If you’re from New Jersey, you already know how much we love our pizza. Dave Portnoy is the face of Barstool Sports and the person behind One Bite Pizza Reviews. If he says he loves a place, you should pay attention.
Ferraro’s Pizzeria & Pub in Middlesex was his most recent stop, and it did not disappoint.
📍 A Slice of Middlesex: Ferraro’s Pizzeria & Pub
Ferraro’s is not your normal pizza place. It’s in the middle of Middlesex, NJ, and has been serving pies, wings, and local vibes for years. Ferraro’s has become a quiet mainstay in the Central Jersey food scene, where people go to hang out after work and have family meals on the weekends.
It’s about to get a lot louder now that Portnoy is here.
🎥 The Review That Changed Everything
Dave wrote a review of Ferraro’s on Barstool’s site on May 13, 2025, and gave it a good 7.9 out of 10. For those who don’t know his rating, that’s not just “good,” that’s Portnoy-approved.
“I love this place,” Dave said as he took a bite outside the pizzeria.
The message was clear: the crust was good, the sauce worked, and the vibe was good. He didn’t go into deep analysis like he sometimes does. “Just what you’d expect from a classic Jersey pizzeria.”
🍕 Why a 7.9 Rating is Actually a Big Deal
Dave has written reviews of more than 1,000 pizza places in the U.S. His average score is somewhere in the middle of the sixes. A 7.9 rating means that Ferraro’s is doing something great, and it puts them in a very good group of NJ pizza places.
To Compare:
- Santillo’s (Elizabeth, NJ) – 8.3
- DeLucia’s (Raritan, NJ) – 9.4
- Ferraro’s (Middlesex, NJ) – 7.9
- Average Local Slice Shop – 6.3 to 7.2
That means Ferraro’s is way above normal and a great place to visit.
💬 What the Locals Already Knew
For people who have lived in Middlesex for a long time, the review was more of a confirmation than a surprise.
A local customer named Melissa R. wrote on Facebook, “This has always been our Friday night spot.” “I’m glad Dave finally saw what we already knew.”
Ferraro’s has more than just pizza. For years, people have been going back for their wings, pasta specials, and rotating craft beers. The cosy pub environment adds a level of comfort that big-name chains can’t match.
🔥 What Makes Ferraro’s Stand Out?
- Old-school crust — crisp, thin, just enough char.
- Balanced sauce-to-cheese ratio — a lost art in many places.
- Consistent quality — whether you go on a Monday or Saturday.
- Friendly, no-BS service — they treat you like a regular even if it’s your first time.
Also, let’s face it: New Jersey has more pizza places than gas stores. That way, when something stands out, it really does.
💀 Where Will Ferraro’s Go From Here?
Since Barstool got bigger, Ferraro’s can expect a lot more people to walk in. When Portnoy gives his approval to a pizzeria, sales often go up by 10 percent or more, sometimes overnight.
The staff at Ferraro’s, on the other hand, looks ready for it. “We’ve been ready for our moment—bring on the rush,” a boss is said to have joked.
🙏 A Toast to a Respected Local Hero
It’s nice to see a small business win in a time when many are still struggling after the pandemic. Ferraro’s didn’t depend on tricks or spreading trends. People liked them because they made good food and served it right.
Now, millions of people are paying attention to them.
Thanks to Ferraro’s, Middlesex is now known for its pizza, and the rest of the country knows what Jersey tastes like.
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TL;DR:
- Business: Ferraro’s Pizzeria & Pub
- Location: Middlesex, NJ
- Review Date: May 13, 2025
- Reviewer: Dave Portnoy (Barstool Sports)
- Score: 7.9/10
- Quote: “I love this place.”
- Next Move: Expect bigger crowds and longer lines!
“Dave Portnoy’s review of Ferraro’s Pizzeria was originally published via Barstool Sports’ One Bite Pizza Reviews on May 13, 2025.”
**This article was written by Kayla McFarland. AI tools were used lightly for grammar and formatting, but the ideas, words, and edits are all mine.**
