Big Jim's Pizzeria is a Pizza Place in New Milford, NJ. For over 50 years, it has operated as a family-owned neighborhood spot, serving classic New Jersey-style pies, hearty pasta dishes, and other meals to locals across Bergen County. The pizzeria offers options for a quick bite or a full sit-down meal, including the ability to customize crust texture upon request. It maintains a customer rating of 3.70 based on reviews from the community.
The menu features a wide variety of items beyond standard pizza, including calzones, strombolis, pasta, salads, burgers, seafood, and appetizers. Specific offerings include cheese and Sicilian pizzas, with slices available for purchase. Appetizer selections range from garlic knots and breaded chicken wings to shrimp cocktails, mozzarella sticks, and various styles of french fries, some served with brown gravy or cheese. The kitchen prepares orders fresh, catering to both dine-in guests and those ordering online for pickup or delivery. The establishment serves a broad area of northern New Jersey, including New Milford, Oradell, Dumont, Haworth, River Edge, Bergenfield, Emerson, Paramus, Cresskill, Westwood, Demarest, Closter, Harrington Park, Maywood, Teaneck, Washington, Tenafly, Hackensack, Rochelle Park, and Englewood.
Located at 281 Main St, the pizzeria sits in a central part of town. It is approximately 0.3 miles from Bertram F Gibbs Elementary School and 0.4 miles from New Milford High School. The Hackensack River is about 0.5 miles away, as is River Road. Van Buskirk Island County Park is located roughly 0.6 miles from the location, providing a nearby green space for residents.
Big Jim's Pizzeria has been a New Milford institution for five decades, known for its consistent preparation of New Jersey-style pizza and its role as a community gathering place in Bergen County.