Discover the passion, craft, and community behind anthony's coal fired pizza — serving fire-kissed, handcrafted pies in Englishtown, NJ since the beginning.
"Every pizza we make carries the same love and dedication that Anthony put into the very first one."
Anthony's coal fired pizza began as a simple dream — to bring the ancient tradition of coal-fired cooking to New Jersey, where ingredients speak for themselves and every bite tells a story. Founded by Anthony himself in Englishtown, NJ, the restaurant quickly became a neighborhood staple, drawing loyal guests from across Monmouth County and beyond.
What sets anthony's pizza apart is the method: our custom coal-fired oven reaches temperatures over 800°F, creating a perfectly charred crust that is simultaneously crispy on the outside and pillowy soft within. No gas. No electricity. Just the pure, intense heat of burning coal and the skilled hands of our master pizza makers.
Over the decades, we have grown from a single dining room to a beloved destination — yet our philosophy has never changed. We source the freshest local ingredients, hand-stretch every dough ball, and treat every guest like family. That is the promise behind every anthony's coal fired pizza we serve.
At the heart of anthony's coal fired is a commitment to excellence — in our ingredients, our craft, and our community. Every value we hold shapes every pizza we fire.
We never cut corners. Every dough is hand-stretched, every ingredient chosen with care, and every pie fired with precision in our 800°F coal oven.
From our locally sourced produce to our imported Italian San Marzano tomatoes, freshness is non-negotiable in every component of our menu.
We are proud to be a cornerstone of Englishtown, NJ. We give back, we celebrate local, and we treat every guest like a neighbor coming home.
Whether it is your first visit or your fiftieth, we hold ourselves to the same standard — exceptional flavor, warm service, and a dining experience you will return to.
From a humble neighborhood pizzeria to a beloved New Jersey institution — here is how anthony pizza grew into what it is today.
Anthony opens the original pizzeria at 98 US-9, Englishtown, NJ — a small dining room with a custom-built coal oven imported from Naples, Italy. The neighborhood discovers something special.
Demand grows beyond capacity. The dining room doubles in size, a new dedicated dessert menu launches, and Anthony hires his first full culinary team of five passionate cooks.
Anthony's coal fired pizza earns its first "Best Pizza in Monmouth County" award from the Asbury Park Press. The recognition brings guests from across New Jersey.
Anthony's introduces its signature Well Done pizza style and coal-fired wings — both of which become instant bestsellers and define the next chapter of the menu.
Navigating the pandemic, Anthony's pivots to curbside and delivery — keeping the community fed with the same fire-kissed quality. Guest loyalty reaches an all-time high.
Anthonys coal fired continues to thrive — with a refreshed menu, an expanded team, and the same coal-fired commitment that started it all. The best is still ahead.
Our team is the soul of Anthony's. Passionate, dedicated, and obsessed with great food — meet the people who make every visit unforgettable.
With over 25 years of coal-fired mastery, Anthony built this restaurant from a single oven and a dream — and still personally oversees every dough recipe.
Trained in Naples, Maria brings authentic Neapolitan technique to every dish, overseeing our seasonal specials and ensuring every plate meets the Anthony's standard.
Marco has tended our coal oven for 14 years. His intuitive understanding of fire temperature and timing is the secret behind our signature char and smoky depth of flavor.
Sofia ensures every guest leaves happy. With warmth, efficiency, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the menu, she makes the dining room feel like home.
Ready to experience the craft firsthand? Come meet the team at our Englishtown, NJ location.
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