Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Newark area by diners
Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Newark area by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region鈥攍ike a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago鈥攎any can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than , up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to , it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Newark area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Newark were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
#30. Humble Brick Oven Bar & Osteria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1120 East St. George Linden, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sports Bars
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#29. Sabatino's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 513 Valley St. Maplewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#28. Brick + Dough
- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Walnut St. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#27. Pizzeria Las Americas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 Warren St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
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#26. IL FORNO A LEGNA
- Rating: 4.3/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1464 Main St. Rahway, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
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#25. A Pizza Town
- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 North Wood Ave. Linden, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
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#24. Nonno's Pizzeria Deli & Catering
- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 671 Passaic Ave. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Wraps
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#23. Gusto WoodFired Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 119 Park Ave. East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Firewood, Italian
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#22. Corleone's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 Williams Ave. Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
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#21. Artie's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (934 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 Newark Way Maplewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#20. Italia Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 48 Washington St. Bloomfield, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#19. Belgiovine's Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 712 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza
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#18. Mama Dag's Seafood & Pasta Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 St. Cloud Ave. West Orange, New Jersey
- Categories: Seafood, Pizza, Italian
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#17. Pizzamore
- Rating: 4.4/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 323 Broad St. Carlstadt, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean
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#16. Low Fidelity
- Rating: 4.4/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 328 Palisade Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#15. Alberto's Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 482 Washington Ave. Belleville, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Argentine
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#14. Prato Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 371 4th St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#13. Tony's Pizza Delight
- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1331 Magie Ave. Union, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Teglia Pizza Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 438 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#11. Natoli's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 Clarendon St. Secaucus, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Delis
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#10. Boschetto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Grove St. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#9. Torino Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 153 Washington Ave. Little Ferry, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#8. Tino's Artisan Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 199 Warren St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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#7. Tony D's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Hanford Place Caldwell, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Ita Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 682 Bergen Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#5. Rizzo's Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 Central Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Pizza
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#4. O Sole Mio
- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1210 Raritan Road Cranford, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
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#3. Tom's Delicious Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1719 Summit Ave. Union City, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, fast food
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#2. Little Pizza Heaven
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1 Lackawana Plz Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
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#1. Emilio's Wood Fire Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 Chestnut St. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.
