9/16/25 - We pre-gamed tonight at Prima Pizza Kitchen in Somerville, NJ. I've had mixed experiences at the pizzerias of that area so my expectations were pretty low. But tonight I was pleasantly surprised. Prima Pizza Kitchen definitely specializes in thin crust pizzas. There's not a great selection in the slice case up front, but I was able to spot a sausage slice to go with my plain slice for testing purposes. The plain slice had a super delicious sauce. Whoever made the sauce has a heavy hand when it comes to the Italian spices especially the oregano. And I certainly have no complaints about that. The cheese is a wonderful premium mozzarella and has great flavor. I loved the thin, crispy and crunchy crust. The knock on this one is it's a bit limp. The toppings don't slide off but you definitely have to get underneath it to take a bite. The sausage slice has all those same delicious attributes but the slices of premium sausage add wonderful flavor. Again, this slice is a bit limp but like its plain cousin, there's no toppings sliding off. Most importantly, both slices are top-ranked when it comes to flavor. Garlic knots were just what you'd want. Slightly crispy on the outside. And chewy, moist and doughy on the inside. Each had a wonderful garlic flavor inside and out--- and with each bite. The front counter guy wasn't the warmest fellow I ever encountered but he was efficient and served the slices and the garlic knots quickly. And all the food was served hot. Overall Rating: A-
phl dk
Best pizza in town. Very good sandwiches, entrees, garlic knots.
Pizza is amazing. I always feel requested and comfortable here, thinking I should come more often. The location is great, parking is easy and plentiful. The atmosphere is old school pizza parlor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Vance Gillenwater
Top-notch pizza place with the best deal in NJ. Two slices and a drink for $4. Old school crust and great chew. You won't be disappointed in this long-time fixture. It deserved a higher rating than Dave Portnoy's already good review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danny Larkins
Some of the best in NJ definitely
Pete
My mother was in the hospital for a few weeks and I stopped by this place for a quick slice when I went to visit.
I was expecting typical "pretty good" NJ pizza, but holy cow, they served me a slice that was EXACTLY what I remember pizza tasting like from my childhood in the 80s. I've been chasing this flavor for years - and while a lot of places make really good pizza, they never hit the nostalgia like this place did.
I've stopped back three times since then and will make it a point to stop in whenever I'm in the area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kelly Holman
Best margherita slice I’ve had in a while.. family owned and very welcoming.. definitely recommend trying this place out if you need a go to pizza place :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vodka Margarita Pizza
Pamela Foley
We got takeout, and the food was quite good. However, the menu is different on Slice and the website. We thought dinners came with salads, but they didn't.
Food: 4
Veda Kota
if I ever leave this part of jersey a part of me will die knowing I'll never be able to have a drunken grandma pie this good within a 15 minute drive
Long time customer of Prima the upside down Sicilian is the best pizza you have to try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not Here
They got 2023 best Pizza Central NJ for a reason! Zero flop, a sweet savory sauce and cooked to perfection!! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eric Rubin
Moved here 2 years ago and Prima Pizza is consistently the best pizza in the entire area. The non Pizza menu is average. But the pizza is seriously one of the best I’ve had in the state of NJ. And that should say a lot.
Food: 5
Ron Reuben
I'v lived in the somerville area for over 50 years and have probably eaten at everyone of the pizza places around. Prima pizza is around the corner within walking distance. The pizza is by far the best for flavour, crust. The only thing that really bothers me is that they are closed on mondays. Forget about all the others, go there enjoy make new friends.
Parking: No problem parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ang CD
I am trying to find a really good neighborhood pizza and came across Prima via slice. Ordered a Clam Pie and vodka pie. Absolutely awful. It’s like eating rubber and fighting with the slices! Clam doesn’t taste like clam pie. What a disappointment. The bottom of our pies are burnt! Their webpage gave you the options of “how would you like your pie cooked?” Of course regular. Well, I got burnt pies. You can taste it especially when it’s over powering your clam and vodka flavor. don’t remember clicking that option. What a waste of money! I’m so sorry but this is just unacceptable. I had to throw them out because it’s not even edible. Such a shame.
9/16/25 - We pre-gamed tonight at Prima Pizza Kitchen in Somerville, NJ. I've had mixed experiences at the pizzerias of that area so my expectations were pretty low. But tonight I was pleasantly surprised. Prima Pizza Kitchen definitely specializes in thin crust pizzas. There's not a great selection in the slice case up front, but I was able to spot a sausage slice to go with my plain slice for testing purposes. The plain slice had a super delicious sauce. Whoever made the sauce has a heavy hand when it comes to the Italian spices especially the oregano. And I certainly have no complaints about that. The cheese is a wonderful premium mozzarella and has great flavor. I loved the thin, crispy and crunchy crust. The knock on this one is it's a bit limp. The toppings don't slide off but you definitely have to get underneath it to take a bite. The sausage slice has all those same delicious attributes but the slices of premium sausage add wonderful flavor. Again, this slice is a bit limp but like its plain cousin, there's no toppings sliding off. Most importantly, both slices are top-ranked when it comes to flavor. Garlic knots were just what you'd want. Slightly crispy on the outside. And chewy, moist and doughy on the inside. Each had a wonderful garlic flavor inside and out--- and with each bite. The front counter guy wasn't the warmest fellow I ever encountered but he was efficient and served the slices and the garlic knots quickly. And all the food was served hot. Overall Rating: A-
Best pizza in town. Very good sandwiches, entrees, garlic knots.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm Sub, Cheesesteak Pizza, Drunken Grandma Pizza, Cheesesteak Sandwich, Chicken Wings
Pizza is amazing. I always feel requested and comfortable here, thinking I should come more often. The location is great, parking is easy and plentiful. The atmosphere is old school pizza parlor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Top-notch pizza place with the best deal in NJ. Two slices and a drink for $4. Old school crust and great chew. You won't be disappointed in this long-time fixture. It deserved a higher rating than Dave Portnoy's already good review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best in NJ definitely
My mother was in the hospital for a few weeks and I stopped by this place for a quick slice when I went to visit.
I was expecting typical "pretty good" NJ pizza, but holy cow, they served me a slice that was EXACTLY what I remember pizza tasting like from my childhood in the 80s. I've been chasing this flavor for years - and while a lot of places make really good pizza, they never hit the nostalgia like this place did.
I've stopped back three times since then and will make it a point to stop in whenever I'm in the area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Best margherita slice I’ve had in a while.. family owned and very welcoming.. definitely recommend trying this place out if you need a go to pizza place :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vodka Margarita Pizza
We got takeout, and the food was quite good. However, the menu is different on Slice and the website. We thought dinners came with salads, but they didn't.
Food: 4
if I ever leave this part of jersey a part of me will die knowing I'll never be able to have a drunken grandma pie this good within a 15 minute drive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Drunken Grandma Pizza
Great staff. And above all the best pizza in the area without a doubt. Keep up the good work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Long time customer of Prima the upside down Sicilian is the best pizza you have to try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They got 2023 best Pizza Central NJ for a reason! Zero flop, a sweet savory sauce and cooked to perfection!! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Moved here 2 years ago and Prima Pizza is consistently the best pizza in the entire area. The non Pizza menu is average. But the pizza is seriously one of the best I’ve had in the state of NJ. And that should say a lot.
Food: 5
I'v lived in the somerville area for over 50 years and have probably eaten at everyone of the pizza places around.
Prima pizza is around the corner within walking distance.
The pizza is by far the best for flavour, crust. The only thing that really bothers me is that they are closed on mondays. Forget about all the others, go there enjoy make new friends.
Parking: No problem parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am trying to find a really good neighborhood pizza and came across Prima via slice. Ordered a Clam Pie and vodka pie. Absolutely awful. It’s like eating rubber and fighting with the slices! Clam doesn’t taste like clam pie. What a disappointment. The bottom of our pies are burnt! Their webpage gave you the options of “how would you like your pie cooked?” Of course regular. Well, I got burnt pies. You can taste it especially when it’s over powering your clam and vodka flavor. don’t remember clicking that option. What a waste of money! I’m so sorry but this is just unacceptable. I had to throw them out because it’s not even edible. Such a shame.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
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