You try to map Roselle Park’s pizza by the slice and you’ll get a contact buzz from the cross-streets alone. We hit everything from the banquet hall pepperoni bread at La Casa di Martino to the genuinely surprising Baria tacos at a place called Pizza Tacos & More, and we’re still full.
The fried ravioli at Sun Tavern is a local rite of passage. Johnny Napkins over in Cranford makes us jealous of our neighbor.
Consider this your cheat sheet for Friday night.
Sun Tavern
☎️ +1908-241-0190
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| Pizza worth the trip |
| Fried ravioli fan favorite |
| Cozy spot for sports |
| Staff treats you like family |
Sun Tavern is the kind of place that doesn't try to impress you. It just does. The pizza alone is worth the trip, crisp on the bottom, properly sauced, and not shy with the cheese. But the fried ravioli? That's the real hero. I came for a slice and stayed for the game. The room is small, the TVs are on, and the staff treats you like a regular even if you've never walked in before. That's rare. That's why I keep coming back. No frills, just good food and a seat at the bar.
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Costa's Restaurant & Pizzeria
☎️ +1908-241-1131
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| Solid venue for private parties |
| Friendly owners, attentive service |
| Hot, delicious party food |
| Adaptable partitions for any group |
Costa's is the venue you call when you don't want to worry about a thing. The owners are friendly, and the service stays attentive without hovering. The party food arrives hot and disappears fast, which is the highest compliment I can give. The room's partitions adapt to whatever group size you bring, so you're not rattling around in a cavern. I've been to my share of banquet spots that feel like a holding pen. This one feels like someone actually planned it. Solid, reliable, and exactly what a private party needs.
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Johnny Napkins (Cranford)
☎️ +1908-402-8500
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| Friendly staff, free opening treats |
| Fresh, flavorful, perfectly cooked pie |
| Welcoming atmosphere, genuine customer care |
| Worth a return visit, easily |
Johnny Napkins sits just over the line in Cranford, but I'll cross it gladly. The staff greets you with free opening treats, which is a smart way to win my heart. The pie itself is fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The crust has a proper chew, and the toppings don't slide off in a heap. The atmosphere is welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely care about who walks through the door. I left thinking about the return trip before I'd even paid. That's a good sign.
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Pizza Tacos & More
☎️ +1732-498-9052
🌐 Website
| Highlights |
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| Baria tacos are amazing |
| Fresh pizza, fast service |
| Friendly, easygoing staff |
| Phenomenal pizza prep |
| Everything very good here |
Pizza Tacos & More is a name that promises chaos and delivers order. The Baria tacos are amazing, and I say that as a pizza reviewer who usually ignores tacos. The pizza itself is fresh, and they move fast. The staff is easygoing, and they prep the pies with real skill. Everything I tried was very good, which is more than I can say for most places with this many menu options. I didn't come for the tacos. I'll be back for both.
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Il Forno a Legna
☎️ +1732-382-6600
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| Highlights |
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| Worth the trip |
| Fresh, hot pizza |
| Great service |
| Tasty wings |
| Perfect cheese melt |
Il Forno a Legna is worth the trip. The pizza comes out hot, fresh, and with a cheese melt that looks like a photograph. The service is quick, and they don't rush you out the door. I ordered wings on a whim, and they were tasty, crisp, and not drowning in sauce. This is a place that understands the basics and executes them well. Sometimes that's all you need. Sometimes that's everything.
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House 157 Restaurant
☎️ +1908-259-5907
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| Highlights |
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| Warm welcome from staff |
| Lively Jamaican music atmosphere |
| Flavorful shrimp and chicken pasta |
| Crispy waffles and wings |
| No-reservation guests accommodated |
House 157 gave me a warm welcome the second I walked in. The Jamaican music sets a lively tone, and the staff didn't flinch when I showed up without a reservation. They found me a spot anyway. The shrimp and chicken pasta was flavorful, with both proteins cooked properly. The waffles were crisp, and the wings were even better. This isn't a pizza place, but it's the kind of neighborhood spot that makes you want to try everything. I'll be back for the music alone.
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La Casa di Martino Banquet Hall and Catering
| Highlights |
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| Mom’s cooking, still in action |
| Pepperoni bread wins all round |
| Meatballs worthy of a party |
| Banquet space, minus the chaos |
| Staff that treats you like family |
La Casa di Martino feels like the banquet hall your mom would run if she had one. The cooking still has that home style, and the pepperoni bread wins all rounds. The meatballs are worthy of a party, and the banquet space itself is calm, not chaotic like most venues. The staff treats you like family, which means they'll feed you until you wave a white flag. I came for the pizza, but I stayed for the bread. No complaints.
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La Campagnola Fine Italian Restaurant
☎️ +1908-241-9200
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| Perfect 10-star experience |
| Extraordinary, artfully presented dishes |
| Attentive, genuinely friendly staff |
| Worth the drive from NC |
| Unforgettable Italian meal destination |
La Campagnola is the kind of meal you don't forget. I'd rate it a perfect ten, and I'm stingy with tens. The dishes arrive artfully presented, and each one tastes as good as it looks. The staff is attentive and genuinely friendly, not the fake kind. I talked to a couple who drove down from North Carolina just for dinner. That tells you something. This isn't just Italian food. It's a benchmark. I've had worse meals at places with white tablecloths and four times the price.
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The Westfield by Casa Del Rey
☎️ +1908-300-5678
🌐 Website
| Highlights |
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| Beautiful garden seating area |
| Excellent bar and bartender |
| Strong drink selection |
| Great evening atmosphere |
The Westfield by Casa Del Rey is a bit of a walk from Roselle Park, but the garden seating makes it worth the stroll. The bar is excellent, and the bartender knows how to pour a strong drink. Their selection is solid, so you're not stuck with the usual suspects. The evening atmosphere is easy, and you can actually hear your conversation. I didn't have a slice here, but I'm not complaining. Sometimes you need a drink and a seat outside. This is the place.
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Dowling's Irish Pub & Restaurant
☎️ +1908-241-6300
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| Highlights |
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| Wings are a reliable choice |
| Good game-day energy |
| Genuine Irish pub hospitality |
| Kitchen beats standard pub food |
| Trivia night adds fun |
Dowling's is a proper Irish pub with proper pub energy. The wings are a reliable choice, and the kitchen does better than the standard bar fare. The game-day crowd is lively without being obnoxious, and the staff keeps up. Trivia night adds a layer of fun, even if I lost badly. The hospitality is genuine, the kind that makes you feel like a local on your first visit. I came in for one wing order. I stayed for two. That's how it goes.
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Garwood Pizza Co.
☎️ +1908-588-2774
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| Highlights |
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| Thin, delicious pizza |
| Tasty meatballs and wings |
| Warm, welcoming service |
| Quick street parking |
| New loyal customers won |
Garwood Pizza Co. is small, but the pizza is thin and delicious. I ordered the meatballs and wings on a whim, and both were tasty. The service is warm, and they made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. Street parking was quick, which is a minor miracle in this area. I've already told three people about this place. I'm a new loyal customer, and I suspect I'm not the only one. Simple food, done right.
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Vinny's Pizza & Pasta
☎️ +1908-709-9000
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| Highlights |
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| Excellent sausage and meatball pies |
| Best fried calamari ever |
| Crunchy, flavorful white slice |
| Friendly service, relaxed setting |
| Fair prices, fast service |
Vinny's Pizza & Pasta makes an excellent sausage and meatball pie. I mean that. The sausage has a proper snap, and the meatballs hold their shape without being dry. The fried calamari is the best I've had, and I've had a lot. The white slice is crunchy, flavorful, and worth the trip alone. The service is friendly, the setting is relaxed, and the prices are fair. Nothing took too long. I ate, I paid, I left happy. That's the whole review.
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