Best Pizza in Jersey City (2025)
Dan Richer’s wood-fired pies celebrate New Jersey ingredients, from heirloom tomatoes to local hazelnuts. Featured by The New York Times, Food & Wine, and Grub Street, Razza remains the city’s standard-bearer; book ahead and don’t skip the Jersey Margherita.
In Jersey City I gave Rick Easton’s new slice shop two stars, calling its offerings some of the most elevated slices in the New York area. The crust is noticeably lightweight and honeycombed with air pockets, and that structural soundness is key to the pleasure: the toppings are not mere decorations but the point of each slice — a mix of fresh mushrooms with pepper, parsley and flecks of Parmigiano-Reggiano; zucchini shaved into fine threads and showered with mint leaves; slices of late‑summer red and yellow peppers with faintly bitter green streaks; a rough, dark pesto spooned around cherry tomatoes roasted until their skins blackened and pulled away from the pulp; and Concord grapes that blotch the dough purple like exploded jelly grenades. I also praised Easton’s tripe stew, meatballs, a warm mortadella sandwich and an excellent sourdough loaf. I compared the shop favorably to well‑regarded names like Mama’s Too and Corner Slice, and noted that Eater’s Ryan Sutton called these some of the finest slices in the tri‑state area — though diners should be warned that the restaurant can be hard to reach and its hours are sometimes unreliable (on one visit it opened at 2 p.m. instead of the 1 p.m. posted).
A Heights fixture since 1959, family-run Renato’s balances classic slices with standout pies like the vodka mozzarella. Praised by local food writers and beloved by generations, it’s both a community hub and a dependable destination for group meals.
Family-run and proudly local, Rustique bakes stone-oven pies with house-made mozzarella and bread. Locals swear by the Margherita and the thick-crust Sicilian “Kathy” with vodka sauce; it’s a relaxed downtown standby that keeps quality front and center.
This family-owned trattoria from Lazio brings thin-crust pies and handmade touches to the Newark Avenue pedestrian plaza. Recognized by Visit Hudson and local critics, its quattro formaggi and seasonal pies pair well with aperitivi and house pastas.
Family-owned since 1968, Helen’s is downtown’s classic slice shop—big New York–style pies, Sicilian squares, and late hours right off the pedestrian mall. Frequently cited by local guides, it’s woven into the daily rhythm of the neighborhood.
Serving the Heights since 1976, this family spot draws steady praise for its grandma pie, classic slices, and friendly service. Highlighted by local publications, it’s a reliable go-to when you want straightforward, well-made pizza.
An unpretentious bakery turning out hefty, affordable Sicilian slices alongside fresh breads and pastries. Operating since the 1980s per the bakery, it’s a quick, satisfying stop for square slices with a loyal following in the Heights.
Cash-only, family-run since the early 1980s, Larry & Joe’s is pure Journal Square nostalgia: thin, crisp pies, honest toppings, and a famed chicken parm. Frequently mentioned by local roundups, it’s a no-frills classic that still hits the spot.
A revived West Side favorite under new ownership, Pompei dishes New York–style pies, sesame-edged Sicilians, and house pastries. Recent buzz and steady hours make it a smart detour when exploring the neighborhood beyond downtown and the Heights.
A newer downtown slice shop with late-night hours and pies billed as halal and kosher, spotlighted by Jersey Digs. Expect quick counter service on the pedestrian plaza—handy for post-show bites near City Hall and the Grove Street PATH.
