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Vesuvio's Pizza
- 1223 Westbrook Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480

Pizza restaurant, Italian restaurant ★4.0 (56)·$10–20

1223 Westbrook Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480, USA

4.0
52 years of Pizza excellence in New Jersey. This is a hidden gem as you have to travel to West Milford, NJ to find and experience. The Patscher family has been telling me about this place for over 4 years now for the Pizza Hunters App. Today I happend to be close and was able to stop for a classic cheese pizza. I was able to meet the legend himself, Michael, who at 87 years old in 95 degree heat, was working in the garden. The Pizza itself brought me right back to the style of slice you would get in the 80s. The sauce was outstanding and had the prefect blend of cheese and crust. The little bit of grease on the slice put it over the top. What an amazing story and journey for this Pizzeria. Not many like this left anywhere. Go now. Pie Ya. Pie Ya. - Chuck Mound
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Vesuvio's Pizza Introduce

For New Jersey residents, particularly those in Passaic County and the surrounding areas, **Vesuvio's Pizza** in West Milford is not just a pizza place—it's a time-honored landmark. With a legacy of over 50 years in operation, this family-owned establishment represents the very best of classic New Jersey Italian-American cuisine and is affectionately considered a "hidden gem" by loyal patrons. The restaurant's history and dedication to quality ingredients and traditional recipes make it a standout destination, often noted for the kind of authentic, comforting flavors that are increasingly rare.

At the heart of Vesuvio's reputation is their exceptional pizza. Customers consistently rave about the classic cheese pizza, praising the outstanding sauce, the perfect blend of cheese, and a crust that brings back nostalgic memories of the '80s-style slice. Beyond the classic, the menu features an impressive list of **Gourmet Pizza** options designed to satisfy any craving. Favorites include the hearty **Meat Lovers**, the popular **Buffalo Chicken**, and the savory **Chicken Bacon Ranch**. For those seeking Italian comfort on a crust, options like the **Baked Ziti** pizza and the unique **Eggplant & Ricotta** pizza offer delightful twists.

However, Vesuvio's operates as a full Italian restaurant, extending far beyond pizza. The **Pasta** and **Dinner** menus offer generously portioned, classic dishes such as **Chicken Parmigiana**, **Eggplant Parmigiana**, and the flavorful **Penne Vodka**. Seafood lovers are also well catered for with fresh options like **Seafood Pescatore**, **Linguine With White Or Red Clam Sauce**, and various **Zuppa Di Mussels** preparations. Before the main course, guests can enjoy authentic **Appetizers** like **Garlic Knots (10) With Sauce**, **Mussels Marinara**, and the popular **Buffalo Wings** or **Buffalo Shrimp**.

The extensive menu also covers lighter fare and lunchtime favorites, including fresh **Salads** like the **Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad**, a variety of **Wraps** such as the **Chicken Caesar** and **Chicken Bacon Ranch**, and classic **Homemade Sandwiches** like the **Italian Sub** and the **Veal Parmigiana**—all reinforcing Vesuvio's status as a comprehensive source for Italian comfort food in North Jersey.


Location and Accessibility

Vesuvio's Pizza is situated at **1223 Westbrook Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480, USA**. Located in a more secluded area of West Milford, its quality makes it a destination spot, well worth the journey for those seeking authentic Italian food in the region.

For drivers, the restaurant provides convenient and accessible parking options, including a **Free parking lot**, **Free street parking**, and general **On-site parking**. Accessibility is prioritized with a **Wheelchair accessible entrance** and a **Wheelchair accessible parking lot**, ensuring that the dining experience is open and comfortable for all members of the New Jersey community.


Services Offered

Vesuvio's Pizza provides versatile dining services to meet the preferences of its local customers, from quick pickups to full-service meals.

  • **Dine-in:** Enjoy a meal in the **Casual** and **Quiet** atmosphere, though seating may be limited, making it cozy for **Solo dining** or small groups.
  • **Takeout:** Fast and reliable service for customers who prefer to enjoy their legendary pizza and entrees at home.
  • **Delivery:** Available through various online platforms, bringing their full menu right to your door (check for availability in your specific area).
  • **Catering:** Services offered for parties, events, and family gatherings, utilizing their full menu of Italian favorites and pizzas.
  • **Dining Options:** Available for both **Lunch** and **Dinner**.
  • **Planning:** The restaurant **Accepts reservations** for those planning a seated meal.

Features / Highlights

What makes Vesuvio's Pizza a genuine local institution are the features rooted in its decades-long commitment to tradition and quality.

  • **Decades of Excellence:** Celebrated for over 50 years of consistent quality, a rare achievement in the New Jersey dining scene.
  • **Legendary Pizza:** Famed for its classic, high-quality cheese pizza, often described as a perfect, nostalgic slice from the '80s.
  • **Authentic Italian Entrees:** Offers a full menu of well-executed Italian classics beyond pizza, including generous portions of **Pasta** and **Dinner** items like **Chicken Parmigiana** and **Seafood Pescatore**.
  • **Family-Friendly Focus:** The atmosphere and environment are welcoming and **Family-friendly**, making it a comfortable spot for **Locals** of all ages.
  • **Fresh Ingredients:** Historically known for using fresh ingredients, often sourced from an on-site garden or local farmers.
  • **Comprehensive Accessibility:** Provides **Wheelchair accessible entrance** and **parking lot**, ensuring the venue is welcoming to all patrons.
  • **Multiple Payment Options:** Accepts **Credit cards**, **Debit cards**, and **NFC mobile payments** for convenient transactions.
  • **Comfort Food Priority:** The menu is built on satisfying, high-quality **Comfort food** and **Quick bite** options.

Contact Information

To place an order, make a reservation, or inquire about catering services at Vesuvio's Pizza, please use the following contact details:

Address: 1223 Westbrook Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480, USA

Phone: (973) 697-1090

Mobile Phone: +1 973-697-1090


What Is Worth Choosing

For New Jersey residents, choosing Vesuvio's Pizza is choosing a piece of local culinary history and guaranteed, authentic Italian flavor. What is truly worth traveling to West Milford for is the **Classic Cheese Pizza**. Customer reviews consistently highlight the outstanding quality of the sauce and the nostalgic excellence of the crust, making it a benchmark for quality pizza in North Jersey. This is one of the few places left that can deliver that 'old-school' pizza experience.

Beyond the pizza, the comprehensive menu means Vesuvio's is a reliable choice for a full Italian dinner. Whether you crave a creamy **Penne Vodka** with shrimp, a perfectly breaded **Chicken Parmigiana**, or a fresh taste of the sea with their **Seafood Pescatore**, you can expect quality and generous portions. The added convenience of a **Free parking lot** and the option to place an order for **Takeout** or **Delivery** (where available) makes it incredibly practical.

In essence, Vesuvio's Pizza is the ideal choice for those who appreciate a family-owned establishment with a decades-long tradition of quality. It’s a guaranteed source of comforting, authentic Italian meals that consistently lives up to its reputation as the best pizza in West Milford and a highly respected Italian restaurant throughout the surrounding region.

Vesuvio's Pizza Food & drink

  • Seafood

  • Linguine With White Or Red Clam Sauce $17.19

    Chopped & whole shell clams in a garlic white sauce or red sauce.

  • Zuppa Di Clams $17.19

    Served in a light garlic marinara sauce over Linguine.

  • Zuppa Di Mussels And Clams $17.19

    Served in a light garlic marinara sauce over Linguine.

  • Zuppa Di Mussels $17.19

    Served in a light garlic marinara sauce over Linguine.

  • Penne Vodka With Shrimp $19.55
  • Seafood Pescatore $19.26

    Shrimp, mussels and littleneck clams in a garlic marinara sauce over Linguine.

  • Salads

  • Salad With Chicken $16.10

    Homemade breaded chicken, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, black & green olives, tomatoes, provolone, oil and vinegar.

  • Italian Salad $13.80

    Roasted peppers, pepperoncini, black & green olives, tomatoes, provolone, pepperoni, oil and vinegar.

  • Antipasto $15.53

    Roasted peppers, pepperoncini, black & green olives, tomatoes, ham, salami, provolone, oil & vinegar.

  • Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad $16.10

    Romaine lettuce, homemade breaded chicken tossed in hot sauce, homemade croutons & parmesan cheese. Caesar on the side.

  • Salad $12.08

    Roasted peppers, pepperoncini, black & green olives, tomatoes, provolone, oil & vinegar.

  • Chicken Caesar Salad $16.10

    Romaine lettuce, homemade breaded chicken, homemade croutons & parmesan cheese. Caesar on the side.

  • Caesar Salad $11.79

    Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons & parmesan cheese. Caesar on the side.

  • Pasta

  • Cavatelli & Broccoli $17.19

    Garlic & oil with pecorino Romano.

  • Homemade Lasagna $16.68

    Layers of lasagna sheets, Italian spiced ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara sauce & topped with melted mozzarella.

  • Penne Vodka $15.53

    Italian tomatoes, basil, onions, garlic & vodka with a splash of cream.

  • Appetizers

  • Zuppa Di Clams Marinara $15.53

    Littleneck clams in a garlic marinara sauce - hot, medium or sweet.

  • Buffalo Wings $13.23

    Hot, medium, plain, hot sauce on the side or BBQ with blue cheese.

  • Garlic Knots (10) With Sauce $7.19

    Made daily with our famous dough. Baked and tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese and Italian spices.

  • Eggplant Rollatini (2) $13.80

    Lightly fried eggplant slices filled with ricotta smothered in marinara sauce & topped with melted mozzarella.

  • Mussels Marinara $15.53

    Mussels in a garlic marinara sauce. Hot, medium or sweet.

  • Buffalo Shrimp $14.66

    Fried breaded shrimp, tossed in hot sauce with blue cheese.

  • Gourmet Pizza

  • Meat Lovers $29.89

    Sausage, pepperoni, bacon & meatball.

  • Buffalo Chicken $28.46

    Homemade breaded chicken tossed in hot sauce, mozzarella & pizza sauce.

  • Chicken $27.60

    Homemade breaded chicken, mozzarella & pizza sauce.

  • Baked Ziti $25.30

    Ziti, marinara sauce & mozzarella.

  • Chicken Bacon Ranch $29.33

    Homemade breaded chicken, bacon, ranch, mozzarella & pizza sauce.

  • Cheesesteak $28.18

    Steak & mozzarella. Offered with/without pizza sauce.

  • White $25.30

    Ricotta & mozzarella.

  • Eggplant & Ricotta $28.46

    Eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella & pizza sauce.

  • Hawaiian $27.60

    Ham, pineapple, mozzarella & pizza sauce.

  • Veggie $27.60

    Broccoli, peppers, onions & mushrooms.

  • BBQ Chicken $28.46

    Homemade breaded chicken tossed in BBQ sauce, mozzarella & pizza sauce.

  • White Veggie $28.75

    Ricotta mozzarella broccoli, peppers, onions & mushrooms.

  • White Pizza With Broccoli $27.60

    Ricotta, mozzarella & broccoli.

  • Vesuvio's Special $29.89

    Sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, peppers & onions.

  • Dinner

  • Eggplant Parmigiana $17.19

    Lightly fried eggplant slices, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

  • Chicken Parmigiana $17.19

    Homemade breaded chicken, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

  • Chicken Francese $18.98

    Egg battered chicken, lemon & white wine sauce.

  • Calzones & Stromboli

  • Ham Calzone $13.51

    Mozzarella cheese & ricotta.

  • Pepperoni Calzone $13.51

    Mozzarella cheese & ricotta.

  • Cheese Stromboli $12.08

    Mozzarella cheese.

  • Cheese Calzone $12.08

    Mozzarella cheese & ricotta.

  • Chicken Calzone $15.53

    Homemade breaded chicken, mozzarella cheese & ricotta.

  • Homemade Sandwiches

  • Sausage, Peppers, & Onions $13.63
  • Sausage, Peppers, & Onions Parmigiana $14.09
  • Hot Sub $13.51

    Ham, salami, provolone toasted in the oven, lettuce, tomato, oil & vinegar.

  • Italian Sub $13.51

    Ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil & vinegar.

  • Veal Parmigiana $14.09
  • Peppers & Eggs $14.09
  • Wraps

  • Buffalo Chicken $13.51

    Homemade breaded chicken, lettuce, tomato, hot sauce & blue cheese.

  • Chicken Caesar $13.51

    Homemade breaded chicken, romaine lettuce & caesar dressing.

  • Breaded Chicken $13.51

    Homemade breaded chicken, lettuce & tomato.

  • Ham Salami & Provolone $13.51

    Lettuce, tomato, oil & vinegar.

  • Chicken Bacon Ranch $14.38

    Homemade breaded chicken, bacon, ranch, lettuce & tomato.

  • Cheesesteaks

  • Works $15.81

    Peppers, onions & mushrooms.

Vesuvio's Pizza Details

  • Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Locals
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Parking

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Vesuvio's Pizza Location

Vesuvio's Pizza

1223 Westbrook Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480, USA

Vesuvio's Pizza Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 307 user reviews.

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