Pepperoni is the country's most popular pizza topping, and it's easy to understand why. The round discs are lightly spiced, so they are flavorful but not aggressively so. And they pair well with other toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, or onion.
Pepperoni Pizza Day is on September 20, and you'll have plenty of local pizzerias to choose from if you'd like to enjoy this delicious dish. The following are some of the restaurants our agents head to when they're looking for great pepperoni pizza in and around Ridgewood.
Santoni's Pizzeria and Restaurant
88 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Founded over 30 years ago, family-owned and operated Santoni's Pizzeria and Restaurant has become a local favorite. It has a comfortable neighborhood pizzeria feel, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you want to make many return visits. Pizzas are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and you can get your pepperoni fix with a Santoni's Special (pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, and mushrooms) or a Meat Lover's (pepperoni, ham, meatballs, sausage, and bacon).
Nellie's Place
9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463
A large variety of menu options awaits you at Nellie's Place, a popular Irish pub located near Waldwick homes for sale. Eat inside or outdoor on the patio and enjoy the tavern's Old World charm. Start your meal with an appetizer like fried ravioli, broccoli and cheddar bites, or the restaurant's secretly spiced Elkin wings, a customer favorite that's named after the chef who would make them for staff members. And when you're craving some pepperoni pizza, order a 12-inch bar pie or 14-inch large pie, both of which are thin and crispy, and pair it with an Irish ale or stout.
S. Egidio Pizze Salumi Espresso
17 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
When you've had your fill of pepperoni pizza, branch out with a specialty pie from S. Egidio Pizze Salumi Espresso. The options are definitely different from those found at most pizza restaurants and include the Pugliese, which comes with burrata cheese, cherry tomato, shaved black truffle, Parmigiano, and basil. Salads, pasta dishes such as gnocchi, and meat and cheese boards are also on the menu.
Puzo's Family Restaurant
16 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Owned by four Puzo brothers who immigrated to the U.S. from Italy, Puzo's Family Restaurant represents the family's third generation of restauranteurs. Pepperoni pizzas come loaded in this classic topping, and you'll find a pizza size to suit every appetite. Order a pie with pepperoni in a small or large size, or try a Puzo's Special (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and onion) in a small, large, or personal size. For even more meat, order an All Meat gourmet pan pizza with pepperoni, bacon, ham, sausage, and meatball. And if you'd prefer to stay at home or work rather than heading to the restaurant, they deliver in the Ridgewood area.
La Bella Pizza
102 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
La Bella Pizza has been a local favorite since 2008, and the owners pride themselves on using the highest quality ingredients, including Grande mozzarella, San Marzano tomato products, and Boars Head cold cuts. Try a pepperoni pie, a LaBella Deluxe Pizza, (with pepperoni, sausage, onions, peppers, and mushrooms), or a Meat Lover Pizza (pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, and bacon). And if you or someone in your group are in the mood for something other than pizza, LaBella has plenty of wraps, salads, and pasta dishes to choose from.
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