Angelo's Pizzeria - Bogota, New Jersey

Jane C.

Don't knock the small guys and the super local spots. This pizzeria doesn't look like much from the outside, and it's in a random location, sharing street space with a tiny salon and a consignment store that never seems to be open. But this no-nonsense hole in the wall serves up really decent slices.

My husband and I stopped in for our first visit a few months ago to grab a quick bite. For me, siting in one of the few counter stools while waiting for our slice felt like a trip back in time. The menu hanging overhead looked a little dated, and everything looked just a little worn for the wear. When those slices came out on a slightly greasy paper plate, I was immediately catapulted to my favorite pizzeria as a little kid, which was a similarly bare bones restaurant. The sauce is neither too sweet nor tomatoey, and the crust had gotten a respectable crunch during its short time in the oven.

Since then, we've ordered whole pies, with different toppings, and I've never been disappointed. As a mushroom lover, I especially love the way they use large chunky mushrooms rather than the tiny dark speckles of fungi (ahem, Domino's). I'm surprised by some of the reviews on service, since I've been treated with nothing but courtesy each time I've ordered. To me, the owner seems a great mix of New York gruff and kindness, and I hate to see him ripped by a few grumpy reviews.

If you're in the area, give this little spot a try!

Alma A.

Loved the pizza! My boys all said it was the best tasting pizza they've had in a while! Ate there during our trip and went back for more. My husband, teenager, and smaller kids all ate every slice!

JJ C.

Some of these bad reviews are too funny. So many fragile people that need a hug and a flower when ordering pizza. Welcome to the working class that have to keep it moving to make a buck.

Solid pizza just like we used to get at the corner shop as kids. 40y ago. I ordered a few entrees from here and very tasty. Get the Alfredo sauce on anything. Smooth and tasty. Chicken parm was what chicken parm from a pizza shop should be. Lots of pasta chicken sauce and cheese it's not pretty get over it people.

Parking at busy time of the day is a challenge. Have someone bring you while you run in and grab your food. There are maybe 4 seats here. Grab your paper plate like we used to and take your slice for a walk. Staff is to the point and keeping it moving.

Eloy A.

I order pasta. Guy did not put utensils in my order. Unable to delight myself after 8hrs of work because restaurant is so cheap to even put utensils in my order. Employee denied to send me utensils after I called back. I expect full refund. They made me go there to return order. Will cancel order. Pasta is cold and smells old. Damaged food not fresh. Unable to eat with bare hands. Employee didn’t not mention I had to order for utensils. Employee cursed at me when I delivered order back. Nasty!! Unpleasant!!

Alison -.

I got 3 things and all 3 had something wrong with them. Ordered thru Slice app and had someone pick it up. One of my toppings was pineapple but the pineapple was mash Like i expect cubed pineapple- not mushed up stuff that looks questionable at first glance. The garlic knots actually taste okay but they put the marinara in with the knots- which was hot enough for the plastic to warp and leaked all over inside the tin... but the real kicker is the garlic and oil pasta. Absolutely inedible. Its gone straight into the trash. No salt, barely any garlic, the linguine was overcooked and disgustingly soft and IT SMELLED RANCID. Like old kitchen trash! You know that sour tangy odor of rotten food It reeked of that scent and no one with half a reasonable mind would eat a pasta dish that smells like that. I had seen the reviews of people who said they got sick and generally i take those types of reviews with a grain of salt which is why i gave this place the benefit of doubt and ordered with them. What a mistake that was.

I reached out to Slice support who spoke with the restaurant for me but they wanted to speak to me which I declined due to social anxiety. Besides, I know where that goes, theyll offer to remake it (no, you had your chance) or offer me a coupon or credit (again no, you had your chance, im not going to be baited into returning) and my anxious non-confrontational butt would accept. Im also only in this area to visit, so promises for future orders are worth nothing to me. Slice support tried speaking to them again on my behalf, and in the end the restaurant refused to approve any refund. That was your last chance to redeem yourself with me, Angelo's, and you blew it.

tl;dr
Overall unpleasant experience with this place, will never revisit. I'll continue taking my business to Papa's Pizzeria when I'm in the area again.

Pic is to show pineapple mash.

Kenneth C.

Horrible pizza, extremely bland and super thin. Go anywhere else if you want a slice

Stepanny C.

Ordered by phone for pick up and sent my parents over, it was a super fast process. We live close to and haven’t had the opportunity to order until today but we will definitely be returning.

This is just a good all around Jersey pie and we also bought garlic knots which were also yummy. Love supporting our local business so happy we finally got to try it😊

CP L.

Nothing special about this place. Ordered a spaghetti with meatballs, received a linguini with meatballs. Wings were average, kinda dry. Not friendly at all, not even a thank you for your business . Overall, Pappas Pizza down the street had same quality, better portions, and appreciates your business.