Warm interior of Carmen's Pizza & Restaurant with ambient lighting and wood-fired oven

Port Reading, New Jersey

What if every slice
tasted like a memory
you didn't know you had?

Hand-tossed dough, stone-fired to perfection, and a menu that turns ordinary evenings into something worth remembering.

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Our Story

A neighborhood table
where everyone's
a regular

Carmen's Pizza & Restaurant wasn't built on trends or templates. It was built on the simple conviction that a properly made pizza — with dough that's been patient with it, sauce that tastes like summer tomatoes, and a crust that crackles when you break it — has the power to bring people together.

Located on Port Reading Avenue, we've been serving our community with the same dedication that Carmen brought to her kitchen from day one. Every pie that leaves our oven carries that same warmth, that same insistence on doing things the right way.

1998

Established

Wood-Fired

Stone Oven

Local

Ingredients

Chef preparing fresh pizza dough in the Carmen's Pizza kitchen

The Carmen's Difference

Why people keep coming back

Quality First

We source the finest ingredients and never cut corners. Every topping, every sauce, every crust is chosen with care.

Family Owned

This isn't a chain. It's a family business that treats every guest like they're walking into our home.

Community Favorite

We're proud to be a staple in Port Reading — the kind of place where neighbors become friends over a shared table.

Catering & Events

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, we bring the same quality and warmth to every event we cater.

Visit Us

We'd love to welcome you

Address

933 Port Reading Ave
Port Reading, NJ 07064

Phone

(732) 541-5400

Call for reservations & catering inquiries

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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