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Best Tomato Pie in New Jersey (2018)
We've all heard of New York and Chicago-style pizzas, but what about tomato pie? Popular in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States—including New Jersey—tomato pie comes in two sub-variations. Trenton-style tomato pie typically starts with a thin and crispy crust, topped with mozzarella cheese followed by crushed tomatoes on top. The Philly bakery style, also popular in parts of the Garden State, is made with a thick, focaccia-like crust topped with chunky tomato sauce and little or no cheese.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Tomato Pie in New Jersey are as follows:
- Razza - Jersey City
- DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Raritan
- Holy Tomato Pies - Blackwood
- Palermo's - Bordentown
- Papa's Tomato Pies - Robbinsville
- DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies - Robbinsville
- Cacia's Bakery - Multiple Locations
- Maruca's Tomato Pies - Seaside Heights
- Krispy Pizza - Old Bridge
- Classico Tomato Pies - West Windsor Township
No. 10:
The La Rossa pizza from Razza in Jersey City more closely resembles the Philly-style tomato pie, with no cheese to mask the flavors of New Jersey-grown tomatoes, heirloom garlic and fresh basil.
Photo courtesy of DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza / Facebook
No. 9:
New Jersey Fresh Tomato Pie, a seasonal offering from DeLucia’s Brick Oven Pizza in Raritan, features fresh tomatoes, oregano, garlic, fresh basil olive oil, grated cheese and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Photo courtesy of Holy Tomato Pies / Facebook
No. 8:
Holy Tomato Pies proclaims the “Best Tomato Pie South of Heaven.” The Original Tomato Pie comes loaded with hand-crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic and just a light sprinkling of grated mozzarella cheese.
Photo courtesy of Palermo's / Facebook
No. 7:
The old-fashioned Trenton-style tomato pie from Palermo’s begins with a thin and crispy crust topped with chunky house-made tomato sauce. The Brooklyn Pie is a square-shaped variation with homemade mozzarella and fresh basil.
Photo courtesy of Papa's Tomato Pies / Facebook
No. 6:
Founded in 1912, Papa’s Tomato Pies is the oldest family-owned pizzeria in the country. In addition to the classic tomato pie, Papa’s also cooks up an unusual Mustard Pie with a thin layer of mustard tucked between the crust and cheese, adding a bit of zing to an old favorite.
Photo courtesy of DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies
No. 5:
While the original location of DeLorenzo’s on Hudson Street in Trenton closed, the new location in Robbinsville continues to serve the classic tomato pies its been known for since 1947.
Photo courtesy of Cacia's Bakery
No. 4:
Founded in Philadelphia more than six decades ago, Cacia’s Bakery now operates a Cherry Hill location that features a thick-crusted tomato pie on the menu, topped with house-made tomato gravy.
Photo courtesy of Maruca's Tomato Pies
No. 3:
The Maruca family has been serving their signature tomato pies with trademark cheese and sauce swirls for more than 68 years. It’s become a Seaside Heights boardwalk legend.
Photo courtesy of Krispy Pizza
No. 2:
The Palermo Pizza from Krispy Pizza in Old Bridge satisfies a tomato pie craving with tomato sauce and tomatoes atop mozzarella cheese.
Photo courtesy of Classico Tomato Pies
No. 1:
Classic Tomato Pies makes Trenton-style pies, with cheese first followed by a choice of tomato sauce or white sauce and a variety of toppings—everything from anchovies to sweet peppers. There’s even a gluten-free crust available.
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Marla Cimini (USA TODAY), Jenna Intersimone (MyCentralJersey.com and DailyRecord.com) and Stephanie Vermillion (The Wanderlost Way) were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of the state food scene.
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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The Experts
Jenna Intersimone
Jenna Intersimone, a digital-driven New Jersey... Read More
Jenna Intersimone, a digital-driven New Jersey journalist, writes a Tuesday Travel column and regularly contributes to the Wednesday Table section in the Courier News, Home News Tribune as well as MyCentralJersey.com and DailyRecord.com derived from her blog, LifeAboardTheTravelingCircus.com. Serving as the unofficial cheerleader of the Garden State, Intersimone loves all things Jersey from its sprawling beaches, to its bustling lifestyle, and, of course, its abundance of award-winning restaurants representing every corner of the world. Jenna chose her nominees by polling her readers on their favorite sub and hoagie spots in the state.
Jenna Intersimone
Jenna Intersimone, a digital-driven New Jersey journalist, writes a Tuesday Travel column and regularly contributes to the Wednesday Table section in the Courier News, Home News Tribune as well as MyCentralJersey.com and DailyRecord.com derived from her blog, LifeAboardTheTravelingCircus.com. Serving as the unofficial cheerleader of the Garden State, Intersimone loves all things Jersey from its sprawling beaches, to its bustling lifestyle, and, of course, its abundance of award-winning restaurants representing every corner of the world. Jenna chose her nominees by polling her readers on their favorite sub and hoagie spots in the state.
Marla Cimini
Marla is a writer with a passion for travel, music... Read More
Marla is a writer with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (and combining those whenever possible)! As an avid globetrotter, she encourages respecting and learning about other cultures while traveling. She has visited Hawaii multiple times, and has explored destinations worldwide, including the Mediterranean region, South America, Asia and more. Marla is a contributor to Fodor’s Hawaii guidebooks (Oahu and Kauai 2020) and her articles have appeared in a number of international publications. She calls New Jersey (Philadelphia area) home. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter and read her travel tips and adventures on her website.
Marla Cimini
Marla is a writer with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (and combining those whenever possible)! As an avid globetrotter, she encourages respecting and learning about other cultures while traveling. She has visited Hawaii multiple times, and has explored destinations worldwide, including the Mediterranean region, South America, Asia and more. Marla is a contributor to Fodor’s Hawaii guidebooks (Oahu and Kauai 2020) and her articles have appeared in a number of international publications. She calls New Jersey (Philadelphia area) home. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter and read her travel tips and adventures on her website.
Stephanie Vermillion
Stephanie Vermillion is a travel writer and... Read More
Stephanie Vermillion is a travel writer and blogger based in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her writing has been published in outlets like Mental Floss, MSN and Elite Daily, and she is a contributing author to Thought Catalog's travel book, "Let's Get Lost." Stephanie is an avid hiker and (mis)adventurer, and runs the road trip travel blog, The Wanderlost Way. Connect on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
Stephanie Vermillion
Stephanie Vermillion is a travel writer and blogger based in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her writing has been published in outlets like Mental Floss, MSN and Elite Daily, and she is a contributing author to Thought Catalog's travel book, "Let's Get Lost." Stephanie is an avid hiker and (mis)adventurer, and runs the road trip travel blog, The Wanderlost Way. Connect on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
10Best Editors
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