"There's more cheese than it appears at first glance on this large tomato pie topped with sausage and roasted peppers, because they put most of the cheese directly on the crust before adding the tomatoes and toppings. They then add a light sprinkle of mozzarella over the top of the pie. Still, this is not the place for pizza heavily gobbed with cheese."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"A large pepperoni-topped tomato pie."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"The pepperoni at De Lorenzo's is sliced thick. Some sits on top of the pie, crisping around the edges, while some slices stay soft below the sauce and cheese."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"Is there a unique name for those blackened bubbles that sometimes appear on pizza? If there isn't, there should be. It's one of our favorite parts of a pizza. Note that unlike just about every other pizza legend in the U.S., De Lorenzo does not use wood or coal-fired ovens. These pies come out of standard gas pizza ovens, and their quality is the result of the pizza-makers' skill and restraint."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"Salads vary with the season, like this one generously garnished with fresh, ripe blackberries."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"It's hard to improve upon a salad of ultra-fresh greens, strips of red onion, very sweet sliced grape tomatoes, toasted pignoli, and a balsamic dressing."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"There are historical photos posted around the restaurant, like this one showing founder Chick with his wife Sophie. Want to be able to identify Chick's grandson (Sam, the owner) in today's restaurant? Imagine this photo of Chick with his head shaved, and he could practically be Sam's twin!"
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"Like all the businesses along this stretch of Route 33, the main entrance is in the back, off the parking lot."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"While not exactly a gout de terroir beverage, birch beer does seem to be more popular in New Jersey than anywhere else."
Michael Stern
"Perfect Harmony: crisp crust, creamy mozzarella, fruity crushed tomatoes and zesty Italian sausage."
Michael Stern
"From the outside, the new De Lorenzo's in Robbinsville hardly looks like a profoundly soulful dining experience; but if pizza is your passion, it is rapturous."
Michael Stern
"Pizza is De Lorenzo's glory, but the new place also has some amazing salads on the menu. This one was loaded with berries and topped with slices of shaved hard cheese."
Michael Stern
"A lovely sight: lots of available seats. This photo was taken about 11:45am, as I entered. By the time I was finished eating, the place was packed."
Michael Stern
