If you are looking for a big serving of history with your pizza, New Jersey is the home of the perfect pizzeria for you.
New Jersey’s Most Historic Restaurant Is A Pizzeria
If you live in New Jersey, you know the state is home to countless incredible pizzerias, and one of them was recently recognized as the most historic of all.
When it comes to restaurants with amazing history, few states rival New Jersey’s abundance.
Photo by Alan Hardman on Unsplash
Photo by Alan Hardman on Unsplash
You might expect a historic tavern to hold the title of New Jersey’s most historic restaurant, but it’s actually a pizzeria that takes the crown.
Which Pizzeria Is New Jersey’s Most Historic?
There is a good amount of poetic justice in the fact that the top spot belongs to a pizzeria, so which one received this awesome honor?
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It’s an amazing place in Robbinsville that locals have been raving about for over a century. It opened in 1912.
Congratulations to the amazing Papa’s Tomato Pies for being named the most historic restaurant in New Jersey by Lovefood.
Other Historic Pizzerias In New Jersey
It’s also worth noting that New Jersey is home to another incredible historic pizzeria: Federici’s in Freehold, which has been serving amazing pizza for over 100 years.

Both spots are must-tries. Put them on your New Jersey food bucket list. You’ll be glad you did.
The oldest restaurant in New Jersey is the Black Horse Tavern & Pub in Mendham, which reportedly opened in 1742.
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