Pizza Bowl V winner is PaciDough’s Pizza Joint of South Toms River
PaciDough’s Pizza Joint of South Toms River was the big winner of Pizza Bowl V, taking first place in both meatballs and pizza on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Food Network named the best slice of pizza in each state.Dominick’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Newton was chosen by Food Network as New Jersey’s top slice.
Argue as you may, but we all know that nobody does pizza like Jersey.
From bar pies to classic slices at Lodi Pizzeria, Paterson’s historic Patsy’s Tavern and Restaurant, and countless others, NorthJersey.com’s food reviewers have tried their fair share of local slices and pies.
However, in a recent roundup of must-eats across the country, Food Network chose the best slice of pizza in each state. New Jersey’s top spot for slices, according to Food Network, is a Sussex County pizza joint that has been around since the 1970s.
“What’s really the greatest thing since sliced bread? Pizza, by the slice,” writes Food Network. “Foldable triangle dough was one of the original street foods to be adopted by New Yorkers. Since it’s humble Big Apple beginnings, slices have spread across the country adapting to local flavors, ingredients and styles of dining.”
What’s your favorite slice in New Jersey? Here’s a look at Food Network’s top pick.
The best slice of pizza in New Jersey, according to Food Network
“While New York City gets all the pizza cred, New Jersey’s pizzaiolos can stand up to the best of the Big Apple contenders,” said Food Network. “And to set yourself apart in the Garden State, you’ve gotta know your dough.”
In recommending New Jersey’s best slice, Food Network chose Dominick’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Newton.
Dominick’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, Newton
Dominick’s in Newton is the town’s first and oldest pizzeria, dating back to the early 1960s, when Rosolino and Maria came to Brooklyn from Carini, Sicily. Later moving to New Jersey, according to the pizzeria’s website, Rosolino’s sister and brother-in-law opened and operated Dominick’s from 1975 until 1984, when Rosolino and his family ultimately took over the business.
Today, the family owned business is operated by brothers Peter, Sal and Frankie.
“For more than 40 years, a dedication to customer satisfaction, exceptional service, uncompromising value and delicious food has been the foundation of our business,” reads the restaurant’s website. “As time marches on, we are constantly challenged to grow and improve and we welcome that challenge. One thing, however, will never change – our family’s time honored commitment to being the very best we can be for ourselves and, more importantly, our customers.”
What’s on the menu?
Dominick’s offers a classic pizzeria menu that includes soups and salads, pastas, seafood, eggplant, chicken, veal, sandwiches and of course pizza, among other things.
It is a BYOB establishment, according to the website, which welcomes guests to bring their favorite wine, champagne or beer to enjoy with their meal.
Per the website, Dominick’s offers gourmet pizza by the slice, free delivery, daily lunch and dinner specials and a gluten free menu. Catering is also available for parties of up to 80 guests.
Dominick’s hours
Dominick’s is open seven days a week, according to the restaurant’s website, including Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The best pizza slice in each state, according to Food Network
Food Network recommends checking out these spots for a delicious slice of pizza in each state:
Alabama: Tortugas Homemade Pizza in BirminghamAlaska: Moose’s Tooth Pub and Pizzeria in AnchorageArizona: Otto Pizza & Pastry in TempeArkansas: Vino’s Brewpub in Little RockCalifornia: The Cheese Board Collective in BerkeleyColorado: Boss Lady Pizza in BoulderConnecticut: Da Legna Pizzeria in New HavenDelaware: Café SíTALY in WilmingtonFlorida: Steve’s Pizza in MiamiGeorgia: Fellini’s Pizza in AtlantaHawaii: JJ Dolan’s in HonoluluIdaho: Piehole Pizza in BoiseIllinois: Pie-Eyed Pizzeria in ChicagoIndiana: Giorgio’s Pizza in IndianapolisIowa: Mesa Pizza in Iowa CityKansas: D’Bronx in Overland ParkKentucky: The Post in LouisvilleLouisiana: Pizza Delicious in New OrleansMaine: Otto Pizza in PortlandMaryland: Mario’s Original Pizza and Pasta in BaltimoreMassachusetts: Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice in AmherstMichigian: The Original Buscemi’s in DetroitMinnesota: Hello Pizza in EdinaMississippi: Sal and Mookie’s New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint in JacksonMissouri: Waldo Pizza in Kansas CityMontana: Tarantino’s Pizza in BozemanNebraska: Yia Yia’s Pizza and Beer in LincolnNevada: Slice House by Tony Gemignani in Las VegasNew Hampshire: Alley Cat in ManchesterNew Jersey: Dominick’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in NewtonNew Mexico: Back Road Pizza in Santa FeNew York: L&B Spumoni Gardens in BrooklynNorth Carolina: Pie Pishers in DurhamNorth Dakota: Spicy Pie in FargoOhio: Crust in ClevelandOklahoma: Empire Slice House in TulsaOregon: Sizzle Pie in PortlandPennsylvania: Primanti Bros in PittsburghRhode Island: The Pizza Gourmet in ProvidenceSouth Carolina: Slice Co. in CharlestonSouth Dakota: R-Pizza in VermillionTenessee: Five Points Pizza in NashvilleTexas: Home Slice Pizza in AustinUtah: The Pie Pizzeria in Salt Lake CityVermont: Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza in CharlestownVirginia: Wiseguy Pizza in ArlingtonWashington: Princi in SeattleWest Virginia: Pies and Pints in FayettevilleWisconsin: Ian’s Pizza on State in MadisonWyoming: Pinky G’s Pizzeria in Jackson Hole
Do you agree with Food Network’s picks, and if not, who makes your favorite slice?
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