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Vesuvio's Pizza is a restaurants in West Milford, New Jersey. Open: Mon–Wed 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thu–Sat 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sun 12:00 – 9:30 PM. Phone: (973) 697-1090. Address: 1223 Westbrook Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480, USA. Average rating is 4.4 stars from 313 reviews. Website: https://www.vesuviospizzas.com/.
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Signage of Vesuvio's Restaurant and Pizzeria. — Vesuvio's Pizza
4.4 313 reviews Today 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Fifty Years of Fire, Dough, and Craft

West Milford's longest-running family pizza house, made from scratch since 1974.

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About Us

Exterior view of Vesuvio's Pizza restaurant and pizzeria.
Exterior view of Vesuvio's Pizza restaurant and pizzeria.

Vesuvio's Pizza has been doing this since 1974. That's not a marketing line, it's a fact that shows up in every pie that leaves the kitchen at 1223 Westbrook Rd. The sauce is made fresh, not poured from a can. The dough is worked by hand. The family behind the counter has been refining the same process across five decades, and the result is a slice that regulars drive back for, even after moving out of state.

The menu runs deeper than pizza. Pasta, chicken, seafood, and a full roster of Italian classics fill out a kitchen that takes its range seriously. This is not a one-trick operation. The 4.4-star rating across more than 300 reviews reflects a place that delivers consistently, not just on a good day. Customers who discovered Vesuvio's in the 1970s brought their kids. Those kids brought theirs.

West Milford is not a stop on the way to somewhere else. You come here on purpose. The people who know about Vesuvio's tend to keep the information close, which is exactly the kind of loyalty a place earns when it stops trying to impress anyone and just focuses on getting the food right.

What We Offer

Dine-in at Vesuvio's means sitting down with a proper Italian plate and not rushing through it. The room is built for that. Takeout is fast and reliable, right for the nights when the plan is pizza on the couch. Online ordering is available through the website, so you can place the order before you leave the driveway.

Catering rounds out the offering for events that call for something more substantial than a tray of cold cuts. The same kitchen that handles a Tuesday lunch handles a catered event with the same sourcing and preparation standards. Hours run seven days a week: Monday through Wednesday 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Thursday through Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday noon to 9:30 PM.

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What Our Customers Say

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Chuck Mound
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5 months ago
"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
Steve Bee
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a month ago
"Still delicious pizza. I moved out of state but was in the area and stopped for a couple of slices of good cheese pizza. It was good as always. They do have all the usual Italian dishes here also. Try it. You'll like it."
— Steve Bee
Jason Fredericks
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2 months ago
"Hands down the best slice in west milford. Sauce is made fresh, not canned like Frank's. Owner takes pride in his sauce and pies. If the rest of their food is anything like their slices, order and enjoy bliss. I'd go as far as saying it's a top 5 slice in the Tri-State area."
— Jason Fredericks
ryan sevean
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a year ago
"Born and raised in WM. But haven’t been back in years. Was driving through and decided I wanted some pizza. 35 years since I have had Vesuvio’s. Walked in and the same owner was there. Couldn’t believe it. Got a couple of pepperoni slices. Took it to go. Got out to the car and demolished the first slice. Walked back in and told him “Still the best F-ing pizza”. Top quality service and great quality food. Will have to make my way back up there more often."
— ryan sevean
Jeff D
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a month ago
"Way to lose a customer over a side of ranch dressing. Spent $46 on pizza and the owner threw a fit when his counter guy almost didn’t charge me for $1.75 for a small HALF FILLED ramekin of ranch dressing then proceeded to complain about his costs and profit. As a business owner myself, these are things you do for your customers."
— Jeff D

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Vesuvio's hours?

Monday through Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Sunday, 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Open seven days a week.

Does Vesuvio's offer online ordering?

Yes. You can place an order through the website at vesuviospizzas.com before you head out, which cuts down on wait time considerably.

Does Vesuvio's do catering?

Yes. Catering is available for events of various sizes. The same kitchen standards that apply to a regular dinner service apply to catering orders.

Is Vesuvio's just a pizza place, or is there a full menu?

Full menu. Beyond pizza, the kitchen serves pasta, chicken dishes, seafood, and other Italian plates. It's a complete sit-down Italian restaurant, not a slice counter.

How long has Vesuvio's been open?

Since 1974. That makes it one of the longest continuously operating family-owned restaurants in West Milford, NJ, currently past the 50-year mark.

Can I eat in, or is it takeout only?

Both. Dine-in is available during regular hours. Takeout is also fully supported. Online ordering is available for those who want to call ahead or order remotely.

What makes the pizza at Vesuvio's different?

The sauce is made fresh, not from canned product. Reviewers specifically call this out. The owner takes the preparation seriously, and that shows up in the finished slice.

Hours of Operation

Open Now · Closes at 10:00 PM
Monday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday Today 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 – 9:30 PM
72° Drizzle West Milford
Sat 79° 64°
Sun 76° 64°
Mon 80° 57°
Tue 78° 61°
Wed 80° 61°
Thu 75° 53°
Fri 81° 54°

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