We heard about this place through a friend who's a chef out of state, as we were looking for good…read moreItalian food in the area. The location doesn't scream, hidden gem but it is. Really impressed with the consistency of how good everything we ate was. From the homemade bread and olive oil dipping sauce, to the Cajun chicken Alfredo, to the pepperoni & peppers and sausage pizza--everything was delicious and fresh. The service was great--friendly and checked in on us. The timing of the dishes was good as well, no long waits. They got the cooking and service dialed-in. The ambiance was cozy and seeing the place full of Italian patrons...love to see it as that speaks volumes. This will be our go-to for great Italian food when we're visiting Jersey.

Olivia's II Pizza & Pasta is a great local spot. When Ruffino's Pizza (which served Eatontown…read moresince the 1970s) closed their doors and Olivia's took over their retail footprint, I know many customers hoped any successor pizzeria would be as good. Thankfully there's no need to worry. The staff is very friendly and the food is better than most offering similar Italian fare. I especially like Olivia's "Brooklyn Pan Pizzas", like their Grandma, Trenton Tomato, and OG Classic varieties. Pasta dishes are also very good. The Rigatoni Filetto di Pomodoro and Tortellini della Nonna are two of my favorites. Definitely worth checking out!

Just got that familiar pizza craving and pulled off the road. Amazing pizza. Nice clean place…read more Friendly service. Decent music and a good selection of beverages. Specials too. Yes I would come back too.

The foods we ordered were amazing especially their famous jersey pizza! Even we reheated them the…read morenext day, the taste was amazing! The individuals who were behind the counter Jacob and Joey were very friendly. I know Jacob said there's the 3rd guy name with initial of J. The ambience was casual and cozy. Wished I can have the pizza shipped here in LA! What a great experience that first time we ordered and ate at their restaurant while celebrating my niece/nephew getting their first new car!

Casual pizza joint in Oceanport. We ordered on the app for pickup and our pizza was ready on time…read more We brought it to eat at Skinny Flowers brewery which is just 5min away. We split a large Gemini pie. The sauce is sweeter than normal tomato sauce - and I loved it. Crust was crispy and cooked well. Definitely recommend this spot!

Dangggggg. Just found my number one pizza spot in Jersey. Every kind of pie we got was phenomenal…read more Workers were even better. The young woman working the register was awesome. Explained every pie to us with a smile and good conversation. John was creating those beautiful pies! Had a great conversation with him, and he really enjoys what he does which shows itself in his pizzas. Gemini pie and the jersey devil pies take the cake! Gemini pie is loaded with sweet Mariana sauce , and the perfect amount of cheese. The crust is light but very crispy with a perfect char. Same with the jersey devil. Heavy offensive lineman feel. Looks heavy but light on its feet!!! Trentonian pie was the best I've had in that style. Definitely beats papas and delorenzo's. Flavor was superior, great quality cheese. I would highly recommend this place. Best pizza in NJ!!!

Amazing food, great service, and a warm atmosphere. Maurizio's never disappoints. A must‑visit if…read moreyou love authentic Italian dishes.

NJ style pizzeria, there was about 10 different pies offered by the slice…read more We pick 2 and 2. Pretty good but they could have heated longer to get the bottoms to crisp up more.

Happy to see a new place took over by Shop rite in West Long Branch…read more Even happier to try the pizza, and it is amazing! I am very picky about my pizza! Family owned and very friendly! Will be back to try the other things on the Menu!

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated Italian Pizzeria Restaurant offering New York Style thin crust…read morepizza, house made fresh pasta, ravioli, assortments of salads, subs and many authentic Italian dishes. We offer dine in or take out as well as catering on and off premise.

I'm in town with my kiddo for an event. It's Friday which we traditionally order pizza for. So…read morewhat's close by? Lupo. As soon as I walked in, I knew this was going to be good. It's got the right mix of bright and rustic, with plenty of room to sit. Nobody makes merch if they don't have fans. We got a square Chicken Parm Pizza. Holy cow, this thing is a beast. Don't let the picture fool you, this was perfectly crispy and hot. Still, that needed a small box to take home. The crew was great. Even suggested a 2L instead of our usual 2x 20oz, which I appreciated after a long day. This will be on the repeat list next time we're out this way!

These guys do a great job. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. They're obviously…read morepassionate about their food too, and it shows. Definitely recommend giving them a try. I'll be going back.

Great prepared foods , pizza and Italian specialties excellent pasta choices, especially Gluten…read moreFree options

Nice big Italian deli with plenty of interesting food choices. They have a pizza station. They have…read morea bunch of Italian cheeses. They have a frozen section where you can get different types of ravioli, including ravioli with Gorgonzola stuffed inside, etc. They have a hot and cold food station, snacks, pastries fresh and packaged. 1. Eggplant parm - delicious and cheesy. Thin breaded eggplant. Few stacks. About 800 calories for one slice. 2. Meat lasagna - Ricotta filled and flavorful! Overall, I'd come again to try other food items or try snacks.

This is my go to place for calzones for sure always fresh very well made they are very generous…read morewith the Ingredients.. I have dine in and also got delivery Dine in- very clean place slices always look and taste fresh they are also friendly smiles when you walk in greeted very warm Delivery- about 30 mins food is always hot and fresh never the wrong order the way they package the food they care unlike some places who throw pizza around and cheese is everywhere lol. We have all had one of those places

Cafe Villa catered my engagement party of 100 people this past weekend and I can't begin to explain…read morehow perfect everything was. The food was phenomenal and my guests wouldn't stop raving about the quality and taste. It was so good that everyone took home leftovers! I highly recommend you hire them for your next event small or large. It will not disappoint! Thank you Cafe Villa and your team!

November 3 was the first time I visited this place. I ordered a slice of plain pizza. According…read moreto the receipt, John L. served me. It didn't come from the glass display, but pulled from a shelf underneath. It was heated for about a minute. I headed to my car after paying and realized that it wasn't piping hot. I didn't feel like walking back for more reheating and I was hungry so I ate it. I ended up with food poisoning. Once it was out my system (I threw up for about 10 mins and other stuff) I felt better. I Googled if one can get food poisoning from pizza and the answer is yes! When sitting out for hours it develops bacteria. Heating it thoroughly can help kill that bacteria. The only good thing that came out of this was that I lost 2lbs overnight. I won't be back. I suggest that you make sure your pizza is heated thoroughly.

My partner and I could eat pizza ever.single.day! Despite it being Sunday (which is normally a…read morebrunch or heavy dinner day for us) we were unfamiliar with our surroundings so it was Yelp to the rescue. Mangia is not far from Monmouth University, so we decided to give it a try. We were immediately impressed with the cleanliness of the restaurant, especially the dining area. Located in a strip mall with a lot of foot traffic, it's perfect for takeout or casual dining in. I did see a room where I imagine there are catered events. We ordered 6 slices of pizza, 4 margherita, 1 one pepperoni, and 1 white. The individual that assisted us was pleasant enough, answering our questions in very general terms. The only thing I did not care for was that they used their bare hands when pulling our slices for the oven. (I don't eat the crust when I see this.) Overall, we were deeply satisfied with our slices. Mangia is not heavy on the garlic, which I appreciated. The ingredients were hearty, so each slice was fresh and fulfilling. I would definitely come back and try other items if I'm in the area.

Service was super friendly and the place was clean. Wasn't busy at 3pm, we were the only patrons…read morefor a bit. We ordered a beet salad, chicken wings and a margherita pie. The chicken wings can as three pieces with both drumettes and wings, so like 6 pieces from the three pieces. It also comes with its own side salad. They're grilled but still crispy. The beet salad was underwhelming, the dressing overwhelmed it. The pizza was good, not the most flavorful dough, but still good.

Clean and well lit, on a corner in the up and coming area of Long Branch. We stopped in for a quick…read morelate night bite. Seated quickly, informed of daily specials by polite waitstaff. Ordered pizza which was delivered to our table in minutes from their wood fired oven. Crust was delicious and not charred and dry like some wood fired places deliver. We asked for some hot honey to drizzle on the crust. Yum! Overall very good. Menu is a tad limited as they don't have a true kitchen, but they are creative with their dishes and daily specials expand their menu.