Look, we all knew it. Everybody who has ever tried a slice of pizza in New Jersey knew it. But Food and Wine made it official: New Jersey has the best pizza in the country, meaning New York has been dethroned. Sorry, New York, but New Jersey just knows how to make it right! Now, what makes our state's pies so special? It all starts with the crust! Now, are you ready to check a few of our winning pizza restaurants off your foodie bucket list? It's pretty hard to go wrong here (we are the country's officially crowned 'za capital now, after all), but some of the best pizza in New Jersey can be found at these delicious pizzerias around the state:
1. Al Santillos Brick Oven Pizza, Elizabeth
One thing we love about this place is that pizzas are named after the specific year the style was popular — like the 2011 or the 1962. We love that! This is a classic spot to enjoy some of the best pizza in New Jersey.
2. Massa Roman Square Pizza & Italian Specialties, Scotch Plains
Massa actually uses imported Italian flour, so you know it's the real deal. Our mouths are watering just looking at this four-cheese delicacy.
3. The Galley Pizza & Eatery, Asbury Park
The Galley in Asbury Park has all kinds of unusual pizzas, like their buffalo chicken. This is New Jersey pizza at its finest! Plus, its wings are phenomenal too.
4. Big John's Pizza, Bridgeton
Hey, the beauty of pizza is it doesn't have to be elaborate. Big John's doesn't need anything fancy to make a killer cheese pizza. It’s a staple for good reason!
5. Rosie's Pizza, Point Pleasant Beach
If you're looking for some crunchy thin-crust pizza down by the shore, Rosie's Pizza is the ultimate destination for you. We love everything here!
6. Razza Pizza Artigianale, Jersey City
Razza in Jersey City doesn't just have an amazing ambiance and the coolest, most elegant concept around - it has delicious food too. This is one of New Jersey's top pizza restaurants for a reason!
7. Bread and Salt, Jersey City
The crust at Bread and Salt in Jersey City makes some of the most out-of-this-world-good New Jersey pizza.
So which state has the best pizza? The Garden State, of course! These tasty New Jersey pizzerias are just a few of the many, many delicious pizza restaurants in the state. Really, you can't go wrong on your quest!
Did we miss your favorite? Let us know in the comments below so we can check it out for ourselves. After you've checked all of these "hot" spots off your list, be sure to let us know what was your favorite slice.
Hand-slung pies aren't the only delicious food New Jersey is known for. For something wildly different but just as fresh, this seafood road trip is worth the drive! While you're at it, break up that pizza adventure by stepping out of your comfort zone and into a few "Only in NJ" adventures - like a personal helicopter tour!
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-jersey/scenic-country-road-trip-nj/
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