Nicolo's Pizzeria – Italian
Nicolo's Pizzeria captures the soul of a bustling Italian neighborhood spot, where the intoxicating aroma of charred crust and simmering garlic draws you into a warm, flour-dusted sanctuary. Hand-stretched dough meets the intense heat of the oven to produce perfectly blistered pies, while the lively clatter of plates and the soft glow of amber lighting create an inviting backdrop for sharing slices and stories.
NY +1-732-251-3010 https://nicolospizzeria.com/Rating: 3.2/5 (5 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Dairy-Free at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Side Dish of Pasta (with Red Sauce) and Zucchini Sticks (10). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Zeppolis (6). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small Calzone, Garlic Bread and Seafood Combo Over Linguini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Parm Sub. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries with Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries with Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nicolo's Pizzeria
Nicolo's Pizzeria has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Side Dish of Pasta (with Red Sauce) and Zucchini Sticks (10). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Nicolo's Pizzeria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Stromboli (Standard) | 56.1 g | 102.7 g |
| Capri Panini | 4.5 g | 41.1 g |
| The Works | 70.4 g | 40.5 g |
| The Works Stromboli | 44.9 g | 36.2 g |
| Meatlovers | 73.6 g | 35.7 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
| Cheese Steak Stromboli | 0.4 g | 27.8 g |
| Antipasto Salad (Large) | 47.2 g | 26.9 g |
| The Works Vegetarian | 24.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Tour of Italy | 25.3 g | 26.2 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Chicken Parm Sub | 5.6 g | 19.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise the fantastic pizza, highlighting the perfect crisp crust and ideal cheese-to-sauce ratio as a standout feature. The cheesesteak is celebrated as the best in Old Bridge, while the light, fluffy zeppoles served on Fridays are a delightful surprise for dessert lovers. Guests appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and the shop's nostalgic, old-school atmosphere, though some recommend checking delivery orders for consistency.
Menu
Appetizers
Starters and side dishes
- Nicolo's Homemade Soup - $5: Your choice of homemade Chicken Noodle or Pasta Fagioli
- Garlic Bread - $4.5: Freshly toasted bread with garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Garlic Knots (6) - $3.95: Six garlic knots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Garlic Bread with Mozzarella - $5.5: Garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- French Fries - $3.95: Crispy golden fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- French Fries with Cheese - $4.95: Fries topped with melted cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
- Onion Rings - $4.95: Crispy battered onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mozzarella Sticks (5) - $6.95: Five breaded mozzarella sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Jalapeno Poppers (6) - $6.95: Six spicy jalapeno poppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Chicken Tenders with Fries (3) - $7.75: Three chicken tenders served with fries
- Chicken Tenders with Fries (6) - $11.3: Six chicken tenders served with fries
- Quesadillas - $10.32: Chicken or Steak, Mozzarella, Onions & Peppers
- Zucchini Sticks (10) - $6.95: Ten breaded zucchini sticks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Mussels Marinara (12) - $9.45: Twelve mussels with choice of Hot Sauce or Sweet Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Mussels Marinara (24) - $13.95: Twenty-four mussels with choice of Hot Sauce or Sweet Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Hand Breaded Fried Calamari - $11.5: Fried calamari with Hot or Sweet Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Eggplant Rollatini (2 Rolls) - $6.95: Two eggplant rolls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Side Dish of Sausage or Meatballs (2) - $5.5: Two sausages or meatballs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Side Dish of Pasta (with Red Sauce) - $6.95: Side portion of pasta with red sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Nicolo's Sampler - $11.95: Mozzarella Sticks (3), Chicken Tenders (3), Jalapeno Poppers (3), Onion Rings (4)
- Nicolo's Famous Wings (12) - $14.95: Twelve wings with Hot, Mild, or BBQ sauce
Strombolis & Calzones
Each Boli comes with one side of Marinara Sauce.
- Stromboli (Standard) - $10.32: Choice of Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Eggplant, Sausage, Peppers & Onions, Broccoli, Chicken Parm, Buffalo Chicken, BBQ Chicken, or Taco Seasoned Beef
- Cheese Steak Stromboli - $10.95: With Peppers, Onions OR Mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- The Works Stromboli - $13.75: Sausage, Pepperoni, Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms
- Small Calzone - $10.32: Cheese & Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Large Calzone - $16.88: Cheese & Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Pizza
Hand-rolled fresh dough & home-made pizza sauce
- Large Plain Pie (16") - $14.07: Traditional cheese pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Extra Large Plain Pie (18") - $15.94: Traditional cheese pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Large White Pie (16") - $16.95: Ricotta and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sicilian - $18.76: Square thick crust pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Two-Pie Special - $24.38: Two Large Plain Pies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Specialty Pizza
Gourmet pies envied all over Old Bridge
- Margherita - $16.88: Hand-Crushed Plum Tomatoes, Thin-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Basil & a Shredded Parmigiana Finish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- The Works Vegetarian - $22.5: Breaded Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Diced Tomatoes & Steamed Broccoli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Meatlovers - $22.5: Sliced Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Home-Made Sliced Meatball, Bacon & Diced Ham
- The Works - $22.5: Sliced Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onion & Peppers
- Nona's Thin Crust Sicillian - $20.95: Hand-Crushed Plum Tomatoes over a Square Crust, topped with Thin-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Basil & a Shredded Parmigiana Finish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Rambo Buffalo Chicken - $20.95: Buffalo Coated Chicken Cutlet topped with Shredded Mozzarella
- Sean's Favorite - $20.95: Breaded Chicken Cutlet smothered in Vodka Sauce & topped with Shredded Mozzarella
- Boardwalk Pie - $20.95: Chopped French Fries & Bacon topped with Shredded Mozzarella & Cheddar
Dinners
Served with Spaghetti, Linguini, Ziti OR a Salad with Fresh Baked Bread
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $17.95: Breaded eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Parmigiana - $17.95: Breaded chicken cutlet with tomato sauce and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Chicken Francaise - $17.95: Battered chicken in a lemon butter white wine sauce
- Veal Cutlet Parmigiana - $19.95: Breaded veal with tomato sauce and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Pasta & Baked Dishes
Served with Salad & Fresh Baked Bread
- Home-Made Lasagna - $13.95: Layered pasta with meat and cheese
- Penne with Vodka Sauce - $13.5: Penne in a creamy pink vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tour of Italy - $14.95: 2 Raviolis, 2 Stuffed Shells, 1 Manicotti & 1 MeatBall
Seafood Dinners
Served with Pasta or Salad & Fresh Baked Bread
- Shrimp Scampi over Pasta (5) - $21.95: Five shrimp in a garlic lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Seafood Combo Over Linguini - $23.95: Assorted seafood with choice of Hot or Sweet Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Gourmet Wraps
Served with French Fries or Salad
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap - $10.32: Grilled chicken, romaine, croutons, and caesar dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- California Cheese Steak Wrap - $10.32: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion & Mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
10" Cold Subs
Served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Oil & Vinegar & Mayo
- #4 The Italian - $9.38: Ham, Provolone, Salami & Capicola
- #12 The Beast - $9.38: Ham, Provolone, Salami, Capicola, Roast Beef & Turkey
10" Hot Subs
Can be made into Paninis for $1 more
- Chicken Parm Sub - $10.32: Breaded chicken, sauce, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Veal Parm Sub - $11.25: Breaded veal, sauce, and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Cheese Steak Special Sub - $10.75: Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Burgers & Paninis
Served on Fresh Home-Made Buns with French Fries or Salad
- 1/2 Lb. Cheeseburger - $11.25: Lettuce & Tomato
- Capri Panini - $11.25: Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers & Balsamic
Salads
Available in Small (S) and Large (L) sizes
- Caesar Salad (Large) - $8.5: Romaine, croutons, and parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Antipasto Salad (Large) - $11.95: Cold Cut Rolls, Giardiniera, Pepperoni & Fresh Mozzarella over Tossed Salad with Balsamic
Desserts
Sweet treats
- Large Cannoli - $3.5: Traditional Italian pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Zeppolis (6) - $4.95: Only available FRIDAYS AFTER 3 P.M. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Nicolo's Pizzeria
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The restaurant offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options, with French fries with cheese specifically identified as a gluten-free dish.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the pizza with crisp crust, the celebrated cheesesteak, and the light, fluffy zeppoles served on Fridays.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates 26 dietary needs with options like gluten-free French Fries with Cheese, vegetarian Jalapeno Poppers, and dairy-free Chicken Tenders.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Nicolo's Pizzeria is categorized as having a moderate price range, which is indicated by the ($$) price level.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Nicolo's Pizzeria has a moderate ($$) price level and 3.2/5 rating, with diners praising the pizza quality and friendly staff.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the pizza's crisp crust, the Old Bridge cheesesteak, Friday zeppoles, friendly staff, and the nostalgic, old-school atmosphere.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 3.2/5 rating, customers praise the fantastic pizza and friendly staff while noting occasional consistency issues with delivery orders.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This moderate ($$) pizzeria features a nostalgic, old-school atmosphere with amber lighting, though it currently holds a 3.2/5 average rating.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Nicolo's Pizzeria is an operational business with an official website, though specific daily hours are not provided in the data.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a nostalgic, old-school Italian neighborhood spot with fantastic pizza, celebrated cheesesteaks, and diverse dietary options would enjoy this restaurant.
- Is Nicolo's Pizzeria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nicolo's Pizzeria has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Side Dish of Pasta (with Red Sauce) and Zucchini Sticks (10).
- What can I eat at Nicolo's Pizzeria on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, Side Dish of Pasta (with Red Sauce) and Zucchini Sticks (10) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nicolo's Pizzeria have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Side Dish of Pasta (with Red Sauce).
- Is Nicolo's Pizzeria gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nicolo's Pizzeria?
- Stromboli (Standard), at roughly 102.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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