Best pizza places in Monmouth County, NJ

47 local picks across 29 towns, hand-picked by Monmouth Guide.

Jersey Shore pizza is its own thing. These are the local pizzerias people keep going back to. Here are 47 pizza places across 29 Monmouth County towns, from Asbury Park to Wall Township.

Local favorites

Albivi

Millstone · Italian, brick-oven pizza · 4.6 stars across 220 reviews

Family-run Italian restaurant and brick-oven pizzeria in Perrineville, run by the Castronovo family since 2004.
Catbird

Asbury Park · Wood-fired pizza · Lakeside BYOB (Infatuation pick)

BYOB wood-fired pizzeria in a renovated 1959 cabin on Deal Lake, with seasonal vegetables and lakeside outdoor seating.
Coniglio's King of Pies

Asbury Park · Pizza · From a 10-time world pizza champion

Brooklyn pizza champion Nino Coniglio's shop (opened June 2026) turning out sourdough-forward rounds, grandma pies and an upside-down Sicilian.
Denino's Pizza Place

Aberdeen · Pizza · Pizza family tradition dating to 1951

Thin-crust New York-style pizzeria also serving calzones, wings, pastas and hot subs.
Federico's Pizza & Restaurant

Belmar · Pizza · Classic Jersey Shore pizza

Belmar pizza institution on Main Street for about 30 years, serving crisp-crust pies, pasta and sandwiches.
La Lupa di Roma

Neptune City · Italian, pizza · 4.7 stars across 150+ reviews

Italian restaurant and pizzeria on West Sylvania Avenue offering take-out, dine-in and catering.
Nino's Bistro Express

Tinton Falls · Pizza / Sicilian Italian · Tomato pie recognized by NJ.com

Family-run Sicilian spot known for coal-fired and Grandma pizzas, award-winning wings and arancini.
Pete & Elda's / Carmen's Pizzeria

Neptune Township · Pizza · Legendary thin-crust pizza

50+ year-old Jersey Shore bar famous for its ultra-thin-crust pizza and the XXL Whole Pie Eater Challenge.
Pizzeria 'Lucci

Belmar · Pizza · One of NJ's most-praised pizzerias

Small Neapolitan-style pizzeria widely ranked among the best pies in New Jersey, known for its white pie and housemade meatballs.
Qua Pizza

Manasquan · Pizza · Roman-style pizza

Roman-style pizzeria with light, airy, crisp-bottomed pies like the Capricciosa and Diavola.
Sorella's Trattoria

Upper Freehold · Italian, pizza · 4.8 stars on 90 reviews

Italian trattoria and pizzeria on Yardville-Allentown Road with online ordering.
Tino's Artisan Pizza Co.

Neptune Township · Pizza · Google 4.6

Artisan pizzeria on Main Avenue using natural and organic ingredients, with gluten-free and cauliflower-crust options.
Tre Pizza Pasta Beer Garden

Freehold Township · Italian / Pizza · Beer-garden patio with bocce

Brick-oven pizza, pasta and craft beer with a patio featuring bocce and fire pits; Sunday brunch has a Bloody Mary cart and live band.
Via Roma II

Upper Freehold · Italian, pizza · 4.7 stars across 100+ reviews

Pizzeria and Italian restaurant in the Yardville-Allentown Road shopping strip.
Vic's Italian Restaurant

Bradley Beach · Italian / Pizza · Serving since 1947

Family-run Italian-American institution since 1947, famous for its thin-crust bar pies.

More pizza places to try

Amano Pizza

Matawan · Pizza

NY-style pizzeria built on 72-hour cold-fermented sourdough, known for its margherita, vodka and grandma pies.
Belo Pizzeria

Eatontown · Pizza / Italian

Downtown Eatontown pizzeria dating to 1980, reborn under new owners with Jersey-style pies and a refreshed dining room.
Capitoline

Asbury Park · Italian / Pizza

Craft-casual Cookman Avenue Italian with fresh pasta, New York-style pizza and seasonal cocktails, turning into a late-night lounge on weekends.
Da Rosario Ristorante

Freehold Borough · Italian / Pizza

Downtown Italian restaurant and pizzeria known for big portions of fresh pasta and pies.
Dusal's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Manalapan · Pizza / Italian

Neighborhood pizzeria praised for its pies, garlic knots and shrimp scampi.
Federici's Family Italian Restaurant

Freehold Borough · Italian / Pizza

Downtown Freehold trattoria famous for its thin-crust pizza, family-run since 1921 (cash only, ATM on site).
Gigi's NY Style Pizza & Sonny's Sandwiches

Sea Bright · Pizza, sandwiches, breakfast

New York-style pizza shop paired with Sonny's sandwich counter, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Julio's Pizza Co.

Atlantic Highlands · Pizza

Town favorite slice spot on First Avenue serving NY and Sicilian pies, subs and salads.
Julio's Pizza Co. (Keansburg)

Keansburg · Pizza

Keansburg location of the popular Bayshore slice shop serving NY and Sicilian pies, subs and salads.
Krispy Pizza

Freehold Township · Pizza

Local pizzeria famous for thin, crispy pies and a past Battle of the Boroughs win at the NY Pizza Expo.
Leggetts Sand Bar

Manasquan · American / Pizza

Classic beach-block bar near Manasquan Beach serving brick-oven pizza and pub food, first come, first served.
Mangia Brick Oven Pizza

Shrewsbury · Pizza, Italian

Family-run NY-style brick-oven pizzeria on Broad Street.
Nonno's Pizzeria & Restaurant

Howell · Pizza / Italian

Family-owned pizzeria known for grandma pie with pesto and vodka chicken parm.
Olivia's II Pizza & Pasta

Eatontown · Pizza / Italian

Popular Route 35 pizzeria known for Brooklyn pan pies, penne vodka pizza and hearty pasta and seafood dishes.
PEEL

Ocean Township · Pizza / Italian

Oakhurst pizzeria serving classic and gourmet pies, sandwiches and pasta, with gluten-free options.
Porta

Asbury Park · Pizza

Lively Neapolitan pizza hall a block from the boardwalk, with weekend brunch and late hours on Friday and Saturday.
Prima Pizza

Colts Neck · Pizza / Italian

Family-owned pizzeria best known for its Grandma pie with a buttery, crispy crust.
Ray's Real Pizza

Hazlet · Pizza / Italian

Family-owned Route 35 pizzeria and Italian restaurant known for its pies, homemade breads and eggplant rollatini.
Red Moon Pizza

Howell · Pizza / Italian

Three-generation family pizzeria serving Brooklyn-style pies in Howell since 1968.
Reyes Pizza

Lake Como · Pizza

New York-style pizzeria on Main Street.
Sal's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

Manalapan · Pizza

Gourmet pizzeria praised for specialty pies, with vegan, gluten-free and organic options.
Sale & Pepe Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria (La Ginestra)

Holmdel · Italian / Pizza

Holmdel Road Italian restaurant and pizzeria known for its thin-crust pies, pastas and seafood dishes.
Sea Bright Pizzeria & Restaurant

Sea Bright · Pizza, Italian

Family-owned pizzeria serving Sea Bright since 2006, run by a family from Teggiano, Italy.
Seasons Coal Fired Bistro

Howell · Italian / Pizza

Family-owned Route 9 bistro known for coal-fired pizza, coal-oven wings and Italian favorites.
Squan Tavern

Manasquan · Italian / Pizza

Family-run Italian restaurant serving pizza and red-sauce classics in Manasquan since 1964.

Plus 7 more in the free app, searchable by town and distance.

Pizza Places by town

Quick answers

What are the best pizza places in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local favorites include Albivi in Millstone, Catbird in Asbury Park and Coniglio's King of Pies in Asbury Park. This guide lists 47 pizza places across 29 towns, each picked and described by Monmouth Guide.

Which Monmouth County towns have the most pizza places?

Asbury Park (5), Manalapan (4), Manasquan (3) and Howell (3) have the most entries in this guide.

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