AMA Pizza

My brother who travelled to Italy told us that this place has the most authentic Italian style pizza he’s ever had. I’m more used to Jersey kind of pizza, so the pizzas here are pretty underwhelming for me. The steak and pasta we ordered was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Dessert is quite decent too. It’s very busy even on Wednesday night, so I’d recommend making reservations before coming here. Service was just okay, wish they be more attentive.

Delicious food, great atmosphere and welcoming staff. The pizza and the pasta dishes we had were very flavorful. We had a great time here. Delicious desserts too!

Came back here today to celebrate my birthday and they did not disappoint! Couldn't wait to get my hands on the Mozzarella di Bufala DOP again, and got two for the table. We also tried the calamari, bruschetta, rice balls, and Stella Pizza appetizers. All were amazing and soo pretty you almost don't want to eat! For entrees, we had an assortment of pizzas and I took the opportunity to try the Dolce e Piccante pie. It was sooo good and flavorful. Cooked to perfection! For dessert we tried the cream puffs, biscotti cookies and pistachio gelato, all of which we scarfed down. VERY little came home with us. The staff were so nice and attentive, the atmosphere was relaxed and the tables weren't too close together, nor did they rush you. I appreciated that! Will definitely back!

Came to celebrate our engagement with my fiancés sister and her husband. The atmosphere was awesome. This is a really cool authentic Italian place. I had the Cavatelli Salsiccia e Friarielli. It was outstanding, I really like how they use ground sausage instead of chopped. The pasta was cooked perfectly. The pizza… I’d skip the pizza. Sauce is good but i guess I’m not a fan of the flop. The fried calamari was pretty good and I’m usually not a fan. I believe our servers name is Francesco, he was patient with us and professional. The host was very accommodating with us (we were early for our reservation). My wife had the Gnocchi, not bad I would’ve like it more al dente. My wife said the cappuccino was the best she’s ever had… she’s had a lot. It was a place in Albany for the longest time until now. I was pleasantly surprised they had Arancello on the dessert menu ❤️. I will give the cannolis another try, the owner says everyone raves about them. We had a nice conversation after we left. All staff was very pleasant and friendly. I will definitely recommend visiting here.

Hidden gem. Multiple sections from bar area to main dining to outdoor patio dining area were all cozy and full of people from couples to families with children. Enjoyed their woodfired margherita pizza and linguini with clams. The mussels for appetizer was also good.

The food was tasty and fresh. The staff was friendly and gave good suggestions based on our preferences. Service was fast. A good place to sit, talk, and enjoy food. The outdoor seating would make a great spot in decent weather. There’s also plenty of parking space.

We went to AMA to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. We heard about the restaurant on the EDMS. We were hoping to see Elvis there but we went on a Saturday and he was there the next day. We enjoyed our selections. My daughter tried the Calabrese Margarita, which she said had a nice spicy level to it. We decided to try the Margherita and Pesto pizzas as appetizers. We have had pizza from several locations in Italy and we felt the pizza was almost as good as Italy. The sausage on the Pesto pizza was delicious. We also tried the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Mafaldine Cacio de Pepe, and the Chicken Parm. Since we were celebrating our daughter’s birthday, she did enjoy a Cappuccino and the table shared the Biscotti di Renita (4 Ricotta cookies) and Bigné Di San Giuseppe (1 large chocolate cream puff and 1 large vanilla cream puff). We definitely will try the restaurant again. We were seated in the patio area which is completely covered and heated for the cold weather. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Great place to take a ride and enjoy the experience or authentic Italian food. The Sunday special is a must if you go during the weekend. A friend recommend this place and I love it . Sometimes we drive or other times we ride the motorcycle. For sure you won't be disappointed.

My friends and I met up for dinner at Ama Pizza on a Friday night, and it really is such a hidden gem in an random location (it was two of my friends' first time there, and they almost drove past it, which I did my first time there). I highly recommend making a reservation online for Friday and Saturday nights, because it was full when we were there, with some groups having to wait for a table to free up. The olive oil that comes with the bread tastes just like the olive oil I had in Tuscany, and everything we ordered was delicious- you can really taste how fresh the tomatoes are on the bruschetta and the other ingredients they use for their pizzas and pastas. Special recognition for our server Mark! He was very knowledgeable about the wines and menu, was attentive, got everything we ordered correct, and we didn't feel rushed by him. Excellent service!

Nice restaurant with a great patio. We were sat right away. The restaurant was very busy but service was attentive. The food was good too! Here's what I had: Chicken Parm- Decent parm, the chicken was cooked well. The sauce was just ok for me. Capricciosa pizza- Quality pizza cooked well and not overdone. Cannoli- Very good! 3 different kinds are served. You must try! Overall - nice place to eat with good prices and good food

Walked in took the bar seating close to the pizza oven watching all the Ryan was our waiter and he was quick and offered good recommendations from the menu. Started off with complimentary cold sliced bread n olive oil which was great. Being a pizza place we went with the TriColori to try 3 different pizza choices baked into one long flatbread like serving . There were 2 slices of each . Margherita, Pesto with sausage and Parma . Each one was unique and offered a different flavor . Broccoli Rabe side was spot on with its mild bitterness, olive oil garlic n lemon flavors . Cacio pepe was the highlight of our meal . Spiral fettuccine with olive oil cheese n pepper topped with more pepper Parmesan n red pepper flakes made it top notch . We asked for it to be split so it made it an easy individual meal . I heard a lot about their home made desserts. After much deliberation ordered their Tiramisu per Ryan recommendation and we relished it . Truly , was one of a kind Tiramisu soft , not too sweet , perfectly balanced coffee flavors If I have to pick at it as a complaint , I would say that it was too soft and was breaking apart that I couldn't taste the ladyfingers. They have complimentary valet which is very convenient. Ample seating inside and out. Their outdoor seating is a romantic setting , very green and lush . For the women , be mindful that once you drive in you have to walk on gravel , so be mindful wearing heels if you are not comfortable Overall loved this place . Have to go back to try other Pizza choices N Desserts.

This place was honestly awful. From the service to food, I cannot recommend this place. The only positive of my experience was the ambience. The outdoor patio was pretty and it felt like a nice local venue that is welcoming. The other not so bad thing about this place and pricing wasn't the worst I have ever seen. Our service and food however were awful. Our server was really there to take our drink and food order and was basically nonexistent throughout the rest of the meal, checked up on us only about "halfway" through eating the meal. Food took a really long time to come out, about half an hour after ordering. Which is why for a reason below, I didn't make a change for any reordering... I tried their fluffy orange juice drink with Campari it was incredibly bitter. The server knew I questioned my drink before ordering and didn't even care to check to see if I liked it, it just sat there the entire time. Finally by the dessert time, I told them that we didn't like the it when it was still full and he took it off the bill after multiple times of asking. We got the tres pizza, Cacio e Pepe pasta, and meatless balls. The meatless balls had a nice fry to them but they weren't that good compared to other restaurants. The Cacio e Pepe pasta was not cooked well and had little flavor to them. They felt rushed and had no care in the preparation. I will blame partially myself for the tres pizza and that I should have specified that I was vegetarian but I was assured by someone at my table that it was (it wasn't). However, some people tried the pizza anyway, and it wasn't good. Also there was a sausage pizza that looked like the cheese wasn't melted (like that of a maybe vegan consistency). I don't know, none of us liked the food here that we got. Overall, I cannot recommend this place due to the poor quality food and even poorer service.

My brother who traveled to Italy said that this place has the most authentic Italian pizza that he's ever tried in Jersey. However, I'm not quite a big fan of the pizzas here. When the pizzas are out, they're not freshly hot as I expected (pretty lukewarm I'd say). The spaghetti and the steak were pretty decent though! The steak was cooked perfectly, well seasoned, and paired so nice with mushrooms and onions. Affogato and pistachio gelato were just okay. They're very busy although it was on a Wednesday evening, so I'd recommend to make a reservation before you come. Service was okay. Plenty of parking spaces. It takes us 50 minutes to drive from Central Jersey, and I'm more into the thin crust pizza than this one. It's worth a try tho!

Came back here today to celebrate my birthday and they did not disappoint! Couldn't wait to get my hands on the Mozzarella di Bufala DOP again, and got two for the table. We also tried the calamari, bruschetta, rice balls, and Stella Pizza appetizers. All were amazing and soo pretty you almost don't want to eat! For entrees, we had an assortment of pizzas and I took the opportunity to try the Dolce e Piccante pie. It was sooo good and flavorful. Cooked to perfection! For dessert we tried the cream puffs, biscotti cookies and pistachio gelato, all of which we scarfed down. VERY little came home with us. The staff were so nice and attentive, the atmosphere was relaxed and the tables weren't too close together, nor did they rush you. I appreciated that! Will definitely back!

Everything was great! We got sausage and mushrooms pizza and margarita pizza, it is like being at Napoli again! We also ordered linguine and clams and the pasta was almost perfect! And finally we ordered Tuna salad. All great!

Went there based on a recommendation from an Italian food lover, and she was so right. The food is fresh and ingredients are mostly flown from Italy. The interior is extremely cute with a small red scooter, huge pizza ovens giving an Italian vibe. Been there twice with family as well as friends and from drinks to appetizers everything stands out, with great value for money. We tried the green gnocchi, the honey sausage pizza, good old margarita or even the truffle pizza, the crust is as good as what one could have in Rome in fact better than some touristy places. The drinks are decent and large in my opinion a bit pricey. The service was fast and friendly. Summers there are open spaces and is really nice to have backyard picnicking vibes. I'm so glad we are finally going to give NYC some competition with NJ pizza scene growing.

After driving past this spot for quite literally years, I finally stopped in. A perfect spot for lunch! My mom and I stopped in on a relatively warm November day and our seats outside by the standing heaters were truly perfect. Everything from the food to the patio and the overhead twinkling lights made for a fantastic lunch. We got a little bit of a few different things: The broccoli rabe side, the octopus appetizer, sausage and mushroom pizza and a side of the meatballs. All fantastic. The broccoli rabe was super garlicky (just the way I love it) and still very crunchy. I loved the hot honey on the pizza and I am usually never one to order sausage but it was delicious. I also loved the meatballs that had pine nuts in them, even though they were made just a little too tough. The red sauce they were in was fantastic. Oh and the octopus fully stole the show. Cannot wait to return!

Absolutely love this place!!! Most authentic Italian nearby, genuinely felt like I was in Italy. The ambiance here is amazing it feels fancy but it can be a casual bite or a nice dinner out. The food quality is amazing everything is so fresh. They have a large selection of pizza and pasta and great appetizers. We got the bufala pizza and lemon ravioli for entrees and these fried zucchini blossoms as an appetizer. The servers here and owners are so friendly we got free limoncello shots for the wait. Definitely gets busy here on the weekends but the wait is worth it!

Second time here and didn't disappoint! The fried calamari are amazing. The linguine with clams is light and a great size. The special lobster pasta was also great!

Got seated right away on a busy Sunday night, the staff were friendly and polite. The food was good as well. Felt full after but didn't feel too heavy. We ordered the bruschetta and calamari for appetizers, and one of their pizzas and chicken parm for an entree. Overall would give it a good rating.

Great food, ambiance and service. It's a (not so) hidden gem.. Their Neapolitan style (00 caputo flour) pizzas are all great. One of the best pizza's in NJ!!! Tartufella (no speck) is worth the visit, cacio pepe pasta and zucchini blossom app were yummy. Now you can add summer truffles for $15 on any dish. This time, we found a metal string on the pasta. When we brought to their attention, they were sincerely apologetic and took off the item from our bill. Unlike the 'do you want change' treatment at Talula's (read my other review).

Here's the deal: it's a 4 or 5 ) but whoever thought that good food needs to SEEN and not FOUND is a liar! This place proves it! I lived in this town years for and I couldn't find it! It's literally at the bend in the road! Gravel parking lot.. nice inside and outdoor patio. Pizza(s) were delicious. If you don't like Neapolitan style pizza try their pasta dishes Come try it. But also don't Because I don't want to fight to get a table Service was great!

Today was my second time coming to Ama pizza. The food is delicious. We were celebrating my friend's birthday and she tried the limoncello spritz. Highly recommend this. It is a very light and refreshing drink. Definitely on time for the summer. Our server was very sweet and helpful. She gave great recommendations when any one was unsure of what to order. This place feels like it is plucked out of Italy. We sat outside towards the back where we could get a great view of the entire outside seating. The first time I went to Ama Pizza I was able to park my own car, now they have valet. It is a nice touch but I do prefer to park my own car. That is the only reason for my 4 star review. We all left full and most of us had to take to go boxes. Be sure to save room for dessert!

Went to Ama Pizza today - there's only positive things to say about this place. Service: From the moment we stepped in...actually no, even before we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted welcomed with an open door. Both of the girls at the front who greeted us were smiling and had great customer service. Even when we were leaving and they were talking to others, they made a point to stop and wish us good night and happy new year - which not a lot of people do. Once we were seated at a table, we met our waitress who was also friendly. We mentioned some limitations for what we can eat and she helped us identify our options. We were also able to exclude ingredients (such as meat) from some of the dishes. She also checked and followed up on if some of the cheeses I was interested in was pasteurized. And when we were accidentally about to pick something with meat, she gave us a heads up on the sauces that had meat in them. She also helped us select a dessert we were debating on and wow, AMAZING pick!!!! Food: My husband and I got two pizzas - the truffle one (without speck) and the margarita one with artichoke. Loved it!!! The crust was fluffy and crispy at the same time...Pizza was thin but delicious. We kept comparing it to the ones in Italy. We also got the affogato and canolis for dessert. Affogato was delicious...strong espresso with mascarpone gelato hit the spit. Also, we were AMAZED at how delicious the cannolis were. Hands down the BEST cannolis we ever had! The shell was crispy and very fresh and perfectly thin. The filling was just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess was far superior to any other I have had before!! We will be coming back - especially for the cannolis!!! Ambiance- very pretty. Perfect for a date night. We came when it was dark so all the lights outside were lit. Looks like a great patio for the summer. Inside was pretty too. Great temperature for the winter.

Had the pleasure of coming here for lunch... and then back again the next day for dinner while in Jersey. It's seriously that good. Upon entrance you're met with a wood fired oven imported straight from Italy, Neapolitan pizzas being ordered on the regular and a homey environment. Had the pizza for lunch the first day and it was truly one of the best Neapolitan pizzas I've had. Now if you don't like Neapolitan than I totally understand but don't worry their pasta is just as delightful. You can taste the passion in the food. The homemade gelato was the cherry on top! Def make a reservation, place gets busy! & You know what they say a long line is a good sign. That's for sure

Had lunch here for Father's day. Was quite surprised to have gotten a reservation so easily too - score!! Our first foray into neopolitan food - what an introduction! Absolutely delish! Our server Brandon was awesome! He helped us navigate our indecisiveness between the Sunday special and the Paccheri Lobster - we ordered both!! Our son had the bufala pizza and calamari fritti!! Our eyes did the ordering so there was too much food! I only ate half of my Sunday special and my husband and son kept picking the rest off my plate! Before we even looked at the menu my husband said remember to make space for dessert because they make it in-house. Even though we were stuffed we still had the affogato and the mango and mascarpone gelato!! We'll definitely be back! For dinner next time so we can dine among all the lights and the outside ambience!! Thank you all for a great Father's day!!

Was excited to finally dine here Sat outside. Cute patio. Ordered rice balls. 4/10. Wish they were hot Meatless eggplant meatballs. 7/10. Sauce was good. Truffle pizza was good Mushroom ravioli 10/10 Server 1/10. Waited forever to even be greeted. Probably like 20 mins or more. Dinner for 2 because of the server took 3 hours!!!! 5:15 reservation. We left at 8pm. Would I go back? Yes

So good! Can't wait to go back. Zucchini blossoms for appetizers were light and tasty and seasoned so well. Margarita pie was one of the best pizzas I have eaten in a while if ever. So flavorful and crust so fluffy and light. Pastas for the main course and equally as good. Ended meal with the tiramisu and it was some of the best I have ever had! Well done AMA!

We went to AMA to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We heard about the restaurant on the EDMS. We were hoping to see Elvis there but we went on a Saturday and he was there the next day. We enjoyed our selections. My daughter tried the Calabrese Margarita, which she said had a nice spicy level to it. We decided to try the Margherita and Pesto pizzas as appetizers. We have had pizza from several locations in Italy and we felt the pizza was almost as good as Italy. The sausage on the Pesto pizza was delicious. We also tried the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Mafaldine Cacio de Pepe, and the Chicken Parm. Since we were celebrating our daughter's birthday, she did enjoy a Cappuccino and the table shared the Biscotti di Renita (4 Ricotta cookies) and Bigné Di San Giuseppe (1 large chocolate cream puff and 1 large vanilla cream puff). We definitely will try the restaurant again. We were seated in the patio area which is completely covered and heated for the cold weather. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Great service, ambience, and food. Very fresh ingredients, great pizza. The truffle oil mushroom pizza is to die for.

My husband found this restaurant on TikTok last year, and it's so good that we've been back at least three times! Everything that we've tried here has been amazing. We've tried 3 to 4 different kinds of pizza, a couple pastas, and the chef special. I also finish off dinner with an Affogato, which is mind blowing. I am not a dessert person, but if I have enough room, I always get this. Not only is the food amazing, but the service and the drinks are great as well. They have a heated outdoor area so you can enjoy dining either outside or inside, regardless of weather this has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants to add into our date night rotation.

Have been coming here for years. Happy to see their success. What was once just a pizza place is a full on Italian restaurant. I do think their pizza use to be better but might just be me. The ambience is awesome. Outside seating is awesome. Servers always great. The valet parking quite honestly is annoying. It makes it more complicated and longer. Honestly it's a deterrent to go there.

There is a Napolitano haven nestled in the middle of Hillsborough...I kid you not! This experience was magical and absolutely delicious. The place is surrounded by lush greenery and the rustic vibes take you very far away from the city life. The food was to-die-for. The place was bustling and the staff was cool, calm and collected and very endearing. The owners received everyone like they were family guests. The cooks were super friendly and I swear they wizardly whipped up everything to perfection. Reservations are strongly recommended if you want to have premier outdoor seating but even if you are at the bar, you will have front row seats to the magic! Honestly this place has easily earned its 5 stars!

What an amazing evening at AMA Pizza! This family owned, scratch kitchen, wood fired oven driven, Italian Restaurant in Hillsborough should be a "must" for everyone to stop by and enjoy this summer! With an amazing atmosphere that blends inside and outside seamlessly, you'll feel like you were transported to Italy! Everything we ate was homemade and plated beautifully. From the fresh buffalo mozzarella in my Caprese salad, my wife's fired roasted beet salad to our fantastic pasta dishes to the absurdly good desserts including homemade gelato and cream puffs, it was an all around great meal! Enjoy this amazing gem and let's make sure it's a success for generations to come!

This is a hidden gem!! There was a wait time when we randomly stopped by, but the front desk invited us to hangout in the back and get a drink. They had this cute little bar outside, near a fire pit (not lit that day it was so hot outside). There were string lights everywhere, very cute! I felt like I was transported into Italy! When we got seated, the service was great, but the food was even better!! Fresh homemade pizza and fresh homemade ravioli pasta. My friend and I shared both entrees and didn't leave one bite left. This place has it all, fun vibes, delicious food and a perfect ambiance.

You ruined my BIRTHDAY! We will never waist our time at AMA ever again. We called days prior to make a reservation and were told it's by waitlist. We went and waited an hour and fifteen minutes only to be told that a reservation trumps our wait time. When we questioned the staff and MANAGER WE WRRE TOLD THE POLICY CAN CHANGE AT ANYTIME! Apparently the owners wife changed her mind and wanted an outside table instead of inside and our table was being held for her. Extremely disappointing and upsetting.

A little gem spot in Hillsborough offering indoor and outdoor seating with an outdoor bar and fire pit! Puppos area welcome outdoors as well. Although difficult to get in and even harder to find a parking spot, we got lucky and couldn't be happier. The octopus was very good as was the buratta! The tuna app was fresh and once mixed in with so many the ingredients very good, but I could make do without the calamari. The pizza...well that in itself is worth coming for. Flavorful, a good size for a personal pie, and a delicious crust! I'll surely be making my way back to Ama again

I returned here after about a year and ordered some new dishes, specifically some specials. For appetizers, the arancini and ravioli al limone was ordered. The ravioli was a pasta special that night. The arancini consisted of two rice balls. One of them was a Bolognese while the other was saffron. They were okay, a little under seasoned, however. The sauce both rice balls were in was appetizing. The ravioli was housemade spinach and ricotta ravioli with lemon butter and toasted pistachio. The ravioli was extremely light and tasted extremely fresh. The lemon butter was okay, needed seasoning as well. The pistachios were a nice touch. For my dinner, I had the mortadella e pistachio pizza. It was another daily special. It contained mozzarella, mortadella, Stracciatella, toasted pistachio, and lemon zest. This was not bad. The crust was undercooked, so it did not hold up all of the toppings present as there was a ton. I did like the combination of everything especially the touch of lemon zest. I also tried another special, the zuppa di cozze Napoletana. There was a bunch of seafood present ranging from octopus, mussels, shrimp, clams, etc. This was solid. The broth seemed to consist of butter, garlic, and a little bit of white wine with a hint of crushed red peppers.

I tried the Dolche Picante pizza, which ws soggy and a ok pizza. Otherwise it's a great restaurant, nice atmosphere, good service. Maybe I hv to try other pizzas.

Ama does not disappoint! Ordered take out pizza because I was craving fluffy crust and it was 10/10 again. Thank you Ama!

So this is my 3rd time having dinner at AMA. We were recommended by friends. AMA used to be a BYO and they just recently changed to have a full bar, however, you could still bring your own bottle of wine but they charge a $12 un-corking fee (per bottle). I usually only frequent BYO establishments because that mar-up on the Wine is outrageous and if you have 3 glasses of Wine you are easily adding anywhere from $36 to $60 to the bill for just Wine....SILLY! Okay, when in Rome........ Our third visit to AMA was eye opening for sure as it showcased the greed of some places to get even more money from their patrons. So tonight I brought along a jug of Carlo Rossi (pictured) to alleviate the $12 un-corking fee and was told that due to the size of the bottle the fee would usually be $36 but because we also ordered some cocktails they were giving us a break only charging us $24 for the bottle!!! In addition to the outrageous un-corking fee, we ordered 6 appetizers and 3 came out and then the other 3 almost 30 minutes later! Service was slow, dinning room was VERY loud. Our party of 8 were almost were shouting just to hold a conversation. And if I am being honest, portions are very small compared to other places I have been to. I did enjoy my Appetizer (pictured) Caprese Salad. Having been there 3 times already and after the highway robbery of charging me $24 to open my Wine, I would have to be strong-armed to make another visit.

Came here with a friend who highly recommended it. This place gets absolutely SLAMMED on weekends. Get there early and prepare to get creative w finding a parking spot. This place was crazy busy on a Saturday night but the wait staff were all super friendly and patient w our party. The antipasto and pizza were all very fresh and you could tell the ingredients were top notch. For me personally, the pizza was lackluster. It's so thin and saucy that I had to fork and knife the first half of each slice because the dough can't fold or support itself which was disappointing. A bit in the chewy side, more Roman style of pizza. I'll come back but will try a pasta dish instead and we'll definitely carpool next time.

I am in agreement with other reviewers critical sentiments about Ama. Greed and menu hype is on full display here. Overly priced entrees compared to what is actually being served. Seared cod for !$32.00 was nothing more than a very small cube of fish, all by its lonesome self, sitting on top of a spoonful of tomato sauce with a single kalamata olive keeping it company. Not even a side dish of pasta or vegetable came with it. My wife's pasta bolognese was equally small portioned with very little amount of the bolognese sauce and served at room temperature. Shameful. Restaurants are sticking it to the public these days with overpriced menus, less value for the money and greedy service charges. This place is no exception. Grade : D

I am so happy that I stopped by this evening! AMA PIZZA was absolutely sensational! I'm from CA and working in NJ this week. This was the best Neapolitan food ever!!! GRAZIE!! Che bella cosa!

Someone recommended this restaurant to take my family of 5 after a graduation (week day, mid afternoon). We were not disappointed. The food was delicious. The service was friendly and fast. The vibe was clean, relax and joyful. The portions of the pasta dishes were a smaller than usual portion elsewhere, but the quality and the taste were great. We had a great time and enjoyed the food.

In a sentence: while it would be a fairly average, if not creative, Italian restaurant and Neopolitan-style pizza place in a city like Chicago or New York, Ama Pizza is almost certainly the best restaurant in Hillsborough using fresh ingredients and a wood-fired oven to elevate classic Italian dishes. We started with the saffron arancini and the meatless eggplant meatballs. Each dish comes with two, good-sized balls, on top of a healthy amount of sauce. The sauce isn't bad at all, just lacking in depth of flavor and thickness. That said, it was served cold, as if it was ladled out of the refrigerator. The rice balls were cooked very well, a nice, lightly fried exterior and gooey inside. I may have gone with Arborio rice inside, and a little bit more seasoning, but the saffron really shined. The eggplant meatballs were unique and well done, again with a nice sear on the outside and pretty good flavor within. This vegan mix would be elevated with more salt, some garlic, and perhaps some breadcrumbs for texture, but overall a really cool dish I'm excited to recreate in my own home kitchen. The Verdure Pizza was topped with fresh peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and basil, and they give you quite a bit. The dough was cooked perfectly, that wood-fired oven working its magic, a nice, lightly-charred crust and chewy inside. The problem, once again, is a complete lack of seasoning. Such a perfectly cooked dough, and yet that's all it tasted like. Where was the salt? Pepper? Garlic? We actually asked for these and sort of made a mix on the plate, lightly dabbing our slices in it. And what a difference it made! Another issue is the interior of the restaurant. If you're lucky enough to sit in the enclosed patio, you're in great shape. It's lovely and feels nice and cozy. If you're on the takeout, more casual side of the restaurant, which feels as if they stuck an oven and some tables in an old garage, then you may not have the dining experience that you might expect from a place purporting itself to be a bit classier. It's loud and cramped, people waiting for their tables standing right next to you while they're eating. That said, this seems to be a place regulars love, the owner appeared to know half of the people in the restaurant. And it makes sense, service is mostly friendly, if not a bit rushed, and there are few places in this area to get anything close to this kind of meal. If this restaurant were in Chicago (where we currently live), it would be three stars and I doubt I'd return. But, for my hometown of Hillsborough, it is a welcome and necessary addition to an otherwise milquetoast dining scene.

Great pizza, excellent wait staff, good bar selection We saw tons of pasta orders flowing from the kitchen and he's d they make their own. Definitely trying pasta next time

I was there last winter for dinner and had a relatively disappointing time. It was very cold inside their tent and the service was uneven. I recently returned their for lunch and absolutely loved my dish--Tonno Scottato. Delicious chunks of rare tuna with avocado and pickled onions. Definitely one of those I am still thinking about it dishes. I think this restaurant is better appreciated while it is still light outside as it is in a very rural setting. Our server this time around was also terrific.

This very authentic Italian Napoletana pizzeria ristorante came highly recommended to us by someone very close to us. We met the owner Achilles, born in Naples Italy and returns home on a regular basis to visit family and relatives. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree and his staff Ethan and colleagues were as respectful and professional as can be expected anywhere especially during these challenging times. Now let me rave about the very fresh and authentic Italian food . We started with an order of fried Calamari and one of the best we have ever had. Crispy, hot and tender. We also split their famous Sunday Special which is a pork bracciale, pork spare ribs and meatballs in a great tomato sauce with Rigatoni pasta. We ended the evening with an espresso macchiato (5 ) and a shared plate of Ricotta Cookies. If you live in the Hillsborough area call and make a reservation for lunch or dinner and you can thank me later!

Ugh this place is just so phenomenal. You truly cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I would definitely take a peek at their specials whenever you come- last time I had the butternut squash ravioli with this brown butter sauce that I am still thinking about. Can't beat the service either! Everyone there is so warm and welcoming. Been here several times and will keep coming back.

Hidden gem! Really great dishes that are delicious. The pizza is the signature IMO and the main attraction. The outside covered area has a nice ambiance with attentive service. One thing is I miss the BYOB aspect as they recently acquired a liquor license. Surprising for such a small place. We're now limited to bottles they serve. I think they should consider expanding the restaurant size and definitely bigger parking lot as it's too small and difficult to park on busy nights.

Im sorry im even giving 3 stars here but its kinda necessary when im just being honest about the overall experience. I will say the food is excellent so about 4.5 stars goes to that. But sheesh the service left a lot to be desired. Starting with the no smile robotic waitress it was just one thing after the other. And to be honest i dont really want to list the 6 or 7 list of issues we had bc I would like to just give the place the benefit of the doubt that it was just maybe busy? But even that not really an excuse bc we paid like 200 bucks for a meal just to get subpar service so while it was annoying we still liked our food anyway so great job to the kitchen. Ambience was great, really nice and pretty with a firepit and all. Anyway, thank you but probably wont return...despite that, much wishes for success to this business tho.

I hate giving such a great review...but Ama is one of these places that just get it all, on almost all levels! However, the one glaring point of my review is the downside of one of the most charming elements, that is affected by foul weather only and not the Ama team, and that is the use of canvas and plastic curtains to insulate patrons to wind and rain. The downside to this is noise, NOISE, NOISE to the point the crowd noise makes it impossible to converse with the person across the table and my hearing is perfect....horribly loud with a full, ebullient crowd apt to be enjoying themselves as that is the way at Ama Pizza. But the upside of that downside is, when the weather is great you eat al fresca, outdoors with amazing ambience and the always GREAT FOOD and the pizza is appetizer because the food is great!! The Food is #1 here! The SERVICE is family & friends who all GET IT!! The service is #1! The Ambiance is also #1! Driving through the country road at night, the twinkling lights in the woods begin to pop out and welcome you as you pull in to the gravel drive....lovely! Welcoming!!

One of the Best Italian restaurants in New Jersey-- and better than most in New York and the Tri-state area too! A hidden gem of authentic homemade pasta, gnocchi, amazing bread, bolognese, A+ steak cooked how we wanted; great staff, eat indoors or outside. Oh yes the pizza is superb too! I wish they would open more locations as we can't find any great fresh made food like this except here.

Food: best Neapolitan wood fire pizza around. Super fresh. Fantastic taste. Light and fluffy. I could eat here every day and not get bloated. Service: super friendly staff. You even see the owner and his kids in the kitchen making sure everyone is taken care of and making the food. Ambiance: wow, outside is amazing and I love how they have added additional parking so parking is no longer and issue.

The BEST Neapolitan pizza around! My husband and I have been coming here for almost 4 years and it's a family staple. We dine in a few times a month and order take-out weekly - it's that good!! First off, the ambiance is great and a perfect BYOB date night spot complete with hanging Ivy, string lights, and Italian music drifting through the air. They have indoor and outdoor dining and our favorite spot is in the covered patio. Some of our fave menu items include - APPS: Calamari (super flavorful and crispy without being chewy), arancini (you get two different flavors in one), and the meat/cheese board is dynamite. PIZZA; (aka the reason we come here) we've tried every one and they're all incredible. They rotate in specials throughout the year, but our main go-to's are the classic Bufala (the melted Buffalo mozz mixed with super delicious sauce and fresh basil is mouth-watering), the Tre Colori is great if you're looking for some variety (includes the Parma which is another favorite - the prosciutto is sooo good and fresh), and my number 1 of all time is the DOLCE E PICCANTE (the spicy salami topped with the drizzle of fresh honey is just insane. I crave this constantly and keep coming back for more). They also have great entrees, which we've tried nearly everything on the menu, but the pizza is out of this world. If you've ever been to Naples, this is as close as it comes to the real thing. The Confuortos know good food and have built an Italian oasis in the middle of Hillsborough. DESSERT: the Affogato is to die for (espresso over creamy mascarpone ice cream). They have a little gelato cart that has an amazing variety of homemade gelatos. If you have a sweet tooth, make sure you save some room because WOW. If I had one con it's that they're getting so popular that it's been really really busy lately so I highly recommend making a reservation especially on the weekends and expect the service may not be the quickest. Yet, everyone who works there is super friendly and attentive so it's a great dining experience even for the cranky impatients out there. Wish I could leave 1,000 stars

Get: Everything on the menu is pretty stellar, my favorites being the fried squash blossoms, pesto pizza, cacio e pepe and the pappardelle. Ama is a very special place to me. It's a magical tiny part of Italy found in Hillsborough. Their food is outstanding, some of the best Italian food I've had outside of Italy. They use a gold brick oven for the pizza and you can tell the owners have a passion for their food. Ama was the first restaurant I ate at post pandemic. It's a core memory for me and it was just a great experience. I also only bring my favorite people here cause I worry it'll get too popular (it's that good). Easily 5 stars! If the weather is nice, make a reservation on their fairy lighted patio! Also, try out their specials, they last time I went, they had a butternut squash ravioli that was delicious. I'll be back soon!