yelp, and they said "they have no control over it". Never again. read more

We had dinner there last night with friends. The service was great, as was the pepperoni and sausage pizza. The new owner Chris made it a great overall experience. Highly recommend and we'll be back soon! Thanks! read more

It's been a while since I've been to Nunzio's but great is still great even if never ending staffing problems persist causing service to be stretched a bit thin. But stay cool and enjoy the unhurried night. A time warp of Italian goodness Nunzio's has been serving fantastic food to mainly locals thank God for as long as I've been around. You have to love a place where the cops come in uniform not for a bust but for pizza! Italian classics rule but specials can take it up a notch. And the pizza! Crispy, piping hot with super fresh ingredients how can you go wrong. We started with calamari that was light and crispy with the legs of course and marinara sauce for dipping, always a fave, garlic knots which were like garlic bow ties were delicious and swimming in garlic butter in a good way, and artichoke salad that was second to none. Sausage and onion pizza and a large plain were tore into like the fam a a tip on a famine . It's BYO which always adds to the equation since I rarely spring for the good stuff out, but bringing my own let's me take it up a notch wine-wise without breaking the bank. You can't do better for a night out particularly with a group as our bill came to $77 for 5! Time warp indeed. I've been coming here since the tax deductions were so small Snookie put them on bar stools in the kitchen, gave them root beers and had them watch Louie make the pizzas. The oldest is now a senior in college! I hope it's here forever! A classic that sets the bar high and delivers every time! Bring your wallet as it's cash only although there is a ATM inside. So check out this Jersey Shore classic and see the original Snookie! Nunzio's....go! read more

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Minimal gluten-free options, FYI. Nice waitstaff. Good salad. Now accepting credit cards.

Great pizza but they can't manage phone orders. On hold 10 minutes seems a bit too long. read more

Nothing beats a fresh out of the oven pie. Half sausage and pepper, half plain. Great crust without too much oily sauce and cheese. Can't beat this slice, even better eating it in the restaurant. read more

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I don't understand Portnoy's score--way too high. After seeing the score he gave Squan tavern (equally too high), which used to be good in the 80s but is no longer, I'm convinced he's giving pity scores to the dives. Pizza crust is cooked right, and has the right density, but is bland and needs salt. Cheese and sauce were underwhelming. Large pie is a smaller medium. If these were $10 pies, and they made them quick, yeah, it's an OK pie--nothing to write home about. Other food was gross. Pasta was over cooked boxed pasta sold as homemade and sauce was bland and watery without the sweet depth that quality tomatoes provides. Garlic knots were soggy with oil, deep fried. Disgusting, frankly--wife refused to eat them. There had to be over two cups of oil used on 12 knots--literally squeezed it out like from a completely full sponge. Cool neon outside. Inside is a total dive. Cracked flooring tile. Old furniture. Cash only. Nothing about this place puts it in the upper 50% of spots around here. This is the second+ generation Jersey "Italian" food that was sold during the 80s and early 90s, before folks got internet and cable TV and realized what real italian food actually looks like. It's not even a good version of this Jersey pizzeria though--there's no pizza flipping show, and I'd be afraid to catch something from eating inside. Somehow it's still around, and it looks like some folks have nostalgia for it. If you are nostalgic for this spot, nothing i write will change your mind--I'm happy you found a place. But if you are used to good food and want good Italian in this area, check out Trama or Angelicas, or any number of good italian spots in the area. As for me, I'd take a pie from Bierravino or Tommy's over this any day. read more

Called on a Wednesday night at 6PM.. they close at 8PM. The woman answered the phone like this word for word; "Hi this is Nunzios. We're not taking any pizza orders so don't even ask." That is literally what she said. As a local for 25+ years I am appalled. I will never give this place another dime of business. This is how they treat people. Disgusting. read more

Pizza here was highly recommended and it does not disappoint. It's always thin and crispy. Chicken parm with spaghetti is outstanding . Garlic bread is delicious too. One of our new favorite places. read more

The restaurant gave a feel that as soon as you walked in you knew you were going to get some good pizza. Pizza was very good and reasonably priced. read more

Absolutely incredible staff and fabulous pizza. Not sure where else you can find this level of quality both in staff and in Pizza. Amazing vibes. Highly recommended read more

Horrible, skimpy and overpriced! Not the same pizza as made by the original owners. Not good at all. O

Good pizza and a super friendly staff the awesome combination. I ordered a sausage pepperoni pie and it was on the money. The only bad thing is they don't open until 4pm. read more

Nunzio's Pizzeria - Store front - Pizza Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Food is always good. Great pizza. Very friendly staff. Gets busy on a Friday night so get there early enough so you are not waiting for a table. read more

My favorite pizza parlor in the US and beyond. A great example of Jersey offering the best pies!!!

I love Nunzios the service is outstanding people are really amazing I love snookie so amazing She even offered me a job read more

This place is amazing. Food is honestly the best i've had. Chicken parm for 2 is literally amazing and the pizzas are the best I've ever had. I came here with a group during a winter night and the service was phenomenal. They told us we could throw anything up onto the tv to watch whatever we want and also told us we could play anything from the jukebox too. Another group had left some bottles of wine behind and the staff asked us if we wanted them. They brought out wine glasses for us to enjoy with our food. They're super personal and make you feel at home and welcomed. It's a small place in Long Branch that has been there forever and it shows why. The vibe was great. We all loved it and will be coming back constantly. Anybody who says this place is bad are literally idiots who probably think dominos and papa john's have great pizza. Don't listen to the bad reviews they're COMPLETELY WRONG about this place trust me!! read more

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