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10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Union County

Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are 10 places you can try today in Union County.

This broccoli rabe pork tenderloin burrata pie is one of the many over-the-top creations from Joe's Rotisseria in Roselle Park.

This broccoli rabe pork tenderloin burrata pie is one of the many over-the-top creations from Joe's Rotisseria in Roselle Park.

Photo Credit: Joe's Rotisseria

The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers.

Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love.

Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza, Elizabeth: Founder Lou Santillo was delivering bread on a horse and buggy in 1918. By 1944, he had a full-fledged pizzeria. It's been around ever since and was recently featured on an episode of Barstool Sports' "One Bite Pizza Reviews." The pies go by the years, so a 1964-style is a standard, 16-inch pie garnished with extra virgin olive oil and parmesan. 

Joe's Drive In Pizzeria, Vauxhall: A 1950s-style pizzeria that prepares the pies fast.

Glendale Pizzeria, Union: The Badalamenti family has been running the joint since 1987. Customer's say it's as close to homemade as you can get at a restaurant.

Johnny Napkins, UnionYou may have heard of the Johnny’s Sottosopra: An upside down Sicilian pizza. Fresh mozzarella is placed directly on the dough, topped with homemade special tomato sauce, a light drizzling of olive oil and pecorino cheese.

Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza, Westfield: Classic Neopolitan pizza cooked in a 900-degree, wood-burning oven for less than two minutes.

Houdini Pizza Lab, Fanwood: Like the name suggests, the pies magically disappear.

Cioffi's Italian Restaurant, Union: A local landmark, Cioffi's has been serving thin-crust pies in the area for nearly 40 years, along with traditional Italian cuisine, like sausage and peppers.

Joe's Roisseria, Roselle Park: A one-stop shop for pizza and rotisserie chicken, with over-the-top slices and pies. They've got mega, crazy-shaped slices, garlic knot crusts, dessert pies, calzones and more.

Gennaro's Westfield: A relatively new pizza shop in the area, Gennaro's was filled within minutes of opening, customers said online.

Three Guys From Italy, Kenilworth: "Old school Italian restaurant with a tremendous menu," one customer said online. Three brothers Nick, Dino and Gerry came to Kenilworth to open their own restaurant. The trio has been running the place for nearly three decades.

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