Pizza review: DeLUCIA"S BRICK OVEN PIZZA (Raritan, NJ) A national treasure!

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ย. 2021
  • Come and join me as I tour one of the country's oldest family owned pizzerias, DeLucia's, established in 1917, and still at it's original location. In this video I was given a tour of the place, learned about it's original coal oven and sampled their amazing pizza! Make sure to watch to the end for my final score and rating!
    Follow me on-
    / pizza_reviews_on_the_go
    Donate to my PayPal here-
    www.paypal.com/paypalme/pizza...
    #pizza
    #newjersey
    #coaloven
  • บันเทิง

ความคิดเห็น • 288

  • @D.H.1987
    @D.H.1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I came here after Dave's 9.4 review he uploaded 1 hour ago. Stunning pizza!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is more his style than mine but the crust was superb.

    • @D.H.1987
      @D.H.1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@pizzareviewsonthego i have nothing to say about your scoring. Only say that Dave's review brought me here. Good video. Keep it up.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks, glad you like it. I was wondering if this review brought Dave to DeLucia's! ;)

    • @jonm-gq5fg
      @jonm-gq5fg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was the wait?? Driving up from Long Island tomorrow. can't wait

    • @meghankelly799
      @meghankelly799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I get the double sausage.

  • @WookHunter
    @WookHunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Portnoy gave this pie a 9.4 yesterday, good review!

    • @MisterCreative
      @MisterCreative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      In fact I agree with Portnoy on this one is next level pizza.

    • @zackhogan3878
      @zackhogan3878 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Far out, this place is gonna get slammed

  • @kvilla1221
    @kvilla1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Crazy how Dave’s review brought me here.

  • @bcask61
    @bcask61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    nice job with the review. Just found the channel. I respect the passion you have for the art of pizza making. And it is an art.

  • @rbiv5
    @rbiv5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great find! I appreciate these reviews more than the well known spots.

  • @polsok44
    @polsok44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just found this channel, great review! Nice job keep up the good work

  • @scorptarget
    @scorptarget 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review! Can’t wait to try this! It’s road trip time! 💯🍕🎉

  • @williamm.9255
    @williamm.9255 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    NEW TO THE CHANNEL....SALUTE BRO!!!! THIS PIZZA LOOKED ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!!!! YOU CAN NOT BEAT A GOOD NY OR NJ GIANT SLICE!!!!!!💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

  • @shizbang
    @shizbang 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Interesting score of 1, 2, 3 times two to the six

  • @lawrenceshdow
    @lawrenceshdow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im glad your page popped up. You do a great job at these reviews.

  • @glidernyc
    @glidernyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The dough box is very cool looking. Like the light open kitchen as well. Good video shots of the pizza prep, Ton of sauce gives that awesome orange color when the cheese melts and caramelizes in. Another well-done review. Your reviews really do give a"next-best-thing-to-being there" feel.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the insightful feedback. I bet those dough boxes are really old.

    • @paulpalazzo2326
      @paulpalazzo2326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The dough boxes are original from 1917.. Swear to God

  • @danlivni2097
    @danlivni2097 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listen to that Crunch 4:08

  • @paranormalskeptic3893
    @paranormalskeptic3893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this video is making me drool, looks so good !

  • @katpyss
    @katpyss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent job with this one, Antonio. That’s really cool you got to get those shots behind the counter. You were not too far from the center I drive out of for work. I’m gonna make a point to check this spot out soon.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, I asked him if I could get some footage and he just said come right in!

  • @bb57365
    @bb57365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad you made it there. I gave it an 8.8. Really great review. The music was on point also.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      People seem to really love the music. Hey, that's a good score for this pizza IMO ;) I will go back for the Margherita someday.

  • @lawrencekrieger4
    @lawrencekrieger4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely need to get to this place. Great review, as always!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you do! Thanks bud. And thanks for the help yesterday.

  • @cjaquilino
    @cjaquilino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My God, that’s a good one, Antonio. I’m only half way through the video. You found a gem.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always good when you had to stop and comment mid-way lol. Yeah, you can see it based on looks alone, this was a good one.

  • @kingstoler
    @kingstoler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That pizza looks excellent!

  • @abuwadie3
    @abuwadie3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how everything is measured and it’s kids making the pie. Well structured. It’s all about the oven. Makes you think they should franchise.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wonder if they can rebuild those ovens in NJ... Dave said they can't recreate them, I guess he meant the old oven. Here in NY we are seeing more 100% coal ovens being built at new pizzerias.

    • @danlivni2097
      @danlivni2097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego Aren't coal ovens and wood fired ovens going to cost more for the pizza, cause you got to constantly put in coal and wood in the ovens.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danlivni2097 I think so yes...but they save on gas or electric. Not sure what pays off.

  • @kevintate768
    @kevintate768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I grew up in bridgewater which borders raritan nj. Grew up on this pizza and some other pizza places over the years. They used to sell then frozen at the grocery store as well. I miss the pizza of New Jersey so much.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jersey is no joke when it comes to great pizza. Great restaurants period, especially Chinese restaurants in Edison. Can you remember which Supermarkets sell his pizza? I could always message them on Instagram if anything, but not sure if they answer.

    • @kevintate768
      @kevintate768 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pizzareviewsonthego this was years ago and they were sold at the local supermarket. There was a stop and shop in raritan on route 206 that carried them but I don’t know if they carry them anymore or if that supermarket still is there. I would say contact them. I used to live in middle see before i left Jersey and there is a pizza place called Lucas. Best extra cheese and sausage pie I have ever had. He also makes a kick ass ham and cheese calzone also. Of all things he also makes a great Philly cheesesteak. There is a Chinese place right by his pizza place that was awesome as well. Heck them out if you need help let me know. Go there you will enjoy them

    • @kevintate768
      @kevintate768 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pizzareviewsonthego I was just on Facebook and saw the owner holding up that frozen pizzas. Send me a messenger at Kevin Tate

  • @iec7587
    @iec7587 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Oh, it feels phenomenal"....looks phenomenal too
    Of the "best" ones that i havent had, this is the one I want to try the most.

  • @BuDu-ms2qe
    @BuDu-ms2qe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's up Antonio that's exactly how I love my pizza sauce and cheese to the edge. 100 year old oven! Can't beat it.

  • @emmytones8311
    @emmytones8311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks amazing! 👌

  • @ajalonzo
    @ajalonzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The sausage pie here, really is as good as advertised. The Calzones are excellent as well.
    For a while I was into all these high hydration doughs, now I am starting to appreciate the lower ones.
    It's been a while. I need to get back here.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I want to go back for the Margherita. Supposedly he only makes them in small size though...

    • @ottosophia4095
      @ottosophia4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pizzareviewsonthego go back and get a calzone. It’s badass

    • @bcask61
      @bcask61 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The sausage goes on raw? Interesting.

    • @turtlepowersf
      @turtlepowersf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bcask61 I've never seen it done any other way....unless you're talking about Round Table

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the real deal way to do it.

  • @jamkpa
    @jamkpa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was and is a good idea to show or tell how much the pizza cost.

  • @MrJohn33751
    @MrJohn33751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed the video!

  • @dominic123454
    @dominic123454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That staff you get and pay for your staff to care for the food as much as owner. That’s how you get love

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah, all the top places have the same people in there for years. Take John's of Bleecker, those guys making the pies were there for decades.

  • @Dale_Higgins
    @Dale_Higgins ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This really looks like the perfect pizza for me. Lots of sauce, not too much cheese. Fluffy and crunchy. Damn

    • @langa77777
      @langa77777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      agreed. looks perfect for the normal john. Im drooling looking at this pie.

  • @JaaWaa99
    @JaaWaa99 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He’s most likely using bread flour for his dough. I personally use it for my pizzas and it chars exactly like that.

  • @highflyer011
    @highflyer011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sweet baby jesus, that looks awesome! Watching them put the sauce on the pie and pinch the crust, shows how much pride they take it their product! I just added this place to my bookmarks on the one bite app, and will definitely hit it up when I eventually do a NJ trip. How in the world has Dave not hit this place up? Seems like it would be right up his alley, and he would shit himself over that oven! LOL!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He probably doesn't know about it. Glad to bring it to your attention!

    • @paulpalazzo2326
      @paulpalazzo2326 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He hit it this past Sunday it's on TH-cam today

    • @xThatTributeGuyx
      @xThatTributeGuyx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pizzareviewsonthego the video for Portnoy went live today and he’s known about it but had put it off and finally just decided to go. Tied for first according to Portnoy. Possibly best in the world according to him; is for me

    • @vinnygi
      @vinnygi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulpalazzo2326 great. Now we’ll all have to wait in line.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xThatTributeGuyx It was a spectacular pizza. It's not even truly my style of pizza that I usually prefer and I still gave it a monster score. Now, I can't wait to go back and try the Margherita.

  • @spiderrico1853
    @spiderrico1853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks delicious.

  • @kirkdavis2881
    @kirkdavis2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spot by the castle like building in the Raritan River that you showed is a good fishing spot.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is that castle ? Is it an old landmark ?

    • @kirkdavis2881
      @kirkdavis2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego actually an old water pumping station for an industrial canal.

  • @nicholascaldarelli5332
    @nicholascaldarelli5332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This place looks kick ass I live in NJ got to get to this place had the fireball pizza today from the galley in Asbury and really I enjoyed it

  • @gowdiechua8481
    @gowdiechua8481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hope i can try and taste that simple delicious pizza.. pizza lover here from philippines🙂

  • @javiergaracia1116
    @javiergaracia1116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    9.6 For the Oven alone. Right off the bat.

  • @stephenchoo6802
    @stephenchoo6802 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great to see you at Katz 😊

  • @JaclynsTearducts
    @JaclynsTearducts ปีที่แล้ว

    best frozen pizza ever. i always stock up if im there

  • @stevegarfi5812
    @stevegarfi5812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i live 5 mins away and this place has ALWAYS been slept on but only locals really know. Portnoys review will make it impossible to get a pie now lol

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's going to be very busy .

    • @stevegarfi5812
      @stevegarfi5812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pizzareviewsonthego can confirm. Line out the door all day today from open until 7pm

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevegarfi5812 Wow, yeah, it usually takes 2 days, in 4 days he'll be busier. I'm sure they can handle the extra clientele, that oven can fit 20 pies in it. If I were him I'd raise the prices. Those pies are so affordable and he's going to have to hire more hands I'd say...

    • @Batman-jc5uc
      @Batman-jc5uc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live up the street from this place and I had to order my pizza a day in advance because they are so busy.

    • @stevegarfi5812
      @stevegarfi5812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Batman-jc5uc they deserve all the praise and business

  • @Loonypapa
    @Loonypapa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's an oil burner on the coal door at 0:35. The oven was built as a coal unit, but they now use oil. They fire it up for a few hours in the morning, shut it off and cook the lunch run, then fire it up again in the afternoon, and shut it off and cook the dinner run. Which explains their operating hours each day: 12 noon to 2 pm, then 4 to 9 pm. This is a rare combination, but it comes with a curse: run too many pies through it, and it cools the oven down quicker. With that said, I hope they never change it.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Modern Apizza in CT uses oil fueled ovens as well...I hear it's quite convenient.

  • @glenncole3379
    @glenncole3379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been eating here since the 60's, my parents before me. Christian DOES add a 2nd cheese. If you missed it, you weren't watching. He finishes with a drizzle of olive oil. I've had Pizza ALL over the metro area, dozens of places, and Delucia's is and always will be my go-to. My issue is now that people outside the area know him, the regulars can't get an order in! In the entire metro area, in my top 3 for sure. Unlike so many other NJ pizzeria's, there is NO Roma-Foods product here, so if you like that generic Pizza strip-mall taste, this isn't for you. Cheese is from a PA producer. And that 'creek' is the Raritan River.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is he still busy? I wonder if Portnoy went after watching my vid...and yeah, I found out it was a river afterward.

    • @gottahaveawawa7494
      @gottahaveawawa7494 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pizzareviewsonthego nah place is trash hyped died after barstool portnoy silly boy left town

    • @JediWebSurf
      @JediWebSurf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gottahaveawawa7494 trash? What do you mean?

  • @patmccrotch5373
    @patmccrotch5373 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in south Jersey... and I'm a pizza fiend, I need to make this trip and get myself about 4 of these

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Call them first. Sometimes they run out of inventory. Yes, worth a 2 hour drive for sure at least.

  • @markmattoon1788
    @markmattoon1788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From CNY but live in SC since 2016. Not a chance of finding pizza close to that down here.

  • @brentyoung2310
    @brentyoung2310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow no flop I'm from Pa . I'm planning on doing the Portney tour. Doing the best review places .

  • @j.du6
    @j.du6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could tell the angels were singing!
    Would love to check this place out. I like that you felt it was crispy but tender inside, which is my gripe with the famous New Haven places -- especially as they cool they toughen, which I don't enjoy as much (also why I prefer medium high gluten flours).
    I've come around to sausauge cut like pepperoni (or smaller clumps) as coverage is important to me, but large/r pieces isn't a deal breaker

  • @djmossco
    @djmossco ปีที่แล้ว

    I had it yesterday. It was really good and worth the drive.

  • @bht931
    @bht931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You Gotta try Anthony’s coal fire. Extra cheese extra sauce and welldone is the way to go. Moved to jersey from Brooklyn, and it’s honestly a pretty decent 8.4 pizza.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Putting it on the list! Thanks for the recommendation.

  • @spencedog
    @spencedog 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    37% of the time he sounds exactly like Peter Griffen

  • @infiltrator7777
    @infiltrator7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang that looks legit.

  • @abhi739
    @abhi739 ปีที่แล้ว

    handsome guy eating delicious pizza, high score

  • @thomaskay779
    @thomaskay779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    it looks really good for sure , its debatable on scores 9.4 is about as high as you can go, your rating 8.7 seems good

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Thomas. Yeah, I think this is more his style. I myself prefer some grandma Margherita flair to my pizza like DiFara. I want to see some of that shaved cheese, chunky sauce and fresher mozzarellas. If it’s going to have low moisture mozz it better be on Johns of Bleecker level. This didn’t have that. Crust is superb though.

  • @wildbillcody9052
    @wildbillcody9052 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    “Uhh I didn’t listen to anyone how made the pizza and told me about it I don’t remember what they said listen to me”

  • @normanwyatt8761
    @normanwyatt8761 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In my opinion, New Jersey pies are right behind New Heaven's in taste, looks, quality and notoriety. GO New Jersey.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  วันที่ผ่านมา

      New Haven has 4 places, that's it. I can't even find a Sicilian out there.

  • @paranormalskeptic3893
    @paranormalskeptic3893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro, how do you have less than 3,000 subscribers ? You do an incredible job ! I like your reviews more than some famous pizza reviewers.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think a lot of TH-camrs pay for followers I don’t do that. My sub to like ratio is very high.

  • @joenardiello2731
    @joenardiello2731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gotta get over there! This looks very similar alnost identical to Ralph's in Nutley

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know. thanks.

    • @jay3251
      @jay3251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love Ralph’s in Nutley. Need to try this place next time I’m in NJ.

  • @manning55
    @manning55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sausage and onion and a garlic calzone🔥

  • @CentralDogmaRecords
    @CentralDogmaRecords 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    such an original idea mate...

    • @lovesgibson
      @lovesgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe go comment that on Dave’s channel… I mean, it’s totally not as if people have already been reviewing pizzas and making top pizza places lists for decades and decades or anything.
      This guy’s reviews are way more in-depth than Dave’s; stupid one bite fans can be so obnoxious when they act like anybody reviewing pizza is copying Dave.

    • @CentralDogmaRecords
      @CentralDogmaRecords 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lovesgibson now say it without the tears...

    • @lovesgibson
      @lovesgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CentralDogmaRecords talking to yourself?

    • @CentralDogmaRecords
      @CentralDogmaRecords 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lovesgibson why is so hard for you to handle criticism? arent you a critic? "stupid one bite fans" yeah but you want them to be your fans as well, to be honest, you are ridiculous, throwing comments from your fake accounts to give yourself the idea of having the reason, dude take it like a man, go to facebook to get your self-indulgent game liked...

    • @lovesgibson
      @lovesgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CentralDogmaRecords …I’m not the guy who made the video, dummy. There was also a couple on TH-cam who reviewed Sally’s Apizza and because they didn’t give it a 9+ all the people in the comments were attacking them. Obviously most people reviewing pizzas are aware of one bite and are a fan of Dave… that doesn’t necessarily mean they are trying to copy him. Like I said before, people have been reviewing pizza places for decades and decades before Dave ever started doing so.
      All of Dave’s top rated pizza places had already been declared top pizzas by food reviewers long before Dave.

  • @kirkdavis2881
    @kirkdavis2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lots of good spots in NJ just more spread out than NY.

    • @user-or6yn8pm3c
      @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was stunned at how good so many of them are in comparison to NYC. They arent as well known because most cater to locals. More than half the people at Joes or Prince St are tourists.

    • @Thebrothaisback
      @Thebrothaisback 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      NJ is a state, NYC is a city...

  • @james1000
    @james1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do coal fired pizzas taste smoky or charred or like coal?

  • @jamesr8584
    @jamesr8584 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to be in the New York area next month and definitely planning to make the trip down to Raritan. You can't get pizza like this in Texas. Does anyone know if you need to make a reservation or can you just walk in to get a pie? I heard since One Bite did a review, this place gets large crowds.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Go on a weekday, you might not have to wait too long. Not sure, I went before Dave's review, there was no one there.

  • @dirkdiggler9482
    @dirkdiggler9482 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today's rewatch. I still can't believe how much sauce they put on that pie, and so little of it seeped through the bottom. I'm usually not wild about the texture of that kind of sauce, but I'm sure the flavor was great. The crust looked to me like a cross between New Haven and New York style, probably closer to New Haven. From what I remember, it seemed to me that DP wasn't long in coming to this place after you reviewed it, and I have to wonder if your review caught the attention of somebody on his staff.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Likewise. I see a gravy type tomato sauce like that It will give me a bad impression. However I do enjoy a Passata from time to time, on my pizza, which is not pulpy at all. It comes down to the flavor in the end. This is definitely closer to New Haven style. The crust made the pie, and the cheese looked worse than it was because it just melded with the sauce and became orange colored. Oil fired oven, no longer coal but I would have never known the difference. I noticed that too about DP, and how he went shortly after. I'm sure he saw the old oven and his ears perked up too!

  • @edwinlozada3752
    @edwinlozada3752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome review once again and thanks on the explanation for not meeting the 9 expectation...still a must try 👍🏼and now on my list. Thanks! ♥️ Is there a form for a private conversation or an Email?

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I usually explain what was missing, even from a great pizza. And You can message me on Instagram. Thanks again Edwin, for the donation yesterday.

    • @edwinlozada3752
      @edwinlozada3752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anytime Antonio! 😊 Where you stopped yesterday for a drink of water on 79th and Columbus is right where my uncle lived. He n I w has passes, but was very much involved in our lives, more like a 2nd dad. Loved staying there enjoying every venue and great eats. Thanks for the tour - brought back fond memories.

    • @edwinlozada3752
      @edwinlozada3752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *he has now passed

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only seeing this now Edwin, I appreciate comments like this, knowing how much people value the walks.

  • @ottosophia4095
    @ottosophia4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been eating Delucias since the 1980s .. That was a solid score. I would not have been surprised though if you gave it a 9.3 lol because you probably know this as well as I do .. the video does not do it justice.. Delucias is the best

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t usually give non-coal/wood fired pizzas a 9 unless there’s really exotic cheese on it, besides low moisture mozzarella. Some shaved pecorino or some Bufala mozzarella, and then yes, perhaps a 9.3.

    • @olestilleagles1242
      @olestilleagles1242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego it's a 9.4 everyone knows the rules

  • @alpo2567
    @alpo2567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Props to you Antonio for hittin this spot before Prez. Doubt it’s a 9.4 like he rated but now I gotta check it out. So it is coal oven right?

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's an old coal oven that is now oil fired

    • @alpo2567
      @alpo2567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego gotcha. Yea this is my next time I go. Not in this order but Federicis delucias Nancy’s townhouse and then santillos if they r open lol

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alpo2567 You need to stop in Staten Island and go to Joe and Pat's and experience the freak of nature that is that pizza. Then stop by Denino's, it's 5 min away from Santillo's. Tell Al to make you the 1964, that's his best IMO. Forget those Jersey bar pies, they aren't good.

    • @alpo2567
      @alpo2567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pizzareviewsonthego ughh I do want to try joe and pats. Can only do so many pizza places lol

  • @old-fashionedcoughypot
    @old-fashionedcoughypot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should check out Capezzuto's Pizza if ya go to Philly, eh?
    l dunno what their pizza is like, but l like the name. They could be related to me & I don't even know it 'cuz we have the same last name; which is very rare in Canada. l think my immediate family are the only people in the whole country with that surname...all 5 of us. Lol!

  • @corylombard
    @corylombard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Review!
    I cannot understand why people line up outside of Pepes in New Haven...they really suck...Modern is great, but NOW...HOLY SIMPLE ROAD TRIP!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The history counts for some part of the reason to travel to Pepe's. I love the Pepe's Margherita and Clam pie. Modern I enjoyed. This place is a paradise, just 20 min from my house! I can't wait to go back for the Margherita. What's strange is that they only make personal pies in the Margherita style. But I'll take it...

  • @user-or6yn8pm3c
    @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New Jersey got some solid pizza. I would say superior to the 5 boroughs of NY. Also the old fashioned decor of these places are awesome.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, that’s stretching it…

    • @user-or6yn8pm3c
      @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pizzareviewsonthego Lots of old school pizza shops in NJ. I am not into the trendy stuff in the city. New Jersey tavern pizzerias are amazing.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-or6yn8pm3c That’s just the issue, I do not like bar pies. And yes Jersey has plenty of old establishments that serve Tavern style pizza but I just don’t prefer that style.Personal preference. By the way, very cool username. But respect to the kryptonians.

    • @user-or6yn8pm3c
      @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego You should try Reservoir Tavern in Boonton and Contes in Princeton. They arent the typical Tavern slice. Also Patsys in Paterson.

    • @Thebrothaisback
      @Thebrothaisback 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      New Haven is still king

  • @NoahEats
    @NoahEats 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1000deg that's insane!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you go he'll let you hang out in there, he loves the camera. It was fun !!!

  • @Thebrothaisback
    @Thebrothaisback 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will mark this place down when im in NJ again. If there were no exspensive tolls, it would not be a problem. It does not look good.

  • @brandenmiller2123
    @brandenmiller2123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pov your here because barstool and then notice he ate it first before Dave

  • @chop3625
    @chop3625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All about the ancient oven. BTW first look my ears also twitched.

  • @cjaquilino
    @cjaquilino 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @8:15 Rewatching this now as I've gained more experience as a pizza maker, I would guess they use a bread/patent class flour with a lower gluten than All Trumps, which is 14.2%. It's probably something like Full Strength at 12.6%.

  • @user-or6yn8pm3c
    @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave hit it outta the park. 9.4!!!!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am more of a Margherita guy, I need that Grandma Italian flair on a pizza in order to give it that DiFara level score. But everyone has their own preferences and tastes. Even though this pizza isn't really my style I still gave it one of my highest scores of the year.

    • @user-or6yn8pm3c
      @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego I love the quintisential type pizza with low moisture mozzerella. I like the Grandma style too but the old style slice shop pizza goes back to my childhood. DiFara is a midpoint between the two. They used to make heroes at DiFara. The Chicken parm was insane. So were the meatballs.

    • @user-or6yn8pm3c
      @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pizzareviewsonthego DiFara used to have MD Kitchen where they made heroes and hot plates. They did it because their pizza business took off like a rocket. DiFara used to have it all under the same shop when it was just a local shop.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-or6yn8pm3c I didn't know that Kal. I imagine they stopped making heroes because they became too busy?

    • @user-or6yn8pm3c
      @user-or6yn8pm3c 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pizzareviewsonthego Yeah they stopped serving heroes and pasta. For a while they opened a second kitchen nearby that made it but that closed. Now its only pizza. They might still make calzones.

  • @ItalianStalianish
    @ItalianStalianish ปีที่แล้ว

    I was raised in Pepe’s and sals In new haven. I’ll go all the way down to NJ just to try this pizza if it’s that good. How does it compare to the new haven legends?

  • @MrJohn33751
    @MrJohn33751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would like this pizza because it has a lot of cheese on it!

  • @breadman2020
    @breadman2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very crunchy

  • @ripsticklord
    @ripsticklord ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Proper pies

  • @stevedemeter5629
    @stevedemeter5629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Portnoy Blew this place up with a 9.4. Good for the owners. Business has tripled.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This place deserves it. I hope everyone gets a raise . I wonder if he’s still supplying the supermarkets.

  • @javiergaracia1116
    @javiergaracia1116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't even get a Pizza Hut delivered out here. Jelouse.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good thing! Hey, try ordering on Goldbelly. Very pricey...but hey, you;ll get good pizza, albeit, frozen....

  • @edis4ut287
    @edis4ut287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tremendous looking brick oven pizza! What was the biggest difference on this pizza (other than the price) compared to Santillo's? Love the half and half reviews.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A few differences in the ones I reviewed for Santillo, his 1964 pies, and for one thing, Santillo's uses lots of herbs in his sauce. He also uses imported pecorino cheese along with his Mozzarella. Pecorino is pretty pricey cheese and very salty, I love it. I also loved the chunks of San Marzano tomato that he has available for sauce. And so for that, Al gets legendary status as a 9.2. A truly rare pizza, a bit more rare than this.

    • @ottosophia4095
      @ottosophia4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’ll tell ya one difference. Delucias is one of the best pies in the world forget about jersey. The world

    • @blesseddaily6383
      @blesseddaily6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego exactly 👍👍

  • @paulpalazzo2326
    @paulpalazzo2326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You were 200ft from the statue of the man that a parade is held every year, the only parade for one man from the military, Raritans own John Basilone whose life during World War II was beautifully portrayed on HBO. In THE PACIFIC... Score should've been in the 9 area but you're picky I guess.. Portnoy knew what was up

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had no idea about the statue. No, not a 9 IMO, put some fresh Bufala mozzarella on it and some shards of parmigiano, a chunkier sauce, some basil and olive oil and then I may absolutely give it a 9.4.

  • @ShuIsMew
    @ShuIsMew ปีที่แล้ว +1

    found you from mr here be barr

  • @tehatokenhthamccomber6712
    @tehatokenhthamccomber6712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    U beat Portnoy to it congrats!!

  • @moealn
    @moealn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One twitched ear, everybody knows the rules.

  • @sionefifita5891
    @sionefifita5891 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Id pay 100 bucks for one of those right now...maybe 200

  • @ronjarrah9516
    @ronjarrah9516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was these yesterday and I definitely do NOT agree with Barstool on this one. This is a great pizza, but it is not a 9.4 pie. Its an 8.2 for me personally and the crust put it in the 8s for me. The flavor was too linear for me. The sauce was missing something and I would have loved to see a dusting of Reggiano or Padano to give it an edge as well. I think this place displays ingredients as decoys so people don't know what they actually use. In the back I saw several cans on Stanislaus products including 7/11, Tomato Magic, Full Red and Saporito. The interesting thing is all of these products are thick and course but the sauce in this video is very watery. Also I never heard of a sauce that uses more than 2 tomatoes so having 4 on display is peculiar. I also seen a large stack of General Mills Full Strength flour back there which is a bread flour and typically has less crunch in my experience than All Trumps which is higher protein content, especially at high temperatures like that. I don't know how a bread flour at 12.7% protein can be very crispy much less hard and crunchy like this one at 800 degrees. I doubt they use any of these products I mentioned, but then again why would they waste space displaying this? Maybe to keep people guessing. Anyway it was a great pizza but I definitely like more 3D taste. I appreciate your review brother!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I enjoyed the crust very much and I liked how the sauce and cheese melded into one. You're right though, I wanted more components of flavor and it's why I didn't give it a 9. I thought the crust was well done, old seasoned oven...unique look for the pie...so I'll be going back there. As for the sauce and cheese, I looked at it less objectively than usual...it tasted good, not greasy or soupy, sauce had some tang. Not sure what they're using. I think I saw a Pillsbury flour bag when I was there.

    • @toxichammertoe8696
      @toxichammertoe8696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Barstool likes crunchy bland pizza

  • @2a4me96
    @2a4me96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best pizza in New Jersey hands down...fathers home town..i grew up eating this pizza..unfortunately now I live in south jersey and pizza is shit

  • @egomaniac247
    @egomaniac247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 bite everybody knows the rule

  • @adamturner8732
    @adamturner8732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These ovens are gonna be worth 100k dollars soon if you want to migrate them to your spot

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if they can be transported. Lombardi's just lost theirs...that oven was the main attraction.

    • @donnydelatte5180
      @donnydelatte5180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego Where can I get one of these ovens or something similar?

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donnydelatte5180 I wish I knew. I can't say I have that side of the business covered. But I can tell you where to go to get good pizza!

  • @omarroig845
    @omarroig845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Santillo’s Pizza Better oven - better pizza !!

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I rated Santillo's a bit higher.

    • @blesseddaily6383
      @blesseddaily6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💯💯👍👍 definitely with out a doubt

    • @blesseddaily6383
      @blesseddaily6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody beats Al santillo when it comes to brick oven crust pizza 🍕🍕

    • @blesseddaily6383
      @blesseddaily6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His deep dish pizza is the best way better than the thin he makes 👌👌

  • @blesseddaily6383
    @blesseddaily6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is the sauce 🍅 sweet or tangy 🤔🤔

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sweet at all. It's a pureed sauce that melds so well with the finely chopped mozzarella

    • @blesseddaily6383
      @blesseddaily6383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pizzareviewsonthego sounds good but I still like a sweet sauce similar to scorantino's pizza better but I guess you don't really miss it with the brick 🧱 oven crust and the fresh cheese 🍕🍕

  • @MrAledro84
    @MrAledro84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Anyone here from that 9.4 Portnoy just dished out?

  • @jimmybones4708
    @jimmybones4708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I could have seen the ears twitching must see youtube moment.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More like, perky ears...I should have said perked up ! lol

  • @georgianbroadcaster4700
    @georgianbroadcaster4700 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a fan of burnt cheese but this one should change my mind.

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, not my type of pizza but this one had some punch.

  • @5806781
    @5806781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fontanini Sausage out of Chicago, most likely

    • @pizzareviewsonthego
      @pizzareviewsonthego  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure why he would have to source it from there and import it. There are so many Salumerias in Jersey. It tasted similar to Santillo's fennel sausage.

    • @lovesgibson
      @lovesgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most people won’t say chicago has the best pizza, but I think chicago definitely has some of the best Italian sausage in America.

  • @lovesgibson
    @lovesgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol at the Dape Ortnoy fans here who are mad at you for not rating the pizza a 9+ like Dave did, as if Dave’s opinion/score on a pizza is the end all be all objective rating of a pizza.

  • @joshkaye5303
    @joshkaye5303 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How that amount of runny sauce did not make it a soggy mess is beyond me... looks like a 10

  • @lyledavis7175
    @lyledavis7175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Same oven as Frank Pepe’s

  • @smartiboo
    @smartiboo ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder how many lbs of cheese is wasted per year?

  • @XenogearsPS
    @XenogearsPS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you sound like peter griffen

  • @thomaskay779
    @thomaskay779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    portnoy scored this a 9.4 today