First, we readily acknowledge that any list that features the so-called best pizza in Atlantic and Cape May County is purely subjective in nature.

Second, we have consulted foodies, friends, and family members to assemble our coveted list.

Yes, we no doubt have inadvertently left out deserving pizzas from our list

Our List Of The Best Pizza in Atlantic & Cape May County, New Jersey

  • Tony's Baltimore Grill (Atlantic City): Consistently rated as one of the best for its classic, well-done style and rich history and consistency.
  • Tony Baloney's (Atlantic City): is known for creative, high-quality toppings like burrata.
  • The Boiler Room (Cape May): Known for 800-degree brick-oven pizza. Fabulous every time.
  • Capri Pizza (Northfield): Praised for high-quality, thin-crust pizza. Thin crust. 50-year track record.
  • Manco & Manco (Ocean City): Highlighted for their unique sauce-on-top method.
  • Squares & Fare (Somers Point):

    Recognized as a top, in-demand pizza.
  • Rob Hurley (You can’t purchase his fabulous pizza).

We emphasize that the "under-carriage" (crust quality) and the longevity of these establishments is a a factor in determining the best of the best.

Rob Hurley

Harry Hurley photo.
Harry Hurley photo.
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Rob Hurley could be an accomplished Chef if he wanted to be. He can make or bake anything that he sets his mind to imagining.

Above is a recent examples of his amazing pizza talents. Everything is from scratch.

It was cooked at over 700 degrees in his Ooni Pizza Oven.

Cooking the pizza fast and at such a high temperature, makes all the difference. It is uniquely different than any pizza you will have that is baked at 550 degrees.

Note that Rob's pizza has the perfect amount of "char" that many people love.

CAPRI PIZZA - NORTHFIELD, NEW JERSEY

Harry Hurley photo.
Harry Hurley photo.
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We have been enjoying Rocco Giugliano's Capri Pizza for more than 40 years. For decades in The Shore Mall and now for many years at his Tilton Road, Northfield, New Jersey location.

Rocco's pizza has stayed consistently outstanding for almost 50 years.

Rocco specializes in the best ingredients and a thin style pizza of countless varieties.

Above is a Capri Pizza, half pepperoni and half plain version.

CONGRESS HALL - BOILER ROOM - CAPE MAY CITY, NEW JERSEY

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Harry Hurley photo.
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The Congress Hall Boiler Room brick fire oven pizza is wonderful and our family loves it, especially the incomparable Margie Hurley.

SQUARES & FARE - SOMERS POINT, NEW JERSEY

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This has been a supply and demand phenomenon.

I have yet to hear even a single person who has had a bad word to say about this fine pizza (see above).

This went from a home pop-up operation in Egg Harbor Township, to a full-fledged Somers Point freestanding store.

SAM'S PIZZA PALACE - WILDWOOD, NEW JERSEY

Sam’s Pizza Palace — Senator Michael Testa photo.
Sam’s Pizza Palace — Senator Michael Testa photo.
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Sam’s Pizza Palace — Senator Michael Testa photo.
Sam’s Pizza Palace — Senator Michael Testa photo.
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This is New Jersey Senator Michael's favorite pizza in Cape May County, New Jersey.

Testa really loves Sam's Pizza Palace and also added that "Sam's is my favorite pizza at the Shore. Wildwood has grit," said Testa.

Above are Sam's pizza Plain Cheese and Peperoni varieties.

DeNUNZIO'S BRICK OVEN PIZZA AND GRILLE - SEA ISLE CITY, NEW JERSEY

DeNunzio's pizza via Facebook.
DeNunzio's pizza via Facebook.
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This is another of Testa's favorite pizzas in Cape May County, New Jersey.

We take Testa's recommendations very seriously, as he is legitimately one of the most knowledgeable pizza connoisseurs that we have ever known.

Above is a good look at a DeNunzio's pizza.

PREP'S PIZZA AND DAIRY BAR - OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY

Prep's Pizza via Facebook.
Prep's Pizza via Facebook.
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Prep's Pizza has a 59-year history on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, New Jersey.

The restaurant is a real "throw-back" experience.

Above is an example of Prep's Pizza and that "never gets old" watching an old school, traditional pizza-maker throwing the pizza into the air. It makes it a show and a meal all in one.

MANCO & MANCO PIZZA - OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY

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Manco & Manco Pizza has been on the Boardwalk in Ocean City for generations.

They fabricate their pizza by putting the cheese on the pie shell, before placing the sauce. We've never seen that anywhere before. It is unique to them.

It is a go to, much enjoyed pizza ... see an excellent example above.

TONY BALONEY'S - ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY

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Mike Hauck hit the ground running when he established his fine restaurant in Atlantic City. He is a very creative owner operator … Who won a partnership on Shark Tank for his gourmet cheese sticks?m.

Hauck's restaurant has been featured nationally. He makes one of the finest pizzas in Atlantic City area history.

Hauck is very creative and offers many unique pizzas, like this one that has all of the usual traditional pizza ingredients.

The example above has macaroni and cheese and ranch dressing on it.

That’s All Folks

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