Monmouth GuidePizza is everyday food in Monmouth County, and the range here is wide: thin crust that cracks when you fold it, coal-fired pies, brick-oven Italian cooking and wood-fired pizza by a lake. For October, we pulled together seven places across the county that are worth a drive, whether you are grabbing a quick take-out box or sitting down for a full meal.
Below you will find our seven picks, with a quick note on what each kitchen is known for and where to find it. After that, there are a few events happening around the same towns if you want to turn dinner into a longer night out, plus a pointer to the full county pizza list.
Our 7 picks
Seven spots, from Belmar to Aberdeen, each with its own take on pizza. Here is where they are and what they are known for.
1. Federico's Pizza & Restaurant, Belmar
Belmar pizza institution on Main Street for about 30 years, serving crisp-crust pies, pasta and sandwiches.
2. La Lupa di Roma, Neptune City
Italian restaurant and pizzeria on West Sylvania Avenue offering take-out, dine-in and catering.
3. Nino's Bistro Express, Tinton Falls
Family-run Sicilian spot known for coal-fired and Grandma pizzas, award-winning wings and arancini.
4. Pete & Elda's / Carmen's Pizzeria, Neptune Township
50+ year-old Jersey Shore bar famous for its ultra-thin-crust pizza and the XXL Whole Pie Eater Challenge.
5. Albivi, Millstone
Family-run Italian restaurant and brick-oven pizzeria in Perrineville, run by the Castronovo family since 2004.
6. Catbird, Asbury Park
BYOB wood-fired pizzeria in a renovated 1959 cabin on Deal Lake, with seasonal vegetables and lakeside outdoor seating.
7. Denino's Pizza Place, Aberdeen
Thin-crust New York-style pizzeria also serving calzones, wings, pastas and hot subs.
Make a night of it
If you want to add something to the evening, here are a few events happening in the same towns this week.
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Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center
Tuesday · 12:00 PM · Tinton FallsStop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash,…
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Music Bingo Tuesdays - Beach Haus Brewery
Tuesday · 7:00 PM · Beach Haus Brewery, 801 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719Join in the fun every Tuesday where you can enjoy four rounds of music bingo hosted by Kat Lyons and Modern DJ. It is always free to play. Bring your friends and family…
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Wine & Cheese Night at Robinson Ale House
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · Robinson Ale House, Asbury Parkat Robinson Ale House Wine & Cheese Night 6-9PM (10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28)
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French Quarter Fridays: Dueling Pianos - Alternate Ending Beer Co.
Friday · 8:00 PM · 1057 NJ-34, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747French Quarter Friday Dueling Pianos is a live music event that brings a New Orleans-style piano bar vibe! Grab a Hurricane. Take a napkin. Write down your song…
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Fall Harvest Arts & Crafts Festival - Ocean Grove
Saturday · 10:00 AM · Ocean Grove, Main Avenue & Pilgrim Pathway, Neptune Township, NJHead to Ocean Grove for this year's Fall Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Show. This handmade market has a wide variety of crafters, artisans and makers. It is a day of…
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More pizza places in Monmouth County
Our picks are only part of the picture. The full guide covers 47 pizza places across Monmouth County if you are still deciding.
See all 47 pizza places in Monmouth County.
Whether you head to Federico's in Belmar, Catbird in Asbury Park or somewhere closer to home, October is a good month for a pizza night. Check hours before you go, since they can shift once the shore season winds down.
Quick answers
What are good pizza places in Monmouth County, NJ?
Local picks include Federico's Pizza & Restaurant in Belmar, La Lupa di Roma in Neptune City, Nino's Bistro Express in Tinton Falls and Pete & Elda's / Carmen's Pizzeria in Neptune Township. See the full guide for all 47.