Locals Say This Freehold Pizzeria Is One Of NJ’s Best Kept Secrets

If you ask people in Freehold where to grab pizza, you will hear a lot of different opinions. This town, much like New Jersey as a whole, takes its pizza seriously. But one place that keeps coming up in conversation is Romeo’s Italian American (RIA) on Elton-Adelphia Road in Freehold. The family behind this pizza joint has been at it for decades, and somehow it still feels like one of the area’s best-kept secrets.

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A Monmouth County Pizza Tradition Since The 1970s

Romeo’s Pizza has been part of the Monmouth County community since 1972. That kind of longevity says a lot in New Jersey, where pizza competition is fierce, and everyone has their favorite spot.

For many locals, Romeo’s is more than just a place to grab a slice. It's a neighborhood hang where everybody feels welcome.

The Thin Crispy Pizza That Locals Love

One of the biggest things that sets Romeo’s apart from others is their dedication to thin, crispy style pizza. It is closer to a bar-style pie than the big foldable slices you see at many Jersey pizza spots.

The crust comes out light and crunchy with a slightly well-done finish that gives every bite a little snap. It is the kind of pizza where people end up ordering another pie even when they swear they are already full.

They also focus on simple ingredients that let the pizza speak for itself. Fresh mozzarella, quality imported tomatoes, and a dough perfected over decades make a big difference.

Romeo's is famous for its "Kill Roni" pie. Three cuts of Italian pepperoni, vodka sauce, mozzarella, drizzled with hot honey, and topped with pepperoni-infused ricotta cooked very well done.

Romeo's on Elton-Adelphia Road in Freehold is competing in the Jersey Pizza Playoffs for a chance to win $10,000 in radio advertising. You can support Romeo's and its staff simply by voting for them now and telling everyone you know to do the same.