I have eaten at the restaurant three times, picked up a to-go order twice, and gotten delivery once. First off, the ambience of the restaurant is great. I love the decor- it is cozy yet very well-decorated in an elegant fashion. I love the open view of the coal oven. As for the food, I have two things that are my regular go-tos and are consistently AMAZING: the coal-fired chicken wings, and the Prosciutto di Parma & Figs (or dates, if figs are not in season). Seriously, I have not yet been disappointed by either of these orders. I strayed once and my party ordered 2 different pasta dishes- I was disappointed and would not order pasta from here again. I am taking off a star due to the customer service. The first time I came here, we waited for a few minutes to be acknowledged even though the restaurant had just opened for the day, and there were multiple employees running around and no other customers there yet. The hostess finally addressed us, but it was like she wasn't having a good day- she didn't smile and seemed annoyed to be there. The entire time that we were there, I don't think I saw her smile or look remotely happy once. One of the times I ordered to go, I called ahead and got my usual (coal-fired chicken wings, and the Prosciutto di Parma & Figs (or dates, if figs are not in season). The time before, San Giuseppe was using dates on the pizza (not complaining-love them with this pizza). As I was on the phone with the hostess, I asked her if they were using dates or figs on that particular day. She said figs. When I picked up my order, it was the same girl as in the before mentioned description, but she was a little friendlier. When I got home, there were dates on the pizza. Again, I love the dates, but she clearly had no idea how to answer me on the phone and just gave me an answer for the sake of giving me an answer. BTW, the parking lot is a huge plus!!!! and it's BYOB! read more

Came here on a Sunday night - the restaurant had parking out front which was a plus. Food was pretty good but pricey for what you get. After we got seated, it took the waiter 15 minutes to get us menus. 45 minutes after ordering we still had not gotten any of the food we ordered including the appetizer (the restaurant was not busy). We really just felt like we were forgotten about and were second class citizens. All in all the food was good but poor service will not draw me back. read more

I came in on Mother's Day with another couple. There were 6 of us (we each have 1 kid). The place was booked solid and there was only a table for two available. The owner told me that he would try to accommodate us, and with a few temp tables and tablecloths, we had a table for six ! The food here is very good, and I have always gotten good service. I have come in every now and then with small children and they always get us in and out with a smile before our children get out of hand. I like their pizza, and tonight I had the penne a la vodka with chicken, which was excellent. I recommend the place for anyone, and especially for young families ! read more

I'd like to give this place 4.5 stars if I could. I was first here around Valentine's Day, but that was before I gave a crap about my Yelp account, so I'm writing about my more recent experience instead. I went here with my boyfriend and his mom for a Sunday evening dinner right before Thanksgiving (11/24) after we escaped from the madness of Elizabeth's IKEA. We got there a little after 5 PM and were surprised to see it was completely empty inside. (Later, we realized why: the restaurant opened at 5). Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, and brought us fresh bread immediately. I loved the texture of the bread: warm and crisp on the outside but mealy on the inside. For an appetizer, I ordered their arugula salad with mozzarella and grape tomatoes with a balsamic/olive oil dressing. I tore through it in minutes, mostly because I was hungry (shopping at IKEA is serious business, y'all), but also because it was extremely tasty. The mozzarella was soft but not mushy, with a sweet flavor, and the arugula was a vibrant shade of green with a tangy aftertaste. For our main courses, my boyfriend ordered the gnocchi pesto, his mom ordered penne alla vodka (minus the prosciutto, because she's not a fan of ham), and I ordered the spaghetti al pomodoro with tomato and basil. It didn't take long for our meals to come out. (Again, maybe it's because we were the only ones in the place, but I'm not complaining). Our waiter made sure our water glasses were refilled, and he stopped by to check on us at strategic moments during our meals. (Meaning, he came to see how we were doing when our mouths weren't full or in the midst of swallowing water). I get annoyed at waiters who ask you how the food is when you're shoving a forkful of stuff into your mouth. This guy knew better. I can't speak for my boyfriend or his mom, but my dinner was fabulous. The sauce was served rustic-style (which I love), and the basil was a nice touch. It didn't overpower the flavor of the dish, but it added an undercurrent of fresh herbal zest to the sauce. I didn't think I was hungry for dessert, but it turned out I was. I decided to get the tiramisu and split it with my boyfriend's mom, while he tried the profitteroles (sic?). The tiramisu was deceptively light and very good. I didn't ask, but I have a feeling it was from a homemade recipe. Also, I'm not usually a fan of profitteroles, as they're usually too lardy or hard, with way too much cream inside. But these were soft, light on the stomach, and with just the right amount of cream. They were also drizzled with chocolate sauce, which was a plus. So, if I really enjoyed myself at this place, why am I giving it four stars? It was chilly inside, and they sat us near the door, where the delivery guy kept running in and out. Oh well. I'll definitely be back for another delicious Italian dinner. read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Hoboken. The Margarita Pizza is the best pizza we had in the area and is the only pizza we ever take leftovers home and eat the next day. Definitely recommend to take your date here it has very romantic ambience. One more thing, you HAVE TO get the tiramisu!! It's amazing! read more

San Giuseppe - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

So much promise, but so little delivery. The coal fired chicken wings sound nice in concept but, while tasty, ended up quite oily. The pappardelle was one of the most boring dishes I believe I've ever had. How can something with a tomato sauce end up so bland? Not sure. Well, the only redeeming part of our visit is that we didn't have the pizza. I want to try the pizza and then I will report back. If I'm dissatisfied again, I will downgrade appropriately. read more

I've been wanting to eat here for awhile now. I really enjoyed everything here. I came here with my husband and my daughter on a weeknight. The ambiance was so nice and quaint. I loved that they have a kids menu and we were pleased with the options. We ordered fried ravioli, Mac and cheese for my daughter and a small pie. Everything was SOOO GOOD from start to finish. My daughter's mac and cheese was some of the best we ever tasted. She loved it. The fried ravioli was amazing and a good size portion. The pizza was really good too!! We enjoyed our meal so much that we ordered dessert. Can I say they have some of the BEST ice cream!! Our server, Max, was so nice, courteous and personable. Overall we really enjoyed our experience here. We will definitely be coming back. I highly recommend :) read more

Delicious pizza and it's byo! Also, if you forget your wine you can place an order to have your wine delivered to your table! Our server was Justin and he did a fabulous job. read more

BEST WINGS EVER! And the mushroom pizza is probably in my top 3 pizzas i've ever had in my life. Everything was delicious and we weren't disappointed. The pricing is pretty high but once we got the food I knew why. Definitely worth it. I am sure everything is good - but my top recommendations are the wings (we got two orders!) and mushroom pizza. Can't wait to go back! read more

Over hyped, over priced and not as good as others. Service was also slow for an Italian/pizza place. Hoboken has a lot to offer and a lot better. For example, go to Grimaldi's and get a lot more for your money. read more

This family owned gem of a BYOB restaurant does Italian food the right way. Coal fired pizza oven, freshly made mozzarella, fresh seafood all cooked to perfection...the waitstaff was very friendly and attentive. Very warm, yet spacious dining room would be great for parties.. All this, and a parking lot, which is a big deal in this area...we will definitely be back! read more

We had a group of friends together for a birthday dinner at San Giuseppe. We ordered numerous appetizers, entrees and pizza - everything was delicious. From the fresh bread, to the great service, we were very satisfied. Don't forget to BYOB! read more

I have eaten here 4-5 times now and feel confident saying this is the best pizza in Hoboken. All of their pizzas are excellent but the biggest standout for me is the Prosciutto and Date (or Fig if in season) pizza. I would also highly recommend the coal fired wings, they are crispy, perfectly seasoned and sauteed with caramelized onions. If you are looking for great pizza and wings I would highly recommend San Giuseppe. FYI it's a BYOB. read more

Best place in Hoboken ! The food was amazing ! Great specials The owners treat you like family ! The cleanest bathrooms I ever seen in a restaurant ! Bring some wine and enjoy yourself ! read more

San Giuseppe - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

San Giuseppe's was the perfect place to host my parent's 30th wedding anniversary. Joe, the owner, and his staff were absolutely phenomenal. The food was delicious!!!! Joe made party planning so easy and stress free. He really goes above and beyond for his customers. I cannot thank him enough! The staff even played my parent's wedding song as they cut their cake. It was such a beautiful evening. Thank you San Giuseppe's!!! read more

So so so disappointed that I have to write this review to downgrade my previous rating, but I think Sunday night, I visited San Guiseppe for my final time after the experience. The issues with service have been ongoing for a very long time and even though the food is mostly awesome, this continual service problem is just too hard to ignore. I've been to the restaurant around 20 times, and while the food is always amazing and the service is almost always disappointing, I continue to return because of the food quality. Tonight, however, was the final straw after the worst service experience while going here, and the food was off a little as well. After arriving, we were sat at a table with menus and we didn't even have anyone come over for a good 10 minutes until one of the waiters came over and said that our waiter would be over shortly. She (the person who wasn't our waiter) took our drink order of 2 diet cokes and appetizer of coal fired chicken wings. When our server finally came over about 10 minutes later, we gave him the order and asked for bread. The first server then came back with cokes instead of diet cokes. I didn't think it was a big deal but was hoping it wasn't a precursor of things to come, which it actually turned out to be. Fifteen or so minutes later he (the actual waiter) came over with the bread, but only after I asked his co-worker server if she could please ask him for us. Once that came, I figured our wings would be along for the appetizer any minute. However, one of our dinners came out instead before the wing appetizer. Normally we would send it back but didn't want to take a chance it would sit around since it was grilled chicken on top of a salad. Then eventually the wings came (which were actually a little dried out this night, which I've never experienced here), and shortly afterward the final meal. The sauce on this nice in the main meal was also a little off and not the same quality as I'm used to. The server asks me, if I would like more bread to which I replied "yes." So after this the guy never came back to the table to bring my bread, ask if we wanted more to drink, or even check in. I had to literally walk up to the counter and find him and ask him to bring our check. Then it was his co-worker and not even him who came to the table to wrap the leftover food and bring us our check. Then it was also his co-worker who came to the table to take my payment and bring me back my receipt to sign. Then this guy comes over near the table to stand nearby watching as if he's just waiting for me to fill out the receipt. I waited until he left though because I was giving a very small tip. As a former waiter myself, I understand what it takes to wait table and give good service. Knowing this, I often give $20 even on a $50 check. But definitely not on this night! The guy came to the table hardly at all and never checked back, and I had to track him down. His co-worker helped us much much more than he did. I would understand if the restaurant was busy, but there were 4 tables in the place w/customers - there was hardly anyone there yet. And, the times he did come to the table, he was trying to be all cheery and joke around, as if he could sense we were unhappy. Just better service would have done the trick instead of trying to pry a smile out of us by staring us down and continuing to try joking around. It was actually a little creepy. Very very frustrated, I am, about this place. I want to love it because of the food but just can't! Now I know the owner will message me back here on Yelp and tell me they are always at the restaurant to speak to if there are issues, or they may ask me to call them. The truth is though, until someone has better oversight over the waitstaff, nothing I can say to them will help the situation. =( read more

Hand tossed artisan style brick oven pizza Mmmmmmm pizza The melty saucy cheesy deliciousness is worth the trip. This place boast and impressive menu of homemade pasta dishes and sauce like Mama makes on Sunday. Plus it's a byob. Tip: Sign up on their website and order online for a discount. read more

I was looking for a new pizza place on Yelp tonight. Stumbled upon this gem thanks to fellow yelpers. We ordered the insalata arugula and the l'italiana pizza. The salad was big enough to split and the lemon dressing was on point. Not a bad deal for $10.95 considering the size. Not going to lie, I was SHOCKED at how expensive their pizzas are but hoped that they were big enough to make up for it. While the butternut squash and truffle oil pizza is AMAZING, I'm just not sure it is worth the $24 considering it's on the smaller side and only has 6 slices. I will say that our expected delivery time was 8:32 and it was at our door at 8:10. 40 minutes-not too bad! read more

I just had the most amazing baby shower! From start to finish everything was amazing. The staff made sure everything ran so smooth and they paid attention to every last detail! The food was incredible and there was so much of it. My guests loved the food so much they were ordering food to take home to their spouses. I can't say enough good things ! Best Italian restaurant in Hoboken!! Thank you for everything can't wait to go back for dinner read more

We had a great meal after the movies next door. We haven't been here in about two years and I guess ownership has changed. They always had great pizza, but now they have expanded the menu and everything was great. I had chicken and my wife had salmon. Both were really good. The vegetables were perfect and the price was very fair. Our waitress did a great job. Of course you can spend much more and get great Italian food, but this is a little gem that is worth the trip and the price. We will be back often. By the way, they still have great pizza. read more

I try to find other items here besides the pizza (which I do love, if you are a fan of thin crust), however it seems to be the one the few things they get right. My boyfriend and I ordered 2 salads, arugula and tri color. Kind of funny that you add endive and radicchio to a salad and you call it a different salad. The only other difference is the dressing. I do love the honey vinaigrette, but sadly got the wrong dressing when we picked up the food. We also got the wings to share. The wings are great, nice to have something different then the wings you usually see on a menu. They forgot the focaccia bread this time. So sadly the salads are pretty weak, considering we just paid $11 for arugula, 3 grape tomatoes, one endive leaf and some Parmesan. 2 salads and an order of wings (missing the bread) costs $40, this is a bit pricy if you ask me. At least put a little more substance in the salads. read more

More than just a gourmet pizza restaurant. We were looking for a good place to have lunch for my son's birthday (he attends nearby Stevens Institute of Technology). We got there in the later part of the afternoon, so it was more of an early dinner and benefited from beating the crowd. One of the owners was there and he gave us some excellent recommendations from the menu. Fantastic meal! Everything was exquisitely prepared. Did I mention that there's a small parking lot (important factor for Hoboken)? read more

BYOB. Went here last night to use a Groupon. The Groupon details were far too specific and confusing. The waitor seemed like he didn't enjoy his job and he wasn't very attentive. The portions are large, the food was acceptable, and the decor was nice. But if you ask me, the food is over priced. There's a parking lot, so that is convenient for out of towners. Be warned, they turn the AC off far before it closes, so expect to sweat at the end of dinner. A cozy new spot to try, but I think there are far better Italian places in Hoboken. read more

My favorite hidden gem in Hoboken! One of the specials was burrata ravioli, it was unbelievable & so was the service! Felt like I was right at home. The owner was our waiter and he took the time to explain a lot of the dishes and the process behind making them. A lot of the menu items are homemade! Can't wait to come back. read more

San Giuseppe - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

We have eaten here and ordered from here a bunch of times. Great pizza...very friendly service. Top pizza in Hoboken for sure. read more

Is New York's Best Italian Food and Pizza in Hoboken, New Jersey? I say it is! San Giuseppe's restaurant is a real gem! The restaurant is incredibly clean and the staff was both pleasant and accommodating. The new owner will make you feel like you and your guests are the most important patrons in the room and believe me he absolutely delivers an unforgettable dining experience! My boyfriend and I just love him! The fried ravioli, the pizza, the chicken francese, seriously EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! This New Yorker is definitely coming back to Hoboken! Bon Appetit Everyone! read more

Amazing prosciutto pizza. Good bread, decent gnocchi, decor is rustic italian, awkward when you walk in no hostess, you have to find the hostess in the back of restaurant while she is busy with phone calls, and online orders. Not very busy and had to wait 10 min for a table (3 were empty) Waiter was friendly but you can tell he we preoccupied and couldn't multi task. Will order delivery next time. read more

Pizza Bianca is just great! And BTW, your 15% discount on the first online order didn't work in chrome and ie. It said that I wasnt qualified for the discount even though I just registered. read more

We love this neighborhood spot. Great Byob with nice staff and amazing food. Love the la Romanza pie, classic margarita and the quarto stagioni and the mezzaluna. We ventured to try some entres and loved the gnocchi pesto, shrimp parm and the pasta bouna sera. The owners and staff are very attentive and nice and it's fun to watch the pizzas being made. Don't forget to get a nutella and strawberry dessert. Worth the calories read more

This review is being updated for the business under new ownership. Don't waste your time or money with this place. The service was terrible and there was an issue with both of our pizzas being served with the wrong ingredients and we were up-charged beyond listed prices anyway. Talking to the owner was a joke, he didn't even attempt to make it right except to argue that the ingredients they ended up using were more expensive than what we actually ordered. This is an empty shell of what san giuesppe's used to be. Previous review for original ownership This is my favorite spot for pizza in Hoboken! They have inventive gourmet pizzas with generous toppings and a delicious coal fired crust. The pizzas are large and good for 2-3 people. The owner and main chef is from Italy and truly cares about your experience and frequently checks in on you once you receive your order. As a vegetarian my go-to pizzas are L'Italiana and Mezza Luna. L'italiana is a rich flavorful choice with butternut squash purée instead of sauce layered with fontina cheese and crimini mushrooms, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil. The Mezza Luna is a little lighter with eggplant purée instead of sauce and fresh mozzarella, gaeta olives and arugula. Can't decide? They even let you do half and half! For the meat eaters in your party, you can never go wrong with the Prosciutto di Parma and Arugula pie. If you don't mind the extra carbs be sure to ask for the breadsticks for the table (delicious Parmesan focaccia). As for dessert, I've tried the nutella pizza and the Romeo and Juliet dessert pizza. Nutella is great but if you want to try something different, the Romeo and Juliet is really special. They use amaretto ricotta and top it with amarena cherries, pistachios and dark chocolate shavings. Great served cold if you have any leftover to take home as well! San Giuseppes is BYOB so don't forget the wine! They do offer to arrange delivery of certain wines if you do forget. They have a free parking lot if you come in from out of town! Things to be worked on: Bring back the penne vodka! Calzone is not the size you expect Service can be slow but is always friendly (need more experienced wait staff). read more

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A neighborhood place with decent pizza but way overpriced in my opinion. Plus, it was so dark inside that I needed to use my phone flashlight to see the menu. Four of us came and ordered 2 pizzas with one topping each, 1 salad with shrimp and 1 order of wings - nothing but tap water to drink and the bill with tip was $75. Maybe they keep the place dark so you cant see the prices. The waiter was nice but the service was slow, at least he apologized but it bugs one to see people who came after us get served first who also ordered pizza. Last, what was disturbing was that at a table near us, a wine glass shattered on the floor. The staff was pretty good about responding but as we left, we saw that there were shards of glass still on the floor around the other table - the party had already left. We pointed out to a different waiter that there was still glass on the floor and he picked up the big piece but left smaller pieces. Maybe he couldn't see it in the dark but he was more focused on other things and there was no manager to talk to. read more

Held our daughters engagement party this weekend and the food and service were amazing! From our first conversation with Mario until the end of our event he and the staff provided utmost attention to detail as well as to our preferences. The room was able to accommodate close to 50 guests comfortably and the timing of the courses as well as the quality of the food was excellent. The appetizers and pasta and main courses were impressive and delicious. We have received many comments in the last day about the food, the atmosphere and the convenient location. Many of our guests were particularly appreciative of the parking lot. All in all it was a wonderful afternoon and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering venues for a party! read more

Pros: above average food Attentive staff Clean Good atmosphere Cons: on the more expensive side Small tables read more

San Giuseppe - Tuscan salad, penne alla vodka - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I would give this place a 3.8... First of all, there is a parking lot which is very rare in Hoboken and it is BYO.. Those two things alone make it a place to go to in Hoboken. The ambience is very cozy and romantic. The waitress was super sweet, attentive, and also gave us our space. For an appetizer, we got the mozzarella with tomatoes- it was good,but the mozz didnt seem fresh. The bread was also not very fresh. However, the margherita pizza was really yummy! I really enjoyed the pizza. For dessert, we ordered tiramisu and cheesecake. I thought the tiramisu was pretty good- I would get it again, and the cheesecake was just ok. Overall, I had a good dining experience here and i would come again! read more

Extremely disappointing and bizarre behavior! The owner is extremely unhappy, unwelcoming and rude. At 8:47 we were told by our server that we could not open any more bottles of wine because it was past 8:45 which is apparently the cut off for wine opening. We were not informed about that when we sat down. We were then told our wine bottles would be confiscated by the owner if he saw us pouring any new glasses. This rule was also not shared with us when we sat down and was not relayed to us in a hospitable fashion. At 9:15 the owner came to our table while we were wrapping it up and yelled "we're closed" ! He then proceeded to follow us outside and stand guard at the front door with his arms folded while scowling at us as we were saying our goodbyes. Everyone at the table is a longterm present or past resident of Hoboken and the behavior we experienced was just unnecessary and downright despicable. Rules are understandable but they should be presented in a better manner. If you want poor service.. and mediocre food .. go here. Otherwise I would take your business elsewhere because the service at this place is actually laughable. The only thing going for it is the free parking oh and don't order the garlic knots while dining in...because that's not allowed either. Very strange place. Don't waste your time. read more

Our dinner at San Giuseppe was pretty good, and I'd say kick it up a star for sure if you live in uptown Hoboken, for the convenience factor. As you've read, the pluses of San Giuseppe are BYO (and they do have a liquor store that will deliver, which is pretty cool) and free parking. The pizza was pretty tasty, though I like a little thinner crust, but that's a personal preference. I did not like my gnocchi with pesto...something just tasted off in the pesto, though I couldn't put my finger on it, and the gnocchi was pretty hard (I like them like little mushy fluffy pillows). The pasta arrabiata that my bf had was bowl-licking good, though. PS - Keep an eye out for deals, as I've seen SG participate in Living Social and Amazon Local. read more

Came back to try those award winning wings. Don't get me wrong- they are good, handmade, with a little bit of flour dusting for some crisp, but then became totally mushy because of the plethora of sweet onion shavings they put on top. In fairness I got this to go, so that could definitely be a factor. I also had the Romeo and Juliet dessert pizza which had a fantastic combination of ingredients- delicious ricotta, amaretto, chocolate shavings, pistachio and cherries. The pizza gets a 3.5 star only because the dough was so so hard and chewy. I think I would bypass this to try another sweet pizza, and the Burrata, which I still need to try. read more

A place I would for sure finding again once I drive by Jersey... My first time imprinted a good impression.. The owner Aka Chef.. Is excellent! Thanks.. I had a pix with you together during YELPS last event. read more

The pizza here is to die for! The crust is thin and crispy and baked in a brick oven. The tomato sauce is earthy and the mozzarella was fresh and salty. The fresh basil was a great touch. The sausage was spicy Italian sausage. The tricolor salad and dressing was tangy and fresh. Enjoyed the sparkling water, the ambiance, and all of this great service. It was surprising because we arrived as the restaurant was closing. Forgot about the BYOB. We have to keep going so they can afford a liquor license. My partner missed a good glass of wine. So happy for parking in Hoboken. A movie at the Bow-tie cinema and a smashing italian pizza was a perfect date night. read more

This is one of our favorite places in Hoboken! The beet salad and shrimp appetizer are delicious. I love the Pesto and Romanza pies! It's also BYOB which is lovely. The outdoor seating is nice over the summer because it's in a quiet part of town. read more