DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza

If I’m honest, I can’t stand Dave Portnoy but he’s the reason I had to try DeLucia’s. I showed up ready to be disappointed. Nothing ever really lives up to the hype, right? To his credit, his 9.4 was spot on. If anything, his score was too low. The pizza is a ten. It’s the best I’ve ever had. The crust is a thing of beauty and that’s really the draw here for me. I ordered a large cheese and ended up eating the entire pie myself. Totally worth it. There was crunch in every bite. Perfection! I’m almost an hour away but I will be back. Staff is very friendly, service quick. The inside of the place is no frills, so is the menu but that’s how you know you’re in the right place. Keep doing what you do DeLucia’s!!!

I finally was able to try DeLucia and I live locally. It’s almost impossible to dine there or to ever get a response on phone (they frequently disconnect phone and you get a busy signal for the entire day). I really had high hopes and was disappointed. The size of the pies looked like a personal pizza (spent over $35 for 2 pies). The taste was not bad however we could not even see cheese. We got the margarita pizza (see pics). Unfortunately not worth the hype 😔.

Extremely Disappointed! I can't believe this place was rated so high by Barstool Pizza Review. After waiting over an hour for 2 pies I thought this pizza must be out of this world. My doubts began when I only saw High school kids in the kitchen. But I said I would give them a chance. My first bite was very disappointing, the dough was very dry like it was left out in the air for a long time causing that dry patching in the dough. (See pictures). Also the sauce wasnt very tasty it was lacking at best. I also tried the pepperoni pie but the pepperoni was not the taste that you would expect, I cant put my finger on it but it was a weird taste. I have to give this a honest review this pizza is not good.

Went on a Saturday and got there 10 minutes before open and had to stand in a 45min line just to order the pizza and then had to wait/come back 1.5hr after ordering it. The pizza was really good and some of the best crust I've ever had. The sauce was sweeter than I was expecting. The meatball pizza was the favorite amongst our group. Was it worth the wait and 4hr drive from VA, my mom and mother-in-law said no but for a true pizza fan I would say yes. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth trying if you are in the area

To keep it simple, this place absolutely lives up to its reputation. But now for a more broader review. This is my second time trying one of New Jersey’s 10 oldest pizzarias (the other time being Bevacqua’s Reservoir Tavern in Boonton). Founded in 1917, originally as a bakery until they began to make pizza in the 30s, DeLucia's is one of the 10 oldest pizzerias in the entire U.S. and is the 2nd oldest in NJ, behind only Papa’s in Robbinsville, and when you’ve been around for over 100 years as a business, you’re really doing something the right way, and boy do they. Equipped with their century old original coal and now oil flamed brick chamber oven (1 of only 2 pizzerias in New Jersey that has a vintage original coal oven like this along with Santillo’s in Elizabeth), they produce an incredible pie that’s so good, it’s received the highest score ever by Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy’s one bite reviews. As far as how my experience went, I came in about 10 minutes after they open up shop and was able to get my pies ready for me in about an hour (which considering the amount of demand this place has since Dave’s review is actually pretty good). As far as what I thought of the pizza, well, let’s just say just like Dave said for himself, it’s definitely in the conversation for the best of the best that I’ve had. Everything I could want in a great pizza, this thing delivered. It features a fantastic brick oven bake with a perfect char on the undercarriage and crust. The pie was light, crispy, and more airy than I expected, really a perfect example of what the base of a NY/NJ style pie is supposed to be. The sauce was excellent, rich and juicy, and the grated mozzarella they use is probably the best I’ve ever experienced on a pizza. I got a half plain with basil, half the works with sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, and green peppers with said toppings all being fresh and delicious. I’d give their pie an outstanding 9 1/2 out of 10(if I got a full size pie instead of a small it would probably be a 10). I also got a clams casino pie, which was absolutely off the charts (10++++ of 10 type stuff) and was just flat out one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, pizza or other wise. The service I received was overall pretty good and they even let me take a picture of the oven. The atmosphere is typical of your NJ/NYC metro area neighborhood pizzerias. I can imagine before Dave blew this place up and brought in the massive crowds, it was a great place for local families to gather and enjoy pleasantries. So to anybody in or near New Jersey, New York City, or Philadelphia, and you’re looking for a historic and world class pizza experience, absolutely come here but do your due diligence when scheduling your order because of the incredible demand this place has.

Great spot, luckily it was 10 minutes from where I was staying on business. Ordered as a walk in around 4:45 and it was ready at 6:15. Lots of cool spots around to grab a seat and a drink if that’s your thing while you wait. I expected a 2-3 hour wait given the fame but it was not bad. Came back, didn’t even give the name and the girl at the counter remembered us. Definitely a local vibe still for being such a well known place thanks to a certain reviewer. Lives up to the hype, but it’s a specific style. I see a lot of complaining, sounds like from people that prefer lower quality pies.

Don’t get me wrong- the pizza was really good. Probably the crunchiest I’ve ever had and almost no flop. However, I do believe it is just a tad overhyped. The flavor of the sauce just was not there. I traveled 2 1/2 hours by train just to try this and I don’t think it was worth all of that effort. Definitely a go-to spot for Raritan and the towns near it, but to go hours out of your way and wait even longer when you get here is just not worth it in my opinion.

Got there 5 minutes after they opened and waited in line for 30 minutes. After ordering, I had to wait 1 hr to get the pizzas. We ordered the margarita and veggie pizza. It was really good, but to drive 1.5 hours and for the wait, I find better pizza in New York. When we picked up our pizzas, the wait time increased to 3 hours. I wouldn't have waited 3 hours.

DeLucia's absolutely doesn't need my review. The place is packed. I've been hearing about Delucia's FOR SIX YEARS from a former Raritan resident who used to eat there in the late 90's and swore up and down it was the best pizza in the country and that was way before the Barstool Sports review. So in a swing through the Northeast, during the holidays, we flew into Newark and drove straight there. We grabbed the last table available for lunch, (they were sold out by 1230p) and ordered a tomato, cheese and sausage pizza. I'm no pizza expert, but the pie satisfied every part of a pizza craving one could have. The crust was crispy, charred, cooked perfectly and the sauce, cheese and sausage ratio was *chef's kiss. I had to concede (happily) that it was in fact AN EXCELLENT PIZZA and well worth any wait. Also, if you don't eat the entire crust, you're a cretin.

Zero. The wait is so long that you order a pizza and wait two hours. By the time you come back and pick up the pizza it is cold and crappy. The restaurant on the inside is ugly. I ate my pizza in my car. It sucked. The experience sucked. NOT WORTH IT AT ALL. Go somewhere else.

So, I'm going to base this review as if we didn't drive over an hour to get there. We called in our order in at noon for a 6:30pm pickup. It took us 36 tries to get through but we finally did. The pickup process was smooth. Everything was ready at 6:30 when we arrived. We got a traditional cheese and a small Meatball Parm pizza. For the cheese. I think we went in with the bar at an elite, best in the tri state area. Pizza was good. Crust wasn't as crispy as I would like (maybe it sat in the box?). The cheese/ sauce ratio was just little off for me. The meatball parm pizza was the real deal. It had both mozzarella and provolone cheese and the contrast of the two worked extremely well. Meatball pieces were very good. Not overwhelming but not too little. Honestly, if I was local, this could be in my rotation. VERY VERY wallet friendly. The 2 pies only came to $32.

So happy a co-worker from Detroit, came in to town and brought me to this great spot that boasts the highest score ever given to a pizza by Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports, a 9.4 The pizza was absolutely deserving of the high score, definitely one of the best I have ever tried and I've tried quite a few good ones. Thin, crispy crust, charcoal undercarriage, zero flop and a delicious cheese and sauce, simply amazing. Love the old school atmosphere and charm of the place as well. My advice is if you're coming, get there early because when we arrived 20 minutes before it opened, there was already a line formed to get in. Will definitely be back whenever in the area.

9.4??? Come on Dave, this is 100% a solid 9.6!!! Get it right brother!!! We stopped by recently on the way to our hotel from the airport. In fact we planned the entire day around this pizza. We walked in and ordered a large with just cheese and she said the wait was 45-55 minutes which we didn't mind because of all the hype. So we went over to the liquor store and QuickChek to grab some things while we waited. So as time passed we walked in to get the pie and sat outside on the tables to eat it. When you open the box the first thing you see is the light of the pizza gods. Saying, Welcome to pizza heaven! Wow, I thought! If this pizza tastes as good as it looked I'm going to pass out of happiness. So one bite, everyone knows the rules and I crush my first piece. Daaayum!!! Yep, it's better than expected. We added some crushed red pepper flakes, grated parm, and garlic powder. Heavenly!!! In fact it's so good I only ate two pieces because I wanted to appreciate it more later on too. The employees here are nice even though they are bombarded non-stop, they were still kind and helpful and I appreciate that a lot! We initially wanted to sit inside, but all the tables were taken except the ones that had a reservation sign on them. It's old school inside, small, and quaint. Loved it! I am glad we stopped by because I've been wanting to try this pizza for over two years now. Thanks for the great service and the great pie. We will see you the next time we are in town. Enjoy :)

Its good pizza (not the best that I've had), but its not worth the hype or the hassle of getting a pizza. Prices are very reasonable, so I'll give it a four. Wanted to make a dinner reservation and started calling around 11:30. Wasn't able to get through, so tried again after the lunch rush (1ish), and got through first time. Made an early reservation at 530... showed up then and the pizza was already ready. Nice not to have to wait, because other parties that showed up at the same time were sitting around a while. I did enjoy the pizza, especially the cheese and the pepperoni hot honey. The base was way too firm for my liking (kind of like eating hard bread). Large pizzas are big... 2 pizzas can feed 5 people (we ordered 4 pizzas for 6, and ended up taking home over a whole pizza). There is some street parking available. Will give it another shot if I'm in the area, but not going in with super high expectations. P.s. leftovers were great the following day after blasting in the oven.

*DeLucia's was featured on Dave Portnoy's one bite pizza review where he rated them a 9.4* My husband & I had lunch in Jersey, and this place was about 30 minutes away, so we decided to stop by for some pizza before heading home. I tried calling them to place my order at 1:30, but the phone line was busy. 15 minutes & 72 redials later, I finally got through. I got 2 pies- a plain cheese and a half sausage & half pepperoni with Mike's hot honey. They quoted me "about an hour" wait, so we just walked around Bridgewater Commons (5 minutes away) to waste 45-50 min. The pizza location is in a residential setting with almost no parking available. There are 8 tables in the restaurant for dining in, but most ppl usually do takeout- the pile of pizza boxes waiting to be picked up is insane. We tried it all in the car, and the pepperoni with hot honey was our favorite out of the 3- it was really good- I liked it better than the cheese, & sausage. However, they were all extra cheesy, thin & had a crispy crust and a sweet taste. The price was cheap, taste was above average and the wait was well worth it. I still think JofBS in NYC & Sally's in New Haven, CT are the best, but if you don't want to make the drive, this is a good option as well. Call ahead, expect to wait a while, and pay cash if you can to avoid the credit card fee :)

Expectations and high and this places delivers (just don't expect them to deliver your pizza lol) Trying to call is pretty pointless unless you get very lucky. I tried calling literally 80+ X when it first opened. Go down there and order in person even if it's 2-3 hour wait it's worth it but I don't live too far. Place is small and old school inside, not renovated but you're not coming for comfy seats or views anyway. Pizza is definitely the best I've ever had and I love exploring new pizza place. The Pepperoni and hot honey just hit different and had me dreaming of more. Been twice this week and definitely will be coming back regularly. Must try!

Cute pizza parlor on a nice, quiet street. Loved how thin and crispy the pizza was and they used the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. We went in thinking we'd have leftovers for the night.. Nope! Too good. Service was amazing and the employee who was at the register was super accommodating and we appreciate her help and understanding. Thank you from San Diego!

This is a tricky place to rate. Let me start out by saying it's nothing like I expected. I expected a huge workforce. Pumping out pizzas and a very chaotic place. Very well run. Not a lot of staff and not a lot of rushing around. 2 or 3 kids making pizza, 1 taking all the orders through a window and 1 guy throwing the pizzas in the oven and taking them out. Got there on a Saturday right as they were about to open. Already had a line about 10 deep. Took about 10 mins to place my order and about 20/25 minutes wait to get my pizza. We ordered 1 plain as we always do when trying a new place. If you mess up a plain something is wrong. Pics comes out and we go right to the car. Open the box and the pizza looks amazing. 1 of the best looking pizzas I ever seen. We take a slice and it's perfectly formed with a perfect crust and little to no grease coming off of it even though it did look like it had grease it really didn't. Very little bend/flop overall very crispy. Finally take a bite and nothing... Something is missing. There is absolutely no flavor at all. It's like the cheese is missing something or the sauce has no seasoning or the dough is missing something? Can't figure out why there is no flavor no taste at all. The crust was great but still no flavor. We take half the pie home. Later that night put the remaining slices in the air fryer and put a little salt on 1 slice and some red peppers seeds on another slice. Wow what a difference. This pizza reheats amazing and with a little seasoning/flavor added it really made it amazing. As is from their oven I would say it's a 7 simply because of all the good stuff I wrote above. Adding salt or red peppers and it becomes a 10. Not joking because of the crust and everything else that little bit a flavor makes it the best pizza. Without the salt or any added seasoning it's no better than an avg every day pizza slice. I will go again because I liked the crust so much plus all the pizzas that came out of the oven with sausage or pepperoni looked really good. My thought is, maybe this place doesn't season the pizza sauce or whatever because they know the sausage or pepperoni will season it from the be oils from the meats? Definitely worth trying but out of the oven but nearly as good as advertised but with a little salt it's amazing. Also love how well it reheated in the air fryer. I would buy an extra pizza next to time to freeze and reheat over the next couple weeks!

We need a 3.5 star rating... The 44th time calling Saturday at 2:35p was a charm as I got through. First response was that I was looking at 2 hr minimum wait before a pie- no worries. We wanted to dine in the evening so we set up our reservation and as per the process, placed our order on that very call. Street parking- lots available at that time. Walked right in and they greeted us by name and quickly sat us. Grabbed some drinks from one of the coolers and ordered a salad to have something to nibble while we waited. Pizza comes out and oh boy, let's see if this is a Portnoy 9.4 (Worth noting, we have found the sweet spot for his reviews - is actually the 8.2 - 8.6 range. Anything in the 9's has been severely disappointing and barely worth a 6.5- I have chalked it up to him being starved those days). Back to the pizza. In alignment with our theory- this is not a 9.4 for us. However, it could easily be a high 7 or low 8. It was certainly a unique pie and very reminiscent of pizza my mom would make growing up. Mind you, she was an immigrant from India with no ties to Italy. Also note, this is a GOOD thing! Dough was fresh and even had dried flour on the bottom for that powdery feel. The sauce tasted like a plain mash of tomatoes and slightly under-salted. They did not over-cheese the pizza and the oven added a slight char. I think the nostalgia factor alone was worth our 30 min drive on a casual Saturday with the kids. The pizza slices I grabbed had no flop and the crust at the end was dense and compact- a nice change from the chew we normally experience. Service was great. Pizza was good. Yes it can be complicated with the call aheads and limited availability, but it was a good throwback pizza for me. By the way, yelp says they don't accept credit cards but they do indeed take cards and Google Pay.

My boyfriend and I just tried this well known New Jersey pizza spot, and it definitely is so good. The crust was crispy thin perfection, and held up without wilting. The cheese pizza? Absolute fire, this is now my new favorite thin slice pizza. We also tried the Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pizza which was also very good but the sourness of the rabe (more than usual) made the cheese pizza the winner of the night! I am definitely coming back to try the meatball pizza and other flavors. Amazing thin crispy crust pizza at an affordable price. Will be coming back soon! HEADS UP - You do need to call HOURS before you intend to want the pizza, they only take so many orders a day. If you get a busy line, keep calling, they will answer and let you know if you can place an order or if they are out for the day.

Outstanding. Pizza is one of my favorite things in the world and I constantly crave it. There is always great debates who is the best in Jersey or NY and I think I can confidently say DeLucia's is up there with one of the best slices around. Very old school inside, you order a pie and that's it. Place seems to be always packed. This is a thin crust style the way it should be, very well done pie with a ton of flavor. Zero flop and stunning to look at when you open the box. Checks all the boxes in my list. Make the trip, you won't regret it.

I came on a Saturday around 1PM to wait in line because it was my first time visiting and I didn't know how long the lines would be. There are limited seats available inside and the line did get long shortly after I was seated. There's only street parking available but it wasn't difficult for me to find. I parked a little before the restaurant and it was ~ 2 minute walk. The pizza's came out super quick which makes the experience that much better. It's best if you dine in because the pizza's are best fresh out of the oven! CASH ONLY!!!! The white clam pizza was my favorite because it's very unique but they don't overdo it. I don't think the clam was overpowering but I do love seafood so if you're a seafood lover, must try! I also ordered the pepperoni (can't go wrong with a classic!) & buffalo chicken (I forgot to take a pic of it but honestly, one of the best buff chicken pizzas I've had because the sauce to chicken to pizza ratio is pretty perfect. They also used chunks of chicken which I loved.) The meatballs were okay, nothing special. Overall, if you're far from the area, I would recommend making the drive to try it at least once! I drove 1 hour and I was satisfied with my experience

Delicious. After seeing Barstool's pizza review, I decided to take a trip to this place since it was 30 minutes away and it rated very highly. It's worth driving there. It was less busy than I thought, so it was good. It is lunchtime in the middle of the week. There were plenty of places to sit, and since I called ahead to order, the food was ready when I got there. I definitely will return when I am in the area or decide to get a good pizza. I recommend. The place was a nice size and unique. The building looks different from others in terms of the color of the brick building.

Make the drive down from Morristown, based on Dave Portnay's review, like probably a million other people have done. I called at 4 pm and managed to score a large meatball pie for 7:45 pm. Pizza came out the oven and was handed to me at exactly 7:45 so they have their timing down to an art. Walked down to a park to eat and burnt the crap out of my mouth since I couldn't wait and it was screaming hot. Not the prettiest pizza, and I understand why people would say it looks burnt, but it tastes anything but burnt. Zero flop, right amount of crispiness, and the sauce was excellent and good amount of cheese and meatballs. If I lived anywhere within 4 hours drive of here, I'd be there at least once a month.

My family has been coming here since the early 90s. The pizza was just as excellent then as it is now after getting rated by Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports. https://www.barstoolsports.com/video/3400804/barstool-pizza-review-delucias-brick-oven-pizza-raritan-nj There are tables for dining in. Due to the review, you will need to reserve a table. The staff is very friendly and quick to get everyone's order out on time. They typically sell out of the day's allotment of pies a few hours before closing time. If you're thinking of having their pizza for dinner, you may want to order it midafternoon.

don't waste your time. the employees are rude and entitled pizza is ok at best not worth the wait.

I was super happy that I tried this place. I would not go by what Dave Portnoy alone said about this place as he has his own opinion and I have mine when it comes to what makes a good pizza and the style of pizza. I was very impressed with this pie and hits all the right notes for me. Thin and very crispy crust, depth of flavor from the sauce and cheese. Loved every bite.

Wow all the hype for this pizza makes me think that the covid vaccine has messed with a lot of taste buds. This pizza at best is a 6 out of 10. Not worth an hour drive. Nothing special you can't taste the sauce. The undercarriage is good but sauce doesn't have any taste to it and cheap cheese. Disappointed

First Time ordered Reg Pie & Pepperoni & even my family agreed Dominos is way better-No 9 score -more like a 2.9

Had to try this place given how high Portnoy rated it to see if it lived up to the hype. As you might guess with any place he rates this high, it's quite a journey to even try it. Don't even bother trying to call ahead. Once I tried over 80 times (not a typo) and still couldn't get through. Came in on a Saturday right when it opened and sure enough the line was out the door. Took almost 30 minutes just to get in and place an order. Was then told it would take another 1.5-2 hours for the pizza to be ready, and there wasn't any call back number or notification, you need to keep track of time yourself. By the time I finally got to eat, it was after 4pm and people coming in then were told they had sold out of pies for the day. My advice is plan ahead and don't come too hungry when they first open because you will be waiting a while if you even get one at all. Parking is also a pain, somewhere on the street is probably your best bet. Unless you live very close by, I'd recommend dining in. To comment on the pizza itself, I must say it was done very well. Tried both the Margarita as well as the Upside Down which both had excellent flavor. The crust was crispier than I tend to prefer, but overall you can tell the ingredients and quality are top notch. Overall, it is worth a try to see if it lives up the hype especially if you live closer. If I was rating this purely on pizza quality, I'd give 5 stars but it is not good enough to justify the hassle of planning your entire day around it. Not to mention an additional 2 hour wait if you come right when they open or possibly not getting one at all just isn't worth the risk.

Exceptional! My boyfriend and I have been wanting to try this pizza for two years after seeing Portnoy's review but live over an hour away. He (bf, not Portnoy) was actually in the area for work so he picked it up and brought it home. We tried their large plain pie and margherita and reheated both on the stove which is always dicey. The margherita blew us away because of how thin and crispy it was and how delicious the tomato sauce was. I personally loved the hint of salt on the crust. The plain pie was also delicious and the crust was cooked to perfection. Hands down the freshest tasting dough I've ever had. I kept saying if it tasted that great after sitting in the car for over an hour and reheated on the stove, it would be killer fresh. We would definitely make the drive for the margherita pie so we could try it fresh out of the oven. Excellent service as well and shout out to the very friendly and accommodating girl who answers the phone.

We happened to be in the area, so we decided to stop in and try DeLucias. We placed our order in person and were told it would be an hour wait. We ended up going outside for about 30 minutes to wait and when we came in people who were behind us ordering in line already had their pizza. We ended up waiting an hour and 15 minutes for our pizzas to come out. The atmosphere was odd, it was entirely silent in the restaurant. The pizza was good, the sauce had a nice zesty flavor. The crust had the perfect thin and crunchy crust. The cheese also had good flavor. I'm glad we tried it while we were in the area because it was a very good pizza!

The smack yourself silly pizza. The wait did not go well. Expecting to wait unless your first in line

On a cold, rainy Saturday afternoon, there was a line out the door waiting for DeLucia's to open for the day. Damn. That's some serious hype right there. Part of me wishes that I had the chance to visit DeLucia's before the hype. It has certainly been on my radar for years, but during the short time I was living in the Garden State, I was focused more on exploring Trenton Tomato Pies. My loss. Now, instead of being the superior neighborhood pizza joint of yesteryear, DeLucia's is a social media darling. Locals complain about its newfound popularity and their inability to get one of their favorite local pies. After all, there are only so many pizzas the old school oven can crank out in a day. Thus the line. In the rain. And the cold. Before DeLucia's was even open. For the record, I was second in line. What I was surprised to see when I made it up to the register, was a bunch of pies already cooked. But I'm not judging DeLucia's on what I observed, rather on the pies I received. The pies are very good. That said, my favorite were the ones with intensely flavored toppings. The cheese pie was decidedly lackluster. What I found surprising about all the pies was the color of their undercarriage. They were all decidedly pale. In a place that prides itself on the quality and heat of its oven, this was unexpected. Especially given the deep caramelization of the top of the pies, which was wonderful. To be clear, this wasn't just the case with the pies for our table. In the small dining room, I was able to spy the bottom crust of the pizzas at neighboring tables, and they were all the same blonde, pallid color. My favorite of all the pies was the one topped with broccoli rabe and sausage. I added hot cherry peppers to half of it, and that half was even better. The pepperoni was excellent! And that is high praise coming from someone who generally is not a fan of pepperoni. Eggplant toping was also very good, with a delightful creaminess to it, and not a touch of bitterness. Perhaps the issues were a one off. Maybe Saturday night when the volume of pizzas is super high is not the best indication of their quality. I was expecting some knock my socks of pizza, but my socks were unmoved. It's good to be sure, but I'm not going to stand outside in the cold and the rain again to get a table. New Jersey has an embarrassment of pizza riches. Now that DeLucia's has scored their 15 minutes of fame, I'd suggest spending some time finding the next New Jersey gem which has somehow miraculously avoided the national spotlight. There are a lot of them. Just ask some locals or check out Pete's NJ pizza roundups on nj.com.

Took the hour drive from freehold, called in my order as soon as they opened. As you walk in you are welcomed to the old school feel, and can see the ovens. The place was busy which was expected, I got the half plain half pepperoni pie. Dave Portnoy said 9.4 and i'd agree and even the pepperoni one may be even better. Some of the best pizza i've ever had, so fresh and delicious. Definitely worth the drive!

I found myself in Jersey recently, so I took advantage of the opportunity to swing by DeLucia's and grab a pie. They have been given high praise from Dave Portnoy so l had high hopes going in. On their website it says they only accept orders in person or over the phone. And to eat in you had to make a reservation as well. I was able to grab a table and place my order on my way to Raritan. I went with a small pie topped with garlic, onion, bacon, and pepperoni. It was piping hot when it came out and cooked perfectly. Lots of crunch, very thin and went down easy. This was definitely one of the better pies I've had and I was glad I had the opportunity to check them out. Be sure to add them to your list if you are in the area.

Very good pizza, nice people, gorgeous old coal oven. Called ahead on a weekday and got a spot to sit. Pizza took about 45 minutes to make, and we only waited 15 minutes once we got there. But yes, just very good. Crust was a little dry and unexceptional. It's not quite at the level of my favorite New Haven area spots. I wish I hadn't come in with the baggage of a 9.4 review. Because this is really good stuff, would be the best pizza if dropped nearly anywhere in America-- just not amongst the best I've had. That said, if you're in the area and wanting a good pizza, you should definitely stop in. If for nothing else than the vibes.

Their website says you need to place orders 30 mins before closing. It's says they'll post on Instagram if they're sold out. Neither is true. We got there and they told us they sell out immediately and you have to call repeatedly right when they open. It's a shame they don't say that on their website or Instagram - not very considerate.

After seeing Portnoys pizza review I decided to jump on a plane from Orlando to try this pizza hands-down it's really good pizza crispy light extremely tasty. I wish they had a DeLucias here in Orlando, Florida.

Pizza was outstanding. Well done tthin with slight chewy crust. With the drive but the wait can be problematic

I don't know how it took us this long to go to this place. The pizza is so good. Recommend calling early in the day to place the order for later. Pizza is to die for. Cheese was amazing as was the pep. Cooked perfectly.

I wasn't impressed, to be honest. I mean it was a good pie but I think you can find something just as good in many other places. The Mike's Hot Honey is the pie I had. Would get it again but if I ever go back I'll try a different one.

Forgot to get a picture of the pizza because I devoured it 10/10 crispiest , most delicious pizza in the area. Definitely top three pizza's I've ever tried. The only one that tops it is a completely different texture of dough (fat, thiccc, bubbly) pizza. But for crunchy, brick oven, thinner crust, this one takes the cake. I also tried the Chef Salad and that was mediocre so this place may be a pizza only for me. Service is quick and convenient because you choose a time for pick-up and it's ready for you at the agreed time. It's been a bit hard to secure a pizza time with all the recognition this location has gotten so patience is required. The place overall is on the smaller side and doesn't have any parking lots, parking is on the side of the road if you're lucky. All that to say, try this pizza, you won't regret it!

One of the best for a reason. I got a Small Plain & Margherita, ingredients were fresh, some of the best pizza I've ever had. Loved my experience here.

Probably the best pizza we've ever had. Got there at 1115 and waited in line for opening at 1130. About 5th group in line. Got in and got a table easily. Waited about 10 mins for the pizzas. Delicious. The crust is just so perfect. I like extra sauce and it was good. Great amount of cheese. Wish we lived closer to go more frequently! Worth the trip.

Amazing pizza! I try and stop here all the time when visiting NJ. The crunch, the zesty sauce, and the thinness. Just darn good pizza. Highly recommend it. Service is also great. It is a small restaurant. So it can be hard sometimes to eat there. Luckily the times I have been there it wasn't so packed. I have tried cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza. Both amazing. I had a caprese salad as well. Also very good! Can't recommend this place enough.

Going to have to say "NO" to this place. Just "NO". If you have to get into a car to get to this place, then just stay home and eat Domino's. I wouldn't walk across the street for this pizza. Taste is like WTF? And this is not just my opinion, because I didn't come alone. The fact that there are hundreds of places that are so much better than this place, and that this place is still in business for so many years, proves to me that there is no God. For those of you who have driven a few hours to get to this place, you are in my prayers. But I don't want to leave this on a negative note, because I am a positive person . I wish them nothing but the best. I wish them 100 more long years of fooling the public.

Delucia's has gotten a lot of hype of late as perhaps one of the best pizzas in the country. As such, it takes some effort to dine there or even call in an order, as they have one brick oven to work with and often sell out once they reach their daily capacity of pizza orders. While I am not a fan of jumping through hoops to get pizza, I was able to call them up right as they opened on a weekday for an order later in the evening with minimal trouble on the day I was passing through the Raritan area. Although I was over 20 minutes late in picking up my cheese pizza, it was still warm and tasted absolutely delicious. There were no weak points - the crust was cooked perfectly crispy without being overdone, the cheese masterfully caramelized, and sauce with just the right amount of flavor to it. It was the trifecta of high quality ingredients and preparation to perfection. I had some a few hours later cold and it held up in the taste department. If I had to critique something negatively, it did taste a little dried out the next day when reheated, so not the ideal pizza to consume when reheated. Overall, this was a pizza well worthy of a 5-star review, and a pizza experience I hope to repeat in the near future. Kudos to Delucias for maintaining high quality standards in crafting a delicious pizza.

You have to pre/order pizza hours in advance. Ludicrous. You have to pre/order pizza hours in advance. Ludicrous. You have to pre/order pizza hours in advance. Ludicrous. You have to pre/order pizza hours in advance. Ludicrous. You have to pre/order pizza hours in advance. Ludicrous. You have to pre/order pizza hours in advance. Ludicrous.

My fiancé found DeLucia's through YouTube and as soon as we moved to the area, he was so excited to give this place a try. DeLucia's is apparently so popular that when we placed an order around 6p, we were told our pie wouldn't be ready for pickup until around 7:40p. Parking is a bit tricky so I waited in the car while he picked up our pie. The pizza was pretty good - crunchy crust with a slightly well done top layer. The flavor had a nice sweet & salty balance to it. I only wish there was an option for delivery, but we will probably order again.

Very good pie at DeLucia's...... in the conversation for the best in the country ? No. 4 yrs ago Portnoy blew this small town pizzeria's business through the roof and they're still cranking. Great job by Portnoy and what he's done for small business.... also a great owner at Delucia. Now as far as Dave Portnoy goes, I think he's great.... however, relying on pizza reviews from a guy from BOSTON !?!! HA !!! I think not..... that's like relying on Bagel reviews from a guy in West Virginia.

Before I begin, I need all eyes and ears on me. :waits: OK excellent. I read the article and was skeptical. But I had business to take care of in Flemington early afternoon (sounds ominous) so I decided I would try my luck. Now, a lot of you do not follow directions. This is why you're whining in the reviews about not having gotten your pizza. The article THAT WE ALL READ said to call early, donate your left kidney, OR ::try midday between 12 and 2:: What time did Amanda G call? 12:45. And what time was my pizza ready? 1:40. Just enough time for me to drive over from Flemington, with a pit stop to Wegmans (mind your business). I got pepperoni. You think it's basic but Italian sausage was too big a risk for a first time and cheese was too boring for an hour long wait. The pizza looked and tasted fantastic. I'm gonna tell you why. Before you start frothing at the mouth in rebuttal listen to what I'm saying. -I love little pepperoni. They're cute and curl up when heated. The coverage was top notch - no bald spots. -The crust was crunchy when bitten yet doughy and pillowy when chewed. It was almost like cafeteria pizza day at school. Some guy in a prior review used Ellio's as an insult, BUT TO ME that's a compliment because it created a fantastic mouth feel. This is comfort food in every sense of the word. -All the New Yorkers are cutting up in the reviews because it doesn't fold. Well guess what Big Apples not everyone likes their pizza floppy like donkey dongs. FOH. Now, ordinarily I like my cheese a bit saltier, and my sauce a bit zestier but I have another pizza guy down the street for that. Is this pizza the best in the world? In the country? In the state? Likely not. However the best on a Tuesday afternoon? The best on my couch tonight? The best reheated in my air fryer? Absolutely. And that's good enough for me. Go get one. And follow the directions cause ain't nobody trying to hear you cry about a pizza.

Superb Pizza honestly one of the best ever eaten! Worth the hour & 20 min drive! Sorry dipped into the works pie before taking a pic

Yes, this place got a 9.4 on the Dave Portnoy Barstool Pizza scale. So yes, we had to try it seeing as though the wedding we were attending was only 7 minutes away!!! (note, we're from California) Right when they opened at noon, I called at least 20 times before getting through to someone because they were probably bombarded with calls for orders. Once I got to someone, we ordered our pie, and was able to pick it up 40 min later. OMG. THIS IS NOT A DRILL OR OVERHYPED. I want to not say it's as good as people say because I don't want to come back and it being impossible to get. But damn. The pizza is no joke. Stupid good. I legitimately cannot have NY style pizza anymore when I go back to Los Angeles. The crust is the best part and portions were perfect. Ugh. Now I'd consider another trip to the east and go out of my way for this.

This burnt pizza is trash, portnoy knows nothing about food, don't know why anyone would wait so long for pizza when there's several other better options in the area

I used to question whether NJ pizza was really better than NY. Always thought them somewhat neck and neck. No more. Unbelievable pizza. Pure magic. How do they get such a crisp crust that doesn't sag at all and don't burn it? Even a little bit. Just a great snap with every bite. The pepperoni is spot on as well. Just crazy good in every way. There is only parallel parking on the street and the dining room is small so tables might fill up but so worth it. Get there as fast as you can. Just depressed it took me this long to find it.

Just moved here from AZ and wanted to see what is the hype about New Jersey pizza. Found this place and when we arrived people were lined up before they opened for their dinner rush hour. I was greeted with a smile by the cashier. I ordered our pizzas to go and was told that it'll be at least 30 min wait if it was ok with me. Waited outside and people just kept coming to order. When my pizza was ready I told the guy who cooked our pizza (who I believe is the owner) that it was our first time trying their pizza. He lit up with a big smile and told me that he hoped we liked it. This is the best pizza we've ever had! As I bit into the slice it was very crispy. So much flavor. Every bite was enjoyable and filled with satisfaction. DeLucia's is worth the wait. Not only did we liked our pizza, but we loved it! Im so lucky that my new place is only 1/2 a mile away. So this is definitely be our go to from now on.